Chapter 121: Sending Heads

Perfect!

However, Shi Chun didn't resolve the situation in one move. He wanted to hide his true strength, not wishing for the people from Shengzhou to quickly realize he had broken through to the High Martial realm.

Some information is best gathered when the other party is off guard.

So, he took two jumps to cover the distance, landing outside the dazzling ice cave, directly in front of a gathered group of people.

The moment he landed, he sensed something was wrong; he smelled blood.

The scattered group outside the ice cave was also surprised, staring dumbfounded at the person who had appeared out of nowhere.

Shi Chun started to raise his hands, intending to strike a charming pose like "Little Chunzi" to greet them. However, his movement froze before he could complete it. He had spotted the source of the blood — Gan Tangyu lying on the ground.

Seeing Gan Tangyu pinned to the icy ground by a sword, he was momentarily stunned. "What's going on?"

Suddenly, someone chuckled. "Hey, isn't that the guy released from prison, the one from Wu Kangshan who was just there to make up the numbers?""Yeah, it's him." "How did he end up here?""Wait, wasn't he missing? How did he get here?""Haha, maybe he was drawn by the Divine Light Sect's Universal Illumination?""Could he have been trapped on the ice plain all this time? Why didn't he show up when we searched the area repeatedly before?"

The group chattered, everyone having something to say. Even if they didn't know Shi Chun personally, they recognized his clothes. Moreover, they all indeed had an impression of Shi Chun, largely because Wu Jinliang was so conspicuous, making Shi Chun noticeable by association. When they first formed a team, Bai Shuchuan enjoyed keeping the Wu Kangshan group close, which drew a lot of attention. Everyone had noticed them and made inquiries, so there was no mistaking him.

Their comments were tinged with mockery, as they all believed Shi Chun had terrible luck. The Divine Light Sect had just attacked Wu Kangshan's people, and now this long-lost member of Wu Kangshan suddenly appeared. What rotten timing! Wasn't he just walking straight into a trap? The Divine Light Sect had killed people from Wu Kangshan; it would be strange if they let him go after he witnessed it.

Some watched for amusement, while a few others remained silent, detached. Those who prefer to observe coldly always do.

Shi Chun scanned the number of people present. Yes, it roughly matched Bian Weiying's claim of a dozen or so. However, this scene showed no sign of camaraderie. Gan Tangyu was clearly still breathing, yet this group showed no intention of helping him; instead, they had the leisure to mock Shi Chun.

It couldn't have been Bian Weiying who injured him. He knew very well that Gan Tangyu was absolutely Bian Weiying's loyal subordinate, always protecting her. He was someone even Bian Weiying's personal guard, Ru Gang, would have wanted to protect.

Given Gan Tangyu's condition, he quickly realized something might have happened to Bian Weiying, otherwise, she wouldn't have ignored him.

"Where's Bian Weiying?" He scanned the area but saw no sign of her. However, his right eye caught sight of two struggling figures inside the ice cave.

He then looked at the scene, which was entirely populated by men, and instantly guessed what was happening. He had seen similar situations too many times in the Land of Exile; a woman among a group of men there invariably meant trouble.

Noticing the gender composition of the group, he broke into a cold sweat for Bian Weiying. In such a place—cut off from the outside, isolated, dark, without rules—and with her strength inferior to a group of men, how dared that woman stay with them? Wasn't it said that women from the outside world highly valued their chastity?

From his perspective, based on the norms of the Land of Exile, he couldn't understand Bian Weiying's thinking. Had he not seen Gan Tangyu knocked down, he might even have thought Bian Weiying enjoyed this kind of situation and sought it out, as he had heard stories of debauchery among children of wealthy families.

He glanced again at the figures in the ice cave, lowered the hand he had started to raise in greeting, and his expression turned cold. It wasn't that he cared about Bian Weiying's fate, but he had a masculine pride ingrained in him. If he hadn't been here, or had only heard about it afterwards, he might have feigned ignorance, as his relationship with Bian Weiying was only superficial. But now, he stood before them, wearing Wu Kangshan's uniform, and they dared to assault a woman from Wu Kangshan right in front of him! And to publicly mock him as well. If word got out, how could he ever show his face again? This slap to his reputation was almost unbearable.

Even in the Land of Exile, if a woman from Dongjiuyuan faced such a situation, as their leader, he would certainly avenge it. Even among primitives, true men shared certain commonalities. Faced with this mess, his leader's temperament wouldn't allow him to simply ignore it.

If he was going to fight, what was the point of hiding his strength?

His furious roar pierced the night sky, "Jinliang, time to work!" This shout caused the dying Gan Tangyu to open his eyes again, seeing Shi Chun. A final spark of hope ignited in his gaze. Even knowing Shi Chun's capabilities wouldn't be enough, he still shakily raised a hand, using his last breath to point towards the ice cave, "Save..." His words died on his lips, his hand fell, and his head slumped to the side, though his eyes remained wide open.

This action further confirmed Shi Chun's suspicions. Inside the ice cave, Bian Weiying had been stripped bare. Zhao Shanqi, who sat nearby, was toying with her like an object, taking a piece of ice and sliding it along her curves, clearly enjoying himself and relishing her provoked reaction. Already frail from serious injuries, naked in the ice cave and unable to ward off the cold, combined with the ice's stimulation, she was indeed utterly tormented. She had never endured such humiliation in her life; she was so ashamed that she wanted to commit suicide but couldn't, and tears streamed down her face. She repeatedly struggled to escape, but Zhao Shanqi easily pulled her back, continuing his cruel game.

"Ah, the sect leader's daughter... Our sect leader also has a daughter, far less attractive than you, but her temper is truly arrogant. You hussy, why are you crying? I'm the one who should be crying! If it weren't for you, how would I have ended up here? Who else am I supposed to vent my anger on if not you? Don't cry, this hasn't even begun yet..."

As Zhao Shanqi continued his taunts and games, a buzzing commotion came from outside, as if someone was shouting loudly. The ice cave's thick ice provided good sound insulation, and its entrance was winding and submerged, so he couldn't make out who was shouting.

The humiliated Bian Weiying, however, paused, wondering if she had misheard. It sounded like Shi Chun's voice. Immediately, she dismissed it as wishful thinking. How could Shi Chun be here? Although he had said he would come looking for her, even if he did, what could a mere Initial Martial cultivator do?

The scene before her, however, spurred her to desperately try to crawl away. Zhao Shanqi stood up, beginning to take off his clothes and unbuckle his belt. The commotion outside had, for some reason, disturbed his pleasure, and he decided to finish quickly first...

At that moment, Shi Chun drew the blade from his back. Wu Jinliang also appeared, clutching his large saber, landing right beside him. Their hiding spot was very close, just a short hop away.

"What's the job?" Wu Jinliang asked as he landed. He hadn't expected to reveal himself so soon; had he known, he wouldn't have bothered hiding. Then he saw Gan Tangyu on the ground, and his gaze sharpened.

"Oh, look, the big oaf is here too! What are you two doing, waving your swords around?" Luo Buqi chuckled, approaching with a malicious grin. As everyone had predicted, since the Divine Light Sect had already attacked Wu Kangshan's people, they wouldn't let any of them leave alive if they had the chance.

Many others watched, amused. No one took these two from the Land of Exile seriously, as they were well aware of their strength: one a High Martial Novice, the other an Initial Martial Grandmaster. In their eyes, they were utterly insignificant.

Shi Chun's scrutinizing gaze, however, fixed on the ice cave. He saw a figure stand up and start undressing, which confirmed his worst fears. How could he delay? This wasn't about revenge anymore; it was about saving someone. He quickly moved towards the approaching Luo Buqi.

The moment they met, without hesitation, Shi Chun launched his deadly "Demon Dissipating Hand" attack.

Luo Buqi, being a High Martial Master, wouldn't bother with an Initial Martial realm nobody. He casually swung his arm to block. But then, an abnormal explosion sound rang out. Only after his blocking arm was violently pushed aside by an explosive force did Luo Buqi suddenly realize something was wrong.

Thud! Shi Chun's palm struck his chest. Luo Buqi's eyes bulged, and his back clothing rippled as if something was trying to burst out. His whole body trembled uncontrollably. Shi Chun passed by him, casually flinging him backward. "These guys are all yours!"

He was, of course, speaking to Wu Jinliang. Shi Chun needed to save the person. Wu Jinliang blocked the incoming Luo Buqi with his broad saber, deflecting him to the ground. Then, with a fierce grin, he raised his saber and thrust it directly into Luo Buqi's head, thinking, "How dare you call me a big oaf?" A crisp, cracking sound. With one clean thrust, Luo Buqi's brains splattered under Wu Jinliang's blade.

Seeing Luo Buqi taken down in a single move, the crowd watching the spectacle was astonished. They wouldn't believe he was an Initial Martial cultivator even if you killed them. "Brother Luo!" another Divine Light Sect disciple cried out in sorrow, then urgently clapped his hands together, instantly unleashing a blinding white light that seemed to engulf everything.

"What the hell?" Wu Jinliang quickly raised his sleeve to shield his eyes. Thud! Amidst the vibrating noise, the white light rapidly extinguished. Those who quickly opened their eyes and braced themselves saw only exploding flesh and blood flying. Shi Chun had acted instantly, grabbing a severed head. With a cold, ruthless expression, he forcefully pushed the head towards those blocking his path, the message clear: "Those who block me die! This is what happens!" Eager to save the person and fearing entanglement, he had to intimidate them, so he held nothing back, using only his deadliest moves. The next moment, he strode towards the ice cave, one hand gripping his saber, the other holding the severed head. As expected, the remaining individuals were terrified and quickly dodged aside, not daring to block the ice cave entrance.

In just a single encounter, he had killed two members of the Divine Light Sect. Who would dare stand in his way? The Divine Light Sect, chosen by Bai Shuchuan, was naturally powerful, with all five of their participants being High Martial Masters. To see two of them so easily cut down like vegetables, everyone was nothing short of aghast.

Shi Chun strode directly into the ice cave, swiftly dodging left and right through its winding passages.

Inside the ice cave, the bare-chested Zhao Shanqi, who had just taken off his pants, was now hastily putting them back on. He wasn't deaf; he could hear the sounds of fighting outside and was anxious to see what was happening. He was also furious, wanting to know who kept spoiling his pleasure.

As he fumbled with his pants, he suddenly looked back in alarm, only to see a figure with a raised saber appearing at the entrance—it was Shi Chun.

Shi Chun saw Bian Weiying on the ice bed, looking drastically different: her hair disheveled, face tear-streaked, struggling feebly. Her graceful figure, illuminated by the radiant light, presented a different, stunning beauty that was unforgettable. However, he had no mind for sightseeing. His gaze quickly locked onto Zhao Shanqi. He had seen him before; so it was this bastard! Bian Weiying, forgetting her shame, stared at Shi Chun in utter astonishment. He had actually come. She had thought it was nonsense, and the voice she heard in her despair she had dismissed as a hallucination. She never expected it was truly him.

With a saber in one hand and a severed head in the other, his murderous appearance at that moment became a scene she would never forget.

Zhao Shanqi was also stunned, recognizing Shi Chun. He couldn't quite grasp how this fellow had gotten here. His gaze quickly fixed on the severed head, and he exclaimed, "Junior Brother!"

"Here, a gift for you!" Shi Chun roared, flinging the head towards him, intending to distract him and prevent him from seizing Bian Weiying. As the head flew, Shi Chun immediately charged forward.

Zhao Shanqi didn't catch the head; he pushed it aside and clapped his hands together, instantly unleashing a blinding white light. His reaction was remarkably swift. Although he hadn't seen what happened outside, and didn't initially take Shi Chun seriously, the fact that Shi Chun could kill his junior brother amidst so many people meant he couldn't afford to be careless. He used his deadliest move! However, this ultimate move was useless against Shi Chun. His right eye's ability hadn't vanished; he simply closed his left eye.

The opponent used a blinding light as a diversion, combined with a shifting technique, but it didn't affect Shi Chun's precise targeting in the slightest. With limited space for maneuvering inside the ice cave, Shi Chun sidestepped and smoothly delivered a palm strike.

Zhao Shanqi, whose hands were pressed together, was slightly startled. He instinctively used his palms to block, but they were blasted open by a strange explosive force, leaving his guard completely open. He watched helplessly as that palm, like a traversing dragon, struck his chest.

The palm strike didn't seem to have much direct impact; it didn't even push his body back significantly. But the contained, strange power within it made his eyes widen and his mouth open, as if he wanted to release something from his throat. This palm strike also extinguished the blinding white light.

The moment the white light extinguished, Bian Weiying quickly blinked open her eyes, just in time to see Shi Chun twist and slice, sending Zhao Shanqi's head flying. The severed head almost hit her, instead landing on the ice bed and rolling to her side, spraying hot blood onto her face.