153: Chapter 153: The Imperial Clan of Shenzhou, All Burned to Ashes
At the foot of Tiandao Mountain, crowds surged, and looking up, there were dense masses of people.
Even so, the crowd dared not make a loud noise here, because this was the entrance to the Supreme Beginning Holy Land, the overlord of Barren State. Those who dared to cause trouble here must be tired of living.
Just then, above Tiandao Mountain, in the Void Realm, several powerful auras descended. At the mountain gate, a small fiery red bird looked up, its eyes gleaming with a dangerous light.
“Is this the Supreme Beginning Holy Land?”
Several figures emerged from a spatial rift, their expressions arrogant, and powerful Saint King auras emanating from their bodies.
“Who are these people? Such a terrifying presence.”
As the crowd wondered, an incredibly arrogant voice came, “The Gu Family of the Divine State Imperial Clan has arrived! Why has the Supreme Beginning Holy Land not come out to greet us quickly?!”
People’s pupils immediately constricted. It was someone from the Divine State, and one of the three great Imperial Clans, the Gu Family. No wonder they were so arrogant.
However… a hint of schadenfreude appeared on everyone’s faces. This was Young Emperor Jiang Xuan’s territory. According to his personality, daring to be arrogant in front of him meant the Imperial Clan’s reputation wouldn't matter.
Above, seeing that the Holy Land remained silent, the expressions of the few people gradually darkened. The leader, dressed in a gray robe with green runes on his forehead, was Gu Xuantong, the envoy sent by the Gu Family this time.
Gu Xuantong’s expression was gloomy. A small Holy Land was so presumptuous, thinking that just because they produced a Genius, they could disregard an Imperial Clan.
He had originally thought that their arrival would make the Supreme Beginning Holy Land feel honored and flattered, and that Jiang Xuan would obediently return with them to become a member of the Gu Family.
In his heart, it was a great honor for an outsider to gain the recognition of an Imperial Clan.
Who would have thought? Not only was there no welcome, but after a long time, not even a single person was visible. When had Gu Xuantong, while traveling, ever received such treatment? This was disrespect to an Imperial Clan!
Among the crowd below, two distinguished middle-aged men stood, watching Gu Xuantong get rebuffed. They shook their heads and chuckled, “Heh heh, the Gu Clan is as arrogant as ever.”
The other man had disdain in his eyes. “Let him make a fuss. This will only benefit us. According to those around, this Young Emperor is not one to be pressured. The Gu Family chose the wrong person to try and exert pressure with their Imperial Clan status.”
After speaking, the two continued to look towards the mountain peak, their expressions rather playful. The Chaos Holy Body, ranked first among three thousand Physiques. Did the Gu Clan really think he was just some random nobody, whom they could just casually take away?
“Good, you won’t come out, will you? Then I’ll smash your mountain gate and see if you come out!”
Gu Xuantong had lost his patience, his face dark. He unleashed a punch with the power of a Saint King towards the peak of Tiandao Mountain.
Above the mountain gate pillars, the Vermilion Bird’s cold, furious gaze suddenly intensified. Its fiery red body instantly grew larger. Then, its tens of meters long wings flapped downwards, and two massive fireballs descended in an instant, carrying the force of Brahma.
Gu Xuantong’s gloomy face drastically changed, and his heart was greatly shaken. How could there be a Vermilion Bird at Saint King Perfection here!
Endless panic began to fill his heart. He was only at the Early Stage of Saint King, facing a Sacred Beast at the Great Perfection realm. He was sure to die!
However, reality would not give him too much time to think. The two fireballs, containing immense Qi, had already arrived before him.
“Ah!!”
Several screams rang out. The people behind Gu Xuantong instantly burst into flames. In less than a moment, they were burned to ashes.
The Vermilion Bird’s flames were the ultimate fire power in the world. They simply couldn't resist it.
Gu Xuantong’s face was grim. He released his Early Stage Saint King cultivation, and a white light shield appeared around him. He gritted his teeth and held on, cursing inwardly, “Damn it, what good person uses a Sacred Beast Vermilion Bird to guard the gate? Jiang Xuan, you son of a b*tch!”
“Boom.”
With a roar, two more massive fireballs descended. The white light shield could no longer withstand them and shattered instantly!
The scorching Vermilion Bird flames burned his entire body. Gu Xuantong screamed in pain, feeling as if his Soul was being scorched by the flames.
“Ah!! Supreme Beginning Holy Land, Jiang Xuan, the Gu Imperial Clan will not let you off!”
Not long after, as Gu Xuantong’s screams faded, the flames also disappeared into the Void Realm, leaving only the sound of extinguishing fire.
Below Tiandao Mountain, everyone stared blankly at this scene. It took them a long time to recover. “My heavens, the Supreme Beginning Holy Land has such a trump card! A Vermilion Bird at Saint King Perfection!”
How much time had passed from the appearance of Gu Xuantong and his companions until now? A Saint King expert had been burned alive right before their eyes, not even leaving ashes behind.
Everyone’s eyes slowly changed from dazed to excited. This was the force they wanted to join! It was too powerful; even a Sacred Beast Vermilion Bird guarded its gate. Their sense of security instantly soared.
The two distinguished middle-aged men exchanged glances, both seeing solemnity in the other’s eyes.
A Vermilion Bird at Saint King Perfection was enough to command their serious attention.
“Tsk tsk, truly remarkable. Such a powerful Sacred Beast is only used to guard the mountain gate.”
“Heh heh, we, as members of an Imperial Clan, have truly had our eyes opened in this Barren State today.”
Thinking this, the two braced themselves and flew forward together. There was no other way; the Chaos Holy Body was of great importance, and they had to try, even at the risk of death. They cupped their fists towards the Void Realm and bowed, saying, “Senior Sacred Beast, we are from the Li Tian Emperor Clan and the Xuan Yuan Imperial Clan. We have an urgent matter and wish to meet Young Emperor Jiang Xuan.”
After speaking, they felt a little uneasy in their hearts; Gu Xuantong had just been burned to death, after all.
Not long after, a cold male voice, carrying a hint of heat, came from the Void Realm.
“Wait!”
Hearing this, the two men breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, there was no immediate fire… On Tianxuan Peak, Jiang Xuan’s expression was unreadable. The Xuan Yuan Imperial Clan and the Li Tian Emperor Clan? He hadn’t expected to meet them so soon.
“Heh heh, I’d like to hear what you have to say.”
“Let them in.”
Outside Tiandao Mountain, the Vermilion Bird, having received the command, said indifferently, “Enter.”
The two middle-aged men were overjoyed. They cupped their fists in thanks and then entered the Supreme Beginning Holy Land’s mountain gate.
After a long time, the two met Jiang Xuan on Tianxuan Peak and were both astonished. Indeed, his aura was unparalleled, even surpassing that of an Imperial Clan Prodigy. The Qi emanating from him felt as if he could crush them at any moment.
“I am Li Tianyang, and he is Xuan Yuan Changqing. Greetings, Young Emperor.”
Li Tianyang and the other respectfully bowed to Jiang Xuan. Although they were from Imperial Clans, they had thoroughly researched this individual’s deeds and style of doing things before coming.
If you spoke nicely, perhaps nothing would happen, but if you put on airs of an Imperial Clan in front of him, heh heh, Gu Xuantong was a clear example.
Jiang Xuan slowly walked before the two, his expression calm. He first glanced at Xuan Yuan Changqing and asked, “Is Xuan Yuan Jin Xue a member of your Imperial Clan?”
The latter was momentarily stunned, then replied, “She is indeed our Young Miss. She returned to the Family a few days ago. Does Young Emperor know our Young Miss?”
Jiang Xuan shook his head. Since the proprietress hadn’t mentioned it, she must have her reasons.
Seeing Jiang Xuan shake his head, Xuan Yuan Changqing secretly felt it was a pity. He had thought they knew each other; otherwise, this trip would have been much easier.
Jiang Xuan then turned his gaze to Li Tianyang, his expression growing cold. “Are you from the Li Tian Emperor Clan?”
Li Tianyang’s heart skipped a beat, and at the same time, he felt some confusion. “What’s going on? Why did his tone change when it came to me? I haven’t offended Jiang Xuan.”
With trepidation and questions in his heart, Li Tianyang cautiously said, “Reporting to Young Emperor, I am indeed from the Li Tian Emperor Clan.”
Hearing this, Jiang Xuan’s eyes narrowed. He stared intently at Li Tianyang and slowly said, “Very good!”
After speaking, a mysterious power of space-time instantly erupted, freezing both of them, along with their current thoughts, in place!
A powerful Divine Soul power instantly invaded Li Tianyang’s mind. After a long while, Jiang Xuan frowned slightly, “None?”
In the latter’s memories, there was no information about his mother. Was it intentionally erased? Or was this person’s rank not high enough?
Fortunately, no major events had occurred in the Imperial Clan recently, so he would let Sword One inquire in the Divine State for now.