"The prophecy you seek speaks of impending doom, a shadow that threatens to consume the Central Continent," the elder continued. "But to understand its essence, you must first comprehend the ancient pact between our people and the spirits."
As the elder delved into the narrative, he painted a vivid picture of a time when the barbarian cultivators and the spiritual entities of the snowy mountains forged a symbiotic alliance. Their existence was harmonious, a delicate balance between mortal and ethereal forces.
"Long ago," the elder continued, "our ancestors entered into a covenant with the spirits to safeguard the delicate equilibrium of these lands. In return for our reverence and protection of their sacred sites, the spirits granted us the wisdom to navigate the challenges posed by both the natural elements and the unseen forces that dwell in the shadows."