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Chapter 161: The Arrival
Chapter 161: The Arrival
"Lord Gu, I appreciate your concern, but I will not back down from this battle. This is also a good opportunity for me to see just how strong a Hua Sheng Realm expert truly is!"
Gu Qingfeng smiled calmly, and as he spoke, a powerful sense of confidence radiated from him.
Seeing this, Gu Yun shook his head slightly, unsure of how to persuade him.
Only then did he realize that for a strongman like Gu Qingfeng, retreating without a fight was not in line with his principles.
With this thought, Gu Yun sighed, "Since Brother Gu is determined, I will not say more. I will stay in Guangyang Prefecture for a while. If you need anything, I will not hesitate to help!"
He did not want Gu Qingfeng to fight Gu Yutian, given the unpredictable nature of the situation. But since Gu Qingfeng was set on it, there was no way Gu Yun could stop him. Forcing the issue might sour their relationship.
Thus, Gu Yun did not act impolitely. After saying this, he bid farewell and left the mansion without delay. Gu Yang had his men escort Gu Yun out.
Once Gu Yun was gone, Gu Yang asked, "Father, do you think the Divine Martial Sect's Sect Leader was telling the truth, or was he lying?"
"Whether he was telling the truth or not is not important. In the face of absolute strength, any schemes are useless. However, you should investigate the Divine Martial Sect thoroughly, especially their Martial Ancestor. If what Gu Yun said is true, and the Martial Ancestor has indeed broken through the Grandmaster barrier, he must harbor great secrets!"
Gu Qingfeng replied.
For thousands of years, no one had managed to break through the Grandmaster limit in the world of martial arts. This showed just how difficult it was to achieve such a feat, akin to ascending to the heavens. The fact that the Martial Ancestor had succeeded meant that he must have harbored significant secrets.
"I will have someone look into it immediately."
Gu Yang nodded. With the resources at his disposal, gathering information was relatively easy.
"The Heavenly Sun Sword Sect will likely arrive soon. You need to be prepared. Once Gu Yutian falls, they will launch their attacks on other prefectures and seize control of Mount Tai Province!"
Gu Qingfeng warned, looking at his son.
Gu Yang nodded in agreement. Compared to the entire world, Guangyang Prefecture was just a small part. The current situation did not allow him to proceed methodically. Normally, Gu Yang would have used Guangyang Prefecture as a base to accumulate strength quietly before gradually expanding to Mount Tai Province and eventually the entire Qingyun Province.
However, the issue was that the various heroes were currently vying for power in Central Province. No one could predict when the war in Central Province would end. Once the war was over, a new emperor would emerge, and a new dynasty would replace the TaiXuan Dynasty, ruling over the Nine Provinces.
At that time, with only the strength of one prefecture, Gu Yang would be like trying to stop a boulder with an egg if he wanted to resist such powerful forces.
Therefore, Gu Yang needed to seize control of Mount Tai Province and even the entire Qingyun Province as quickly as possible. This would give him the qualifications to compete with other forces. Even in the worst-case scenario, he would not be completely defenseless.
As Gu Yang began his preparations, Gu Qingfeng also entered a period of seclusion, gradually adjusting his state. Although he held the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect in contempt and did not believe Gu Yutian could be his match, this battle was crucial, and he needed to be fully prepared.
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"Slay Jiang Shidao!"
"This man is truly formidable!"
In the carriage of the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect, Gu Yutian sat calmly, his strange face devoid of any emotion as he listened to the reports from his subordinates.
Gong Lei whispered, "Sect Master, it’s said that Jiang Shidao is just a half-step away from reaching the Life-Birth Realm. Gu Qingfeng managed to slay him with a single strike from a distance, which shows his strength is not to be underestimated. If we truly engage in battle, we must be cautious."
"A half-step to the Life-Birth Realm is still just a half-step. Without taking that crucial step, there is a vast gap between them and the Life-Birth Realm. Gu Qingfeng’s ability to slay him with a single strike may seem astonishing, but in my eyes, it is insignificant. However, such a grandmaster has given me a bit of a pleasant surprise. Originally, consuming him would have given me only a thirty percent chance of breaking through. Now, I have at least a fifty percent chance!"
As Gu Yutian spoke, a bloodthirsty gleam appeared in his eyes.
Then, he closed his eyes, falling silent. His aura grew increasingly eerie, making Gong Lei hesitant to speak further.
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Half a day later, the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect’s entourage had entered Guangyang Prefecture, the vast city looming in the distance.
At that moment, the strong figures from various factions within the city seemed to sense something, and they all turned their gazes outward, their expressions filled with shock.
"This aura... Could it be that he has arrived!"
"Gu Yutian!!"
Immediately, these powerhouses could no longer sit still. They left their residences and headed toward the outskirts of the city.
In a certain room, Gu Yun also sensed something. When he reached the city wall, he looked toward the direction of the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect. Inside the carriage, a figure sat upright.
As if sensing something, the figure opened his blood-red eyes, locking gazes with Gu Yun.
"So, it’s you!"
Gu Yutian’s lips curled into a sinister smile, his blood-red eyes revealing a killing intent, as if a hunter had spotted a tantalizing prey.
Gu Yun, the Patriarch of the Divine Might Sect, was no stranger to Gu Yutian.
What surprised him was that Gu Yun would appear here.
However, Gu Yutian saw this as a good thing. After all, Gu Yun was also a formidable opponent. If Gu Qingfeng failed to help him break through, consuming Gu Yun would significantly increase his chances.
On the other side, when Gu Yun met Gu Yutian’s blood-red gaze, his heart raced, a strong sense of danger overwhelming him, making him want to turn and run.
"Gu Yutian... This man’s strength is truly unfathomable!"
Gu Yun felt a deep sense of dread.
Even without engaging in battle, he knew that compared to Gu Yutian, their strength was worlds apart.
Especially when he saw those blood-red eyes, Gu Yun finally understood why Gu Yutian was so eager to act. It was a sign that the evil spirit within him was about to awaken.
"The evil spirit is about to awaken. This battle will either result in Gu Yutian’s breakthrough or the complete awakening of the evil spirit within him, adding another terrifying disaster-level evil spirit to Guangyang Prefecture!"
"If such an evil spirit cannot be suppressed, it will be a major problem!"
Gu Yun’s expression changed rapidly, but the awakening of the evil spirit was a concern for later. For now, it all depended on whether Gu Qingfeng could truly defeat Gu Yutian.
If he could, it would be the best outcome.
But if he fails, everything will be for naught.
(End of Chapter)
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