When he could finally perceive his surroundings again, Austin found that he had already returned to the entrance of the Fallen Immortal World. He was in a forest near the space crack.
The gnome and Violet stood beside Austin too, and they were also gazing at the environment with curiosity.
"It seems like we accidentally triggered a teleportation array, which threw us out instantly,"
the gnome remarked with a bitter smile.
Violet nodded in agreement.
Austin agreed too. And the thought of the numerous special ruling crystals that he had just seen lying around in the palace made his heart ache.
Before they had time to dwell on it, more people began to come out.
Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!
Figures of cultivators continued to appear out of thin air. After a closer inspection, Austin recalled that these were all the cultivators who had entered the Fallen Immortal World earlier.
After a few moments, he saw that every single person who had entered the Fallen Immortal World had been thrown out.
"Looks like we aren't the only one. I think that's all of them over there. That's a bit of comfort,"
Violet said with a smile.
"That is right. Either something shady is going on, or it really is time for the Fallen Immortal World to close, which was why everyone was transported out. In any case, we are out of luck.
It seems that our exploration of the Fallen Immortal World is completely over,"
Austin remarked with a nod.
"Elder Sharp!"
Austin suddenly saw Elder Sharp, the three other elders, and the four stewards of the Flame Holy Land. He called them out immediately.
The disciples of the Flame Holy Land were also assembled nearby under Elder Brendan.
Austin went over there to join them. Perhaps they might know what was going on.
Before he could ask, Elder Brendan had a response, "Let's go back to the headquarters. We can talk about this later."
With a wave of his hand, Elder Sharp led the people of his sect away. They left instantly, ignoring the general hubbub and confusion.
Just as the people of the Flame Holy Land left, dozens of figures appeared on the top of a mountain nearby. It looked like they were discussing something, and their gazes were locked at the place Austin and his friends had been standing.
If he himself were here, he would have recognized them; most of these people were elite disciples from the Middle Pilgrim Land and the four schools. They belonged to the young generation.
Among them were the Holy Son of the Unworldly Sect, the Holy Son of the Heavenly Mysterious Sect, that of the Nether Sect, and that of the Black Inferno Sect. Also present were a few young and elite disciples of the four schools. They seemed to have joined forces, since none of them was sho
at we have known who he is, it will be much easier for us to find our revenge.
He won't be able to escape this time,"
sneered the Holy Son of the Black Inferno Sect.
"You know, it is a bit ridiculous too! I did not expect a young man from the East Mainland would be so imperious!
After looting so many treasures which belonged to us, he merely carried on with his life as if nothing had happened and enjoyed the amenities that should have been ours!"
The gloomy and cold laughter of the Holy Son of the Nether Sect sounded in the air. There was an air of sarcasm in his laugh, though.
"Austin! Prepare to pay your debt with blood, brat!"
The Holy Son of the Unworldly Sect raised the golden halberd he was gripping tightly in his right hand. His eyes were cold and murderous.
"We now know that Austin has committed a lot of unforgivable sins in the Fallen Immortal World.
You may not know this yet, but Austin has long become notorious for his bloodthirsty violence in the East Mainland.
However, no one ever expected that he would have the nerve to provoke the Middle Pilgrim Land and the four schools.
I have to say that guy is either really crazy or a complete freaking genius,"
said Henry.
"Okay, everyone, I want you to report these developments to the topmost people of your sects and try to obtain the support of the leaders. After that, we'll go to the Flame Holy Land together and get even with Austin. If they try to get in the way, let them! They shall suffer the same fate.
Besides, I don't think that a mere holy land of this wretched place would dare to stand against powerful sects of the Middle Pilgrim Land like ours and the four schools!"
the Holy Son of the Black Inferno Sect ordered loudly.
"All right! We have our tasks! Let's go!"
The rest of the people nodded and agreed.