Chapter 194 Dugu Jin

Although many people had long suspected this, they still held onto a glimmer of hope.

However, Gao Da's words shattered their illusions, and despair instantly filled the entirety of Wushuang City.

Some even began to shout for the city to surrender, clearly unwilling to be buried alongside the Dugu Family.

As soon as these voices arose, chaos broke out everywhere within the city.

Some of the bolder individuals even began to attack the city defenses, cursing Dugu Jin for trying to drag everyone down with him.

Had the Dugu Family not managed this place for generations and built up immense prestige, Wushuang City might have fallen from Gao Da's words alone.

Dugu Jin's eyes turned red upon hearing this. He ordered men to suppress the riots in the city while hurling curses back at Gao Da.

"You, surnamed Gao, stop spreading those deceptive lies! Our Old Ancestor is in good health; how could he be heavily injured!"

"Not injured? Heh, then why don't you have him come out and kill me?!"

"You!!"

Gao Da had an expression of having Dugu Jin cornered, certain that the Wushuang City Old Ancestor was on the verge of death and couldn't possibly fight.

His goal today was to spread panic. If his luck was good enough, he might even take Wushuang City before the Old Ancestor could emerge from seclusion.

At that point, it would be a massive achievement, and the position of the next Gao Family head would surely be his.

Gao Da's single sentence left Dugu Jin speechless, and the speed at which panic spread was far beyond imagination.

If this trend continued, Wushuang City would collapse from within without Gao Da even needing to lift a finger.

With things having come to this, Dugu Jin had no way back. He could only claim that the Old Ancestor disdained dealing with a junior, and that he would be the one to teach Gao Da a lesson.

"Dugu Jin, we've fought for so many years. When have you not been beaten by me until you're running with your tail between your legs?"

"Since you're bent on seeking death, I'll fulfill your wish."

"It wouldn't be bad for you to go ahead on the road to the Yellow Springs and scout the way for your family's Old Ancestor," Gao Da mocked.

"Shut up!"

Unable to endure it any longer, Dugu Jin lashed out, charging out of the city's protective array to clash with Gao Da.

However, after less than dozens of exchanges, Ye Fan could already see that he was no match for Gao Da.

Gao Da was at the Great Perfection of Core Formation Realm, while Dugu Jin was only at the seventh level of the Core Formation Realm. The difference in their power was clear, and Dugu Jin's defeat was only a matter of time.

Gao Da wore a rare gauntlet Magic Treasure. His large hands were like indestructible mountain peaks; a single strike was enough to tear the Void Realm, forcing Dugu Jin to use hit-and-run tactics, completely afraid to face him head-on.

"Hahaha! Dugu Jin, you're still the same, buzzing like a fly. You don't look like a City Lord at all."

"In my view, if not for your Old Ancestor's protection, this Wushuang City would have perished hundreds of years ago."

Even though he knew Gao Da was using provocation tactics, Dugu Jin's blood still boiled, and he nearly spat out blood from rage on the spot.

He exerted a great deal of effort to barely suppress his anger, fighting Gao Da with a steady and cautious approach.

The clash between the two instantly made the sky above Wushuang City as bright as day. The vast sea of Spiritual Qi surged violently, as if heaven and earth were changing color.

Atop the city walls, Dugu Meng was incredibly worried, wishing she could take her father's place in battle.

But with her Foundation Establishment Realm cultivation, she couldn't help at all. She could only silently pray for her father's safety and that Wushuang City would survive this crisis.

Dugu Jin was indeed worthy of being a City Lord. Despite the massive gap in cultivation, he managed to hold on for several hundred moves through his solid foundation and endless tricks, which actually made Gao Da feel he was losing face.

Originally, he wanted to toy with Dugu Jin, but he hadn't expected to be put in such an awkward position. He felt a sense of humiliated rage, and his strikes became twelve times more ruthless.

After another hundred moves of entanglement, Dugu Jin was clearly running out of strength. Gao Da seized a flaw and landed a punch squarely on his chest.

"Dugu Jin, die!"

Although Dugu Jin used his Flying Sword to deflect some of the force at the last moment, the blow still left him heavily injured. He crashed toward the ground like a meteorite.

When the dust cleared, Dugu Jin appeared in a wretched state. His protective Magic Treasure was shattered, a bowl-sized fist imprint was sunken into his chest, and he knelt on one knee, spitting out large mouthfuls of blood. He looked severely wounded by any measure.

"Father!"

Dugu Meng's eyes turned completely red at the sight. She instinctively wanted to rush out of the city but was held back by her subordinates.

The City Lord's life was in peril; if something happened to Dugu Meng as well, Wushuang City would truly be finished.

Gao Da hadn't expected such an unexpected windfall. As long as he killed Dugu Jin, Wushuang City would surely fall today!

"Old thief Dugu, accept your death!"

Gao Da sneered, gathering Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, preparing to completely obliterate Dugu Jin.

Dugu Meng was grief-stricken, and the citizens within the city were driven to the depths of despair.

At this stage, Old Ancestor Dugu still hadn't intervened, which undoubtedly proved that what Gao Da said was true.

Even if the Old Ancestor hadn't perished, he was likely not far from it.

Once the protective array was broken, everyone in Wushuang City would be doomed.

But just as Gao Da was about to strike and finish Dugu Jin, Ye Fan, who had been watching from afar, suddenly spoke.

"Where you can let someone go, let them go. Gao Da, you've had your fill of the spotlight today; it's about time you quit while you're ahead."

As soon as Ye Fan spoke, everyone inside and outside Wushuang City was stunned.

Gao Da turned his head and finally noticed Ye Fan. Once he realized what was happening, he couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"A mere Foundation Establishment Realm junior dares to spout nonsense here? I think you truly don't want to live!"

Gao Da had actually seen Ye Fan's flying boat long ago, but he hadn't taken it to heart, thinking it was just a passing Cultivator or merchant blocked outside Wushuang City.

Under everyone's astonished gazes, Ye Fan's body slowly rose into the air. This small action caused their pupils to tremble in shock.

"Core Formation Realm? He's actually a Core Formation Realm Cultivator?!"

Ye Fan's age and being a Core Formation Realm Cultivator really didn't seem to match. Even though he revealed his cultivation, many people still thought he was using some trick to put on a front.

Dugu Meng's beautiful eyes were full of disbelief as she instinctively turned back to look at Yun Li.

She saw the Little Girl puffing out her chest, her face full of pride, as if she had been waiting for this moment for a long time.

"I told you my Stinky Senior Brother is very powerful. Sister Meng, don't worry, he will definitely be able to save Wushuang City," Yun Li said seriously.

"This..."

Although it was shocking that Ye Fan displayed a Fifth Level of Core Formation Realm cultivation, that only meant his Aptitude was very good; it didn't necessarily correlate with his actual strength.

Even Dugu Jin at the seventh level of the Core Formation Realm had lost. Even if Ye Fan was a heaven-sent genius, what could he possibly do?!

Gao Da was also slightly surprised when he saw this, but he quickly recovered. The disdain in his eyes proved what he was thinking.

"Not bad, you indeed have some ability, but so what?"

"A mere Fifth Level of Core Formation Realm Cultivator dares to interfere in my Gao Family's affairs? I see you clearly have a death wish!"

Gao Da sneered and attacked. His gauntlet Magic Treasure grew as it flew through the air, pressing down like Mount Tai.

Dugu Meng felt as if her breathing had stopped. Her beautiful eyes trembled, and she didn't even dare to look.

But Ye Fan merely extended a single finger. It seemed like a pillar supporting the heavens standing between heaven and earth; no matter how much force Gao Da applied, he could not cross this chasm.

"This... what Divine Ability is this?!"