The Godslaying Tower: An Isekai LitRPG Adventure: The Godslaying Tower, #7

By Nangong Yuan Jing

Demons from beyond suddenly invaded the realm of the gods, catching them off guard and resulting in heavy losses. 

In the face of this crisis, the gods joined forces to create a divine weapon, the Godslaying Tower, and under the leadership of the God of War, the deities finally repelled the invasion of the demons after a thousand years.

With the aid of the Godslaying Tower, the power of the God of War far surpassed that of the other gods. Fearful of his dominance, the gods banded together to launch a surprise attack. In a fit of rage, the God of War destroyed the Godslaying Tower.

Tens of thousands of years later, a young man named Gu Feng accidentally brought the Godslaying Tower back into the light. But now, it was known as the God-Slaying Tower!
 

 

 

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 In the void, two sword beams collided fiercely, as if two pieces of the void had slammed into each other. There was an earth-shattering boom as sword energy scattered, Sword Intent surged, and brilliant light illuminated the surroundings, dazzling everyone present.

 The two figures took a step back simultaneously. This time, the man in white had a slight advantage due to his superior sword, and his pale face seemed to show signs of a light injury.

 "You're indeed very strong! No wonder you have the capital to be arrogant!"

 Gu Feng smiled faintly. "You're not bad either, but you're going to lose!"

 "Oh really?" The man in white laughed. "I'm starting to like your arrogance. Come again!"

 Sword beams flashed once more, and the two figures intertwined in the void. Sword Intent surged, sword energy crisscrossed, and sword phantoms clashed and scattered in the emptiness.
 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zhou Yan
• Release date: Apr 5, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224175666

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Chapter 494: Family Mystery

You lost this battle. I hope you’ll accept the consequences of your bet, the middle-aged man in white turned and said.

What? The man in white exclaimed, Master, I didn’t lose! If you hadn’t stopped me, that sword strike would have definitely defeated him!

Qing Mu laughed, Elder Gongsun, let’s just call this a draw. We’ll never know the outcome of something that didn’t happen.

Gu Feng had already grown accustomed to Elder Qing’s peacemaking ways. Though he was a bit disappointed to lose out on his winnings, he could only accept it.

You’re too kind, Brother Qing Mu. Losing is losing, and winning is winning. If one doesn’t even have that much tolerance, what prospects could they possibly have in the future? Elder Gongsun turned to the man in white and said coldly, Didn’t you hear your master’s words?

The man in white was extremely reluctant, but he didn’t dare disobey Elder Gongsun’s orders. Taking off his ring, he threw it over harshly. Gu Feng looked up and saw that Elder Qing had no objections, so he naturally put it away.

And as for the rest of you, you must also accept the consequences of your bet! Elder Gongsun swept his gaze over the Gu Family members below. Their faces immediately fell, and one by one, they placed their storage rings on the ground. Among them were even a few storage pouches. It seemed that not every Void Martial from the Gu Family was qualified to have a storage ring.

Gu Feng signaled to Lu Xiaoyu below, who trotted forward and cheerfully collected them all. In his entire life, he had never seen so many storage rings. Even though he was just acting as a temporary money god, it still filled him with satisfaction.

Young friend, may we have a chat? Elder Gongsun said to Gu Feng.

Gu Feng’s heart sank. Could he have set his sights on his Five Elements Chaos Bell? With Elder Qing present, the Gu Family shouldn’t be so brazen, right?

May I decline? Gu Feng asked cautiously.

Elder Gongsun was taken aback for a moment, then laughed, Of course you may. However, I hope you will reconsider. That set of fist techniques you used earlier is of great importance!

Fist techniques?

So it wasn’t the Five Elements Chaos Bell. Gu Feng secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He was also very curious about the origins of that set of fist techniques. Was there any connection between the Gu Family in Pan Stone Town and the Gu Family of the Eight Divine Guards?

This junior will follow Senior Gongsun’s arrangements!

Brother Qing Mu, please join us! Elder Gongsun indicated with a wave of his hand, and Qing Mu nodded. The four of them stepped lightly into the void and left the place moments later.

The crowd watching the battle was left wanting more, especially the disciples of the Temple of the War God. This battle not only vented their previous frustrations but also completely swept away the members of the Gu Family, much to their satisfaction.

With a proud glance at the disheartened members of the Gu Family, the people from the Temple of the War God returned to their station amid the admiration of the crowd.

At this moment, on an open space at the top of the canyon, stood five figures. In addition to the four individuals who had just left, there was an added presence of a gracefully shaped woman.

It’s best if you ask about the matters concerning the Gu Family, Elder Gongsun said indifferently to the woman, then turned and stood aside, as if everything was unrelated to him.

The woman, her face veiled by a light scarf, making her features indiscernible, sat at the same level of respect as Elder Gongsun and Elder Qing, indicating she was at least at the late stage of the Martial Emperor.

Brother Qing Mu, may I talk to him alone? the woman asked faintly.

Qing Mu glanced at Gu Feng, who nodded in agreement. If Miss Gu requests it, Qing Mu shall comply, he said, then turned and joined Elder Gongsun. The man in white, however, stayed.

Gu Feng, right? the woman asked softly, Can you tell me where you learned that set of fist techniques?

Gu Feng replied indifferently, This set of fist techniques was taught to me by my grandfather. As far as I know, all members of the Gu Family who practice martial cultivation know this technique.

The Gu Family? the woman asked in surprise, Which Gu Family are you referring to?

The Gu Family of Pan Stone Town.

Pan Stone Town? The woman fell into thought, evidently searching her memory for the location of this place.

Gu Feng felt somewhat awkward. To a high-ranking Martial Emperor, Pan Stone Town was insignificant. It’s about ten thousand miles east from here, near the Yu Mountain Range.

Oh? the woman continued, How long has your Gu Family’s legacy lasted until now?

At her question, Gu Feng frowned. His grandfather had never mentioned this to him. Only adult men were allowed to enter the Gu Family’s ancestral hall, and what happened inside was never disclosed to outsiders.

I don’t know, and I’ve never heard anyone mention it, Gu Feng said. Since leaving the Gu Family at the age of fifteen, he had never had the chance to enter the ancestral hall, so he was completely unaware of these details.

The woman’s brow creased beneath her veil, and she asked again, Are there any other members of your Gu Family who know about this?

Yes, there are, but their cultivation bases are too low. They’re all at the Temple of the War God at the moment, and didn’t come. Third Grandpa Gu Dao was currently in the Godslaying Tower, so he should know the reason behind this, but it wasn’t convenient to call him out now.

Temple of the War God? Cultivation bases too low?

Gu Feng laughed awkwardly and explained, The Temple of the War God was established by this junior in his free time. The highest cultivation base in our Gu Family is only at the True Realm, so we wouldn’t be of any help in the war, which is why we didn’t come.

I see you’re the master of a temple. Although those people’s cultivation bases are a bit lacking, they could still be considered a considerable force outside. Interesting. The woman changed the topic. What cultivation technique does your Gu Family practice?

Gu Feng looked up at her. By this point, even an idiot would have figured it out. The Gu Family of Pan Stone Town was very likely descended from the Eight Divine Guards’ Gu Family.

As for why the Gu Family of Pan Stone Town was so weak, that was something Gu Feng couldn’t understand.

Every member of the Gu Family cultivates the Dragon Tiger True Manual, Gu Feng replied.

Dragon Tiger True Manual? The woman fell into thought.

At this moment, the man in white said softly, Ancestral Grandaunt, the Dragon Tiger True Manual is a low-level cultivation technique. It may sound impressive, but it’s treated as a treasure by some ignorant outer disciples.

Upon hearing this, Gu Feng’s face turned unsightly. So, his family’s supreme secret technique was nothing but garbage in the eyes of the Eight Divine Guards’ Gu Family.

Yes, the woman nodded slightly. That should be correct. The Ancient Body Fist can be cultivated by anyone with the Gu bloodline. However, the core cultivation technique is different. Those who are expelled from the Gu Family are not qualified to cultivate it.

At this point, the woman looked at Gu Feng and said softly, If I’m not mistaken, your ancestors must have been exiled from the Gu Family. As for the reason, I’m afraid we’ll need to find your ancestral name to investigate.

Although he had some guesses in his heart, Gu Feng still found it hard to accept. Gu Feng could be considered a member of the Gu Family, or he could not be. But after all, the blood flowing in his veins was still that of the Gu Family, so he had a responsibility to find out the truth.

What do you mean, Senior?

The woman said indifferently, Actually, there’s another way. Go to the ancestral land of the Gu Family, and you’ll understand everything. However, we’re in the midst of a crisis right now, so we’ll talk about it later.

Pausing for a moment, the woman continued, Are you willing to return to the Gu Family? I can make it happen!

Chapter 495: The Majestic Aura of the Strong

Acknowledge ancestry and return to the clan?

A thought surfaced in Gu Feng’s mind. It must be because she saw his strength and wished to recall him to the Gu Family. Whether the Gu Family of Pan Stone Town was related to the Eight Divine Guards’ Gu Family had become less important.

If they were related, that would be great, since they shared the same bloodline; if not, it didn’t matter, as the disciples of the Gu Family were numerous, and not all were from the Gu lineage.

The reason why the Eight Divine Guards Family has thrived for so long is primarily that they absorb some outstanding disciples from outside to nurture.

Those with exceptional talent even had the privilege to marry into the Gu Family, thereby continuously enhancing the quality of the Gu bloodline.

However, Gu Feng had no interest in the Gu Family. The behavior of the emperors in the stone temple had greatly displeased him. Besides, even if there was a connection, there must have been some disgraceful reason why the ancient ancestor of the Gu Family left the Eight Divine Guards’ Gu Family.

I will have to consult with the elders in my family before making any decisions, Gu Feng casually brushed it off.

Hmm? The woman looked up in surprise at Gu Feng, and the man in white also looked over, puzzled.

They must have thought this was a boon for Gu Feng, and he would be thrilled to accept it. Yet, he refused! Anyone could tell that Gu Feng’s response was a polite way of saying no.

He had refused a Martial Emperor, refused the chance to join the Eight Divine Guards Family!

Do you know what you’re refusing? the woman asked softly.

Gu Feng smiled faintly. How could he not know? The Eight Divine Guards Family, inheriting from the Martial God, with a history of 300,000 years, possesses immense strength!

Even the continent of Yunzhou seemed insignificant to them. Joining the Eight Divine Guards Family would mean access to all kinds of resources for someone with his strength.

Most importantly, in the battle against the Charm Demon tribes, only the Eight Divine Guards Family had a chance of survival. However, this was precisely why Gu Feng didn’t want to join.

He could decisively kill his enemies, but he couldn’t bear to see those around him bleed. The disciples of the Temple of the War God had followed him from Leizhou, the Blood Kill Guards from Yunzhou, and the people of the Gu Family, after all, they shared the same bloodline.

How could Gu Feng abandon them now?

Reporting to Senior, someone once told me a phrase, ‘No matter where you go, never forget that your surname is Gu’. I don’t know the difference between this Gu and that Gu, but I’ve never dared to forget it, Gu Feng said calmly. The strong have the dignity of the strong, and the weak have the dignity of the weak. I cannot betray the Gu Family of Pan Stone Town because of the strength of the Eight Divine Guards’ Gu Family. Please understand, Senior!

When Gu Feng finished speaking, the woman’s body trembled. It was human nature to seek the strong and avoid the weak, and martial artists were no exception. A Martial Emperor personally inviting someone to join the Eight Divine Guards Family was something that no one could refuse. She had already begun planning Gu Feng’s future in her heart.

But Gu Feng rejected her!

The weak also have the dignity of the weak!

Did the weak have dignity? In this world where the strong prey on the weak, the only right of the weak was to cling to the strong and be trampled on by them!

As a martial artist, it didn’t matter if one’s cultivation base was weak; they could cultivate slowly. It didn’t matter if one’s talent was poor, as long as one was willing to put in more effort than others.

However, if one didn’t have the heart of a strong person, no matter how good one’s talent was or how many resources one had, they wouldn’t go far. Throughout history, every member of the Human Race who had achieved the Martial God level had an unyielding heart.

If she had previously felt that Gu Feng could at least reach the Martial Emperor level, then at this moment, she faintly felt that as long as Gu Feng could overcome this tribulation, becoming a Great Martial Emperor was not impossible.

On the path of martial arts, the most important factor in determining one’s future was a pure and sincere heart!

Gu Feng possessed all the qualities to become a strong person; the rest depended on his luck!

The woman said indifferently, It doesn’t matter if you’re unwilling. We’ll have to clear this matter up sooner or later. If the founder of your Gu Family is not a descendant of our Gu Family, that set of fists must be reclaimed. I hope that the next time we meet, it won’t be under such circumstances.

With that, the woman bowed slightly to Qing Mu and soared into the sky. Elder Gongsun bid farewell to Qing Mu and left with the man in white.

At this moment, Qing Mu glanced at Gu Feng with a hint of annoyance and muttered, When will you stop causing trouble?

Gu Feng smiled wryly. Elder Qing, you’ve misunderstood. They bullied my Temple of the War God disciples first. Could you expect me to just hide like a coward?

As soon as he finished speaking, he felt a pain on his head. It turned out that Elder Qing had flicked him hard. Gu Feng suddenly realized that he had misspoken. Elder Qing was now an elder of the Temple of the War God, so wasn’t he also included in his scolding?

Elder Qing, you’ve misunderstood me. I wasn’t scolding you.

Elder Qing glared at him angrily and said, It doesn’t matter much that you clashed with a disciple of the Gu Family. The important thing is that you shouldn’t have taken out your Imperial Treasure. Your Imperial Treasure is very powerful. Even I’m very interested in it, let alone others.

Ah? Really? Gu Feng looked at Elder Qing with a wary expression, instantly infuriating the latter. Elder Qing smacked Gu Feng on the head again and shouted, Do you think I would covet your things?

Gu Feng couldn’t help but grumble secretly. Not just anyone could use the Five Elements Chaos Bell. Without the True Essence of the Five Elements, it couldn’t be activated at all. Apart from Wan Jianchen, whom he had met in Leizhou, he had never seen anyone else with it. Of course, that excluded him and Ke Wuwei.

You need to be careful in the future, Elder Qing sighed and said. Although the Gu Family shouldn’t do such a despicable thing, there are always exceptions to everything. In any case, it’s better to be careful.

Elder Qing, Gu Feng said with a bitter face, With my strength, if someone really wants to make a move, I won’t be able to do anything about it! Let alone the many Martial Emperors in the Gu Family, even a single Martial King would be too much for me to handle.

Humph! Elder Qing snorted coldly. You know fear now? Why didn’t you think of this sooner? Don’t stray too far from me in the future.

Gu Feng smiled and leaned in, saying, I was quite scared at first, but then I thought about how Elder Qing is here. I can’t let you down, so I had to take down that kid. But his swordsmanship was really powerful, so I had no choice but to use my Imperial Treasure.

So you mean you did it for me? Elder Qing said in a bad mood.

That’s the main reason, Gu Feng said casually and quickly changed the subject. Elder Qing, that kid’s swordsmanship was very powerful just now. He shouldn’t have that kind of power!

Elder Qing said, That’s a secret technique unique to the Eight Divine Guards Family. It’s never passed down to outsiders except for members of the family. Even I’m not qualified to learn it. Speaking of this, Elder Qing turned to look at Gu Feng. If you join the Gu Family, you might have the chance to learn the secret technique. Are you regretting it now?

Ah? Gu Feng suddenly felt a pang in his heart. That secret technique was very powerful, but he said with a playful smile, How strong can it be? If you hadn’t stopped me, he wouldn’t even be able to stand up now. He should be grateful to his ancestors.

Elder Qing laughed. Really? You know, it’s very possible that the two of you have the same ancestor.

Gu Feng was speechless. Elder Qing was right. The Gu Family of Pan Stone Town might really be descended from the Eight Divine Guards’ Gu Family. In that case, they would have the same ancestor.

Although Gu Feng’s soul was not, his body could not be changed, and the blood inside it could not be changed either!

Chapter 496: Hall Master and Elder

Returning to their base, Gu Feng gave some instructions before tactfully moving to a place not far from Elder Qing. With his current strength, any random Martial King would be enough to give him a headache, and if it was a Martial Emperor, he would definitely disappear without a trace.

Now that he had offended the Gu Family, the task of passing on the Temple of the War God’s experience against the Charm Clan had fallen to Gu Feng. Fortunately, Elder Qing had once given him a scroll that recorded some techniques to resist the Charm Clan. He had never looked at it before, so he simply left it for the disciples of the Temple of the War God to study on their own.

Arriving at Elder Qing’s residence, he found Feng Lingyun there as well. He had already broken through to the Eighth Level of the Void Martial Stage, so it seemed that following Elder Qing had been quite rewarding.

Gu Feng suddenly remembered that the Wind Riding Bead was still lying in the Godslaying Tower. With his understanding of the wind, the Wind Riding Bead would definitely be useful to him in the future. The problem was that a great battle was imminent. If he took out the Wind Riding Bead, he believed that Elder Qing’s strength would definitely increase several times over.

After a moment, Gu Feng made up his mind and walked into Elder Qing’s room.

Is there something the matter? Elder Qing asked in surprise, seeing that Gu Feng had come again not long after leaving.

Cough! Gu Feng said with a smile, How long will it take before you break through to the Great Martial Emperor level?

What? Elder Qing frowned and said, Why are you asking this? Could it be that you’ve provoked a Great Martial Emperor? That’s impossible. You’re not even qualified to meet a Great Martial Emperor.

Great Martial Emperor?

Gu Feng exclaimed, Are there still Great Martial Emperors in the Nine States Continent now?

Elder Qing was stunned for a moment before realizing that he had misspoken. He said in a bad mood, Don’t ask about things that you shouldn’t know. Knowing too much won’t do you any good.

Gu Feng immediately understood that from Elder Qing’s tone, there must be Great Martial Emperors in the Nine States Continent, and there should be quite a few of them. At the very least, the Qin Family and the Gu Family must have them, and the other states’ Eight Divine Guards Families probably had them as well.

You still haven’t answered my question, Gu Feng asked again.

Elder Qing sighed, Breaking through to become a Great Martial Emperor isn’t as easy as you think. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have been stuck outside the door for a hundred years without being able to enter. Even with the Emperor’s Intent of the Wind Emperor, it’s not something that can be achieved overnight.

Indeed, some people are trapped in the True Realm for their entire lives, let alone becoming a Great Martial Emperor! That is the pinnacle of existence in the Nine States Continent today, and having a slim chance at it is already incredible.

If, and I’m just saying if, you had an Imperial Treasure, for example, the Wind Emperor’s Imperial Treasure, would breaking through to become a Great Martial Emperor be a bit easier? Gu Feng asked.

Of course, Elder Qing nodded and then sighed, But it’s not that easy. Imperial Treasures are extremely rare in the Nine States Continent, not to mention finding one that suits oneself. They are something you can only hope to encounter but cannot seek out.

At this point, Elder Qing was startled and looked at Gu Feng with a surprised gaze, Why do you ask this question? Could it be that you...

Suddenly, Elder Qing’s expression changed, and he exclaimed loudly, Don’t tell me you have the Wind Emperor’s Wind Riding Bead?

Having fused with the Wind Emperor’s Emperor’s Intent, Elder Qing was naturally clear about the Wind Emperor’s experiences. The Wind Riding Bead, being the Wind Emperor’s Imperial Treasure, had always been something Elder Qing had longed for. He had suspected that it might be in Gu Feng’s possession, but Elder Qing had felt it improper to ask.

Seeing Gu Feng ask such a question now, Elder Qing no longer doubted it. The Wind Riding Bead must definitely be in Gu Feng’s hands.

Gu Feng gave an awkward smile, and with a thought, the Wind Riding Bead appeared in his hand, murmuring, I originally planned to keep it for my own use in the future, but now I think it’s best for you to use it. I hope it helps you break through to become a Great Martial Emperor soon.

Just as Elder Qing was about to receive the Wind Riding Bead, he suddenly chuckled awkwardly and stopped. Just before, he had been adamant that he wouldn’t covet Gu Feng’s Imperial Treasure, and now he was about to take it, which made him blush. His hand, whether to take it or to retract it, was in an awkward position.

Take it. Placing the Wind Riding Bead in Elder Qing’s hand, Gu Feng smiled, You are now the Grand Elder of our Temple of the War God. By breaking through to become a Great Martial Emperor as soon as possible, our Temple will also become a super sect with a Great Martial Emperor at its helm in the future. It would reflect well on me as the Hall Master, wouldn’t it?

A super sect?

Elder Qing couldn’t help but smile. Initially agreeing to join the Temple of the War God was just a temporary measure. Now, by accepting the Wind Riding Bead, he was thoroughly tied to the Temple of the War God.

But that was also fine, Gu Feng, aside from being prone to trouble, was commendable in other aspects. Not to mention his strength, Qing Mu remembered that when he was at Gu Feng’s age, he was only in the mid-stage of the Void Martial level.

He’s not bad to others, too. That can be seen from how he treated the Temple of the War God’s disciples. He would risk everything to offend the Gu Family. He could also resist the allure of the Eight Divine Guards Family. His future achievements are immeasurable.

Given Gu Feng’s growth rate, perhaps it wouldn’t even take two hundred years for him to break through to the Martial Emperor level! Then he’ll have a lot of time to attempt becoming a Great Martial Emperor!

Thinking of this, Elder Qing laughed as he accepted the Wind Riding Bead, cupping his fists as he said, This old man thanks the Hall Master for the great gift! Gu Feng immediately blushed.

Elder Qing was in a great mood, letting out a hearty laugh. The Wind Riding Bead was the Wind Emperor’s great treasure, and most of the Wind Emperor’s strength lay in the Wind Riding Bead. Now that it had fallen into his hands, breaking through to become a Great Martial Emperor was just around the corner.

Elder Qing glanced at Gu Feng at his side and couldn’t help but feel moved. He had once saved Gu Feng, but now, Gu Feng was the one who had helped him achieve his dream. All things considered, they shared quite a deep bond.

In the following days, Elder Qing busied himself in secluded cultivation, comprehending the Wind Riding Bead. Gu Feng, however, shuttled between the Temple of the War God and the base he shared with Elder Qing. He couldn’t help but worry about the Temple of the War God and was afraid that another major incident might break out.

During this period, everyone was busy cultivating, and the warriors of the Red Cloud Kingdom and Celestial Star Kingdom were especially busy studying the Charm Clan’s strange techniques. Even the faces of the Gu Family members were filled with worry. It seemed like they had received some news.

The Gu Family sent Martial Emperors to look for Elder Qing several times, but Elder Qing rejected them all. Part of the reason was that Elder Qing was dissatisfied with the Gu Family, but more of it was because of the Wind Riding Bead and Gu Feng.

Ever since obtaining the Wind Riding Bead, Elder Qing hadn’t left his house half a step. The outbreak of war was imminent, and everyone was trying to find a way to improve their strength.

Gu Feng had also tried to break through to the Martial King level, but had failed every time. At the Martial King level, it was no longer a matter of relying on brute strength to break through. Everything depended on natural progression.

Just like that, almost a month passed, and the Gu Family suddenly began to frequently mobilize its forces. The Temple of the War God was also reassigned to a small valley, where more than five thousand people were stationed. Aside from the Temple of the War God and the Burn Cloud Valley, the rest were all from the Gu Family.

Less than a hundred miles from the small valley, there were several other similar camps. From time to time, streaks of light could be seen flying through the sky, and the crowd seemed exceptionally busy.

Gu Feng’s heart inexplicably sank. What was coming had finally arrived. The Gu Family was consolidating its forces and preparing to defend to the death here. Gu Feng sometimes wanted to give himself a slap. It was all his fault for being too talkative. On second thought, Elder Qing was right. Even without him, the Gu Family would still do the same.

Gu Feng hadn’t changed anything. He had only given the Gu Family a reasonable excuse and a way out.

Chapter 497: The Outbreak of War

Something resembling an altar had been constructed in the middle of the small valley, and members of the Gu Family were constantly guarding it. However, the disciples of the Temple of the War God and the Burn Cloud Valley were not qualified to approach it and had been assigned to the periphery.

The Gu Family’s actions greatly displeased Gu Feng. True, the purpose of their coming here was to fight to the death against the Charm and Demon Clans, but that did not mean that they could simply act as cannon fodder.

The Gu Family’s arrangements clearly showed that they did not trust them. The Valley Master of the Burn Cloud Valley, Bu Feiyun, had visited Gu Feng once because of this. He just wanted Gu Feng to go negotiate with Elder Qing. However, after thinking about Elder Qing’s temper, Gu Feng shook his head and refused. It seemed that the best thing to do would be to wait and see how things unfolded.

It had been the Temple of the War God who had taken the initiative, so they couldn’t just abandon the Burn Cloud Valley. When the time came, they would have no choice but to let the Temple of the War God charge to the front. Seeing Gu Feng say so, Bu Feiyun had no choice but to leave with a sigh.

Elder Qing had been in secluded cultivation for the past few days. Gu Feng busied himself with training the disciples of the Temple of the War God, while the Gu Family busied themselves with practicing their formations. A group of Void Martial practitioners, forming a formation centered around a Martial King, unleashed a murderous aura that filled the valley.

To Gu Feng’s surprise, aside from Elder Qing, there were also two Martial Emperors guarding the valley. One of them was none other than Elder Gongsun. The man in white accompanied him. Every time he saw Gu Feng, he would behave with disdain and great dissatisfaction. However, Gu Feng would just gaze meaningfully at the ring on his hand, causing the latter to instantly put on a sullen face.

The peaceful days did not last long. One day, as Gu Feng was practicing with the disciples of the Temple of the War God, he suddenly heard the sound of rolling thunder. He looked up and saw that the sky was clear and blue. How could there be thunder out of the blue?

At this moment, someone in the void exclaimed in surprise, They’re here!

Gu Feng leapt into the air and left the valley. He was completely stunned by the scene before him. From the western horizon, hordes of pitch-black figures approached them, overwhelming the sky. The thunderous sound was not thunder at all, but the roars of a vast number of beasts!

The Demon Race!

The crowd suddenly came to their senses, their hearts sinking at the same time. The Demon Race had arrived. What about the Charm Clan?

At this moment, dozens of voices suddenly appeared in the void about thirty miles ahead. An endless sound wave spread out, Which Demon Clan Emperor has come here? Please show yourself!

Caw! Gu Lan, how are you still not dead? A voice resounded out of thin air, and then figures flickered, with several figures appearing in the void thirty miles away almost simultaneously.

The Peng Huang has yet to ascend, so how could this old man bear to leave first? Gu Lan said indifferently, May I ask why you Emperors have come here?

Humph! Humans are still so hypocritical. At this point, what else is there to say? Naturally, we’re here to reclaim the territory that belongs to the Demon Race. The speaker’s voice was like a bell, causing Gu Feng’s ears to tingle even though he was thirty miles away.

The Purple Emperor is still as straightforward as ever, Gu Lan said calmly. We, the Human Race, have come to exterminate the Charm Clan, which has been a scourge to all clans. We have no intention of becoming enemies with the Demon Race. As long as the Charm Clan is eliminated, we will immediately withdraw from the Yu Mountain Range. Please bear with us.

Haha! Haha! The Demon Emperors laughed loudly, and the Peng Huang exclaimed, Did you hear that? The Human Race intends to eliminate the Charm Clan. My friends, won’t you show yourselves?

By the decree of the Peng Huang!

A voice came from behind the Demon Race, and a dense swarm of shadows rose into the air, appearing above the Demon Race. At the same time, three shadows stepped on the void, approaching the emperors.

From afar, Gu Feng could only tell that these three shadows were somewhat shorter than normal humans, and standing in front of the Demon Emperors, they looked even more like children.

Peng Huang, Purple Emperor, what is the meaning of this? Gu Lan asked coldly. Could it be that the Demon Race intends to assist the wicked? Although he had suspected that the Charm and Demon Clans had joined forces, Gu Lan still harbored a glimmer of hope.

Hahahaha! The Peng Huang laughed heartily. Gu Lan, have you become more confused as you age? Isn’t it obvious enough? The Human Race has dominated the Nine States Continent for three hundred thousand years; it’s time for a change of rulers.

Who is the confused one? Gu Lan retorted coldly. Have you forgotten how the Charm Clan treated all the clans three hundred thousand years ago? Does the Demon Race want to become the food of the Charm Clan once more?

Gu Lan! The Peng Huang shouted angrily. At this point, you’re still spouting nonsense. How did the Human Race treat its former comrades-in-arms? Now, my Demon Race barely survives in the mountains and forests, while the other clans have either been exterminated or reduced to your Human Race’s prey. If my Demon Race does not strike back now, will there still be a Demon Race in the Nine States after another three hundred thousand years?

Peng Huang, you’re the one who’s confused! Gu Lan shouted. The Demon and Human Races have lived in peace for three hundred thousand years. Although there have been minor disputes, they have never escalated into a major war. Once the Charm Clan dominates the Nine States with their evil techniques, that will truly be the end for your Demon Race.

Heh heh! One of the shadows let out a strange laugh, The Human Race has gotten even better at sowing discord. Once the Charm and Demon Clans unite the Nine States, we will share the world equally and thereafter not interfere with each other. It’s the reproduction rate of your Human Race that’s terrifying, severely damaging this land. The Nine States Continent three hundred thousand years ago was not the mess it is today.

Exactly! The Purple Emperor added coldly. It’s all these Human Race fools who have turned the Nine States Continent into a polluted mess. How prosperous and thriving was the Martial Path of the Nine States Continent back then? And look at it now. In a few tens of thousands of years, the Nine States Continent may not even produce a Great Martial Emperor.

Have all of you Demon Emperors really thought this through? Gu Lan said in a deep voice.

Let’s cut the crap! the Peng Huang said with disdain. Most of Leizhou has already fallen into our hands, and the Human Race in the other states are also retreating steadily. Do you really think you can stop the combined forces of our Charm and Demon Clans with your meager numbers?

Hearing the Peng Huang’s words, the hearts of the tens of thousands of Human Race martial practitioners sank. They had not expected the situation on the Nine States Continent to be so dire. They had originally planned to wait for reinforcements from the other states, but now it seemed that there was no hope of that.

Gu Lan suddenly burst out laughing. I never thought that the Peng Huang would resort to psychological warfare. The Human Race has spent three hundred thousand years cultivating its strength. Do you really think we will fall so easily? Are you not afraid that from this day forward, the Demon Race will be wiped out from the Nine States Continent?

You’re quite optimistic, the shadow said with a strange laugh. I wonder if you’ll still be able to laugh when the Human Race is destroyed?

Humph! Gu Lan said coldly. In that case, let us fight! The entire Human Race awaits you! Please!

Prepare to die!

The Peng Huang let out a cruel laugh and suddenly shot backward. The Martial Emperors of the Charm and Demon Clans left at the same time.

At this moment, on the distant horizon, the Charm and Demon Clans appeared, one above the other, covering half the sky. From time to time, the ground shook violently, indicating that fierce beasts were gathering here.

Prepare for battle! Gu Lan shouted. Within a thirty-mile radius, figures suddenly rose into the air. In an instant, more than one hundred thousand martial practitioners formed into thirty-six formations and took up positions in different directions.

Formations?

Gu Feng’s heart skipped a beat. This should be the Gu Family’s reliance for guarding this place. It seemed that it was still the Heavenly Gang Thirty-Six Formation, except that the distance between each formation had been greatly reduced.

With the speed of Void Martial practitioners, a distance of several miles was nothing.

He looked at the distant horizon where the allied forces of the Charm and Demon Clans were gathered. Their numbers were countless, and it was impossible to estimate them accurately. A rough estimate put their numbers at at least a million, which was far more than the Human Race.

However, the lowest level of cultivation of the Human Race present was Void Martial, while this might not be the case for the Charm and Demon Clans.

Chapter 498: Wartime Speech

Attack!

With the Peng King’s furious shout falling, a dark mass of