"We'd better not get too involved, lest we repeat the mistakes of Xiao and Feng Huo."
"Exactly. Let the Soul Devouring Clan and the Cangmang Chamber of Commerce handle this matter."
"I'd like to see whether this mysterious Dao Venerable Wuji is stronger, or whether the two great powers have the upper hand. I'm looking forward to it."
Outside the grand formation, the many rulers began discussing the matter.
The Dao Lords who had originally harbored designs on Wuji immediately dismissed such improper thoughts upon learning of Xiao's and Feng Huo's deaths, turning their attention instead to Wuji's next move.
As for the Dao Lords of those great powers coveting Wuji, they too appeared hesitant, uncertain whether to continue hunting him.
After weighing their options, they ultimately decided to wait and see—if Wuji proved unworthy of his reputation, they naturally would not miss the chance to strike him while he was down; if he truly was as terrifying as rumored, they would abandon their plans completely.
While the rulers were still discussing the matter, the "mysterious" grand formation in the distance quietly vanished, and Wuji's figure emerged.
His cold gaze swept over the many rulers in the distance, and the invisible sharpness of it made even some Dao Lords shudder inwardly.
"What a Cangmang Chamber of Commerce, what a Soul Devouring Clan! Hmph, I'll accept the 'gift' you sent me. In the future, I will naturally repay you with a generous gift!"
There was no anger on Wuji's face. He merely cast a calm glance at the people of the Soul Devouring Clan and the Cangmang Chamber of Commerce before flashing away and disappearing.
He had originally intended to kill them all, but after giving it some thought, he chose to let it go.
The sense of crisis deep within