For a moment, the various factions were stunned by the representative from the Sacred Bone Villa. No one dared to step forward in protest, let alone attempt to force their way through the mountain gates. They were unwilling to leave empty-handed, yet what group would be foolish enough to be the first to charge in and serve as cannon fodder? Even if all the factions joined forces, they would be no match for the Sacred Bone Villa.
The deterrence of a Level 4 Soul-Darkener far exceeded the combined strength of numerous top-tier factions. Even a Level 3 Soul-Darkener was no different from an ant in the presence of a Level 4. The two sides remained at an impasse; the experts from the various groups dared not ascend the mountain, and the guards of the Sacred Bone Villa could not drive them away. They simply glared at one another.
After several hours, more people arrived, having purchased information from the Hundred-Know Pavilion or other clandestine channels. As a result, the number of island factions gathered at the foot of Qitian Peak grew steadily. The matter had become a sensation, and many cultivators who did not understand the situation had come to watch the spectacle or hoped to fish in troubled waters.
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