In a mere blink of an eye, a breath—no, less than half a breath—an uncountable number of people in different attire appeared on the flat ground paved with jade! They stood or sat, some even crossed-legged.
An eerie silence, Mo Yi and Mo Luo Xue didn't speak, they exchanged glances, stunned by the bizarre scene!
Imagine, an empty space instantly filled in a blink of an eye, and every face was painted with different emotions—some angry, some indifferent, some even shedding tears... A kaleidoscope of humanity was on display!
“This is…” Mo Yi took a deep breath, recovering from the shock.
Mo Luo Xue's eyes glistened with a strange light. With her perception as a Hun Yuan master, she hadn't detected even the slightest movement! This proved that these people had been teleported out of thin air by a force beyond human comprehension and measurement!
After a while, these people with their varied postures came to their senses. They instinctively turned their heads to look around, and upon finding themselves surrounded by a sea of faces, they all hesitated before trying to understand what had happened. Some were horrified, some were bewildered, some were calm—their reactions varied greatly.
“About five hundred people, all blessed with celestial affinity,” Mo Luo Xue scanned the abruptly appearing crowd and counted. “All on the Celestial Path. If I'm not mistaken, the further you walk on the Celestial Path, the better your aptitude.”
Mo Yi nodded, “You're right. While climbing, I deliberately slowed down to observe these people. Many of them are familiar faces… Oh, I've memorized almost everyone from each level while climbing, from the weakest to the strongest. I can recognize most of them at a glance.”
Mo Luo Xue's heart stirred slightly. According to Mo Yi, he actually remembered the faces of hundreds of people? These were faces, not abstract numbers. The similarities between faces can be very close, making it impossible to differentiate them even when they are right in front of you. Yet, Mo Yi claimed he could recognize everyone?!
Mo Yi glanced at the crowd standing still, unsure what to do, and after searching for a moment, his eyes lit up. He waved his hand and shouted, “Brother Yao! Over here!”
Mo Yi's call was piercing in the silence, like a pebble dropped into still water, sending ripples slowly spreading outwards.
Everyone's gaze was drawn to Mo Yi. They briefly focused on him before shifting their attention to Mo Luo Xue beside him. Upon seeing her face, everyone gasped, even the women were captivated by her stunning beauty.
“…” Mo Luo Xue calmly scanned everyone present before stepping aside, avoiding their burning stares.
“Brother Mo Yi?!” A voice exclaimed from the crowd. A man in white robes ran out of the crowd, and at a glance, Mo Yi recognized it as Yao Shi, the pharmacist he had met and parted ways with that day.
Yao Shi ran to Mo Yi, his face full of excitement, like seeing an idol. As soon as he reached Mo Yi, Yao Shi excitedly grabbed his hands.
“Speak properly. Don't get all mushy, we're in public!” Mo Yi was taken aback by Yao Shi's enthusiasm. He awkwardly tried to pull back his captured hands, but unfortunately, Yao Shi's slender, white hands were surprisingly strong, and he couldn't pull free even after trying hard.
Yao Shi shook Mo Yi's hand vigorously and said, “May I inquire about your younger sister?”
Mo Yi's lips curled up into a cold smile, “Hehe.”
Yao Shi was stunned by this 'Hehe', “Hehe…?”
A single 'Hehe' carried a myriad of unspoken thoughts. What kind of person asks about another person's sister upon meeting? Your ugly face already betrays your evil intentions towards my cute and cold sister! If not you, who else would I 'Hehe' at? Hehe.
Mo Yi forcefully stomped on Yao Shi's white shoes, leaving a clear black imprint. Yao Shi winced in pain and released his grip, allowing Mo Yi to escape from those pig-like hands. He couldn't even imagine what would have happened if Yao Shi had held Mo Luo Xue's hand… Had this rascal taken liberties when applying medicine to Mo Luo Xue?
In an instant, Yao Shi was elevated to the level of a dangerous character in Mo Yi's mind.
The crowd gradually became a buzzing hive. People inquired about the situation, but most answered: they had suddenly appeared here after a shift in their surroundings. Everyone had the same answer to this question, the truth remained unknown. Gradually, their topics of discussion changed.
“Where did you reach in your climb?”
“Ah… I guess I'm in the middle. What about you?”
“I'm in the upper-middle range! While I'm some distance from the top tiers, it's still pretty good.”
“Big brother, you have to take care of little brother from now on!”
“Haha, since you said so, I can't really refuse…”
Finally, the topic transitioned from “How did we get here?” to “Who climbed the highest?”
Gradually, the crowd divided into several factions. The weakest fawned over those from higher levels, while the higher levels in turn flattered the top tiers… As for the geniuses, they stood alone, an aura of arrogance surrounding them, their eyes flickering with curiosity.
“Who do you think climbed to the top of the Celestial Mountain?” someone suddenly asked aloud.
Everyone paused, they simultaneously inquired of those at higher levels than themselves, and those at higher levels asked the top tiers. The question became increasingly clear until a rough voice boomed.
“The first person must be that little fairy sister, Mo Luo Xue!”
Everyone turned to the burly man. At their first glance, they couldn't help but frown. The man was rough-looking, with skin as black as ink. Added to that were his thick lips and bell-like eyes, making him an incredibly ugly country bumpkin!
But no one dared to mock the man, for this burly man was one of the top tiers on the Celestial Mountain! He was someone worthy of respect and awe.
“Fairy sister?” someone questioned, all eyes involuntarily focusing on Mo Luo Xue who was closing her eyes to rest in a corner.
Once again under the spotlight, Mo Luo Xue frowned slightly, obvious displeasure spreading across her face. It was not a pleasant feeling to be treated like a rare animal, being watched by everyone.
“You guys are about to pop your eyeballs out! Never seen a beautiful woman before?” a voice with a touch of sarcasm chimed in. Those who had been staring at Mo Luo Xue with rapt attention glared at the speaker.
Mo Yi stood silently, arms crossed, watching everyone. “You guys should be ashamed of yourselves. Eyes on your own heads, don't stare at people. It's rude.”
“You little brat…” the burly man grinned fiercely at Mo Yi, “Watch your mouth! This isn't your family's private estate. Looking at your delicate skin and soft flesh, if you get nicked by a knife accidentally, it wouldn't look good.”
Mo Yi looked at the burly man, frowning unconsciously, “What the hell, you look so ugly. Didn't your family keep you locked up to stop you from scaring people?”
In an instant, the burly man's face turned completely black, like thick ink. An aura of terrifying killing intent spread out.