At the foot of Mount Tai, after a night, everyone was somewhat fatigued. So, after descending the mountain, they didn't leave immediately but paused here to rest.
The time for rest was also an opportunity for the various factions to interact. After the battle at Mount Tai, Fu Qingping's momentum was unmatched, overshadowing even Shijia. Most people's attention naturally was focused on Fu Qingping.
All the Peak Masters hoped to break through the shackles of the pinnacle and become beyond peerless masters. Therefore, they wished to remain close to Fu Qingping, hoping to glean the means to surpass the peak from him. Those who had not yet reached the peak were looking to align with a powerful faction for protection, as troubled times were imminent. Without the shelter of a powerful force, they would be the first casualties.
