By chance, Gu Xingzhi embarked on a different path of cultivation, and his strength surged.
A mere Grandmaster was nothing before him.
After a cry of "Noisy," that Grandmaster was sent flying. Upon landing, he spat blood and was left at death's door.
Gu Xingzhi did not spare the Grandmaster. After a few flashes, he appeared before him and struck his head with his palm.
With another bang, the Grandmaster's head exploded, killing him instantly.
Seeing him die, the other Grandmasters' eyes widened in fear, and they turned to flee.
Naturally, Gu Xingzhi would not let them go. He flashed forward and caught up to another one, striking his back with a palm.
Boom—Puh!
That Grandmaster died instantly.
Another Grandmaster fled desperately, but he was far slower than Gu Xingzhi and was quickly caught.
There was no suspense. After one palm strike, the Grandmaster was blasted away and severely injured, unable to rise.
Before long, another explosion rang out, and that Grandmaster died as well.
After dealing with those ants, Gu Xingzhi returned to the inn. The Wing King's forces in He City had been cleared out; next, he only needed to strike directly at the City Lord's Mansion.
When he returned to the inn, the woman was still asleep. Gu Xingzhi did not disturb her. After making some preparations, he left the inn for the City Lord's Mansion.
He did not hide his abilities. He went straight to the entrance of the City Lord's Mansion, killed several guards with a wave of his palm, and charged inside.
For a time, screams rang endlessly through the City Lord's Mansion, continuing for quite a while.
Knowing he was no match, the city lord tried to escape the city through a secret passage, only to be intercepted by Gu Xingzhi.
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