Fortunately, aside from some Demon Beasts naturally gifted in flight or famed for their speed, most of the second-tier terrestrial Demon Beasts were slower than a Foundation Establishment Cultivator traveling with a second-tier Flying Artifact.
Zhou Chun flew hundreds of miles and finally managed to shake off the two Pig-Faced Demon Apes.
However, his high-flying actions in the sky were quite eye-catching and easily exposed his presence.
So before he could even take a breath of relief for having lost the two Demon Apes, he was surrounded by two Human Cultivators.
The two Human Cultivators were dressed in blue dragon-patterned robes, clearly indicating they were Missionary Envoys of the Dragon Transformation Sect.
The Cultivation Levels of the two were one at mid-Foundation Establishment and the other at early Foundation Establishment.
It was evident from the greed in their eyes that they meant no good and Zhou Chun saw that they were coveting the low-grade second-tier Flying Artifact at his feet.
But since he came to join the Dragon Transformation Sect, he naturally did not wish to engage in a fight with them, and so before they could move to attack, he took the initiative to call out, "Are you two envoys of the Dragon Transformation Sect? I am Zhou Yuanyang, a Fengguo Individual Cultivator, and I have come to this wilderness specifically to join your esteemed sect!"
Upon hearing his words, the two envoys both paused in their movements, displaying a look of surprise on their faces.
After exchanging a few words through voice transmission, they put away their hostility.
One of them immediately said with a smile, "So you are Taoist Friend Zhou from Fengguo. Since you have come to join our sect, you are a distinguished guest. We will take you to meet the Protector Lord at the branch temple."
The other nodded repeatedly, "Yes, indeed! As long as you join our sect, we will be one family henceforth."
Zhou Chun saw this and a flicker of an unusual expression crossed his eyes, but he also showed a joyful expression as he clasped his hands toward the two, saying, "Then, Zhou would like to thank the two Taoist Friends in advance."
After finishing his words, he waved his sleeve to store away the blue Flying Boat Instrument under his feet and moved closer to the two by controlling his Qi to fly.
Seeing his action, the smiles on the two envoys' faces grew even broader.
However, just as Zhou Chun flew to within a few dozen zhang of the two, they suddenly attacked together, manipulating their treasured Magic Artifacts to strike at Zhou Chun!
But as they grinned, thinking they would succeed with one blow, a golden light suddenly radiated from Zhou Chun's body, quickly forming a Golden Light Protective Shield around him.
When the Magic Artifacts hit the shield, although they caused the light to flicker wildly, they failed to even break the Protective Barrier!
The cold-faced Zhou Chun looked at the two and said, "What is the meaning of this, Taoist Friends?"
Upon hearing his words, the two, who had already been stunned by his formidable power, trembled.
Then the mid-Foundation Establishment Cultivator coughed awkwardly and hurriedly explained, "Cough cough, Taoist Friend Zhou, please do not misunderstand. We merely intended to test your strength, after all, our Dragon Transformation Sect is a major faction, and it's not just anyone who can join at will!"
The other hurriedly chimed in, "Yes, that's right! Your strength is truly extraordinary, Taoist Friend Zhou. You are completely qualified to join our sect!"
At this moment, the two were incredibly shocked in their hearts, realizing they had bitten off more than they could chew.
So while they spoke, they also couldn't help but retreat, creating distance from Zhou Chun, preparing themselves in case Zhou Chun decided to retaliate.
What they did not expect was that Zhou Chun seemed to truly believe their words.
Zhou Chun relaxed his expression and nodded lightly, saying, "I see, it seems that I have misunderstood the two Taoist Friends."
He then waved his large sleeve and voluntarily dissipated the Golden Light Protective Shield.
Seeing this, the two respected him even more in their hearts.
After the incident, they certainly did not think Zhou Chun was a fool,
Therefore, given Zhou Chun now dared to act in such a way meant he was truly confident and unafraid, not worried they would harbor any ill intentions again.
Indeed, they had been frightened by the power Zhou Chun had just displayed.
Throughout the journey to the nearest branch of the Dragon Transformation Sect, they accompanied him with nervous smiles, acting obediently and honestly.