No trickery?
Upon hearing this, Su Mu's expression remained calm, and he said nothing. He soon understood why so many people were watching him, and many of them harbored hostility.
So that's how it is.
Even Ye Wuhen thought Su Mu's success in Junlin Pavilion was due to cunning rather than genuine strength. If Ye Wuhen thought so, others probably would too.
As a result, many people saw him as a tempting target, wishing to step on Su Mu to make a name for themselves.
Thinking of this, Su Mu took a sip of wine and laughed instead.
This makes it even better; the more attention on this side, the more advantageous it is for the kill on the other side.
"Let it begin."
Silver Radiance flickered in Su Mu's eyes, his mind working on two fronts.
...
Thousands of miles away, deep within the Great Desert, a blazing sun hung high in the sky.
Though it was daylight, the oasis palace was brightly lit as if it were night.
