Chapter 903: Leaving Seclusion, Where Are the People?

Demonic cultivators attacking the human race's holy land — in the past, absolutely no one would believe it.

They had been beaten into street rats, only daring to hide in the shadows and eke out a living; these demonic cultivators actually dare to attack the human holy land — isn't that just walking into a trap?

However, with the emergence of the Demon Cave and the outbreak of the extermination war, many demonic cultivators saw an opportunity.

"Just simultaneously attacking the Three Holy Lands, I'm afraid............"

"Then let's first pick one and kill the chicken to scare the monkeys."

"Which one should we choose?"

"The Cloud Lotus Holy Land — nowadays the Cloud Lotus Holy Land is the strongest among the Three Holy Lands, so we'll attack the Cloud Lotus Holy Land."

The Jade Pond Holy Land is too mysterious, and the Dao One Holy Land is a newly risen holy land; its prestige among humans falls far short of the other two great holy lands.

As of now, the Cloud Lotus Holy Land is absolutely recognized as the humans' number one holy land.

Since we've chosen to attack a holy land, we should strike the strongest; as long as we take down the Cloud Lotus Holy Land, it will surely cause the human cultivators' morale to plummet.

As for that, the other demonic cultivators had no objections.

The decision was made to first strike at the Cloud Lotus Holy Land.

Soon, the demonic cultivators scattered everywhere contacted each other, continually gathering together, and rushed from all directions toward the Cloud Lotus Holy Land.

Such a large-scale operation was naturally noticed by the human cultivators on this side.

After all, this move by the demonic cultivators is indeed somewhat rash.

Along the way, they had already slaughtered several cities; upon encountering human cultivators, they did not avoid them but instead surrounded and killed them.

Anyway, the strong ones of the human race are all at Tianhong Gate; who now could stop their actions?

On the human side, they are willing but unable; even some cultivators left to guard the rear were beaten and fled in all directions.

For a time, the situation within the human realm seemed reversed; it was now the demonic cultivators' turn to reign as kings and hegemons.

And the most dangerous Cloud Lotus Holy Land had long since been emptied of people.

The many disciples, stewards, and elders inside the holy land had all rushed to Tianhong Gate, leaving only a few old, weak, sick, and disabled to guard the holy land.

But such a handful of people could obviously not withstand the onslaught of numerous demonic cultivators.

The demonic cultivators came in full force, and at the same time, the group of Cloud Lotus Holy Land's inner disciples who were in seclusion in the Cloud Dream Lotus Sea, along with Ye Zhangqing,

also finally reached the time to leave seclusion.

After secluding for almost a month, the spiritual energy accumulated in the Cloud Dream Lotus Sea had been nearly exhausted.

Finally, after forcibly sending everyone out from the Cloud Dream Lotus Sea, this seclusion was declared over.

Outside the Cloud Dream Lotus Sea, inner disciples were transmitted out one by one.

They exchanged glances, and unconsciously a smile appeared on their faces.

This Cloud Dream Lotus Sea is indeed formidable; in less than a month of seclusion, it actually rivals decades of bitter cultivation.

"Junior brother, you seem to have gained quite a lot."

"Senior brother, too."

The disciples praised each other; as for Ye Zhangqing, he suspiciously looked around.

How come I feel something strange? Where are the people?

"Senior Brother Ye Zhangqing."

Just as Ye Zhangqing stood there dazed, Shi Yiyi actively ran over, greeting him with a smiling face.

Seeing Ye Zhangqing's brows slightly furrowed, Shi Yiyi asked curiously.

"Senior Brother Ye Zhangqing, what's wrong?"

"I feel something strange; why is there no one?"

Ye Zhangqing said offhandedly; hearing this, Shi Yiyi also froze, then glanced around — yeah, why didn't she see a single person.

The Cloud Lotus Holy Land used to bustle with people coming and going, very lively, but now this quietness is a bit strange, isn't it?

Not only Ye Zhangqing and Shi Yiyi, but others also quickly noticed this.

As everyone returned to their respective caves, along the way they saw not a single person, making it even stranger.

Damn, where are the people? After walking for half a day, we haven't seen a single person inside the holy land.

Where are the disciples? My Cloud Lotus Holy Land has millions of disciples — where did they go?

After coming out of seclusion, the holy land is empty of people?

The disciples grew ever stranger; eventually they all ended up at the main hall, where fortunately they finally saw some people.

However, it was only a few old, withered stewards, whose yellow earth was almost burying their heads.

"Huh???"

These few elders were unfamiliar to the disciples; even if they had met before, it was just a passing acquaintance.

In the past, these stewards had basically chosen to wait for death, never stepping out of the gate.

But now they have all come out of seclusion — what does this mean?

Where is the Holy Lord? Where are the elders? Where are the others?

Fortunately, after a few people's explanations, everyone finally understood what had happened.

The extermination war broke out; hearing this news, all the disciples were shocked — while they were in seclusion, the extermination war arrived.

However, one of those old stewards, without dwelling too much on it, simply gave a brief rundown of the situation and then hurriedly told everyone.

"Cut the chatter — you all need to rush to Tianhong Gate right now."

"What exactly happened?"

"The demonic cultivators are coming."

Taking advantage of the rear's emptiness, numerous demonic cultivators have already been continually gathering outside the Cloud Lotus Holy Land.

No need to think — everyone knows what these demonic cultivators intend to do; with only these people left behind by the holy land, it's utterly impossible to block so many demonic cultivators, and even if all the inner disciples were still here, they could not stop them either.

These old-timers already have limited lifespans; it doesn't matter anyway. Even if they die, they must defend the holy land to the death.

But the inner disciples present here are different.

Each possesses top-tier talent; they are the future of the holy land. If they die here, it will definitely be a huge loss for the Yunluo Holy Land.

You should know, to cultivate these inner disciples, the holy land has expended manpower and resources—an astronomical figure.

Without them, how will the Yunluo Holy Land develop in the future?

So, several senior stewards had long decided they must get them out safely.

Just hearing this, the leading youth shouted coldly.

「No, the holy land is in crisis—how could we leave? As disciples of the holy land, to watch the demonic cultivators seize it and still have face。」

「Not bad, Senior Brother is right—we won't leave。」

「The demonic cultivators are rampant—how can we, as disciples of the holy land, flee the battlefield。」

The one who spoke first was the senior brother of the Yunluo Holy Land, Nangong Qing.

His cultivation strength is also the highest among the many disciples present.

He has already reached the peak of the Heavenly Human Realm; only a miracle away from breaking through to Shèngjìng, to catch up with the older generation of experts.

Seeing the disciples unwilling to leave, the senior stewards also felt mixed emotions.

Their loyalty to the holy land comforts them, but staying would be of no use to the Yunluo Holy Land.

With just these people present, it's impossible to block so many demonic cultivators; even with the aid of the holy land's Formation, there's not the slightest chance of victory.

So, the senior stewards still darkened their faces and cursed.

「Nonsense, you are all the hope and future of the holy land—what point is there in dying pointlessly here? 」

「Your being alive is the greatest help to the holy land; if it's occupied, we can retake it later—but if you all perish here, who will the Yunluo Holy Land rely on in the future? Are you trying to cut off the holy land's future。」