He sensed more and more auras drawing near from all around. Some came openly, while others skulked in the shadows. In any case, many people were watching this place. It seemed the spatial fluctuations here had indeed been significant.
As for why he had failed to sense them just now, that was likely due to the peculiarities of this Secret Realm. Seeing that these people were about to lose patience, Huo Hai did not want to waste any more time. He might as well clean things up.
"You people truly don't know whether you're dead or alive. I really wonder how you managed to survive until now." Before they could curse at him or make a move, Huo Hai struck first. With a gentle turn of both hands, a mass of watery light appeared. To keep things confidential and avoid attracting attention too early, Huo Hai directly mobilized the power of the Water Attribute.
He lightly pressed both hands against the ground. The surrounding ripples abruptly exploded, forming an enormous ring of water. The water ring expanded continuously at astonishing speed. In what felt like an instant, everyone nearby found themselves engulfed by it.
"Ah! What is this?" A string of miserable cries rang out. Being struck head-on by the water ring brought no good outcome. Whether they were Peak Spirit Venerables or at the Seventh or Eighth Heaven, none could withstand this terrifying power.
The three weakest were shattered on the spot, their Inner Worlds crushed apart. They died instantly, leaving not even their souls behind. The others fared no better. The distance had been too close, leaving them powerless to escape. As the water ring vibrated, it injured all of their souls and Inner Worlds. As for how long it would take them to recover, no one knew.