The Person Playing the Zither

Seeing Gu Pei Er intending to strike back, Luo Zheng hurriedly waved his hand. "Don't!"

The strength of this Divine Extremity Realm expert was far too terrifying. If a Divine Sea Realm Great Power could annihilate a mountain range with a casual gesture, then when a Divine Extremity Realm expert attacked, they could probably destroy Heaven's Revelation City in an instant...

"Swish, swish, swish..."

Those rays shot toward Luo Zheng and Gu Pei Er, yet caused neither of them any harm. Luo Zheng had the Saint Artifact Body, while Gu Pei Er possessed Protective True Essence. How could third- and fourth-grade runes possibly injure them?

"Who's there!"

"Heavenly Star Hall is a vital stronghold of our alliance! Anyone who trespasses is making an enemy of the World Commerce Alliance!"

Dozens of figures suddenly flashed into view. The leader had a handsome face and eyes bright as stars, yet held a Curved Saber in his hand. When his gaze swept over Luo Zheng, he froze slightly.

Luo Zheng gave a faint smile and called out, "Ao Xiang!"

"L-Luo Zheng!" Ao Xiang looked Luo Zheng over several times, delight flashing in his eyes. "You're back!"

This was not Luo Zheng's first return. But the last time he had left the Central Region, he had vanished without a trace, and most people had assumed he had died outside. This time, when he set off for the Four Divine Kingdoms, everyone had been worried, but they knew Luo Zheng would return sooner or later. They simply had not expected him back so soon.

"But... the Chaotic Star Sea..."

By now, the World Commerce Alliance received news from the easternmost edge of the Central Region almost every week. The storm above the Chaotic Star Sea had already begun several months ago.

The storm was so