While the others were still buzzing with discussion about Su Jiu, she was already preparing to enter Windforest Star River.
But they had barely taken two steps toward the vortex at Windforest Star River when the Senior Brother from the Vast Righteousness Sect blocked their path.
By now, he had fully recovered from the shock of learning that "Su Jiu was still alive."
He had also realized what they intended to do. "You can't go in."
Su Jiu looked at him, as though asking why.
"If we hadn't seen you, that would be one thing. But now that we have, we can't stand by and watch you walk to your deaths.
"Do you know how dangerous Windforest Star River is right now?
"You must have seen what happened just now. Our sect just lost a spirit transformation stage cultivator because of the demonic beasts wreaking havoc inside. Going in at a time like this is practically asking to die."
The Senior Brother of the Vast Righteousness Sect knitted his brows so tightly that the creases could almost have crushed a fly.
Then, seemingly realizing that his tone was too stern, and that Su Jiu and the others were not his junior brothers and sisters, he softened his voice. "You're all personal disciples of your sects. Surely you don't lack the meager resources in this secret realm. I don't know what you've come here seeking, but if it's within our power, we'll do everything we can to help. Right now, though, the secret realm truly is too dangerous to enter."
While he spoke, Su Jiu was also consulting the Wind Spirit in detail. "Are you certain that female cultivator is inside this secret realm?"
The Wind Spirit nodded. "She must be inside, because I haven't sensed anyone leaving this place."
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