Shi Chun naturally understood as well and was somewhat surprised. He hadn't done anything and was just passing by, yet the people of Shudao Mountain wanted to kill him merely because he was Shi Chun. What kind of nonsense was this?

If he had known it would be like this, he wouldn't have come down at all and would have just run away.

That was what he thought, but he didn't show any reaction. Besides glancing at Yuan Yao and remembering this person, his expression didn't change, and he still maintained a smile, staring at Gu Lianni and quietly waiting for her response.

He couldn't claim to be completely calm and composed, but he was indeed very composed.

If it really came to a fight, he truly dreaded the so-called Magical Treasure because each Magical Treasure had its own ingenious uniqueness, and they were all extremely varied. He had heard of them, but hadn't witnessed them, so he didn't dare to act rashly.

However, if there really was no other way, he wouldn't just sit and wait for death. After breaking through to the High Martial Upper Realm in cultivation, he had not yet found someone to test his strength against.

How could he describe his current mindset? On one hand, he was worried about being overpowered, and on the other hand, he was somewhat itching for a fight, after all, he did have some confidence in himself.

The Bath Demon Skill, which he was unwilling to abandon despite the difficulty in progressing, and the Big Gourds he went to great lengths to obtain from Wukang Mountain—those were all assurances he had saved up, and in fact, he had been on the verge of erupting for some time.

Of course, if speaking softly could avoid the current trouble, he wouldn't mind doing so. He was observing whether it was necessary, after all, he was not familiar with these people.

Regardless, he could speak softly or forcefully, straightforwardly or insidiously, he was accustomed to adapting to the situation.

His composed appearance surprised everyone from Shudao Mountain somewhat. It was as if he wasn't the target of Yuan Yao's words.

Composed despite imminent danger—a general's demeanor!

That was the thought that flashed through Gu Lianni's mind, feeling that it matched the man who dominated the Sky Rain Meteor Conference—after all, at first glance, he wasn't the type of man who was tall and imposing, and she even suspected there was some exaggeration.

She said in a hearty voice, "So, aren't you scared?"

Shi Chun appeared puzzled, "Scared of what?"

Gu Lianni signaled to Yuan Yao, "Don't you understand what he said?"

Shi Chun made an oh sound, "His words aren't important, so there's nothing to be scared of. Here, your word is law."

This remark was somewhat disrespectful to Yuan Yao, leaving his spirited, horse-like face somewhat embarrassed. He wanted to retort but couldn't, because the newcomer was right—here indeed, the junior uncle had the final say, and he couldn't deny it.

But the look in his eyes towards Shi Chun was already filled with hostility. He was not that old, and having sharp edges, no one liked to be looked down upon.

Gu Lianni lifted her chin slightly, intentionally displaying a bit of arrogance. "Then you tell me, should I let you leave alive, or should I make you stay here forever?"

Shi Chun: "If you ask me, of course, I'd be eager for you to let me leave. After all, I haven't provoked or annoyed you, and if it's wrong to just pass by here, it would be a bit unreasonable."

Gu Lianni: "Are you sure you haven't provoked me?"

Shi Chun was startled, "Have I? Aren't we meeting for the first time?"

Gu Lianni, hands on her hips, glared at him, "Did you just call me 'warrior'?"

Clearly, she was dissatisfied with the title.

Shi Chun looked at her somewhat robust figure and hurried to explain, "No, no, I was calling them, them."

In fact, when he used to show respect to people in the Land of Exile, he would call men 'warrior' and women 'female warrior'. He had forgotten who he had learned it from, and later, knowing that it was inappropriate, he tried to correct it, but sometimes it still slipped out unintentionally.

It had been a long time since he had done so, but today, he might have been influenced by the woman's physique.

Gu Lianni didn't seem to calm down, as she examined him from head to toe again, and said indifferently, "Then you'll have to beg me, beg me to spare you."

Shi Chun was straightforward, and he immediately bowed with his hands clasped as if sincerely pleading, "With such beauty, you are surely a heroine among women. I would hope that you wouldn't trouble a minor person like myself and would kindly spare me."

This cowardly and sneaky behavior instantly caused the other disciples of Shudao Mountain to either suppress laughter or show a mocking expression. So much for being the number one person at the Sky Rain Meteor Conference—he was nothing special.

After all, disciples from the big sects like them could never so easily lose their pride, especially in front of many people, as it would bring shame upon their sect.

A trace of surprise passed through Gu Lianni's eyes. She glanced at her sect members approaching from afar, and thinking that there were still important matters to attend to, she didn't pursue any further. "Alright, you can go. But you'd better remember my words, Shudao Mountain is handling things here, and bystanders should stay clear. If there is a next time, you won't be so lucky."

"Yes, I will firmly remember. Everyone, I take my leave," Shi Chun said, bowing to the crowd before turning to leave.

Gu Lianni suddenly called out, "Do you know who I am?"

Shi Chun continued to feign ignorance, "I don't know."

Shi Chun was actually aware of her surname being Gu, but he genuinely couldn't remember her first name because he didn't consider it worth his mental effort. With so many attendees listed by Young Master Nan, he really couldn't remember them all. The fact that he could remember such a person was already a sign of considerable attention on his part.

Gu Lianni: "Don't you want to know who I am?"

Shi Chun hurriedly said, "I do, but I was afraid it would be too presumptuous to ask, so I didn't dare to inquire. Now that the lady has mentioned it, I will take the liberty to ask, may I know the lady's esteemed name?"

Seeing his courteous demeanor, Gu Lianni felt that he was indeed more pleasing to the eye than those rough types around her, and she said aloud, "My name is Gu Lianni, remember that. You, Shi Chun, have begged for mercy from me, Gu Lianni!"

Shi Chun didn't think there was anything significant in that. Before he had taken the position of Master of East Nine Plain, he had begged for mercy countless times, and even after taking that position, he had done so many times, to the point where he could make Wu Jinliang kneel down and call someone else 'mother.' Begging for mercy was nothing new to him; he had long been accustomed to it.

However, the way she emphasized it at the end still struck him as odd, and he silently wondered if there might be something wrong with her mind.

"Yes." Shi Chun humbled himself with a bow before turning swiftly to leap into the air.

After taking to the wind with Wind Scale, he circled around in the sky, using his right eye superpower to observe the situation up close. Once he had memorized the lay of the land, he quickly departed.

On the icy ground, newly arrived disciples from Shudao Mountain reported, "Master Uncle, our formation on that side has been properly arranged."

Gu Lianni watched the departing figure in the sky and nodded to show she understood.

Yuan Yao spoke up again, "Master Uncle, I still feel that Shi Chun's sudden appearance here is no coincidence. Moreover, the sect has warned us to be cautious around this person. We really shouldn't have let him go."

Gu Lianni stared in the direction where the figure had disappeared. "You're absolutely right; there could indeed be a problem. I too wanted to detain him to prevent future troubles, but I was worried we wouldn't be able to."

This time, not only Yuan Yao but also Pang Hou was surprised. "Master Uncle, aren't you being too modest? A group of us at the High Martial Great Success Realm, plus the support of Magical Treasures, would fail to detain him, a mere Upper Realm practitioner?"

Gu Lianni turned to look at him, "Just now, you didn't really think he was afraid of us, did you? I didn't see a hint of fear in him, not in his body, not in his eyes, not in his words and deeds, and not in his bones. He was pretending, accommodating our attitude.

His cultivation is indeed High Martial Upper Realm, but just a year ago, his cultivation was at the Initial Martial Realm. In just one short year, he has already advanced to High Martial Upper Realm.

His cultivation talent is very high. When he was at the High Martial Small Success Realm, he defeated Mulan Qingqing of Su Yuan Sect, who was at the High Martial Upper Realm.

You only know that Su Yuan Sect is one of the Four Great Sects in the Cultivation World, but you probably haven't truly grasped how terrifying it is. I know Mulan Qingqing; I'm aware of her formidable strength.

Let me put it this way: if it were a matter of life-and-death struggle, even with Magical Treasures in hand and a combined attack, we might still not be a match for her. We could even be killed without getting close to her!

Mulan Qingqing was no match for him, and now his cultivation has broken through to the Upper Realm, his strength would only be greater. We might not be able to detain him."

Yuan Yao responded, "Master Uncle, I've heard about Mulan Qingqing's defeat. Her loss might not be due to strength but because the Cultivation Techniques couldn't overcome one another. Shi Chun might have won against Mulan Qingqing, but that doesn't mean he can win against us!"

"That's right." Many people nodded in agreement.

Gu Lianni said, "I understand what you mean, and I also had this thought. I'm even more eager to test the mettle of this so-called champion of the Sky Rain Meteor Conference who makes so many fear him, who managed to stand out among all the sects of Shengshen Continent. However, after much hesitation, I decided to let it go because I really wasn't absolutely certain.

By absolute certainty, I mean a swift and decisive victory. If we were to cause a big commotion, our 'Element Locking Array' is not yet successful, and the Divine Fire is not yet trapped. If we scare away the Divine Fire, in such a vast realm, how long will it take us to find it again? Would it not be a failure to seize the opportunity left to us by our ancestors? I'm not certain. Can any of you guarantee you are?"

After her words, there was silence from the crowd. Even Yuan Yao, after reflecting on it, felt somewhat ashamed for nearly making a mistake. He promptly bowed and apologized, "Master Uncle, it was Yuan Yao who was impulsive."

Gu Lianni waved her hand, her admirable spirit shining through as she spoke, "There are priorities and urgencies in matters. We bear the heavy trust and hope of our sect; we must not fail.

When the serious business is nearly settled, I will find an opportunity to meet this so-called champion of the Sky Rain Meteor Conference. No one in Shengshen Continent should let such a brat become famous. We must not let him look down on us from the Artifact Refining World again.

Who says women are inferior to men? I must crush his arrogance for treating us dismissively and let all the men of Shengshen Continent know who I, Gu Lianni of Shudao Mountain, am!"

Pang Hou laughed, "The Divine Fire Domain is vast; it's not easy to encounter him again. I fear we may not meet him again until the end."

Gu Lianni placed her hands on her hips and raised an eyebrow, "He has to exit through the gate, doesn't he?"

It wasn't clear whether her waist was so slender because she liked to stand with her hands on her hips.

The folks from Shudao Mountain looked at each other, realizing that even if they didn't encounter Shi Chun this time, this 'little Master Uncle' would likely go out of her way to find trouble with Shi Chun. They wondered what offense Shi Chun had given her.

Meanwhile, in another valley of ice, Shi Chun descended from the sky to meet Wu Jinliang and the others who were waiting there. He let out a breath subconsciously.

Wu Jinliang noticed his unusual expression and asked, "What's the matter, did something happen?"

Shi Chun's face showed self-mockery, "I ran into a woman and got taken down a peg verbally."

"A woman?" Wu Jinliang was taken aback and then his eyes widened, "How preposterous, to dare to take advantage of our Master. Where is she? Is she beautiful? I'll go capture her and sleep with her, to avenge you thoroughly!" He said this while touching the Big Gourd on his back.

Chu Jingtang and the others exchanged cheeky smiles.

Shi Chun rolled his eyes at Wu Jinliang, "Tone it down with that kind of nonsense in the future. We're not in the Land of Exile now, out here, reputation matters. Enough, we've arrived just in time. The stuff hasn't been taken by Shudao Mountain yet, so let's get to work quickly!"

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