Force Overcomes Cunning

"Qing Feng, my young friend."

The examiner transmitted his voice.

"Whatever secrets you may have, this old man will not ask for now. But the sacred land runs deep. Take care of yourself."

Gu Sheng's heart tightened slightly. He knew this senior had likely noticed something.

He nodded calmly in acknowledgment, but inwardly became even more vigilant.

"Gu Sheng! Those bastards are too damn arrogant!"

Ling Xiao's voice suddenly exploded in his mind, filled with suppressed fury.

"Once this blows over, I'm going to teach them a proper lesson!"

Gu Sheng glanced sideways and saw Ling Xiao standing nearby, his handsome face slightly twisted with anger.

"Don't act rashly."

Gu Sheng transmitted back.

"They are not our goal."

"Hmph!"

Ling Xiao snorted coldly.

"Didn't you hear what they said? They said they'd make you pay after the competition! Do they really think we're pushovers?"

Gu Sheng fell silent.

He had indeed heard those threats and had even caught several murderous spiritual senses locking onto him.

If it had been before, he would have long since—

"Gu Sheng."

Ling Xiao's voice suddenly turned serious.

"We endure for the greater cause, not so others can trample all over us. If you keep backing down, they'll only push their luck further."

Gu Sheng's gaze shifted slightly as something deep within him was gently stirred.

That was right. Since when had Gu Sheng become so timid and cautious?

Just then, a cold voice transmission pierced his ears.

"Qing Feng, don't think you're safe just because the examiner is protecting you. Once the competition ends, let's see who can still shield you!"

Gu Sheng followed the voice and found the burly sacred land disciple staring at him as though he were already dead.

"I have never met you before. Why are you targeting me?"

Gu