He was sealed inside for thousands of years. The only way to come out was for a creature to step inside in exchange for his place. At that time, he would be free and the young man would take his place and be sealed inside the temple indefinitely until another being stepped in and replaced him. Unfortunately, the young man was cautious.
'Damn it! Those Kui elders are really getting on my nerves! It's been a thousand years yet they still hate me to their guts! When would a strong person manage to bypass their security!?'
'A young man actually managed to reach the temple. Unfortunately, he is cautious. If only let his three shadows move forward a bit more! What a pity!' The old man clenched his fist and the floor of the temple cracked.
What Caleb didn't know. He just dodges a bullet. And a dangerous one that would have 'probably' reincarnated him to the next world.
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