That day, the Jade Void Palace suffered devastating losses.
Not only had it lost a True Fate Realm cultivator like Wang Yuanzhi on Demon Mountain, but many of its disciples, ranging from the Spirit Transformation Realm to the Core Realm, had also been devoured there.
Lin Shuguang and Su Beichen did not dare linger. Even Wang Yuanzhi, who was in the True Fate Realm, could not guarantee his survival, much less them.
Fortunately, Su Beichen had brought his escape treasure along for this State Selection, and the two sped away.
"Junior Brother Lin?"
They encountered a bedraggled Xu Baiyang while fleeing. Lin Shuguang waved him over and brought him aboard Su Beichen's flying treasure, and the three fled into the distance.
Xu Baiyang was still a little unaccustomed to seeing how close Lin Shuguang and Su Beichen had become.
Su Beichen wore a cold expression, still looking every bit the insufferably arrogant young master. He cared about Lin Shuguang, but that did not mean he cared about Xu Baiyang.
After flying all the way, the three arrived at the nearest Central Continent Prefecture outpost.
Word of the incident at Demon Mountain had clearly already reached the outside world.
Powerful cultivators from various places were arriving one after another, and even the people of Central Continent Prefecture were setting out.
"Young master, your father is on his way. Rest for now... There was probably a reason behind what happened today," a burly middle-aged man said solemnly.
Su Beichen was still stained with blood, making for an alarming sight, but he reached out to stop the man. "Uncle Zhong, you're no match for it. Don't go."
The middle-aged man looked hesitant. "Young master, what exactly happened there?"
Su Beichen frowned, still shaken even now. "Something was sealed beneath Demon Mountain. I don't