Published: December 26, 2024
“Oh, come to hold me accountable!”
Hearing the words of the Ancient Language City Lord Gu Liushen from the sky, Qin Chen felt a stir in his heart and a cold smile appeared on his face.
Clearly, this was just an excuse the city lord was using; if he truly wanted to hold someone accountable, did he really need to come all the way here?
However, even if it were true, Qin Chen was not afraid of him. Although the unparalleled Earth Saint was terrifying, he wasn’t without the means to fight back. If it came to blows, relying on his Abyss Demon Mystique and entering the Yama Demon Tribe valley with the advantage of time and place, even the unparalleled Earth Saint would not necessarily be able to kill him; he could easily maneuver around.
In fact, if he was not careful, even the unparalleled Earth Saint could end up in trouble.
As for what Lord Aolie said about taking responsibility, he didn’t rely on it at all. Even if what the other party said was true, he wouldn’t bet his life on anyone's promise.
"My life is determined by me, not by the heavens," this was a principle Qin Chen understood long ago.
After all, life is far too important, and no one should entrust their life to someone else's promises.
“That kid named Qin Chen, come out and meet me at once.
You have such guts, daring to bully my son Gu Qizun, who gave you the courage?”
The booming voice resonated like thunder, crashing towards the people of Cang Xuan City, carrying a shocking force that frightened everyone's courage.
Gu Liushen stood up, a tall martial artist clad in glazed armor, entirely emerald green, resembling jade. His towering figure blocked out the sunlight, as if obscuring the light in the sky.
As he stood there, a terrifying aura emanated from him; anyone who met his gaze felt their hearts tremble.
His eyes swept across the people in the Noah Ark, finally settling on Qin Chen.
“Father.”
Aoqing Ling, who was hiding behind Aolie, hurriedly stood up, seemingly reminding her father to protect Qin Chen.
She had come along to the Demon Saint Treasure this time because during the grand ceremony, she broke through to the peak of the early Earth Saint realm, and with some treasures on her, she possessed a certain level of defensive ability. Lord Aolie also let her come to witness it.
As long as she stayed hidden inside the Noah Ark and didn’t come out, she would naturally be in little danger.
“Daughter, don’t worry; young friend Qin Chen is a distinguished guest of Cang Xuan City. A mere Gu Liushen thinks he can threaten us, it’s simply a joke.”
Lord Aolie patted Aoqing Ling's shoulder, coldly saying: “That Ancient Language City has no Heavenly Saint treasures; that Bitter Sea Boat is just a superb Earth treasure. I don't know what reason they have to dare challenge me so openly in Cang Xuan City. If we don’t give them a lesson, then all the major powers might follow suit, wouldn’t that throw everything into chaos?”
“You brat, it’s you who has crippled our Gu family’s young master Gu Qizun. How bold of you to act like this; a great disaster has already befallen you. Come out quickly, kneel and accept your death; you may still avoid some pain.”
Inside the Bitter Sea Boat, a late-stage Earth Saint expert roared, pointing at Qin Chen, “Is Cang Xuan City really going to protect this brat?”
“Indeed, this young friend Qin Chen is our distinguished guest of Cang Xuan City. In my Cang Xuan City, who dares to touch him?”
Lord Aolie sneered repeatedly, “Ancient Language City, Gu Liushen, not only are you disregarding the rules by peering into the treasures of Cang Xuan City, but you also dare to demand people from me?
Let’s see who dares!”
“Is that so?”
A distant, leisurely voice echoed over.
Once again, an overwhelming holy aura and endless glow appeared in the southern sky, revealing a warship rumbling forward. Upon the deck of the warship, numerous strong figures emerged, all late-stage Earth Saints.
Among them stood a terrifying figure: a middle-aged man with gray hair and beard, who appeared frail but emanated a shocking, towering presence; he was also an unparalleled Earth Saint.