Henry added, “Furthermore, there’s only one spot for ascension. Are you confident that you can guarantee it for yourselves?”
The crowd cautiously looked on, offering no response. Indeed, they were well aware only one spot was available, which made them reluctant to act. They feared that if they killed Remus, they might end up being the prime target of everyone else.
A prolonged silence enveloped the scene, lasting an entire minute.
Eventually, an independent cultivator at the Foundation Stage mustered the courage to step forward and declared in a clear voice, “I’m willing to leave, but not empty-handed. Provide me with a top-grade Energy Replenishing Pill and a top-grade Spirit Cleansing Pill from Tanjen, and I shall leave now!”
He desired to seize the opportunity but understood his slim odds against the crowd, so favonovel.com opted for the next best alternative.
Following his lead, another Foundation Stage cultivator demanded, “I want Master Calsberbg himself to refine an Energy Replenishing Pill and a Spirit Cleansing Pill for me. Give me the pills and I’ll leave, or I won’t budge!”
A growing number of cultivators joined in.
Initially, it was just those at the Foundation Stage, but soon, even Training Stage cultivators stepped up. They had come to Tanjen to request pills before, but now they saw an opportunity to assert their demands directly.
Approximately 800 individuals extended their hands, requesting pills. However, the Golden Stage cultivators stayed silent, still holding out hope for an opportunity to claim Remus’ head.
“You ungrateful scoundrels! You’re exploiting the situation!” Henry seethed with anger.
Those cultivators previously could only seek assistance from lower-ranked alchemists, but now they were audaciously demanding pills directly from Master Calsberg.
“So what if we are? Will you provide them or not? If not, we won’t hold back!”
“We may be weak individually, but together, we are strong enough to give you a hard time!”
“Stop all the nonsense! Start refining the pills now!”
The situation escalated rapidly, with the clamor growing louder and the crowd turning increasingly aggressive.
Reese and Morven became visibly anxious as they realized that this gathering of individuals posed a substantial threat, equivalent to facing a Nascent Soul peak cultivator.
They turned to Henry, who clearly grasped the gravity of the situation.
Henry glanced at Remus and, with hesitation in his voice, suggested, “Master, maybe we should…”
“If we yield to their demands, what if they refuse to leave? What if it encourages others to make similar requests for pills? Remember, Tanjen never compromises,” Remus replied calmly.
Henry shivered at his words and nodded in understanding.
Remus finally opened his eyes, casting a glance at the growing crowd above, and spoke with indifference, “You desire pills? Very well, assemble in a line in front of me!”
The cultivators’ eyes lit up, thinking Remus had submitted.
“I want two!”
“I need two!”
“Hey, give me ten!”
They realized it was an exclusive opportunity to ask for more pills than they could personally consume and even considered the option of selling the excess.
With a faint smile, Remus said, “Line up!”
They quickly gathered in front of Remus, almost fighting one another to get to the front.
As they were in their positions, Remus acted abruptly. His spirit energy materialized into a hundred-yard-long sword, slicing nearly 800 cultivators in a single strike.
Their lifeless bodies tumbled from the sky, and the pungent odor of blood permeated the atmosphere.
A river of crimson formed, cascading down the steps, nearly shrouding the entire mountain path.
The crowd was dumbfounded, unable to comprehend what had just happened. Not only the gathered cultivators but also Reese, Morven, and Henry’s group were left in shock and disbelief.
Remus had just slain almost 800 cultivators in an instant!
Remus calmly remarked, “Call me when there’s another wave!”
Having said that, favonovel.com closed his eyes once more, resuming his meditation.
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