To be known, by previously slaying so many strong ones, Cangyang had certainly left a significant reputation in the area he resided.
It could be said that in the beginning, even if strong ones discovered him to be Cangyang, they would not actively seek out and confront him head-on due to the strength he had displayed earlier.
The first round of the Myriad Laws Realm trials was a lengthy process—personal bravery was only part of the reason, but it was not the entirety, because as groups formed in the later stages, it increasingly depended on the power of the collective.
Therefore, even though Cangyang was now displaying formidable combat power, these people would not want to confront him directly, as it made no sense, and they had ample time to wait for retribution later.
This was the choice that best suited their interests and was the most rational. It was the correct answer.