After getting back on the bus, the atmosphere became heavy and somber.
Gu Chen leaned back on the sofa, just as he had before, as if he were asleep.
He remained silent, and Old Yu, standing beside him, naturally dared not speak either. Of course, the shock that had not yet dissipated still lingered in Old Yu's eyes—after what had just happened at the Liu Family, he had developed a deep sense of awe and fear towards the young man beside him.
This is not only because of Gu Chen's strength, but also because of his ruthless methods that are beyond his years!
He certainly knew that Gu Chen had a grudge against the Liu Family, but to be able to do something like Gu Chen, all alone, without killing a single person, and with such ease, to make the two-star families in the Shangjing bow down in utmost respect, was probably a first!
Of course, what shocked him even more was what Liu Yangtian had just said.
Gu Chen actually dared to offend Zhuge Wangyue!
Although he was just an ordinary person in the secular world, he had followed Zhuge Kun for so long and naturally knew some things about the Zhuge Family. The eldest elder of the Zhuge Family Zhuge Wangyue, was an unattainable figure to him!
Not only in Huaxia, but also in that mysterious Land of Heaven and Earth, he belongs to the pinnacle of the pyramid!
"Young Master Gu, we've arrived."
Thirty minutes later, Old Yu's respectful voice rang out.
"Um."
Gu Chen nodded and finally opened his eyes.
Before him lay lush greenery, nestled beneath Qingshan Lake. Twenty meters away stood a Daoist temple with an ancient and simple design.
Unlike those large families, the Steel Tremor Sect is located in the suburbs of Shangjing, in a place called Purple Cloud Mountain.
The biggest difference between martial arts sects and martial arts families in the secular world is probably the issue of their lineage. Steel Tremor Sect naturally has secular businesses, but its headquarters and gathering place for martial artists are not in those business venues.
Many martial artists need this kind of environment for secluded training.
As Zhuge Kun's men, Old Yu had a very clear understanding of the branches of these sects and families.
Even if there were no such cases, it wouldn't be too difficult for the Honghe Sect to investigate.
After getting out of the car, Gu Chen walked onto the lawn and looked towards the Daoist temple.
This Daoist temple has a very large courtyard inside, divided into several areas. Although it was almost ten o'clock, there were still young Daoist boys sweeping fallen leaves at the entrance.
Who goes there?
The sudden arrival of these three vehicles caused the young Daoist to stop what he was doing, turn around, and ask coldly.
Gu Chen glanced at him, not taking this twelve or thirteen-year-old child seriously, and asked, "Is this the location of the Steel Tremor Sect?"
"Not bad." The young Daoist priest looked Gu Chen, who wasn't much older than him, up and down with a hint of arrogance on his face, and said, "You've come to become my apprentice?"
"No," Gu Chen said calmly, "I'm here to settle accounts. Let your sect leader come out."
"You insolent fool!!" the young Daoist priest shouted angrily, "Get down here immediately, and I can pretend nothing happened."
"What a brat, so arrogant!" Old Yu was just worried about where to show his loyalty, and upon hearing this, he grunted and stepped forward, grabbing at the boy's shoulder.
Having followed Zhuge Kun for a long time, Old Yu had also acquired some cultivation. Although he was only at the Early Bone-Forge Realm, he was already considered a formidable opponent in the mortal world. However, seeing that Dao Tong was young, he still held back some of his strength.
However, the young Daoist was not intimidated by his grab. Instead, he smiled contemptuously, squatted down in a horse stance, leaned forward slightly, and punched Old Yu in the chest with both fists.
In Old Yu's eyes, the Daoist boy's fists were incredibly fast. Even though he made the first move, the Daoist boy struck first and landed heavily on his chest!
Bang!
A muffled thud echoed through the void, and Old Yu was forced back several steps by the Daoist boy, clutching his chest and breathing heavily.
"Judging by your advanced age and continued cultivation, I'll show you mercy today!"
The young Daoist boy withdrew his attack, his disdain deepening. He said, "Get lost, or don't blame me for being impolite!"
Old Yu's face immediately turned ugly. Although this young Daoist's cultivation was not as good as his, his moves were exceptionally exquisite. He had been careless just now and had unexpectedly suffered a hidden loss.
Hearing the young Daoist's arrogant words, Old Yu was still furious.
He was trying to impress Gu Chen, how could he let a child look down on him!
Immediately, he rubbed his hands together, eager to fight, and charged at the young Daoist boy again.
The young Daoist boy tried to use the same trick again, but Old Yu was already prepared. He blocked the boy's fist, grabbed his arm, and lifted him up, saying, "Boy, I spared you because I saw how hard you've worked in your cultivation. Otherwise, you'd be dead by now."
Old Yu was, after all, a man of the underworld, exuding a menacing aura. The young Daoist boy, captured by him, was immediately terrified.
Just then, a series of footsteps sounded, and more than a dozen people rushed out of the Daoist temple, most of them young men, glaring angrily at Gu Chen and Old Yu.
"Let him go!" the middle-aged man in the lead shouted angrily.
"Are you in charge of the Steel Tremor Sect?" Gu Chen smiled faintly and said, "Inform your sect leader that Gu Chen has come to pay his respects."
"I don't care who you are!" the middle-aged man said. "If you don't release them, don't blame me for being impolite."
"Release them," Gu Chen said.
Old Yu grunted and threw the young Daoist boy to the ground.
After the young Daoist was out of danger, he ran towards the entrance of the Daoist temple and stood behind the crowd, looking at Old Yu with a mixture of shock and anger. It seemed that the incident had frightened him quite a bit.
Gu Chen said, "I've released the person. Shouldn't you go and inform them now?"
"Beat them!" the middle-aged man shouted angrily, "How dare you cause trouble in front of our Steel Tremor Sect! You're asking for it!"
"Hehe!"
A sharp glint flashed in Gu Chen's eyes. He had already given them face, and since the Steel Tremor Sect members didn't want them, they couldn't blame him!
The moment the middle-aged man finished speaking, Gu Chen took a step forward. Instantly, his aura surged like blood, sweeping away fallen leaves like autumn wind. All the dozen or so martial artists present were knocked down by the wind, including the middle-aged man, and none of them could get up.
They struggled to get up, but found themselves completely immobilized. It was as if an invisible barrier had appeared above their bodies, constantly compressing them. An aura, a powerful aura!
Everyone present was a martial artist, and they understood instantly! They looked at Wan Shijue in horror, as if he were a monster.
Gu Chen shook his head. Although these were all martial artists, their cultivation levels were too low. They were all at the Bone-Forge Realm or the Initiation Realm, with only the middle-aged man reaching the Revolving Illumination Realm.
But at that moment, a loud roar rang out.
"Who are you, you scoundrel, daring to provoke my Steel Tremor Sect!"
With a loud roar, a person dressed in a white robe with a cold and stern face appeared in front of Gu Chen.
This person arrived by stepping on the rooftops and vaulting over the courtyard wall, displaying the demeanor of a Grandmaster. His cultivation was not concealed but deliberately revealed; like Liu Tianqi, he had already reached the Middle Revolving Illumination Realm.
Judging from his appearance, this person is already a powerful figure in the Steel Tremor Sect!
However, this level of cultivation was nothing to Gu Chen, who had already reached the Late Revolving Illumination Realm!
Therefore, Gu Chen didn't even wait for him to finish his wall-climbing feat before shooting a burst of energy at him!