Brother is here to protect himself?

In the darkness, the Crimson Mane Fierce Lion let out pained growls.

That punch just now had shattered its skull, splattering its brains.

Treading through the darkness, Gu Chen walked unhurriedly towards the Crimson Mane Fierce Lion.

"In my past life, I almost couldn't defeat you."

"But this time, it seems you've become incredibly weak?"

Gu Chen said coldly, his voice echoing in the darkness of the deep pit like the whisper of death.

The Crimson Mane Fierce Lion had wanted to fight back, but it had no strength left.

Immediately after, a ball of light was slowly spat out from the Crimson Mane Fierce Lion's mouth.

Gu Chen didn't waste any time and directly grasped the light ball in his palm.

This was the treasure of the Second Divine Hall, the Azure Luan Blazing Fire Pill, guarded by the ancient divine beast, the Crimson Mane Fierce Lion.

The Azure Luan Blazing Fire Pill could greatly enhance a cultivator's cultivation level.

It could even possibly grant the cultivator unexpected divine power.

In his previous life, Gu Chen had used the Azure Luan Blazing Fire Pill to directly raise his cultivation level to the ninth level of the Innate Realm.

But unfortunately, Gu Chen had not obtained the so-called divine power that was rumored at the time.

However, he didn't care back then. As long as his cultivation level could be improved, the rest seemed unimportant.

In this life, Gu Chen's foundation in the Body Tempering Realm was already as solid as a rock.

Coupled with the dual enhancements of the Primordial Celestial Scripture and the Heavenly Dao Bone.

Gu Chen broke through the tenth level of the Body Tempering Realm in one go!

His cultivation level even continued to rise, skipping the Innate Realm entirely.

He directly reached the third level of the Profound Gang Realm!

However, the Profound Gang Realm was only the first four stages of cultivation.

Compared to Gu Chen in his past life, who had reached the level of Heavenly Emperor, it was still far behind!

But Gu Chen was a contented person.

Cultivation had to grow bit by bit. Being able to reach the Profound Gang Realm from the Body Tempering Realm in one go was already very good.

Moreover, not only that, after absorbing the Azure Luan Blazing Fire Pill, Gu Chen discovered a new change.

That was, a very strange spiritual power had appeared within his body.

It was just that Gu Chen couldn't activate this power yet.

But he knew it was ultimately a good thing, perhaps it was the rumored divine power that came with the Azure Luan Blazing Fire Pill.

While Gu Chen was still sensing the changes in his body's power.

A white light suddenly appeared around him. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in the Third Divine Hall.

For Gu Chen now, time was life.

After all, if he delayed any longer, those crazy women's cultivation levels might undergo earth-shattering changes.

So he had to get the treasure of the third level as quickly as possible to further improve his cultivation!

With this thought, Gu Chen continued to walk towards the throne in front of him.

However, the next second, Gu Chen suddenly felt a gust of cold wind blowing around him.

For a moment, the cold wind made Gu Chen think he wasn't in a divine hall, but in a mass grave.

Swish!

In a daze, Gu Chen felt as if something was being stripped away from his body.

When he turned his head again, the expression on his face gradually turned grim.

Because on the path leading to the throne, Gu Chen saw another him, blocking his way...

East Desolation Commandery, Cangshan Sword Sect.

Gu Feng didn't want to exhaust himself searching the entire Cangshan Sword Sect for someone.

He pretended to search for a while, intending to find a forest and slack off.

To his surprise, he found an unexpected joy in the forest!

He stared at the exquisitely featured Gu Youwei in front of him, realizing that this girl looked exactly like the person his master had described.

At that moment, Gu Feng felt an immense fortune fall into his lap!

If he personally brought Gu Youwei to his master, he would completely soar in the Cangshan Sword Sect from then on.

He might even transform into the fifth great protector!

Thinking of this, Gu Feng couldn't help but start to smile.

Gu Youwei hadn't expected that she'd be discovered even while hiding here.

And the person who found her was Gu Feng!

"Brother, it's Youwei!"

When Gu Youwei called out to him, Gu Feng initially didn't pay it any mind.

He thought the little girl was just saying it to get closer to him.

Seeing that Gu Feng didn't recognize her, Gu Youwei said directly, "Brother, your name is Gu Feng, right?"

This completely baffled Gu Feng.

He hadn't expected this girl to know him!

"Who are you?" Gu Feng looked at the girl in front of him with suspicion, certain he didn't know her.

Gu Youwei then quickly explained, "I'm Gu Youwei. My parents are dead, and I'm now adopted by Uncle and Aunt. Uncle and Aunt originally wanted to send me to the Cangshan Sword Sect to cultivate, but that old scoundrel He Changsong was completely disrespectful of his elders!"

"He actually... actually tried to make advances on me!"

At that moment, Gu Youwei felt like she was truly destined for greatness. She had encountered her brother to protect her while fleeing for her life!

Hearing Gu Youwei say this, Gu Feng suddenly recalled.

His parents had indeed mentioned adopting a younger sister recently.

However, his parents had told him they would give Gu Youwei to He Changsong as a gift. This would help smooth his path in cultivation later on.

With this thought, Gu Feng responded to Gu Youwei with utter disdain, "What are you, anyway? How dare you call me brother?"

Hearing this, Gu Youwei couldn't help but freeze.

Then, she asked with a face full of confusion, "Brother, this... this is what Father and Mother said. I'm really not lying to you!"

However, Gu Feng's expression became even more contemptuous.

He looked at Gu Youwei as if she were a clown.

"Gu Youwei, is your brain buried with your parents?"

"How could my parents possibly want to adopt you as their daughter? Are you that amazing?"

"Let me tell you, they never intended to genuinely take you in."

"You were always just a gift, a gift to be given to my master to help me pave my way. Understand?"

As soon as Gu Feng finished speaking, Gu Youwei's expression froze on her face.

She sat on the ground, stunned, and pondered Gu Feng's words for a long time.

No, this person must be lying to me.

Father and Mother loved me so much!

When I was about to join the Cangshan Sword Sect, they were so heartbroken!

Gu Feng must think I stole his favor, so he's holding a grudge against me. It has to be that!

As expected, no man in the world is good, except for Father, of course!

Seeing Gu Youwei's shocked expression, Gu Feng found it quite amusing.

In reality, he had deliberately said these things to provoke Gu Youwei.

This was because Gu Feng knew that Gu Youwei's cultivation was only at the sixth level of the Body Tempering Realm.