Translator: AnubisTL
Gu Third Uncle, enduring several heavy blows, launched a fierce counterattack. However, Gu Feng, seemingly indifferent to his own life, also absorbed the hits with his body and swiftly retaliated, once again suppressing him.
"Dammit—"
Being overwhelmed by a junior filled Gu Third Uncle with rage.
"Kill—, kill those ants!" he ordered the Corpse Warriors to eliminate Yu Ying and the others.
Chao Yuan and his group retreated into the crevices, relying on the terrain advantage to barely hold on!
"Gu Feng, don't worry about us, kill that fiend!!" Yu Ying gritted her teeth against the onslaught of Corpse Warriors, shouting at Gu Feng.
Gu Feng, having just barely turned the tide and dragged the fiend into close combat, couldn't afford to be distracted.
Gu Feng's figure floated, selectively enduring Gu Third Uncle's attacks, using both hands and feet, constantly changing his attack patterns.
Gu Third Uncle felt an unprecedented sense of frustration. Gu Feng's attacks were just a few moves repeated, with only the sequence changing, yet they were incredibly hard to counter.
It was as if there was a mysterious rhythm in Gu Feng's attacks, each strike perfectly timed, leaving him flustered and struggling to respond.
If not for his realm advantage, he would have already been defeated.
The two roared, teeth clenched, engaging in a desperate struggle. Gu Feng, with his unique fighting style, forcibly dragged Gu Third Uncle, who was at the peak of the seventh level of Qi Refinement, into the mire of close combat.
Entangled together, they fought from the valley to the cave, and from the cave to the cliff's edge. Gu Feng, like a piece of sticky rice cake, always clung close to Gu Third Uncle, making it hard for the latter to escape.
This was a brutal battle of endurance.
Since Gu Feng had previously killed most of the sixth-level Qi Refinement Corpse Warriors, and with the hundred or so cultivators also retreating, Yu Ying and her group miraculously held off the wave of Corpse Warriors with the terrain advantage, freeing Gu Feng from any concern for the rear.
Awe, indescribable awe, these geniuses from various sects had never seen such a ferocious offense.
Gu Feng was like a beast in human skin, his physical defense was invincible, his attacks swift and fierce, inspiring both fear and a sense of invincibility.
The stars turned, the morning glow from the east spilled into the valley, yet the rumbling sounds remained loud.
Gu Third Uncle felt powerless. Although Gu Feng was clearly at his limit, he still stood firm. His confidence gradually waned, his will crumbled, and he began to think of retreat!
"Think you can leave?" Gu Feng's face was as pale as paper, but his eyes grew sharper.
In the battle that lasted all night, he had gained new insights into the "Ten Thousand Beasts Manual". Attacks didn't necessarily have to hit vital points; sometimes, striking key areas could be more effective.
This wasn't just a platitude, but a true path of attack.
A cultivator's head is the most crucial, the most concentrated area of defense. To hit it directly is very difficult, but by striking other areas to weaken the defense of the head, it becomes much easier to attack.
Gu Feng had already struck Gu Third Uncle's left shoulder dozens of times. The single-digit damage wasn't enough to cause discomfort.
But after dozens of hits, Gu Third Uncle did feel uncomfortable.
Just as he wanted to move his left shoulder, Gu Feng seized the moment and delivered a heavy punch to his temple. Such a blow made him dizzy and spitting blood.
With one successful strike, Gu Feng took a deep breath and unleashed a storm of attacks!
Pop—
After an unknown period, a faint sound like an eggshell cracking was heard. Gu Third Uncle panicked completely; his Spirit Energy Shield was broken!
With his defense greatly reduced, Gu Third Uncle was also completely suppressed in his attacks. Every time he wanted to escape, he just couldn't.
A strong sense of impending death loomed over him, filling him with fear.
Evil thoughts arose from his gall. Since he couldn't escape, he would fight to the death!
The two stood less than a zhang apart, dropping all defenses, fighting with all their might!
"More money... more money!"
With every strike, Gu Feng roared for more money, as if these words had a mysterious power, supporting him. He was like a roly-poly toy, his steps unsteady but he just wouldn't fall.
This was a battle of passion and perseverance, moving everyone. Yu Ying and the others clenched their fists, their throats tight, wanting to shout loudly but afraid of disturbing Gu Feng.
It was as if a heavy drum was being beaten continuously, the sound echoing through the valley and in everyone's hearts.
Gu Third Uncle felt indignant, wanting to shout at Gu Feng, it's just money, I'll give it to you, just let me go.
If time could be reversed, he definitely wouldn't have let Zhu Tao and the others take all the storage pouches; he would have fought to stop them and hand those pouches to Gu Feng now.
In a physical contest, he was clearly not a match. Blood kept spurting from his mouth, his momentum kept falling, and his low growls became weaker and weaker.
At this moment, he deeply regretted his early entry into the battle.
"If... the Corpse Warriors had dragged you to death... the outcome would definitely... not be like this..."
After Gu Feng hit Gu Third Uncle's head again, the latter's pupils dilated, the color within dimming significantly.
"Same difference!" Gu Feng said coldly, stopping his attack and quietly watching the last member of the Gu family besides himself.
"I regret it, when I was chasing you... I shouldn't have..." Gu Third Uncle's face was ashen, his bitter laugh intermittent, his hands weakly hanging down, his vitality rapidly fading.
Gu Feng curled his lip, not interested in hearing any more nonsense, gripped his neck, and with a slight twist, ended him!
The fiend was declared fallen, and the Corpse Warriors collapsed one by one.
Gu Feng, swaying, searched the body for the array control disk, unsure of how to use it, and simply crushed it. The array that enveloped the valley instantly collapsed.
The hundred or so cultivators looked at Gu Feng in fear, not daring to meet his eyes. Someone led the way, and they scrambled to flee, fearing Gu Feng would come after them!
"A bunch of bastards!" Chao Yuan spat towards their retreating figures, shouting disdainfully.
"Gu Feng, are you okay!" Yu Ying and the others came to Gu Feng's side, looking at the terrifying and fierce scars on his body, asking with heartache.
"As long as your promise of more money isn't a lie, I'm fine!" Gu Feng grinned, revealing a set of white teeth.
Guo Renkai and the others were speechless. At such a time, Gu Feng was still fixated on money.
Is money more important than life?
Looking at Gu Feng's appearance, they had reason to believe that without the incentive of Spirit Stones, he probably couldn't have lasted this long.
Money can make ghosts turn millstones, and it can also make Gu Feng unleash combat power beyond his limits.
However, this also showed that Gu Feng wasn't in serious trouble.
"Alright, more money, I'll give you five hundred thousand!" Yu Ying pouted, her eyes scanning the surroundings, looking at the bodies scattered all over the field, still feeling an unreal sensation.
They had actually defeated a seventh-level Qi Refinement cultivator and a large group of Qi Refinement Corpse Warriors.
Well, to be precise, it was Gu Feng who alone defeated these powerful enemies.
Her eyes shone brightly as she looked at Gu Feng, who was sitting on the ground recovering. A strong feeling rose from the bottom of her heart: Gu Feng would definitely go far on the path of cultivation, further than anyone present, and not even heavenly tribulations could stop him!
After taking a healing pill and meditating for an hour, Gu Feng had mostly recovered.
Everyone was amazed by Gu Feng's terrifying recovery ability.
"Let's go, back to the Sunset Glow Sect!" They buried the Corpse Warriors together, took Gu Third Uncle's head, and left the valley.
"Gu Feng? Why are you so excited?" Clearly still injured, Gu Feng's steps were light, as if he was in a hurry!
"Am I? Can you tell I'm excited?" Gu Feng blinked, smiling as he asked.
"Generally, when you smile and show your white teeth, it means you're agitated inside!" Guo Renkai scrutinized Gu Feng for a moment, saying with certainty.
"No, you're overthinking it!" Gu Feng pushed Guo Renkai away, stepping forward quickly.
Yu Ying and the others exchanged glances, following with suspicion.
As they approached the mountain pass, they finally understood why Gu Feng was excited.
Because ahead, there were bodies lying haphazardly, belonging to the cultivators who had left earlier.
"Gentlemen, congratulations on making it back alive!" A voice sounded, and dozens of figures appeared.
Zhu Tao, Shen Wei, and their underlings!
"Unfortunately, we can't let you leave alive to spread rumors, so please die immediately!" Shen Wei and Zhu Tao stood side by side, speaking with ferocious expressions.
The expected panic, fear, and scattering did not occur. Yu Ying and the others moved in unison, sitting down in a row, each holding a roasted leg and a bottle of Spirit Wine, chatting and laughing.
They were clearly ready to watch a show, not taking Zhu Tao and the others' threats seriously at all!
"This one's on the house, no extra charge!"
Gu Feng tugged at the corner of his mouth, stepping forward, muttering words like 'I'm injured' and so on.
(End of the Chapter)
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