Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start

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Just as Gu Chen was about to make his move to kill Yuan Qian, suddenly, not far away, the Dragon Transformation Pool shook violently. Immediately after, a myriad of lights burst forth, and dragon energy boiled and tremored both heaven and earth.

Such a phenomenon instantly drew the attention of everyone present.

"The Dragon Transformation Pool is about to open!" someone couldn't help exclaiming.

Indeed, the enchantment that separated them from the Dragon Transformation Pool was visibly dissolving.

At the slowest rate, it would take about a quarter of an hour for entry into the Dragon Transformation Pool to be possible.

Seeing this scene, everyone's breathing suddenly grew heavy, some with eyes reddened as they stared at the Dragon Transformation Pool.

After all, that was a supreme treasure land that could enable a leap to Dragon Gate, achieving the most fundamental sublimation of life. Entering the Dragon Transformation Pool, even the weakest could double their strength, naturally making countless people envious.

Even Lu Xin, Mo Chen, and others were no exception. They were ecstatic beyond words, not to mention others.

"I have waited for this day far too long!" someone growled lowly, fists clenched, almost wishing to be the first to rush forward.

Fortunately, this individual still had a shred of reason left and knew that they were absolutely no match for Lu Xin, Mo Chen, and others, let alone having the three princes of the Holy Brilliance Dynasty lying in wait.

The Dragon Transformation Pool, each time, had only nine spots available for simultaneous entry, because within the pool, amidst the steaming dragon energy, one could see nine stone platforms standing erect, with various formation patterns flickering upon them.

Only by sitting cross-legged on the stone platforms in the Dragon Transformation Pool could a cultivator draw in the fortune within. Otherwise, jumping directly into the pool without the protection of a platform would lead to being crushed into powder by the accumulated energy of the formation over thousands of years.

Nine stone platforms represented nine spots. Those who entered the Dragon Transformation Pool first would absorb its fortune first, and the benefits and gains would be the greatest.

The leftovers would go to those who came after, in other words, living off the remnants of the first group.

Thus, the competition for the first batch's nine spots would certainly be incredibly fierce.

Mo Chen from the Dragon Sparrow Clan, Lu Xin from the Seven Stars Sect, even the Holy Brilliance Dynasty's First, Second, and Ninth Princes, Yuan Qian, the Power King from the Mighty Demon Ape Clan, and other top talents, all had their eyes fixed on the pool.

The first batch's seven spots, with their strength and status, should be uncontested.

The remaining two spots, however, would spark fierce competition.

Of course, this was under normal circumstances.

However, at this moment, an exception occurred—Gu Bai.

At this instant, Gu Chen's eyes were cold as he locked gazes with Yuan Qian. As the saying goes, adversaries are exceptionally hostile upon meeting; Yuan Qian's killing intent also surged, and his face was extremely stern as he saw Gu Chen.

"Gu Bai, today is the day you die. I will strip you of your burial ground to extinguish my hatred!" Yuan Qian, gritting his teeth, practically had flames shooting from his eyes upon seeing Gu Chen.

But then, the First Prince spoke up, glancing at the soon-to-open Dragon Transformation Pool, he sternly said to Yuan Qian, "Stay calm, the Dragon Transformation Pool takes precedence!"

As the First Prince of the Holy Brilliance Dynasty, he of course knew how important the Dragon Transformation Pool was. If not for the many legacies within their inheritance ground, the Dragon Transformation Pool could be considered the most important place in the entire ancestral land—bar none!

With Yuan Qian's talent and strength, entering the Dragon Transformation Pool would bring him immense benefits, critical for his future ascent to the throne. Naturally, the First Prince did not want him to waste his energy on such a diversion.

After all, Mo Chen, Lu Xin, and others were watching closely.

After hearing the First Prince's admonishment, Yuan Tian gritted his teeth, his features twisted in evident reluctance, but after only a moment's hesitation, he chose the Dragon Transformation Pool over entanglement with Gu Chen.

Clearly, Yuan Qian also knew the importance of the Dragon Transformation Pool. Once the nine spots were taken and someone started the transformation on a stone platform, there was nothing he could do, even with the formation's protection in place.

"Hmph, I'll spare his life for now!" Yuan Qian said with resentment, turning to face the Dragon Transformation Pool.

"Brother Gu," at that moment, Yun Zishu also glanced at Gu Chen, wishing to advise him that, compared to Yuan Qian, the Dragon Transformation Pool was clearly more important.

Because by now, Yun Zishu could see that Gu Chen was undoubtedly able to secure one of the first batch's nine spots and shouldn't waste his energy.

"Yuan Qian, come here and die!" Gu Chen's eyes flashed with cold light, his expression filled with ruthlessness. For him, the Dragon Transformation Pool would be his to enter first, and Yuan Qian, he intended to kill just the same!

"Brother Gu!" Seeing this, Yun Zishu's face changed slightly, worry lurking within.

"No matter, I won't need more than a moment to kill him!" Gu Chen said coldly.

"Arrogant!"

Hearing Gu Chen command him to come forward and die, and utter such a remark, Yuan Qian naturally couldn't restrain his fury and immediately bristled with rage, turning back around, with flames seemingly blazing in his eyes.

The First Prince saw this and looked at Gu Chen with a slight frown.

At such a juncture, seeing that a dispute between Gu Chen and Yuan Qian was about to ensue, even with the imminent opening of the Dragon Transformation Pool, many people's attention was still captured.

After all, one was currently a rising star, who had recently slain a widely known top talent, and the other was a young prince of the Holy Brilliance Dynasty's King Zhenan's domain, equally strong, and rumored to have possibly comprehended divine powers.

Their battle, just before the opening of the Dragon Transformation Pool, was naturally going to be the center of attention.

"Gu Bai, do you really think that with just a bit of strength, you can defy me? Don't forget, you're only at the God Transformation Realm. Killing you would be as easy as flipping my hand!" Yuan Qian said harshly.

In the past few days, Gu Chen's achievements had spread far and wide, and Yuan Qian was aware of Ye Meng's death, yet in his heart, there was still not the slightest worry.

Defeating those of higher realms was formidable, but in the eyes of many, there was one aspect that was considered Gu Chen's insurmountable flaw.

That was the cultivation realm, also referred to as divine powers!

God Transformation Realm, even with a top expert's blessings, could hardly hope to comprehend divine powers unless one possessed a talent equivalent to the Ice Emperor's. But no one believed that possible—describing it as a fantasy would still not suffice.

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Therefore, at the early stage of the Huanxu Realm, Yuan Qian, who had mastered supernatural powers, naturally assumed that he was much stronger than Ye Meng of the Azure Gold Night Demon Clan.

As he said himself, with the supernatural power unleashed, what could Gu Chen possibly use to fight him?

"Take me down in an instant? I think it's you who will be taken down!" Yuan Qian shouted, ignoring the interference of the crown prince, and made his move directly.

"Come here and die!"

At this moment, Yuan Qian's expression was cold as he stretched out his fingers, forming the shape of dragon claws. An incredibly powerful suction force came forth, instantly stirring up a fierce wind as if a hurricane had struck.

"Dragon Capturing Hand!" The second prince spoke and identified the origin of the move Yuan Qian was using.

This was a technique King Zhenan had acquired during his youth when he entered the ancestral lands of the Holy Brilliance Dynasty. Once Dragon Capturing Hand was executed, it was said that even dragons might be captured, let alone other cultivators.

Now, an immensely strong attraction force was directed at Gu Chen. The fierce wind tousled his hair and caused his dark robe to flutter loudly. Many people around could not help but squint their eyes and continuously move back.

However, what caused Yuan Qian's expression to change was that Gu Chen's legs seemed to be rooted in place, no matter how hard he tried, Gu Chen stood there, completely immovable.

The crown prince and others were also taken aback by this scene.

Even so, Gu Chen paid no attention to Yuan Qian and instead turned his gaze towards Lu Xin of the Seven Stars Sect.

Originally, the feud between him and Yuan Qian had started because of Lu Xin. Now that they had met, Gu Chen had no intention of letting either of them off.

Seeing Gu Chen's gaze directed at him, Lu Xin frowned, feeling a bad premonition rising within him.

Sure enough, the next moment, Gu Chen said coldly, "Lu Xin, you too, come here!"

Arrogant!

Presumptuous!

At this moment, seeing Gu Chen's words, there was an immediate uproar, with countless people looking at him with shock, and the words "utterly arrogant" involuntarily appeared in their minds.

After all, both Yuan Qian and Lu Xin were incredibly powerful among the younger generation. Defeating even one of them would be a significant achievement, known throughout the world. What were they witnessing now?

Gu Chen actually intended to face both of them alone? And even at a whole realm lower in cultivation?

Furthermore, there were rumors that Yuan Qian and Lu Xin might have both comprehended supernatural powers. Without any supernatural powers and at a lower realm, how could Gu Chen possibly fight?

"Has this Gu Bai gotten a bit too carried away?" many people couldn't help but think.

To anyone, this seemed like a suicidal act. Apart from Princess Xidie and Yun Zishu, no one present favored Gu Chen's chances.

Even the ninth prince was no exception. He frowned, thinking that his future brother-in-law was indeed too reckless, something even he would not dare to do.

"Hmph, a small fry is a small fry. Achieving a little success and they can't suppress the smugness in their hearts, trying to overexhibit themselves. Little do they know, this is digging their own grave," the second prince snorted coldly.

The crown prince also raised an eyebrow, feeling that Gu Chen was too arrogant. Such a person would definitely not live long in the upper realms.

Did he truly think he was the descendant of an immortal-level Dao lineage, or one of the top ten strongest monsters among the Ten Thousand Tribes?

With what strength, what background, did he dare to be so arrogant and speak such words?

For a time, many people here shook their heads, seeing no hope for him, and some even had undisguised scorn on their faces.

"A single man against two top prodigies with supernatural powers, isn't this courting death?" someone even voiced this, very direct and sharp.

Even Mo Chen from the Dragon Sparrow Clan and the Mighty King from the Mighty Demon Ape Clan felt a wave of strangeness.

"Are you seeking death?" Lu Xin of the Seven Stars Sect, with a dark expression and undisguised murderous intent in his eyes, directed at Gu Chen.

"Who do you think you are, a descendant of an immortal-level Dao lineage, or one of the top ten strongest monsters? You are so arrogant that it's borderless, walking the path to your own demise!"

Yuan Qian sneered, saying, "No need for Brother Lu to make a move. I alone, with one move, can easily suppress him!"

"Shut up!"

Gu Chen looked indifferent as his figure flashed, disappearing from the spot in an instant. Such speed left everyone present unable to see, and instantly all their expressions changed.

Bang!

The next moment, when Gu Chen reappeared, he was already near Yuan Qian, startling the latter immensely, as he had no time to react.

"Arrogant? In the face of a bunch of rotten fish and shrimp, why don't I have the right to be arrogant? To be so ignorant, it's utterly laughable!"

As Gu Chen's frosty words sounded, Yuan Tian felt a shadow looming before him. His body shook, and he felt a sharp pain in his chest, involuntarily flying backward.

Whoosh!

The next moment, while Yuan Qian was still in mid-air, Gu Chen's figure appeared directly above him. His speed was so fast it was as if he had teleported, leaving no one able to react.

Simultaneously, Yuan Qian's expression changed dramatically, as he saw a foot mercilessly stomping down, a shadow rapidly enlarging in his pupils.

Everything happened in the blink of an eye, and for everyone present, it was over almost as soon as it began.

With a bang, what the crowd saw in the end was Gu Chen fiercely stomping Yuan Qian under his foot, shocking everyone present.

Suddenly, everyone was dumbfounded, without exception. Atop the vast mountaintop, only Gu Chen's cold words echoed, ringing like the clear sound of metal.

"Not even worth a strike!" Gu Chen's eyes flashed coldly, his hair flying about. Like a mighty demon king, he stomped Yuan Qian firmly under his foot, rendering him completely immobile!

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