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Chapter 129: I Will Take Action When the Time Comes
Chapter 129: I Will Take Action When the Time Comes
Stepping into the Forge Hall once again, Gu Yang instantly felt a terrifying aura of blade intent permeating the air, sending a chill down his spine.
Seeing this, Gu Yang’s expression turned solemn.
He understood that this was a sign of his father’s strength advancing to a new level.
Gu Qingfeng’s power seemed to be growing stronger every moment, and the speed of this growth could only be described as astonishing.
“You’ve come!”
Gu Qingfeng opened his eyes, and a cold, blood-red glow flashed within them. In an instant, it made Gu Yang’s hair stand on end as if he had encountered something terrifying.
Though the feeling was fleeting, Gu Yang’s back was already drenched in cold sweat.
“Father!”
Gu Yang took a deep breath, steadying his shock, and then bowed deeply.
Gu Qingfeng asked calmly, “What is it? Has something happened?”
There was no need for such a question. Gu Yang rarely came to the Forge Hall to disturb his father. This was by Gu Qingfeng’s own order. The Forge Hall was his place of seclusion and cultivation, and only a few, including Gu Yang, were allowed to enter freely. However, they would not come unless it was absolutely necessary.
“Father, I must report that recently, Pei Jing led an attack on Guangyang Prefecture, and the imperial forces suffered a crushing defeat. Now, a hundred thousand Divine Martial Army troops are heading directly for Baitashi Path. The Divine Martial Army’s intentions are clear. Father, what do you think we should do in this situation?”
Gu Yang spoke with a grave tone.
Gu Qingfeng’s expression remained unchanged as he glanced at his son.
“What are your thoughts?”
“Father, our Gu Family Manor has worked hard for many years to establish a solid foundation. If we abandon our current base, it would be like discarding all our efforts.”
Gu Yang spoke without hesitation, stating his view clearly.
“I have been using Baitashi Path as our base and secretly recruiting strong soldiers. Now, we have nearly a hundred thousand troops. If we engage in a direct battle, we might not necessarily lose.
The only problem is that Pei Jing has the backing of the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect.
I’ve heard that the imperial forces suffered a major defeat because of the intervention of a powerful expert from the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect!”
As he finished, Gu Yang looked at Gu Qingfeng, waiting for his decision.
Retreating was something he was unwilling to do. But if they didn’t retreat, they needed to have a good chance of winning.
If it were just the hundred thousand Divine Martial Army troops, Gu Yang was confident they could fight them. After all, the troops had been secretly trained for some time, supported by abundant resources and martial arts training, making them far from ordinary.
Now, these soldiers were just one battle away from becoming true elite forces.
However, the biggest issue was the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect.
If they could withstand the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect, then the hundred thousand troops would not be a problem. But if they couldn’t, even defeating the troops would be meaningless.
In this world, the strong ruled.
Ordinary warriors would find it difficult to survive a siege by a large army, but for top-tier experts, it was a different story. It was extremely difficult to kill them with a large force.
Additionally, if the enemy was willing, they could employ decapitation tactics.
Therefore, without a top-tier expert to lead, no matter how many troops they had, it would be useless.
Of course, nothing was absolute.
If a top-tier expert was determined to fight to the death, the final result would likely be exhaustion and death.
“Heavenly Sun Sword Sect…”
When Gu Qingfeng heard this name, a cold light flickered in his eyes. He then said, “The Heavenly Sun Sword Sect is not a major issue. I will take action when the time comes.”
With that said, Gu Qingfeng's hand transformed into a claw, and the Evil-Exorcising Blade, as if drawn by an unseen force, fell directly into his palm.
He then handed the Evil-Exorcising Blade to Gu Yang.
"Carry this blade with you. If a Master decides to intervene, it can save your life!"
"Thank you, Father!"
Gu Yang took the Evil-Exorcising Blade with both hands. He could feel the terrifying power contained within the scabbard, as if the blade, once drawn, would cause a tremendous upheaval.
Holding the Evil-Exorcising Blade, Gu Yang felt a surge of confidence.
Gu Qingfeng's words also solidified his resolve.
Without further delay, Gu Yang bid his farewell and left.
Since he was going to fight, he had to win this battle. If he lost the first fight, his ambition to vie for supremacy would be nothing more than a laughingstock.
Not long after Gu Yang left, someone entered the Blade Sharpening Hall.
"Greetings, Lord!"
"How is the investigation into the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect going?"
Gu Qingfeng looked at the man before him, Gu Er, and asked slowly.
Although the Dark Guard was now under Gu Yang's command, Gu Qingfeng still had the authority to issue orders to them. A year ago, he had instructed the Dark Guard to secretly gather intelligence on the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect.
After all, he was already at odds with the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect, and he needed to know his enemy well to avoid being caught off guard.
Gu Er replied, "Lord, the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect is deeply rooted, with thirty-six Elders, each at the innate realm or the Fusion of Spirits realm."
"At the same time, the Heavenly Sun Sect Master, according to rumors, broke through the barrier of the Fusion of Spirits realm thousands of years ago and entered the legendary Transformation of Life realm."
"However, for the past few hundred years, the Heavenly Sun Sect Master has been in seclusion, rarely making an appearance."
"Some reports suggest that the Heavenly Sun Sect Master has not appeared because the evil within his body, caused by past life-and-death battles, is showing signs of resurgence, and he has been suppressing it."
"Others say that the Heavenly Sun Sect Master is in seclusion, attempting to break through to a realm beyond the Transformation of Life."
"But the exact details are unknown to me."
Gu Qingfeng nodded slightly at Gu Er's report.
It was already quite an achievement for the Dark Guard to gather such information. Truly uncovering the secrets of the Heavenly Sun Sect Master would not be easy.
The Fusion of Spirits realm and the Transformation of Life realm, as mentioned by Gu Er, were two stages of the Artisan.
An Artisan at the Spirit Mastery realm was equivalent to a Cleansing of the Organs or a regular innate realm practitioner.
An Artisan at the Fusion of Spirits realm could match a True Intent Master, with the peak Fusion of Spirits Artisans being on par with a Near-Grandmaster.
The Transformation of Life realm, even at its lowest level, was not inferior to a Martial Grandmaster.
According to this information, the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect, at a conservative estimate, had at least one peak Transformation of Life Artisan. Whether the Heavenly Sun Sect Master had broken through the Transformation of Life barrier and reached a higher realm was less likely, in Gu Qingfeng's view.
Based on his understanding, the most elite Artisans of the various immortal families and sects were all at the Transformation of Life stage.
Although it seemed that the Transformation of Life realm was equivalent to a Grandmaster, in reality, the two were incomparable.
A simple fact:
A Grandmaster's lifespan is eight hundred years.
A Transformation of Life Artisan's lifespan is three thousand years.
This was the difference.
With a three-thousand-year lifespan, it was possible to outlive several Grandmasters.
Without a doubt, in the face of such a long lifespan, a Grandmaster was naturally inferior to an Artisan of the same level.
(End of Chapter)
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