Martial Master

Boom!

A terrifying aura descended, emanating a dreadful oppressive force. A figure slowly walked out from the crowd.

So astonishing! His presence spread throughout the area, causing everyone present to instinctively retreat, unable to withstand his imposing aura.

This person's gaze fell upon the spirit tree that Qin Chen was excavating, and he frowned, asking, "What kind of tree is this?"

Earlier, he sensed an astonishing aura of spirit fruit in this location, which prompted him to rush over. Yet, upon arriving, he found nothing.

"Gu Cang Martial Emperor!"

Everyone gasped in shock upon seeing the newcomer, exclaiming in awe.

"It's the Gu Cang Martial Emperor from the Xuanyuan Empire!"

"An eighth-tier late-stage powerhouse!"

"Why is he here?"

"It's over!"

A chill ran through everyone's hearts, and their expressions changed dramatically.

Gu Cang Martial Emperor, an eighth-tier late-stage Martial Emperor from the Xuanyuan Empire, was incredibly powerful and had extensive means.

Among so many people, although there were a few who barely approached the eighth-tier late-stage peak Martial Emperor, they were merely eighth-tier mid-stage or mid-stage peak Martial Emperors in front of Gu Cang.

Before entering the Ancient Yu Realm, Gu Cang was already an eighth-tier late-stage Martial Emperor, and he hailed from the exceptionally formidable Xuanyuan Empire. His reputation was well-known in the area.

Now, more than a year had passed, and with Gu Cang's strength, it was unknown to what level he had elevated his cultivation.

No wonder, only a powerhouse like Gu Cang could silently approach this place without anyone noticing.

Qin Chen quickly dug up the colorful spirit fruit tree and placed it into his storage ring, then looked towards Gu Cang Martial Emperor.

Gu Cang Martial Emperor appeared to be in his forties, looking handsome and mature, exuding a certain charm that captivated others.

His entire being was surrounded by an ancient aura, forming an invisible spatial barrier, clearly indicating that he was an eighth-tier late-stage Martial Emperor.

As he entered, everyone bowed in respect, not daring to be negligent. Although they came from different factions, offending Gu Cang Martial Emperor in this Ancient Yu Realm would make it easy for him to kill them.

Moreover, they should also express the respect due to other top-tier Martial Emperors from different factions.

Gu Cang Martial Emperor slightly raised his head; having received such treatment before, he naturally did not care about this reverence. However, when his gaze shifted, he focused on Qin Chen.

It was very simple; only he and You Qianxue did not show any special respect, which was too conspicuous. Furthermore, Qin Chen had actually put away that mysterious tree after he arrived.

But he was not concerned because he believed that if he wanted something, Qin Chen would certainly hand it over obediently.

"Oh, so it's you, the kid from the Alchemy Pavilion. You're quite bold to challenge Feng Lei Emperor outside the Ancient Yu Realm. You have some guts!"

Gu Cang Martial Emperor laughed casually, a hint of disdain in his smile. He had the qualifications and strength to do so.

However, he was also somewhat puzzled as to why so many people would allow Qin Chen to take that ancient tree, which seemed quite strange.

"Speak, what happened here just now?" he said lightly, his tone calm but carrying an undeniable authority, like an emperor questioning his subjects.

"Well, this seems unrelated to you?" Qin Chen frowned and replied.

To encounter a late-stage Martial Emperor from the Xuanyuan Empire was... a bit troublesome.

Qin Chen was not afraid of him; rather, it was that there were too many people around, making it inconvenient to act on certain matters.

"Gu Cang Martial Emperor, we take our leave first," someone said, bowing before turning to leave.

Boom!

Suddenly, a black light fell, and that person was blocked by a stream of light. The ground beneath him silently cracked open like molten lava.

"Did I permit you to leave?"