"What kind of look is that?"
Gu Chenfeng rolled his eyes and said, "If I’m not human, then what, a monster?"
"No, no, I didn’t mean it that way." Xiang Wentian said in disbelief, "When we first met, you were still at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, and now you’ve broken through to the Golden Core Stage. How long has it been since we last saw each other?"
"I’ve been cultivating so hard, and with the help of Elixirs and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, my cultivation hasn’t progressed that much."
Gu Chenfeng shrugged and smiled, "Just lucky, I guess."
"Who would believe that?" Xiang Wentian rolled his eyes at Gu Chenfeng.
Xiang Wentian hurriedly pulled Gu Chenfeng to the side and whispered, "Gu Chenfeng, did you join the Ancient Divine Sect?"
"Yeah." Gu Chenfeng nodded and asked, "Why do you ask?"
Xiang Wentian whispered again, "The Ancient Divine Sect must be terrifying, right? Otherwise, how could you break through to the Golden Core Stage so quickly? No wonder I’ve never heard of the Ancient Divine Sect."
"It is indeed terrifying." Gu Chenfeng nodded, smiling, "Do you want to join?"
"Forget it." Xiang Wentian waved his hand, "I have self-awareness. With my Lower Grade Spirit Root, it’s simply impossible, and I’m used to being the Young Master, not suited to joining a sect."
Gu Chenfeng shrugged and smiled, "Whatever makes you happy. If you ever want to join a sect, just let me know."
"Never in this life, I can’t handle the rules of sects." Xiang Wentian shook his head.
Xiang Wentian continued, "But I really must thank you this time. If it weren’t for your timely rescue, the Xiang Family would have perished today, and I too would’ve been dead without a doubt."
The alliance of the five families can destroy the Xiang Family as easily as crushing an ant.
"Tian’er is right." Xiang Yan walked over and clasped his fists towards Gu Chenfeng, "Thanks to Brother Gu, otherwise the Xiang Family would have been destroyed. Thank you, Brother Gu, for saving my entire clan."
"Thank you, Brother Gu, for saving our clan." The Elders and clan members also clasped their fists and bowed in gratitude.
"Patriarch Xiang, there’s no need for thanks." Gu Chenfeng smiled slightly, "If it wasn’t for Xiang Wentian back then, I fear I would have died in the deep mountains long ago."
"Xiang Wentian saved my life and stood guard for me for three days and nights. My intervention today was due, or else I wouldn’t be human."
Fortunately, Gu Chenfeng hadn’t gone directly to the Martial King’s Mansion, otherwise, the Xiang Family would’ve really been finished.
"I see." Xiang Yan nodded, then thought of something, anxiously saying, "Oh no, Brother Gu, the Martial King is ruthless; he won’t let this go. You need to leave Celestial Wave City right away."
Gu Chenfeng frowned and asked, "Patriarch Xiang, why does the Martial King want the Xiang Family to submit?"
"It’s not just the Xiang Family." Xiang Yan sighed with a bitter smile, "Families from nearby city-states, even all those in the Celestial Fire Kingdom, have to submit. Anyone who dares not to submit is destroyed."
The Grand Elder, with a gloomy expression, said through gritted teeth, "Some families refused to submit before and were wiped out. That old scoundrel, the Martial King, is utterly devoid of conscience."
"Too arrogant!" Gu Chenfeng clenched his fists tightly, frowning as he asked, "Why does the Monarch of the Celestial Fire Kingdom not intervene in the Martial King’s rampage?"
An Elder smiled helplessly and replied, "The Young Master of Martial King’s Mansion is a disciple of the Heavenly Dao Sect, why would the National Army dare to intervene? If I’m not mistaken, the Martial King is seeking to usurp the throne."
Xiang Yan, filled with worry and urgency, said, "Brother Gu, leave Celestial Wave City quickly. The Xiang Family cannot implicate you."
"Patriarch Xiang, you needn’t worry." Gu Chenfeng smiled faintly, "I just happen to have business at the Martial King’s Mansion."
"What? The Martial King’s Mansion?" Xiang Yan and the others were shocked.
Gu Chenfeng had just wiped out five heads of families and now intended to go to the Martial King’s Mansion. Was he walking into a trap?
Xiang Yan hurriedly tried to dissuade him, "Brother Gu, you mustn’t. The five families’ people must’ve already sent someone to report to the Martial King. Going now is surely walking into a trap."
Xiang Wentian added sternly, "Gu Chenfeng, have you lost your mind? You just killed five heads of families, and now going to the Martial King’s Mansion is suicidal!"
Gu Chenfeng smiled, "Don’t worry, I wouldn’t be foolish enough to seek death. I’m just going to take care of business."
Xiang Wentian curiously asked, "What business are you going to handle at the Martial King’s Mansion?"
"Naturally, to eradicate the Martial King’s Mansion." Gu Chenfeng spread his hands and smiled, "Alright, I’m off. Patriarch Xiang, three Elders, farewell."
"Nonsense!" Xiang Wentian glared at Gu Chenfeng, clearly not believing he intended to eradicate the Martial King’s Mansion.
"Take care, Brother Gu." Xiang Yan and several Elders clasped their fists.
"Xiang Wentian, if anything comes up, seek me at Taigu Mountain. By the way, the Xiang Family is severely weakened today, don’t spare those few families from earlier." Gu Chenfeng said without turning back.
Xiang Yan smiled happily, "Don’t worry, Brother Gu, I know what to do."
"Taigu Mountain." Xiang Wentian noted it down secretly.
"Off I go." Gu Chenfeng looked back once and then soared into the sky using Sword Control.
Watching Gu Chenfeng’s departing figure, Xiang Wentian felt grateful, "Gu Chenfeng, thank you. I’ll remember this favor."
After Gu Chenfeng left the Xiang Family.
Xiang Yan quickly said, "Tian’Er, prepare immediately. Take the clan out of Celestial Wave City tonight and don’t return for the time being." Follow current novels on novel·fıre·net
"Grandfather, Elders, aren’t you leaving?" Xiang Wentian asked worriedly.
"How can Grandfather rest until the Huo Family and others are destroyed?" Xiang Yan said ruthlessly, "Grandfather must avenge the fallen clansmen."
Leaving Celestial Wave City.
Gu Chenfeng flew to Martial King City for the first time.
"Martial King’s Mansion, Mu Qingyun, here I come." Gu Chenfeng said coolly, a sharp killing intent flashing in his eyes.
This day, Gu Chenfeng had been waiting for a long time.
"Mu Qingyun, you shouldn’t have forgotten what I said. Even if the King of Heaven himself comes today, he can’t save you." Gu Chenfeng said fiercely, his dark eyes flickering with vicious killing intent.
Today, Mu Qingyun must die!
Gu Chenfeng used Sword Control to arrive at Martial King City.
As soon as he reached Martial King City, Gu Chenfeng sensed the aura of a Golden Core Stage expert.
That direction must be where the Martial King’s Mansion is located.
As Gu Chenfeng walked toward the Martial King’s Mansion, he suddenly saw a familiar face on the street.
Gu Chenfeng looked at the familiar face, and that familiar face happened to see Gu Chenfeng at that moment too.
Gu Chenfeng did not stop, merely shifting his gaze slightly as if he didn’t recognize them.
The familiar face wasn’t anyone else but Yao Xuanling.
Gu Chenfeng didn’t expect to see Yao Xuanling in Martial King City.
"It’s him, what’s he doing in Martial King City?" Yao Xuanling furrowed her brows slightly and thought, "I’ve heard his Sea of Qi has recovered, and he can even contend with the Middle Stage of Fasting."
Even knowing that Gu Chenfeng had recovered his Sea of Qi, even as Gu Chenfeng was walking step by step towards her, Yao Xuanling still maintained an icy expression.