Everyone secretly prepared themselves and, as a group, quietly snuck away from the camp. They only had a cooperating relationship with the Jade Seal Family and Nie Li didn't want their activities to become overly restricted.
The entrance to the first level of the Nine-Layered Deathlands was a long winding road that led into a dense fog.
Everything was shrouded in thick layers of fog, making it impossible to see.
Occasionally, the shadows of a few people were seen walking upon the narrow path, heading deeper into the fog.
Within the fog, Nie Li could periodically sense the auras of death drifting towards him on a nonexistent wind.
The ground was littered with bones and damaged weapons and armor. Many had undergone heavy corrosion over time. A casual touch could reduce them to ashes.
Sensing the terrifying death aura, everyone shivered.
