Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start
Chapter 1128 - 151: A Sure Kill_2

But Gu Chen reacted swiftly. The moment the bearded burly man showed up, he sensed something was amiss and immediately sent a message to Yun Zishu.

Had it not been for the time spent searching for a family elder, Yun Zishu would have arrived sooner. Thankfully, he still made it in time.

As for Princess Xidie, Gu Chen was somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected her to show up too.

Seeing the confusion in Gu Chen's eyes, Princess Xidie softly explained, "I was informed by my Ninth Brother, so I hurried over here."

At this moment, she felt a trace of fear. Knowing full well how dangerous the court justice could be, as the tenth princess of the Holy Brilliance Dynasty, she was not ignorant.

"This is my token; take it. If you encounter such a situation again, just produce my token. Who would dare to touch you then?!" Princess Xidie's bright eyes held a hint of ferocity, and surprisingly, there was even a trace of murderous intent on her delicate face. Clearly, Gu Chen's ordeal that day had truly angered her.

Even though Yan Ming had told her not to intervene, Princess Xidie could no longer sit back and do nothing.

After all, it was the other party who first violated the laws of the Holy Brilliance Dynasty. Had Gu Chen not reacted swiftly, promptly informed Yun Zishu, and she hadn't arrived in time, today's incident would have spiraled out of control.

"Alright."

Gu Chen knew Princess Xidie meant well, so he didn't make a fuss and accepted the token, still carrying her unique scent, and tucked it into his bosom.

"Rest assured, today's matter is far from over. Since Yuan Qian dared to act so recklessly, I'll make him pay, along with the entire King Zhenan's estate!" declared Princess Xidie, her expression severe. There was an indescribable aura about her, the nobility inherent to royalty.

After all, Princess Xidie was the tenth princess of the Holy Brilliance Dynasty. Although she usually appeared approachable, once enraged, she could indeed cause a tremendous stir.

"I should return to the palace," announced Princess Xidie.

She knew it wasn't appropriate for her to remain with Gu Chen any longer, especially since tonight's event was still unresolved.

Then, after casting a lingering glance at Gu Chen, she turned and left decisively to seek justice for Gu Chen in the imperial palace, truly acting with lightning speed.

Yun Zishu watched Princess Xidie with a look full of emotion. It wasn't just Gu Chen; even he, who had known her for many years and grown up with her, had never seen this side of the tenth princess before.

"Brother Gu, the princess... she..." Yun Zishu began to speak, his mouth opening and closing, but ultimately, he stopped short, unable to fully express his thoughts.

"Brother Yun, thank you for today." Gu Chen said with grave sincerity, bowing to Yun Zishu and the two Great Powers from the Yun family behind him.

Without Princess Xidie and Yun Zishu, Gu Chen might well have caused a huge commotion that day, one that wouldn't have been settled so easily.

Hearing this, Yun Zishu shook his head and replied, "What are you saying, Brother Gu? I'm just relieved you don't blame me."

He believed that had he remained by Gu Chen's side, such an incident wouldn't have occurred that night.

Fortunately, no harm had come to Gu Chen. Otherwise, Yun Zishu would have felt incredibly guilty.

Just then, Gu Chen's gaze sharpened, and he asked, "Earlier, I heard Xidie mention King Zhenan's estate and Yuan Qian. He's the mastermind behind tonight's events, isn't he?"

Having just arrived in the Holy Brilliance Dynasty, even though Princess Xidie and Yun Zishu had briefed him beforehand, he was familiar with King Zhenan's estate but had never heard the name Yuan Qian.

When the two Great Powers from the Yun family heard Gu Chen casually call Princess Xidie by her name, they were somewhat taken aback. However, recalling Princess Xidie's demeanor just moments ago, they thought nothing of it.

The two of them had been like statues that night, seeing and hearing, yet saying nothing—remaining silent throughout.

Yun Zishu looked somewhat conflicted when Gu Chen brought up Yuan Qian and explained, "You should know about King Zhenan, one of the most powerful figures in the Holy Brilliance Dynasty outside the imperial family, immensely influential and extremely powerful. Yuan Qian is the eldest son of King Zhenan's estate. Moreover, he is also considered the strongest among the younger generation not just in the Holy Brilliance Dynasty, but in the entire Spirit Realm."

"The strongest within the younger generation of the Spirit Realm?" Gu Chen raised an eyebrow at this statement. This Yuan Qian indeed seemed extraordinary.

"Even surpassing those princes of the Holy Brilliance Dynasty?" Gu Chen couldn't help but ask.

After all, he now knew that the current ruler of the Holy Brilliance Dynasty was an incredibly powerful being. Although the progeny including Princess Xidie were born late, they still carried the bloodline of a powerful being, with access to all the resources of the royal family. Could it be that they were still inferior to Yuan Qian?

Yun Zishu explained, "The Holy Brilliance Dynasty is the most formidable force in the Spirit Realm. Those princes barely challenge anyone and have not shown much of their true power. However, a few of them are indeed extraordinary and are not weaker than Yuan Qian."

"I see," Gu Chen nodded. Regardless, this eldest son of King Zhenan, Yuan Qian, was undoubtedly remarkable.

And without a doubt, looking at Yun Zishu's expression, he must have been defeated by this Yuan Qian before.

Yun Zishu continued, "That's not all. Yuan Qian is also close friends with Lu Xin from the Seven Stars Sect. Ever since Lu Xin arrived in Saint Hua City, he has been the one entertaining him."

After a pause, Yun Zishu added, "Moreover, Yuan Qian has a very unusual relationship with the crown prince as well."

"Hah," Gu Chen laughed upon hearing this. "So you're telling me I've unwittingly made another enemy?"

With Yun Zishu's explanation, Gu Chen finally understood that, although he and Yuan Qian had no prior grudges and had never even met, Yuan Qian still targeted him.

Without a doubt, it must be because of Lu Xin from the Seven Stars Sect!

"Yuan Qian, Lu Xin..." At that moment, Gu Chen's expression turned indifferent, his eyes gleaming, and a murderous intent began to rise within him.

Since his arrival in the upper realm, apart from when he learned of Gu Qingyan's injuries and faced Gu Yan, this was the third time he felt such an urge to kill.

Mainly because Yuan Qian's methods were truly ruthless. If it weren't for Princess Xidie and Yun Zishu's timely arrival that day, the situation could have really gotten out of hand, and Yuan Qian's schemes might have succeeded partially.

"Yuan Qian, I shall kill you!" Gu Chen's eyes were icy cold, his body exuded a sky-high killing intent, and the surrounding temperature began to plummet instantly, with even ice crystals appearing in the air.

There was nothing more to say. This so-called eldest son of King Zhenan was on Gu Chen's kill list. He was to fall by his hand, regardless of how grand the other's background might be; nothing could stop him!

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