A Bleak Situation?

"…"

Before the entrance to the secret realm, the Patriarchs and Ancestors watched their faction's youth leave group by group. It wasn't until everyone left that they let out a breath, wondering what was going to happen in these days.

Some even brought out and took hold of a few jade crystals appearing to possess the life signature of their disciples, looking at it carefully as though praying to the heavens and hoping for their safe or bountiful return.

A few even acted like they owned this place and began to bring out small abodes or even strike the sides of the underground cave to create cultivation caves, although some began to gather around Patriarch Yinakin Zyrus.

"Perfect. The results of this expedition into the secret realm are going to be thrilling!"

Patriarch Yinakin Zyrus saw that he was surrounded but acted as though everything was going smoothly, his lips curling wide with glee.

However, they didn't seem to be buying his calmness.