PFFT!
Gu Li, his face as pale as a sheet, couldn't suppress the roiling qi and blood within him. He spat out a mouthful of blood, his fingers trembling violently as he wilted in an instant, leaving the others deeply shaken.
Who could have possibly imagined that Chen Yang was this formidable?
"This… this…"
Gu Tianxing, who had just regained consciousness, stared with blood-red eyes at Chen Yang's receding back, his heart churning with jealousy, envy, and hatred.
I'm so jealous. Why? Why is he so formidable at the sa age? He's just a piece of trash from the mortal world, so why?!
Gu Tianxing's gaze was venomous; he was grinding his teeth so hard they nearly shattered.
Chen Yang walked farther and farther away, gradually vanishing into the swirling rain and mist.
When the onlookers ca to their senses, they looked at Gu Tianxing, who was kneeling on the ground, completely hysterical and dispirited. They sighed to themselves. This was arguably worse than death. How arrogant and confident he had been before, filled with soaring spirits and intent on standing shoulder to shoulder with Liu Qingi.
And the result? He couldn't even withstand a single move.
Beside them, Gu Li let out a soft sigh. Only now do I fully understand why the four great imperial families of the mortal world are trying to kill Chen Yang at any cost. Barring any accidents, it's a certainty that this fellow will break free from the constraints of the Holy Realm and step into Divine Conquest. What kind of cataclysmic waves would the mortal world's only Divine Conquest cultivator unleash? It's no exaggeration to say that under one man, all others would be ants. Even reshaping the rules of the mortal world would be effortless. Given the Forr Chief Military Commander's style, when he reaches that stage, the first to suffer will undoubtedly be the imperial families and all the powerful clans. If he is allowed to continue growing, in ti, would Yuning Mountain itself be trampled under his feet?
The re thought sent a surge of murderous intent through Gu Li. Thankfully, there was still the Imperial Clan.
"Liu Qingi, what are you so proud of? Don't tell you naively believe that this cur can stand against the entire Imperial Clan on his own?"
Seeing the faint smile on Liu Qingi's lips, Gu Li sneered, "You know perfectly well how strong the Imperial Clan's Clan Leader is. Are you going to pretend you don't know?"
"Naive!" Gu Li's eyes narrowed to slits, the corners of his mouth curving upwards. "You'd better worry about yourself and all of Red Lotus Valley. Red Lotus Valley has no successors and is in decline. rging with my Biluo Sword Valley is your only option! Our patience is limited. If you remain obstinate, don't bla us for a forced takeover."
Their primary objective in mobilizing their full force this ti was not rely to prevent Red Lotus Valley from rescuing Chen Yang; it was to absorb the declining Red Lotus Valley and thereby strengthen their own Biluo Sword Valley. The law of the jungle was on full display here on Yuning Mountain.
Liu Qingi paid him no mind, staring in the direction Chen Yang had vanished and murmuring under her breath, "You little rascal, you have to survive!"
…
On the mountain path, Chen Yang walked in silence. He never would have imagined that he had brought such imnse trouble upon Red Lotus Valley. He hadn't killed Gu Tianxing precisely to avoid escalating the situation, which would have only put Red Lotus Valley under even greater pressure.
"Big Brother, are you looking for a disciple?"
Kong Lin, who had been following close behind Chen Yang, finally blurted out the words he had been mulling over for so ti. The power Chen Yang had displayed completely overturned his understanding of the world. To be able to take him as a master… The very thought was thrilling.
Chen Yang ignored him. His thoughts, however, turned to Xiaoduo from Lingjin City. He truly felt he owed the young girl. As for taking another disciple… that was impossible.
"Big Brother, I'm really diligent! I can do anything and everything. I'm a hard worker, and with my outstanding talent, I definitely won't disappoint you, sir," Kong Lin rambled on, completely uninhibited by Chen Yang's power or status.
"Stop following us."
Yang Hu blocked Kong Lin, returning his bamboo hat. He patted Kong Lin's shoulder and said aningfully, "Kid, you probably don't realize it, but you're in the happiest state you'll ever be."
"Enjoy it."
Kong Lin was speechless.
anwhile, rumors were already spreading throughout the outside world that Chen Yang planned not only to kill Tu Su but also to annihilate the entire Imperial Clan. The source of the news was untraceable. The reality was that this news was spreading throughout Cangyun City and rapidly extending across the entire country.
So said that the Forr Chief Military Commander was going to single-handedly bulldoze the entire Imperial Clan, including all its top experts and even the Clan Leader.
If he won this battle…
"Would he achieve apotheosis?"
Soone imdiately retorted that Chen Yang was already the War God of the State. This battle against the Imperial Clan, in terms of both intensity and influence, was absolutely unprecedented. Describing it as a 'battle for apotheosis' wasn't quite accurate. In fact, it was an insult!
Then others began to wonder: For whom was he fighting this battle? For himself? Or for all the common people in the world?
Countless people were on an emotional rollercoaster, their complex feelings leaving them unsettled for a long ti.
After this battle, if Chen Yang were to survive, it would likely attract the attention of Yuning Mountain, possibly drawing its cultivation sects into the fray.
They all lived under the sa sky. Yuning Mountain was detached from worldly affairs, and unless a world-shaking event occurred—sothing big enough to change the very fabric of society—the cultivation sects wouldn't even spare it a glance. After all, they relied on the support of the mortal world's countless inhabitants.
All in all, the implications of this battle would far exceed anyone's imagination.
「A business vehicle departed from Yuning Mountain, heading straight for Cangyun City.」
Chen Yang received a text ssage from Xia Chu. She explained that she had drunk too much the previous night and thanked him for taking her back to Granny Fu's place. She added that if she had said anything inappropriate, he shouldn't take it to heart.
She went on to say that Wu Peng had gone to a casino the previous night. Not only did he lose everything he had, but he also racked up millions in high-interest debt.
Chen Yang stared blankly for a mont before shaking his head.
Xia Chu lanted how Wu Peng had played a good hand so poorly. Putting aside everything else, just yesterday he had taken a full three million from Chen Yang. One would have thought he'd enter the business world to prove his worth. Who could have ever predicted that things would end up like this?
Chen Yang gazed out the window, watching the scenery fly by. He had experienced far too many great rises and falls in his life. From the War God of the State to a commoner. In the end, he was scorned by everyone, with no place left for him in the world. The tides of fortune rise and fall; such is life. Life is a constant process of adaptation. Whether one is proactive or passive, so will always be weeded out.
"You must live."
Xia Chu had ended her ssage with these words.
Chen Yang put his phone away, leaned his head back against the seat, and closed his eyes to rest.
Live?
In this world, so chose a noble death, while others clung to a dishonorable life.
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