The moment they left the protection of the City-Protection Talisman Array, the talisman drawn by Lord Owen Bertram immediately took effect, shielding both himself and Magpie from the evil energy. Owen Bertram wasn't afraid for himself, but mainly wanted to protect Magpie.
It felt like they were back in the Village at that instant!
The surroundings were foggy and mysterious. From time to time, strange noises could be heard, like the painful screams of ghosts or the whispers of some unknown presence. Some noises seemed to come from afar, carried by the wind, while others sounded as if they were exploding right next to their ears.
Not to mention ordinary people, even high-level cultivators with insufficient mental cultivation would immediately undergo Demonic Transformation when exposed to such an environment!