After seeing Liu Tianqi and Liu Zixiao fall to the ground one after another, at this moment, no one dared to doubt what Gu Chen had just said!
The Liu Family is indeed facing bloodshed today!
And three out of five minutes have already passed, so only two minutes remain!
Just then, a voice rang out.
"You... it's you?"
A young man in his early twenties stood at the gate, seemingly having just come out of the courtyard. He was still wearing some red ribbons, and this must be Liu Yangtian, the main character of the Liu Family today.
However, Liu Yangtian ignored his father lying on the ground and the head of the Liu Family, and instead looked at Gu Chen, pointing a finger at him with an incredulous expression.
Gu Chen glanced at him indifferently and said, "What, you know me?"
"Know!"
Liu Yangtian said in a trembling voice, "You're the Madman stopped everyone at the Aristocratic Family Assembly on Starfall Cliff, defeated Cao Wushuang, and forced Zhuge Wangyue to retreat!"
"What?!"
These words caused another uproar among the surrounding crowd!
It could even be described as utterly horrifying!
In fact, the events at the Aristocratic Family Assembly have already spread to many families in the past few days, and most of the aristocratic family leaders have also received related news. But no one expected that the person would be Gu Chen, who is standing at the gate of the Liu Family at this moment!
"Madman?"
Gu Chen raised an eyebrow.
"Don't you know?" Liu Yangtian said in a trembling voice, "Your nickname has spread throughout all the major families. Even in the Land of Heaven and Earth, your reputation as Madman has spread like wildfire. Among the younger generation, everyone is discussing who is stronger, you or Fan Yingqiu, and who is the number one among the younger generation!"
"Hehe." Gu Chen naturally expected to become famous, but he didn't expect it to be such a bad reputation.
"Madman" is a bad name, but it's a pretty good nickname.
A faint smile appeared on Gu Chen's face. As for Fan Yingqiu, whom Liu Yangtian mentioned, he never took him seriously.
What are you doing here at the Liu Family?
Liu Yangtian asked.
What are you doing?
Gu Chen smiled faintly and said, "Didn't you want to retrieve the Jade Guanyin? And even the Shennong Grass? Now both of those things are on me. I'm delivering them to you, but that depends on whether you have the life to take them."
"Father, so the person you wanted to kill was him?"
Liu Yangtian looked at his father, both angry and resentful, and said, "How could you be so foolish? This jinx doesn't even respect Zhuge Wangyue!"
"Gu Chen, so you're the Madman offended all the families at the Aristocratic Family Assembly!"
Liu Tianqi staggered to his feet, clutching his chest, his mouth full of blood, and said, "Do you know how many people want to kill you? Because of the Shennong Grass, you've already offended many near-first-star sects and families. Now, including Land of Heaven and Earth, even Zhuge Wangyue will definitely want your dog's life. If you know what's good for you, get out of here right now, and we won't expose your whereabouts!"
Although Liu Tianqi spoke with bravado, he had actually lost his confidence after learning about Gu Chen's deeds.
"Zhuge Wangyue?" A murderous glint flashed in Gu Chen's eyes as he said, "I'm not afraid to tell you, after the matter in the Shangjing is settled, I will personally go to the Land of Heaven and Earth to wash away this shame!"
"Hiss--"
A collective gasp rippled through the crowd once more.
Gu Chen is far too arrogant. Zhuge Wangyue is ranked sixth on the Dragon Ranking!
He barely survived before, and now he dares to say such things!
"One minute left!"
However, before everyone could ponder this, Gu Chen's voice rang out again.
After those words were spoken, the guests who had come to the Liu Family dared not linger any longer and scattered like birds and beasts. In less than twenty seconds, almost everyone had left.
Upon seeing this scene, Liu Zixiao ashen-faced, her expression one of utter despair.
However, it's understandable. Although everyone present came to offer their congratulations, given Gu Zhi's example and Gu Chen's overwhelming strength in defeating the Liu Family's elder and patriarch, as well as the story of Gu Chen told by Liu Yangtian, they dared not linger.
Everyone is driven by self-interest. Even though Gu Chen has offended many people, no one present is willing to offend such a ruthless figure for the sake of the Liu Family. Besides, even if they want to stand out, they have to consider their own strength.
Could they possibly be more powerful than the Zhuge Family? Could they be more capable than Zhuge Wangyue?
Of course not.
After the guests left, Gu Chen ignored Liu Tianqi and Liu Zixiao, who were lying on the ground, and walked into the Liu Family mansion.
Old Yu was at the door, completely shocked by the series of events, but seeing Gu Chen enter, he still followed. Old Yu's men brought out a stool and placed it in the most conspicuous spot in the courtyard. Gu Chen sat down on it, then watched Liu Zixiao and Liu Tianqi walk in, and said calmly, "How do you want me to deal with your Liu Family?"
What do you want?
Liu Zixiao could no longer utter harsh words; her eyes even held a hint of pleading.
"I demand that your Liu Family submit to me!"
Gu Chen said, "Of course, you have a second option: to wipe out your entire family!"
As he spoke the last two words, a powerful killing intent erupted from Gu Chen. This killing intent, like a spider web, swept towards the two of them. Even the Liu Family artists around them felt as if they had fallen into an ice cellar, their hands and feet turning icy cold.
Annihilation of the entire family?!
The two men were startled. From Gu Chen's determined gaze, they had no doubt about Gu Chen words. Since he had said it, he really meant it!
"Submission?" Liu Zixiao swallowed hard and said, "How do you want us to submit?"
"I won't make things difficult for you. It's simple. I have some big plans in the Shangjing recently. I'll let you know when that happens. As long as you cooperate fully, I'll let you go and guarantee the safety of your Liu Family."
Gu Chen pondered for a moment, then said calmly, "Of course, you are the head of the Liu Family, so the decision is yours. I'll give you time to consider, but I still need to go to the Steel Tremor Sect. Give me your answer in five minutes."
After saying that, Gu Chen raised his head and closed his eyes, as if he had fallen asleep.
Steel Tremor Sect?
Both of them were shocked!
Utterly horrified!
They never expected that Gu Chen would make such a big move in just one day after Shangjing. It turned out that the Liu Family was just an appetizer!
Amidst this overwhelming killing intent, Liu Zixiao felt a chill run down his spine, his expression shifting constantly. The passage of time felt like an invisible torment, slowly squeezing his fragile heart.
One minute, two minutes...
Time passed slowly, and finally, after three minutes, he and Liu Tianqi exchanged a glance and compromised.
"I am willing to submit!"
Liu Zixiao lowered her head in humiliation.
Although Gu Chen was the enemy who killed his son, and even the second patriarch Liu Dongyuan died at his hands, compared to these, the Liu Family's century-old foundation was obviously more important. If they did not compromise, given Gu Chen's strength and determination, their Liu Family would surely be wiped out!
Therefore, no matter how unreasonable Gu Chen's request was, he had no choice but to agree!
"Very good."
Gu Chen stood up, walked over to Liu Zixiao, gently patted his shoulder, and said, "Wait for my news."
After speaking, Gu Chen gave Old Yu a look, and the group left the Liu residence with the same swift and decisive manner as when they arrived.
It wasn't until a few minutes after Gu Chen left that the murderous aura began to dissipate. Liu Zixiao and Liu Tianqi exchanged a glance and found that each other's bodies and faces were already covered in cold sweat!
"The Shangjing is about to change!"