Gradually, the scattered crowds began to disperse and drift away from the area, realising with a heavy sense of awe that there was nothing more to be seen or done at the site of the vanished cave. They needed to return to their bases as quickly as possible to report this bizarre and catastrophic event to their respective sects and organisations, as the sudden disappearance of such a massive resource would surely shift the local power balance.
Meanwhile, tucked far away from the lingering chaos and prying eyes, Bai Xifeng had already surrendered to a deep, unconscious slumber. Seeing that she was in no condition to look after herself, and deeply worried that some opportunistic predator or a lingering rival might stumble upon her. At the same time, she was so vulnerable, Baishe took it upon himself to gently bring her into the absolute safety of the Mirror World.
