Bang!
One person was sent flying by another, falling directly below the pontoon bridge and being torn to pieces by the chaotic current.
The scene descended into chaos, and the already narrow pontoon bridge began to sway, causing many to scream in alarm. If the bridge collapsed, they would all be dead.
However, these were seasoned individuals, and those who had come together quickly formed a solid alliance, back to back.
This was a time to entrust the younger generation to their own people; it was also a time to test their abilities, as a sneak attack from behind could easily succeed.
Qin Chuan and Long Yuanchong exchanged glances. It wasn't that Qin Chuan distrusted people, but Long Yuanchong had once delivered a fatal blow to him from behind. Given
the opportunity, would Long Yuanchong do it again?
Based on Qin Chuan's current understanding of Long Yuanchong, the possibility wasn't nonexistent, even considerable, but the current situation was unique.
Qin Chuan possessed the Golden Divine Eye, granting him a 360-degree field of vision, but sometimes seeing something didn't guarantee safety.
Because there was still the risk of being attacked from both sides, given the unique terrain and the immense strength of those around them,
the place was chaotic yet possessed an inexplicable order. People quickly separated, forming new factions.
Qin Chuan and Long Yuanchong found a relatively safe spot, standing back-to-back in the middle of the floating bridge.
The others did the same, just in varying numbers.
Now that things had quieted down, the danger had lessened considerably, and the previous panic had subsided considerably.
Most people dislike chaos and would restrain themselves from causing trouble, so things were fine.
These were powerful martial artists, so there wasn't the same level of crowding as with ordinary people. Even so, during the earlier chaos, many attacked each other, resulting in the deaths of dozens.
Now that things were quiet, problems remained. For example, Long Yuanchong had previously knocked down two people—members of the Hu family. Now, the rest of the Hu family were staring intently at Qin Chuan and Long Yuanchong.
The Hu family wasn't from the Divine Sword Dynasty; they didn't belong to any faction. They were simply the Hu family, a very powerful clan.
Eight members of the Tiger family entered this time, and six remain. Although they haven't made a move yet, it's clear to everyone that the Tiger family won't let this go easily.
"Are you going to jump in yourselves, or should I make you jump in?" the leader of the Tiger family said with a sinister expression.
Long Yuanchong sneered, looking at the Tiger family man opposite him: "Actually, I want to tell you that he tried to push me down, but he chose the wrong target. I knocked him down, and I haven't even asked him for an explanation yet. Do you think I'm easy to bully?"
Qin Chuan didn't speak. What Long Yuanchong said wasn't wrong. During the chaos, many people intervened, and some even wanted to take action against Long Yuanchong.
However, they failed to kill him and were instead knocked into the chaotic current by him.
In this respect, Long Yuanchong wasn't wrong. The other side was trying to bully the few with the many, and regardless of who was right or wrong, two people had died on their side. Most people would side with their own, not with what was right, so the Tiger family naturally wouldn't let it go easily.
"You want an explanation? You're standing right there, where are my men? You still want an explanation? This matter won't end here today. A life for a life. You killed two of my men, so you two will pay with your lives!" the Tiger family man said fiercely.
There were many people around, but at this moment, everyone was indifferent, watching the drama unfold.
"Since that's the case, there's nothing to say between us, but I'll say this: if you make a move, then only one of us can stand here," Long Yuanchong said calmly. Even
a clay figure has some temper, let alone Long Yuanchong. The Tiger family was too domineering. Qin Chuan didn't speak, but that didn't mean he would stand idly by. Dealing with such people was mostly useless; it was better to use strength to show them, to make them regret it, well, not even have the chance to regret it. But
at this moment, someone stepped forward and said, "Gentlemen, could you please settle any grudges after crossing the pontoon bridge? If anything happens on this pontoon bridge, we're all doomed."
This was a middle-aged man, but he was calm and composed. His face was ordinary, but his aura was noble; one could tell at a glance that he was no ordinary person.
Many people around looked at the middle-aged man with admiration.
The Tiger family, who had been arrogant, quickly said upon seeing the middle-aged man, "Since Lord Renjun has spoken, we will certainly obey."
"Thank you!" the man said softly, then looked at Qin Chuan and Long Yuanchong.
Long Yuanchong also nodded, "We will listen to Lord Renjun."
Qin Chuan became increasingly curious. What was this man's background? Lord Renjun? What kind of identity was that?
"Then I thank you all. Alright, everyone, let's not stay here any longer, let's go over there first!" After the man finished speaking, he walked back and headed towards the other side.
The people around made way for them.
"What is Lord Renjun's background?" Qin Chuan asked curiously.
Long Yuanchong didn't seem surprised and smiled, saying, "You came late and don't know, the Divine Sword Dynasty is quite powerful, and the Martial Medicine Sect seems to have quite a reputation as well, but in this vast world, even in a place you can't imagine, there are three most terrifying forces: the Heavenly Sect, the Earthly Sect, and the Human Sect."
"Lord Renjun is from the Human Sect?" Qin Chuan asked.
"Yes, among these three terrifying forces, there are three formidable individuals: Tianling, Disha, and Renjun. The person mentioned earlier was Renjun," Long Yuanchong said with a slightly bitter tone.
His voice conveyed a sense of powerlessness and defeat.
This surprised Qin Chuan slightly, considering Long Yuanchong was at least at the Immortal Emperor realm and still quite young, being Qin Chuan's junior brother.
Yet, even he seemed so powerless and defeated, which astonished Qin Chuan.
Qin Chuan didn't ask anything further. He hadn't observed the other's strength much before, as he could sense some of it through his aura—unfathomable.
Qin Chuan didn't use his Golden Divine Eye, feeling the other would notice.
After a little over fifteen minutes, they crossed the floating bridge and arrived at a grand hall.
This hall was vast and tall, desolate and empty. The dimly lit hall exuded an unsettling aura, which grew stronger over time, though it was imperceptible without careful observation.
Qin Chuan frowned slightly because many people overlooked this problem, but it was a serious one, even more terrifying than the "boiling frog" problem.