The ruins have improved a lot over the years, and many flowers and plants have grown there. They are completely different from what they used to be. Shui Xia visited the ruins when she was very young. She only saw them once, but it left an indelible shadow on her life ever since.
Upon hearing this, Baili Xiuwen also glanced towards the back mountain. Sure enough, the place that had been calm just moments before was now covered in dark clouds, and this area was also somewhat affected.
When Cheng Chi, who was in the inn, saw this scene, he looked in that direction with a bad expression. He felt uneasy. Seeing such a big commotion happening on the back mountain, he couldn't sit still in the room. He went outside and looked at the lightning and thunder, feeling vaguely uneasy.
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The demon race was also in an uproar, "What's going on in the back mountain? Why are there so many dark clouds and thunder? Could it be that the tree spirits are fighting with them?!"
"No, no! The tree spirit doesn't have any great abilities to attract so much lightning."
"Do you think we'll get caught in the crossfire? Maybe we should run now! Saving our lives is more important, brothers and sisters!"
"What are you all standing there for? Pack your things and run! If you're any later, you won't be able to escape!"
"Where is the tree spirit? But the tree spirit hasn't returned yet!" Some people were worried about the tree spirit's safety. They had all grown up together since childhood, so their bond was naturally deeper.
A scallion chimed in, "What time is it now? Why worry about others! You can barely take care of yourself. If you don't make it now, you'll all be buried with us! Every one of us who survives will do. Once he gets out, he'll naturally come and join us!"
That's true; after much hesitation, many fairies still chose to leave.
After all, what's behind this is truly terrifying.
The demons quickly packed their belongings and headed north, away from the back mountain. They hadn't gone far when they reached the barrier, and everyone realized something was wrong. Someone put down their things, pointed at the barrier, and cursed, "Who did this! These shameless humans have trapped us in here! This commotion is definitely something they're doing to try and wipe us out!"
"Everyone, listen to my command! Let's work together to open the barrier around this place! That way, everyone can get out alive! Otherwise, we'll be trapped here and die!"
Everyone was very united. Upon hearing this, no one showed any intention of resisting. They all began to act, and instantly formed a line around them. Various different spiritual energies emanated from the demons in front of them, continuously attacking the barrier.
Those guarding outside noticed something amiss with the barrier, but the situation inside was very blurry and unclear. One person leaned close to the barrier, trying to see what was happening inside, but just as he brought his face close enough to make out a little, he was met with an enlarged weasel face.
At this moment, the weasel's face was ferocious, and it didn't care about transforming into human form at all. Faced with a life-or-death crisis, everyone was putting on their best efforts to escape from this dangerous place.
The guard outside the barrier stepped forward and met the weasel's gaze. He was so frightened that he backed away. The weasel, seeing a human face, gritted its teeth and roared at the demon beside it, "I see it! Behind it are those despicable and cunning humans! Everyone be careful! Keep pushing, I think this thing is about to open! Everyone keep pushing, once we get out, I will definitely slaughter these humans!"
No one doubted what the weasel said. Their eyes were filled with boundless hatred, and everyone worked even harder, determined to open up this place.
Upon realizing what was happening, the head guard outside immediately shouted to the other guards beside him, "Quickly! Level one alert! It's full of demons inside! They want to get out! We can't let them out, or we'll be doomed!"
The captain of the guard shouted these words, and everyone believed them without a doubt. They all began to work hard, and everyone's spearheads were aimed at the barrier. Those inside wanted to break through the barrier and get out, while those outside did not want them to get out. Obviously, those outside were stronger. In an instant, just as they had created a small crack in the barrier, those outside had already begun to reinforce it, making their efforts seem so ridiculous.
The commotion was so great that even Shangguan Xi and the others inside the inn noticed it, not to mention Cheng Chi and the others who were observing everything from outside the inn. "Look over there! That's the north side, isn't that where we came in? Why is it flashing now!"
When Shangguan Xi and the others, who were originally inside the inn, noticed the strange occurrence, they all went outside and looked in that direction. They were now in the middle of it all, with bursts of lightning erupting from the back mountain in front of them and the barrier trembling behind them. They were in a situation where they were lambs to the slaughter.
The innkeeper, hearing the commotion, came out of his room, a knife in one hand and oil on the other, presumably having been cooking for them. He rushed out to find out what had happened.
At this time, everyone was unusually united, sticking together for warmth, and their gazes toward the distance were not friendly.
Both Baili Xiuwen and Shui Xia looked around. Baili Xiuwen muttered, "Have they arrived?"
Shui Xia nodded uncertainly, "More or less, but I think it's not that simple. There must be something else involved."
Baili Xiuwen was slightly shocked. If this wasn't considered a big deal, then what dish could possibly be considered a big deal?
Just look at this thunder and lightning in front of it, the highlands have to consider this a big deal!
Shui Xia remained calm.
The people of Cangwu City began to flee in panic. Those who could leave the city boarded spirit boats and quickly left, while those without spirit boats relied on their own two legs to escape as quickly as possible.
The commotion in the south of the city was enormous. The Ying family could prevent everyone from seeing the scene below where they were fighting alongside the demons to see who could hold the barrier, but they couldn't stop the strange light emanating from the sky. Those lights were the best illustration of danger.
In an instant, everyone was in a state of panic. Those who knew that there was a large group of demons behind the barrier immediately fled the place, fearing that they might provoke them in the slightest.
There are practically no demons here. No one knows their strength, but it's clear they are no pushovers. Escaping is the best option.
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