After a flurry of footsteps, silence fell once more.
However, Lu Sangjiu could clearly sense that the other person was still guarding the passageway up ahead.
She remained still, sorting through the information revealed in the two men's conversation. 'I have reason to suspect they captured two of my companions: Feng Lin, and one of either Shen Yuzhao or Chi Yan.'
After all, there was no one else nearby at the time. It was highly unlikely that another four-person team just so happened to be in the area and suffer a similar fate.
As for the identities of these people... 'They're clearly organized, disciplined, and have a premeditated plan.'
They called their leader "elder," which sounded like they belonged to some organization or sect.
They also mentioned opening an altar, which meant they knew of its existence within the Secret Realm long ago. Their objective was clear, and they had even prepared enough people to use as blood sacrifices to open it.
