Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start
Chapter 976 - 67: End of the Secret Realm_2

But unfortunately, Gu Chen was a person who didn't like to play by the rules.

"Gu Yan, Ninth Prince, do you still plan to continue your charade?" Gu Chen's gaze was cold as he looked at his enemy.

From the moment the Holy Sect made a move against him, Gu Chen keenly realized that his identity might have already been exposed in Gu Yan's eyes.

In fact, if one were familiar with his past and had thoroughly investigated his experience in the upper world, there was a considerable risk of Gu Chen's identity being exposed.

Clearly, Gu Yan had realized this, perceiving that something was amiss and seeing through his true identity.

Gu Yan's smile suddenly stiffened, but he still struggled to maintain it and said, "Brother Gu, what do you mean by this?"

Since both parties had already revealed their true colors, Gu Chen was well aware that once out of the secret realm, Gu Yan would certainly not let him go, so he naturally had nothing to hesitate about anymore.

"The Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty has sealed off the secret realm, and you have also summoned people from the Holy Sect to put me to death; the purpose should already be quite clear, shouldn't it?" Gu Chen spoke coldly.

As soon as these words were spoken, they were like a huge stone thrown into a lake, stirring up countless ripples on the spot.

"What?!"

"The Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty has sided with the Holy Sect?!"

"Is it the Ninth Prince who summoned the evil demons?!"

"We... we've been deceived?!"

For a moment, Gu Chen's statement immediately caused an uproar, and numerous people looked in shock, their eyes shifting towards Gu Yan, the Ninth Prince of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty.

The news that the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty sided with the Holy Sect was far too shocking; if it got out, it would definitely be the number one major news in the Gray Domain!

Gu Yan's heart trembled, and the warrior beside him shuddered even more. Although the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty was strong, if this matter were exposed, other domains would be alarmed and would send people to annihilate them.

After all, the threat of the Holy Sect to the upper worlds was too great, and given the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty's status within the Holy Sect, they must occupy high positions and may even uncover many secrets about the Holy Sect – it was a matter of great importance, and other supreme beings would definitely not let it go!

"Gu Jiuge, don't spout nonsense!" Gu Yan was also in a panic, his expression as dark as water as he said, "I reached out to you in good faith for a reconciliation, why do you speak such preposterous words? Do you not understand what the Holy Sect means in the upper world, with such a big hat thrown on us, my Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty will never accept it. Who is standing behind you, who instructed you to do this?!"

Gu Yan said in a deep voice, "I can swear on my life that the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty has no connection with the Holy Sect, but you, with your unpredictable background, even now we have no idea where you come from. If anyone is related to the Holy Sect, then in the entire secret realm, it is only you who are most suspicious!"

Upon Gu Yan's words, everyone's gaze once again turned to Gu Chen.

Indeed, Gu Chen was truly worthy of suspicion, especially regarding his origin which nobody knew about – from which Dao lineage or power he came.

"Is Gu Jiuge related to the Holy Sect?!"

Many people thought so and couldn't help but be greatly shocked; after all, a genius who can be listed on the Dao Gold List doesn't just pop out of a crack in a rock – without a master or vast resources it's very difficult for an individual being to get this far.

Thus, Gu Yan's words had a strong impact, raising doubts in many people's minds.

With the strength of the Holy Sect, to cultivate a monstrous talent like Gu Chen was normal. In history, it was not uncommon for such things to happen.

Even later on, those few successors of the Holy Sect shone exceptionally bright in the ensuing strife among the Ten Thousand Tribes across the three thousand six hundred domains of the upper world, obtaining not low rankings and becoming famous throughout the upper world.

At this time, Emperor Xia, who was beside Gu Chen, spoke up. This human emperor had a dignified aura, sweeping his gaze across the audience, and said, "If he's from the Holy Sect, would those demons and monsters only be targeting him alone?"

The Blood Orchid Clan's Blood Jade also spoke up, laughing coldly, "Gu Yan, you really are brainless. So, according to you, the Holy Sect likes to kill their own kind, specially setting their own against each other?"

"Right, the Holy Sect has been focusing on Gu Jiuge the whole time, completely ignoring all of us!" Many people who were slow on the uptake also suddenly realized, how could this be explained?

Gu Yan's expression darkened as he said, "Then on what basis does he say that the Holy Sect is related to my Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty? Does the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty have any reason to side with the Holy Sect?"

The Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty had living supreme beings within its ranks, and was a colossus in the upper worlds, renowned across the whole upper world, with deep roots in the Gray Domain and far-reaching influence.

If it were said that they had sided with the Holy Sect without evidence, it would be hard to convince people, and it could only stir temporary waves.

"Do you want evidence?" Gu Chen's mouth curved up, revealing a thread of cold amusement. His deep eyes looked at Gu Yan and said, "It's very simple!"

Feeling Gu Chen's gaze upon him, Gu Yan felt an ominous sensation from the bottom of his heart.

Whoosh!

In the next moment, before the crowd could react, Gu Chen's slender body stepped forward and he was already near Gu Yan, the ninth prince of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty.

"Brother Gu, do you dare?!"

Next to Gu Yan, a war general roared, his eyes red with fury, ready to intervene and prevent Gu Chen from succeeding.

He saw Gu Chen's intent. As long as he killed Gu Yan, the demonic power within Gu Yan would help him resurrect, and then everything would become clear.

Therefore, this war general naturally wouldn't allow it, ready to exert his full strength to take action.

"Clamor!"

Gu Chen spoke indifferently, his gaze fiercely compelling, merely flinging his sleeve. In an instant, the sound of wind and thunder surged like a furious thunderbolt across the sky. The leading war general of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty immediately spat out blood, his body nearly shattered as he was sent flying.

The gap was simply too great!

After activating his Body's Divine Storehouse and constructing two hundred heavenly channels, throughout the whole Cave Heaven Realm, across the thirty-six hundred domains of the upper realm, Gu Chen could be considered nearly invincible!

"Brother Gu, I'm going all out against you!" Seeing this, Gu Yan was instantly enraged and ready to fight to the death with Gu Chen.

"Gu Yan, do you really think, with your trivial strength, that you can stop me?" Gu Chen's eyes were cold and sharp. In the critical moment, he transmitted his voice to Gu Yan, "In the Nine States, I could crush you effortlessly, and now that we've come to the upper world, dealing with you is even easier!"

Back then, because Gu Yan had descended to the lower world in a spirit form and was destroyed by Gu Chen, even though he knew his spirit body died at the hands of Gu Chen, the specific details and memories were lacking, or rather, incomplete.

After all, with the barriers of heaven and earth between the upper and lower worlds, it was extremely difficult for a spirit body to transmit all information back, and Gu Yan in the upper world only knew a rough outline.

Hearing Gu Chen's words made Gu Yan's pupils drastically contract, his heart filled with immense rage.

"Do you really think I'm afraid of you?!" Gu Yan transmitted back to Gu Chen, his eyes wide open and his aura climbing steadily.

Bang!

However, in the next moment, reality harshly taught Gu Yan a lesson. With just a single punch from Gu Chen, he was completely unable to defend and was sent flying.

"Argh!"

Gu Yan vomited blood, his mouth filled with blood foam, his entire being in utter shock, unable to believe that he couldn't withstand even one move from Gu Chen.

It should be known that although the power of the demonic had not fully unfolded, it had erupted silently within him, and he had even used the methods given to him by the ruler of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty, elevating his cultivation to the full completion of the Cave Heaven Realm.

Yet, he was still no match for Gu Chen, struck by a blow that caused his body to spasm, sent flying through the air while continuously spitting blood.

"Futile."

That was Gu Chen's four-word assessment of Gu Yan. Without further ado, he stepped forward, directly catching up to the airborne Gu Yan, and struck out with another palm.

"Pfft!"

Gu Yan truly was exceptional, indeed far stronger than those other monstrous geniuses listed on the Dao Gold List of the domains. He took two hits from Gu Chen and his body didn't burst apart; he simply couldn't stop spewing blood from his mouth.

Hum!

Right at that moment, just as Gu Chen was about to finish Gu Yan with a third blow, the space of the secret realm suddenly became extremely unstable, the void flickering incessantly.

"The trial's time is over, we have to leave this place!" someone who saw this immediately exclaimed with joy.

Without any mishaps, the journey to the secret realm was also coming to an end!