Translator: AnubisTL
The behavior of Yu Ying and the others made Zhu Tao and Shen Wei suspicious, their faces fluctuating between uncertainty and doubt. From the group they had just killed, they heard that the evil man had been slain and also about Gu Feng's astonishing display of power.
The process was bizarre and mythical, making it hard for them to believe.
Especially Zhu Tao, as an Outer Sect Disciple of the Sunset Glow Sect, despite cultivating at Carp Mountain, he was well-versed in Gu Feng's exploits.
The Myriad Tribulations Physique, with its unparalleled strength, allowed him to challenge opponents beyond his level. In the Body Tempering Realm, he could single-handedly kill over thirty Qi Refining Third Level cultivators.
Even though he had now advanced to the Qi Refining Realm, it was still too short a time for his actual combat power to match that of an ordinary Qi Refining Sixth Level, let alone defeat a Qi Refining Seventh Level, which was absolutely impossible.
Recalling that Gu Feng had mentioned the evil man controlling the Corpse Warriors was his Third Uncle, they analyzed the situation and concluded that Gu Feng must have made a deal with the evil man or used the name of the Sunset Glow Sect's Elder to intimidate him into leaving and staging a show together.
After all, the evil man was Gu Feng's Third Uncle, so it was plausible that he would do him a favor.
Yu Ying and the others' boldness further confirmed this possibility; they must be bluffing.
"Zhu Tao, don't overthink it. I don't believe someone who dares to break into the Qi Refining Realm has the ability to kill a Qi Refining Seventh Level," Shen Wei said with a heavy voice, his face muscles twitching, urging, "The Elders from various sects should already be on their way. Let's finish them off and leave no evidence."
Hearing this, Zhu Tao's heart stirred. If Gu Feng truly had the strength to kill a Qi Refining Seventh Level, why would he have endured his mockery without reacting?
With this thought, Zhu Tao felt reassured and coldly addressed Gu Feng, "Gu Feng, stop bluffing!"
Then, nodding to Shen Wei beside him, they both waved their hands, and their underlings swiftly surrounded Gu Feng.
The others were well-known, but Gu Feng was somewhat of a mystery. They decided to deal with him first!
Gu Feng tilted his head slightly and shook it, "The storage pouches you got from the cave, you all have them on you, right?"
"Nonsense, kill him!!"
With their order, a brutal battle erupted.
It was truly brutal, like a scene from hell, with piercing screams and blood splattering everywhere...
Gu Feng was like a hellish reaper, each strike drawing blood and ending lives!
It was as easy as an adult dealing with children, effortless and without difficulty.
Watching their subordinates fall in despair, Zhu Tao and Shen Wei were horrified, trembling all over.
They finally realized that what those people had said was true; Gu Feng indeed had the strength to kill a Qi Refining Seventh Level cultivator.
"It was all Zhu Tao's coercion, don't kill me!!"
"We were wrong, please forgive us!"
"Ah—"
Ignoring their pleas, Gu Feng remained unmoved. Once he decided to act, he would kill them all without letting anyone escape.
"Gu Feng... Gu Feng, let's talk. You want the storage pouches, right? They're all here!" Terrified, Shen Wei backed away, taking off a ring from his left index finger and throwing it to Gu Feng.
This was the first time Gu Feng had seen a storage ring, a valuable item indeed, with a large space and blood recognition, unlike storage pouches which were easily lost.
Yu Ying and the others sat calmly, pointing and laughing at Zhu Tao and his group, occasionally clinking their cups.
"Zhu Tao is nothing, no match for Gu Feng at all!"
"Qi Refining Sixth Level, Gu Feng doesn't even care."
"Tsk, entered the sect on the same day, yet he excels in both cultivation and wealth, while I struggle to even touch his heels."
"In a few months, there might be no one in Carp Mountain who can match him, the top of the Qi Refining Realm, easily within reach."
"..."
They marveled and revered, Gu Feng's image growing ever larger, his invincible demeanor deeply etched in everyone's minds.
"Gu Feng... you killed my brother, he deserved it, I won't seek revenge, let me go!
Right... I also have a storage ring, with lots of Spirit Stones and rare treasures, all for you, as an offering!"
Zhu Tao was even worse than Shen Wei, who at least resisted a bit before surrendering, but Zhu Tao never even tried to fight back from the start.
The reason was simple: after Gu Feng's first punch killed a peak Qi Refining Fifth Level cultivator, Zhu Tao was terrified, losing all courage to face Gu Feng.
"Gu Feng, I also have some status in the Unwavering Sect, we had no grudges before today, even if we fought, we could become friends..." Shen Wei trembled, his face filled with fear.
Despite his usually violent nature, in front of Gu Feng, he had become a pitiful, helpless rabbit, smiling obsequiously, speaking with humility.
Gu Feng looked at them with disdain, curling his lips. They were ruthless when strong but submissive when weak, lacking any principles.
Just as he was about to kill them both, dozens of mysterious lights flew from the distance, quickly landing before everyone.
"Elder Bai, save me, Gu Feng from the Sunset Glow Sect, he killed everyone and tried to kill me too!"
Shen Wei reacted quickly, shouting towards one of the Elders, looking extremely wronged.
Gu Feng kicked him down, stepping on him, blood gurgling from his throat.
"Gu... Gu Feng, you're still deluded at this point!"
Zhu Tao also started acting, accusing Gu Feng, "Elder Shang, you must uphold justice for your disciple, Gu Feng is despicable and shameless, hiding his strength while we were all heavily injured, ambushing us without warning..."
"You bastard! How can you twist the truth like that?" Yu Ying threw her roasted meat to the ground, shouting angrily.
Shameless, Zhu Tao was truly shameless.
Gu Feng, stepping on Shen Wei, watched with interest as the Elders from various sects and Zhu Tao, clinging to Elder Shang like a lifeline, accusing him vehemently.
He didn't refute, just watched their performance calmly.
"Gu Feng, don't think that being a disciple of the Sunset Glow Sect allows you to harm people from my Unwavering Sect!"
Elder Bai's eyes widened as he shouted.
The other Elders, including Elder Shang from the Sunset Glow Sect, stood as if in deep meditation, seemingly indifferent.
They were all shrewd, with high abilities in discerning people and situations, quickly seeing the issues in Zhu Tao and Shen Wei's statements, realizing the truth differed greatly from their accusations.
"Elder Shang, Zhu Tao and Shen Wei abandoned us during the decisive battle against the evil man... even shamelessly ambushed us halfway... these people, they killed them to cover up their cowardly behavior!"
Yu Ying spoke up for justice, with Chao Yuan and others adding details, arguing with Elder Bai.
Gu Feng felt his scalp go numb, his ears growing calluses!
Was it really this troublesome?
These were Elders, wouldn't they be able to determine the truth of how those disciples died?
It was unnecessary!
So, while everyone's attention was on the argument, Gu Feng acted.
His left leg, stepping on Shen Wei's waist, suddenly increased in force, and with a loud bang, Shen Wei's waist sank deep into the ground, his upper body and legs lifting high, splitting him in two!
Instantly dead!
"Gu Feng!!! You really don't take my Unwavering Sect seriously!" Elder Bai's hair and beard stood on end as he roared!
(End of the Chapter)
🔥 Read on Patreon.com/AnubisTL – Up to c140. [+8.2k Words]
☕ $5 Tier lets you Read Ahead of the pack!
📖 Translated 262,000+ Words and counting!