The tremors of the array formation weren't limited to Fish Leaping Cliff. They were instantly transmitted to the various branches of the Fifth Ring, to the places where the rankings were announced in real time. There were sects, as well as large cities and great clans. At this moment, the cultivation world of the Fifth Ring, which had been silent for many years, was seething with excitement!
Three Pristine Heavenly Land, Supreme Immemorial Cloud Mountain, Sangharama Oracle Lake, and so on. The meddlesome Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators set off on their respective journeys. This was not the action of the sects, but the spontaneous mentality of the Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators.
The first wave of cultivators who set off were mostly the meddlesome ones. In fact, there were not many who had the ability to defeat the audacious challenger. This was determined by the specific shape of the Fifth Ring Foundation Establishment Stage.
The various sects and orthodoxies were scattered across the five rings of the continent, and their distances varied. The ones that were far away would take several years, while the ones that were close would take several months to cross the Wolf Ridge. Thus, a very practical question was, what if the challenge was already over after all the hardships they had to go through?
There was no rule stating that anyone had to go. Other than the top ten cultivators on the ranking, they were the first to bear the brunt of the challenge. Therefore, those who were rushing to the front were mostly idlers. Of course, there were also some who really wanted to test the strength of the challenger. This was especially true for the cultivators who were ranked around the hundredth place. If they defeated the challenger, they would directly take over the position of the top eleven Swordsman.
Based on history, the real challenge would only come three or four years later. When Lou Xiaoyi showed his strength and made people look at him in a new light, the real experts would flock to him. The last five or six years would be the most difficult because not only would the people who came to him be strong, but they would also have a clear understanding of his personal fighting habits, but he would not know what his opponent was good at!
However, there were also large-scale groups that acted quickly. For example, Xuanyuan! Flying Sword Mountain! Firmament Sword Sect!
If their own Swordsman wanted to act like a big boss, his brothers would definitely support him! Even though there was basically no injustice in Fish Leaping Cliff, there was a huge difference between having one's own people and not having one's own people. With a large group of Swordsman standing there, anyone would restrain their thoughts of doing bad things!
When Master Lou Xiaoyi slammed his gavel on the table, someone had to shout 'mighty' and 'silence'!
The higher-ups of Xuanyuan reacted quickly. Regardless of whether it was the Thunder Palace or the Soaring Heaven Pavilion, they immediately issued a strict order, forbidding any Swordsman below the peak of the Foundation Establishment Stage from entering! This was also a form of protection, protecting them so that they wouldn't waste ten years in vain!
It was human nature, and even more so, the nature of cultivators. The Swordsman had not had such a joyous day in a long time!
Although the order was strict, as long as one wanted to go there, there were countless loopholes. Therefore, whether it was Wen Guang Feng or Rising Heaven Pavilion, all the sect missions were snatched up. There was only one goal: to get out of the dome first! As for where to go after leaving, who would be able to check one by one?
Soon, the mission was over. What came next was to visit relatives, friends, rest leave, marriage leave, home leave, period leave … There were countless weird reasons, such as Second Uncle's great-aunt's distant cousin who had unfortunately passed away, and he needed to offer his condolences …
However, the fastest group to leave were of course those who were already at the peak of the Foundation Establishment Stage and were looking for opportunities to break through to the Core Formation Stage. They had a legitimate reason, and no one could stop them!
For example, the cursing Yan Bo and the anxious Second Senior Brother of the External Sword Sect … During this period of time, in a certain direction in the Western Regions, the light of flying swords in the sky had never stopped! One after another, endless, and connected into a string!
The cultivators who saw it felt strange. Was this a group of Swordsman going to fight? But it didn't seem like it! If they were organized, they should form a group before leaving. They couldn't just leave one by one …
After they figured out the reason, a large group of idlers followed the sword lights and ran. As long as they were confident that they could barely cross Wolf Ridge, they wouldn't be willing to stay out of it. Making a ruckus was their nature. Regardless of whether they succeeded or failed in this challenge, it would be a joyous show!
The Foundation Establishment cultivators at the bottom of the Fifth Ring hadn't gathered like this in a long time! The Outer Heavens wasn't their domain, and the realm was also the main stage for Jin Dan. It was a stage that truly belonged to them, and Fish Leaping Cliff could definitely be called the most special place.
It wasn't just the Western Regions; it was the same for the entire Fifth Ring. Some went to help Lou Xiaoyi set up a place, while even more went to undermine him. In terms of absolute numbers, the foundation of the Law Vein was much deeper than the Sword Vein. Therefore, even if the percentage of people who went was far less than the Sword Vein, they still had the advantage in terms of absolute numbers!
In the Ascension Hall of Thousand Virtues Peak, several Hall Masters were still discussing this matter.
One of the Jin Dan was very dissatisfied. "This Cigarette Butt, he didn't even report back when he left Peacock Palace. He does things his own way without any organization or discipline! Peacock Palace just caused trouble and was imprisoned for fifty years. Now that he's out, he's causing trouble again. Is he going to cause trouble for another ten years?
He wondered if this would affect the plans that the Sect had been plotting all this time. If that's the case, this Cigarette Butt's actions will be the root of the disaster! "
Another Jin Dan retorted, "The Peacock Palace incident isn't considered his fault, right? The sect has already decided on this point, it's just that it hasn't been announced yet!
As for the sect's plans, they've already been in the works for decades. Who knows how many more years it'll take? With this style of planning, it might not even be announced even if this batch of disciples were to die. How can it affect the sect's plans?
Stabbing Fish Leaping Cliff with a sword is indeed a bit reckless. However, since no one from our External Sword Sect has done so before, it's not wrong to set a precedent. There's no reason why our External Sword Sect can't do what our Internal Sword Sect has done before.
Success or failure isn't important. The key is to have the momentum! "
Their arguments were meaningless and couldn't change the facts. Moreover, the External Sword Sect didn't stipulate that their disciples couldn't stab Fish Leaping Cliff with a sword. They were limited by their strength and didn't have such extravagant hopes. However, now that a disciple had actually gone, doubts were doubts, but they couldn't be discouraged. Everyone understood this principle.
One Jin Dan said, "Since he's already gone, we can't do anything about it. Why bother? I think this Cigarette Butt can still last for a few years. With his strength, isn't it too much to say that he's the de facto Senior Brother of the Dome Foundation Establishment Group? Is it too much for our Xuanyuan's Senior Brother to stab a sword? "
Everyone sighed. They couldn't go, so they could only chat idly here. One Jin Dan looked at the silent Hall Master Gu Gang.
"Senior Brother! I heard that you know this disciple very well. What do you think his actions this time have in mind? Will it succeed? "
Gu Gang sighed. "I don't know what his intentions are. I haven't seen him in a long time! However, his temper isn't like that. Previously, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he was just a bum waiting to die. He's just a guy who isn't willing to take responsibility and lives his own life!
But now, since he dares to stab a sword, it at least proves that he's beginning to have a hint of a Swordsman's way of thinking! This change is what I value the most. Little Eagle will eventually grow up and soar into the sky. Whether he's willing or not, this is his final destination!
However, based on my understanding, this kid isn't an impulsive person. Since he dares to stab a sword, it means that he's confident! Let's wait and see! "
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