At this moment, everyone was as if possessed, maintaining the gesture of holding hands on both sides, completely unable to move.
Because a massive surge of Spiritual Energy was being passed around like a hot potato, whoever it stopped on would perish, so it was imperative to keep it circulating through Circulating the Heavens, spreading the immense pressure of carrying this surge of Spiritual Energy evenly across everyone over time.
Lin Ning's expression was somewhat ashamed; she didn't want Chen Lingyun to know that she had kept her in the dark about this matter.
Su Yunjin also felt slightly embarrassed, but then she thought that since everyone had kept the secret from Ling Yun together, it was a case of 'collective responsibility,' and the hatred wouldn't fall on her alone, which made her feel much more at ease.
Xie Ruoxi now felt like she had stirred up a massive disaster and was trying to push her body to its limits, continuing to forcefully endure the strain.