Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start

Light and shadow shifted, the world spun around, and in a mere instant, as light flickered, teleportation began. Layers upon layers of space unfolded before Gu Chen's eyes, and he found himself standing in a grand hall.

The hall was vast, with more than a dozen towering columns carved with coiling dragons supporting it. Crafted from an unknown black mineral, it exuded an aura of ancient solemnity.

In the center of the hall, space twisted like ripples on water, and streaks of light flashed by, as figures appeared one after another.

Soon, over a hundred warriors materialized in the hall.

Among them were powerful warriors and prodigies from top factions like the Da Guangming Sect, Xuantian Sect, and the White Tiger Clan.

Of course, the Jing Tian Department also had a dozen or so Commanders present, including Jiang Huan, Dong Ziwei, and Le Zhengyang.

Dong Ziwei spotted Gu Chen the moment he arrived. His chest still ached from the palm strike he had received from Gu Chen earlier; his organs had been injured. Had he not carried numerous healing elixirs, he would have been unable to continue with the trial.

The instant Jiang Huan saw Gu Chen, he shouted, "Gu Chen, as a Commander of the Jing Tian Department, how dare you harm your comrades for your selfish desires! Tell me, what punishment do you deserve?"

Jiang Huan's accusation immediately drew the attention of everyone present, and the crowd of martial artists from the jianghu looked on with great interest.

Gu Chen's expression was indifferent as he turned to look at Jiang Huan and said coldly, "Do you wish to die?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Huan became furiously angry; he laughed in exasperation and said, "How bold of you! Relying on Lord Wang's protection, do you really think you can do whatever you want within the Jing Tian Department? Hand over the Dragon Origin, or do not blame me for being ruthless, despite our comradeship!"

At the mention of "Dragon Origin," the warriors all cast strange glances at Gu Chen, including even Zhuo Siyuan and others.

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Gu Chen, with a chilling gaze, responded, "You invert right and wrong, unable to distinguish truth from falsehood! Since you are so eager to die, I shall oblige you!"

The loss of the Sun Flame Stone had already vexed Gu Chen, and now, with Jiang Huan daring to confront him, Gu Chen certainly was not going to let it slide.

Seeing Gu Chen ready to make a move, Jiang Huan's expression darkened. During the earlier trial, he had encountered Dong Ziwei and learned about the events that had taken place, including the fact that Gu Chen's strength had broken through once again. At this point, he might not be a match for Gu Chen anymore.

Thus, he shouted sternly, "Fellow comrades, Gu Chen would not hesitate to injure his own for his selfish desires. Now he attacks fiercely, seeking my life, thinking he is untouchable because he comes from Tiandu, showing no regard for us from the Yan State's Jing Tian Department. I ask for your support to bring this villain down!"

Boom!

That was when Gu Chen made his move, throwing a punch that sent out a fierce burst of energy, stirring up a wild wind within the hall.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

The other Commanders frowned upon hearing this, not expecting internal strife to break out amongst them even before the trial had begun.

They were also half-skeptical of Jiang Huan's words, hesitating in their hearts, uncertain whether to take action.

A few had a good relationship with Jiang Huan and intended to help, but when they caught Gu Chen's icy gaze, they were instantly frightened, feeling a chill run up their spines, and stood frozen in place.

Swish!

Jiang Huan was aware of the terror of Gu Chen's physical body, and seeing Gu Chen coming for him, he didn't even think before retreating at high speed.

Meanwhile, Qiu Zhen glanced around and did not see his brother Qiu Li, which caused him some confusion.

After absorbing the Sun Flame Stone, Qiu Zhen's cultivation made further advances; the fiery True Essence within him grew purer, and his aura surged several times compared to before, much the same with his physical body.

However, due to a lack of time, he had not completely refined the true sun fire from the Sun Flame Stone, and much of it remained within his body, requiring more time for full absorption.

Once done, he stood a great chance to seamlessly "exchange blood," step into the Returning to True Stage, and achieve the level of Martial Dao Master.

"Has anyone seen Qiu Li?" Qiu Zhen asked, looking around with a frown.

At that moment, Kui Gang responded. Stepping forward, a look of deep hatred on his face, he said, "It was Gu Chen. Gu Chen killed Qiu Li to snatch the Dragon Origin!"

"What?!"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Zhen's eyes widened, and he was instantly enraged, his face contorting.

"Gu Chen, I want you dead!"

The excitement Qiu Zhen had felt from obtaining the Sun Flame Stone was shattered in an instant by the news of his brother's murder, and he was now consumed by fiery wrath.

At the same time, elsewhere, Jiang Huan and Dong Ziwei teamed up. One at the later stage of Returning to True Stage and the other at the middle stage, even combined they were no match for Gu Chen as he was now.

Especially given that Dong Ziwei had been previously injured by a palm strike from Gu Chen and had not yet fully recovered.

Seeing Qiu Zhen enraged, Jiang Huan shouted, "I ask for assistance from the young master Qiu! Help me bring down this villain!"

Dong Ziwei even roared, "Gu Chen, for your selfish desires, you fight for the Dragon Origin and do not hesitate to take the lives of your comrades, harming the innocent. If you do not die, there is no justice in heaven!"

"Inept dogs barking!" Gu Chen remained indifferent as he chased down the two men.

"Gu Chen, I want you dead!"

At this moment, Qiu Zhen charged with a menacing aura. His deep red True Essence of fiery intensity, now even purer, circled around him. It also included a hint of pale gold—the power of the true sun fire—which multiplied the potency of Qiu Zhen's fiery True Essence several times over.