The Star Demon disciples were a mix of peerless, arcane, and golden immortals. As long as the group didn’t delve too deeply into the tomb, they would be quite safe. It was Situ Zong’s overconfidence that had led to their encirclement by the Witherdew immortals. 

Or rather, it was fairer to say the Witherdew immortals had waited for them to find the Cosmic Skycarver before tightening the noose.

With Lu Yun and Qing Han in tow, the old man took much more care in leading their group for a return visit. He’d brought his disciple along for somewhat selfish reasons; if his disciple became closer to the two young lords, he would surely increase in status in the sect as well!

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Traveling without much event through the tomb, the quartet...