At this moment, a woman dressed in red walked toward this direction.

The red-clad woman was very beautiful. Wearing a celestial aura, she seemed like a fairy from the heavens.

At the same time, as the red-clad woman approached, a faint smile adorned her face, which was incredibly charming.

However, this red-clad woman was also extremely powerful, with strength that had undoubtedly reached the Peak of the Holy Venerate Realm.

Lin Fan observed the red-clad woman carefully and felt that as she walked, the nature's spiritual energy around her seemed to swirl and gather, as if she could control a part of the universe.

The red-clad woman quickly made her way to the front of the two.

"Two little fellows, how come you are here?"

The red-clad woman spoke with a grin: "How wonderful, I used to be the youngest here and everyone called me 'little fellow.' Now that you two have arrived, and you're younger, they finally won't call me 'little fellow' anymore. I can finally upgrade to being addressed as 'senior,' haha, haha!"

She laughed continuously while speaking, seemingly very delighted.

After hearing the red-clad woman's words, both Lin Fan and Gao Feiyan felt speechless, but neither spoke, unsure of what to say under the circumstances.

The red-clad woman said: "Oh right, my name is Hong Yi. From now on, you two little fellows can call me 'Sister Hong Yi,' heehee!"

Lin Fan remained silent, scrutinizing Hong Yi quietly, pondering to himself.

At that moment, Gao Feiyan snapped back to reality and asked Hong Yi, "Red-clad woman, your strength is so tremendous, does everyone here possess such formidable strength? I envy you so much, having such power. If I had such strength, that would be wonderful!"

Hong Yi smiled and said, "What's so special about that? Just stay here for three to five years and your strength can become as mighty as ours. Let me tell you, everyone here has already reached the Peak of the Holy Venerate Realm."

"Ah?"

Gao Feiyan laughed joyously, "Sister Hong Yi means that after three to five years, my strength can really reach your level? That's amazing, truly amazing!"

Hong Yi said, "Of course, there are no weaklings in this valley. It's no exaggeration to say even someone untalented and who does not practice Cultivation could become an expert after some time here!"

"Great!"

Gao Feiyan exclaimed, "Finally, I can become a strong practitioner in such a short time!"

Lin Fan, however, still did not speak.

He had a feeling, though, that becoming powerful in this valley might not be such a good thing, otherwise, these people wouldn't just stay here without leaving.

Indeed, at that moment, Hong Yi glanced at Gao Feiyan and said, "Ah, little sister, there's really nothing to be happy about. In this forsaken place, what does it matter if one becomes an Unparalleled Expert?"

Gao Feiyan asked in confusion, "Isn't it good to become an Unparalleled Expert? Sister Hong Yi, it feels like, although you've become an Unparalleled Expert, you're not happy?"

Hong Yi said, "Even though I have become an Unparalleled Expert, we are doomed to be trapped here forever, never able to leave. So, even being an Unparalleled Expert is just like serving a sentence, nothing to be pleased about!"

"What?"

The smile on Gao Feiyan's face disappeared instantly.

Can't leave this place?

Gao Feiyan asked, "Sister Hong Yi, you... you're not joking, right?"

Hong Yi shook her head, "Why would I joke with you? If we could leave, why wouldn't we? In fact, for years we've been searching for a way to escape, but sadly we've never found one."

After a brief pause, Hong Yi continued, "You two little ones, don't even think about leaving. Just honestly stay here and keep us company."

Gao Feiyan said, "I won't, I absolutely won't, I must find a way out!"

"Hehe!"

Hong Yi chuckled and said, "I remember when I first came here, I was just like you, unwilling to resign to fate, but now, haven't I accepted it? So, you two should... just accept it!"

After that, Hong Yi turned around, ready to go and play games with her companions.

At this moment, Lin Fan called out, "Wait a second, Sister Hong Yi!"

Hong Yi stopped and turned back, looking at Lin Fan with a smile, "What is it, little brother? Do you need something?"

Lin Fan said, "Sister Hong Yi, you just mentioned that staying here for three to five years would make one an Unparalleled Expert. I want to know how one practices Cultivation here?"

Hong Yi pointed to the other side of the valley and said, "On that cliff over there, there are nine hundred and seventy-two characters. Each character hides endless essence of the Martial Path. You can choose one character to comprehend its essence. Once you have grasped the essence of the Martial Path within, you can become an Unparalleled Expert!"

After finishing her words, Hong Yi left.

Only after Hong Yi had left, Gao Feiyan muttered, "It's over, Lin Fan, we're doomed. We can't leave. We're going to be trapped to death here, no, I don't want to be trapped here!"

Lin Fan said, "Don't think too much about it. Let's go take a look at the characters on the cliff first. Pick one and comprehend the essence of the Martial Path. Regardless, let's focus on increasing our strength for now."

"Hehe..."

With a bitter smile, Gao Feiyan replied, "Cultivation? What's the point of cultivating now? Even if we cultivate to the Supreme Realm, we still can't leave, right? If you want to go Cultivate, go ahead, but count me out!"

Lin Fan asked, "Are you sure you're not going?"

Gao Feiyan replied, "I won't go. Whoever wants to go can do so; I'm not interested."

"Alright then!"

Lin Fan said, "Since you're not going, I won't force you. But I must tell you that if I happen to find a way to leave and you haven't improved your strength by then, you might regret it, heh heh!"

"What?"

After hearing what Lin Fan said, Gao Feiyan was taken aback at first but then quickly became excited, asking Lin Fan, "What did you say? You can find a way to leave?"