In an instant, the way everyone looked at Stella Sterling changed subtly.

Mr. Cheney, standing behind Stella, watched her with open admiration.

’Who would have thought that the young girl I met a few years ago would turn out to be so formidable!’

’But it makes sense. How could such a young girl have survived this dog-eat-dog apocalypse without some serious skills? And on top of that, she even built such a massive base!’

"Caeluna Base is getting way too arrogant. Just because they’re strong, they resort to violence at the slightest disagreement."

"That’s right. Caeluna Base might be strong, but attacking people on a whim shows a complete lack of respect for the rest of us. Or has Caeluna Base become so powerful that you think you can look down on everyone?"

Just then, an untimely voice rang out.

Everyone looked over and saw that the two people speaking, despite voicing their dissatisfaction with Stella Sterling, were standing quite far away from her.

Stella Sterling glanced over as well, fiddling with her fingers. "Well, if it isn’t you two. What, are you trying to stick up for that guy from before?"

So, they had a history.

The onlookers immediately understood what was going on. Some who had originally gathered to speak with Stella Sterling now held their tongues, standing aside to watch the drama unfold.

Others had witnessed the incident that occurred earlier at the entrance to Meridia Base and knew the full story.

Their expressions turned strange.

’Those two base leaders still haven’t given up. They’re determined to cause trouble for Stella Sterling!’

’Haven’t they learned their lesson from last time?’

’Have they forgotten they’re just generals without an army now?’

’They don’t even have their subordinates with them anymore. How dare they act so brazenly in front of Stella Sterling? Do they have a death wish?’

’Even if she won’t move against them here on Meridia Base’s territory out of respect... what about after they leave Meridia Base?’

’Don’t forget, Caeluna Base isn’t far from here!’

’Besides, those two don’t even have a single guard with them. Once they’re outside Meridia Base, aren’t they just dead men walking?’

Hearing Stella Sterling’s words, the two men retorted, "We’re not sticking up for anyone. We just can’t stand by and watch you throw your weight around, bullying people just because you’re strong!"

In response, Stella Sterling simply sighed. "How can you two say such a thing? I, Stella Sterling, am an upstanding person. I never bully people."

"The ones I bully are never people."

When Stella Sterling said this, many people in the crowd were momentarily stunned.

Chloe Lane burst out laughing. "She’s right! Trash like that guy from before can’t even be called human."

’This Stella Sterling is really my kind of person,’ she thought. ’She takes her revenge on the spot!’

’And she’s right. It’s not like they’re the ones throwing their weight around. Those guys were the ones who started it, trying to be disgusting. Why shouldn’t they fight back?’

Mr. Cheney also spoke up from the side. "I’ve known Miss Sterling for many years, and she has never been the type to bully others with her power. On the contrary, she’s incredibly righteous."

"For someone like her to be provoked into ’bullying’ someone, they must have done something truly awful. It’s no wonder Miss Sterling decided to teach them a lesson."

The two base leaders’ faces turned grim and ugly. They looked at the others, hoping someone would step up and say something.

’We can’t just let this woman keep acting so arrogantly. Someone has to be able to put her in her place!’

But the result was a disappointment.

There were plenty of people enjoying the show, but none of them were foolish enough to offend Stella Sterling for the sake of two strangers.

As for what kind of person Stella Sterling truly was, what did that have to do with them?

They had no grudge against Stella Sterling.

Seeing the expressions of the people around them, the two men understood and fell silent.

But Stella Sterling then said, "If you have something to say, then come over here. What’s the meaning of this, standing so far away from me?"

The two men didn’t respond. In the end, they simply turned and left without another word.

It seemed their plan to cause trouble for Stella Sterling this way was a failure.

Stella Sterling sighed and muttered under her breath, "Why are there so many powerless people in this world who are so desperate for attention?"

’If they had dared to come over, I might have respected them a little.’

’But clearly, they didn’t have the courage. They knew in their hearts they stood no chance against me.’

’Since they know they’re no match for me, and they know I have a bad temper, they should have just kept their heads down and given up on their little schemes.’

’They have no strength, yet they still insist on provoking me. So stupid and incompetent.’

’They should be grateful my temper has improved a lot over the past year.’

’If this had been three years ago, right after I was reborn, I wouldn’t have cared if this was Meridia Base. If they annoyed me, I would have just eliminated them.’

’Two years of self-cultivation have managed to curb some of my murderous intent.’

She withdrew her gaze and turned back to Mr. Cheney, continuing their conversation.

Just then, a few other people gathered around. One of them said, "Miss Sterling, you’re quite a straightforward person."

These were the leaders of several nearby bases. Although they had never met Stella Sterling before, they had heard her name. Today was the first time they had seen her in person.

She was very different from what they had imagined.

In the past, Caeluna Base had set up so many temporary aid stations and rescued countless survivors, so they had assumed the female leader of Caeluna Base must be a kind-hearted person.

But seeing her today, they realized she was completely different from their expectations.

She wasn’t someone to be trifled with. She would attack at the slightest disagreement, and her strength was unfathomable.

They surrounded her one by one, trying to curry favor.

After all, Caeluna Base was a major power. There was no harm in getting on her good side.

Towards these people who hadn’t provoked her and spoke pleasantly, Stella Sterling was also very accommodating.

She didn’t put on any airs and chatted with them enthusiastically.

At this moment, the handsome man in black, who had been quiet until now, looked at Stella Sterling with an unreadable expression. "Miss Sterling, you are not only incredibly beautiful but also powerful. I am filled with admiration and adoration."

As Stella Sterling looked his way, the man continued, "Miss Sterling, you are very much my type. I wonder, are you married? If not, I would like to pursue you. And if fate allows, our two bases could even form an alliance through marriage. A union of powerhouses. What do you think, Miss Sterling?"