Misery!!!

In a remote corner of You Lan Grand Canyon, the land was desolate, with sparse grass and trees and strange stones strewn everywhere. Beneath the night curtain, on a relatively flat patch of ground behind a massive boulder, dozens of men and women stood silently before more than ten tents. A woman at the front spoke in a trembling voice. "Junior Brother, tell me... what is going on?"

The tall man beside her frowned deeply as well. Looking at the enormous rock before them, he said in a low voice, "Senior Sister, I don't know either. But judging from that beast's roar, it seems to be in great pain. Though we've gotten lost here and haven't seen any fierce beasts, we still cannot afford to be careless. There is still plenty of time before You Lan Mu Lian ends. We'd better hide first."

"Mm. Last night, I saw several hidden caves on the mountain behind us. Why don't we go hide there first?"

The man swept out a hand. "Good. Everyone, quickly pack up. Do not leave behind a single trace. Get into the caves at once."

The disciples behind them looked at one another, utterly unable to understand why they were making such a grave matter of it. One of the younger male disciples glanced toward a slender female disciple nearby. The female disciple happened to look his way as well. Though it was nighttime and there was no light, they seemed able to see each other's eyes and read the panic in one another's hearts.

Beside that female disciple stood another petite, delicate woman. She hunched her shoulders, clutched the other woman's hand, and whispered, "Senior Sister, let's hurry into the caves. This place scares me."

The female disciple withdrew her gaze and gently patted the woman's hand