Voices rang out in the arena once more. The cultivators who had not yet had time to step forward frowned deeply, wariness flickering in their eyes.
The unknown had always been the most terrifying thing.
Even for Tribulation Crossing stage cultivators, it was no different.
Before they understood what was happening, naturally none of them dared act rashly.
And beneath everyone's watchful gazes.
In the brief span of a quarter-hour, the scene underwent further changes.
The crowd, which seemed frozen in place.
Suddenly.
Nearly eighty percent of the cultivators were sent flying backward.
The remaining twenty percent resumed moving and continued forward.
Compared to before, their expressions had turned more solemn, while their eyes held several degrees more anticipation.
"Fellow Daoist, what happened just now? Why did you all..."
Before the cultivators thrown back could steady themselves, others immediately stepped forward to question them.
Hearing this.
The many cultivators who had been forced back steadied themselves and swiftly adjusted their condition.
Only after a moment did someone finally speak.
"I truly never expected Shenzhu Mountain Villa's trial to be something like this."
"I had merely wanted to join in the excitement and see what kind of treasure this Divine Weapon of Shenzhu Mountain Villa truly was.
Who would have thought I would have no fate with this Sword Discussion Convention.
So be it. My skill falls short of others'; this old man is utterly convinced."
"What a Shenzhu Mountain Villa, what a trial. I only wonder whose hands Shenzhu Mountain Villa's Divine Weapon will ultimately fall into."
Conversations rose one after another. As they spoke, the Tribulation Crossing stage cultivators who had retreated quietly moved off to one side.
Most cultivators simply shook their heads and left, though a few still looked toward Shenzhu Mountain Villa, their eyes brimming