As they penetrated deeper into the forbidden realms, whispers of betrayal and deception echoed through
the ethereal corridors. The malevolent force had infiltrated the hearts of some immortal cultivators, turning brothers against brothers and sisters against sisters.
In the heart of a celestial sanctuary, Lan Xian confronted a former ally – Zhen Shi, a once-respected elder
of the Hidden Valley, now corrupted by the dark influence. Their clash resonated with the cosmic energies,
a battle of wills that shook the very foundations of the immortal world.