Xu Qing didn’t want to wait. In response to his words, the disciples immediately led the way forward. Before long, Xu Qing was right in the middle of the fourteen zombie ancestor statues.7

There were numerous layers of defenses that kept the entire area completely under control. Plus, the powerful divine will fluctuations from the taboo treasure swept out, ensuring that anything suspicious would be quickly noticed. There were also spell formations set up everywhere, as well as innumerable magical devices. As a result, everything was completely locked down. After coming to realize all of that, Xu Qing was shaken.3

In the very middle of all the statues, and right beneath the enormous mirror, Xu Qing saw a huge eight-sided altar.0

A cultivator sat on each of the eight sides, and based on what Xu Qing sensed, they all had at least two heavenly palaces. As he neared, they opened their eyes. Their eyes shone brightly, and instead of arrogantly remaining seated because they were dharma protectors, they instead stood and bowed politely to Xu Qing. They knew full well who he was, and were aware...2