Lu Ye did not join the conversation. Upon arriving here, in an instant, his Spiritual Sense enveloped the crack where the light pillar appeared.
The next moment, Lu Ye’s expression became slightly strange.
Opportunity?
Why does it feel a bit odd?
Old Mo stood with his hands behind his back, his aged eyes scanning the crowd, noticing that the number of people arriving quickly reached the number of two.
In fact, it was already increasing toward twenty or thirty.
However, among these people, Old Mo did not sense anyone stronger than himself, and thus he relaxed.
This means that even if the opportunity is indeed confirmed later, he could rely on his strength and status to secure the largest share.
"In my view, this light pillar is still ongoing, and we do not yet know what risks are contained within. We might as well wait until the pillar dissipates before proceeding with explorations," Old Mo said slowly after a moment.
Upon hearing this, the dozens of cultivators present pondered for a moment, all feeling it made sense and nodded in agreement.
"Old Mo makes a valid point, let us follow his advice."
"Indeed, acting rashly now might misfire. Let’s observe and see what happens first."
After thinking for a moment, Old Mo said, "With so many friends present, I propose that we screen off the commotion at this place. What do you all think?"
He meant that there were enough people here already, and it was not desirable to attract more.
Therefore, screening off the opportunity’s commotion would leave those present to compete based on ability.
For this, none of the others had any objections. More people arriving would only increase the competition pressure.
Old Mo, being at the Peak of Earth Realm, was currently the first in Qing Province. He had no fear, but those rushing over from the Mortal Realm Grandmaster and Earth Realm Early Stage did not dare to speak like this.
Lu Ye remained silent, quietly observing their actions.
A moment later, with the cooperation of several cultivators, a huge screening barrier was instantly set up here.
It enveloped the pillar of light that originally shot directly into the sky. From the outside, such a spectacle was no longer visible.
Instantly, Old Mo nodded in satisfaction.
"Ladies and gentlemen, let’s just watch what happens."
Some clever-minded cultivators began preparing to guard against those around them.
After all, if someone were to backstab later, it wouldn’t be anything extraordinary.
"Honored Husband, what is this? It doesn’t seem like an opportunity to me." By Lu Ye’s side, Youluo also communicated this through sound transmission.
After all, having fallen from a peak realm, her experience was much greater than that of these cultivators present.
Therefore, she also noticed something odd about this pillar of light.
"Indeed there is something wrong, let’s keep watching." Lu Ye nodded.
The transmission of their conversation was completely unknown to the cultivators present.
A moment later, the upward momentum of the light pillar finally weakened, as if something inside was about to emerge...
At this moment, everyone’s attention was focused on this.
And Lu Ye seemed to have sensed something, his expression becoming increasingly strange...
Could it be... that?!
Boom!
The light pillar suddenly became violent again, and something abruptly shot out from within.
"The treasure has appeared, rush quickly!"
At this moment, someone shouted, and immediately, all the cultivators present went mad.
Even though they had yet to see clearly what was inside the light pillar, rushing first could not be wrong.
If you’re one step slower, you’ll be slow step by step.
No one wanted to fall behind from the start!
In an instant, the situation here became chaotic, and at this time, no one cared about the screening barrier anymore, which promptly collapsed.
But before these people could approach the light pillar, they were instantly blasted away by an irresistible force.
Whether it was Mortal Realm or Earth Realm, or even Old Mo, who had reached the peak of Earth Realm, they all were the same.
"What’s going on? Such a powerful force, we can’t even get close?!"
"That doesn’t seem like a treasure; it looks more like a silhouette. Who could it be? Could it be a recluse cultivating in seclusion here?!"
"Who else in Qing Province with such powerful strength is in seclusion? Did you not see? Even Old Mo was repelled by this light pillar!"
Hearing these discussions, Old Mo’s face turned from green to red, having just boasted about being the first in Qing Province, only to be so quickly slapped in the face.
What on earth is this?!
"Something is strange here!" Old Mo voiced.
Lu Ye’s expression had shifted from slightly odd to slightly surprised.
He had actually sensed it earlier; below this light pillar, there was indeed a silhouette!
However, the light pillar had previously been very strong in shielding Spiritual Sense.
He couldn’t detect any specific details about this silhouette.
But now, as the silhouette emerged like the Stone Monkey from legend, everything became clear...
It turned out to be the former Sect Leader of the Red Cloud Sect who had disappeared some time ago, whereabouts unknown?!
Red Cloud Fairy... Xiao Qingyin?!
At this moment, it was impossible for Lu Ye not to be astonished, given how strangely she appeared.
And as Xiao Qingyin emerged from the light pillar, she clearly did not expect so many people to be outside, showing a moment of confusion.
But soon, she spotted a familiar figure among the dozens of people present...
Immediately, the confusion in Xiao Qingyin’s eyes transformed into immense joy.
"Lu..."
Halfway through calling the name, Xiao Qingyin suddenly remembered...
With so many people outside, calling out directly might not be appropriate, so she held back at the last moment.
Lu Ye also saw that Xiao Qingyin had recognized him.
He gave her a slight nod and then turned and left the place.
Since the so-called opportunity had already manifested, there was no need to remain here.
As for meeting Xiao Qingyin again, they could meet elsewhere later, with no need to do so under the public gaze.
Indeed, Xiao Qingyin understood Lu Ye’s intention, watching him leave without saying a word.
Looking down and surveying the astonished cultivators below, Xiao Qingyin’s gaze turned cold, as these cultivators, including Old Mo, suddenly felt a tremendous and terrifying pressure... suddenly descend upon them!
It made them shiver all over!
Old Mo almost exclaimed in terror!
This aura made him feel fear; there’s no doubt that it could make him feel this way. The opposing force was truly a Celestial Realm...
A realm that Old Mo had yet to aspire to in his life!
"We mean no offense, intruding upon Senior’s practice. Please do not blame us," Old Mo hastily spoke, to prevent any misunderstanding.