As he spoke, the Long-faced Elder was the first to make a move.
A stern sword bore boundless Dao radiance, appearing before Su Shi'er in the blink of an eye and blocking his path.
Seeing that the Long-faced Elder was not merely talking, the five Nascent Soul cultivators in the crowd, including Madam Jiuchuan and Xu Qingdai, immediately voiced their support.
"Indeed! With the safety of all living beings at stake, how could we stand by and do nothing?"
"This man may possess considerable cultivation and strength, but he is alone in the end. If we join forces, he will have no path to survival today!!"
"Hmph! The Hope Fire is not only the hope of the common people, but also our hope. This thing absolutely cannot be lost."
Several voices rang out in succession. Without waiting for the Sacred Spirit Cult Saintess to give orders, six figures flashed through the area.
The six Nascent Soul cultivators sprang into action. Led by the long-faced elder, they surrounded Su Shi'er on all sides.
"Fellow cultivator, you possess remarkable skill. Among Nascent Soul Stage cultivators, one with such cultivation cannot possibly be an unknown nobody."
"However, snatching something and running away is hardly the conduct of a righteous cultivator!"
The long-faced elder hovered directly in front of Su Shi'er, seizing the moral high ground the moment he opened his mouth.
As he spoke, his gaze rapidly swept up and down Su Shi'er's body.
"What does it matter whether I am righteous or wicked? This is a matter between myself and the Sacred Spirit Cult. I have no intention of becoming enemies with you all. Move aside now, and things will be easier for everyone."
"Otherwise..."
Su Shi'er frowned slightly, his expression grave.
Before he could finish speaking, a burst of laughter