After saying this, Gu Chen sat back down on the steps, as still as a stone statue. But no one dared to move, and within a ten-meter radius of his body, no one dared to approach!
The adage "might makes right" is perfectly exemplified here!
One after another, martial artists emerged from the woods. When they saw this scene, they were utterly shocked. They asked the young masters and ladies of the surrounding noble families, and when they saw Kang Zuoqing sitting cross-legged healing his injuries and Cao Miao lying on the ground, their chests trembled and they gasped in shock!
They dared not move!
Because Gu Chen was like a giant mountain, blocking their path and weighing heavily on their hearts! As time passed, it was already 3:15. In fifteen minutes, the stairs to Starfall Cliff would close, and no one would be able to go up!
"Where did this arrogant brat come from!"
Just then, a roar echoed throughout the entire forest!
A figure sped over, stepping on the fallen leaves above the trees as if using a flying technique, and arrived at the foot of Starfall Cliff in an instant!
Everyone was startled!
This kind of Qi Control Technique is truly the Grandmaster of the Revolving Illumination Realm!
The person leaped over layers of trees and arrived at the foot of Starfall Cliff in an instant.
This person was wearing a long robe, and upon landing, he unleashed a powerful aura!
"Cao Wushuang!"
Upon seeing this person, everyone's eyes lit up!
The martial artist maintaining this Aristocratic Family Assembly is Cao Wushuang from the Cao Family!
Although Cao Wushuang's cultivation had reached the Grandmaster Realm, he was not yet a martial artist on the Dragon Ranking; otherwise, the Cao Family would not have sent him to accompany them this time. Because of the long-standing friendly relationship between the Cao Family and the Gu Family in the Land of Heaven and Earth, the Gu Family on Starfall Cliff entrusted Cao Wushuang with the affairs here after they left upon learning of the Black Mountain King's death.
Send him to Starfall Cliff to witness the Tiger Ranking Competition.
But Cao Wushuang didn't expect to discover such a scene before she even reached the top of the cliff. Gu Chen had actually blocked the entire entrance to the stairs, preventing anyone from getting up!
"Uncle Cao!" Sun Da, who was still beside Sun Jiangman, exclaimed with delight upon seeing Cao Wushuang.
Then, pointing to Cao Miao, who was lying unconscious on the ground, he said, "Look at Brother Cao, he's been injured by this man!"
"Shut up!" Sun Jiangman's pretty face changed, and she glared at her younger brother.
But upon seeing his savior, Sun Da didn't care about anything else. He scrambled to his feet, pointed at Gu Chen, and cursed, "Uncle Cao, this guy is despicable! He's blocking all of us from going up, blocking the entrance to the Upper Starfall Cliff!"
"I know!"
Cao Wushuang gave Sun Da a reassuring look, then slowly walked towards Cao Miao.
Cao Miao's injuries were severe. Gu Chen's counterattack had almost completely deflected the force of Cao Miao's attack, leaving him still unconscious.
After examining Cao Miao's injuries, Cao Wushuang's expression instantly turned furious.
"He hit so hard! He almost injured my dantian!" Cao Wushuang roared, then slapped a giant tree next to him! Bang! A deafening sound rang out, and a large tree was instantly reduced to dust by his slap from a distance!
Everyone was utterly horrified. This was the Qi manipulation technique of the Grandmaster Realm martial artist—it was terrifying!
After their initial shock, their faces were filled with excitement; there was hope for them to reach Starfall Cliff!
Did you do this?
Cao Wushuang stood up again, looked at Gu Chen, and said, word by word.
"I did it." Gu Chen had been observing Cao Wushuang for a while, but when he heard the question, he remained calm and even nodded, seemingly unaffected by Cao Wushuang's aura.
"You bastard!" Cao Wushuang said coldly, "What family are you from?"
"No family, no power, no background," Gu Chen said calmly. "My participation in this conference is only thanks to the Sun Family. Of course, I don't have deep ties with them. If you want to take your anger out on me, just do it to me."
"Hehehehe." Cao Wushuang laughed, her pupils shrinking. This Gu Chen is truly arrogant!
"I'll ask you again, you were the one who injured these young masters and ladies from noble families, weren't you?" Cao Wushuang looked around and asked Gu Chen again.
"It's me." Gu Chen knew that Cao Wushuang was deliberately creating an imposing aura. This was a martial artist's tactic when facing an enemy. After putting pressure on the opponent or enemy, when the aura reached its peak, the attack would often be even more ferocious!
"So, blocking the entrance and preventing everyone from going up, that was also your doing?" Cao Wushuang said coldly.
"If you're not blind, you should be able to see that I did it." Gu Chen interrupted him bluntly this time, saying, "Besides, what I'm doing doesn't violate the rules, does it? The Aristocratic Family Assembly doesn't say that people can't do this. It's just that they don't dare to and don't have the strength, while I happen to have the strength and the guts!"
"Just as I said, no one is allowed to go up!"
"What!" Cao Wushuang narrowed her eyes, her gaze filled with murderous intent!
Arrogant! Utterly arrogant!
Gu Chen should have known that he was facing a Grandmaster Realm expert!
"So, you're saying you'll stop me from going up there too?" Cao Wushuang made no attempt to hide her murderous intent as she began walking towards Gu Chen step by step!
A cold glint flashed in his eyes as he deliberately walked slowly!
At this moment, Gu Chen patted his behind and suddenly stood up from the steps. Everyone thought that Gu Chen would avoid their sharp edge, but Gu Chen made an unexpected move!
You can give it a try!
These words, like a thunderclap from a clear sky, completely shattered the delicate balance in the space!
In an instant, Cao Wushuang could no longer hold back. He roared, and then his body seemed to shoot out like an arrow, his Inner Breath surging out!
As he moved, a short knife appeared in his hand, gleaming with a terrifying sharpness, and it swept towards Gu Chen with overwhelming force!
This move was fierce, and the surging Inner Breath seemed to compress the surrounding space. Gu Chen, who was nearby, even felt his skin trembling and wrinkling!
Faced with this move, Gu Chen smiled calmly and unhurriedly.
He gathered his inner True Qi and raised his fists horizontally, attempting to block the attack. Unfortunately for him, Cao Wushuang's energy was surging higher and higher, and she was gathering her strength for a furious strike!
Therefore, he would not give Gu Chen such an opportunity again. Seeing Gu Chen's actions, Cao Wushuang smiled disdainfully. The blade flashed in the air, and she quickly changed her move, delivering a horizontal slash that brought her right in front of Gu Chen!
Bang!
Gu Chen's body flew backward, crashing heavily onto the higher steps. The wooden plank made of tree branches and trunk that had blocked the way instantly shattered into pieces, scattering down in a flurry!
Everyone was thrilled!
What is the Grandmaster Realm? This is the Grandmaster Realm!
The arrogant and overbearing Gu Chen couldn't even withstand a single move from Cao Wushuang!
Gu Chen had been standing still before the steps, unmoved and unchanging no matter who he was facing. But now, in a single exchange, he was sent flying by Cao Wushuang! Upon witnessing this scene for the first time, cheers erupted from all around.