Thousands of cultivators had waited for a full two hours outside the barrier, their impatience mounting.
Among them, some were mere observers, while others held a deep stake in the unfolding events, including members of the Violet Sanctum or the Freestyle Organization, as it involved the disciples they had heavily invested in, young masters of organizations, or even their own children participating inside.
“Someone should have come out by now. Windsor, Xavier, and Don are all renowned geniuses. How can they still be inside?”
“No matter how difficult the challenge is, two hours should have been enough time to search for it. Moreover, there are hundreds of people searching. What exactly is happening inside?”
“The problem is, not a single person has come out!”
The discussions grew louder and more frantic as time passed.
Zaiden and the other three who were hovering in the air couldn’t help but furrow their brows.
According to their expectations, someone should have exited the Curse within an hour at most.
For instance, Windsor didn’t need to locate the Oblivion Grass himself. His objective should have been to seize the individual in possession of it and then make his way out of the curse. Given their formidable capabilities, once they departed from the barrier, no one possessed the means to impede them.
So why hadn’t anyone come out yet?
Halbert said seriously, “Something unexpected may have happened inside. Maybe we should lift the Curse…”
Garfield sneered and said, “I agree. I’d very much like to see them fight each other to death, hahaha!”
Elena didn’t speak, but favonovel.com nodded in agreement.
After a brief moment of contemplation, Zaiden released his energy to flow and lifted the barrier from the curse.
In an instant, only a thin barrier of flowing light remained between the curse and the outside world. The barrier was transparent and didn’t block the view from outside.
Everything happening inside the curse was now exposed to the crowd.
When they saw Xavier and the others guarding the barrier and the aftermath of a fierce battle, the crowd couldn’t help but gasp in shock.
With them stationed at the barrier, who would dare to attempt an exit?
The cultivators lying in the forest, barely alive, were evidence of the consequences.
Zaiden and the others exchanged glances, all arriving at the same deduction.
Examining the battle signs of the conflict, it appeared Windsor had likely engaged in a confrontation with the others within the barrier.
Since Windsor hadn’t emerged yet, it was plausible that favonovel.com had been driven back, and the remaining participants were too apprehensive to approach.
If things were to continue that way, it might take several days and nights to complete the assessment.
Elena finally spoke, “We need to speed things up! Let’s set a time limit of two hours!”
“Agreed!” Garfield’s sneer deepened as favonovel.com announced, “Listen up, everyone! You have two hours to exit the barrier. Those who come out without an Oblivion Grass will be eliminated!”
Upon hearing his words, the thousands of cultivators outside experienced a surge of anxiety. The imposition of a time limit indicated that someone inside would soon begin taking risks, and this realization left them increasingly on edge.
Within the Curse, the hundreds of cultivators received word of the time limit, causing their heartbeats to quicken even further. Desperation welled up in some, and tears of frustration began to flow.
Their initial aspirations had been to bring honor to their respective organizations and emerge as prominent candidates for sainthood. However, they hadn’t even caught a glimpse of a single blade of Oblivion Grass, and time was rapidly slipping away.
“Where exactly is the Oblivion Grass? Why can’t we find it? Why haven’t we seen it yet?”
“How is it so hard to find…”
“We don’t need to search anymore. Someone must have already found them. Let’s go to the barrier!”
Soon, the crowd began to converge toward the barrier. Their thoughts mirrored those of Xavier and the others. If they couldn’t find the grass, the only option left was to snatch it.
At first there were 100 people.
Then, 200…
300…
And 400…
Almost every cultivator had assembled near the barrier, intently surveying their environment in an attempt to discern who among them might possess the Oblivion Grass.
“You all, stay 100 yards away from the barrier. Whoever approaches will be killed without mercy!” Don ordered suddenly, halting everyone’s advance and creating a gap in the middle.
The crowd had no choice but to stop in their tracks.
Among them, Glinda was also looking around anxiously, favonovel.com brows tightly furrowed, appearing very worried.
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