The remaining twenty disciples were the top geniuses from the super sects. They had always been arrogant, believing that except for the disciples of the Four Holy Lands, no one was worthy of their attention. But in this points battle their pride was ruthlessly shattered.
When facing Wushuang Sect's disciples, they could not win even in single combat. Even when they schemed, collaborated despite their pride, and launched coordinated attacks, their success was limited.
This points battle had long lost suspense. The final personal battle was now clearly a contest among Wushuang Sect disciples themselves.
Originally, that was how things were supposed to unfold.
But now…
They looked at the ferocious beasts swarming from all directions and could not help but smile bitterly. No one knew where these beasts had come from. But it was obvious.
With such overwhelming numbers, all of them were in grave danger. Even the strong disciples of Wushuang Sect might perish alongside them. In a sense, this was a moment of true equality among all living beings.
Qingxiao Main City.
Although unexpected events had occurred the water screen continued to shimmer. Almost all the participants had gathered together, and the screen no longer split into sections, forming one massive display.
On the screen countless ferocious beasts surged across the endless wasteland toward them.
The participants still faintly divided into two camps.
The dark, oppressive sky, the terrifying roars of the beasts—everything emanated an unmatched sense of dread.
The spectators outside the water screen remained silent for a long while.
In the end, they had not chosen to go outside the city. But not everyone accepted this calmly. Especially when there were people outside the city they knew.
This subtle test of conscience, though not painfully sharp, crawled over their hearts like ants. It did not hurt, and its presence was faint. But it was undeniably there.
Amid the silence, Lin Xiao sighed: "The number of these ferocious beasts is a hundred times that of humans outside the city. After devouring cultivators' bodies, they will evolve further. Under these circumstances, none of the hundred participants are likely to survive. Imagine, once these hundred die and the beasts feast on them, how powerful will they become?"
Everyone's hearts trembled slightly.
These beasts were already at the level of super spirit beasts.
If they became stronger…
It was almost unimaginable.
"These ferocious beasts appeared suddenly in all regions. Clearly, they have a unique method of arrival," Lin Xiao continued. "Once they finish with this group of disciples, they will inevitably move on to the next region to hunt.
So many mutated ferocious beasts—how many can resist them?
Among those who entered earlier, there were high-level cultivators. But their numbers are limited. They cannot protect everyone!
After devouring the participants, these beasts will spread like a plague. Then… not only those outside the city will die, but few of the next groups entering will survive either!"
Lin Xiao's face reflected heartbreak: "Yun Jin claims she wants to save people. But she must consider reality. Initially, the number of deaths could have been controlled. Now, with her incitement, even high-level cultivators may be surrounded and killed by the beasts.
This time, Qingxiao Region will suffer a severe loss of vitality!"
Lin Xiao expressed his thoughts.
Liu Hua quickly added: "Yun Jin does not truly want to save people. She only likes to show off in front of others! She recklessly incites cultivators to leave the city without considering the catastrophic blow this would be to the human race if they were all wiped out!"
"Correct. Sect Master Lin plans carefully, but many fail to see through it," Wen Fu added.
Immediately, the scene was filled with voices of praise.
Lin Xiao sighed, raising a hand to quiet the crowd.
"Ultimately, it is my incompetence that prevents saving everyone," Lin Xiao said painfully. "Watching these hundred disciples fall, my heart aches. But to avoid greater sacrifice, the only thing we can do is honor them with a silent vigil."
His words seemed to provide justification for the crowd.
They murmured among themselves:
"Right, it is not that we do not want to save them, we simply cannot."
"We are only preventing needless deaths."
"We cannot sacrifice everyone."
"What a pity for these genius disciples."
Indeed, it was a pity.
Even Liu Hua felt a pang of sorrow.
Among the twenty, three were top geniuses from his own Xinghe Sect.
But what could he do?
Their misfortune had struck this time. The crowd watched the water screen with blinking eyes. Many did not even know if they were hoping these people would perish as predicted,
Or…
Create a miracle.
Under the blackened sky the ferocious beasts drew closer.
At Wushuang Sect's side the disciples remained relatively calm. They formed ten small teams, each guarding one of eight directions. Though clearly separate teams, there was an unspoken connection of aura between them.
Fang Mingyue said calmly: "Though we do not know why this disaster occurred, now our enemies are these ferocious beasts. Elder Qin once said Wushuang Sect disciples are invincible in groups of ten. Our Sect Master is probably watching us outside."
She paused, then continued slowly: "Do not disappoint the Sect Master!"
Do not disappoint the Sect Master.
Those few words steeled the expressions of everyone present.
There were many beasts. Their auras were powerful.
But they had companions. With that they could not lose.
"Everyone, prepare. This battle will end only in death!" Fang Mingyue shouted fiercely.
Among the Unity-stage disciples, her cultivation was not the highest. Yet she had once been a peak master in Tianxing Sect, and now temporarily held a similar position in Wushuang Sect. Her prestige was undeniable.
"Yes!" Wushuang Sect disciples all responded with calm determination.
Among the remaining twenty, someone whispered: "Wushuang Sect's disciples do not seem nervous at all."
"They are only pretending," another said.
"Do not worry about them. Prepare yourselves and fight to the death."
"Where did these ferocious beasts even come from? This time, it may really be hopeless for us."
They had no escape. This place was surrounded by terrifying beast roars on all sides. No matter where they went, it would be the same. Better to form a formation here and make preliminary preparations.
The twenty scrambled, barely managing some setup. The ferocious beasts were already upon them!
In the previous moment, they were distant on the horizon. In the next, the fastest batch had already arrived!