The same went for those weaker Mortal Cultivators with no one to back them.
At this moment, they too were panicking.
Previously!
Before the Venerables, they had revealed what they had gained in the Secret Realm.
The Venerables had not coveted those rare treasures, but that did not mean other Nascent Soul cultivators, great demons, and powerful figures would remain unmoved.
Once there was no Supreme being to keep them in check, weak Mortal Cultivators like them would surely be plundered by other powerful figures.
That would still be the better outcome.
If they were unlucky, there was a high chance they would die in these waters.
Therefore!
Before everyone's eyes, they took out their envy-inducing gains and offered them to highly renowned powerful figures, hoping to gain their protection.
Faced with such unexpected gains, the many powerful figures naturally had no reason to refuse.
Of course.
They did not go too far with it. Some powerful figures even bestowed a few useful treasures in return.
But they were not particularly precious!
They would not make others jealous.
For a time!
Those Mortal Cultivators who had revealed envy-inducing gains before the Supremes were all scrambling to find a way out.
Of course.
Those powerful figures confident in their own strength paid no heed to these little maneuvers, merely silently memorizing a few faces.
Likewise!
Those Mortal Cultivators with backing were not greatly affected by this.
Especially those from peak races and the Venerables' disciples—powerful figures with formidable backgrounds.
However!
The subtle changes beyond the Formation Light Screen did not escape the notice of the Supremes, yet none of them cared. Not even their gazes stirred in the slightest.
Clearly.
Such trivial matters could not evoke even a shred of pity from them.
At this moment!
Several Demon Venerables cast a