A pitch-black cave had appeared behind the duo. It was connected to the mountain and there was no telling where it would lead to. 

This was the passageway into the grotto-mansion that they had opened up with their act of worship earlier.

Even if Jiang Zeming’s team had not been exposed, they would still have chosen to reveal themselves since the treasure hoard had been opened.

“Actually, the four of you also have only one path to take.” Ye Lin suddenly smiled.

“And that is to die here!” Without waiting for the four cultivators’ reply, Jiang Huo and Ye Lin attacked simultaneously. Two drops of gem-like blood flew out before abruptly exploding, forming a thick layer of blood-coloured barrier, which imprisoned the four cultivators.

“The blood essence of an Earthen Immortal!” Jiang Zeming exclaimed.

“That’s right. Did the four of you think that you could tail us without us finding out? Your actions are all within our plans!” Jiang Huo laughed. 

“With your abilities, you think you can entrap us? Fine, let us see what you can do!” Jiang Zeming waved his hand and a beam of sword light – emanating an aura of sharpness – shot towards the bloody barrier imprisoning them.

“Attack!...