Yun Jin's heart sank slightly.
To Zi Mo Xiāndì, the lives of beings in this small world were naturally insignificant. Even the rise and fall of the entire small world, to her, probably meant nothing at all.
Even if the outer-realm demon clans invaded, it would not affect the Sky City in the slightest. They would continue to exist for thousands and tens of thousands of years. The lives of the countless beings here had never mattered in her eyes.
This was the mindset of a true high-level cultivator. Today, she had said so much to Yun Jin not out of pity for these cultivators. She merely had matters to attend to, and so she begrudgingly offered a trace of kindness.
A faint sense of caution rose in Yun Jin's heart.
Zi Mo Xiāndì's indifference was understandable. But logically, something seemed off. A person so cold, why would she risk herself to seal that existence? From being a revered Xiāndì, reduced to this small world, now trapped as a statue for thousands of years.
Could Zi Mo Xiāndì truly be such a selfless person?
Of course, perhaps Yun Jin was misjudging her. Maybe Zi Mo Xiāndì simply did not care about the lives in this small world, but she still valued those in the Immortal Realm.
These thoughts flickered in Yun Jin's mind and vanished.
Yun Jin spoke gravely, "Zi Mo Xiāndì, when the prison is opened, please help lift the spatial lockdown. The next time Sky City opens, I will come with the Earth Ruler."
She gave her promise seriously.
She knew that coming to Zi Mo Xiāndì with the Earth Ruler might not be a wise choice. These Xiāndì had cultivated for tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands of years. Their schemes were incomprehensible to ordinary people.
Previously, Yun Jin might not have brought the Earth Ruler at all. But this time, if Zi Mo Xiāndì was willing to help lift the spatial lockdown, she would honor her promise. Even if Zi Mo Xiāndì harbored ill intentions, she would still make this journey.
Zi Mo Xiāndì remained silent for a moment. Then her cold, clear voice sounded in Yun Jin's mind: "Very well."
Yun Jin exhaled slightly.
Zi Mo Xiāndì continued, "But this is all I can do. Their chances of surviving until three days later are extremely slim. According to the timing, in another two quarter-hours, the prison will reach its optimal opening.
By then, the space will be sealed. Outside the main city, it will become an isolated island. Blood will descend, ferocious beasts will run rampant, and those people can only die in despair."
Yun Jin's gaze was calm. "Two quarter-hours. That still leaves time."
She asked carefully, "So, the highest cultivators among these ferocious beasts are only at Unity, correct?"
Zi Mo Xiāndì nodded. "The first batch is indeed so. However, the number of beasts is vast, and each one is equivalent to a super spirit beast. If they consume blood food, their power will rise even further. Spirit beasts are difficult to advance, but a super spirit beast advancing is almost overwhelming for cultivators of the same rank."
"Good," Yun Jin said, relaxing slightly.
If they were only at super spirit beast level, the Wushuang Sect disciples could handle it. According to the ranking contest rules, they were now gathering toward the final battle hall.
The Wushuang Sect disciples would soon assemble.
Qin Ping had said: Ten disciples of the Wushuang Sect are invincible!!
And this time, there were a full eighty!
Even against super spirit beast-level ferocious beasts, they could endure for three days without difficulty.
Not just them.
Anyone in Wushuang Sect was not afraid of super spirit beasts of the same rank.
Yun Jin asked one last question, "How many ferocious beasts are there? Are they only targeting the area near Qingxiao main city, or the other three cities as well?"
Zi Mo Xiāndì spoke calmly, "The number is a hundred times the cultivators outside the city! The other three regions have shown no related energy. This wave of ferocious beasts only targets the Qingxiao main city area."
Yun Jin exhaled deeply.
Only two quarter-hours.
She had to make a decision immediately.
Yun Jin closed her eyes briefly. When she opened them again, her expression was resolute. This time, it was time to show these people what Wushuang Sect had truly grown into over the past year.
She looked directly at Hong Ye, her eyes sharp with cold intent. "Hong Ye, return to Wushuang Sect immediately. Issue the Sect Master order. All Wushuang Sect disciples, regardless of what they are doing, come to Sky City immediately."
Yun Jin tossed the Sect Master order directly.
The command came suddenly, but Hong Ye hesitated not a second. She received it instantly. Without delay, she activated the Elder order's power, returning to Wushuang Sect in a flash.
Lin Xiao frowned, "Sect Master Yun Jin, what are you planning?"
Yun Jin did not look at Lin Xiao.
She suddenly ascended, climbing onto the statue.
"Senior, lend me a place to stand."
Zi Mo Xiāndì: "..."
Yun Jin reached the top, producing a huge megaphone in her hand.
"Hey, hey, hey." Yun Jin's voice rang out.
Everyone looked on helplessly.
They felt Yun Jin was about to do something foolish again.
Lin Xiao's expression darkened slightly, but he did not bother.
She was probably just playing childish tricks.
"Everyone!" Yun Jin shouted through the megaphone. "Time is urgent, so I will be brief. In another two quarter-hours, the prison outside the main city will be opened. A batch of extraordinary ferocious beasts will be released. Their strength is entirely at super spirit beast level. Their cultivation ranges from Foundation Establishment to Unity. They will hunt cultivators of the same rank during this time."
Yun Jin paused. "They call the cultivators blood food! All cultivators outside the main city will become their hunting targets. Once marked, they will become their meal!"
What was Yun Jin saying?
The square erupted in commotion.
The intelligence of ferocious beasts is inferior to spirit beasts. Most are only at the level of low-grade spirit beasts. Some may reach mid- or high-grade spirit beast level.
But super spirit beast-level ferocious beasts?
Since Sky City descended, they had never encountered beasts of this level.
Di Xiao frowned slightly.
Super spirit beast-level ferocious beasts? Can they even still be called ferocious beasts?
Lin Xiao's expression changed drastically.
He forced his composure, controlling the fear on his face.
"Sect Master Yun Jin! We have never heard of super spirit beast-level ferocious beasts, much less blood food. We do not know your purpose in alarming everyone here."
Yun Jin ignored Lin Xiao and continued, "This is because Zi Mo Xiāndì did not want to see so many people become blood food for the beasts. She informed me personally. To prove I am not lying, Fairy, please shine your red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple light!"
Zi Mo Xiāndì: "..."
Next, Yun Jin's flattering voice rang in her mind.
"Fairy Xiāndì, please help me this once. In the future, Yun Jin will follow your commands even into fire and death, without hesitation."
Zi Mo Xiāndì remained silent for a moment.
Then, to everyone's astonishment, the originally white statue lit up in sequence with red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple light.
The statue!
It really followed Yun Jin's words.
Yun Jin was telling the truth?
The crowd immediately erupted in uproar.