At the same time.
The Barren Forest was once again in an uproar.
“What a grand gesture, what a grand gesture!”
“Five thousand yuan crystals, six Tong Qiao Realm Cultivators, tsk tsk, the Gu Family really bled heavily this time!”
“Too bad, it’s not for us!”
“What are you thinking? We just need to watch the show. In my opinion, that Gu Han is in grave danger this time!”
“That’s right!”
A Loose Cultivator sneered.
“Six great Tong Qiao Realm masters can already walk sideways here! How can a mere Gu Han, no matter how strong he is, overturn the heavens? Heh heh, he’s dead for sure!”
“You…”
Suddenly.
Another person showed a look of horror.
“Look!”
“Look at what? It’s not like that Gu Han is here again, is it?”
“It… it seems like…”
The horror on that person’s face grew stronger and stronger.
“It’s him!”
“What?!”
Everyone looked in the direction he pointed, their expressions changing drastically!
In the distance.
A young man covered in blood, with a soaring Evil Qi, was slowly walking towards the outskirts of the Barren Forest, holding a little girl’s hand.
Such obvious features.
Who else could it be but Gu Han?
A moment later.
Gu Han and A Sha’s figures gradually disappeared from everyone’s sight.
Phew…
Unconsciously.
Everyone subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.
Gulp!
The Loose Cultivator who had predicted Gu Han’s demise swallowed lightly.
“He… he’s still alive?”
“Nonsense, didn’t you see him? He’s perfectly fine!”
“He’s alive, then…”
Thump!
Thinking of this, everyone’s hearts skipped a beat.
No way?
Impossible, right?
Could it be that the six Tong Qiao Realm masters who ambushed him were all counter-killed by him alone?
“What is he going to do?”
“Judging by the direction, it seems… he’s going to Tianwu City?”
“What for?”
“Nonsense, if you were ambushed like that by others, could you swallow that anger and not seek revenge?”
“Let’s go!”
A Cultivator suddenly spoke.
“Let’s go and see!”
For these bottom-level Loose Cultivators, who often walked on the edge of danger, living day to day, they naturally didn’t want to miss such a grand spectacle that only happened once every few years.
“Watch if you want, but don’t get too close to him!”
“That’s a redundant thing to say. He’s a killing star. Who wants to live too long?”
“…”
For a time.
Everyone called out to their friends, forming groups, and followed far behind Gu Han.
…
Gu Family.
Inside the main hall.
Unlike its usual quietness, it was now filled with people.
They…
Were naturally all core members of the Gu Family’s main Bloodline.
“Grandfather!”
Below.
Gu Yang bowed to Gu Chang, his gaze sweeping over the Family members, his face filled with youthful vigor.
“Grandson has come out of seclusion today, is it not too late?”
“Not late!”
Gu Chang stroked his beard, a smile appearing on his originally gloomy face.
“The timing is just right!”
He could naturally see that Gu Yang’s cultivation had already broken through to the sixth stage of Meridian Opening!
“Today.”
He slowly stood up.
“Is the Great Qi Martial Academy qualification battle! And after today, Gu Yang will be the new Family Head of my Gu Family. Do you have any objections?”
“None, none!”
“Young Lord’s talent is astonishing; he is the most suitable candidate!”
“That’s right! Young Lord is the direct Bloodline of my Gu Family; it’s only natural for him to become the Family Head!”
“Heh heh, unlike some people, who are too selfish and actually want to hand the Gu Family over to an ungrateful wolf cub!”
“…”
The Family members spoke one after another, showering him with flattery.
Incidentally.
They also subtly disparaged Gu Han and Gu Tian.
“Alright!”
Gu Chang was quite satisfied with everyone’s answers and waved his hand.
“All of you, step back and wait. We’ll depart shortly!”
“Yes!”
“Grandfather.”
Seeing everyone retreat, Gu Yang asked, “Where’s my father? Still no news?”
“Don’t worry!”
Gu Chang sat down again.
“He’s been gone for several days now. The matter must have been settled. If nothing unexpected happens, he should be back today or tomorrow!”
“That’s great, Gu Han is dead for sure this time!”
“What you should be concerned about right now isn’t that!”
Changing the subject, Gu Chang’s expression was solemn.
“This competition, you must go all out, understand!”
“Why?”
Gu Yang was stunned.
“Those few guys aren’t even qualified to make me use my full strength!”
“The Royal Capital…”
Gu Chang’s gaze was profound.
“A distinguished guest has arrived!”
“Distinguished guest?”
“That’s right, that distinguished guest is from the Royal Family! It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for both you and the Gu Family! You must win cleanly and beautifully this time! If you can catch that distinguished guest’s Dharma Eye, your future achievements… will be limitless!”
Even without intentionally making a big deal of it.
The news of the Seventh Prince’s arrival in Tianwu City had long been detected by various families.
“Grandfather, don’t worry!”
Gu Yang’s spirits lifted.
“This time, I’ll let them see who is the most outstanding person in Tianwu City!”
“Good!”
Gu Chang nodded.
“You are the hope and future of my Gu Family! Whether the Gu Family can soar to the heavens depends on your performance this time!”
…
Inside Tianwu City.
It was still that long street.
Only, compared to before, it seemed a bit deserted.
The Great Qi Martial Academy qualification battle was a major event that only happened every few years. Aside from those who truly couldn’t leave, everyone else naturally rushed to watch.
“I really want to go see it.”
At the city gate, inside a shop.
A shop assistant had a look of regret.
“If I miss this one, I’ll have to wait another five years.”
“There’s nothing to see.”
Beside him.
The shopkeeper glanced at him.
“I heard that Young Lord Gu Yang has been in seclusion for a month this time, and his cultivation has already broken through to the sixth stage of Meridian Opening. This Martial Academy qualification undoubtedly belongs to him! Tsk tsk, it seems we underestimated him before!”
“That’s also… Eh?”
The shop assistant idly glanced outside and suddenly froze.
“Gu Han?”
“Wasn’t he wanted? Why is he back again?”
Outside.
Under the shop assistant’s astonished gaze, Gu Han slowly walked into the city.
Everything.
Seemed to be exactly the same as a month ago.
Only.
Last time, A Sha carried him; this time, he carried A Sha.
He ignored everyone’s gazes.
He gently put A Sha down.
“Young Lord.”
“En.”
“Isn’t this Martial Academy qualification yours?”
“En.”
“Those people are too despicable! Not only did they harm you, but they also stole all your things!”
“Let’s go.”
Gu Han held her small hand.
“Let’s go see foster father first.”
Compared to before.
His expression and tone were now extremely calm, so calm that they were almost abnormal.
“This guy!”
Looking at Gu Han’s back, the shopkeeper clicked his tongue in wonder.
“He really has a big life!”
“If it were anyone else, dying eight times would be more than enough, but him…”
Whoosh!
Suddenly.
A large group of people, mighty and numerous, suddenly surged in from outside the city gate, making the shopkeeper freeze.
“Brother.”
A moment later, he grabbed a Loose Cultivator.
“What are you all doing?”
“Nonsense, watching the show!”
“The show?”
“You don’t know yet, do you? See that Gu Han? In the Barren Forest, six Tong Qiao Realm masters ambushed him alone. Guess what the result was?”
“What was it?”
“He counter-killed all of them by himself!”
“What?!”
The shopkeeper was completely stunned.
Six great Tong Qiao Realm… were counter-killed by Gu Han alone?
“You watch the shop!”
He could no longer suppress his curiosity, hastily instructed the shop assistant, and quickly followed the crowd.
Martial Academy qualification battle.
Once every five years, it wasn’t too rare.
But this kind of revenge and counter-killing drama, in this small Tianwu City, might only be seen once in a lifetime. He naturally didn’t want to miss it.
…
Gu Family.
Main entrance.
Half an hour ago, Gu Chang had led most of the elite Family members away, leaving only a few guards to watch the house.
Bang!
Suddenly.
A loud noise!
The grand and beautiful carved gate instantly split apart, becoming a pile of fragments!
“Who?!”
“How dare you!”
“Which suicidal person dares to trespass into the Gu Family? You’re courting death!”
“…”
Hearing the commotion.
Several guards and Family members rushed over, their faces filled with indignation.
In the dust.
Gu Han, with A Sha, slowly appeared before everyone.
“Gu Han!”
Everyone was startled.
“It’s you!”
“You still dare to come back!”
“Quick, seize this parricidal villain!”
“…”
In an instant.
Several guards charged forward!
“Get lost.”
Gu Han spoke indifferently.
Boom!
As soon as his words fell.
The spiritual Qi that had been dormant in his body for a long time suddenly became incredibly violent. An invisible Aura spread out, instantly sending several guards flying back, spitting blood!
From beginning to end.
Gu Han didn’t even look at them, only walked towards the backyard with A Sha.
There…
Was precisely the Gu Family ancestral hall!
“Stop!”
Suddenly.
A white-haired Gu Family member blocked Gu Han’s path.
“This is the Gu Family ancestral hall. You, an outsider, are not qualified to enter!”
“Move aside.”
Gu Han slowly raised the long sword in his hand.
“Otherwise, death.”
“He really is an ungrateful wolf cub. Gu Tian was truly blind to pick you up. With a scourge like you, he still thought of handing the Gu Family over to you…”
Bang!
Before he could finish speaking.
He was already spitting blood, flying far away!
No one dared to speak again!
“A Sha, wait for me.”
“En.”
Clang!
Gu Han casually plunged his long sword into the bluestone ground!
The meaning was self-evident.
Whoever dared to approach would die!
Pushing open the ancestral hall door, he was met with a long offering table. The spirit tablets of the Gu Family’s ancestors were neatly arranged according to seniority.
And in the corner.
A spirit tablet was covered in dust, casually discarded on the ground.
On the spirit tablet.
A footprint was clearly visible.
Gu Han’s body trembled, and his eyes instantly turned red.
That spirit tablet.
Was Gu Tian’s.
Thump!
Gu Han knelt heavily on the ground!
“Foster Father!”