Chapter 4400
The instant the woman’s palm glided along the formation at the cave entrance, a tremor rippled through the entire structure!
As the formation shook violently, the seals at the cave’s entrance began to slowly part!
Kai was taken aback—was the rune in this woman’s palm truly that formidable?
The formation wasn’t merely forced open; it was cracked wide apart. Although Kai could also break through it, he knew it would take time and wouldn’t be nearly as quick!
Intrigued, Kai found himself eager to learn more about the identity of this mysterious woman!
It was clear now that she didn’t appear to be affiliated with the Demon Sealing Alliance!
As the formation broke apart, the woman retracted her palm adorned with runes, scanned the surroundings, and declared, “The formation is now open. Those who wish to enter should show themselves; there’s no need to hide!”
With that, she waved her palm gently, and a breeze swept across the crowd, instantly revealing those who had been concealing their presence!
With their cover blown, the hidden individuals had no choice but to emerge, and soon dozens made their appearance!
However, it was evident that these individuals were not part of a cohesive group; many were visibly surprised to see one another, indicating they were unaware of each other’s presence!
“Gentlemen, I assume you all wish to enter this cave as well. Unfortunately, the formation has been blocking your access!”
“Now that I’ve broken it, any of you wishing to enter must pay a fee of 100,000 spirit stones!”
“Those who choose to trespass without permission will face immediate consequences…”
Although the woman’s voice was soft, it carried a chilling undercurrent of threat!
The crowd exchanged glances, momentarily speechless. After all, the Eastern Domain was a desolate region, and coming up with 100,000 spirit stones at once was no trivial matter!
“This relic is an ancient legacy; it doesn’t belong to you. Why should we have to pay a fee?”
One cultivator voiced his dissatisfaction!
“Because I opened the formation. If you think you can do it yourself, I won’t stop you!”
The woman replied calmly as she began counting!
“I…” The cultivator stammered, unable to formulate a response. If he could have broken the formation, he wouldn’t have been waiting around!
“Even if you opened the formation, charging 100,000 spirit stones is excessive. Many of us can’t afford that!”
“Could you possibly lower the fee, or let us enter first and we’ll pay after finding treasures inside?”
Others chimed in, expressing their discontent over the steep price!
“Those who can produce 100,000 spirit stones may enter. If you can’t, then stay outside. What’s the point of lingering?”
The Left Blind Elder interjected sharply!
“How can you speak to us like that? We can’t afford it and still expect to enter? How dare you…”
Pfft…
A dissatisfied cultivator attempted to challenge the Left Blind Elder, but before he could finish, a flash of steel silenced him forever!
In an instant, the cultivator’s head was severed, leaving him lifeless!
Those gathered had to realize that everyone present had navigated their way here for a reason; most were at least at the seventh or eighth level of the Transition Realm!
Now, witnessing such a brutal display from the Left Blind Elder with a single sword stroke, the crowd was left in stunned silence!
Seeing the reaction, the woman made no move to reprimand the Left Blind Elder; rather, she seemed to approve of his decisive action!
With so many people present, a display of strength was necessary to prevent chaos from erupting as they all rushed into the cave!
After a moment of contemplation, some individuals turned to leave, unsure if they were off to procure spirit stones or simply retreating.
Others, gritting their teeth, decided to pay the 100,000 spirit stones and were allowed to enter the cave!
When faced with such overwhelming strength, the crowd understood they had no choice but to comply!
In mere moments, the woman had gathered millions of spirit stones!