Feng Chi said, "Let him join the designated Artifact Refining Sect to participate in the competition and enter the Divine Fire Domain."

Xiang Laner doubtfully said, "He's going to the Divine Fire Domain to compete? Has he secretly been cultivating the Fire Attribute Skill?"

Feng Chi stated, "Whether he has cultivated the Fire Attribute Skill is irrelevant. The main reason is to have him help our people win. The Sky Rain Meteor Conference bears a similarity in this regard. He has already shown capability in this aspect, and the higher-ups value him highly, hence they want to employ him."

Xiang Laner expressed her opposition, "Sister Feng, you should be aware of what going to the Divine Fire Domain implies. And you should also understand what the power of someone in the Great Achievement Realm means. Not to mention individuals of High Martial cultivation in the Great Achievement Realm will also participate, those Artifact Refining Sects will surely bring out the Magical Treasures they have refined for the disciples attending the conference. Its peril exceeds the Sky Rain Meteor Conference; it's too dangerous.

Moreover, Shi Chun's involvement relates to the higher-ups' intentions towards the Bowan Building and Wukang Mountain. The Divine Fire Covenant is a matter for Artifact Refiners and isn't really our concern. Sending him there to take such a risk is inappropriate and the loss would outweigh the gains. I do not approve of him going and will contact the higher-ups to explain."

Feng Chi responded, "There's no need for contact. I have already raised these concerns but to no avail. Let me put it this way, in the eyes of the higher-ups, this Divine Fire Covenant's importance surpasses Wukang Mountain and Bowan Building."

Hearing this, Xiang Laner was greatly surprised, "More important than Bowan Building? How is that possible?"

Feng Chi guessed, "The issue might lie in the treasure offered by a major Refining Sect. The higher-ups mentioned that this matter relates to the opening of the Demon Altar, and not only our sect but also Lianshan and Gui Cang might send their people. Thus, we must win, and having an extra bit of certainty is necessary."

Upon hearing it was related to the opening of the Demon Altar, Xiang Laner fell silent, knowing that before this issue, all so-called benefits must yield.

After a long while, she reluctantly said, "This matter doesn't really concern him. Why would he agree to participate?"

Feng Chi conveyed, "The higher-ups said, regardless of the method you use, if he likes you that would solve it, then make him like you. The Holy Master instructed me to convey these four words to you: 'At all costs!'"

Having said that, she herself couldn't help but sigh and shake her head.

Now that even the phrase 'at all costs' was mentioned, Xiang Laner knew what it meant.

Therefore, Shi Chun, who had been in closed-door cultivation, was also quickly awakened.

Shi Chun had probably heard of the Divine Fire Covenant; previously in the Land of Exile, it was only mentioned in stories, and he never imagined that one day it would relate to him, letting him participate in such an event. What a joke? That thing is very dangerous.

Seeing the expectant Xiang Laner and Feng Chi standing in front of him, he was quite skeptical, "Why should I go?"

Xiang Laner replied, "They value the abilities you exhibited at the Sky Rain Meteor Conference. This situation is similar, and those with higher cultivation cannot enter."

Sitting cross-legged on the couch, Shi Chun was speechless. Having capability also became a sin? Was he supposed to die because of it?

He seriously said, "The Demon Path is filled with talented individuals. My little abilities count for nothing. Stop joking with me. I won't go. You should find someone more capable." He gestured with his hands, begging to be spared.

He was also not at risk now; the demon flame within him had only been refined by nearly twenty percent, enough to last him another two years, which was the perfect time to enhance his cultivation.

Having just freed himself from refining talismans, to meddle in artifact refining matters next seemed almost like madness.

Feng Chi conveyed, "The higher-ups said that just réussful the sect that wins the Divine Fire Covenant will receive three treasures, and we will take only one, giving you the rest. Shi Chun, the treasures that the Artifact Refining Sects come up with to award the winner, each one is extraordinary!"

Shi Chun addressed Sister Feng, "You know how extraordinary the treasures from the Artifact Refining Sects are. Don't you think about what those Sects do? They specialize in crafting Magical Treasures. Those people, to enhance their artifact refining abilities, I've heard they might even disregard their own lives.

Faced with the arrival of the Divine Fire Domain, a chance that comes once every two or three hundred years, as long as one could squeeze in, it would result in a frenzied battle. Killing whoever obstructs and destroying whatever divine object blocks, they would use whatever magical treasures they have. It's completely different from the Sky Rain Meteor Conference, where most sects hide until the end, but these artifact refiners are reckless with their lives.

I've heard that some artifact refiners, to craft a treasure, might even sacrifice themselves by jumping into the furnace, and staging a device martyrdom. Competing with a bunch of such lunatics, who in the world has more treasures than them? Throwing out all kinds of treasures randomly, what do I have to defend against them? Use my life? One life won't even be enough!

Moreover, even those in the Great Achievement Realm can participate, those are the types who can harm others from afar, does it seem appropriate for us to rush in?"

In short, no matter how good the treasures are, one must have a life to enjoy them. Foolish would be the one who gets involved in a hopeless scenario.

Xiang Laner then slowly stepped forward, sat down next to the bed, positioned beside him, and placed her hand on the back of his, tinged with a hint of sorrow, "Can't you do it for me?"

Shi Chun gritted his teeth; was he Weikang? Norming both of her delicate hands within his, ceaseWARNING touching her backhand, "Laner, we haven't even started, and you want me to die for you?"

He really wanted the other party to touch their conscience and ask if this was appropriate. You didn't even do this to Weikang that fool, do I look stupider than Weikang?

Xiang Laner's eyes reddened, but her heart felt exceedingly awkward from his words.

Feng Chi helped, "Actually, it's not as exaggerated or dangerous as you think. Other sects will bring Magical Treasures, and our people will bring Magical Treasures. If others have Great Achievement Realm individuals going in, we can also send more from the Great Achievement Realm to charge ahead and fight. You could just assist from the side, providing idea...

Xiang Laner: "Shi Chun, can you really not tell how I feel?"

Shi Chun, looking at her affectionate expression, cursed her ancestors inwardly, but moved on the surface: "What are you saying?"

Xiang Laner, with affection, said: "After this is done, we can be together."

Shi Chun shook his head awkwardly, suddenly blurting out, "How can we be together if I'm dead?"

Xiang Laner was somewhat taken aback, considering that she had wasted one of Wei Mo's promises for her own sake. Last time she hadn't said a thing, and he had just gone and done it, but this time she said so much and he still wouldn't agree—what did that mean?

No matter how nice she talked, seeing him still hesitant and evasive, Feng Chi finally lost her patience and directly scolded: "Just go if I tell you to. What are you afraid of? This doesn't seem like your style at all. Just go and be confident, I believe you can do it."

Shi Chun gave her a sidelong glance, thinking to himself, does this old woman have a problem? I don't even have confidence, where does she get hers? He simply shook his head: "Not going."

Seeing that reasoning with him was futile, Feng Chi got fiery and immediately threatened: "You don't have a choice in this matter. If you didn't know about it, there wouldn't be a problem, but once you know and don't participate, the only option would be eliminating you!"

Shi Chun paused, then scoffed repeatedly and said: "Stop with that nonsense. I've made it clear, I won't do anything that doesn't benefit me, no matter how you threaten me."

Feng Chi quickly said: "Didn't I tell you? After this is successful, you can take two of the three treasures."

Shi Chun: "You're talking about after it's successful. What if it isn't? What if we fail?"

It turned out the issue was there; Feng Chi and Xiang Laner exchanged glances.

Xiang Laner said: "Whether it succeeds or not, I promise to be with you."

Like hell I'd be with you, Shi Chun muttered inwardly, waving his hand, "We can't use our affair as a transaction!"

Curious, Feng Chi asked, "Then what benefit do you want?"

"I'm not one of you; I'm not going to work for you for nothing!" Shi Chun spoke righteously. We're all part of the Demon Path when it's convenient, and not when it's not. Pointing to the floor, he continued: "Right now, this suite is what I earned from the Sky Rain Meteor Conference. Get me another bigger one nearby. Also, going to the Divine Fire Domain is more dangerous than the Sky Rain Meteor Conference, so you'll need to pay extra!"

He extended his hand, fingers wiggling. "Add another five billion! I want it before we depart, as soon as possible. Only after the money and house are in place will I agree. And the agreed-upon two treasures after the job cannot be less."

Honestly, if it weren't for Wei Mo who had raised his expectations and broadened his horizons, he really wouldn't have dared to ask for such a high price initially.

Feng Chi puzzled, asked: "What do you need so much money and houses for?"

Shi Chun immediately grabbed Xiang Laner's hand and asked: "Laner, tell me, isn't my life worth this much?"

What else could Xiang Laner do but nod slightly?

Feng Chi waved her hands, arguing: "Isn't it a bit excessive to demand so much upfront?"

Shi Chun solemnly stated: "You say you'll protect me, but how can I believe that? You'll only take it seriously if it costs a lot. Cheap things can be discarded anytime. Even if you go back on your word afterwards, at least I'll have gotten something upfront, isn't it only right I get some compensation for risking my life?"

Feng Chi pondered: "You're asking for too much. We can't decide on this. We must report it and wait for a response."

Xiang Laner was very clear that it was only a matter of formality. Since upper management had said no expense should be spared, they would likely agree to the money, as money issues were trivial matters to them.

Shi Chun, reconsidering, reminded them: "I should mention upfront, those who can participate in the Divine Fire Covenant are all artifact refiners. My reputation precedes me, and everyone knows what I do, so if you don't let me join afterward, I won't be giving back the money or the house."

Feng Chi: "Don't worry about that. Since we've said you're going in, we'll sort out this trouble."

And so, the deal was temporarily settled like that.

Turning around, Shi Chun then knocked on Wu Jinliang's door.

Opening the door, Wu Jinliang asked, "What's up?"

Shi Chun gestured with a tilt of his head: "Let's go out for a walk."

"Out for a walk? What's there to see?" Wu Jinliang was a bit surprised; during the seclusion period, it was the first time Shi Chun had come to disturb him.

Shi Chun said: "Chu Jingtang and the others have been closed off for over half a year. I don't know how they're coping, let's see if they're willing to come out. They're elite disciples from various sects, if they're willing, let's get them out. We'll probably need help from your friends for this."

Right, those eleven folks who were expelled from their sects were imprisoned by Chun Tian, and they were still locked up. Recalling this, Wu Jinliang chuckled, raising his hand in a gesture: "Almost forgot, let's go check on them."

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