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The crowd, like the receding tide, began to disperse from Wenda Square in all directions.

However, unlike the excitement, anticipation, and competitive tension that accompanied their arrival, the atmosphere among the departing crowd was noticeably heavier and more complex.

Excitement and trepidation, greed and fear, ambition and unease—all sorts of emotions intertwined on every face, and the hushed discussions coalesced into a suppressed buzz.

"The Gorge of Falling Stars... My God, just looking at that image sends chills down my spine..."

"What...what is that thing in the darkness? It feels a hundred times more sinister than the ghosts in the deepest part of Burial Valley!"

"Ancient ruins... Just picking up a few things from inside would probably be enough for our small sects to live on for several lifetimes!"

"Even Nascent Soul cultivators don't dare say they'll escape unscathed? Then aren't we Foundation Establishment and Golden Core cultivators just throwing our lives away?"

"What's there to be afraid of! The organizers will definitely have safety measures in place! Besides, fortune favors the bold! This is a chance for a carp to leap over the dragon gate!"

"Yes! I'll give it my all! If I can find some ancient inheritance inside, maybe I can reach the Nascent Soul stage in thirty years like Shen Mo!"

Various discussions drifted into their ears. The Qingyun Sect group, along with the crowd, silently returned towards Yunqi Garden.

Shen Mo walked in front, his brows slightly furrowed, seemingly still pondering the details from the video he had just seen. Shi Tie, Wang Hu, and the others followed closely behind, their expressions also grave, a far cry from their relaxed demeanor on the way there.

"Damn it," Shi Tie finally broke the silence after walking for a while, his voice muffled, "That Starfall Gorge looks so eerie! That dark place, there's definitely something big inside!"

"But... if I could go in and fight a guy like that, that would be awesome!"

"All you ever think about is fighting." Wang Hu glanced at him and said in a deep voice, "That place is probably not something you can get through by brute force alone. The space is unstable, and there's that 'Star-Eating Phantom Energy,' which doesn't sound like a good thing. We need to be well prepared."

Zhao Qingyan frowned and said in a low voice, "The landscape and spatial distortion in the image are somewhat similar to some records I have read about ancient wars and the collapse of heaven and earth."

"If these are indeed fragments left over from such places, the array formations and restrictions within them have probably already mutated, and may even have given birth to some incomprehensible and bizarre entities."

"Sect Leader, we need to gather information in advance about formations and artifacts related to spatial stability and resistance to the erosion of alien energy."

Li Xiaocao's face was a little pale. She hugged her medicine pouch tightly and whispered, "The aura in that darkness... it's terrifying. It's even more unsettling than the smell of those demonized beasts in the Northern Desert."

"Little Grass... Little Grass needs to quickly prepare more elixirs to calm the mind and ward off evil influences. Ah Tu, how are you feeling? Is the earth's energy there very chaotic?"

A-Tu had been somewhat absent-minded since earlier, but when Li Xiaocao asked him a question, he suddenly snapped back to reality. His face was even paler than Xiaocao's, and his voice trembled slightly: "Chaos... more than chaos! Sister Xiaocao, Sect Leader, just now... just now I was just looking at that image, and it felt like countless needles were pricking the soles of my feet, no, pricking my very soul!"

"The earth's energy there is a tangled mess, a chaotic jumble of threads twisting and tearing at each other! No, it's even more terrifying than a jumble of threads; it's like... like the earth itself is dead, rotting, and roaring!"

"I... I've never sensed such terrifying earth energy before... If I really get there, my earth-sensing abilities will probably... probably become completely ineffective, or even backfire!"

Atu's words made everyone's hearts sink even deeper. Even Atu, who was exceptionally gifted and had the most acute sense of the earth's energy, said this, which showed just how dangerous that place was.

Shen Mo listened to his disciples' discussion, his steps unwavering, but his mind was racing.

Shi Tie's bravery, Wang Hu's caution, Zhao Qingyan's calm analysis, Li Xiaocao's foresight, and the great author Mayday's new work "Gou Zai Fei Men Bian Shenhua" joining Cola Novels! A Tu's keen early warning... These are all valuable qualities, and also the reliance that allows their team to survive in dangerous situations.

"Did you hear everything?" Shen Mo suddenly spoke, his voice calm yet carrying a reassuring power. "The Starfall Gorge is indeed dangerous. That image is probably just the tip of the iceberg; the real situation is likely even more unpredictable."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the crowd: "However, though there are many prodigies, we are no ordinary people either. This competition is not only about cultivation level, but also about temperament, wisdom, adaptability, and the ability to anticipate and prepare for unknown dangers."

"Shi Tie's fighting spirit, Wang Hu's composure, Qing Yan's array skills, Xiao Cao's alchemy, A Tu's perception, Su Xiao's stealth and reconnaissance, and the efforts and cooperation of each of you in your respective positions—these are the foundations that allow us to survive and defeat our enemies in the conference and in the Starfall Gorge."

"The rules favor teamwork and exceptional talent, which is beneficial to us. No matter how dangerous the Starfall Gorge is, it is not without its patterns. Ancient ruins often signify ancient opportunities. Danger and opportunity are two sides of the same coin."

Shen Mo's tone was not impassioned, but his words were clear and logical, gradually dispelling the slight apprehension in everyone's hearts caused by the unknown danger.

"Therefore, there is no need to be overly afraid, but we must never let our guard down. The upcoming specialized competitions, individual battles, and the initial 'Small Universe Realm' of team battles will all serve as stepping stones for us to accumulate experience, hone team cohesion, acquire resources, and understand our opponents."

"Take it one step at a time and do the things at hand well. Once the information about Starfall Gorge is released, we will formulate a detailed response plan based on the specific situation."

"Remember, we are one. At any time, trust your fellow disciples, and trust yourselves in the sweat and tears you have shed and the life-and-death experiences you have gone through in Qingyun Sect over the years."

His words gradually transformed the solemnity in everyone's eyes into determination. Yes, the sect leader is right. One must walk the path one step at a time, and eat the meal one bite at a time.

There's no use thinking too much now. The right thing to do is to seize the opportunities at hand and make the best preparations possible.

"Don't worry, Sect Leader! We understand!" Shi Tie nodded vigorously, his eyes rekindling with fighting spirit. "We don't care about the Starfall Gorge or those bastards from the Heavenly Sword Sect. Anyone who dares to block our path will be crushed!"

Wang Hu, Zhao Qingyan, and the others nodded in agreement, their eyes regaining their clarity and focus.

Just then, Su Xiao, who had been following the group like a shadow, quietly spoke into Shen Mo's ears with a cold voice, which only he could hear: "Sect Leader, since leaving the square, at least four different divine senses have left subtle marks on us."

"One aura is sharp and cold, like sword intent, coming from the direction of the Heavenly Sword Sect; another is scorching and obscure, like fire, of unknown origin, but with a slight resemblance to the fiery aura of the Blazing Sun Sect; and yet another is cold and elusive, hard to grasp, with a three-point resemblance to the 'awkward' aura sensed in the City of Ten Thousand Laws."

"The last one... vast and boundless, with a sense of scrutiny, seems to come from... a higher place."

Shen Mo did not pause in his steps, nor did his expression change. It was as if he had not heard anything. His gaze, seemingly intentionally or unintentionally, swept across several directions in the crowd, and then paused for a moment when it swept over the unfathomable sky of Tianyuan City, which was shrouded in countless array lights.

Ah, just as I suspected. The tallest tree in the forest is the first to be felled by the wind. And that wind has already begun to blow, impatiently.

The hostility of the Heavenly Sword Sect, the "attention" of the Blazing Sun Sect, that mysterious, chilling aura possibly related to the "Netherworld Path," and... the scrutiny from the higher levels of this Sky City, from that transcendent being.

Everything was as expected, yet it happened faster and more intensely than anticipated.

"Understood." Shen Mo responded telepathically, his voice calm and even. "The mark doesn't need to be removed; leave it for now. Just keep an eye on its movements. Also, inform our informants outside that they should gather all information about 'Starfall Gorge,' especially historical records, previous exploration logs, and recent unusual activity, at all costs."

"Yes." Su Xiao's response was brief and forceful.

"Therefore, there is no need to be overly afraid, but we must never let our guard down. The upcoming specialized competitions, individual battles, and the initial 'Small Universe Realm' of team battles will all serve as stepping stones for us to accumulate experience, hone team cohesion, acquire resources, and understand our opponents."

"Take it one step at a time and do the things at hand well. Once the information about Starfall Gorge is released, we will formulate a detailed response plan based on the specific situation."

"Remember, we are one. At any time, trust your fellow disciples, and trust yourselves in the sweat and tears you have shed and the life-and-death experiences you have gone through in Qingyun Sect over the years."

His words gradually transformed the solemnity in everyone's eyes into determination. Yes, the sect leader is right. One must walk the path one step at a time, and eat the meal one bite at a time.

There's no use thinking too much now. The right thing to do is to seize the opportunities at hand and make the best preparations possible.

"Don't worry, Sect Leader! We understand!" Shi Tie nodded vigorously, his eyes rekindling with fighting spirit. "We don't care about the Starfall Gorge or those bastards from the Heavenly Sword Sect. Anyone who dares to block our path will be crushed!"

Wang Hu, Zhao Qingyan, and the others nodded in agreement, their eyes regaining their clarity and focus.

Just then, Su Xiao, who had been following the group like a shadow, quietly spoke into Shen Mo's ears with a cold voice, which only he could hear: "Sect Leader, since leaving the square, at least four different divine senses have left subtle marks on us."

"One aura is sharp and cold, like sword intent, coming from the direction of the Heavenly Sword Sect; another is scorching and obscure, like fire, of unknown origin, but with a slight resemblance to the fiery aura of the Blazing Sun Sect; and yet another is cold and elusive, hard to grasp, with a three-point resemblance to the 'awkward' aura sensed in the City of Ten Thousand Laws."

"The last one... vast and boundless, with a sense of scrutiny, seems to come from... a higher place."

Shen Mo did not pause in his steps, nor did his expression change. It was as if he had not heard anything. His gaze, seemingly intentionally or unintentionally, swept across several directions in the crowd, and then paused for a moment when it swept over the unfathomable sky of Tianyuan City, which was shrouded in countless array lights.

Ah, just as I suspected. The tallest tree in the forest is the first to be felled by the wind. And that wind has already begun to blow, impatiently.

The hostility of the Heavenly Sword Sect, the "attention" of the Blazing Sun Sect, that mysterious, chilling aura possibly related to the "Netherworld Path," and... the scrutiny from the higher levels of this Sky City, from that transcendent being.

Everything was as expected, yet it happened faster and more intensely than anticipated.

"Understood." Shen Mo responded telepathically, his voice calm and even. "The mark doesn't need to be removed; leave it for now. Just keep an eye on its movements. Also, inform our informants outside that they should gather all information about 'Starfall Gorge,' especially historical records, previous exploration logs, and recent unusual activity, at all costs."

"Yes." Su Xiao's response was brief and forceful.

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"Therefore, there is no need to be overly afraid, but we must never let our guard down. The upcoming specialized competitions, individual battles, and the initial 'Small Universe Realm' of team battles will all serve as stepping stones for us to accumulate experience, hone team cohesion, acquire resources, and understand our opponents."

"Take it one step at a time and do the things at hand well. Once the information about Starfall Gorge is released, we will formulate a detailed response plan based on the specific situation."

"Remember, we are one. At any time, trust your fellow disciples, and trust yourselves in the sweat and tears you have shed and the life-and-death experiences you have gone through in Qingyun Sect over the years."

His words gradually transformed the solemnity in everyone's eyes into determination. Yes, the sect leader is right. One must walk the path one step at a time, and eat the meal one bite at a time.

There's no use thinking too much now. The right thing to do is to seize the opportunities at hand and make the best preparations possible.

"Don't worry, Sect Leader! We understand!" Shi Tie nodded vigorously, his eyes rekindling with fighting spirit. "We don't care about the Starfall Gorge or those bastards from the Heavenly Sword Sect. Anyone who dares to block our path will be crushed!"

Wang Hu, Zhao Qingyan, and the others nodded in agreement, their eyes regaining their clarity and focus.

Just then, Su Xiao, who had been following the group like a shadow, quietly spoke into Shen Mo's ears with a cold voice, which only he could hear: "Sect Leader, since leaving the square, at least four different divine senses have left subtle marks on us."

"One aura is sharp and cold, like sword intent, coming from the direction of the Heavenly Sword Sect; another is scorching and obscure, like fire, of unknown origin, but with a slight resemblance to the fiery aura of the Blazing Sun Sect; and yet another is cold and elusive, hard to grasp, with a three-point resemblance to the 'awkward' aura sensed in the City of Ten Thousand Laws."

"The last one... vast and boundless, with a sense of scrutiny, seems to come from... a higher place."

Shen Mo did not pause in his steps, nor did his expression change. It was as if he had not heard anything. His gaze, seemingly intentionally or unintentionally, swept across several directions in the crowd, and then paused for a moment when it swept over the unfathomable sky of Tianyuan City, which was shrouded in countless array lights.

Ah, just as I suspected. The tallest tree in the forest is the first to be felled by the wind. And that wind has already begun to blow, impatiently.

The hostility of the Heavenly Sword Sect, the "attention" of the Blazing Sun Sect, that mysterious, chilling aura possibly related to the "Netherworld Path," and... the scrutiny from the higher levels of this Sky City, from that transcendent being.

Everything was as expected, yet it happened faster and more intensely than anticipated.

"Understood." Shen Mo responded telepathically, his voice calm and even. "The mark doesn't need to be removed; leave it for now. Just keep an eye on its movements. Also, inform our informants outside that they should gather all information about 'Starfall Gorge,' especially historical records, previous exploration logs, and recent unusual activity, at all costs."

"Yes." Su Xiao's response was brief and forceful.

"Therefore, there is no need to be overly afraid, but we must never let our guard down. The upcoming specialized competitions, individual battles, and the initial 'Small Universe Realm' of team battles will all serve as stepping stones for us to accumulate experience, hone team cohesion, acquire resources, and understand our opponents."

"Take it one step at a time and do the things at hand well. Once the information about Starfall Gorge is released, we will formulate a detailed response plan based on the specific situation."

"Remember, we are one. At any time, trust your fellow disciples, and trust yourselves in the sweat and tears you have shed and the life-and-death experiences you have gone through in Qingyun Sect over the years."

His words gradually transformed the solemnity in everyone's eyes into determination. Yes, the sect leader is right. One must walk the path one step at a time, and eat the meal one bite at a time.

There's no use thinking too much now. The right thing to do is to seize the opportunities at hand and make the best preparations possible.

"Don't worry, Sect Leader! We understand!" Shi Tie nodded vigorously, his eyes rekindling with fighting spirit. "We don't care about the Starfall Gorge or those bastards from the Heavenly Sword Sect. Anyone who dares to block our path will be crushed!"

Wang Hu, Zhao Qingyan, and the others nodded in agreement, their eyes regaining their clarity and focus.

Just then, Su Xiao, who had been following the group like a shadow, quietly spoke into Shen Mo's ears with a cold voice, which only he could hear: "Sect Leader, since leaving the square, at least four different divine senses have left subtle marks on us."

"One aura is sharp and cold, like sword intent, coming from the direction of the Heavenly Sword Sect; another is scorching and obscure, like fire, of unknown origin, but with a slight resemblance to the fiery aura of the Blazing Sun Sect; and yet another is cold and elusive, hard to grasp, with a three-point resemblance to the 'awkward' aura sensed in the City of Ten Thousand Laws."

"The last one... vast and boundless, with a sense of scrutiny, seems to come from... a higher place."

Shen Mo did not pause in his steps, nor did his expression change. It was as if he had not heard anything. His gaze, seemingly intentionally or unintentionally, swept across several directions in the crowd, and then paused for a moment when it swept over the unfathomable sky of Tianyuan City, which was shrouded in countless array lights.

Ah, just as I suspected. The tallest tree in the forest is the first to be felled by the wind. And that wind has already begun to blow, impatiently.

The hostility of the Heavenly Sword Sect, the "attention" of the Blazing Sun Sect, that mysterious, chilling aura possibly related to the "Netherworld Path," and... the scrutiny from the higher levels of this Sky City, from that transcendent being.

Everything was as expected, yet it happened faster and more intensely than anticipated.

"Understood." Shen Mo responded telepathically, his voice calm and even. "The mark doesn't need to be removed; leave it for now. Just keep an eye on its movements. Also, inform our informants outside that they should gather all information about 'Starfall Gorge,' especially historical records, previous exploration logs, and recent unusual activity, at all costs."

"Yes." Su Xiao's response was brief and forceful.

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"Therefore, there is no need to be overly afraid, but we must never let our guard down. The upcoming specialized competitions, individual battles, and the initial 'Small Universe Realm' of team battles will all serve as stepping stones for us to accumulate experience, hone team cohesion, acquire resources, and understand our opponents."

"Take it one step at a time and do the things at hand well. Once the information about Starfall Gorge is released, we will formulate a detailed response plan based on the specific situation."

"Remember, we are one. At any time, trust your fellow disciples, and trust yourselves in the sweat and tears you have shed and the life-and-death experiences you have gone through in Qingyun Sect over the years."

His words gradually transformed the solemnity in everyone's eyes into determination. Yes, the sect leader is right. One must walk the path one step at a time, and eat the meal one bite at a time.

There's no use thinking too much now. The right thing to do is to seize the opportunities at hand and make the best preparations possible.

"Don't worry, Sect Leader! We understand!" Shi Tie nodded vigorously, his eyes rekindling with fighting spirit. "We don't care about the Starfall Gorge or those bastards from the Heavenly Sword Sect. Anyone who dares to block our path will be crushed!"

Wang Hu, Zhao Qingyan, and the others nodded in agreement, their eyes regaining their clarity and focus.

Just then, Su Xiao, who had been following the group like a shadow, quietly spoke into Shen Mo's ears with a cold voice, which only he could hear: "Sect Leader, since leaving the square, at least four different divine senses have left subtle marks on us."

"One aura is sharp and cold, like sword intent, coming from the direction of the Heavenly Sword Sect; another is scorching and obscure, like fire, of unknown origin, but with a slight resemblance to the fiery aura of the Blazing Sun Sect; and yet another is cold and elusive, hard to grasp, with a three-point resemblance to the 'awkward' aura sensed in the City of Ten Thousand Laws."

"The last one... vast and boundless, with a sense of scrutiny, seems to come from... a higher place."

Shen Mo did not pause in his steps, nor did his expression change. It was as if he had not heard anything. His gaze, seemingly intentionally or unintentionally, swept across several directions in the crowd, and then paused for a moment when it swept over the unfathomable sky of Tianyuan City, which was shrouded in countless array lights.

Ah, just as I suspected. The tallest tree in the forest is the first to be felled by the wind. And that wind has already begun to blow, impatiently.

The hostility of the Heavenly Sword Sect, the "attention" of the Blazing Sun Sect, that mysterious, chilling aura possibly related to the "Netherworld Path," and... the scrutiny from the higher levels of this Sky City, from that transcendent being.

Everything was as expected, yet it happened faster and more intensely than anticipated.

"Understood." Shen Mo responded telepathically, his voice calm and even. "The mark doesn't need to be removed; leave it for now. Just keep an eye on its movements. Also, inform our informants outside that they should gather all information about 'Starfall Gorge,' especially historical records, previous exploration logs, and recent unusual activity, at all costs."

"Yes." Su Xiao's response was brief and forceful.

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"Therefore, there is no need to be overly afraid, but we must never let our guard down. The upcoming specialized competitions, individual battles, and the initial 'Small Universe Realm' of team battles will all serve as stepping stones for us to accumulate experience, hone team cohesion, acquire resources, and understand our opponents."

"Take it one step at a time and do the things at hand well. Once the information about Starfall Gorge is released, we will formulate a detailed response plan based on the specific situation."

"Remember, we are one. At any time, trust your fellow disciples, and trust yourselves in the sweat and tears you have shed and the life-and-death experiences you have gone through in Qingyun Sect over the years."

His words gradually transformed the solemnity in everyone's eyes into determination. Yes, the sect leader is right. One must walk the path one step at a time, and eat the meal one bite at a time.

There's no use thinking too much now. The right thing to do is to seize the opportunities at hand and make the best preparations possible.

"Don't worry, Sect Leader! We understand!" Shi Tie nodded vigorously, his eyes rekindling with fighting spirit. "We don't care about the Starfall Gorge or those bastards from the Heavenly Sword Sect. Anyone who dares to block our path will be crushed!"

Wang Hu, Zhao Qingyan, and the others nodded in agreement, their eyes regaining their clarity and focus.

Just then, Su Xiao, who had been following the group like a shadow, quietly spoke into Shen Mo's ears with a cold voice, which only he could hear: "Sect Leader, since leaving the square, at least four different divine senses have left subtle marks on us."

"One aura is sharp and cold, like sword intent, coming from the direction of the Heavenly Sword Sect; another is scorching and obscure, like fire, of unknown origin, but with a slight resemblance to the fiery aura of the Blazing Sun Sect; and yet another is cold and elusive, hard to grasp, with a three-point resemblance to the 'awkward' aura sensed in the City of Ten Thousand Laws."

"The last one... vast and boundless, with a sense of scrutiny, seems to come from... a higher place."

Shen Mo did not pause in his steps, nor did his expression change. It was as if he had not heard anything. His gaze, seemingly intentionally or unintentionally, swept across several directions in the crowd, and then paused for a moment when it swept over the unfathomable sky of Tianyuan City, which was shrouded in countless array lights.

Ah, just as I suspected. The tallest tree in the forest is the first to be felled by the wind. And that wind has already begun to blow, impatiently.

The hostility of the Heavenly Sword Sect, the "attention" of the Blazing Sun Sect, that mysterious, chilling aura possibly related to the "Netherworld Path," and... the scrutiny from the higher levels of this Sky City, from that transcendent being.

Everything was as expected, yet it happened faster and more intensely than anticipated.

"Understood." Shen Mo responded telepathically, his voice calm and even. "The mark doesn't need to be removed; leave it for now. Just keep an eye on its movements. Also, inform our informants outside that they should gather all information about 'Starfall Gorge,' especially historical records, previous exploration logs, and recent unusual activity, at all costs."

"Yes." Su Xiao's response was brief and forceful.