Supreme Sword Master - Chapter 17
"Supreme Sword Master - Chapter 17: Revenge, Returning to the Gu Family!"
Chapter 17: Revenge, Returning to the Gu Family!
Outside.
The gathered members of the Gu Family stared at the longsword, their faces filled with anger and apprehension, yet no one dared to approach.
In recent days,
They had naturally heard plenty about what Gu Han had done in the Wilderness Forest.
Now that the main forces of the Gu Family were absent, they neither dared nor could stop him.
However.
Curses and insults were inevitable.
"Hurry, go inform Elder Gu!"
"What does this bastard want? Does he plan to destroy the ancestral hall?"
"Indeed, a wolf cub! He's repaying kindness with betrayal!"
"Nonsense!"
A Sha could no longer hold back and began arguing with the crowd.
"Young Master hasn't wronged the Gu Family—it's the Gu Family that has wronged Young Master!"
However.
Her voice was quickly drowned out.
"The biggest mistake Gu Tian made was bringing him back!"
"Don't mention him! Hmph, always favoring Gu Han—he didn't deserve to be the family head. Dying at the hands of this bastard is his just reward!"
"..."
"You all..."
A Sha's eyes welled up with tears.
"You're lying..."
...
Inside the ancestral hall.
"Father."
Gu Han carefully wiped the dust off the memorial tablet, muttering incessantly.
"You hear me."
"We've worked so hard for the Gu Family, step by step raising it to its current status, but they're all blind—they can't see!"
"Father, the Gu Family has rotted!"
As he spoke,
He slowly closed his eyes.
"If that's the case..."
"It no longer deserves to exist!"
...
Within the consciousness space.
"Hmm?"
The shadow, seeing Gu Han again, perked up.
"Boy, you're back! Have you thought it through? I told you before—becoming my disciple would benefit that little girl... Hmm?"
Mid-sentence,
He suddenly noticed Gu Han's unusual state.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, such heavy malevolence!"
Before,
Though Gu Han's words and actions carried some malevolence, it was nowhere near a tenth of what it was today!
"Unexpected."
The shadow looked astonished.
"You're truly born for demonic cultivation! How about it—consider becoming my provisional disciple?"
"I want revenge."
Gu Han got straight to the point.
"Help me with something."
"Help you? Why should I!"
"Consider it a favor owed to you."
"Hah! Your favors are worthless—I don't care... cough, cough!"
Seeing the dozen strands of sword intent hovering nearby,
His expression turned serious.
Instantly cowed.
"Cough... fine, tell me what you need help with. Though I'm a demonic cultivator, I'm also a warm-hearted person!"
"My father,"
Gu Han's tone was low.
"Was betrayed by those he trusted most from his own family... So..."
After hearing his story,
The shadow fell into an unprecedented silence.
Previously, he had spent most of his time asleep, only knowing that the golden seal had somehow ended up in Gu Han's hands. He hadn't learned much about what happened to Gu Tian.
"So that's how it is!"
After a long while,
He sighed deeply.
"Being betrayed by those you trust most... I understand that feeling! Very well, today I'll help you!"
...
Tianwu City.
At the center of the inner city,
A ten-zhang-wide stone martial arena stood.
At this moment,
The area around the arena was packed three layers deep, completely impenetrable.
At the front,
A middle-aged man with a stern expression, dressed in luxurious robes, sat at the center—none other than the city lord of Tianwu City, Liu Yuan.
On either side of him,
Were seated the heads of various families within the city.
However, aside from Gu Chang, the expressions of the other family heads were less than pleasant.
They naturally understood.
This competition was merely a formality. With Gu Yang's current strength, securing the championship would be effortless.
Liu Yuan didn't care.
As the city lord,
He only needed to maintain the stability of Tianwu City. As for the families... the more they fought amongst themselves, the better.
"Lord City!"
At this moment, a guard stepped forward. "The appointed time has arrived!"
"Mm."
Liu Yuan nodded absently.
"Then let's begin."
After speaking,
He instinctively glanced at the quiet room behind him.
Inside sat...
The Seventh Prince!
...
"Soul-Seizing Technique!"
Within the consciousness space,
The shadow explained to Gu Han, "Strictly speaking, it's not a divine ability, just a technique for utilizing soul power! Your soul power is incredibly strong, far surpassing others..."
As he spoke,
His heart bled.
This soul power... it's all mine!
Damn brat! Ever since I met him, nothing good has come of it!
"Good!"
Gu Han nodded.
"I understand."
This Soul-Seizing Technique was naturally handpicked by the shadow—it was perfectly suited for the current situation.
"By the way."
Before leaving,
Gu Han suddenly turned back.
"That favor still stands!"
Tch!
The shadow cursed inwardly.
What favor? I don't give a damn!
"However..."
He pondered, "This boy... has loyalty and righteousness... No, no!"
Halfway through his sentence,
He suddenly shook his head.
"I can't soften my heart!"
"I still need to find a way to kill him!"
...
Outside.
The gathered members of the Gu Family grew more and more heated in their curses.
Suddenly,
The doors of the ancestral hall opened again, and Gu Han walked out slowly, holding Gu Tian's memorial tablet.
In an instant,
Dead silence!
"A Sha."
Ignoring everyone, Gu Han drew his longsword.
"Let's go."
"Mm!"
A Sha wiped her tears and glared fiercely at the crowd.
"Young Master, these people are too wicked. I never want to come back here again!"
"Then we won't."
Behind them,
The crowd watched Gu Han's retreating figure, their hatred burning.
"By the way."
Gu Han suddenly stopped.
"There's one more thing."
Buzz!
The longsword trembled slightly, and two razor-sharp strands of sword qi suddenly shot out!
Rumble!
Amidst the despairing and resentful gazes of the Gu Family, the grand ancestral hall instantly collapsed into ruins!
...
Inside the martial arena.
Bam!
A streak of crimson surged through the spear in Gu Yang's hand, striking his opponent!
The opponent spat out a mouthful of blood and was sent flying off the stage!
"Next!"
Without even looking, Gu Yang swung his spear.
"Who's next?!"
"Master Gu Yang is too powerful!"
"Who dares to step up? He's unbeatable in a single move!"
"Tsk, tsk, there's no doubt about who will win the Martial Academy qualification!"
"..."
Around the arena,
The crowd buzzed with discussion, satisfying Gu Yang's vanity to the fullest.
In contrast,
The expressions of the family heads seated at the front were grim.
First came Gu Han!
Now comes Gu Yang!
What kind of luck has the Gu Family stumbled upon?
"Not bad."
Liu Yuan nodded and glanced at Gu Chang beside him.
"He shows some potential!"
"Lord City flatters us."
Despite his deep scheming, Gu Chang couldn't hide the smile on his face. "If Gu Yang can enter the Martial Academy, it will be a blessing not just for our Tianwu City, but even for Lord City himself!"
"That's true."
Liu Yuan naturally wouldn't reject his goodwill.
"I still have some old acquaintances at the Martial Academy. Before Gu Yang departs, have him visit the city lord's residence!"
"Thank you, Lord City!"
Gu Chang's smile widened uncontrollably.
Liu Yuan himself was an alumnus of the Martial Academy. With his recommendation, even if Gu Yang doesn't gain the Seventh Prince's favor, his future would still shine brightly!
"Hmph."
Suddenly,
A sarcastic voice rang out.
"Though Gu Yang is excellent, compared to Gu Han, he falls short!"
"Not just a little—far behind!"
The speakers
Were the heads of the Zhang and Wang families, the only two clans capable of rivaling the Gu Family.
"What do you mean?!"
Gu Chang's expression darkened.
"This patricidal sinner deserves death! No matter how talented he is!"
"But your Gu Family offered such a large bounty, and yet he remains unscathed!"
"Hmph, your Gu Family needs to be careful!"
The two weren't standing up for Gu Han.
They simply wanted to spite Gu Chang.
"Hmph!"
Gu Chang sneered.
"There's no need for the two of you to worry. In half a day at most, that wretch will be dead!"
On the stage,
Gu Yang remained calm, occasionally glancing toward the quiet room behind Liu Yuan.
That noble person...
Surely he must have seen my potential by now?
...
Inside the quiet room.
Cough, cough...
The Seventh Prince coughed violently twice, his already pale face growing paler.
"Your Highness!"
Behind him,
Chief Steward Li hurried forward, pouring spiritual energy into him without restraint.
"Enough."
The Seventh Prince waved his hand.
"Save your strength—it's useless."
"Your Highness."
Chief Steward Li's heart ached.
"What's so interesting about this Martial Academy qualification battle? Your body is so frail—you'd be better off with Master Xue, seeing if he's come up with anything yet."
"Hmm."
The Seventh Prince chuckled weakly.
"If he could think of something, he would have done so years ago. Sigh, these years have been tough on Master Xue as well."
"While I can still move,"
He glanced outside.
"I should take in more of the world's beautiful sights! Besides, this young man appears quite talented for his age. Who would have thought a small city like Tianwu would produce such talent!"
"Him?"
Chief Steward Li sneered.
"Such a person counts as talent? If we're talking about true potential, I encountered someone with Master Xue in the Wilderness Forest..."
Thinking of Gu Han,
His expression darkened.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing, nothing! Your Highness, let's return to Master Xue. This competition is almost over—there's nothing worth watching."
"Sigh, very well."
The Seventh Prince slowly rose.
"Once again, we'll trouble him."
...
Outside.
"What's this?"
Seeing no one stepping onto the stage after a long while, Gu Yang smirked arrogantly.
"No one left?"
"Hmph, as expected—a bunch of useless fools!"
Below,
Humiliated by his words, the young heirs of various families clenched their fists, their faces flushed red. But due to Gu Yang's overwhelming strength, none dared to step onto the stage.
"Lord City."
Ignoring the grim expressions of the other family heads, Gu Chang smiled smugly.
"In my opinion, this competition no longer needs to continue."
"It doesn't."
Liu Yuan slowly stood.
"Since that's the case, then this Martial Academy qualification..."
"Wait!"
Suddenly,
A low, raspy voice echoed from afar.
"Who's speaking?"
The crowd exchanged glances, but with so many people present, it was impossible to locate the source of the voice immediately.
"Hmm?"
But Liu Yuan,
With his third-level Spirit Accumulation cultivation, naturally pinpointed the source of the voice effortlessly.
"Gu Han!"
"It's him!"
Those who discovered it a moment later were naturally Gu Chang and the other family heads.
"Gu Han? Which Gu Han?"
"Nonsense, who else could it be?"
"Why has he returned now? Does he still want the Martial Academy qualification?"
"Ridiculous! A patricidal sinner—would the city lord tolerate him?"
"..."
Amidst the murmurs,
The crowd automatically parted, forming a path.
Gu Han, cradling Gu Tian's memorial tablet in his left hand and holding A Sha's hand with his right, walked emotionlessly through the sea of gazes and slowly approached the edge of the stage.
"Gu Han!"
On the stage,
Gu Yang's expression darkened instantly!
"The Martial Academy qualification,"
Gu Han calmly stared at him.
"Belongs to me. If you want it, you'll have to ask me first!"