The three called Hu Jianyu and the others up, and as per the message, they easily found the tributary of the river, then tunneled downwards into the water.
The cultivation technique practiced by the three was the Xuanze True Marvel Technique, allowing them to travel through the water without hindrance. In just an hour, they found the Forbidden Gate at the bottom of a cliff, removed the talismanic prohibition, and indeed found a gorge path. As they tunneled inside, they soon saw bright pearls lighting the way and waves creating ripples, indicating the exit was near. So, they all ascended together.
Song Hong, now the temple master of Linqing Temple, upon learning the identities of the three from the letter, dared not delay and had already led several disciples out to welcome them, though the two elders under him had to guard the Array Gate, unable to break away.
At this moment, they saw a whirlpool in the lake below, indicating that the visitors had arrived.
