186: New City God

In the bustling town, the power of the Divine Dao flickered, enveloping the entire Chaoyang City. Gu Yuchuan slowly analyzed this Divine Dao power and eventually became certain that this City God was merely a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator. This made things easy; he would just attack directly at night. Just a Foundation Establishment Cultivator—even within his own divine domain, he wouldn't be a match for him. Gu Yuchuan could rightly claim to be the number one person in the Foundation Establishment Stage in the world today.

The two of them found an inn and checked in. After all, it was still daytime, and there was still some time until nightfall. Staying outside all the time left them with nothing to do.

He set up a defensive Formation and a Spirit Gathering Formation in the inn and began to Cultivate properly. He wouldn't waste a single second of cultivation time now, striving to become a Golden Core Stage Cultivator as soon as possible.

When he opened his eyes again, it was already night, and they prepared to set out. Meanwhile, the City God Temple was not peaceful.

Within the City God's divine domain, he sat in the main seat, facing two black-robed men who exuded a bloody scent.

"City God of Chaoyang City, hear the Marquis's decree: search with all your might for the whereabouts of the Wang family's eldest Young Miss. Once found, kill her on sight."

The City God took the decree. "I will do my best, but if the Wang family's eldest Young Miss dies here, will it cause any negative repercussions?"

The leader of the black-clad men snorted coldly. "The Wang family is no longer a concern. The Marquis has already brought them to ruin. Now, Wang Ruolan is the only one left. Once she dies, the Wang family will be completely gone. Put some effort into it and let the people in the capital know that our Marquis is not to be trifled with."

The City God nodded. "I understand. I will do it well. If you two are not in a hurry to return, rest in the divine domain for a while. Tomorrow, I will have someone take you to the flying boat; it will be more convenient for your return."

They were all the Marquis of Champion's men, so it was necessary to maintain good relations. These two hidden guards wouldn't ignore the other's goodwill.

"In that case, thank you for the hospitality, City God. We will trouble you for a night in the divine domain. Please take care of the arrangements."

Seeing they were willing to stay, the City God was very happy and immediately called two beauties to lead them away. However, these hidden guards were required to extinguish their desires, so his arrangement wouldn't yield any further results.

Not long after they finished talking, Gu Yuchuan brought Wang Ruoxin to the divine domain. As soon as he entered, he was sensed by the City God. After all, this was the City God's divine domain; even if he couldn't beat Gu Yuchuan, he could still detect the other's presence.

The City God could clearly feel that the visitor's combat power was far above his own. Thus, he adopted a very humble attitude, even walking out of the hall to welcome them.

"I wonder which Fellow Daoist has come. If there is anything you need help with, just say so. If I can help, I will make it convenient for you."

He took the initiative to show goodwill. If it weren't for a Cultivator who was truly looking for trouble, their attitude would have softened. But unfortunately, Gu Yuchuan was here to cause trouble, so he naturally wouldn't let him off easily.

Gu Yuchuan narrowed his eyes slightly, carrying a hint of killing intent. "Yes, I do have something to ask of you. Tell me, who is behind you? How did you obtain this position of City God?"

The City God naturally wouldn't easily reveal his network. His face turned ashen. "Fellow Daoist, I am a righteous god enfeoffed by the court. Since you are not here for business, leave my divine domain. Otherwise, you won't have a good time here."

Gu Yuchuan laughed outright. It wasn't that he looked down on the other; Divine Dao Cultivators were truly the weakest in terms of strength, bar none. Even in their divine domain, they were only slightly stronger than Cultivators of the same rank. But Gu Yuchuan's superiority over same-rank Cultivators was more than just 'slightly stronger'.

"I suggest you just speak up directly to save yourself from physical suffering."

The City God stopped talking and raised his hand, striking at Gu Yuchuan with a large Seal. This was his City God Seal, his natal Divine Artifact. In this divine domain, it was much more powerful than an ordinary Spiritual Artifact. However, who was Gu Yuchuan? He didn't even take out his Long Spear, using only his magic power to freeze the City God Seal in place. At this point, the City God dared not move.

He finally understood that there was a world of difference between him and the Cultivator before him. He was completely unable to resist the other, even within his divine domain.

"Who on earth are you, Fellow Daoist?"

He still didn't dare to directly reveal his identity. After all, being the Marquis of Champion's man wasn't exactly a secret, and if the other party had a background, they would surely know. If the other party had no background, speaking it casually might cause trouble. This was why he dared not speak.

Seeing Gu Yuchuan remain silent, he continued, "Fellow Daoist, I advise you not to invite trouble. My identity is not something a rogue like you can casually inquire about. Even if you advance to the Golden Core in the future, you will be nothing before the power behind me. Don't make a mistake."

Gu Yuchuan released his Aura, suppressing the other so much that he couldn't breathe. "Answer whatever I ask. Don't say things I didn't ask about, understand? If you continue to give irrelevant answers, I will take action."

The City God hadn't expected that despite his warnings, the other would still have such an attitude. His face turned ugly again. "Do you really think you've got me? hidden guards, please come out and help me!"

The two hidden guards jumped out and looked at Wang Ruolan. "A remnant of the Wang family! I didn't expect a direct descendant of the Wang family to still be alive. You clearly survived, yet you dare to show yourself. You're truly courting death. Our luck is good; although we lost track of that Wang Ruolan, here is another Wang family Young Miss. Move!"

After saying that, they raised their scimitars and rushed forward. Gu Yuchuan used the Golden Light Incantation to protect Wang Ruoxin. He then gripped his Long Spear and charged. A City God at the Foundation Establishment Seventh Layer and two hidden guards at the Ninth Layer of Foundation Establishment were truly nothing to him. He transformed his Long Spear into a flood dragon and didn't even need to worry about them.

Sure enough, this top-grade spiritual artifact took down the three of them on its own. Their magic power was now under a Seal, and they lay on the ground, twitching, without a shred of resistance left.

"You are all the Marquis of Champion's people, right?"

Hatred flickered in the City God's eyes. "You know and yet you still dare to act? By trampling on our Marquis's dignity like this, your end is destined to be miserable."