After turning back to make the arrangements, he secretly gave those disciples a round of instructions. They once again hid in the cave deep within the ravine and sealed its entrance.
After inspecting the sealed entrance, Xi Haitang made his way back to Niu Youdao and Yun Ji. "Let's go!"
The three of them quietly slipped out of the ravine. Just as they were about to make a quick dash for the exit while Butterfly Rakshasa was unprepared, Niu Youdao suddenly raised a hand to stop them. "Wait!"
Xi Haitang and Yun Ji both turned to look at him in confusion. Yun Ji asked, "What is it?"
Instead, Niu Youdao turned and asked Xi Haitang, "Butterfly Rakshasa has occupied the exit, and the Myriad Beasts Sect disciples have all withdrawn. Could there be a large number of Myriad Beasts Sect disciples guarding the outside?"
Xi Haitang fell silent briefly, then nodded. "Definitely. Such a major upheaval has occurred. Our sect will surely gather a large number of disciples outside to guard against further developments."
Niu Youdao said meaningfully, "In other words, unlike before, when you could casually brush things off and bring us in and out, this time we'll definitely be exposed before a great many people."
Xi Haitang and Yun Ji both understood what he meant. They had emerged in disguise, and with so many eyes around, they could easily arouse suspicion. Especially now that the Nine Saints had been alerted, Misty Pavilion's eyes and ears here would certainly be stirring.
After some thought, Xi Haitang said, "You've considered it thoroughly. How about this? I'll go out first and find a way to clear the people away."
Niu Youdao looked toward the Butterfly Rakshasa entrenched at the exit. "With so many Butterfly Rakshasa, and quite a few Blood Rakshasa