For the average cultivator, it went like so:
The Mystic Realm opened and remained open for several days. When those several days passed, it disappeared. They all knew what this meant. Someone else had claimed the primary artifact supporting the realm.
Finding that person and taking the treasure was the imperative for many of them, but it was almost impossible for them in this situation. In the first place, the eight Ascenders who entered the illusionary realm were left in a completely different place from the rest of them.
They didn't know this, so many immediately went to attacking the cultivators around them, suspecting anyone and everyone.
As for the rest who had some more sense, they did not focus on the main artifact. There was no need to, as it was likely an artifact that chose its own master.
They instead focused on what was in front of them.
