Not long after.

Pushing aside the bushes covering the entrance, the group stared at the dark tunnel before them, exchanging glances with a shared sense of disbelief. The location was less than a hundred miles from the Dan Sacred Immortal Market, a place where countless cultivators passed by daily. Yet, the demon had chosen to hide here, a truly audacious move.

Upon reflection, the cleverness of the choice became apparent. As the saying goes, the greatest concealment lies in the city; the more conspicuous the place, the less likely it is to draw attention.

Besides Qi Yuan himself, the operation included Dao Children and Saintesses from five other sacred lands, with the sole absentee being Young Sword Master Qin Lingxue from Li Yuan Sacred Land.