Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start

Taoxu Road, being an immortal-level sect in the East Profound Region, has a reputation that spreads far across the three thousand six hundred realms of the upper world. Even if an authentic emissary from the Ten Thousand Stars Palace, the powerful backer of Seven Stars Sect, were to make an appearance here, the middle-aged man would still show no trace of fear.

"How could someone from Taoxu Road be here?"

The spectators were shocked by the middle-aged man's arrival, puzzled and confused, and they began to doubt the relationship between Gu Chen and Taoxu Road.

But for Gu Chen himself, and even Princess Xidie, the two instantly understood why this scene was unfolding.

It was naturally because of that saintess of Taoxu Road—Chu Yue Ling!

At this moment, the middle-aged man in Taoist robes and wooden hairpin spoke up, "Gu Bai is an outer disciple of my Taoxu Road. Although he has killed your disciples like Lu Xin and others, I have understood the full story. It is entirely due to their own asking for trouble, and it has nothing to do with Gu Bai."

"With that said, are you all convinced?" This last sentence, posed by the middle-aged man of Taoxu Road, was directed at the Great Powers from Seven Stars Sect and Heavenly Thunder Sect, among others.

They had little more to say, just these simple few words, and that immediately changed the expressions of the Great Powers from Seven Stars Sect, Heavenly Thunder Sect, the Dragon Sparrow Clan, Fire Crow Clan, and the Azure Gold Night Demon Clan, making their faces uglier than ever.

This time, it was their turn to swallow their pride.

Not long ago, they had tried to intimidate others with their power. But now, with the appearance of the middle-aged man from Taoxu Road, both in terms of strength and backing, he completely overwhelmed the five, leaving them speechless.

After a long silence, the Great Power from the Seven Stars Sect finally spoke with a stern face, "When did Gu Bai become an outer disciple of Taoxu Road?"

"What, does Taoxu Road need to report the recruitment of disciples to Seven Stars Sect? When you go back, ask Ten Thousand Stars Palace if they care to meddle to that extent!" the middle-aged man replied indifferently, his tone calm yet utterly shutting down the Great Power from the Seven Stars Sect, who went from pale to flushed with rage but dared not speak out any words of rebuttal.

Watching this scene unfold, Gu Chen profoundly realized the might of an immortal-level sect.

Even the formidable Holy Brilliance Dynasty couldn't intimidate the Seven Stars Sect, which remained haughty and unyielding.

Yet, in front of Taoxu Road, they could only accept defeat, being shut down completely.

"In the end, it all comes down to strength," Gu Chen sighed inwardly while his eyes grew even more determined.

He believed that one day, he would not need to rely on anyone, he could become immortal on his own, and even achieve a supreme status like the Ice Emperor!

At that time, no one would be able to point fingers at him, and such incidents would not recur!

The appearance of the middle-aged man from Taoxu Road also drew a close to this conflict that affected a hundred realms and involved five top-tier forces.

With Taoxu Road's support, it didn't matter whether Gu Chen had reason to kill Lu Xin and the others; the fact that he did was enough, such was Taoxu Road's power!

Even Gu Chen had to admit that having the support of a great power was beneficial, providing sufficient backbone in times of trouble!

In the end, realizing that their cause was futile, the Great Powers from the Seven Stars Sect, Heavenly Thunder Sect, Dragon Sparrow Clan, Fire Crow Clan, and the Azure Gold Night Demon Clan could only leave dejectedly.

In full view, the middle-aged man acknowledged Gu Chen's status as an outer disciple of Taoxu Road, and even with ten times the courage, they wouldn't dare to seek revenge afterward.

This matter, then, was truly concluded, or rather, it came to an end.

And Gu Chen's reputation was bound to spread throughout the hundred realms, and even to more distant lands!

Unrivaled in a hundred realms, as well as his status as an outer disciple of Taoxu Road, along with the turmoil of this incident, were enough to propel Gu Chen's fame to an extremely high level in the upper world.

Many had anticipated this outcome.

"Thank you, senior."

After everyone had left, Gu Chen approached the middle-aged man of Taoxu Road and expressed his deep gratitude.

Even if the others hadn't shown up today, Gu Chen was confident nothing would have gone awry, but his ultimate outcome would have been merely to flee. How could that compare to the present exhilaration?

"It has nothing to do with me, if you want to give thanks, go thank the Saintess," said the middle-aged man from Taoxu Road, shaking his head as he informed Gu Chen of the facts.

Just as he had guessed not long before, this middle-aged man had come here at the behest of Chu Yue Ling, the Saintess of Taoxu Road. Or rather, since Gu Chen left Qingyun Academy, this middle-aged man had always been present.

Chu Yue Ling also believed that with the opening of the Holy Brilliance Dynasty's ancestral land, Gu Chen might encounter some difficulties, which is why she made such arrangements.

"Now that things here are settled, I shall take my leave and return to Taoxu Road." After leaving these words, the middle-aged man did not wait for Gu Chen to continue thanking him and vanished with a flash.

As he had said, his mission was complete, and there was no need for him to remain. That the other party had made a move was enough for Gu Chen to feel deeply grateful.

"Brother Gu, that's great. With the identity of an outer disciple of Taoxu Road, whatever you do and wherever you go, it'll be much more convenient!" Yun Zishu was also overjoyed.

"I also owe thanks to Brother Yun's help," Gu Chen said, expressing his gratitude to Yun Zishu earnestly.

The latter shook his head, feeling that he hadn't really helped much, because as it turned out, even without him, Gu Chen would have been fine.

However, no matter what, Yun Zishu and the Yun family's kindness were already engraved in Gu Chen's heart.

Return kindness with kindness, and avenge wrongs as a duty—this was Gu Chen's principle in life.

Then, he turned his head to look at Princess Xidie who stood by his side, his expression unavoidably complex.

As the tenth princess of the Holy Brilliance Dynasty, adored by all, it was truly remarkable for her to have volunteered to stand by Gu Chen's side through thick and thin at such a critical moment.

After all, Princess Xidie didn't know that Gu Chen held the Yuding cauldron, with which he could escape from the brink of death.

In other words, this woman had come with the resolve to face certain death, which inevitably moved Gu Chen.

Elsewhere, in the Holy Brilliance Dynasty's palace, the Chief of the Imperial Guards, Yan Ming, returned to report the proceedings.

Upon hearing the report, the ruler of the Holy Brilliance Dynasty's lips curved upward, and a rare smile appeared on his majestic face, saying, "It seems that Xidie's judgment is sharp and ruthless, indeed just like mine from the past."

With this remark, the Sovereign had not used "We" but "I", showing just how special Princess Xidie was in his heart.

Then, disregarding the surprised look from Chief Yan Ming, the Sovereign muttered to himself, "This youngster must have other tricks up his sleeve that he hasn't used. It seems he is truly prepared. But, an outer disciple of Taoxu Road... Situ Yin, it looks like you've known about this for quite some time."

In the eyes of the Sovereign, all of these developments were likely prepared or known about in advance by the dean of Qingyun Academy.

That is why, having discerned Gu Chen's character, he could sit back and remain composed from beginning to end.

What the Sovereign of the Holy Brilliance Dynasty and the Dean of Qingyun Academy, two of the strongest beings who could overlook the Upper Realms, were thinking, Gu Chen did not know.

Now that everything in the spiritual realm had been resolved, he, along with Princess Xidie and Yun Zishu, was ready to return to Qingyun Academy.

After all, the greatest opportunity in the Upper Realms—the battle for supremacy among the Ten Thousand Tribes in the thirty-six hundred domains—would soon begin, and they needed to start preparing in advance.

With this thought, even Gu Chen's expression turned much more solemn, and his gaze deep and distant.

With his current strength, he couldn't be sure he could emerge on top in the so-called battle for supremacy among the Ten Thousand Tribes.

"I will need to improve my strength further before it begins," Gu Chen thought to himself.

Later that day, Gu Chen, Princess Xidie, and Yun Zishu gathered and officially left the Holy Brilliance Dynasty, taking a teleportation formation back to the Qingyun Academy!