The academy students were all stunned, frowning one after another.
They hadn't expected so many demons to be present.
Soon, the four factions stood clearly apart around the Secret Realm Entrance.
To the east were the academy's people, led by the two deans.
To the west was a terrifying group of demons, headed by three humanoid Demon Emperors—two men and a woman—each lounging on a daybed with a casual expression.
To the south were the Jianghu Rogue Cultivators. Some were lone cultivators who traveled alone, while others came from small sects, bringing their sect's geniuses with them.
The northern faction was the strongest. Two generals from the Three Prefectures Department had arrived: Demon Suppressing General Shen Guili and Inspection General Cai Qingyang.
Behind them were both skilled members of the Three Prefectures Department and people from the provincial offices. In short, every one of them held an official position in the imperial court and carried an imposing air.
The imperial court's group was also the largest. Shen Guili stepped forward and said, "Since everyone's here, let's get this out of the way first. When exploring the Wu She Secret Realm, opportunity comes first. We should put aside our disputes and avoid souring relations. Of course, fighting is allowed, but there have to be limits. If anyone's life is in danger, they should use a Shatter Talisman to leave."
There was a hint of warning in Shen Guili's voice, and his meaning was clear.
They could turn a blind eye to ordinary fights, but anyone who dared kill someone from the imperial court would face its thunderous wrath.
The martial artists all nodded. No one wanted to lose their life just for the sake of exploring a secret realm.
Only the demons sneered, their Demonic Aura filling the sky as they