The location where the Vast Earth Empire had set its trap was indeed just as they had predicted—hardly anyone dared to barge in carelessly. However, as the Vast Earth Empire spread rumors, more and more people began arriving at the Fallen Soul Swamp.
To that end, the Vast Earth Empire openly dispatched a troop of soldiers to the edge of its territory, where they began warning off outsiders. Ordinary people knew this was an area the Vast Earth Empire was searching, and for one reason or another, they would steer clear. If anyone insisted on forcing their way in or sneaking inside, the Vast Earth Empire's people would not stop them, instead allowing them to enter.
But after entering, some unfamiliar faces died in the swamp. Those lucky enough to survive would also be cleaned up by the clearing squads dispatched by the Vast Earth Empire afterward. With such tight defenses, very few could truly make it through.
And even if they did make it through, the benefits they gained would not compare to what they could find elsewhere. If Huo Hai had not known the Vast Earth Empire's intentions, he feared that in the end, he might truly have been the only one capable of reaching the trap's location.
Yet among all those who could enter and still wanted to enter, there would be no one besides himself. Huo Hai's heart tightened. The Vast Earth Empire truly was no simple matter. In the future, he absolutely could not underestimate any faction.
By the very next day, quite a few people had arrived. Huo Hai simply could not be bothered with them. It did not matter if he made them wait a few days. In order to capture him, those people would likely maintain the Spirit Formation where they were