Xu Ma’an gripped his fists tightly, his gaze fixed on the distance, aware that the matter could no longer be concealed.
Soon after, various forces of the Great Flame Dynasty rushed to the scene one after another, drawn by the commotion caused by the emergence of the ancient ruins.
Upon witnessing the marvel before them, their hearts were filled with immense shock and excitement.
They were all eager to enter the ruins, but they knew that whoever made the first move would likely be struck by the Jade Cauldron Sect.
Anyone daring to stand out at this time might face the risk of their sect being annihilated, especially since the people from the Jade Cauldron Sect were not to be trifled with.
Everyone hoped that someone would offend the Jade Cauldron Sect first, so once the sect’s members struck at the first power, they could take the opportunity to enter the ruins.
The various forces were at a strategic standstill, and now whoever could not hold back would be the one to stick their neck out.
"Sect Master Xu, it’s not practical for us to be in a stalemate . We are all from the Righteous Factions. If we enter and gain fortune to grow stronger, then unite against the Demon Sect cultivators, wouldn’t that be delightful?"
The Sect Master of the Weeping Blood Sect stepped forward, smiling at Xu Ma’an.
However, a single look from Xu Ma’an sent the other retreating several steps, too frightened to speak further.
Xu Ma’an, of course, knew he couldn’t stop the present forces, but he could delay them as long as possible.
The fools before him were unaware that only the young prodigies could enter. As long as they could hold out until the young talents from his sect arrived, it would be inconsequential if they could not defend this place.
Moreover, Xu Ma’an was acutely aware that the opportunity at hand was immense. If pushed to desperation, these forces could unite and be capable of anything.
However, it was at that moment that ten blood-colored figures suddenly arrived from afar.
"It’s the people from the Black Cloud Sect. They really have the nerve to show up so brazenly."
Xu Ma’an frowned deeply, watching the ten blood-colored figures approach.
Among them were six who were part of the eight Great Elders of the Black Cloud Sect who had attacked the Jade Cauldron Sect; the remaining two must have sustained severe injuries and were unable to move.
As for the other four, Xu Ma’an did not recognize them, but their aura was even stronger than that of the six elders from the Black Cloud Sect.
Anyone who walked with the people from the Black Cloud Sect was naturally not a follower of the Orthodox Path.
"Sect Master Xu, we meet again."
Among the elders of the Black Cloud Sect, an old man in a grey robe slowly stepped forward, a sinister smile on his face as he addressed Xu Ma’an
Next to the man in grey, the other four martial artists were dressed in black robes, expressionless.
"Sect Master Xu, guarding this gate might be a bit too arrogant, don’t you think? Such a fortune, does your Jade Cauldron Sect really intend to monopolize it, or are you not afraid of bursting from greed?"
The elder in the grey robe spoke coldly, while the others who had previously claimed to be from the Righteous Factions, supposedly united in spirit, now truly faced the Demon Cultivators of the Black Cloud Sect and did not dare utter a word.
Within the Great Flame Dynasty, only the Jade Cauldron Sect dared to directly confront the people from the Black Cloud Sect. The other so-called righteous and renowned sects, aside from daring to discuss the Black Cloud Sect’s demon cultivators behind their backs, would tuck their tails between their legs tighter than anyone when actually faced with a demon cultivator from the Black Cloud Sect.
"Indeed, your Jade Cauldron Sect is really biting off more than it can chew."
A force from a distance spoke out in agreement with the grey-robed elder from the Black Cloud Sect.
Hearing this, Xu Ma’an immediately furrowed his brows, feeling an increasing dislike for the other sects of the Great Flame Dynasty.
It was one thing for them not to oppose the demon cultivators of the Black Cloud Sect, but now they were actually aligning themselves with them. How was that different from being demon cultivators?
Indeed, in the face of absolute interests, there was no such thing as taking sides, only eternal interests.
"Fine, since you all want to enter, then let it be a matter of each relying on their own abilities."
Xu Ma’an indifferently said and gave the other Peak Masters behind him a look; the crowd then made way.
Within the Great Flame Dynasty, the sect with the largest influence is the Black Cloud Sect, followed by the Jade Cauldron Sect.
Of course, in truth, apart from these two sects of the orthodox and demon paths, the strength of the Great Flame Dynasty’s Royal Family is also very formidable, even not inferior to the Jade Cauldron Sect and Black Cloud Sect.
However, the Royal Family has always avoided offending either side, maintaining a balance of power among the various sects.
But no one dares to underestimate the power of the Royal Family, which can be seen from how the Black Cloud Sect has always been arrogant and unrestrained within the Great Flame Dynasty, slaughtering disciples of other major sects, yet turning a blind eye when facing members of the Royal Family. The rıghtful source is NovelHub(.)net
Moreover, the Royal Family has not shown any intention of taking the initiative to ally with the major sects to attack the Black Cloud Sect, instead, they have similarly ignored it.
At this moment, after the Jade Cauldron Sect’s people made way, the demon cultivators of the Black Cloud Sect were the first to rush toward the stone wall.
The other major sects followed closely behind, while the Peak Masters of the Jade Cauldron Sect did not stop them either, their faces revealing sneers.
Just as the elders of the Black Cloud Sect and people from other sects rose into the air, trying to cross the Teleportation Array and enter the relic in front of them, they were suddenly repelled by a powerful force emanating from the stone wall.
"What’s going on here? Could it be that this relic has some restrictions?"
The grey-robed elder from the Black Cloud Sect, after being knocked back to the ground, looked up at the stone wall before him and muttered speculatively.
The powerhouses from the other sects also encountered the same situation.
And just at that moment, a series of Flying Boats came from the sky, hovering above.
Then, under the leadership of two Peak Masters, Lu Feiyun and Li Hanyi, nearly a hundred disciples from Jade Cauldron Peak descended from the sky and landed on the ground. Most of these disciples were Earth Melding Realm martial artists, with only a very few having the Ninth Layer of the Spirit Gathering Realm Cultivation, and there were also some Warriors of the Heaven-reaching Realm.
Xu Lianyu and her two elder martial sisters were among them, landing next to Yang Yuemin.
"All disciples obey, enter the secret realm before you."
Following Sect Leader Xu Ma’an’s command, all disciples began frantically flying toward the stone wall before them.
As expected, after the Earth Melding Realm martial artists and Spirit Gathering Realm martial artists leaped toward the wall, they immediately entered it.
However, only a portion of the Warriors of the Heaven-reaching Realm managed to enter.
Xu Ma’an then understood that the restrictions of this relic indeed involved age and Cultivation, seeming to require youthful Heavenly Prides. Those Warriors of the Heaven-reaching Realm who could not enter were all over the age of fifty.