“Who said that?” Zu An and the others called out, suddenly looking up. They looked all around them, but they didn’t see anyone present no matter where they looked.

They exchanged a look, seeing the grave expressions on each other’s faces. In truth, they were already some of the most powerful experts in the world. Their perception of their surroundings was incredibly sharp. Normally, not even the movement of a single blade of grass would escape their perception. And yet, the voice had emerged without any warning. They were completely unable to locate the source of it, before or after it spoke.

That meant the voice’s cultivation was far above their own. They would be in great danger if this individual had evil intentions.

“Hm? You even have the skills of the White Emperor lineage, so why would you be afflicted with the Puppet Curse?” the voice wondered, seemingly full of confusion.

“Who are you?” Zu An called out. He looked around vigilantly at his surroundings because the voice hadn’t come...