My best friend asked me if I was still doing system tasks.

"Oh right, thinking about the Gu worms reminds me of Yan Yuan Xie Zun, and something else came to mind!"

Wenren Ya nervously reminded her, "Isn't the Northern Peak Divine Continent of your Canglan Realm always a secluded place where sects and aristocratic families live in peace and do not contend with the world?"

Besides the Western Barbarian Divine Continent, the place Taibai Pavilion most wanted to conquer was the Northern Peak Divine Continent.

Because the Northern Divine Continent is isolated from the outside world, it's difficult for outsiders to know and offer assistance if something happens there. After you leave the secret realm, you should send someone to the Northern Divine Continent to see if they need help.

Rong Zheng of Bai Yuzhai blurted out sarcastically, "It's easy to say, but the three continents of the East, South, and West are struggling to survive themselves. How can they possibly help them?"

Ju Yi glared at Rong Zheng and tried to defend him: "It's not that we want to stand by and watch someone die, it's just that we can't help them in the current situation."

"I know what you mean, but does that mean that the hidden sects and families in the Northern Divine Continent also have divine artifacts?"

"If you're not afraid that the Canghai Realm and Taibai Pavilion will obtain the divine artifacts and then use them on you, then it's really fine."

Wenren Ya knew they were in a difficult position, but she was just giving them a heads-up. If they didn't take it to heart, she would stop there.

Ji Daoyun's divine sense swept over everyone present: "The Gu worms in everyone's bodies should have been completely eliminated, right?"

A chorus of agreement erupted around him.

"We need to consider the following related matters."

Ji Daoyun summoned the leaders of Beiwen Temple and Baiyuzhai to come forward. They imprisoned the prisoners of Beiwen Temple in the formation to prevent any unscrupulous individuals from relaying their arrangements.

"You can all see the red light in the eastern sky now. I suspect that this might be the key to leaving the secret realm."

Ji Daoyun said bluntly, "Although I don't know how many enemies there will be, my Shiren Sect is determined to leave."

Fellow Daoist Wenren has made his point very clear. We not only need to go out and warn the world about the conspiracy between the Immortal Envoy, the Canghai Realm, and the Taibai Pavilion, but we also need to gather manpower to go to the Northern Peak Divine Continent to provide assistance.”

Ji Hetong somehow gleaned from Ji Daoyun's words that the Shiren Sect intended to withdraw on its own, and couldn't help but say, "If you're leaving, then we'll definitely go with you."

"If you wish to leave with our Shiren Sect, I would naturally welcome you to join us."

Ji Daoyun changed the subject, "But there are still many fellow cultivators in the secret realm. They could become victims of the Canghai Realm and Taibai Pavilion at any time, and they need someone to deliver this Gu worm. I wonder what you all think?"

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent. They all wanted to leave this horrible place as soon as possible, not knowing how many dangers awaited them in this secret realm. They just wanted to save their own lives.

"I understand what you all mean."

Ji Daoyun's attitude remained as calm as ever. "In that case, do you know any sects you are familiar with in the secret realm?"

You and the disciples of the Shiren Sect, please leave the secret realm first. I will stay behind alone to continue helping those who have entered the secret realm to resolve the problem of the Gu worms on their bodies.

If you can get in touch with them, that would be ideal; then we can arrange a meeting place. If not, then we'll just have to take our chances.

Kong Wen chanted a Buddhist prayer, bowed, and said, "Fellow Daoist Ji, you are truly righteous! This humble monk is also willing to stay and face this together with you."

A few scattered voices echoed from the crowd, whether out of righteousness or concern for their friends and fellow disciples, they all wanted to stay and assist Ji Daoyun.

Just as Ji Daoyun was about to speak, an unexpected event occurred—

Feathers flew back from afar, circling directly above the group and chirping urgently.

Upon hearing the feather's warning, Dou Xueran shouted, "Junior Uncle! There are over forty people heading this way from the south! They're also bringing three or four beasts that we don't know if they're magical or monsters!"

Chu Jun glanced at the Golden Cauldron Sect cultivators in the formation and quickly said, "Let's retreat first and ensure our own safety. Leave those people here and don't worry about them. If we take them with us, we should also prevent them from using any underhanded tricks."

Lin Zhuzui, holding his sword, had already assumed a defensive stance: "Junior Uncle, we can't separate now. If we do, won't we be defeated one by one?"

"Kong Wen, Chu Jun, let's get the children to the exit of the secret realm first!"

Ji Daoyun understood what Chu Jun and Lin Zhuzui meant, and he gestured for everyone to quickly use their swords or their weapons.

The group of dozens immediately headed east to avoid a direct confrontation with the enemy.

Ruan Chayan patted the listless Jinhua cat reassuringly: "You should go back to your spirit beast pouch and stay there. Don't bully Huajiao anymore."

Ruan Chayan shoved the meowing Jinhua cat into her spirit beast pouch, then summoned her magic weapon and reached out to pull Luo Hanying along with the group.

Ji Daoyun instructed, "Lin Zhuzui, Song Yingshi, and Ruan Chayan, the three of you take good care of the other disciples and focus on leaving the Guangxu Secret Realm. I will now cover your retreat."

After leaving, first contact your fellow disciples to ensure your safety, then report the situation to the sect leader and request that they send people into the secret realm to support the various sects.

Lin Zhuzui looked at Ji Daoyun in disbelief: "Junior Uncle! How can you hold them off by yourself? I want to go with you!"

He clearly said he wanted to stay in the secret realm too, so why did Ji Daoyun make this arrangement?

Ji Daoyun's calm expression carried a hint of worry: "I'm worried about you staying here. I have a divine artifact, so they won't do anything to me. Your cultivation levels are low, so you need to protect yourselves."

Lin Zhuzui was about to argue when Ji Daoyun saw his determination and said directly, "Alright, you'll cover my retreat."

"Song Kangnian, Song Yingshi, Ruan Chayan, you will follow orders!"

"Yes!" "Understood!" "Okay!"

The three agreed in unison, forming hand seals to accelerate their advance, and flew to the front, left, and right of their fellow disciple respectively.

Chu Jun also called out by name: "Le Shan, Ju Yi, you two are senior brothers and sisters, take good care of your junior brothers and sisters, follow the fellow Daoists of Shi Ren Sect, and don't hold them back."

I'm going to help Ji Daoyun.

"Senior brother, come back alive. Baiyuzhai can't do without you." Ji Leshan said with a heavy heart.

Ju Yi's eyes were already filled with tears: "Senior Brother Chu, please be careful."

"Amitabha." Kongwen put his hands together in prayer. "Empty vision, empty smell, I need not say more. Farewell."

The monks clasped their hands together, their expressions filled with grief.