Aksai shook his head and addressed Jian with a calm but firm tone.
"That won't work either. First of all, this isn't just one rogue demonic faction acting in the Wild Devil Lands. It's a coalition of all the demonic forces under the three major demonic sects. Aside from a few minor factions trying to stay off the radar, the rest of them—big or small—are in on this. They're all taking coordinated action."
He paused, letting the weight of his words settle. The group's expressions grew more serious.
"It means that it's not just us who are targets. Every group of cultivators passing through these lands, even on legal routes, is in danger. Do you really think you'll be safe trying to head back to Haan Di under these conditions?" Aksai asked, his eyes locking with Jian's.
