Chapter 71: Are Martial Artists Truly Inferior to Spellcasters?
Chapter 71: Are Martial Artists Truly Inferior to Spellcasters?
"Unlike the almost indestructible evil spirits that martial artists face, these anomalies can be killed. However, they are extremely elusive, making it difficult to track them down and eliminate them."
"Whenever natural disasters or human calamities occur, anomalies are often born."
"Decades ago, an anomaly appeared and wiped out an entire city, causing a great upheaval. In the end, it was only the powerful experts of the Anomaly Suppression Bureau who managed to slay it."
"After the anomaly is defeated, it leaves behind this black powder."
Jiang Qin’s words made Gu Qingfeng understand.
So, the creature he had slain was an anomaly.
Clearly, this anomaly might have been connected to Mingri Manor. After all, when Mingri Manor was wiped out in a single night, it was not impossible for an anomaly to have formed.
Jiang Qin glanced at Gu Qingfeng.
"You've asked all your questions. Are you willing to join the Anomaly Suppression Bureau?"
"What would I have to give up if I join the Anomaly Suppression Bureau?"
"Joining the Anomaly Suppression Bureau doesn't have a clear price. In simple terms, you just need to follow orders. Additionally, once you join, your Gu Family Manor won't have to worry about invasions from other sects or noble families. Otherwise, your destruction of the Qingyang Sect has already drawn the ire of many factions. Without the protection of the Anomaly Suppression Bureau, you'd face endless troubles!"
Jiang Qin said solemnly.
Gu Qingfeng’s brow furrowed.
"Destroying the Qingyang Sect by the Gu Family Manor has nothing to do with other factions!"
"If you were a spellcaster, it wouldn’t be a problem. But since you are a martial artist, it’s different. This world ultimately belongs to spellcasters, and martial artists are merely the lower class!"
Jiang Qin’s expression was disdainful.
"No matter how strong a martial artist is, they can only reach the level of a Grandmaster. Achieving the rank of Great Grandmaster is a once-in-a-century occurrence."
"Guangyang Prefecture isn’t too large, but it isn’t too small either. The imperial court nominally rules the land, but various martial factions act like feudal lords, each with their own territories. Now that you’ve destroyed the Qingyang Sect, you have the right to take over the territories that once belonged to it. However, your Gu Family Manor is a martial force, and other sects won’t tolerate this. This is different from the White Stone Dao’s small territory!"
Gu Qingfeng fell silent after hearing this. After learning about spellcasters, he had thought that martial artists were not highly regarded, but he hadn’t expected their status to be so low. In front of spellcasters, mere martial artists had no right to rule a territory. Even though the Gu Family Manor had destroyed the Qingyang Sect and demonstrated formidable strength, the outcome would be the same.
After a moment, Gu Qingfeng suddenly smiled.
"Thank you for your kind offer, Commander Jiang, but I’ve always been a free spirit. I have no intention of joining the Anomaly Suppression Bureau for now. I apologize for any inconvenience!"
"Have you really thought it through? While the Gu Family Manor may seem peaceful now, it is already being watched by many sects and noble families. If you join the Anomaly Suppression Bureau, those factions won’t act. But if you insist on this, the consequences will be far more serious!"
Jiang Qin’s brow furrowed, and his expression turned cold. He believed he had laid out all the pros and cons, and there was no reason for Gu Qingfeng to refuse. But to his surprise, the man truly did refuse.
"I understand the risks, but I also want to see if martial artists are truly inferior to spellcasters."
As he spoke, Gu Qingfeng’s aura fluctuated, and a powerful surge of blood energy erupted from his body.
Boom!
The vibration of his blood energy shook the air.
Like a river surging forth.
At this moment, Jiang Qin’s expression changed.
"Internal Organ Refinement!"
"It seems everyone has underestimated you!"
He had already tried to overestimate Gu Qingfeng’s strength, but it turned out he had still underestimated him.
Internal Organ Refinement!
And the sheer power of his qi and blood was far beyond what an ordinary Internal Organ Refinement warrior could match.
No wonder Gu Qingfeng was so confident.
After all, even in the entire Guangyang Prefecture, there were few warriors at the Internal Organ Refinement level.
Seeing Gu Qingfeng’s resolute attitude, Jiang Qin let out a cold snort.
"Fine, since Master Gu is so confident, I won’t say more. However, the Internal Organ Refinement realm is not invincible. If anything goes wrong, don’t blame me for not warning you."
With that, Jiang Qin stood up and swept out of the room.
Since Gu Qingfeng was unwilling to join the Evil Suppression Bureau, there was no need for him to stay.
Originally, Jiang Qin had planned to destroy the Gu Family Manor if they refused to join the Evil Suppression Bureau and then support a new faction.
But now, he had changed his mind.
It was simple.
Because Gu Qingfeng was an Internal Organ Refinement warrior.
Even if he was only at the first stage of Internal Organ Refinement, he was still a formidable warrior.
In the entire Guangyang Prefecture, there were few Internal Organ Refinement warriors. Such a powerful individual could rival a Mage of the Spirit Control realm. If it came to a confrontation, Jiang Qin wasn’t sure he could come out on top.
Watching Jiang Qin’s departing figure, Gu Qingfeng narrowed his eyes and then spoke.
"Someone, come here."
"Yes, Master!"
A servant rushed in at the call.
Gu Qingfeng said, "You see Commander Jiang off for me."
"Yes, Master!"
The servant bowed and left.
Gu Qingfeng watched the direction Jiang Qin had gone, his expression growing colder.
"Evil Suppression Bureau!"
"It seems there are still many troubles to come after the destruction of the Qingyang Sect."
"I don’t want to invite trouble, but I’m not afraid of it either. If other sects and families dare to attack, they will have only themselves to blame!"
When a common man is provoked, blood will be spilled within five paces.
Gu Qingfeng would make them understand that even a warrior was not to be trifled with.
He had not reached this point by groveling.
Jiang Qin’s true intention in this visit was not to invite him to join the Evil Suppression Bureau but to make him a dog for the bureau.
So-called obedience meant putting the Evil Suppression Bureau first.
If he truly joined the bureau, his life would no longer be his own.
Therefore, from the beginning, Gu Qingfeng had never intended to join the Evil Suppression Bureau.
Thinking back to their conversation, a cold light flickered in his eyes.
"Boiled down to it!"
"It’s all about strength!"
"If I were a Master, or even a Grandmaster, or reached a realm even higher, would anyone dare to look down on me, even if I were just a warrior?"
Then, Gu Qingfeng’s mind returned to calm.
There was no need to worry too much about the future.
Meet force with force.
When water comes, use earth to block it.
Right now, he needed to focus on enhancing his strength.
However, to be cautious, Gu Qingfeng summoned Gu Peng and ordered him to lead the outer hall disciples to maintain vigilance around the Gu Family Manor, watching for any sudden situations.
Additionally, he needed to closely monitor the movements in the martial world.
This way, if anything did happen, Gu Qingfeng could respond immediately.
(End of Chapter)
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