Entering the Garden
Saying they needed to get ready, the Li Chen Sect disciples did not actually turn back immediately to head toward that patch of gray smoke. Perhaps some of the younger disciples felt a slight commotion, but under the leadership of veteran senior brothers like Hua Xifeng, they quickly continued toward the retreat.
Seeing that Yu Ci looked a bit puzzled, Li You cheerfully patted his shoulder and explained, "Did you forget? After the Sword Garden opens, anyone can enter within thirty-six hours. Of course, going early has its advantages, but we don't care about such petty gains. Getting our own condition adjusted properly is the right thing to do."
Yu Ci gave a soft oh, then looked ahead at Hua Xifeng, Xiao Lu, and the others. Sure enough, they were all poised and calm, not finding the smoke and clouds over there unusual at all, which made him feel rather admiring. This composed posture was not only the breath-cultivation kung fu they had honed through years of practice, but also their self-confidence in their own abilities. Naturally, it also included the heavy backing that the behemoth Li Chen Sect gave them.
This bearing and spirit originated from within them and influenced the circle of junior brothers around them. Naturally, these Li Chen Sect disciples on the mountain path all blended into it. Regardless of whether they could truly cast aside the distractions of the distant hubbub or ignore the temptation of those opportunities within the smoke and clouds, at least right now as they walked the mountain path, it was a completely different realm compared to the chaotic scene around the pillar of smoke and vapor.
Yu Ci glanced back once more, though not to look at that patch of gray smoke, but rather to gaze afar