"Still dare to say it was good to come here?"

Eleven team leaders either looked at him straightforwardly or sideways, trying out people who really came here to test us, let's see how you explain this.

They no longer planned to kick him while he was down, because Brother Guan's previous actions had indeed been somewhat disheartening. They weren't foolish enough to forget past lessons, but they also didn't intend to help Shi Chun. He was the one who had trapped them here, watching the excitement from the sidelines was good enough, preferably letting the dogs bite one another.

Who knew Shi Chun would directly pull out a Sandal Gold Illumination and shout upwards, "Brother Guan, over here."

This action alarmed others, making them vigilantly watch their surroundings, worried that the illumination would attract danger.

Guan Wen, floating in the air, looked down, measuring the ground through the gaps in the branches, and seeing that group of people all there, he hesitated for a moment. Then he immediately collected his flying Magical Treasure and floated lightly through the gaps in the trees to land.

Upon landing, he first scanned the surrounding environment roughly, spotting no signs of fighting; then, addressing the people at the scene, he felt surprised and suspicious. Everyone was there, all eleven team leaders, including the two newcomers from Youxia Mountain.

"What's going on?" he asked in a deep voice, "Who was shouting for help just now?"

The eleven team leaders adopted an indifferent attitude, their ambiguous gazes drifting towards Shi Chun, it's now your turn to handle this.

Shi Chun immediately responded with surprise, "Shouting for help? No, nobody here shouted."

The eleven team leaders secretly laughed, not expecting his way of explaining to be so blatantly crude, denying outright.

"No?" Guan Wen, puzzled, pointed towards people from other sects, "We all heard it. It sounded like your voice…" his finger pointing at Wu Jinliang.

Wu Jinliang immediately acted very timid, waving his hands, "Not me."

Since Chun Tian had already said no, he obviously knew how to coordinate.

Shi Chun quickly interjected, "Absolutely nobody here shouted. Everything's fine; why would anyone scream for help? If he really was shouting randomly, not just me, why wouldn't they stop him either?" He pointed at the eleven team leaders, then cautiously said, "Could it be that Moon Sea is so dangerous that one could experience auditory illusions?"

At this remark, Chu Jingtang instantly understood his implication. His eyes widened dramatically, internally screaming, where did this monster come from?

He would remember Youxia Mountain. If he could get out safely, he definitely planned to find an opportunity to visit.

At that moment, the eleven team leaders also realized they couldn't remain detached spectators. Now they faced a question, why hadn't they stopped it?

Such outrageousness, that big fellow had been crying and howling for quite a while.

Wu Jinliang again waved his hands repeatedly, "Brother Guan, before you came, I didn't say a word. This place is dangerous, dare not even breathe loudly, let alone howl. Are you sure you didn't hear wrong? Could Moon Sea really be so perilous that one might experience auditory illusions?"

Guan Wen immediately turned to look at the other team leaders, puzzled, "You didn't hear it either?"

The eleven team leaders were a bit dumbfounded.

After being stunned for a while, one of them was directly confronted by Guan Wen, so he turned his head and asked another, "Did you hear it?"

Passing the problem to someone else.

The latter inwardly cursed his ancestors, then threw the problem back to Guan Wen, "Brother Guan, did you hear it?"

Everyone was feeling guilty.

Importantly, this indeed brought a bunch of comrades here. They felt Shi Chun was right; it was safer here with more people. If these people went back, would they risk it alone?

Guan Wen also lost his calm demeanor, "I am asking you, if we hadn't heard you calling for help, why would we have rushed over here?"

Shi Chun again took the lead, "Brother Guan, we truly didn't hear anything."

Then he turned to ask Chu Jingtang, "Brother Chu, did you hear it?"

He almost thrust the Sandal Gold Flame Energy into his face.

Chu Jingtang was also inwardly cursing his ancestors, why do I know you?

Though cursing internally, his face portrayed a nonchalant innocence as he played dumb, shaking his head, "I didn't hear anything."

With someone else leading, the team leaders one by one either shook their heads or straightforwardly claimed they hadn't heard anything.

Someone had concocted a legitimate reason already—the Moon Sea had a peril called auditory illusions, perfectly explaining the source of the howling.

If they hadn't had such a legitimate reason, they really wouldn't have dared to concur, that would have been too blatant.

Shi Chun then asked the people from various sects who arrived later, "Did you really hear it?"

"Indeed there was a call for help."

"Yes, the voice came from over here."

"We all heard it."

People from the sects nodded one after another, affirming what Guan Wen had said.

Still, some were somewhat silent, questioning themselves, did I actually hear it or not?

They had no option, they were indeed a bit bewildered because when some of them arrived, it wasn't a matter of what they had or hadn't heard, but rather they had seen with their own eyes Wu Jinliang yelling at the top of his lungs, almost deafening everyone, how could they not have heard?

But since the leaders from their own sect all said they hadn't heard, then they could only be deceiving their own conscience.

Not speaking up or disagreeing was already very conscientious of them.

Guan Wen was truly startled this time. Had it been only Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang's family saying this, he would have doubted them, but with so many companions saying the same, there could be no mistake.

He quickly turned his head again to survey their surroundings and said with uncertainty, "It seems the eerie extent of Moon Sea is truly exceptional. No wonder the authorities designated this place as Forbidden Land."

The group of leaders felt a peculiar thrill seeing this high-ranking disciple from Su Yuan Sect looking as if he were a fool.

Amidst his speech, Guan Wen suddenly pointed at the Sandal Gold Flame Energy in Shi Chun's hand, "Put it away, be careful not to invite danger."

That was simple, but Shi Chun didn't listen to him. He swung the illuminating object in his hand and said, "Brother Guan, even if I put this away, it's only temporary. When we later find the location of the 'Meteor Shower' impact, we will still need to search around. It's not realistic to fumble around in the dark solely by touch; we'll have to use this for illumination. That's when our position will truly be dangerous."

Hearing this, a group of leaders empathized deeply and agreed vehemently, their sentiments firmly with Shi Chun at this moment.

"So, personally, I think we need to locate the 'Meteor Shower' impact site quickly, and the speed of searching for the Extreme Crystal should also be swift."

"I think we don't have enough people here for this. Since we've all come this far, let's not go back but finish this quickly together.

Especially since Brother Guan holds the Magical Treasure 'Wind Scale', which could be crucial for escaping danger if we encounter any. So please, Brother Guan, don't be sparing with yourself. Since you've taken the risk to come here, let's resolve this quickly together."

Shi Chun then looked around at everyone and asked, "What do you all think of this idea?"

Guan Wen stared blankly at this logical, articulate fellow and was lost for words, asking himself why he had left the comfort of his entry position to come here.

Wu Jinliang was the first to respond, "This is an excellent strategy!"

Chu Jingtang also chimed in without hesitation, "Brother Chu, this plan is indeed good."

"Yes, we need to resolve this quickly, we can't delay."

"Brother Chu, more people searching together will indeed speed things up, the faster the safer."

"Right, it's not wise to stay here too long, we have to rely on everyone's cooperation."

"With Brother Chu controlling Magical Treasure 'Wind Scale,' it certainly will be safer."

"Brother Chu, our safety is now in your hands."

A group of leaders unanimously agreed with Shi Chun's words, this time with clear, decisive attitudes siding with Shi Chun.

Firstly, for their own protection, and secondly, they felt that what Shi Chun said made sense and wasn't nonsense.

They also harbored some personal feelings. Previously we supported you, surnamed Guan. However, you treated us that way afterward. Now we also want you to experience the weight of the big picture. We would love it if you had the guts to say we should not search and just return immediately.

The group of leaders found a sense of revenge satisfying.

Even those from the sects who had rushed over to help upon hearing Wu Jinliang's calls for help now seemed enlightened and seemed to understand the intentions of their fellow leaders.

Thus, some also voiced their support, asking Guan Wen to stay as well.

Seeing this group catching on, Wu Jinliang, standing with his sword, had a face full of satisfaction. Catching on was good. With these people here, Xuan State's situation was opening up; there were fun times ahead.

The trend of public sentiment was like a caged dragon.

Guan Wen's Adam's apple bobbed, tracing a swallow. He desperately wanted to call off this adventure and give up the hunt for the Extreme Crystals.

But as a high-ranking disciple of the Su Yuan Sect, how could he show weakness in front of these people, especially when his risking danger was mentioned, and he immediately refused? It would be a humiliation he could not bear, and the ridicule if word got out was something his pride couldn't stand.

Nonetheless, he still concocted a reason and said pensively, "Inside Moon Sea, the talismans fail to work. There are nearly a thousand people outside setting up around Moon Sea. I need to stay central to coordinate..."

"There's no trouble," Shi Chun interrupted bluntly, "Moon Sea is so vast, their setup around it won't be quick. Our target location is right before us. Just go find it, and the task is done. Even when we are back, they may not yet have properly set up their positions, so it won't affect anything."

"Yes, with so many of us, it will be quick."

"It won't take too much time."

"Brother Chu, please do us the honor of keeping hold of the Magical Treasure and ensure our safety."

Without needing hints or reminders, a group of leaders followed suit, or rather coordinated stubbornly to keep Guan Wen grounded here. Why should we risk ourselves here and let you escape?

Indeed, the Magical Treasure "Wind Scale" could truly help them escape danger at a critical moment. If their own safety wasn't important, what was?

Guan Wen's gaze towards Shi Chun grew slightly cold, having pegged him as a "villain," yet he couldn't outright say a half-word of 'no' on the spot. He vehemently vowed to settle scores with him later.

With no other option, Guan Wen said calmly, "Fine, let's do it this way."

Shi Chun was the first to offer enthusiastic flattery, "Brother Chu, you are wise."

"Wise, so very wise," Wu Jinliang added, laughing heartily.

He knew this Master well enough; this was his way. Since you, Guan Wen, have come, might as well stay!

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