Di Lin and company who had fled far away looked extremely sorry. They had begun the trip with over 30 people, but fewer than 10 had survived. Their loss was disastrous. They would definitely receive strict punishments from the academy after news of their loss spread. After all, each disciple was considered the academy's treasure. A death or two could be overlooked, but over 20 deaths would cause rather big consequences.

Although the academy would temper their disciples harshly, they wouldn't accept their disciples dying for no apparent reason. Di Lin did not seem to mind. He called his elder brother Di Shang to his side and spoke through voice transmission, "You should return to the Ziling Sect immediately and tell Father everything....