Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start

Chapter 381 Storm Approaching_1

Gu Chen watched the mysterious woman leaving and did not attempt to convince her to stay. Instead, a chill crept up in his heart.

"A storm is coming," Gu Chen said gravely.

The appearance of this mysterious woman gave Gu Chen a foreboding feeling; it seemed as if a great change was on the horizon for the nine provinces.

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This woman undoubtedly had an extraordinary background. Common forces couldn't have nurtured such a person. Even Gu Chen felt that not even the six sacred places could possibly produce such a transcendent individual.

He was a person of unyielding will and was not distracted by the woman's beauty; instead, he pondered the possible origins of this mysterious woman.

More than her flawless visage, it was her untainted and otherworldly aura that Gu Chen found unforgettable—as if she did not belong to this world.

"Could it be..." Suddenly, an astonishing conjecture dawned on Gu Chen, making him extremely solemn.

If his speculation was true, then it would be shocking, even terrifying!

"The situation in the nine provinces is becoming increasingly unpredictable," Gu Chen said with furrowed brows. He decided that, once the matters in Youzhou were resolved, he would definitely seek out the Tower Supervisor upon returning to Tiandu for clarity.

With the appearance of this mysterious woman, Gu Chen felt that the entire nine provinces had become more elusive and mystifying.

Demons, evil cults, the six sacred lands, and that mysterious woman—these were the four concerns that preoccupied Gu Chen the most.

"I must reach the realm of martial godhood as soon as possible!"

The emergence of the mysterious woman gave Gu Chen a renewed sense of pressure. Although she had said or done nothing, Gu Chen could already foresee that a storm was brewing, one that would shake the nine provinces to their core.

Only with absolute power could he suppress it all, quell any chaos, and ensure a peaceful life for himself and his family.

Thereupon, Gu Chen returned to the city of Youzhou and informed Governor Liang Zhao that he had killed Xiahou Longyuan and about Ling Yun Valley's allegiance to the Six Union God Sect.

As for the mysterious woman he encountered, Gu Chen did not mention her. He vaguely felt that it was a matter of great significance, not suitable to be disclosed to Liang Zhao.

"Lord Gu, are you saying that even Ling Yun Valley has allied with the demonic cult?!" Liang Zhao was astonished to hear this news.

As the Governor of Youzhou, Liang Zhao understood the might of Ling Yun Valley. Now that the defensive commander of Youzhou had died in battle and Ling Yun Valley along with the Xiahou family had joined the Six Union God Sect, they would be unstoppable if they made a move.

"We don't have much time left," Gu Chen said with a frown.

This news was so shocking that Liang Zhao even neglected the fact that Gu Chen had slain Xiahou Longyuan.

"By the way, Lord Gu, Xiahou Jie has confessed everything. Should we immediately exterminate the Xiahou family?" Liang Zhao asked.

"There's no need for that," Gu Chen shook his head, not wanting to stir trouble before he was powerful enough.

After all, with Xiahou Longyuan dead, there was little to fear from the entire Xiahou clan.

"Then how should we deal with Xiahou Jie?" Liang Zhao looked at Gu Chen with some hesitation.

"Kill him," Gu Chen said indifferently.

The Xiahou family's allegiance to the Six Union God Sect and their attempts to integrate with demons amounted to a betrayal of Da Xia and the Human Clan. According to the laws of Da Xia, they deserved to be executed!

Even their nine generations should be implicated. After this, the entire Xiahou family would cease to exist.

"Understood." Liang Zhao nodded. He wasn't the kind of Confucian scholar who was merciful, and he completely agreed with Gu Chen's approach.

"I wonder what Lord Gu plans to do next. Do we need to ask for reinforcements from Tiandu?" Liang Zhao inquired tentatively.

After all, among the border forces, there was a true martial god, a top master of martial arts. Even if Gu Chen was strong, he couldn't contend with such a powerhouse.@@@@

Suddenly, at this moment, a violent explosion rang out, followed by a long howl.

There were four people seated here and, upon hearing this noise, they were immediately startled.

"Has the young master left his retreat?!" one of the one-eyed elders exclaimed with joy on his face.

Bang!

The entire cave shook amidst the dust filling the air, and a sinister coldness spread throughout. Apart from the one-eyed elder, the other three people instinctively frowned.

What appeared before them now was a man who looked like a demon.

He was thin and emaciated, his body covered in black patterns with wings on his back, and his hands and feet sported sharp claws, along with a black tail that resembled a chain and flashed a cold light at its end.

This was a young man, exuding an evil aura as if he had stepped out of the abyss, fierce and terrifying.

"Young master!" The one-eyed elder knelt on one knee, offering a very respectful salute.

This naked man, covered in black patterns and with wings on his back, was none other than the young master of the Six Union God Sect—Lin Bai!

"Ahh—"

At this moment, Lin Bai's face was fierce as he howled to the sky, releasing the emotions within his heart unrestrainedly. The entire cave seemed as though it might collapse as plumes of dust shot up to the heavens.

The remaining three people, seeing Lin Bai in this state, felt a chill in their hearts.

"Young master, please calm your emotions," the one-eyed elder said, looking anxious as he repeatedly tried to calm Lin Bai.

"Gu Chen, I want you dead!" Lin Bai bellowed. When Gu Chen's name was mentioned, Lin Bai's sinister pupils were filled with intense hatred that not even all the waters of the four seas could wash away.

If it weren't for Gu Chen, how could he have become such a monstrous sight?

Back in the Coagulation Field, Lin Bai was beaten nearly to death by Gu Chen. To save his life, he burned more than half of his essence blood to escape. Although he survived, his martial arts cultivation was essentially ruined, rendering him a cripple.

His proud natural martial body had also turned into a useless shell, which was something Lin Bai could not accept. He nearly went mad.

Fortunately, he eventually sought the help of the secluded leader of the Six Union God Sect, Dugu Yun. Dugu Yun taught him a secret technique that was a matter of life and death. If he could endure it, it would offer him a broader sky than before.

This secret technique was to use Lin Bai's human body to fuse with demons, completely abandoning his original flesh and becoming a demon with the thoughts of the Human Clan.

This technique was much more dangerous than other demonic cult martial practitioners fusing with demons because it required abandoning one's own body. Lin Bai endured countless torments and came close to death multiple times before finally succeeding.

The price of success, however, was that he was no longer of the Human Clan; he had completely become a demon, which explained why he now looked as he did.

"Gu Chen, I will kill you, I must kill you!" Lin Bai howled like a madman, endlessly screaming Gu Chen's name, showing the depth of his hatred.

It could even be said that it was precisely this hatred for Gu Chen that allowed Lin Bai to succeed and become the first person to transform into a demon.

At this moment, Lin Bai, although he had human nature, also possessed the nature of a demon. Bloodlust gleamed in his eyes as he looked at the one-eyed elder and the others, somewhat groggy, with a desire to devour their flesh and blood to evolve.

"Young master, come to your senses!"

At that instant, the one-eyed elder shouted sharply. His cultivation was profound and managed to awaken Lin Bai.

"Roar!"

Lin Bai roared, "Where's Gu Chen, where is he? Did he return to Tiandu? I want to go to Shen Zhou, I want to slay him in Shen Zhou!"

Having just successfully fused, Lin Bai was clearly still somewhat muddled. Fortunately, the one-eyed elder's cultivation was powerful enough to suppress him.

"Young master, calm yourself. Gu Chen is not in Shen Zhou; he's also in Youzhou right now. Just calm down, and I will take you to kill him,"

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