Cannon Fire

Some rejoiced, while others grieved.

As the various cultivators were plunged into despair and shock by the strength Ling Wuyuan had displayed.

As the news continued to spread.

Those ordinary people—or rather, the weak—were overjoyed by the matter.

At the very least, that was the case in White Mist Country and the surrounding areas.

After all, no matter what, the conversation between Ling Wuyuan and Guan Xiangfei had proven one thing.

Those Sea Tribe invaders would no longer bring any negative impact upon this region!!

Faced with that fact.

Countless people fleeing along the roads, along with those who had already prepared to sit still and await death, all felt heartfelt joy.

They saw Snow Moon Cloud Heaven Pavilion as everyone's savior and sincerely felt grateful for all of this!!

Of course.

How long that gratitude would last was something no one could say··

At the end of the day.

The human heart was an ever-changing thing.

Perhaps, after only a few short days, that gratitude would turn into envy, jealousy, and hatred.

In fact, even now, many beneficiaries were deeply dissatisfied with Snow Moon Cloud Heaven Pavilion, believing that Snow Moon Cloud Heaven Pavilion could have acted earlier instead of taking its time and only stepping in at this critical moment to buy people's hearts--.

However, Snow Moon Cloud Heaven Pavilion had never cared about outsiders' gratitude, envy, jealousy, or hatred.

Moreover, the reason they had acted this time was merely for their own convenience.

Beyond that.

There was no other reason.

By the time the second night arrived.

Within the boundless black night sky.

Standing upon the deck of the Floating Rune Warship.

Looking at the ocean below, which appeared exceptionally calm, with nothing but wind and waves in sight yet actually concealed vast numbers of Sea Tribe