As time rewinds to the moments before the collapse of Cloud's Origin Mountain…
Wu Chen, shackled by the soul-locking chains, led QingWu and her companions swiftly to the rear of the mountain, stopping by an ancient well.
The well wasn't far from the cave used for storing miscellaneous items. A massive stone rested atop the well, carved with countless talismans and sigils. One glance was all it took for QingWu to spot something unusual.
Her delicate eyes narrowed slightly as Wu Chen sneered sinisterly. "This well leads directly to the resting Soil."
Taoist Bai Mei instinctively looked at QingWu for confirmation. Seeing her nod, he mustered all his strength to move the stone.
