A few breaths later, earth-shaking roars rang out from several other directions. They came from immensely powerful Divine Fire Realm creatures of the secret realm, far stronger than ordinary Divine Fire Realm cultivators.
They were furious beyond measure. Precious sacred herbs had been stolen from their nests, and only blood and life could wash away their rage.
That day, the Divine Fire Realm vicious beasts rioted, launching attacks in every direction and slaughtering all around them.
The rules within the secret realm had loosened somewhat over the years, and many living beings had surpassed the limits of the Divine Fire Realm.
They were overwhelmingly powerful within this place. Even Divine Fire Realm cultivators who had entered from outside could not stand against them.
The first to suffer were still those three thousand people. Their combat strength was comparatively low, and without powerful magical artifacts, it was simply difficult for them to survive this chaos.
The three thousand cannon fodder were soon nearly wiped out. Next came the Divine Fire Realm cultivators of the great sects, who had to protect the prodigies of their own sects.
That day, the Divine Fire Realm experts fought the secret realm creatures for the sake of their sects' prodigies.
Although they ultimately drove back those enraged vicious beasts, they did not fare well themselves. Quite a few of their life talismans even shattered.
After paying a price in blood, the secret realm finally settled down.
The three thousand insignificant cultivators had been almost completely wiped out. Those who survived were all outstanding figures. Few First Generations, prodigies, divine sons, or holy maidens of the various clans had fallen.
The tragedy that had occurred within the secret realm spread through the watching crowd. After all, several Divine Fire Realm experts from each sect had come here