Worried and observing from the sidelines, Wu Jinliang let out a sigh of relief after holding his chest, "This Manxi is still reasonable."

Putting away the Mother-child Talisman, Shi Chun slightly shook his head, "We somewhat borrowed Mulan Jin's influence, there's a hint of bargaining. Just because he's our Commander, he could directly order us. If Mulan Jin wasn't mediating, he might not have been so amenable."

To this, Wu Jinliang nodded slightly, agreeing.

Shi Chun then took out the Mother-child Talisman to contact Li Hongjiu, hesitated for a moment, knowing that Li Hongjiu was focusing on resisting the poison, unsure if this message would be useful if sent. After thinking about it, to save as much time as possible, he still sent a message: Brother Jiu, I heard something happened to you, what's the situation, do you need my help?

His original plan was to directly contact Ming Chaofeng, but that would have taken a lot of time. With a try-anything approach, he decided to contact Li Hongjiu first. If the other side could contact Ming Chaofeng, he wouldn't have to think of ways to approach Ming Chaofeng; let Li Hongjiu mediate the contact...

The cold wind cut like a knife, and the earth, once it stopped moving, was quickly covered with frost as morning light brushed across the ground.

In the sky, many people with tattered and wounded clothes rode on Wind Scale, floating in the air, looking haggard and slightly weak as they stood back-to-back, vigilant against every small and large noise around them, none having a clean garment.

A man holding the 'Sky Splitting Sword' floated above them at the apex of a pyramid structure, cold-eyed and surveying around with those on duty.

Below, among a group wrapped in Wind Scale, Li Hongjiu, fingers spread across his chest like a meditating stone statue, remained motionless. The blood seeping out still dripping, while someone cast a spell to shield him from the cold.

The earth suddenly shifted again like an Earth Dragon, the freshly turned soil quickly covered with frost once more, the cold also consuming energy, someone was using spells to drain them.

Sometimes, flames blazed to the sky, roasting them.

Sometimes Earth Dragons soared into the sky to strike, or vines shot up to attack, forcing them to stay aloft.

Sometimes the wind swept up dust, blinding them from seeing the surroundings, other times mist spread, waiting to ambush.

In short, all sorts of methods tormented and harassed them endlessly.

The Nanshan 138 squad, now only had near fifty people left. Upon breaking free at first, they encountered regular conflict with others. Successive battles led to heavy casualties. As more strong enemies appeared, they were forced to use the Sky Splitting Sword for protection, resulting in the current situation.

"Over there!" someone suddenly pointed to a shadow obscured by the terrain on the ground, shouting a reminder.

The man above holding the Sky Splitting Sword immediately looked in that direction, indeed noticing a black shadow moving stealthily within.

"It's a Demon Rider!" someone else shouted excitedly in warning.

The so-called Demon Rider is a type of monster resembling a giant lizard, with various metals as its food, its body solid and its scales hard. Even those at the Earth Immortal Small Achievement Realm find it hard to injure it.

Its scales can generate wind, allowing it to fly without wings, capable of traversing sky and earth, maneuvering through both water and fire, its impact fierce. Once it charges into a crowd, the result is deaths and injuries en masse.

This Demon Rider is a specialty within the territory of the West Bull King Court, where it is strictly controlled in terms of breeding methods. Although the West Ox Team isn't a large contingent, they were allocated thirty thousand mounted Demon Riders.

Of course, this isn't a privilege exclusive to the West Ox Team; other teams can also bring whatever mounts in for support. No matter how powerful the mount or how formidable the Magical Treasure, they can be brought to the battlefield; this aspect is entirely open.

The key point is, the benefits from this domain conflict, for some, aren't substantial, not worth placing true treasures at risk. Should treasures more valuable than this realm's benefits suffer damage here, it would be a real loss.

At this time, borrowing the cover of shadows, a dozen Demon Riders suddenly surged out from several miles away, resembling Flying Dragons, their bodies emitting a metallic luster in the dawn light.

The several miles' distance was nothing at their swimming-like speed, arriving in an instant.

Fortunately, the vigilance here never relaxed. The man above, wielding the Sky Splitting Sword, immediately swept a sword stroke across the distance, the ghostly blue sword edge adorned with spiral patterns sparking with spatial tears.

Several miles away, where over a dozen Demon Riders had just leaped, the void inexplicably tore open like paper whipped apart, a rift like tree roots stretching ominously across the air, instantly affecting every massive Demon Rider that charged out.

Where the rift touched, everything was shredded. Those over a dozen Demon Riders were ripped apart, filling the air with a crisp crackling sound like firecrackers, bursting blood glowing red like molten lava.

"Crackkk..." A dying Demon Rider emitted a tortured, tremulous cry.

Those observing from afar felt a chill, the Demon Riders' robust bodies being so easily shredded, who would dare approach now?

I reckon people hesitated because they didn't dare get too close, hence they sent these easy-to-command creatures to test the waters.

The Sky Splitting Sword displayed its might again, quieting the surroundings.

"Switch." Gao Lian called out, and immediately an Earth Immortal monk flew out of the Wind Scale to take the Sky Splitting Sword from the man, who, after a single swing, was visibly panting, and returned to the Wind Scale below to recover.

One must admit, it was thanks to Ming Chaofeng's care that this squad had more Earth Immortal cultivations available, otherwise, they wouldn't have held on for so long.

Just then, Gao Lian hesitated, touching another Qiankun Bag at his waist, which wasn't his bag, but Li Hongjiu's.

When ordered to retrieve the Sky Splitting Sword from Li Hongjiu, Ming Chaofeng told him to take it, meaning, if Li Hongjiu was truly poisoned to death, his remains should be put in the Qiankun Bag, to be returned to Ming Chaofeng later, along with his personal effects.

Back then, Ming Chaofeng hadn't expected Li Hongjiu to withstand the poison for so long, leaving him in a dilemma over whether to treat him or not. If he had just died outright, it would have been less troublesome.

Gao Lian was somewhat hesitant, was it appropriate to check Li Hongjiu's private communication?

However, after thinking it over, he realized that this is the battlefield of the Demon Realm, and there could be no messages from the outside. This meant that the person must also be on the battlefield.

Who could have messaged Li Hongjiu here? It was either a fellow sect member or a friend.

After thinking it over, he decided to check it out. What he saw was indeed a message from Shi Chun.

After reading it, he was puzzled. Suddenly, someone calling Li Hongjiu "Brother" appeared. Since he heard that Li Hongjiu was in trouble, he should have also heard about what happened, right? And yet, this person dared to ask if help was needed. How could you help? Even the Commander had a hard time. Who is this person, speaking so boldly?

He immediately sent a reply: Li Hongjiu is seriously injured and unable to respond. I am his teammate, Gao Lian, temporarily acting as the leader. Who are you?

Without knowing the code for communication between parties and fearing a mistake, he could only tell the truth.

On the other end, Shi Chun immediately exchanged a glance with Wu Jinliang beside him. There was actually a reply.

For Shi Chun, it didn't matter if Li Hongjiu could reply as long as there was someone on Li Hongjiu's side who could communicate with Ming Chaofeng. That would save him a lot of time in establishing contact.

He immediately replied: Shi Chun.

Shi Chun? Gao Lian was stunned for a moment and thought for a moment. It seemed he had heard of this person, but the rumors were from twenty years ago. It didn't concern him, so he had no deep impression and found the name somewhat blurry.

He also didn't know what kind of relationship Shi Chun had with Li Hongjiu.

Most monks don't pay much attention to things involving non-important figures. Even if they hear something, they are just listeners.

He immediately asked around, "Has anyone heard of someone named Shi Chun?"

At these words, Li Hongjiu's eyebrows twitched slightly, and two more drops of nasal blood appeared.

Everyone in the Wind Scale showed thoughtful expressions. Someone mumbled, "Shi Chun? I think I've heard of him. He seemed to have some reputation in the early days."

Someone sighed, "Wasn't he the one from the Land of Exile, who was snatched from the execution ground and imprisoned in the Life Prison during his execution at the East Victory Royal Capital? Haven't you heard of this?"

With this reminder, they all suddenly remembered because of this notable event.

"Mr. Gao, what do you want to ask him?" someone asked.

Gao Lian glanced at Li Hongjiu, who was struggling while dripping blood. Honestly, he didn't pay much attention to matters in the Artifact Refining World. Therefore, he didn't know the connection between Shi Chun and Li Hongjiu. Without any connection, there wouldn't be any contact information.

He didn't answer but sent a reply again on the Mother-child Talisman: Do you mean to say that you can help us escape?

Little did he know that, in Shi Chun's view, he was just a messenger drone. Shi Chun understood that some things were beyond Gao Lian's control, and after a brief greeting, he couldn't be bothered to say more and directly replied: Tell Ming Chaofeng that Li Hongjiu is my blood brother. I will not stand idly by while he is in trouble. Even through fire and water, I will rescue him. Inform Ming Chaofeng that I need his cooperation to save Li Hongjiu. Relate this quickly.

Until now, he'd been telling anyone that he and Li Hongjiu are like brothers.

After reading the message, Gao Lian didn't continue the conversation. If someone was willing to lend a hand, he would simply report it. Quickly, he took out the Centurion Token and relayed the relevant situation.

On the high platform of the Nanshan Command Center, a general holding a Communication Spiritual Artifact saw the message on the artifact and quickly turned around, hastening toward Ming Chaofeng, who was focused on the Mirror Image and Mountain River Map. Even when he was right next to him, he discreetly communicated, "Commander, Shi Chun is looking for you."

Shi Chun? Ming Chaofeng was taken aback. How did that guy directly contact this Communication Spiritual Artifact over here?

The messenger added, "It was relayed through the Centurion Token of Team 138."

Ming Chaofeng keenly realized it was related to Li Hongjiu and inexplicably held some unrealistic expectations for that guy. He immediately took the artifact in both hands and walked aside to review it privately.

After reading the contents, he was greatly surprised despite his previous suspicion that it would involve Li Hongjiu. Shi Chun knew Li Hongjiu was in danger and planned to take the risk to save him.

Unlike those below who were ignorant laymen, he was more familiar with the matters involving Shi Chun and Li Hongjiu. He knew that in the past, Shi Chun had risked his life to save Li Hongjiu when he was in danger. Unexpectedly, with Li Hongjiu in peril again, Shi Chun again expressed the intention to intervene.

Calling them "blood brothers" was something he didn't fully believe. From his perspective, how could a little person from the Land of Exile claim such a bond?

Even though he acknowledged Shi Chun's abilities, capability in the face of significant gaps in status and social standing wasn't reason enough for respect. Being looked down upon from a high point was the norm.

Not just him, but many in the Yanbao Sect believed that Shi Chun saved Li Hongjiu back then because of Li Hongjiu's background. They also expressed this to Li Hongjiu. Was there even a need to question the character of people from the Land of Exile?

However, with Shi Chun offering to rescue this time, Ming Chaofeng suspected Shi Chun might not understand how dangerous the situation was, so he personally sent another message to inquire.

Gao Lian immediately forwarded the content: Shi Chun, do you know what kind of situation Li Hongjiu is in right now?

After reading, Shi Chun replied: Yes, he's surrounded by the forces of the four big teams, making it difficult for him to escape. If it were easy, it wouldn't be my turn to intervene.

His words stated the fact, yet carried a sense of unparalleled confidence. Ming Chaofeng curled his lips in disdain, asking mockingly: It's easy to talk, but what do you have to rescue him?

Shi Chun simply replied: I've already negotiated with Manxi. That Quasi-Sixth Grade Magical Treasure, I'll exchange it for a path in and out for Li Hongjiu.

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