"Hey... Senior Sister..."
"This is a long story, I'll tell you in detail another day."
Because of the look that Senior Brother Song gave her just now, Xie Zhou could clearly sense that Senior Brother Song had something he wanted to talk to her about.
She originally intended to walk directly out of the crowd, but these disciples, filled with curiosity, bombarded her with questions, which she couldn't possibly answer.
Moreover, the reason I was able to defeat the Mighty Ape was just by chance. The Mighty Ape had two weaknesses. By targeting these two weaknesses and striking its weak points, I forced it to use its ultimate move, which I easily dodged, and then it died from exhaustion.
All's fair in war. Although it's unethical to keep attacking the opponent for their weaknesses just because you've seen them, ensuring your own safety is the most important thing when facing monsters, regardless of any deception.
Looking at his chattering fellow disciples, Song Wu could only shake his head helplessly. Some of them had just gone through a life-or-death struggle, and now they were happily joking with the group of children and Xie Zhou.
Xie Zhou hurriedly ran to Song Wu, put on a serious expression, and said, "Senior Brother Song, you had something to discuss with me just now, but I feel that we are definitely thinking about the same thing. Because the magical beasts this time are acting strangely, and there are also those mysterious men in black, let's cancel this hunting expedition into the Magical Beast Mountain Range..."
Only at this moment could Xie Zhou utter such casual words.
Song Wu made this decision after learning what had happened; unexpectedly, the two great minds thought alike.
"Alright, you really are fellow disciples. I was actually planning to cancel this event, but where are the people from your Sword Sect?"
"Don't worry, the disciples of the Sword Sect are definitely still under my arrangement and staying in place! They will be fine; I have arranged a protective barrier."
“Junior sister is so kind. Let’s tell them about this and leave here together.”
"Hmm... I'll go and send a telepathic message to the people at the Sword Sect right away."
Xie Zhou and Senior Brother Song decided to cancel the trial and take their disciples back.
I don't know if this decision is beneficial, but given the current situation, it should be the best course of action. After all, Song Wu and several other disciples are injured and need to be treated as soon as possible. In addition, with those unknown men in black, we can't afford any more mishaps among so many disciples.
Protecting them and bringing them back to the mountain gate was also Xie Zhou's mission this time.
"gather!"
The Sword Sect members arrived quickly, and Song Wu and Xie Zhou gave the same order at the same time.
The disciples, who were originally playing around and causing a ruckus, seem to have had no trouble keeping up with the series of events. However, they have to accept what they have to accept.
The disciples then lined up and gathered together.
"After discussing with your senior brother, we both agreed to cancel this trial of hunting magical beasts in the Magical Beast Mountain Range. After all, the situation is unpredictable and there are many unknown factors. In addition, several people have been injured and need to go back to heal immediately. Therefore, this trial has been canceled."
"We'll pack up and head back now. I wonder what you all think? Do you want to stay and fight those monsters or go back safely?"
"Let's go back..."
Many disciples believed that taking a step back would open up new possibilities. They had spent a long time without gaining anything, and instead, they had been targeted by some mysterious people, so they all wanted to go back.
One of the curious disciples, an unremarkable fellow, was fiddling with his fingers, seemingly disapproving of going back.
He looked somewhat dejected. He had finally managed to leave the mountain gate, but this rare opportunity for trial had been canceled. He felt a little resentful and uncomfortable. However, looking at the injuries that the disciples had suffered because of the magical beasts, he saw that their wounds were constantly bleeding.
He felt a wave of fear again, but he still wanted to see the monster. The scales in his heart were tipped over, and he was wavering. In the end, he asked the question.
He said, "Senior Sister, why do we need to leave here? Weren't we already defeated that huge monster? If you defeated such a large monster, what's there to fear about the rest?"
"It's not about being scared or not; it's about the fact that something is fishy about this event. To prevent more people from getting hurt, we should head back as soon as possible."
Song Wu answered eagerly.
"Those disciples who have objections, if you want to stay in the Monster Mountain Range, I will not object. However, if something happens to you in the Monster Mountain Range, we will not come to help. Please consider your own strength."
"If it weren't for Junior Sister Xie's help, you would have been taken to some unknown, run-down place by that group of men in black long ago."
The disciple looked at Senior Brother Song's serious and earnest face, and then remained silent.
He silently lowered his head, echoing the others, and said, "Go back!"
"In that case, let's go..."
Under their coercion and enticement, he finally embarked on his journey back.
A large group of people walked along a winding road through the mountains.
After walking for a quarter of an hour without any abnormalities, Xie Zhou suddenly heard a rustling sound in his ear.
There were strange fluctuations in spiritual energy; she sensed something was wrong.
Xie Zhou closed his eyes, carefully sensing the movements around him, and stopped in front of him.
Seeing her like this, Song Wu immediately called a halt to the formation.
"Stop..."
Suddenly, a powerful aura emanated from all around. Xie Zhou quickly realized that the magical beasts in the Magical Beast Mountain Range had rioted, and the rumbling sounds from the mountaintop drew everyone's attention.
The sound grew closer and closer, and everyone was puzzled. Under the violently shaking branches, Xie Zhou realized what it was.
It's an animal tide!
As she expected, soon all the magical beasts, big and small, poked their heads out.
A large number of magical beasts rushed in from all directions. Xie Zhou immediately shouted, "Be careful! A beast tide is coming! There will be many magical beasts appearing, be careful!"
Song Wu and Xie Zhou drew their weapons and shielded their disciples behind them, their minds immediately tense as they looked around.
"Roar...roar..."
A visual spectacle descended upon the world in chaos, as hordes of monsters attacked them.
Amidst the flashing swords and clashing blades, Xie Zhou was finding it difficult to defend himself.
"roar!……"
Sharp claws were pulling at the arms of the other disciples.
It has a fierce appearance, with its blood-red mouth wide open, and it bites anyone it sees.
Xie Zhou hurriedly directed his disciples to set up an array to resist the onslaught of the beast tide.
"Quickly set up the formation!"
The disciples who were fighting the enemy reacted immediately, and after taking down a group of enemies, they immediately formed a sword formation.
She didn't rest either. After dealing with the monster in front of her, she didn't even have time to catch her breath before she stabilized the fellow disciples of the Sword Sect and the Worry-Free Pavilion.
Some disciples had their hands and feet severed, and the scene was extremely tragic.
A blood-red stain spread as Xie Zhou shouted at the top of his lungs.
"Don't worry, everyone. The elders of the Sword Sect and the Worry-Free Pavilion will definitely come to our aid once they learn of the beast tide! Don't panic!"
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