Innocent Bystanders in a Fight

At a time like this, every coincidence and accident had to be treated as a scheme.

Wenge had come this far, entering the Five Continents Grand Competition as a disciple of a minor sect, after pouring in untold effort and dedication. He was exceedingly vigilant now.

Even when facing Chunjun and Fu Shennong, with whom he had once shared a blood feud as deep as the sea, he chose to hold his troops in place, without the slightest curiosity.

Venerable Tai Chi sent people to secretly investigate the situation and, at the same time, sent a flying message back to the Southern Continent to inquire about True Monarch Guangmu.

During this time, she also secretly observed Wenge's attitude. Seeing how steady and composed he was, how he immersed himself every day in medical classics and herb manuals without the slightest concern for outside affairs, she was quietly satisfied.

She could also understand why True Monarch Guangmu had once protected him with all his strength.

He truly was a rare talent, one who had nearly perished in the Tianyi Sect...

After what had happened to Wenge, Lin Qi and Tan Yueqing became even more vigilant.

But just because they did not wish to go out did not mean the others from the Southern Continent felt the same way, including most of the Tianyi Sect disciples.

Moreover, if the Southern Continent cultivators all entered seclusion to cultivate the moment they arrived, the outside world would likely mock the Southern Continent for being timid and afraid of trouble. That truly would not be appropriate.

After much deliberation, Venerable Tai Chi divided the sect's Golden Core and Qi Refinement disciples into three groups, led respectively by Lin Qi, Tan Yueqing, and Yuan Xi.

For minor matters, one of the three had to lead the