At this moment, outside the entrance to Bald Bird's treasure vault, countless cultivators were still looking around, trying to find the brat Bald Bird had mentioned.
Yet some remained clear-headed and said in deep voices, "Don't be fooled by that bird. It must be trying to divert our attention and stop us from breaking the array."
"That makes sense. That bird is crafty beyond measure—it must be exactly as you say. There's no need to pay it any mind. Keep thinking of a way to break the array." Many people came to their senses and nodded in agreement.
The Qin Clan's three outstanding young geniuses had also retreated. The ten killing arrays inside had fused together; such a method was already far beyond their reach. They needed the aid of the three Spirit Refining Stage elders. Moreover, the oppressive killing intent emanating from the grand array made things extremely difficult for them, so they could only withdraw first.
"This array is far too troublesome. In my clan, only the current clan head can achieve something of this caliber! How did that bird manage it?" one of the Qin Clan's Spirit Refining Stage elders said grimly.
"It seems we'll have to borrow some outside help, or breaking this array will be difficult!" Another elder spoke with equal gravity. A faint cold gleam flickered in his eyes as he looked over the gathered cultivators.
"Outside help? What do you mean?" Feeling the chill in that elder's gaze, the crowd immediately shuddered, a bad premonition rising in their hearts.
"We need someone to probe the array. Otherwise, it will be difficult to locate the array eye! Of course, there is some danger, but we will join forces and use an incantation to protect your lives. And once it is done, the one probing