Just before he stepped forward, he sensed something unusual about the portal.
Gu Qinghe turned around and looked back at the old man. "There's something strange about that portal."
The old man behind him fell silent for a moment, then stepped forward until he stood right beside Gu Qinghe.
"The fifth to seventh peaks exist within a closed dimensional realm. Unlike these mountains, you won't be able to return unless you reach the altar at the valley of the seventh peak."
This is dangerous. If I'm not strong enough, I could be trapped there forever.
"That's why I gave that stone token to those who are worthy. I don't want them to rot there after running out of lifespan," the old man said.
"That's not my concern," Gu Qinghe replied.
The old man glanced at him with curiosity. "Then what is?"
"I need to return to the third peak. There's someone I have to meet," Gu Qinghe answered.
The old man did not ask further. He raised his hand toward the stone door and retrieved the token.
