Even so, Gu Chen, despite having a cultivation level one grade lower than Wu Wei Aozhong, still managed to overpower the latter. This once-powerful figure who dominated the Shangjing died a pathetic death at the entrance of the Daoist temple!
A ring of blood flowed from Wei Aozhong's corpse, slithering around like a snake. The power of the flying sword and the thickness of the blood still left them in shock. As for Gu Chen, everyone looked at him as if he were a monster that had sprung from a rock.
Even Jiang Huamei, the current leader of the Steel Tremor Sect, could only grit her teeth, but dared not move an inch!
Gu Chen's aura was too powerful, and the intimidating power of his flying sword was also too great!
"Originally, I had no grudge against your Steel Tremor Sect. It's just that you crossed my bottom line." Facing the furious Jiang Huamei, Gu Chen's eyes remained as cold as ever, even carrying an unwavering determination. "When you allowed Jiang Yi to come to Zhou City and joined forces with the Zhou Family to attack us, did you not expect this scene to unfold?"
"When you sent people to steal the Shennong Grass, intending to test me and even try to wipe me out, you probably never imagined this would happen, did you?"
"And today, I've come to collect my debt. You, a mere two-star sect, thinking yourselves to be full of experts, never imagined this day would come, did you?"
Gu Chen's questions were like sharp swords, viciously piercing Jiang Huamei's chest. The latter gasped for breath, her eyes filled with venom, her chest heaving violently, her fingernails digging into her palms, drawing blood, but she felt no pain whatsoever.
Because even more overwhelming than the pain was the fear that came from the depths of my heart, permeating my entire body, and that I couldn't resist it!
"Oh, right, I forgot to tell you, I went to the Liu Family before I came here." Gu Chen said calmly, "The Liu Family has already submitted to me!"
"What?"
Jiang Huamei had just heard Gu Chen mention that he had only arrived in Zhou City today, and he hadn't expected that the first family to approach them wouldn't be the Steel Tremor Sect, but the Liu Family!
Moreover, the Liu Family has actually submitted to him!
The sudden news left Jiang Huamei shocked!
"Just now, I agreed to this life-or-death battle with Wei Aozhong only to tell you Steel Tremor Sect members that I, Gu Chen, am not an ant that everyone can bully. Whether it's the Liu Family or your Steel Tremor Sect, anyone who provokes me will only face death!" Gu Chen said, enunciating each word clearly, "I, Gu Chen, have always been one to settle scores and avenge wrongs. Since you want to kill me, then I will not show you any mercy!"
Silence reigned all around. Gu Chen's words were incredibly arrogant, like a declaration of war, leaving everyone speechless.
If Gu Chen had said these words before the life-or-death battle, everyone might have found them utterly laughable. But now that Wei Aozhong's body is barely cold, these words carry a powerful and profound impact!
Without a doubt, after this battle, including Ning Yufeng whom Gu Chen killed, he has successfully killed two martial artists on the Dragon Ranking! It can be said that Gu Chen's name has begun to rise!
What do you want?
Fine beads of sweat appeared on Jiang Huamei's forehead as he asked in a hoarse voice.
Under Gu Chen's aura, which belonged to the Late Revolving Illumination Realm, she felt as if she had fallen into an ice cellar and dared not move!
If even she was like this, then the other martial artists of the Steel Tremor Sect were even less likely to react. Even though they outnumbered and outmatched them, they still stood aside and could only watch from the sidelines!
"What do you think?" Gu Chen asked calmly.
Jiang Huamei said, "Elder Wei has already been killed by you. Do you really intend to slaughter the entire sect after you win?"
Slaughtering the family?
Everyone's spirits lifted, and they all looked at Gu Chen!
"You now have only two choices." Gu Chen drew the flying sword into his hand, but the boundless pressure remained undiminished as he spoke, enunciating each word clearly. "The first, as I just mentioned, is to slaughter the entire sect!"
"And the second one?" Jiang Huamei asked with difficulty.
"Like the Liu Family, submit to me!" Gu Chen said calmly. "There is no other choice! Sect Leader Jiang, my patience is limited; I'll only give you three minutes!"
Time passed second by second, and the aura of death spread through the hearts of all the Steel Tremor Sect warriors.
Gu Chen stood calmly in place. Although there were only a few of them, including Yu Sheng, they seemed like a vast army, fearless on someone else's turf.
"Gu Chen, you are so young, yet you possess such cultivation. You cannot possibly be just an abandoned son of the Gu Family!"
Cold sweat soaked through Jiang Huamei's vest. She didn't know how much time had passed before she stared intently at Gu Chen and asked, "Do you have some sect backing you?"
Am I asking you a question, or are you asking me a question?
Gu Chen's voice was slightly cold as he said, "You have one minute left!"
"I..."
Jiang Huamei swallowed hard, then gritted her teeth and said, "Fine, I surrender!"
"Very good!" Gu Chen smiled slightly, the overwhelming pressure vanishing without a trace. He continued, "Since that's the case, then wait for my instructions in a couple of days. But remember, the consequences of betrayal are dire. With my strength, there are almost no people in the Shangjing who can protect you!"
That's insane! Absolutely insane!
But Jiang Huamei knew that Gu Chen was telling the truth!
Gu Chen waved his hand and led Yu Sheng toward the main gate of the Steel Tremor Sect. However, when they reached the gate, Gu Chen paused and said, "You were right earlier. I do indeed have a sect behind me, called the Heavenly Pivot Sect."
"Heavenly Pivot Sect?!" Jiang Huamei furrowed, several thoughts flashing through his mind, before he said, "Never heard of it!"
"It's alright, because soon, this name will spread throughout all of Huaxia."
Gu Chen's smile was just like the bright moon in the sky at that moment, so dazzling that it hurt one's eyes!
After saying this, Gu Chen lifted his foot again and disappeared into the Daoist temple of the Steel Tremor Sect.
After Gu Chen left, the overwhelming killing intent and pressure gradually dissipated.
"The sect, the sect leader..."
After an unknown amount of time, an elder from the Steel Tremor Sect finally came to his senses in the Daoist temple. Trembling, he approached Jiang Huamei, swallowed hard, and asked, "What should we do now?"
Jiang Huamei glanced at Wei Aozhong's corpse on the ground, took a deep breath, her face still grim, and said, "What do you suggest we do? We should deal with the Grand Elder's body first!"
"Could it be that our Steel Tremor Sect is just going to submit to that greenhorn like this?" the elder said indignantly. "And what about the Grand Elder? Did he just die in vain?"
"Still wet behind the ears?"
Jiang Huamei shuddered, recalling Gu Chen's cold and ruthless gaze just now. That was not the kind of gaze a teenager should have; it was the kind of gaze one could only possess after killing countless people and experiencing the vicissitudes of life!
When vast, it is like a sea of stars; when gloomy, it is like a swamp; when filled with murderous intent, it is like descending into hell!
"If you won't compromise, tell me, what should I do?!"
Therefore, upon hearing the words "inexperienced and greenhorn," Jiang Huamei could no longer suppress her overwhelming anger and instantly let out a roar!