Life After Prison by Silencieux novel Chapter 1730

Many people were generally under the impression that those who had achieved a high attainment mainly through the use of pills were not as strong as those whose attainment was acquired through experience. It was generally thought that those who relied too much on pills to accumulate attainment did so at the expense of proper combat experience, and alchemists generally had insufficient time for honing their combat skills too. Their combat effectiveness thus became greatly diminished, making them vulnerable to being killed when faced with a more experienced adversary.

As time passed, representatives from two more sects arrived. Heidi explained who they were to Severin and his companions. Both sects were second-tier sects, and they both positioned themselves cautiously at a distance in apparent apprehension.

"They appear to be very cautious," Severin observed.

"As they should," Heidi said. "Those from second-tier sects are relatively weaker than those from first-tier sects. Even though they've successfully made it here, they continue to keep their guard up for fear that other sects might snatch their key. It's only natural for them to be wary. We, on the other hand, simply need to wait patiently. The Paradise Secret Realm will open in another three days."

After two days, Sheila noticed the distinct absence of any further groups. She found it to be a little odd, so she asked, "Why haven't any other groups arrived, Heidi? Two days have passed, and The Paradise Secret Realm opens tomorrow."

Sofia then remembered something and asked with a smile, "Are the Horizon Sect afraid of that too? They don't seem to have arrived yet."

Heidi chuckled and said, "That wouldn't scare them. The Horizon Sect is formidable, and most of its members are very strong. They have no reason to be afraid of getting robbed, unless somehow, it's an unscrupulous sect leader or elder who decided to target them. That's not likely to happen though, because it'll trigger an all-out war between the two sects. In that scenario, it's likely that other sects who are not a party to the conflict will not just stand by and watch. They might decide to unite and take action against that shameless aggressor."