Because Chen Zhou cannot use his true qi, he can barely withstand the pressure of true qi at the Foundation Establishment stage with his physical strength. However, once the pressure increases, Chen Zhou feels that he cannot hold on.

Su Cang's strength seems similar to Su Feng's, but he has the advantage of more fierce and aggressive true energy, which clearly indicates that they mainly cultivate different techniques.

The pressure that Su Cang was currently applying to Chen Zhou was that of a Qi Refining stage cultivator. Chen Zhou immediately lay down on the ground with a "thud," pretending to be unable to move due to the pressure.

Although the pressure wasn't enough to bring Chen Zhou down, he had no choice but to keep going and act to the very end in order to make his performance seem more natural.

"Is he really just a small-time businessman?" Su Cang asked suspiciously. He couldn't even withstand the pressure of true qi at the Qi Refining stage, so he was indeed just an ordinary person.

“Brother Su Cang, why would I lie to you? He really is just a small-time businessman, otherwise I definitely wouldn’t have dared to bring him up the mountain! I’ve always kept the lessons from the previous times in mind.” Su Feng said firmly, and immediately waved his hand to dissipate the pressure of true energy on Chen Zhou and helped him up.

"Moreover, this small merchant has had a tragic life. To have escaped the Central Desert and the Ghost Path, he must have some skills, but these are his secrets! Our Su Long Sect has always upheld the spirit of helping others, so why are we making things difficult for such a down-on-his-luck small merchant today?" Su Feng said unhappily, seeing Chen Zhou's further humiliation.

Indeed, Chen Zhou had suffered a setback at his hands the first time, being trapped inside a thick rope by his own trap. Now, having finally made it up the mountain, he was being humiliated by the Su Long Sect members using their true energy pressure to lie on the ground, which was a disgrace to the Su Long Sect's prestige.

“Young brother, I’m so sorry! We were only thinking of the sect. There are rumors going around that our Su Long Sect has all sorts of opportunities, which has attracted many martial arts practitioners. Just a few days ago, our sect was even attacked by infiltrators. That’s why we are so on guard. I’m really sorry!” Su Cang said, clasping his hands in a fist salute.

Upon seeing this, Chen Zhou immediately shook his head and said, "It's nothing, it's nothing. I'm already very grateful that Brother Su Feng helped me up the mountain and is even going to escort me down. Of course, I wouldn't dare ask your sect to believe me. I really just wanted to pass through."

"Young man, you're too kind! Come in and sit down for a while, have a rest." Su Cang felt very sorry for his behavior and immediately invited Chen Zhou to his home to rest.

Chen Zhou, of course, immediately refused. He couldn't wait to leave, so how could he possibly stay and rest?

Only then did Chen Zhou have time to examine the buildings inside the real Su Long Sect.

The buildings of the Sulong Sect were similar to those of the Jianyun Sect, with only one obvious difference: in the very center of this medium-sized village, there seemed to be a tall palace with a huge flag flying above it. The flag was engraved with patterns that were clearly the patterns on Su Cang's face.

That is the symbol of the Sulong sect.

Chen Zhou saw the palace from a distance and suddenly felt a little longing for it, but it disappeared in an instant, drawing his attention to the palace.

Why do I feel a sudden longing for the palace of the Sulong Sect?

Could it be as Elder Ren said, that the Su Long Sect is inextricably linked to the Wind and Cloud Dragon Roar Divine Array Diagram that he cultivates, which is why he has such a longing for it?

"No need, Brother Sucang. I'm in a hurry to get to the foot of Sulong Mountain before dark." Chen Zhou immediately refused, afraid that if he was too slow to refuse, this enthusiastic Brother Sucang would drag him back.

“Alright then, we brothers won’t keep you any longer. Be careful on the way. Su Feng, make sure you get the person safely to the foot of the mountain. I’ll go down and keep an eye on the guards at the gate for you.” Su Cang said, patting Su Feng on the shoulder.

Su Feng nodded, then led Chen Zhou away from Su Cang, and the two continued walking forward.

"Is the Sulong Sect always this lively?" Chen Zhou only realized how lively the sect was after he actually entered it, so he couldn't help but ask.

Before him appeared a bustling marketplace, with rows of vendors sitting on both sides of the main road. The vendors displayed various vegetables and fruits, and some even sold daily necessities. They were all enthusiastically hawking their wares. Chen Zhou looked closely but did not find any pill scrolls.

This is just an ordinary local market.

"Yes, because the sect has explicit rules against going down the mountain without a reason, so daily necessities are all purchased by designated people. These merchants are all designated by the sect. Only those who have reached the Foundation Establishment stage or above are qualified," Su Feng explained as they walked.

They needed to follow this road to reach the back gate of the Sulong Sect, so that they could lead Chen Zhou through the Sulong Sect and onto the path down the mountain.

As soon as they left Sucang, Su Feng's expression became tense again, and his expression became tight. Chen Zhou could clearly feel two streams of true energy constantly surrounding Su Feng's legs, as if he was about to shoot out at high speed at any moment.

Chen Zhou didn't understand why, but he didn't say anything. He believed that since Su Feng had promised to escort him down the mountain, he would definitely break his promise. Chen Zhou trusted that Su Feng was a man of his word.

After passing through the bustling market, there was a quiet forest. The forest was very peaceful, but from time to time, the sounds of children practicing and the clanging of wooden swords could be heard. Chen Zhou looked in the direction of the sound and saw an old man leading a group of children in their practice.

"This is the cultivation practice of the Su Long Sect. All children over the age of eight must become disciples of Elder Su Ling to learn and cultivate. I was once a disciple of Elder Su Ling as well." Seeing Chen Zhou's hopeful gaze, Su Feng immediately explained.

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