After Sha Chu's detailed explanation, Li Xiu roughly understood the main structure of Longsheng Tian, but figuring out the intricate network of relationships wasn't that easy.

There must be countless connections between the four great families and the various groups. The entangled interests and power struggles within even Sha Chu found hard to comprehend.

"To which faction does that old guy, the Red Sand City Lord, actually belong? I used to think he was the president of Longsheng Tian, but it turns out there are so many native forces within Longsheng Tian. However, the four great families probably don't have the authority to invite outsiders or issue invitation cards. It's likely that the Red Sand City Lord being the president of the Longevity Association is still the highest possibility." Li Xiu pondered to himself.

"Alright, that's about all I know. Since the Jedi Knight has already become Super Spirit, climbing Spiral Mountain is more than doable. Let's head to Longevity City now to avoid any long delays leading to more problems." Sha Chu said as he stood up.

"Alright." Li Xiu followed Sha Chu out the door and headed toward Spiral Mountain through the dilapidated alleys of Wansheng Town.

In the muddy alley, pairs of eyes could be seen watching them through door cracks, windows, and wall gaps. Those eyes were filled with puzzlement, curiosity, envy, and even jealousy and resentment.

Only a few elders, who were so old that they could hardly walk, sat on the stone steps outside their doors, fearlessly scrutinizing Li Xiu and Sha Chu with their yellowing eyes.

"Why are there only children and elders?" Li Xiu asked Sha Chu, who was beside him.

"To survive in Wansheng Town, besides entering the Trial Gate, they also need to go fishing at sea. There isn't much land in Longsheng Tian to farm, so food mainly comes from the sea." Sha Chu replied.

"Why not bring in food from outside?" Li Xiu asked with some confusion.

From the time he entered the coffin to entering Longsheng Tian, it was less than two hours. At such a close range, transporting food from the Southern Cross Federation should be entirely possible.

"That, I don't know." Sha Chu evidently didn't know why food wasn't being brought in from outside.

As the two of them were walking, they suddenly heard a creaking sound from a wooden door beside them, and a figure rushed out, spreading their arms to block Li Xiu and Sha Chu's path.

Li Xiu and Sha Chu were both a bit surprised. Blocking their path was only a child who looked about seven or eight years old, wearing just ragged pants with a bare, bony upper torso, appearing both dark and thin.

The child held a knife in hand, the blade small but covered in a mixture of rust and blood-stained color, yet its edge was sharp, glinting blood-red.

Judging by the knife's shape, it seemed like a knife used for killing fish, rather than a weapon for combat.

Just as Li Xiu was about to ask the child why he blocked their way, he saw nearby wooden doors opening one after another, with one child after another stepping out. The oldest was about ten years old, while the youngest was just learning how to walk.

In a short time, both sides of the alley were packed with children like this, blocking Li Xiu and Sha Chu in the middle of the alley.

Each of these children held the same kind of fish-killing knife, and their eyes were all fixed on Li Xiu and Sha Chu.

"Sea Monster, what do you want?" Chu Sha frowned and shouted into the alley.

Li Xiu had heard from Chu Sha before that there are currently four major forces in Wansheng Town, whose leaders are called the four great generals. Sea Monster is one of them.

With a creak, a wooden door not far ahead opened. An elderly person with white hair and leaning on a crutch hobbled out. The children blocking him all retreated to the sides of the alley, clearing a path.

"Are the esteemed adults preparing to return to Longevity City?" The elder's voice was hoarse, carrying a strong fishy smell.

Looking at the elder, Sha Chu said, "Sea Monster, having these children block our way, what is your intention?"

"Nothing much, just hoping to say a few words to the esteemed adults." Sea Monster looked at Li Xiu and said, "This must be Lord Li Xiu from the City of Light?"

"You know me?" Li Xiu wasn't surprised. When he revealed himself as a Jedi Knight, he had already prepared for being recognized.

"The Spirit Magic Competition and the name of the Lord of Light City have already spread worldwide. Although within this Longsheng Tian, there are no televisions to watch the Spirit Magic Competition, one can hear of your lordship's name and the power of your spirit magic monster from those who have returned from outside." Sea Monster smiled.

"Sea Monster, you should be aware of my current situation. What help do you need from me?" Sha Chu frowned and asked.

"You can't help, but this Lord can." Sea Monster locked his murky eyes on Li Xiu and said.

"Tell me, how can I help?" Li Xiu asked, looking at Sea Monster with interest.

Suddenly, Sea Monster dropped the crutch, knelt on the ground with a thud, and directly bowed before Li Xiu, pleading, "I implore you to provide a path of survival for our children."

The children nearby also dropped their fish-killing knives, kneeling down like Sea Monster and bowing before Li Xiu and Sha Chu.

"What does this mean?" Li Xiu looked at the prostrating Sea Monster in surprise.

Sea Monster, still on the ground without getting up or raising his head, spoke each word clearly, "We are but guilty and lowly people, destined to risk our lives fishing at sea. That is our fate. But these children should not share our fate. They should not see death from birth, should not live their lives without even a glimpse of hope, should not be born here only to die here. I plead with you to give them a path to live."

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