Chapter 615: Overlord Legion

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. As for what will happen next, it no longer has anything to do with us."

"Little brother, what if the others spread the news of what happened?" Di Shang asked with a frown.

"Don't worry. They won't have the chance," Di Lin said with a sharp glint in his eyes.

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Xiang Shaoyun and company did not spend a second longer at the valley filled with poisonous miasma. They started their return journey to the academy. On their way back, they did not forget to gather some more treasures in passing. One could say that they were returning from a rewarding journey.

When they neared the academy, Shou Xie said solemnly, "Young Master Xiang, from today onward, we will be following you. I hope you can take care of us!"

Although Shou Xie was also a special recruit and was not lacking in talent, there was still a big gap between him and the many genius disciples. He might be able to control demonic beasts, but it did not seem possible to obtain power in the academy relying on that alone. After more interactions with Xiang Shaoyun, he had a feeling it was time he made a choice.

He was confident Xiang Shaoyun would not be willing to keep a low profile forever. Sooner or later, he would unite a group of people under his lead. Taking the chance when Xiang Shaoyun had yet to do that, Shou Xie decided to join. That way, he would be considered a senior figure in Xiang Shaoyun's faction in the future. It would give him a status that was entirely different from being an ordinary member.

Xiang Shaoyun did not reject the offer. He smiled and said, "Feel free to look for me if you have any issu