Free Web NovelChapter 1402: Chapter 725: Strangulation
"Xuanxu Sect attacked my Emperor Sect yesterday. Have you ever regarded the agreement?"
Gu Sheng’s voice was cold as his gaze swept across the members of the Xuanxu Sect.
The Sect Leader of Xuanxu Sect, who was lying on the ground, had a face ashen as he gritted his teeth and said,
"You little bastard, you..."
Before he could finish speaking, Tantai Ying lightly waved his hand, and an even stronger pressure suddenly descended, pressing the Xuanxu Sect Leader’s face directly into the green bricks of the ground, making a dull crashing sound.
Gu Sheng said no more, turning to walk outside the hall.
"See you in the Martial Arts Arena."
Tantai Ying withdrew his pressure, allowing the Xuanxu Sect Leader to finally catch his breath and rise in disarray.
"Follow me! Today, I will surely take this little bastard’s life!"
Inside the hall, Ye Jianjia’s dim eyes rekindled with light as she watched Gu Sheng’s departing back, her lips slightly trembling.
"He... has returned..."
Long Yundao’s eyes gleamed brightly as he waved his hand.
"Withdraw the Sect Protection Array, all disciples follow me to the Martial Arts Arena!"
The Martial Arts Arena of Emperor Sect was built with special materials, enough to withstand the residual impact of battles from experts in the Earth Martial Realm.
Gu Sheng walked onto the stage expressionlessly, his robes fluttering without wind. Tantai Ying stood in the air, not far away, his gaze alertly scanning the surroundings to ensure no interference in this duel.
The Xuanxu Sect members followed closely behind, and the Sect Leader’s face was gloomy as he shouted to the disciples behind him.
"Whoever kills Gu Sheng, will be the sole successor for the next Sect Leader, with a reward of ten million Spirit Stones, and all future cultivation resources shall be provided by the Sect!"
Upon hearing this, the eyes of the Xuanxu Sect disciples immediately burned with greed. Especially the ten disciples from the Great Wilderness Holy Academy in the Earth Martial Realm, showed eager expressions.
"Haha, that head is mine for sure!"
A man with a hideous scar on his face licked his lips.
"Just you?"
Next to him, a disciple in the Second Realm of the Earth Martial Realm sneered.
"Don’t end up without even having a chance to strike."
The leading young man crossed his arms.
"I hope this Gu Sheng can hold on a little longer, don’t bore me too much."
Gu Sheng looked around, his voice was calm yet clear in every person’s ears.
"Time is limited. Those wishing to die should hurry."
"Arrogant!"
A roar of anger, as a Xuanxu Sect disciple leapt onto the stage. This person held a spear twelve feet long, its body glinting coldly, evidently a Top-grade Xuan Rank Spiritual Artifact.
"It’s Liu! Cultivation at the Fifth Level of Xuanwu Realm, his mastery of spear technique is phenomenal!"
Someone exclaimed among the Xuanxu Sect disciples.
On the Emperor Sect side, a disciple hurriedly advised.
"Gu, be careful, this man’s spear technique is ruthless!"
The disciple named Liu laughed grimly.
"Gu Sheng, remember the name of the one who kills you—"
Before he could finish, his figure charged towards Gu Sheng, the spear drawing a silver arc in the air, aiming straight for Gu Sheng’s throat!
Gu Sheng stood unmoving, merely lifted his right hand gently, and grasped in the air.
"Buzz—"
A piercing sword’s clamor resonated throughout the Martial Arts Arena, as the Protective Gang Qi around Gu Sheng suddenly condensed into a three-foot Qi Sword, its transparent blade emanating a chilling sharpness.
"Slash."
A simple word, the Qi Sword descended.
"Crack!"
The Top-grade Xuan Rank spear was split into two, the Qi Sword’s momentum unabated, slashing towards the chest of the disciple named Liu.
"No—"
The disciple named Liu screamed in terror, hurriedly trying to muster True Qi for defense, but it was already too late.
"Thud!"
Blood splattered, as the body of the disciple named Liu was severed in two at the chest, his upper half falling to the ground, organs and blood spreading a striking red on the stage.
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"Next."
Gu Sheng’s voice was not loud.
He stood on the stage, with seven corpses already lying at his feet, each chopped cleanly and swiftly by a single sword, exuding an unnerving efficiency.
The audience remained silent, even their breaths had become cautious.
"Next."
Gu Sheng’s voice remained calm, as if he had merely swatted a fly just now.
Below the stage, Shen Qingshi’s face contorted.
He turned to a stern-looking young man beside him.
"Han Xiao, it’s your turn. If this person isn’t eliminated, what face does our Xuanxu Sect have?" freewebnσvel.cѳm
Han Xiao nodded slightly.
"Rest assured, brother, a mere Xuanwu Realm cannot stir up anything."
Before his words finished, his figure vanished from where he stood. The next moment, a slender figure appeared on the stage, traveling fast enough that even the residual shadow had no time to dissipate.
"Core Disciple of Xuanxu Sect, Han Xiao."
The young man clasped his fists and saluted, his voice cold.
"Please enlighten me."
Gu Sheng squinted his eyes, showing a serious expression for the first time.
This young man, seemingly only in his early twenties, actually gave him a sense of danger.
What surprised him even more was the aura emanating from the opponent’s body, unmistakably...
"The First Level of Earth Martial Realm?"
Gu Sheng raised an eyebrow.
"Xuanxu Sect finally deemed it worthy to send out a big fish."
"Are you sure you want to die for others?"
Gu Sheng stood in the center of the Martial Arts Arena, his black robe fluttering without wind, and his gaze was chilly.
He grasped his right hand, a transparent Qi Sword formed of True Qi gradually took shape in his palm, the air around the blade distorted, emitting a subtle hum.
Han Xiao sneered, holding Yin Yang Life-taking Sword which split into two, a black and white Sword Qi coiling around him.
"Gu Sheng, someone wanted me to tell you—In your next life, don’t offend those you shouldn’t offend!"
Before the words were finished, Han Xiao’s figure suddenly blurred, the Fake Heavenly Rank Body Technique "Illusionary Phantom" activated, the whole person seeming to blend into the air.
The Xuanxu Sect disciples observing around the Martial Arts Arena exclaimed, even several elders nodded slightly—this movement technique had already touched the edge of the Space Law.
"Did Shen Qingyun send you?"
Gu Sheng suddenly spoke, while his body shifted half a step to the left.
"Slash—"
A black and white Sword Light crossed through where he had been standing, instantly corroding two deep marks in the green stones of the ground.
