Seeing that Han Li was exchanging glances with the people from Puppet City, the expressions of the people from Xuanzhi City changed.
Some curled their lips and sneered in disdain, while others crossed their arms in front of their chests and looked on coldly.
There were even people who muttered to themselves, "Servile people, and you dare to say that you're not spies from Puppet City?"
"Hmph, you can't wait to rush over there, right?
A slave is a slave, with no integrity to speak of! "Feng Wuchen said coldly with an unfriendly expression.
His voice was not loud, but it was just enough for everyone to hear him clearly.
Han Li could ignore the words of others, but when he heard Feng Wuchen's words, he smiled and said,
"A loser dares to spout nonsense? Are you itching for a beating again?"
"What did you say?" Feng Wuchen's expression stiffened as he clenched his fists and took a step towards Han Li.
The other two cultivators from Xuanzhi City followed closely behind him and strode out as well.
Han Li grinned and stood with his hands behind his back, putting on a posture of 'come and try me together'.
This caused Feng Wuchen and the rest to explode in anger. The Mystic Acupoints on their bodies started to light up and they were about to step forward.
Gu Qianxun frowned and hesitated for a moment before appearing beside Han Li.
When the three from Tongyu City saw this, they also moved and surrounded them with unfriendly expressions. However, Duan Tong's gaze was on Gu Qianxun.
Xuanyuan Xing frowned and hesitated for a while, but in the end, he did not move. He only looked at Chen Yang, who was at the front of the group, with a questioning gaze.
When Chen Yang saw that Qin Yuan had no intention of stopping him, he frowned and was about to step forward.
At this moment, a silhouette suddenly flashed beside Han Li, and another person appeared.
When Han Li saw this, his heart skipped a beat and his eyes flashed with surprise.
Because that person was none other than the pig-faced youth, Fang Chan, who would always have a greasy beast leg in his hand whenever he was not fighting.
Even at this moment, he did not stop chewing and his face was filled with indifference.
Among the top 16, the three with the highest battle prowess stood together.
Now, even if Tongyu City and Xuanzhi City joined forces, they couldn't help but think twice.
Sun Tu, who had originally planned to watch from the sidelines, could no longer sit still when he saw that Fang Chan had also entered the fray. He had no choice but to step forward and reprimand them sternly, "At such a critical moment, you're still fighting amongst yourselves. Aren't you afraid that others will laugh at you? What a disgrace!"
Han Li glanced at the Puppet City's side and saw that they were indeed sizing him up. There was no lack of mockery in their eyes.
"City Lord Sun is right to lecture us. It is indeed our fault." Gu Qianxun took advantage of the situation and said.
At this time, Qin Yuan and the others also walked over with unfriendly expressions. They pretended to reprimand the few of them, and this farce finally came to an end.
"Fellow Daoist Li, did you really intend to fight with them here?" After everyone returned to their positions, Gu Qianxun transmitted a question over.
"What about you?
Do you really intend to stand with me and fight against them? "Han Li asked.
"I … we are from the same city, shouldn't we be on the same side?" Gu Qianxun hesitated for a moment.
"Don't worry, we won't be able to fight here. City Lord Eche will not sit by and watch." Han Li transmitted a smile.
"So you're saying that you purposely provoked him?" Gu Qianxun raised an eyebrow and said with some surprise.
"You can't say that. It was clearly him who came up to me.
However, I am a little surprised. Why would Fang Chan stand on my side? "Han Li said as he looked at the pig-faced young man with a trace of doubt.
"Perhaps it's because you reminded him when we were in danger last time?
This person is born with an incomplete heart, but he knows how to repay kindness more than most people. "Gu Qianxun said with a smile.
"There seems to be no other reason." Han Li nodded and said.
"No wonder they're looking for trouble with you. I'm also very curious. What are you looking at with the Puppet City's people?" Gu Qianxun pretended to be serious and asked.
"Nothing much, just looking …" Han Li heard her and smiled awkwardly.
"Why? Which girl from the Puppet City have you taken a fancy to?
Don't blame me for not warning you. While the girls from the Puppet City are not bad, they are not only proficient in the art of puppets, they are also experts in the art of seduction. If you are not careful, your soul will be hooked away and you will only be left with a shell to be made into an obedient puppet. "Gu Qianxun's lips curled up as she ridiculed.
"Fellow Gu, could it be that you heard some rumors from Madam Liuhua and are here to make fun of me?" Han Li smiled helplessly and asked.
Gu Qianxun chuckled. Suddenly, she transmitted her voice again.
"My father … Madam Liuhua really appreciates you very much. He really wants to take you as his disciple. It's just staying by his side and serving him for ten thousand years. For many people, this is an opportunity that can only be encountered by chance. Why do you …"
Even though he had already admitted that Madam Liuhua was his father, Gu Qianxun was still not used to calling him that.
"How could I not want that? Unfortunately, I have something important to do and cannot delay it." Han Li replied with a bitter smile.
"Sigh … However, he also said that when it comes to opportunities, it is more dependent on fate than opportunity.
Even if you are not willing to take him as your master, with his temper, he will not sit by and watch the Black Tribulation Bugs on your body when you return from the Great Ruins. "Gu Qianxun sighed and transmitted a message.
"That is hard to say.
However, counting the days, the Blood Wine that I have hidden in the Xuan City should be almost ready … "Han Li smiled.
"Fellow Li, oh Fellow Li. Are you not going to take out the Blood Wine if Madam Liuhua doesn't agree to help you get rid of the Black Tribulation Bugs?" Gu Qianxun's face flashed with a smile as she asked.
"Haha, I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare…" Han Li laughed in a noncommittal manner.
As the two of them were talking, five figures suddenly walked out from the Star Falcon Flying Ship and stood at the bow of the ship.
Among the five of them, the three in front were Madam Liuhua, Er Ge, and Sha Xin.
Behind Er Ge and Sha Xin stood Shi Chuankong, who was covered in bone armor, and the mysterious woman wearing a bamboo hat.
When Han Li saw these people, his expression instantly tensed up.
His gaze swept across Shi Chuankong's body before landing on the woman wearing the bamboo hat.
The bamboo hat was originally covered with a black veil, and the woman's face seemed to be covered with a veil as well. Her appearance could not be seen clearly, but her exquisite figure was undoubtedly revealed under the outline of the veil.
"Similar … too similar …" Waves rose in Han Li's heart again as he couldn't help but furrow his brows.
"Fellow Daoists of Xuan Kui City and Xuan Kui City, since the Star Falcon Flying Ship is completed, today is the day for us to ride the wind and break through the waves to enter the Great Ruins.
Although the spatial storm in this canyon isn't as dangerous as it is in other places, it still can't be underestimated.
When we enter, we still need everyone's full cooperation to activate the Star Falcon Restriction together. Only then will we be able to obtain victory in the midst of danger. "At this moment, Er Ge's gaze swept across everyone as he spoke first.
His voice was deep and resounded in everyone's hearts like the sound of a bell.
Sha Xin waited for Er Ge to finish speaking before she continued, "It wasn't easy for us to travel all the way here. Victory or defeat depends on this one move. I hope that everyone can temporarily put aside the grudges of the past and truly work together for once."
Her voice was completely different from Er Ge's. When it fell into everyone's ears, it was like the low voice of a fairy that was full of encouragement.
When the people of Xuan Kui City and Xuan Kui City heard her, they felt their hearts surge and were all eager to give it a try. They only planned to rush into the Great Ruins in one spurt of energy.
"Next, I'll tell you the method to activate the Star Falcon Restriction. When we board the ship, I'll need all of you to give it your all," Madam Liuhua said.
When everyone heard this, their voices gradually subsided as they listened attentively.
Madam Liuhua began to explain in detail the method to activate the restriction as well as some things to take note of.
After everyone had memorized it, Madam Liuhua was still worried and explained it in detail once more.
When all the preparations were complete, Er Ge ordered, "Board the ship!"
"Yes."
The people of Xuan Kui City and Xuan Kui City acknowledged and leaped up one after another to board the Star Falcon Flying Ship.
There was a ridge that protruded high in the middle of the flying ship, dividing the ship into two. There were two rows of open cabins on both sides of the ship. There were many seats arranged in rows, and all of them were engraved with a circle of runes.
Under Madam Liuhua's guidance, Han Li and the others came to the seats on the left side of the cabin and sat down.
The people of Puppet City sat on the right side of the cabin while Er Ge and the others stood at the bow of the ship.
After everyone had taken their seats, Er Ge ordered, "Set off."
Madam Liuhua was the first to walk into a circular formation on the bow of the Star Falcon Flying Ship and sat down cross-legged.
Er Ge and the others followed closely behind her and sat down in the several circular formations beside her.
They made hand seals at the same time and activated the formation. The formation beneath them shone brightly, and a series of starlight shone on the ridge in the middle of the ship, making it look like the sails of a ship.
The entire Star Falcon Flying Ship shook violently and rose into the air, swaying as it slowly rose into the sky.
When the flying ship had risen to a height of over a thousand feet, Madam Liuhua shouted, "Activate the restriction."
When the people of Xuan Kui City and Xuan Kui City heard her, they activated their profound arts according to the method Madam Liuhua had taught them. Dozens of profound openings lit up on their bodies, and the runes beneath them also shone brightly.
As waves of light flowed out, the runes on the hull of the ship lit up one after another, extending from the belly of the ship to the wings on both sides. It made the entire flying ship look like a white falcon spreading its wings and soaring into the sky.
Standing in the middle of it, Han Li felt that his profound openings were resonating with the runes on the flying ship. He didn't feel like his energy was being drained away. Instead, he felt like he was bathed in a sea of dazzling starlight, and his body was being nourished, making him feel very comfortable.
At this time, Madam Liuhua changed her hand seals and pressed a few times on the ground in front of her. The two largest runes on the Star Falcon Flying Ship's wings shone even brighter and let out a series of trembling noises.
Han Li sensed something and raised his head to look at the sky. He saw that the stars in the sky seemed to be drawn by an invisible force and suddenly became brighter. Two incomparably thick beams of starlight suddenly fell from the sky and bombarded the Star Falcon Flying Ship's wings, causing the entire flying ship to shake violently.
Everyone in the cabin cried out in alarm and hastily activated the flying ship with all their might.