The bustle within Square Inch Mountain gradually faded as the Soul Race and the Little People Race from the Southern and Western Divisions departed.
The cultivators of the Azure Dawn Dao Realm and Jade Snail Realm, however, were in no hurry to return. Many Star Constellations called on friends and headed for Nine Provinces.
The existence of the Nine Provinces Asura Arena was no longer a secret. Earlier, cultivators from both realms who had received the news had traveled tirelessly to Nine Provinces to take part in the Asura Arena's trials.
But those had ultimately been only a small minority. Most had merely heard of the Asura Arena's wonders and had never experienced them firsthand.
This opportunity was rare, so naturally they had to enter and experience it for themselves. After all, the trials within the Asura Arena brought immense benefits to a cultivator's growth.
Upon hearing the news, Lu Ye hurriedly contacted Little Nine.
"With so many Star Constellations entering the Asura Arena, how is the burden?"
Maintaining the Asura Arena consumed resources. Part of that consumption came from Nine Provinces' foundation, but the greater portion came from Lingyu. The Asura Arena Sub-Treasure was itself a treasure, and Little Nine could borrow Lingyu's power to activate its might, constructing scenes where cultivators could undergo trials.
The stronger the cultivators entering it, the greater the consumption.
For the present-day Nine Provinces, cultivators below the Divine Sea Realm entering for trials incurred almost no consumption. Only Star Constellations did.
In the past, Nine Provinces did not have many Star Constellations, so the expenditure had naturally been small. But now, several thousand Star Constellations had gathered in Nine Provinces. That was no small number.
"It's alright," Little Nine immediately replied. "The Starry Sky Spiritual Energy is much more active than before. The