The group followed Su Mo out of the formation and instantly breathed a sigh of relief.
Su Mo turned to Mude and Zhixuan and said, "Since you've found the elders of your Sects, leave with your respective elders..."
Su Mo pointed west and continued, "Head west. About a day's journey away, there's an exit from the Divine Realm. If you're careful, you shouldn't encounter any danger."
"What about you, Benefactor Su?" Zhixuan asked.
"I..." Su Mo looked into the depths of the Divine Realm.
"...still have my own business to attend to!"
"All right!" Zhixuan cupped his fist toward Su Mo.
"Then take care of yourself, Benefactor Su. The Divine Realm is strange, and we can't be of much help, so we won't go with you."
The old monk and old Daoist also cupped their fists in thanks. "Thank you for saving us, Benefactor Su. We'll visit the Upper Academy another day to thank you in person."
"It was no trouble." Su Mo shook his head, declining.
The old monk and old Daoist led Zhixuan and Mude away in the direction Su Mo had indicated.
These six people hadn't been one party to begin with and had no say over whether the others stayed or left, especially since the old Daoist and old monk were both gravely injured.
Ning Baixue glanced at Su Mo, his white robes fluttering, sighed, then turned to follow the departing group of Mude and Zhixuan.
She was alone now and no longer intended to venture deeper into the Divine Realm.
But as she left, a voice transmission sounded in Su Mo's ears. "Be careful of the man in fine robes and the old woman beside him. They aren't people of our world..."
Su Mo froze at her words!
The purple-robed girl gave Su Mo a