Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start

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After much contemplation, Gu Chen gathered his thoughts and began his return to Tiandu.

No matter what, having found two of the nine cauldrons and being able to obtain them in the near future put Gu Chen in quite a good mood.

At the very least, having the confidence to kill Dugu Yun and resist the invasion of demons made Gu Chen more confident.

One could say that this journey was quite fruitful, and he even gained knowledge of many hidden secrets.

As for the saintess of Taoxu Road, Chu Yue Ling, Gu Chen had also gained a considerable understanding of her, not only her unrivaled beauty but also her temperament.

Of course, this also showed how serious and troublesome the calamity of demons, or rather, the evil demons, really was. Even forces like Taoxu Road, or even the vast ancient world of the upper realm, were facing threats.

Suddenly, like on the journey here, Gu Chen spent half a day to return to Tiandu without any sound or trace.

When he arrived at the gates of Tiandu, Gu Chen's brow furrowed, his eyes moved, and he suddenly looked towards a certain spot.

"Come out!"

Gu Chen let out a light chide, his eyes sharp. Not far away, the void rippled, and the figure of a young man appeared.

The man was of average appearance, somewhat stout, dressed in a golden-red martial robe, his demeanor extraordinary. His body faintly shimmered with a treasured light, and the hidden aura hinted that if it were to burst forth, it could surely make the mountains and rivers lose color and shatter the earth and sky.

"Divine Intent Realm?" Gu Chen's brow raised, looking at the newcomer, he asked, "Which sect from the upper realm do you belong to?"

The young man's expression remained calm as he spoke, "Pure Yang Martial Sect, Jiang Hui."

After introducing himself, Jiang Hui from the Pure Yang Martial Sect looked towards Gu Chen and said indifferently, "You should know why I'm here."

Gu Chen's expression was indifferent as he replied, "You guys really are lingering spirits."

"Hand over the ancient relic, and I will spare your life. Otherwise, not only will you die, but this mortal dynasty's capital will also be destroyed," said Jiang Hui of the Pure Yang Martial Sect, his tone indifferent. He was a direct disciple of the sacred land, just like Luo Shisen, whom Gu Chen had encountered in Mo State not long before.

Of course, had Jiang Hui known about Luo Shisen's fate, perhaps he would not be as he was now.

At that moment, Gu Chen laughed; his laugh contained a bit of disdain as well as chill. He said, "On what grounds? Do you all really come from the same mold, with such brazen courage to try and get something for nothing?"

No sooner had he spoken than Jiang Hui, a direct disciple from the Pure Yang Martial Sect, narrowed his eyes, and a flash of killer intent swept by.

"Nothing more than a native of the Nine States, who took something from my Pure Yang Martial Sect, and yet you dare to be so arrogant?" Jiang Hui said coldly, "The fact that I didn't destroy this mortal dynasty's capital before your return is already an immense act of mercy, you should be filled with gratitude!"

"Ha!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Chen's smile grew even colder, without a hint of warmth, making the temperature around them drop suddenly, as if snowflakes were fluttering between heaven and earth.

Though the two were standing at the outer city gate of Tiandu, amidst the usual bustle, not a single person could see this scene; it was as if they stood in a separate realm.

The citizens of Tiandu "outside" were not affected in any way.

"I've realized that you upper realm folks really do have thick faces. What, do you actually consider yourselves above others?!"

Gu Chen spoke that last sentence with great resonance, immediately turning Jiang Hui's expression exceedingly ugly.

"Since you are so stubborn, don't blame me for being impolite. I had thought that if you were obedient, we could turn a blind eye. If you performed well enough, you could even have had the chance to redeem yourself and join the sacred land. But to think, you really are so arrogant!"

Jiang Hui's expression turned stern as he snapped, "Do you really think everything you've done can deceive the heavens?!"

"Hmm?"

At that, Gu Chen's brows knit together, his eyes intent as he stared at Jiang Hui.

Seeing this, Jiang Hui couldn't help but smile smugly and said, "Some things, you think you've done seamlessly. Too bad, they've been exposed to our eyes long ago."

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Hui's eyes flickered, and he shouted loudly, "The heavenly seed is on you, isn't it?!"

This took Gu Chen by surprise, but only slightly. After all, he knew it would not be long before he could no longer keep it a secret following Lin Bai's demise.

If it weren't for the greed of Vault of Sky Sword Sect, the fact that the heavenly seed was on him would have spread throughout the world by now.

However, Jiang Hui didn't know this, and mistakenly thought he had grasped some kind of leverage over Gu Chen, looking very pleased with himself. He sneered and said, "Gu Chen, do you know that as of now, sons of the sacred land who can dominate a territory in the upper realm have descended to the lower world? Such individuals are like the high sun in the sky, dragons soaring through the nine heavens. Compared to them, you are less than an ant, merely dust. If those sons learn that the heavenly seed is on you, what do you think your end will be?"

Gu Chen just smiled faintly, unconcerned, "What end?"

Hearing this, Jiang Hui of the Pure Yang Martial Sect frowned and said, "It seems you don't understand what being a son of the sacred land means, nor do you grasp how terrifying such beings are. Do you know that even if a son of the sacred land damages his cultivation to descend to the lower world, a single finger would be enough to crush you to death? That's the extent of the gap."

Seeing that Gu Chen remained indifferent, Jiang Hui grew angry and said, "Do you not understand the importance of the heavenly seed? Once the news gets out, you will be the target of everyone in the world, the public enemy of all. Every son will deal with you first, and then, you shall be utterly annihilated, not even dregs left behind!"

"Not just you, but your family as well, will be the same. Even a single wrathful son of the sacred land could cause the entire mortal dynasty, your so-called Da Xia, to cease to exist!"

When Jiang Hui mentioned his family, Gu Chen's expression shifted instantly; his gaze turned cold, anger boiling, conveying a sense of crisis to Jiang Hui, causing him to change color all of a sudden.

"Hmm? What's this? Why do I feel a sense of crisis from this Lower State native? He's only just advanced to Divine Intent, whereas I have reached the Great Perfection of Divine Intent!" Jiang Hui looked at Gu Chen in astonishment, thinking to himself.

This sense of danger made him shiver, and he even felt his body hairs prickling, forcing Jiang Hui to take it seriously.

He truly couldn't imagine feeling such a sensation from a mere Lower State native as if he were facing a son of the Pure Yang Martial Sect.

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Yet he did not show fear, because Jiang Hui believed that his strength was not inferior to Gu Chen's. After all, he came from the Upper Realm, and the Pure Yang Martial Sect was a sacred land, he possessed extraordinary techniques that were beyond Gu Chen's reach.

Jiang Hui said solemnly, "In consideration of the fact that you once passed the trial of the Pure Yang Martial Sect and bear part of our sect's inheritance, I have repeatedly advised you and am even willing to forgive your previous actions. According to seniority, I am more than qualified to be your senior brother. Now, hand over the ancient artifact, and there's still room for discussion."

"Senior brother? You are not worthy!" Gu Chen rebuked coldly.

"Truly incorrigible and obstinate!" At this moment, Jiang Hui's expression darkened completely. He said, "Since that's the case, there's nothing more to say, you can die!"

As soon as the words fell, flames engulfed him all over, and his body glowed brightly, charging forward to throw a punch at Gu Chen.

"Let me show you, what a Pure Yang Treasure Body is!" Jiang Hui shouted, his body sparkling with a dazzling radiance, like a miniature sun.

"Insignificant skills!"

Gu Chen's expression remained cold, his black hair cascaded down to his waist; he stood in place, not moving an inch, letting Jiang Hui's punch land on his body.

Clang!

The punch connected, but it didn't feel like it hit flesh and blood. Jiang Hui's palm trembled violently, and a sound like a grand bell chiming reverberated, causing the void to ripple.

"Huh?!"

In an instant, Jiang Hui's expression changed. Back in the Upper Realm, he primarily cultivated physical strength. Although not as supreme as the pure body cultivators, his physique was extremely extraordinary. Among those in the same realm, even within the Upper Realm's Pure Yang Martial Sect, there were few who could match him.

But now, Jiang Hui's pride, his physical body, had been defeated by Gu Chen, and so utterly at that. Gu Chen stood without moving and took Jiang Hui's attack, almost causing Jiang Hui himself to be shaken to the point of injury.

"Is this even a body a martial artist can possess?!" Jiang Hui was shocked to the core, and fear chilled his heart!

On the other hand, it could be said that Jiang Hui was quite impressive. After just one exchange, he recognized Gu Chen's extraordinariness and decided not to use Divine Intent, attempting to escape instead.

It can only be said that Jiang Hui, indeed an Upper Realm prodigy, discerned the vast gap between him and Gu Chen after just one move.

However, by the time Gu Chen noticed, it was already too late for Jiang Hui to flee.

"Stay here!"

Gu Chen's eyes were profound. At this moment, his pupils transformed into two swirling vortices, deep and with an astonishing attractive force that made Jiang Hui unconsciously lift his head to meet his gaze.

As soon as their eyes collided, Jiang Hui quickly realized the situation, but by then it was too late.

"Not good!"

With a cry of alarm, Jiang Hui's face drastically changed, but that was as far as he got. Before the Heaven Snatching Earth Seizing Method of Gu Chen, he rapidly succumbed, being controlled by Gu Chen and turned into his puppet.

The last thought that flashed through Jiang Hui's mind was one of disbelief. He couldn't believe that someone like Gu Chen, a monstrous freak, had emerged in Da Xia.

Soon, the look of horror on Jiang Hui's face vanished, replaced by a calm and expressionless demeanor as he stood silently beside Gu Chen.

Now, Gu Chen seemed somewhat like a villain, casually erasing the consciousness of people to turn them into puppets.

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In Tianzhou, Vault of Sky Sword Sect.

"Where did Luo Shisen go? Why hasn't he returned after such a long time since the Holy Son summoned him?" Huang Yan and Cui Ce, direct disciples of the Upper Realm's Vault of Sky Sword Sect, frowned.

In the Vault of Sky Sword Sect's deliberation hall, the handsome Holy Son, Fu Ling, sat at the head of the table, his expression indifferent, remaining silent.

They had been waiting for Luo Shisen for two hours now—an unusual situation that, by all means, should not have occurred.

Upon the summons of the Holy Son, Luo Shisen would be the first to return.

"Could something unexpected have happened?" Huang Yan and Cui Ce frowned.

At that moment, the Sect Leader of Vault of Sky Sword Sect walked in, bowing with a fist and speaking respectfully, "Holy Son, and two direct disciples, there has been no sign of direct disciple Luo. He is not in Tianzhou."

"He left Tianzhou?" Huang Yan and Cui Ce's frowns deepened; they believed that with Luo Shisen's strength, no one in the whole of Da Xia could stand against him except for the reclusive demon, Dugu Yun—not even a match for a single encounter.

"Perhaps direct disciple Luo has been delayed by some matters," said the Sect Leader of Vault of Sky Sword Sect. "I have something to report to the Holy Son."

"Speak," said Fu Ling, his voice calm; he sat there like a dragon perched above the clouds, proud and august.

"Holy Son, I have received news that the Wanfu Xuanzong, Red Cloud Sect, and Five Elements Sect have come together, preparing to make a move against Gu Chen of Da Xia. Shall we get involved?" the Sect Leader of Vault of Sky Sword Sect asked respectfully.

"Oh? They want to make a move against Da Xia's Gu Chen?" Upon hearing this, Huang Yan and Cui Ce's eyes flashed.

The seeds were in Gu Chen, thus Huang Yan and Cui Ce had long regarded Gu Chen as their prey. Now, hearing that others wanted to snatch it away, they were somewhat displeased.

However, before they could speak, suddenly, a thunderous noise erupted from the back mountain of the Vault of Sky Sword Sect.

With a rumble, light surged, and sword energy filled the sky, triggering the wind and clouds of heaven and earth.

This phenomenon signified that an exceedingly powerful martial artist was about to emerge!