On the morning of the second day, as the Sleeping Fire Lotus Demon Ke Bizhu lazily and contentedly lay in Shen Qiang's embrace, her delicate form gently rubbing her head against Shen Qiang's chin with her eyes closed, Shen Qiang, taking in the scent of her hair and the incense of the Sleeping Fire Lotus, opened his phone and saw a little red dot on the Immortal World Forum with a whopping 999 reply notification.
This sowhat surprised Shen Qiang. Upon casually opening the forum, Shen Qiang was even more astonished to see that the forum, originally dominated by discussions of the Cultivation Five Tigers, interspersed with gossip from various sects, had beco a dedicated section all about himself. At least on the first two pages, all topics were about Shen Qiang.
All threads about the Cultivation Five Tigers had sunk without a trace.
Moreover, upon opening his own thread about setting a 150-ter exclusion zone around himself, Shen Qiang discovered that it was indeed bustling with activity, featuring all sorts of colorful comnts and various overt and covert criticisms.
"I'm Wang Weiwu, it's about ti for this. Look, which major figure in the cultivation world doesn't carry themselves with grandeur? Cultivators must behave and greet properly when they et them. Setting this exclusion zone is just right. People have lost their sense of decorum, and those sneaky folks need to be taught what etiquette ans if they don't announce themselves."
"This is explosive! It's the first ti I've seen soone setting rules for cultivators like this, but I have to admit, it's truly impressive, at least it shows the arrogance of a formidable power."
"Haha, should've done this long ago, keeps them from showing off pointlessly in front of you."
Besides these colorful comnts, there were many overt and covert criticisms.
"Yo, yo, so arrogant! Announcing oneself and stating intentions should co from the heart—Shen Qiang, are you really this impressive, does your family know?"
"Haha, you think you're sothing special. Being impressive in the provincial city doesn't count, even if you want to act tough in Beijing, you must have the ability. A re Yang God Realm strength, and you want the cultivation world to bow to you? Shen Qiang, you're underestimating the heroes of the world!"
"I laughed when I saw this news. Shen Qiang, you're so inflated you forgot your own na. A 150-ter exclusion zone, you think you're the sun or sothing? Pfft, who cares about you."
These two differing attitudes directly ignited debates among everyone in the Jianghu grievances section of the forum.
One side supports Shen Qiang, believing that a strong person should be domineering. After all, Heshenghe now qualifies as a top-tier sect, though primarily composed of demons, its strength is evident. Shen Qiang is currently recognized as a master alchemist in the cultivation world, ensuring personal security is crucial.
Thus, wanting to enter within 150 ters of Shen Qiang, stating one's intentions is not shaful for a cultivator, and if there's no ill intent, simply saying hello isn't a problem at all—just clarify who you are and what you're doing, and no misunderstandings will occur, everything can be harmonious.
Many cultivators hold this viewpoint because it's very normal. It's like two strangers with knives walking in an alley, exchanging greetings, clarifying they're just passing through, then all issues disappear.
If not, suspicion arises, both sides are wary, and any action perceived as dangerous might lead to drawing weapons.
After all, the power cultivators hold is overwhelmingly strong, especially when their realm reaches a certain level. Often, they have the ability to kill instantly if they catch soone off guard, so according to traditional cultivation world etiquette, when cultivators encounter each other, announcing oneself and stating intentions is basic courtesy.
Thus, Shen Qiang's words can be considered reasonable and justified.
But a group of cultivators, led by the Kunlun Sword Sect's Sect Leader, holds an opposing view, with just one argunt.
If you want people to greet you, announce who they are and what they're doing, that should be of their own volition.
People haven't gone to your Heshenghe Mountain Villa, so why are you acting up?
If they don't announce themselves, it's your lack of virtue.
If they ignore you, it's because you lack class.
Moreover, even if they don't announce themselves, would you dare to kill soone in the street?
These differing views led to a heated debate within the Jianghu grievances section, with those supporting Shen Qiang and those opposing him roughly divided equally.
Seeing this situation, Shen Qiang laughed.
In fact, Shen Qiang's purpose in posting such information wasn't to make a splash, but rather that he had to do it due to the current circumstances. Otherwise, a large number of bounty hunters would stay close by, not knowing their intentions.
And they might launch an attack at any ti, then act as if they were justified; what to do then? Whether guarding against them daily or directly eliminating them is sowhat inappropriate, so for now, the best way is to set this 150-ter exclusion zone for them.
As for beyond 150 ters, firstly, the current plague source can't cover that, and it provides enough buffer space.
But if they co within 100 ters, or even just a few dozen, then even without discussing super strong Dao Fruit Stage cultivators, just those at a Yang God Realm level could already pose a threat to launch an attack at any ti.
Seeing the forum debate turn chaotic, Shen Qiang once again posted, stating:
"I don't care what you think. This is my advice to the cultivation world: either everyone follows the rules and maintains harmony, or you can't bla for being rude."
Just after Shen Qiang posted.
The first reply ca from the Kunlun Sword Sect's Sect Leader.
He replied: "Shen Qiang, I advise you not to be too arrogant. The cultivation world is full of hidden talents, many who have skill but keep a low profile; the cultivation world you see is just the tip of the iceberg. Without even Mixed Elent Realm strength, it's too soon for you to set rules for the cultivation world."
Such words made Shen Qiang chuckle lightly, because in terms of realm, Shen Qiang is indeed only at the late Yang God Realm stage, but in terms of true combat power, few among Mixed Elent Realm experts can match Shen Qiang.
Furthermore, with support from the plague source, even Dao Fruit Stage cultivators might not pose a formidable challenge to Shen Qiang, so seeing the Kunlun Sword Sect's Sect Leader clearly attempting to incite overall rejection of Shen Qiang by the cultivation world, Shen Qiang calmly replied: "It'll be the sa for you—no announcing yourself, stating your purpose, I won't indulge you."
As soon as these words were spoken, the replies in the thread instantly exploded.
"I'm Wang Weiwu!"
"Aweso!"
"Ahahaha, this is right! The Kunlun Sword Sect and whatnot, no need to fear, if you really had the ability to bully Heshenghe, you would've done so by now."
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