"Hoo--" A young man from a prominent family let out a heavy sigh and stepped forward, saying, "Elder Liu, Elder Ge, I am ranked sixteenth on the Tiger Ranking. Before, when I didn't receive any resources, I cursed Gu Chen in my heart as despicable and shameless, but now I realize that it was I who was narrow-minded!"
As he spoke, he slapped himself hard across the face, saying, "Even though Gu Chen can't see my apology, I still have to do it because I was wrong!"
In fact, everyone had already recognized Gu Chen's character and integrity. No matter where they were, such a person deserved everyone's respect. Therefore, after this scion of a prominent family slapped himself, even more people stood up for him.
I want to apologize to Gu Chen!
"Me too!"
Count me in...
One by one, they slapped themselves in the face, and after slapping themselves, they lowered their heads in shame.
The scene was incredibly shocking; at least Gu Muyu was speechless for a long time.
After leaping off the Road to Heaven, Gu Chen increased his speed.
Below the cliff, there were guards and elders from their respective families. When they saw Gu Chen rushing down and his powerful aura approaching, they all made way.
"Which of the two strange celestial phenomena just now was Gu Mingheng's?"
But watching Gu Chen's retreating figure, no one dared to stop him, because they knew that he must already be a figure on the Dragon Ranking!
A day passes by in a flash.
During this time, the battle on the Heaven and Earth Palace had spread throughout the entire Land of Heaven and Earth!
On the Dragon Ranking, a brand new and unfamiliar name appeared in the top fifty!
Gu Chen, once an outcast of the Gu Family, has climbed to thirty-fifth place!
No one expected that what was supposed to be a grand ceremony announced by the Gu Family to the world, a ceremony for Gu Mingheng's advancement, would ultimately turn into a performance by Gu Chen alone, making him famous Land of Heaven and Earth!
To rank thirty-fifth on his first appearance on the list, and to be so Gu Chen young, is simply a miracle!
Not only that, Gu Chen's identity as an "alchemist" was also exposed, and the Yellow Rock Pill he refined immediately calmed the anger of almost all the cultivation families. Gu Chen's move can be described as gaining both fame and fortune!
This short period of time was not enough for Gu Chen's reputation to spread completely, but without a doubt, the aftershocks caused by this event, like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing, gradually began to spread wildly Land of Heaven and Earth.
In particular, some observant people noticed that the method Gu Chen used to defeat Gu Muyu was a real flying sword, a real cultivation technique!
The Wind-Murmur City Land of Heaven and Earth.
Jade Peak Sect, Luo Family.
In a secluded room, a burly middle-aged man with a full beard fell into a brief silence after hearing his subordinate's report. A deep sense of apprehension lingered in his eyes.
"You mean, that strange phenomenon last time wasn't caused by Gu Mingheng, but by Gu Chen, that abandoned son of the Gu Family?!"
That extraordinary celestial phenomenon encompassed the entire Land of Heaven and Earth, and its impact still haunts him to this day! It was no ordinary celestial phenomenon; even when he personally witnessed Wang Gui ascend to the top, it was nothing compared to this astonishing event!
At that time, the sky was completely obscured, so dark that you couldn't see your hand in front of your face!
It's like the end of the world!
Upon hearing his question, one of his martial artists knelt on one knee and said, "Yes, yes, the information is accurate!"
"The Gu Family, who would have thought they'd meet such a end!" After a brief pause, the bearded man suddenly burst into arrogant laughter, then crushed a cup in his hand and coldly said, "Immediately inform the patriarch—no, first, immediately recall all the clansmen who went out to gather information outside the Land of Heaven and Earth, and tell them all to return!"
"But the clan leader is in seclusion," the subordinate said. "Also, recalling the troops requires the clan head's approval."
"Fool!" The bearded man glared at him and said, "This Gu Chen actually knows Sword Control Technique, which are cultivation methods! If I'm not mistaken, he and Wang Gui should have some connection, or at least he must know some of their cultivation methods! If that's the case, what's the point of us going out to gather information? The patriarch is currently in seclusion and won't be back for a while, but summoning him is urgent. If we're even a step behind, can you take the responsibility?"
The bearded man was right. In the past month, the six great families had sent out many people to gather information, all in order to find the location of Wang Gui's death and the whereabouts of the so-called cultivation method, "The Heaven-Reaching Netherworld Art"!
That's why they had neither the mood nor the time to deal with the mess from the Aristocratic Family Assembly; no one wanted to fall behind. And now, having received news that Gu Chen knew cultivation techniques, they knew the matter couldn't be delayed. He could think of it, and the other families could too!
"Stop talking nonsense." Seeing his subordinate about to speak, the bearded man glared at him fiercely and said, "Now you go and gather the men, I'll go and inform all the elders. This Gu Chen dared to come to Land of Heaven and Earth, we must capture him within half a month, otherwise, if others gain the upper hand, it will be too late!"
"Yes!"
His subordinate shuddered, then nodded repeatedly.
At the same time, in Central Plains City, at Xingxiu School, at the Yin Family.
Yin Binxuan, the head of the Yin Family, was already standing in the council hall, flanked by the most powerful elders of the Yin Family on both sides. They stood on either side, seemingly waiting for something.
In the somber atmosphere, no one spoke.
About ten minutes later, a young martial artist in his thirties walked in from outside, then knelt down in the direction of Yin Binxuan and said loudly, "Patriarch, we have received news that when Wang Gui died, his aura appeared near Tong City, and our people are heading there."
"Very good!" A smile finally appeared on Yin Binxuan's tense face. They had been investigating for months and were finally making some progress. Moreover, he was certain that the other families' investigations were far slower than the Yin Family's. In the secular world, each country had a powerful intelligence system. They had previously assumed that Wang Gui had fled abroad and was no longer within Huaxia, which was why they hadn't been able to track him down. However, some time ago, he had a sudden inspiration and shifted his focus back to Huaxia. And now, sure enough, they had found some information!
"Master, Tong City is quite large. Even if we investigate and probe step by step, it will probably take us half a month," the martial artist said. "Everyone is waiting for your instructions."
No further instructions are needed.
Just then, a rumbling sound suddenly came from the direction of the murals depicting countless ferocious beast totems inside the hall, followed by a voice.
Behind this wall in the Yin Family's council hall lies a passageway leading to a secret room. And inside that secret room, there is only one person!
Upon hearing the voice coming from inside, everyone's spirits lifted, and the elders stood up one after another, followed by Yin Binxuan, who also stood up solemnly.
There is only one person in this secret room!
Their Yin Family's most powerful martial artist, ranked second on the Dragon Ranking of the entire Land of Heaven and Earth!
Yin Linquan!
Soon, a hole appeared in the center of the split wall, and a man dressed in a gray robe and trousers with disheveled hair walked out. He looked very ordinary, and there was not a trace of the aura of a strong person on him. His wild, messy hair was spread across his forehead, almost completely covering his face.