"Stop, stop, stop!"

"What the heck are you all fighting for?"

"Almost got an innocent bystander like me caught up in it, isn't that bad?"

"Peace is precious in the Cultivation Realm. Can't we all sit down and talk it out?"

This guy was quite enthusiastic, looking like a peace advocate.

However, the woman from the Ice Race blocked by him was both furious and anxious.

"Get out of the way!"

She swung two swords at Sect Leader Jiang, trying to get through.

But with her Emperor Realm Second Layer power, she was really not up to the challenge.

Sect Leader Jiang easily blocked both swords, and by this time, more than a dozen pursuers caught up from behind.

The pursuing crowd was actually quite bewildered.

Originally, even if they could catch up, it would have taken a lot of effort.

Who would have thought Brother Cheng's block effectively helped them trap that Ice Maiden.

"Gong Qing, I see where you'll run this time!"

The leading young man with Emperor Realm First Layer, pale-faced, dashed forward.

The ice sword in his hand shimmered chillingly, like the hatred and ferocity on his face, making one's blood freeze.

"Rest assured, this time I won't let you off easily!"

"Weren't you arrogant before? I'll let everyone see you being crushed into the mud!"

Gasping heavily, the fleeing Ice Maiden Gong Qing still had shocking wounds visible on her ice body.

Though no blood flowed, the severity of the injuries was obvious.

Yet, facing the increasing pressure from the pursuers, she quickly calmed down.

Instead of screaming in panic, she laughed disdainfully.

"Chao Guang, just with you, this trash?"

"If not for this mishap, today would've been your end!" Her tone was laced with profound regret.

"Ha, mouthing off even at death's door."

The youth named Chao Guang raised his ice sword.

"Take her down!"

Although his Emperor Realm First Layer wasn't much, among his dozen followers, two were Emperor Realm Second Layer.

Outnumbering her, this battle posed no suspense.

The surprising thing for Brother Cheng was that despite the overwhelming odds, the dozen on the opposing side handled things like holding a teacup at the point of overflow, extremely cautious.

Even the youth, before issuing orders, couldn't help retreating, hiding securely behind the two with Emperor Realm Second Layer.

He seemed greatly worried Gong Qing might use some strange method to kill him.

The dozen encircling the Emperor Realm weren't rushing in, instead closing the encirclement slowly.

Their gaze never left Ice Maiden Gong Qing for a moment; even a slight move of her fingers drew their attention.

It seemed this simply Emperor Realm Second Layer woman was extremely dangerous.

A great battle was on the verge of breaking out.

"Did you all go blind, or did I activate Invisibility?"

Brother Cheng couldn't help speaking up.

What the heck, are you pretending I don't exist?

"Such a big living person, can't you see me?"

Not speaking was fine, but speaking up only fueled Gong Qing's anger.

If not for being stopped by this person, she could have escaped further.

Even if caught in the end, she wouldn't have been surrounded this early, right?

Her starry eyes flared with anger, lost for words. She glared at Sect Leader Jiang's back, wishing she could pierce him with a sword.

Meanwhile, Chao Guang and his men were momentarily puzzled, then burst into laughter.

"Hahaha!"

"We owe it to you for the block..."

They didn't know where Brother Cheng came from, originally thinking he was an ally here to rescue Gong Qing.

Now he seemed genuinely like a mere passerby.

A mere Emperor Realm First Layer, seemingly negligible.

As they considered whether to drive him away or kill him too, Brother Cheng interrupted them.

"Since I helped you, shouldn't you show some respect to me, the protagonist?"

Chao Guang was somewhat taken aback.

"What did you say?"

Sect Leader Jiang chuckled and said, "What grievances do you two have? Tell me, and I'll spare some time to judge fairly for you."

Thinking, despite having been in the Cultivation Realm for years, he'd never adjudicated for others.

Thus fulfilling a certain aspect of his business ventures.

Seeing everyone stunned, he assumed it was a lack of trust, so he patted his chest, assuring them.

"Don't worry, I'm the most reasonable person, never favoring anyone."

Even though Chao Guang seemed like a standard villain.

But Brother Cheng was meticulous, never jumping to conclusions without first asking questions, knowing a villain can't solely be judged by words and expressions.

The place fell into an eerie silence, then Chao Guang and his men burst into laughter.

"Hahaha, what did you just say?"

"You want to arbitrate for us?"

"Is this idiot newly emerged from the deep mountains, wanting to arbitrate?"

Chao Guang sneeringly replied, "Do you know what's going on, foolishly getting involved?"

"Who do you think you are? Do you deserve it?"

"Are you even qualified to intervene?"

Others chimed in rowdily.

"I say we just get rid of him too!"

"Let him witness the wickedness of the Cultivation Realm..."

Even the Ice Maiden behind Brother Cheng frowned, showing disapproval.

With all her years of experience in combat and danger, she'd never seen anyone meddle to such a degree.

Besides, with such weak power, he was utterly "overestimating himself."

Brother Cheng slightly shook his head, youngsters, you're narrowing your path!

"That's not how you should speak!"

"Arbitration has nothing to do with realm level; I will treat both sides fairly."

"Come on, tell me what exactly happened..."

Before he finished speaking, a nearby Emperor Realm Second Layer angrily drew her sword.

"Who do you think you are?"

"Kill him!"

The other five Emperor Realm First Layers also targeted Brother Cheng.

The difference between Emperor Realm realms was akin to a Great Realm.

Brother Cheng could spar evenly with Emperor Realm Fourth Layer, against Emperor Realm Second Layer, that was pure domination.

With a flash of swordlight, before anyone reacted, the Emperor Realm Second Layer was instantly taken down by Immortal Soul and Profound Pattern.

He couldn't even retaliate.

Then, with a few more flashes, the five attacking Emperor Realm First Layers also fell.

A cold wisp of wind swept through; although all cultivated Ice Power, the spectators felt a chill all over.

What happened?

What just happened?

Why did six people suddenly fall?

Including one Emperor Realm Second Layer?

Not just Chao Guang opposite but even Gong Qing behind trembled, her beautiful eyes filled with disbelief.

That was Emperor Realm Second Layer!

Though she could manage to kill one or two, she could never do so effortlessly.

This person was a super expert!

His power was far beyond Emperor Realm First Layer!

Whoo!

Brother Cheng blew on his blade before coolly looking over at the opposing side.

"Do I now have the qualifications to arbitrate?"