Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start

Chapter 120: Chapter 112 The Death of Cao Zhen_1

Cao Zhen naturally saw the look in Liang Xu's eyes just before his death, but he didn't care at all.

In fact, he was inwardly cursing Liang Xu for being worthless, feeling that he was too easy to defeat, and died after just a few moves.

With Liang Xu dead, that Vajra Stage martial artist went after Cao Zhen.

As the legitimate son of the Marquis of Pingxi, Cao Zhen was in the early stages of the Vajra Stage, but his strength was extraordinary. Fighting two against one, he was only at a disadvantage, yet he still managed to hold on for a moment.

Gu Chen naturally saw this too. He was unhurriedly entangled with the two Vajra Stage martial artists from the demon sect, but he feigned a somewhat strenuous appearance.

Cao Zhen saw this and was somewhat displeased. Gu Chen had killed those two assassins from the Blood Cloth Tower without much effort just a while ago, but now, against the two Vajra Stage martial artists from the demon sect, his movements had actually slowed down.

He had keen eyes and could tell that Gu Chen was clearly not using his full strength; he was deliberately delaying.

"Gu Chen, if I die today, you will be miserable. My father will not let you off!" Cao Zhen threatened Gu Chen.

Upon hearing this, Gu Chen smiled and said, "Brother Cao, I am but an Outer Gang Stage martial artist, and it's already quite difficult for me to withstand two Vajra Stage martial artists. What do you expect me to do?"

"You're hiding your strength!" Cao Zhen angrily said.

The four martial artists from the Red Flame Demon Sect saw that Gu Chen and Cao Zhen were actually infighting and were happy to witness this scene, a hint of a smile emerging on their faces as they watched the spectacle.

Of course, Gu Chen's strength truly alarmed them. So, they made up their minds to kill Cao Zhen while he was at odds with Gu Chen, and then, the four of them would join forces to deal with Gu Chen.

Whoosh!

One of the Vajra Stage martial artists fighting Gu Chen soared away to confront Cao Zhen, leaving only the martial artist merged with the demon ghost to battle Gu Chen.

Gu Chen, seeing this, didn't interfere, letting the opponent leave. He was actually glad to see this, as it suited his intentions perfectly.

"Gu Chen!"

Cao Zhen was furious to the extreme. It must be said, his combat strength wasn't weak. Facing three opponents, he still managed to hold on.

"Young Lord Marquis truly has commendable strength!" Gu Chen exclaimed.

His demeanor infuriated Cao Zhen even more. His eyes were bloodshot, but he could do nothing about Gu Chen.

As the battle continued, Cao Zhen's injuries multiplied. Now, no one could save him; even Huang Xiu was tied up in his own fight, his life hanging by a thread.

Cao Zhen took a deep breath and said, "Gu Chen, I promise you, if you save me today, I will remember your kindness. Once back in Tiandu, I will never bother Gu Qingyan again!"

Gu Chen glanced at him but did not respond.

Cao Zhen ground his teeth and said, "I can swear to you!"

"You boys really look down on us, don't you!"

At this moment, those three Vajra Stage martial artists of the Red Flame Demon Sect were not happy. They had not yet defeated Cao Zhen despite being three against one, and the man still had the leisure to talk. They were also somewhat displeased.

"Big Purple Sun Hand!"

The three shouted in unison, their palms igniting with a shocking purple demonic flame, slamming fiercely towards Cao Zhen.

"Heavenly Gang Body Protection Skill!"

Cao Zhen's pupils dilated, and he bellowed, his palms suddenly coming together, mobilizing all of his bodily strength. His skin took on a faint golden hue, and as his inner qi surged, a semi-transparent protective qi barrier appeared around his body.

Boom!

Three palms stamped onto the protective barrier formed by Cao Zhen's body, and with a sound, Cao Zhen immediately spewed out a mouthful of fresh blood, his complexion quickly becoming ashen.

Given the foundation Cao Zhen had built in his martial arts journey, if he were given time, he could very well reach the second level of the Vajra Stage, where one's body becomes as sturdy as bronze and iron.

But now, having recently entered the Vajra Stage, with shallow cultivation and fighting one against three, he simply couldn't be a match for those three Vajra Stage martial artists from the demon sect.

Quickly, Cao Zhen's protective barrier exploded, and he was sent flying sideways.

In mid-air, Cao Zhen kicked powerfully, miraculously rebounding through the air, and shot directly towards the distance.

The three martial artists from the demon sect changed expressions, not expecting that after all this, they had not managed to kill Cao Zhen but instead allowed him to escape.

Gu Chen also narrowed his eyes, surprised that Cao Zhen had such a skill. Worthy of being the legitimate son of the Marquis of Pingxi, he did indeed possess a wealth of superior martial arts.

Gu Chen understood that if Cao Zhen escaped today, it would be difficult to have another opportunity to kill him in the future.

The three martial artists from the demon sect were also unwilling to give up and chased after him directly. Clearly, they had also realized the extraordinary status of Cao Zhen, which the Red Flame Demon Sect had investigated beforehand.

Cao Zhen fled rapidly, his inner qi being consumed quickly, but he did not hesitate for a second, continuously throwing medicinal pills into his mouth to replenish his inner qi as if they were candy beans.

But just then, a faint sound reached his ears.

"Young Lord Marquis, let me accompany you on your journey."

Cao Zhen, hearing this, was startled immediately. That was Gu Chen's voice!

He saw, about ten meters away, Gu Chen standing there, his fingers moving slightly, and at once, an invisible force shot out.

Whoosh!

Cao Zhen's ear twitched at the extremely slight sound, then his entire body suddenly stiffened, halting in place.

That brief pause sealed Cao Zhen's fate.

"Die!"

The three martial artists from the demon sect shouted and came upon Cao Zhen, their palms imprinting simultaneously onto the back of his heart.

"Pfft!"

Cao Zhen violently coughed out a large mouthful of fresh blood, his face pale as paper.

His clothes ripped, revealing the soft armor underneath made from golden silk—a superior treasure weapon.

This was what the Marquis of Pingxi had given Cao Zhen for his protection, which was why he hadn't died from the blow just now.

Gu Chen's eyes grew sharp as he made a split-second decision, leaping into the air and shouting, "Young Lord Marquis, don't panic, I'm coming to your aid!"

Now Cao Zhen felt as though all his organs were burning, his throat was scorching, and his mouth was full of blood froth. His Adam's apple moved, leaving him unable to utter a word.

He could only glare at Gu Chen with intense resentment, his eyes ferocious like a vengeful ghost. If given a chance, Cao Zhen truly wished to tear Gu Chen to pieces and eat his flesh raw.

The three martial artists from the demon sect frowned and swung a palm at Gu Chen.

"Pfft!"

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Gu Chen took their palm strike, his complexion turned pale, and he directly "spit" out a mouthful of fresh blood.

"Young Lord, run quickly!"

At this moment, Gu Chen was still shouting for Cao Zhen to run first. If someone who didn't know their relationship were here, they would definitely think that Gu Chen was truly unmatched in loyalty and righteousness.

But at this point, Cao Zhen's legs were weak, his inner breath had been depleted, and he could not muster any strength at all. Where could he run? He could only stand there, staring furiously at Gu Chen.

"You two can go down to the underworld together!"

The three Vajra Stage martial artists from the demon sect sneered, and six palms simultaneously struck towards Cao Zhen and Gu Chen.

Bang!

Gu Chen took a hit and was sent flying horizontally through the air, vomiting several more mouthfuls of fresh blood while mid-flight; after all, he had to follow through with the act.

"Ah—"

On the other side, Cao Zhen let out a loud cry as his body was torn apart, with his limbs being thrown far away.

Gurgle...

The only intact head rolled on the ground, coming to a stop in front of Gu Chen, squarely facing him with its eyes.

At the brink of death, Cao Zhen's eyes flashed with endless unwillingness and remorse.

But it was too late. What had happened could not be undone, and life only came once.

Seeing Cao Zhen's death, Gu Chen gently exhaled, with Cao Zhen's status being what it was, Gu Chen couldn't possibly kill him personally. He could only use such methods to plot against Cao Zhen.

To tell the truth, this indirect approach really wasn't as satisfying as fighting a real battle.

From a distance, Huang Xiu saw Cao Zhen's death and was immediately enraged, roaring with all his might, "Young Lord!"

The Martial Hall had sent out three people with Huang Xiu, and now all three were dead. Even Huang Xiu himself wasn't far from death.

The three Gang Qi Stage warriors were like cats playing with mice, not striking fatally; otherwise, Huang Xiu couldn't have held on till now.

"I'll give you a chance. Join our divine sect, and I can spare your life today," Hu Lie, the leader of the Kunyuan Sect, said coldly.

Upon hearing this, a hint of hesitation flashed in Huang Xiu's mind. He did not want to die. He had finally reached the Gang Qi Stage and was guaranteed a lifespan of at least one hundred and fifty years. He was only in his sixties, still in his prime, and there was so much he had yet to enjoy.

Seeing Huang Xiu's wavering, Hu Lie enticed him further, saying, "Just nod your head and today, not only can you escape death, but if you perform well, our divine sect can even offer you a secret technique to merge with a nefarious demon, allowing you straight passage to the External Gang Stage, long life and vision, and the hopeful future of achieving true personhood!"

Hearing this, Huang Xiu's eyelids twitched. Truth be told, he was really tempted.

Gu Chen, watching from afar, saw this scene and instantly frowned. If Huang Xiu surrendered, then everyone here would die.

At this moment, Huang Xiu was struggling internally. With the deaths of Cao Zhen and the others, even if he returned to Tiandu, not to mention the distant Marquis of Pingxi, even Uncle Dingyuan and the Marquis of Wuwei wouldn't let him go.

Huang Xiu gritted his teeth. Just as he was about to agree, suddenly, a clear voice echoed from afar.

"Devils and heretics, leading people astray with your fallacies!"

Suddenly, a figure appeared out of nowhere at the entrance of the Kunyuan Sect, wearing a blue shirt and moving with grace. It was none other than the commander of the Jing Tian Department, Chen Yu.

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At this moment, Chen Yu, seeing the wreckage on the mountaintop, furrowed his brows.

After Gu Chen and the others had left, he pondered over the matter for a long time and felt that something was wrong. So, he left the city at night without informing anyone.

But, regrettably, it seemed he was still a little too late; many of Jing Tian Department's personnel had died, including all three with Cao Zhen.

Huang Xiu had also sustained severe injuries, and had he arrived any later, Huang Xiu might have already betrayed Da Xia.

"To join the demonic cult and betray Da Xia is a crime that implicates nine clans! Can you escape, but can your family?" Chen Yu said indifferently.

Upon hearing this, Huang Xiu's face was filled with shame, and he was unable to utter a single word.

"Chen Yu, you've finally arrived. We've been waiting for you for a long time!" At this time, the two elders who had clashed with Chen Yu sneered.

Chen Yu glanced at them and said nonchalantly, "Defeated underlings!"

"You!"

The complexions of the two elders changed, their gazes towards Chen Yu becoming incredibly grim.

At that moment, the demon sect martial artist who had yet to act stepped forward languidly to the forefront.

He was a middle-aged man with a pale, beardless face and sharp features; within his eyes, streaks of black energy subtly shimmered.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Chen Yu felt a surge of danger and instantly became alert.

"Elder Wei!"

When they saw the middle-aged man, Hu Lie and the others immediately bowed and greeted him.

This man, named Wei Jiang, was an elder of the Red Flame Divine Sect, ranking significantly higher in status and strength than Hu Lie and his two companions.

"Are you Chen Yu?" he asked in a flat tone.

Chen Yu frowned, sensing Wei Jiang's profound cultivation which was not much weaker than his own.

Moreover, seeing the tendrils of black energy seeping out of his pores, he knew that this man had likely fused with a nefarious demon.

Nefarious demons were as powerful as the Gang Qi Stage warriors of the Human Clan.

Seeing Wei Jiang made Huang Xiu's heart beat wildly; he knew that a casual strike from this man was not something he could withstand.

He glanced at Chen Yu and whispered, "Master Chen, this looks bad. Shouldn't we retreat first?"

Chen Yu gave him a cold look and said nothing.

As Gang Qi Stage warriors, if they wanted to leave, the four on the other side might not necessarily be able to stop them. After all, Chen Yu was very strong, and leaving was not an issue for him.

And Huang Xiu, despite anything else, possessed the cultivation of the Gang Qi Stage. With Chen Yu, he also had a great chance of escaping.

In Huang Xiu's opinion, staying here was akin to waiting for death.

But Chen Yu had different thoughts. He could leave, but what about Gu Chen and the others?

Without him to counter Wei Jiang, Jing Tian Department's personnel would likely all be killed with a single strike from Wei Jiang.

Then, with eyes cold and detached, Wei Jiang looked towards Chen Yu and delivered the final ultimatum, "Submit, or die."

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