The Spirit King gently shook his head and said earnestly, "My injuries have only partially recovered. For now, I still cannot make a move. Besides, I cannot remain in the Southern Realm for more than a few days. I must return to Taiyuan Star."
"What..." The joy that had just surfaced on everyone's faces instantly froze, turning bitter.
The Spirit King naturally saw their emotions and said gently, "But do not be too discouraged. I brought these two young friends from Taiyuan Star. They are both geniuses from Taiyuan Star. Having heard that the Underworld has been running rampant, they came here to investigate."
"Hmph, though this Underworld acts as a tiger's accomplice and is indeed formidable, it should not be enough to frighten you into such a state, should it? We are rather curious—just what is so formidable about this Underworld?" The young woman spoke in a cold, sharp voice, her expression indifferent.
"Hehe, Wan'er, do not take it too seriously. The Lingnan Twin Stars naturally cannot compare with our Taiyuan Star. How can you judge the Lingnan Twin Stars by Taiyuan Star's standards?" The man beside her said with a chuckle.
"Senior Brother is right." Upon hearing the man's words, the female cultivator named Wan'er immediately flushed red, becoming shy and demure like a little bird nestling against someone.
The several Transcendent Realm experts nearby watched with stern expressions, growing somewhat displeased.
Although these two had been brought here by the Spirit King, they were merely at the Great Ascension Stage. As Transcendent Realm experts, how could these two show them such a complete lack of manners?
The Spirit King naturally saw this, yet he did not rebuke the two. Instead, he shook his head and said, "Young Friend Wen Feng, Miss Wan'er, the Underworld has ravaged many