The grand sect masters, city lords, and elders waiting outside also sensed a strange aura at the same time.
"It's a demonic aura!"
An elder whose cultivation was already at the Half-step Purple tier roared, "How can there be demons in the Wulin Secret Realm? What on earth is going on?"
Although there were fundamental differences between the demon race and the devil race, the friction between the demon race and human cultivators over the past millennium had not been very significant.
Furthermore, the demon race was obsessed with infighting, reportedly constantly vying for the position of Demon Emperor, and had no interest in human cultivators.
However, the devil race was fond of harassing human cultivators.
And the devils always believed that absorbing the cultivation of human cultivators could help them increase their own power.
Thus, in recent years, there had been constant friction between the devil race and human cultivators, with inexplicable conflicts occurring from time to time.
But the devils were adept at concealment and vigilance, so human cultivators had not won many battles against them over the years.
Ordinary cultivators might struggle for a long time when encountering devils, let alone the elite disciples from various academies currently in the Wulin Secret Realm.
While the disciples could fight and compete amongst themselves, they could not be annihilated by devils.
This was because devils had no concept of good or evil; they only possessed the ambition to destroy!
"Quick, quick, open the teleportation array and send those disciples out!"
Although the entrance to the Wulin Secret Realm had already been closed, with so many people present, opening a teleportation array was an effortless task. Thus, they quickly activated a small teleportation array. The elder directly transmitted a message to all disciples via a spirit communication talisman: "All disciples, please proceed to the teleportation array immediately. Due to unexpected circumstances within the secret realm, we must withdraw from the Wulin Secret Realm ahead of schedule!"
"I repeat, all disciples, please proceed to the teleportation array and withdraw from the secret realm!"
All the disciples heard the elders' reminder, which only caused them greater panic and fear.
Clearly, the current demonic beast attack was extremely terrifying, otherwise, why would even the elders be so flustered and agitated? The more frightened they were, the more uncertain they became of what to do. Only when the teleportation array appeared did the disciples scramble onto it.
Some had already engaged in battle with the demonic beasts. The beasts' skin was impervious to blades and spears, and their spiritual energy balls felt like a tickle against their hides, leaving the beasts somewhat unsatisfied.
"Hurry up and get on!"
The disciples were all from the same academy. Although they were flustered by this unprecedented situation, they quickly composed themselves.
They cooperated swiftly, and soon everyone was on the teleportation array.
A teleportation array also appeared for Yan Jiaojiao and her group.
"Quick, you go first!"
Yan Jiaojiao's group was in the most dire situation.
It seemed as though the demonic beasts were targeting them, charging recklessly. Although Xiao Hei was blocking in front, the beasts' enormous, unyielding, and impenetrable defenses made their fight extremely arduous.
Seeing that help had finally arrived, they no longer concerned themselves with politeness and rushed towards the teleportation array.
"Xiao Hei!" Yan Jiaojiao and Xiao Hei cooperated flawlessly. There were even times when words were unnecessary; they understood each other's intentions.
Yan Jiaojiao and Xiao Hei each intercepted two directions of demonic beasts, allowing Wei Congling and the others to quickly board the teleportation array.
After everyone had boarded, Yan Jiaojiao scooped up Xiao Hei and dashed towards the teleportation array with great speed.
"Quick!"
Seeing only Yan Jiaojiao and Xiao Hei left on the ground, the others anxiously reached out, trying to pull Yan Jiaojiao up.
Yan Jiaojiao also extended her hand in cooperation.
But just as their hands were about to grasp, a surge of spiritual energy shot towards the back of Yan Jiaojiao's head.
An ominous premonition caused Yan Jiaojiao to instinctively tilt her head, dodging the surge. However, the object seemed to have eyes, directly changing direction and heading for Yan Jiaojiao's face.
Yan Jiaojiao knew she might not escape. She quickly pushed everyone away, "You go first!"
Gonan Academy had only these few disciples left. If they were all lost here, the sect leaders would likely weep.
"But Jiaojiao!" Wen Jinshu was unwilling to leave just like that. She and Wei Congling, one on each side, now cooperated with perfect默契 without needing any words. They swiftly grabbed Yan Jiaojiao's shoulders, and with another heave, they could pull Yan Jiaojiao onto the teleportation array.
A sharp pain shot up both their arms. Yan Jiaojiao sensed something was wrong. She quickly shook off their hands and simultaneously shut down the teleportation array.
"Hurry and leave, I'll be fine!"
She still had Xiao Hei, her ultimate weapon. Staying here was indeed more dangerous than for others.
However, this thing that could hurt people so easily was truly detestable.
Xiao Hei's pupils flickered. He had recognized that thing.
Devil Silk!
This was something from the devil race!
The simultaneous appearance of demonic beasts and Devil Silk was clearly no coincidence!
Yan Jiaojiao also recognized that disgusting thing. She never expected that she, a dignified ancient ancestor of a millennium, would be chased by such a lowly thing as Devil Silk.
In the past, she could easily crush Devil Silk with a flick of her finger, but now she dared not touch it with her bare hands.
Her defenses were not yet that robust. If she were to truly grab the Devil Silk with her bare hands, she would likely shatter her own dantian to resist it before the Devil Silk could drain her dry.
It had taken so much effort to repair it; she couldn't let this wretched thing ruin it.
"Xiao Hei, go deal with those demonic beasts!"
Dealing with demonic beasts was not difficult for Xiao Hei. Although the beasts' defense was indeed high, it was no match for Xiao Hei's fangs and claws.
Seeing Xiao Hei handle them with ease and without haste, Yan Jiaojiao breathed a sigh of relief.
She noticed that the Devil Silk had fixated on her, determined to burrow into her body. She squinted and scanned her surroundings.
The Devil Silk couldn't have appeared out of thin air; someone was clearly causing trouble behind the scenes.
"Who could it be..." Just as a name flashed through Yan Jiaojiao's mind, she detected a furtive figure the next moment.
Yan Jiaojiao let out a cold laugh and said exasperatedly, "As expected, it's you!"
She looked at the Devil Silk persistently缠绕ing her and grinned, "You've come at the right time. Yan Ruoxue, let me show you what it means to use one's own methods against them!"
After releasing the Devil Silk, Yan Ruoxue should have left.
But she was unwilling to leave just like that. She wanted to witness Yan Jiaojiao's fate of being drained into a husk, so she hid nearby, carefully evading the demonic beasts, and waited to see Yan Jiaojiao's end.
Unexpectedly, in a moment of panic, while dodging a demonic beast, Yan Jiaojiao had vanished!
"Strange, where did the person go?"
Yan Ruoxue cautiously peeked her head out from her hiding place. The moment she moved, a deathly voice echoed from behind her ear, "I'm here."
Yan Ruoxue's body stiffened. She slowly turned her head and saw Yan Jiaojiao giving her a smile that was almost malicious.
"Are you looking for me?"