Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start

Chapter 415 321

Gu Chen, clad in black, with sword-brows and starry eyes, was tall and had well-defined, sharp facial features that gave him a strikingly three-dimensional appearance.

He stood there with crystal-clear hair and skin as white and smooth as suet jade, calm and collected, exuding an extraordinary demeanor.

As the command was given by Xu Qing, the young master of the Arsenal, and Yuan Zixun, the heir of the Mysterious Pill Workshop, more than a dozen martial artists burst out from behind them in an instant.

Each of these individuals had reached the Hundred Orifices Stage, with even four late-stage martial artists among them. Their orifices shone brightly, and they approached Gu Chen with smirking faces.

"Do you really want to start a war with Da Xia?!" Lu Chang's complexion darkened as he saw this, fiercely positioning Gu Chen behind himself.

Now that Gu Chen had opened fifty-five orifices throughout his body, the hidden potential deep within his muscles was unleashed. His physique was extraordinary, having long surpassed indestructible body, on the path of physical sanctification, signifying the initial formation of a precious body.

Therefore, at that moment, Gu Chen's aura was entirely retracted into his flesh, including his vast vitality. None of the martial artists present could discern his true strength.

Xu Qing replied to Lu Chang, with a disdainful smile, "Start a war with Da Xia?"

Yuan Zixun also looked at Gu Chen and Lu Chang with mocking eyes, showing no regard for either of them, his gaze unrestrained and wild, his smile extremely ostentatious.

The martial artists from various forces watching this scene shook their heads, privately thinking that today would be the downfall of Gu Chen and Lu Chang.

Since the disappearance of the Summer Emperor, Da Xia's deterrence had long since weakened. Moreover, the Arsenal and the Mysterious Pill Workshop, backed by the six Holy Lands, had long lost their reverence for the Jing Tian Department and Da Xia.

"I'll hold them off, you find a chance to escape quickly," Lu Chang whispered.

He knew that Gu Chen had extraordinary talent, and there was a great possibility that he could achieve the Innate Realm in the future, just like a Garrison Commander, capable of helping Da Xia defend its territory.

If such a person were to die, it would be a tremendous loss for the current state of Da Xia. Thus, Lu Chang was willing to risk injury or even death to ensure Gu Chen's safety.

Gu Chen and Lu Chang had met each other only a few times and Gu Chen himself had not expected Lu Chang to make such a move.

Gu Chen was just about to speak when Xu Qing and Yuan Zixun preempted him, their cold voices commanding, "Take these two down!"

As their words fell, the two released the aura of complete mastery of the Hundred Orifices Stage, with ninety-one orifices shining bright, jointly suppressing Lu Chang.

Instantly, Lu Chang's expression changed as he felt his body heave, his strength dropping by a full thirty percent.

"Run!"

With a roar from Lu Chang, he bravely charged forward despite the perilous situation.

"Seeking death!"

The dozen of Hundred Orifices Stage martial artists from the Arsenal and the Mysterious Pill Workshop sneered, ready to encircle Lu Chang.

But at that moment, Gu Chen reached out and put his hand on Lu Chang's shoulder, halting him in his place.

Lu Chang was taken aback and looked at Gu Chen incredulously.

"Big brother Lu, just stand aside and watch. Let me deal with them," Gu Chen said softly, his eyes filled with intense confidence.

Lu Chang, deeply puzzled, scrutinized Gu Chen, feeling as if the hand on his shoulder weighed over ten thousand pounds. Despite his own complete mastery of the Hundred Orifices Stage, he found himself completely unable to move.

He suspected that if Gu Chen exerted even a slight force, he might be able to crush his entire arm.

"You..." Lu Chang looked at Gu Chen, momentarily unsure of his actual strength.

But seeing the conviction and dazzling brightness in Gu Chen's eyes, he eventually nodded, choosing to trust him.

"Be very careful," Lu Chang said gravely.

He had resolved that if Gu Chen faced any danger, he would risk his own life to ensure Gu Chen's safe departure.

Although he was also a Heavenly Commander of the Jing Tian Department, in comparison to Gu Chen, his own talent and potential achievements fell short.

In Lu Chang's view, sacrificing himself to save Gu Chen was a worthy trade.

"Hahaha."

Seeing Gu Chen asking Lu Chang to stand aside and stepping forward alone to face multiple enemies, Xu Qing burst into laughter. He looked at Gu Chen as if he were a curiosity, saying, "I didn't see it coming; the bond between you two is quite deep."

Then, his expression shifted to a cold demeanor, "There's no need for pushing and shoving here. Today, neither of you will escape. You'll all die here, especially you, Gu Chen. If you don't reveal Uncle Gong's whereabouts, I will make you feel that death is a mercy!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Chen smiled. However, that smile had not an ounce of warmth; instead, it was as cold as ancient ice, chilling to the bone.

"The Arsenal, the Mysterious Pill Workshop? Just two dogs raised by the Six Holy Lands, daring to challenge the Jing Tian Department and Da Xia?" he said.

Upon hearing this, the surrounding warriors were startled, feeling that Gu Chen was incredibly audacious. Although this was common knowledge throughout the nine provinces, nobody had ever dared to say it aloud, and this was the first time they had heard such words.

"He is too arrogant; it's no wonder people say Gu Chen, the Marquis Wu'an of Da Xia, is immensely arrogant. Seeing him today, it's clear the rumors are true," remarked one martial artist.

"Humph, I think he's asking for it, dazed by such empty titles like Marquis Wu'an and People's Slaughterer. Youthful arrogance is common, but there's a time and place for it. I think Gu Chen's head has been turned by his empty fame; he actually believes he's invincible. Today, he will certainly suffer a severe loss and receive a harsh lesson from Xu Qing and Yuan Zixun."

"A lesson? I think he's in for a tragedy today. Xu Qing and Yuan Zixun will surely torture him to death before everyone's eyes."

The watching martial artists were abuzz with discussion, none of them optimistic about Gu Chen's prospects.

After all, compared to others present, Gu Chen was much younger, and even if he was advancing rapidly in his cultivation and had great opportunities in the Spirit Realm, others were progressing too.

Especially Xu Qing and Yuan Zixun, two individuals of remarkable strength. How would Gu Chen cope?

In such a short period, no matter how extraordinary Gu Chen's talent, it was impossible for him to break through to complete mastery of the Hundred Orifices Stage.

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Gu Chen's words were indeed sharp, causing the brazen and arrogant Xu Qing and Yuan Zixun to immediately darken their expressions, their eyes fiercely cold.

"You little bastard, wait and see how I'll deal with you!"

"I hope you can still maintain that attitude when you fall into my hands later."

Xu Qing and Yuan Zixun, with ferocious faces, viciously said, "Attack!"

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

The next moment, over a dozen warriors from the Arsenal and Mysterious Pill Workshop at the Hundred Orifices Stage charged straight at Gu Chen.

Gu Chen stood his ground, his demeanor composed and serene, exuding the full prestige of a grandmaster.

"Hmph, putting on airs!" a warrior sneered.

"Go to hell!"

Just then, over a dozen Hundred Orifices Stage warriors charged at Gu Chen, grinning fiercely. They didn't underestimate their opponent and used their full power, launching deadly attacks at Gu Chen that immediately split the ground with cracks.

Just when everyone thought Gu Chen was about to pay the price for his arrogance, something terrifying happened that made all onlookers' blood run cold.

"Roar!"

Suddenly, a deafening dragon's roar, like the sound of bells and drums at dawn and dusk, echoed in everyone's ears. The air burst open, and not just that—all objects within a twenty-zhang radius shattered instantly, and columns of earth shot up from the ground.

"Pfft!"

All warriors present trembled at the sound of the dragon's roar, and many, especially those who had mocked Gu Chen, spat out blood, their faces ashen.

A three-zhang-long azure dragon with bared fangs and claws rose from behind Gu Chen, soaring through the clouds and striking out.

Pfft pfft pfft!

In just a single encounter, the over a dozen warriors from the Arsenal and Mysterious Pill Workshop, including those in the later stages of the Hundred Orifices Stage, were all destroyed by the dragon's tail lash. Their bodies burst apart, sending blood and viscera flying everywhere.

This sight stunned countless onlookers!

At this moment, everyone was dumbfounded and in disbelief!

Even Su Du nearby was taken aback. He knew that Gu Chen was exceptionally strong and wouldn't be at a disadvantage, but he did not expect that in such a short time of absence, Gu Chen's strength had reached such a level.

"The Spirit Essence Fruit, he must have consumed all of it!"

Su Du had a sudden realization, understanding why Gu Chen's strength had improved so rapidly. His fists clenched tightly, his face filled with resentment, for it was supposed to be his chance, but it had been snatched away by Gu Chen who appeared out of nowhere.

He thought about making a move but held back because Su Du knew that now, he was no longer a match for Gu Chen.

Su Du had this intuition: if he were to provoke Gu Chen any further, he would surely die!

Lu Chang too was looking at this scene in shock, never having imagined that Gu Chen could possess such strength.

Gu Chen, tall and well-built, emitted a faint glow. As he stood there, his hair drifted slightly, and he calmly took steps toward the distant Xu Qing and Yuan Zixun.

"Killing you is as easy as slaughtering a chicken!"

At that moment, Gu Chen's eyes gleamed brilliantly, his gaze lofty, his expression utterly cold—the surrounding people were as if nothing to him. He uttered these five words to the Arsenal's Xu Qing and the Mysterious Pill Workshop's Yuan Zixun.

With a boom, at that moment, the three-zhang-long azure dragon's figure in mid-air flashed, charging at Xu Qing and Yuan Zixun.

"How dare you be so presumptuous!"

At that moment, three or four grandmasters in the Hundred Orifices Stage, who had opened eighty-two orifices, stepped forward from behind the two men. Their bodies surged with powerful energies, robust and strong, as they also moved to strike Gu Chen.

"I admit I was shortsighted and underestimated your strength, but you are alone, and we have an army. What can you possibly do against us!"

Xu Qing and Yuan Zixun had recovered from their shock and, seeing Gu Chen charging at them, their faces were contorted with viciousness.

The crowd of onlookers watched intently, wanting to know how Gu Chen would deal with three or four full-fledged martial arts grandmasters at the Hundred Orifices Stage.

As Xu Qing and Yuan Zixun said, the Arsenal and Mysterious Pill Workshop had vast resources with many people at their command, but Gu Chen was alone. How could he contend with them?

Could his strength overpower so many at the complete Hundred Orifices Stage?

Without a word, Gu Chen responded to everyone with his astounding power.

Boom!

The resonant sound of the dragon's roar rose again, and as Gu Chen clenched into a fist seal, at that moment, no fewer than eight azure dragons charged out from between his fingers.

The Eight Desolate Azure Dragon Strength swept away everything!

At that moment, under the augmentation of the millennia-aged Great Sun Divine Gang within him, the Eight Desolate Azure Dragon Strength, a Superior Martial Skill that had been fully mastered, exhibited peak prowess in Gu Chen's hands.

A fatal blow, and with a soft thud, the grandmasters from the Arsenal and Mysterious Pill Workshop at the peak of the Hundred Orifices Stage, like those before them, were obliterated without even a chance to scream. They were torn asunder by the eight dragons, disintegrated into dust.

Gu Chen stood amidst the rain of blood, untainted. His body shone, his hair sparkled, and his eyes were sharp as blades, like a great demon lord, he gazed at Xu Qing and Yuan Zixun.

"You say you have an army? Very well, today I stand here to slaughter all of your so-called army, cleanly and thoroughly!"

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