These guys were in a strange state of mind. Compared to the other monks, they seemed far more excited. The way they looked at everyone was no longer indifferent or peaceful, but filled with aggression.
'I need to stay away from them.'
Yang An subtly raised an eyebrow and, without a word, stepped away to the other side.
The monks from the Gami Courtyard stepped forward, each finding a spot to stand on the emblems surrounding the statue before closing their eyes one by one.
All eyes were on these twenty Shrine Seekers, watching them with intense focus.
Time passed quickly. In just a couple of breaths, several of them had a reaction.
A fist-sized ball of black energy appeared above each of their heads, coalescing to quickly form a small Buddhist Shrine.
The people in the crowd laughed openly.
This was because the Buddhist Shrines these Shrine Seekers received were all First Grade Spiritual Shrines, the lowest possible grade.
