"Very well. Consider what happened earlier a small punishment to serve as a stern warning!"
Heaven Beyond, Heavenly Strategy Manor, Ninth Layer.
As Xiao Tian Ce's words fell, his figure flashed to Gu Lie's side in an instant. Even Gu Yuan's heart jolted, and he thought, So fast!
Spiritual seals rapidly appeared on Xiao Tian Ce's five fingers, and he pressed them directly against Gu Lie's chest.
A moment later, he withdrew the spiritual seals and flashed back to the seat of honor.
Then, beneath everyone's gaze, Gu Lie's aura began soaring from the Dou Huang Realm. In just a few breaths, he had recovered his strength as an Early Eight-Star Dou Saint.
Feeling his power return, Gu Lie wanted nothing more than to throw his head back and howl. But when he saw Xiao Tian Ce's cold expression, he immediately abandoned the idea and bowed respectfully. "Thank you, Clan Leader Xiao!"
"No need for such courtesy. Elder Gu Lie has an impatient temper, and I can understand that. However, this is the first time, and it will also be the last.
"This time, I am letting you off for Brother Gu's sake. If there is a next time, Elder Gu Lie can look to Shi Zhong Tian's fate for reference."
Xiao Tian Ce made no attempt to conceal his displeasure. With someone as foul-tempered as Gu Lie, he had to take a firm stance. Otherwise, if he gave way, the man would think he was weak and easy to bully.
Beside them, Gu Yuan hurriedly cupped his hands and smiled. "Thank you for showing mercy, Tian Ce."
Earlier, with Gu Lie's life held in Xiao Tian Ce's hands, Gu Yuan had been wary. Now that Gu Lie had recovered, he was no longer as cautious as before, and his