"They're the ones who should be careful." Shu Lan raised her sword and attacked Hu Xiong.
Just as they started fighting, the sky suddenly turned red.
A long cry shattered the tranquility of the secret realm.
A bird engulfed in flames flew towards them. Its cries were shrill, clearly indicating its rage.
"Oh no! It's a Crimson Flame Bird!" The disciples recognized it at a glance.
"Consider yourselves lucky!" Hu Xiong glanced at Shu Lan and Wang Lin, then turned and left.
Hu Xiong could tell at a glance that the Crimson Flame Bird's cultivation level was higher than his, and it was very likely a Golden Core stage demon beast. Fighting them would attract the Crimson Flame Bird, which would be disadvantageous for him.
So he simply and decisively left.
Just then, a group of disciples ran towards them, shouting, "Everyone, get out of the way! The Crimson Flame Bird is coming!"
Everyone was frantically fleeing the area. Li Yu and Shu Lan said, "Let's get out of here quickly too!"
Wang Lin had already taken the healing pills, and his injuries were no longer a major concern. He nodded upon hearing this, indicating his willingness to leave with everyone.
Shu Lan noticed something amiss. He discovered that the Crimson Flame Bird seemed to be held back by something and hadn't come over immediately.
Shu Lan found a disciple who had run over there and asked him, "What's the situation up ahead?"
"Yes, it's my martial uncle, it's my martial uncle who's holding off that Crimson Flame Bird!" the disciple said, panting.
With a "boom," Shu Lan's mind went completely blank.
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