The Enemy Could Go, So Could I

"Boom!"

A deafening roar exploded from the void.

The intense, burning impact caused what appeared to be a heavy cruise missile detonating at the center of the void.

The force of the fist, True Qi, Gang Qi, wind pressure, and high-frequency vibrations all converged, intertwined, and collided in an instant, then exploded together, forming a visible energy shockwave.

The shockwave shattered and hurled stones from the ground, along with a few trees and grass clippings, which were also ground into dust and scattered dozens of meters away.

The terrifying force of the fist penetrated and exploded. Even those Gu Jinlai were heavily armored and used the Great Sun True Demon Body felt their whole body shake violently, as if their internal organs were being burned by flames. Their arms, which were not heavily armored, were torn open by the burst of Gang Qi, leaving bloody marks.

And Zhang Lu...

Despite burning himself out at the last moment, his spirit seemed to have been sublimated, and he delivered a blow that exceeded his limits. However, the difference in pure strength is not subject to willpower.

The terrifying force tore through his protective aura with overwhelming Gang Qi, crushing the humerus, radius, and ulna in his arm, shattering the bones that supported his entire arm. The immense force, undiminished, extended through his arm and slammed into his body, piercing his chest and turning his already torn internal organs into a pulp.

His body was also forced to his knees by the sheer force of the punch, his entire body covered in blood.

"This attack had the feel of a cultivator."

Looking at him from Gu Jinlai, Gu Jin withdrew his fist and slowly opened his mouth.

"Cultivator..."

Zhang Lu couldn't help but think back to the days when he first came into contact with martial arts, when he devoted all his energy to cultivation and practiced diligently day and night.

When did he lose this pure heart?

Oh.

It was when he saw those martial arts Cultivation Method he longed to obtain being discarded like trash by the sons of the powerful and wealthy.

It was when he had practiced diligently for ten years, yet still couldn't match the few bottles of elixirs those sons of the powerful and wealthy.

It was when he personally witnessed a Core Forming at the Core Formation stage kneeling down and apologizing to a Qi Refining member of the Xie Family.

Yes...

"The world is unjust..."

Zhang Lu's eyes were open when he died.

Stele Hill.

More than a hundred members of the Gu Clan are sweeping through the battlefield.

Behind them, more than two thousand people were gathered together, looking lost and anxious.

Especially when their gaze swept over the ten heavily armored figures wielding machine guns, their pupils would involuntarily widen, and fear would be on their faces.

When Gu Jinlai returned, Gu Chifeng quickly came to greet him.

"Ancestor, you're injured!?"

He looked at the tattered armor and bloodstains on Gu Jinlai's arm and felt a chill run down his spine.

"It's alright."

Gu Jinlai waved his hand and asked, "How is the battle going?"

"The enemy numbered over 3,100. Over 1,000 were killed, 2,000 were captured, and several dozen escaped."

Gu Chifeng paused as he spoke, "The fugitives are mainly experts from the Heavenly Gang Sect and the Meteor Guard, who are skilled in Qi Refining, Gang Condensing, and Core Forming. These people are proficient in Movement Method, and our armor is too heavy, so we can't catch up with them."

Gu Jinlai nodded.

Those at the Qi Refining, Gang Condensing, and Core Forming Formation stages were determined to escape, making it very difficult for Gu Chifeng and his group to catch up.

After all, not everyone is like him, able to directly master the "Across the World" movement Movement Method.

"One hundred and thirty men, and two thousand prisoners."

Two thousand people from Gu Jinlai times gathered together looked on.

Humans are truly strange creatures.

Like the two thousand prisoners before us.

Gu Chifeng didn't even make them remove their armor, but they dared not move an inch, let alone resist.

The previous battle and slaughter at the foot of the monument had completely terrified these soldiers.

They never wanted to experience the scene of machine gun fire, with everyone falling like wheat being harvested, again.

Especially now that they've lost the Qi Refining, Gang Condensing, and Core Forming Formation experts to restrain them, Gu Chifeng and his group, armed with Gatling guns, could wear down all two thousand of them with kite tactics.

So what if we haven't taken off our armor?

Their armor was no match for the "Thunder" machine gun fire.

"Ancestor, there is a special person among these prisoners."

"Um?"

People from Gu Jinlai the present look on.

Soon, Gu Luochen brought a middle-aged man with him.

From the moment Gu Jinlai saw that middle-aged man, he already sensed something.

Spirituality.

Overflowing spirituality.

"Ancestor."

Gu Luochen bowed with his hands clasped in greeting.

Gu Jinlai nodded and turned to the middle-aged man whose gaze had been fixed on the "Thunder" Gatling gun.

"A Celestial Master?"

"Third-class Celestial Master Zhou Mingshi greets the Ancient Master."

The middle-aged man quickly bowed in greeting.

His gaze toward the Gu Jinlai held a mixture of fear and respect.

However, when he approached Gu Jinlai and examined him closely for a moment, he seemed to realize something and couldn't help but widen his eyes.

"The Great Sun Ninefold Refinement Visualization Method? But why is the spirit cultivated through this visualization method so pure, blazing, and radiant?"

There was no intention to explain, only to ask Gu Jinlai: "Heavenly Gang Sect or Zhang Lu?"

"I..."

Suppressing his curiosity, Master Zhou hesitated for a moment before truthfully replying, "Zhang Zhangxingshi once saved my life, so for the past three years, I have been serving Zhang Zhangxingshi."

After saying that, he bowed deeply and said, "The Spirit Artifact crafted by the ancient master have broadened my horizons. It is the first time I have known that Spirit Artifact can have such divine power. If the ancient master believes in me, I am willing to serve the ancient master and serve him at his beck and call."

They've already cast it?

They are quite self-aware.

Gu Jinlai at him.

Like most Daoist priests, this one...

Although not exactly frail, his physical strength was at most comparable to that of an elite soldier.

That is, the Body Tempering.

"Take them back to Lingxiao City for resettlement first."

This Gu Jinlai.

"Yes."

Gu Luochen nodded.

After he took the man away, Gu Chifeng asked, "Ancestor, what's our next move?"

"These two thousand elite troops were transferred from Yuanhua City, weren't they?"

Gu Jinlai said, "If I'm not mistaken, Yuanhua City's military strength consists of two thousand elite troops and four thousand soldiers. In the cultivation world, the Heavenly Gang Sect is the only dominant force. Of these Qi Refining, Gang Condensing, and Core Forming experts, the Heavenly Gang Sect accounts for more than two hundred and sixty. They probably don't have many True Disciple left behind..."

"The Heavenly Gang Sect has 29 elders who Core Forming Second Brother, 104 protectors or core True Disciple, and 296 True Disciple. Currently, more than 260 of them have been lost at Beishan, leaving only 150. Considering that they still need manpower to guard various counties, the Heavenly Gang Sect experts in Yuanhua City are less than 100."

Ancient Chifeng Road.

"The reason why the Heavenly Gang Sect responded so actively to Su Wen's call to avenge Su Tong is only one of the reasons. The key is that he wants to use this as an excuse to take over Lingxiao City and become Lingxiao City master."

Gu Jinlai, people have looked up and gazed westward. "We never expected that they would be defeated in one battle and nearly wiped out."

"What the Ancestor means is..."

Gu Chifeng's eyes lit up.

"Hand the prisoners over to Gu Chaoyang for guard; these are all readily available elite troops."

Gu Jinlai, he looked at Gu Chifeng and asked, "Can you still fight?"

"We can fight!"

Gu Chifeng shouted loudly.

They expended almost no effort in this battle.

Ten "Thunder" machine guns unleashed a barrage of fire, and the more than three thousand elite troops were quickly routed.

He had never fought such an easy battle before.

"Without the experts from the Heavenly Gang Sect and these two thousand elite troops, how much of Yuanhua City's defensive strength is left?"

Gu Jinlai gave the order, "Go, check the bullets and equipment. If there is any shortage, go to Lingxiao City to replenish them on the way back. While Yuanhua City is undefended, we will take it in one battle."

Although they didn't even have a single Spirit Transformation cultivator on their side, occupying two cities was somewhat excessive.

However, if you do not take what Heaven has given you, you will surely suffer the consequences.

Yuanhua City, let's occupy it first and talk about it later.

"We still have more than half of our bullets left. As long as our ancestor gives the order, we can return to the battlefield."

Gu Chifeng responded with great enthusiasm.

"Good, speed is of the essence in war. Send the order to advance towards Yuanhua City."

Gu Jinlai, it has been said, "If the enemy can go there, so can I."

Lingxiao City.

Gu Chaoyang, Nian Buwang, Gu Lingsha, and others guarded the city with great concern.

The patriarch led 131 people to ambush the three great Spirit Refining of the Heavenly Gang Sect and the Meteor Guard, along with several hundred Qi Refining, Gang Condensing, and Core Forming experts, as well as nearly three thousand elite troops.

Even with all his confidence in the "Thunder" machine gun, he couldn't help but feel uneasy.

After all...

The numbers are too far off.

Just like before the advent of nuclear bombs, no one knew that a bomb that only required one pilot to drop could destroy a city and cause hundreds of thousands of deaths and injuries.

Fortunately, this unease did not last long, as three light cavalrymen quickly arrived.

The leader was none other than Gu Yunxin, a member of the Gu Clan.

A master who has condensed the body of a mid-level Demonic Beasts.

However, the "Thunder" machine guns were limited, and he was not one of the ten gunmen.

"Quickly, lower the basket and let them in."

Gu Chaoyang immediately gave the order.

Gu Yunxin had no intention of entering the city. He directly shouted to announce the good news, "Great victory! Our ancestor led 131 of us to a great victory over more than 3,100 enemy soldiers. We killed three Spirit Refining Venerables, beheaded 1,000 enemy leaders, and captured 2,000! Our side has won a great victory!"

We won!

Upon hearing this news, Gu Chaoyang was slightly taken aback.

Immediately afterwards, a look of surprise appeared in the eyes of him, Nian Buwang, Gu Lingsha, and the others.

"The three leading Spirit Refining... are Su Bieli, Su Fangzheng, and Zhang Lu?! Are they all dead?"

"Great! Great! Great! This is wonderful!"

"We won! We won! Our ancestor is mighty!"

Not only them, but many members of the Gu Clan on the city wall couldn't help but cheer loudly.

After Gu Yunxin relayed this good news, he quickly threw something towards the city wall. "The ancestor has ordered that Nian Buwang lead two thousand men to take over the prisoners, and the other thousand have other tasks."

Gu Chaoyang took the token from Gu Yunxin and nodded. "I'll arrange it right away."

"I'll go and gather the manpower right now."

Nian Buwang naturally heard Gu Yunxin's voice and excitedly agreed, "Great! Now, our Gu Clan truly has a foothold."

"And there's the Purgatory Sect."

Ancient Chaoyang Road.

"A single punch can prevent a hundred punches. The Heavenly Gang Sect and the Meteor Guard have so many experts, yet they have not been able to eliminate us. The Purgatory Sect will surely act cautiously, and may even stop advancing."

Nian Buwang was very optimistic and said, "The Lineage has been hoping to send more people to assist us. Do you think we should inform the Lineage about this? If the Lineage's forces arrive, the pressure on us will be much less."

"Lineage ..."

Gu Chaoyang pondered for a moment and nodded, "It should be moved to Lingxiao City. We'll decide on the specifics after the Ancestor returns."

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