C264 Four Hundred Years ago in the Cave of the Ruins

Time flies astonishingly fast; it feels like just a moment has passed, and yet four hundred years have gone by.

"I was deep in secluded cultivation when you lot rudely awakened me. Enough chit-chat, we'll stick to the old rules. Any ancient blood or magic tools above the Soul Forging grade must be surrendered. I couldn't care less about who's backing you. Hide anything, and you'll face my wrath.