They knew full well that if not for the life-saving spirit talisman their ancestor had left behind before his death, they would have long since been slaughtered to the last by these Demon Sect elders.
The strength Shen Xiu displayed now was no weaker than that of their Demon Sect ancestor!
"Damn it, how could Shen Xiu be this powerful?"
"Shen Xiu truly is formidable. I once saw him battle the Demon Emperor within our sect. Though he did not win, he severely wounded him."
"That fellow is far too powerful. If I had not seen it with my own eyes, I would never have believed it was real!"
"I remember that back then, he was only at the fifth level of Spirit Martial Master. Who would have thought that he had now reached the eighth level of Spirit Martial Master?"
"The eighth level of Spirit Martial Master—such a terrifying rise is simply horrifying!"
"It seems that from now on, our Demon Sect must make greater efforts to win this man over."
"If Shen Xiu is willing to submit to our Demon Sect, then in the future, our Demon Sect will surely rise another step and become the overlord of the Nine Provinces Continent."
As the upper ranks of the Demon Sect buzzed with discussion, Shen Xiu smashed a fist into the ground, blasting the entire patch of land apart. Then he swiftly fled into the distance at astonishing speed.
"Where do you think you're going!"
Seeing Shen Xiu flee, the Demon Sect elder's eyes darkened until they seemed ready to drip water. He suddenly clawed at the void, and a terrifying force surged forth, seeking to capture Shen Xiu alive.
Buzz!
Under the elder's control, a dreadful force of attraction descended upon Shen Xiu.
"Hmph!"
Feeling that pull,