A subtle sense of crisis, like vines, slowly crept up from Gu Chen's feet to his back.
At this moment, he felt as if he were being watched by eight venomous snakes, standing amidst the ruins of the dueling platform, not daring to move for even a moment.
At the same time, the martial artists and elders around them held their breath.
To mobilize so many experts to deal with a young man is probably unprecedented in the entire Shangjing.
No one believed Gu Chen could survive; he was doomed!
Everyone was just wondering how long this boy, the son of Gu Beichi, who had repeatedly created miracles and even killed the head of the Chen Family, could last!
Not much time had passed, but only those involved could truly feel the unease and fear that filled this standoff. Gu Chen was right at the center of this storm of pressure.
But Gu Chen's face showed no abnormality; in fact, the storm didn't even stir the wrinkles on his skin.
"Gu Changfeng, are you even a man?"
At this moment, the sun was high in the sky, revealing a third of the mountains still far from the Shangjing. The brilliance of the midday sun gradually dissipated over the Gu Family mansion.
Gu Chen's face was icy cold. He knew this was the last major battle after arriving at the Gu Family, but his heart remained remarkably calm.
"You just mentioned the Gu Family's matter. I haven't let anyone else interfere, but you first had the Chen Family head intervene, and now you're ganging up on me. Aren't you afraid of becoming a laughingstock if word gets out?"
Gu Chen's voice was filled with icy coldness.
"You have no right to question me." At this moment, Gu Changfeng had calmed down. He wished he could crush Gu Chen's flesh and bones, but on the surface, he still maintained a calm demeanor. "You lawless bastard, you've killed so many people, and you dare to question me!"
Gu Chen sneered, "I'm just asking on behalf of all martial artists. Since Gu Family is too shameless to accept the challenge, why shouldn't I comply? I'll fight all eight of you by myself; if word gets out, it will enhance my reputation as Gu Chen!"
"What a joke!" Chen Yu interjected, roaring angrily, "Gu Chen, you may indeed become famous, but it's because we killed you—a heinous crime!"
"That's right... you scoundrel, daring to come here and provoke us, slaughtering the innocent, committing acts that incur the wrath of heaven and the hatred of the people! We are not attacking you, but acting on behalf of heaven and raising the banner of justice!" Gu Kang also sneered and roared, "Gentlemen, why waste words with him!"
Gu Changfeng nodded and said coldly, "Fine, kill him!"
Gu Changfeng didn't move, but the other seven people roared, led by Chen Yu. At the same time, this amazing momentum was like a tidal wave. Before the giant wave that had just surged towards Gu Chen had dispersed, another amazing giant wave swept towards him.
Under the fierce onslaught of this aura, the seven people, working together, went absolutely mad. Those outside the aura were still pale-faced, unable to imagine the impact Gu Chen was enduring!
No matter how powerful Gu Chen was just now, even the head of the Chen Family died by his sword, now Gu Chen is in a situation where he has no chance of survival!
Now he is facing seven powerful experts!
"Kill!"
Seven chilling voices rang out, and Gu Chen narrowed his eyes as he saw the seven men charging towards him!
They had already moved lightly and positioned themselves around Gu Chen, and now, armed with weapons—long swords, short knives, or even fists and feet—they had practically sealed off every space around Gu Chen's body!
Boom boom boom--
The air currents surged, accompanied by strong winds and True Qi, and the sound of space being stirred could be heard, demonstrating the power of the seven people's attack!
"Gu Chen, you brat, you're surrounded. Escape is impossible now!"
Gu Chen didn't answer, quickly releasing his Divine Sense to guard his surroundings. When Chen Yu's voice, now at the Revolving Illumination Realm, rang out again, arrogant and mocking, Gu Chen's eyes grew even colder.
At the same time, seven attacks, launched at different times, were already closing in on Gu Chen!
Knowing he couldn't escape and couldn't dodge, Gu Chen took a step forward, squatted into a horse stance, gripped his longsword with both hands, and assumed an incomprehensible posture.
Emperor Style!
"Emperor Body Protection!"
Gu Chen focused his energy in his dantian and let out a muffled roar. A burst of hot air escaped his lips. Instantly, his muscles seemed to swell, growing several times their original size and brimming with explosive energy!
At that moment, he looked as if he had been stained with a bronze color, like a bull in a fight!
This is a protective technique from the "Emperor Style," and it's a counterattack based on the strength of the physical body!
Just as he finished circulating his True Qi and completing all of this—
Boom!
The first attack arrived simultaneously!
Gu Chen raised his longsword and blocked the first sword strike!
Immediately, the Wang Family's second punch landed, leaving Gu Chen no choice but to raise his sword again to defend!
puff--
This time, Gu Chen's steps slipped, and he even lost his horse stance, sliding backward several meters while maintaining the posture!
However, just as he was recuperating, the third beam of light, a blade of energy, was already approaching!
Bang!
In the heat of the moment, Gu Chen blocked the attack again!
The space itself seemed to shatter from these attacks, accompanied by the sound of air being torn apart. The third strike hit Gu Chen hard in the abdomen before he could defend himself!
Spitting out another mouthful of blood, Gu Chen barely managed to steady his body as he was about to be knocked away. Then, he used his sword to block the fourth attack that followed!
But the attack wasn't over yet; next came the fifth and sixth waves!
"You brat, die!"
The seventh one is Chen Yu of the Revolving Illumination Realm!
Holding a long sword, he unleashed the moves from his Chen Family Sword Technique!
Gu Chen was powerless to resist this sword strike. He could only raise his head, grit his teeth, and rely on the strength of his body to endure it!
After the seven gusts of wind from the fists dissipated, the spot where Gu Chen had stood was now blasted into a pit about three feet deep by the force of the impact! The courtyard was already in a state of utter ruin, a complete mess, and in the center of Gu Chen's cracked body, there were scattered rubble everywhere. He also looked extremely disheveled, with his hair disheveled and his robes torn to shreds.
There was not a sound around the square; the only sound was the ceaseless whistling of the wind.
Gu Chen was like a defeated soldier, swaying on the blood-soaked battlefield, yet still standing firm.
After surviving the first wave of attacks from the seven men, he was disheveled, his long sword hanging limply, and he had to plunge the blade into the ground to avoid falling!
The courtyard was completely silent, utterly still.
No one spoke, nor did anyone gasp. Countless gazes were fixed on Gu Chen, who seemed to stand there dead, his chest barely rising or falling...