The Miserable Gu He

Chapter 39: Gu He's Misfortune

The combined efforts of two Dou Huang powerhouses indeed put significant pressure on Chen Xuan.

If it had been a one-on-one fight, Chen Xuan wouldn't have felt so pressured.

"Although their strength is weaker than mine, the power of their Combat Skills is formidable," Chen Xuan thought, his eyes fixed on the two individuals before him, his gaze icy.

After clashing with them, Chen Xuan thoroughly understood the importance of possessing a powerful Combat Skill.

Though the person just now was weaker, the Combat Skill they used was incredibly potent.

The attack had come with a scorching heatwave, its momentum like crashing waves, with the roar of massive waves echoing, making one feel as if caught beneath a surging tide.

If Chen Xuan hadn't merged two Beast Fires, he would definitely have been injured.

The fusion of the two Beast Fires had granted him the power of a Dou Huang Peak expert.

Chen Xuan felt a deep longing for the white flame in the black-robed youth's hands.

Having tasted the benefits of Beast Fire fusion, he yearned even more for other unique flames.

If he could obtain that white flame, Chen Xuan was certain his combat strength would increase significantly.

"Let's finish this quickly; we shouldn't stay too long, or there might be trouble, especially since Queen Medusa hasn't appeared yet," the black-robed youth said in a deep voice.

Queen Medusa, a peak Dou Huang powerhouse, had not yet made a move, so the two of them weren't under much pressure.

If they continued to drag out the fight and Queen Medusa completed her evolution, the two of them would absolutely be no match for her.

Yun Yun also understood this, so she launched another attack.

Green Dou Qi surged around her, a formidable aura sweeping out, and a chilling presence enveloped the entire city.

The green storm, like a tornado, shot straight into the sky, its immense power causing the heavens and earth to change color.

The entire grand city trembled beneath this green storm.

The Snake People Race powerhouses quickly moved away from the battle zone to avoid being caught in the crossfire.

After all, the destructive power of a Dou Huang's battle was terrifying; if caught, one would at least be crippled if not killed.

"Wind Extremity: Meteor Annihilation!" Yun Yun softly cried out.

The strange longsword in her hand suddenly trembled, emitting a clear sword hum, and a tiny, thumb-sized deep beam of light shot out.

The moment the light appeared, the surrounding space vibrated a few times, as if it was about to be pierced through.

Bang!

That small beam of light shot directly at Chen Xuan, tearing a small hole in his Dou Qi defense, finally landing on his shoulder and leaving a wound.

The attack was too fast for Chen Xuan to dodge, so he was hit.

He retreated more than ten meters before stabilizing himself.

"Hiss, hiss, hiss!" The stinging pain from his shoulder made Chen Xuan gasp.

Yun Yun's attack had actually managed to leave a wound on him, which surprised Chen Xuan a little.

If his physique hadn't been strong, that blow would have definitely pierced through his body.

Just as Chen Xuan stabilized his retreating body, a figure flashed like lightning, carrying a fierce momentum.

"Eight Extremities Collapse!" The newcomer roared, striking Chen Xuan's back with a palm.

The newcomer's speed was so great that dodging was difficult, so Chen Xuan could only meet the attack.

He threw a punch, striking out at the incoming person.

His original eight-star Dou Huang aura suddenly increased sixfold at this moment.

At this moment, Chen Xuan was actually stronger than a Dou Huang Peak expert.

The black-robed youth's expression changed dramatically, his eyes revealing shock.

Boom!

The two clashed palms, creating a loud bang, and terrifying power erupted.

Under everyone's astonished gaze, the black-robed youth's body was sent flying by the powerful energy fluctuation, and at the same time, he spat out a mouthful of blood.

Chen Xuan now felt a hidden force raging within his body.

Fortunately, his physique was strong enough to endure it.

But he would still have to suffer a bit of pain.

"This?" Yun Yun was stunned.

The silver-robed person before her possessed such terrifying combat power, which she had not anticipated.

At this moment, Chen Xuan's power had increased sixfold, his aura reaching the Dou Huang Peak level, almost touching the Dou Zong level.

"A Dou Zong powerhouse?" The black-robed youth's aged voice carried a hint of doubt.

To say Chen Xuan was a Dou Zong powerhouse, his realm hadn't quite reached that level.

His strength was just infinitely close to the Dou Zong tier.

Even so, Chen Xuan was still too much for the two of them to handle at that moment.

They had already witnessed Chen Xuan's method of fusing Beast Fire.

If he were to use it again now, its power would undoubtedly be terrifying.

"Let's go, quickly," the black-robed youth said to Yun Yun.

No sooner had he spoken than he vanished from the spot, fleeing outwards.

"Stay right there!" Chen Xuan roared when he saw him escape.

With a surge of momentum, he pursued his target.

He was clearly superior in speed.

"Retreat immediately!" Yun Yun shouted to the others.

Upon hearing Yun Yun's words, the fighting crowd quickly disengaged from the battle, daring not to linger.

The fleeing black-robed youth noticed Chen Xuan hot on his heels, and his expression turned grim.

If the chase continued like this, it would only be a matter of time before he was caught.

He suddenly turned around, and white flames erupted, spreading towards Chen Xuan, who was rapidly closing in.

At the same time, a vast surge of spiritual power burst forth from him, enveloping Chen Xuan.

Facing the white flames, a wall of purple-green fire appeared before Chen Xuan, blocking the white flames.

A powerful spiritual force struck, catching Chen Xuan off guard and instantly hitting him.

He rapidly retreated.

Taking advantage of Chen Xuan's rapid retreat, the black-robed youth seized the opportunity to escape.

"Damn it!" Chen Xuan's expression soured as he watched his target escape.

Worried that something might happen to the Snake People Race tribe, Chen Xuan could only return.

The moment he returned, a figure emerged from the city, attempting to flee.

"Gu He, stay right there," Chen Xuan said with a cruel smile.

He shot towards Gu He.

Seeing Chen Xuan approach, Gu He's face turned pale with fright, and despair filled his eyes.

How could he, with only the strength of a Dou Wang, possibly be Chen Xuan's opponent?

Even escaping would be incredibly difficult.

On the other side, Yun Yun and the others also noticed Gu He's predicament and wanted to come back to help, but they were wary of Chen Xuan.

Purple-green flames burned on Chen Xuan's right hand as he attacked Gu He.

Gu He's eyes widened, his heart filled with despair.

"Please, sir, show mercy! We are willing to offer Gold Coins as compensation, enough to satisfy you!"

Just as Gu He was about to turn to ash, Yun Yun spoke, pleading.

Chen Xuan's palm stopped an inch away from Gu He.

Gazing at the purple-green flames before him, Gu He felt the breath of death.

"If you let me go, I am willing to offer compensation that will satisfy you," Gu He said, his face pale.

Seeing Chen Xuan stop, Yun Yun finally breathed a sigh of relief.

She maintained a safe distance from Chen Xuan.

If Gu He were killed, the Cloud Mist Sect would suffer a huge loss.

"Alright then, if you want Gu He to be unharmed, you'll need to redeem him with twenty million Gold Coins," Chen Xuan said with a chilling tone. "If there isn't twenty million Gold Coins, Gu He will have only one outcome: turning to ash in my flames."

Hearing Chen Xuan demand twenty million Gold Coins, Yun Yun's expression changed.

Twenty million Gold Coins was no small sum.

To come up with twenty million Gold Coins would practically mean emptying their entire coffers.

"I can't produce twenty million Gold Coins right now," Yun Yun said, shaking her head slightly.

"No money, then die," Chen Xuan said coldly.

"Give me some time, I'll definitely be able to gather twenty million Gold Coins for you!" Gu He shouted.

To save his life, he had no choice but to pay a hefty price.

As a Sixth-grade Alchemist, he held an important position in the Alchemist Guild of the Jia Ma Empire.

To protect him, a Sixth-grade Alchemist, the Alchemist Guild likely wouldn't stand by and do nothing.