Before long.
The sect-defending cultivation technique of the ancient sect [Green Lotus Sect], the [Green Lotus True Scripture], was sold for a sky-high price.
In the end, it was bought by an unnamed Mortal Cultivator.
Once the transaction was complete, that unnamed Mortal Cultivator did not linger at the auction and immediately turned to leave.
It was then that
Cheng Buzheng noticed something interesting.
Several Mortal Cultivators and members of the Demon Race seated upon their thrones rose at once and left as well.
There were also some powerful figures who had already risen from their thrones, but upon seeing the many powerful figures heading out, they seemed somewhat apprehensive and ultimately sat back down.
For a moment, the scene was rather awkward.
Yet powerful figures who had cultivated to such a realm had long tempered their skin into something impervious to blades and spears. Their expressions remained calm as they sat down again.
Likewise, upon seeing this, Cheng Buzheng understood what those powerful figures following after them seemed to be planning.
They were not going to engage in murder and treasure-snatching.
Rather, they were going to investigate the background and origins of the Mortal Cultivator who had obtained the [Green Lotus True Scripture].
So they could scheme against him in the future.
After all, this was the Forbidden Ancient City, an ancient city guarded by Supreme powerhouses.
Therefore, those powerful figures trailing after him would absolutely not make a move within the Forbidden Ancient City—unless the powerful figure who had bought the cultivation technique sought death himself and directly left this Forbidden Ancient City.
Of course, even if the Mortal Cultivator who had bought the technique did not leave the Forbidden Ancient City, if he could not shake off the many followers behind him...
then having his origins exposed