"Stop!"
A commanding voice suddenly rang out across the marketplace.
The voice was not loud, yet it carried an unquestionable authority that made many cultivators instinctively lower their heads.
The bustling crowd immediately parted to create a path.
Tap.
Tap.
Tap.
A middle-aged man slowly walked forward.
He wore luxurious robes embroidered with golden patterns that shimmered under the sunlight.
Every movement he made exuded dignity and status.
Behind him followed dozens of attendants, guards, and cultivators.
Each of them carried an arrogant expression, as though they stood above everyone else in the city.
The surrounding crowd immediately recognized the newcomer.
"He's here!"
"It's actually him!"
"No wonder he came personally after such a huge incident."
Whispers spread throughout the marketplace.
Even some experts who had previously remained calm revealed respectful expressions.
