The one leading the disciples to the Abyss Sea was an elder whose cultivation had reached the Three Calamities and Six Tribulations.
He wasn't following them because anyone needed protection.
It was merely a formality. He would wait outside the Abyss Sea, and if any minor disputes arose, it would naturally fall to him to resolve them.
Of course.
There was usually no trouble at all.
Those willing to venture into the Abyss Sea were all True Disciples. They sought opportunities within the Abyss Sea, something ordinary disciples weren't even qualified to contend for.
The gathering point.
Many disciples had already assembled there, and quite a number of True Disciples were waiting as well.
When Lin Fan arrived, he immediately drew considerable attention.
They whispered amongst themselves.