Everyone looked at Fang Zhou with surprise; they didn't expect him to admit it so bluntly.

Moreover, he spoke rudely, directly saying, "None of your business."

Anger flashed in Hong Guan's eyes. She took this opportunity to create trouble for Fang Zhou, worried about what secrets he might be hiding with so many strangers appearing.

Unexpectedly, Fang Zhou was so ungracious, publicly stating it was "none of her business."

"Well, I thought President Fang was already exceptionally brave, yet I still underestimated his guts, daring to trample on the rules of the Righteous Alliance so publicly."

Hong Guan turned directly to Xiao Yin and Ming Aoshuang: "Both of you, the one violating alliance rules is right here; please seize him."

Hong Guan plotted to act strategically; she wouldn't get involved directly and let Xiao Yin and Ming Aoshuang handle it, should any troubles arise, they would bear it.

Onlookers were worried about the situation, but couldn't help entering a state of being mere spectators.

Xiao Yin and Ming Aoshuang were considered the Righteous Alliance's top enforcers; dealing with one man should be easy.

The spectacle was whether Yu Qing and Qiu Yueming, the two True Disciples of the Five Satraps, would oppose.

If the Five Satraps clashed with the Righteous Alliance members, it would surely be a good show.

Just as Yu Qing was about to stand up for Fang Zhou, Fang Zhou stopped him.

"Don't worry, it's fine."

Yu Qing found it strange but chose to remain silent obediently.

Hong Guan had a look that spoke of impending doom but soon sensed something amiss.

Not just her; others realized things were off—Xiao Yin and Ming Aoshuang were still motionless, showing no intention of acting.

Hong Guan asked in confusion, "What are you waiting for?"

Xiao Yin remained silent; instead, the usually quiet Ming Aoshuang replied coldly, "We only maintain order and safety; we don't handle other matters."

Hong Guan was momentarily at a loss; Ming Aoshuang's words clearly indicated she didn't care about Fang Zhou smuggling people.

Yet, when she first entered the Refining Immortal City, that wasn't her attitude!

At that time, Han Li wanted to smuggle, and Ming Aoshuang had been prepared to take action without mercy. Now, why the indifference, not even a verbal condemnation?

Hong Guan recovered from her shock, angrily saying to the two, "This is dereliction of duty, and when we get out, I will surely report you to the alliance!"

Disciples like Yu Hua and Donggong Fu were also surprised; in their impression, Xiao Yin and Ming Aoshuang weren't the type to neglect their duties, much less shy away from matters.

Especially Ming Aoshuang, who offended so many people that everywhere she went, there were enemies. Moreover, she seemed to have a grudge with Fang Zhou, so why didn't she take this opportunity to act?

Faced with Hong Guan's threat, Ming Aoshuang was indifferent: "Go ahead and report if you want."

Once outside, she would immediately leave the Righteous Alliance. Her future life goal was to take Fang Zhou away from Yu Qing, having no time to be an enforcer for the alliance.

Xiao Yin felt somewhat awkward but completely unfazed by Hong Guan's threat; she stayed in the Righteous Alliance because of Ming Aoshuang.

Now that Ming Aoshuang wanted out, it made no sense for her to stay.

With one sentence, Ming Aoshuang silenced Hong Guan, leaving her frustrated.

What's going on? Weren't you standing by my side at the alliance convention?

How did you suddenly switch sides?

Fang Zhou laughed heartily, then delivered his final jab at Hong Guan: "The Righteous Alliance has no opinion, and yet you dare to fuss. Find a cool place and stay there."

One leader of the Righteous Alliance is my friend, and the other is my woman. Why should this nun dare contend with me?

Because of her bald head?

Although such a statement seemed villainous, it was truly satisfying.

Hong Guan gritted her teeth with anger at Fang Zhou, but since Xiao Yin and Ming Aoshuang plainly refused to act, Taixu Temple and Piaomiao Mountain were also watching idly; Hong Guan wouldn't personally get involved in a life-and-death confrontation with Fang Zhou.

She merely snorted coldly, saying, "Just wait until we get out."

After releasing her harsh words, she remained silent.

The crowd of spectators was quite disappointed. Originally, they expected a grand drama, but unexpectedly, the conclusion was so abrupt.

Nonetheless, Xiao Yin and Ming Aoshuang's sudden negligence was a juicy piece of gossip that people could savor for a long time.

Everyone's attention soon shifted back to the current situation, to this unknown place, and who exactly had brought them here.

Even a Cultivator at the Golden Core level couldn't manage something like this.

Some began to try leaving, but they were stopped at the square's exit, which was entirely enclosed by an array, isolating everyone inside.

Xiao Yin and Ming Aoshuang also investigated and brought back worrying news.

This array was clearly the central teleportation array for each level. As soon as one stepped inside, they'd be transported to a higher or lower level, but only if they defeat the guardians of the array, possibly mechanical puppets or legendary Divine Beasts.

Currently, the array didn't transport anyone, meaning the guardian boss has yet to be defeated, and this might be above the twenty-seventh level.

Under the influence of bad news, the atmosphere turned heavy.

The True Disciples of the Five Satraps had no interest in arguing anymore, and could only discuss ways of leaving.

Fang Zhou was quite speechless, having just escaped from the underground ruins, he found himself trapped again.

"Look, what's that?!"

Suddenly someone shouted in alarm.

A giant shadow appeared above the square, slowly forming into a long-haired man in a black robe, towering above a mountain, looking down on the people in the square.

Below, chaos ensued in an instant.

Many Cultivators were scared out of their wits, having never seen such a terrifying scene.

Even the True Disciples of the Five Satraps were quite frightened, but still managed to remain calm.

"Hahaha, welcome to Refining Immortal City! I am the Demon Suppression Saint, the master of this city!"

The black-robed man's voice was like rolling thunder, shaking the entire Refining Immortal City as if it were trembling.

Cultivators below the Innate Realm were stunned by this voice, even Yu Qing and Han Li found it hard to bear.

Fang Zhou immediately released his Divine Sense, enveloping those around him to shield them from the voice's impact.

Divine Sense was composed of spiritual power, and Fang Zhou's spiritual power was exceptionally strong, able to influence reality to a certain extent.

Other True Disciples of the Five Satraps were dumbfounded not from the sound itself, but from the message conveyed within it.

Since the discovery of Refining Immortal City, the Righteous Alliance has been seeking the owner of this cave abode.

They eventually identified several potential manufacturers of Refining Immortal City, all Earth Immortal Realm elites, among whom Demon Suppression Saint was one.

Now, Demon Suppression Saint personally appeared before everyone, confirming the Righteous Alliance's suspicions.

But wasn't Demon Suppression Saint supposed to have died long ago?

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