123: Chapter 123 Worldly Power is Light, Gu Han is Aloof as the Heavens

"Do you realize how much of a commotion it will cause to cripple a prince's cultivation?"

"Are you provoking the Imperial Family?"

"Even if Chu Li is wrong, he should be punished by Your Majesty."

"And not something you, Gu Tian, can do privately."

Chu Tiankuo's voice was low, carrying a trace of suppressed anger.

"I naturally know."

Gu Han's expression remained unchanged; instead, he took a step forward, meeting Chu Tiankuo's gaze.

"But I know even better that the Zhenwu Division is the personal army of Your Majesty."

"It absolutely does not allow any petty scoundrels to interfere."

"Even if it is a prince, there is no exception."

His words were resonant and forceful, carrying an unquestionable dominance.

Chu Tiankuo was intimidated by Gu Han's Aura, his pupils slightly contracting.

He saw an extraordinary determination in Gu Han's eyes, as well as a disdain for imperial power.

"You… what immense audacity."

Chu Tiankuo shouted in a deep voice, his True Qi surging, and a massive pressure bore down on Gu Han.

Gu Han stood immovable, not even raising an eyebrow.

The Heavenly Prison True Qi within his body also began to circulate.

A more violent killing intent soared into the sky, instantly clashing head-on with Chu Tiankuo's pressure.

It threw the Spiritual Qi in the entire small courtyard into chaos.

"Senior, do not be angry."

Gu Han sneered.

"What This Gu did today was all for Your Majesty, for the sake of the Great Chu nation."

"If the Zhenwu Division cannot even protect itself, how can it guard the citizens of the capital? How can it guard Great Chu?"

"Or are you saying that the Imperial Family can wantonly infringe upon the Zhenwu Division without being punished?"

He shifted the tone of his words, carrying a trace of mockery.

"Furthermore, Senior, you came here in person late at night; I fear it is not to hold me accountable for this matter, is it?"

Hearing this, Chu Tiankuo's expression changed slightly, and a strange look flashed in his eyes.

He suppressed the anger in his heart and reined in his Aura.

Gu Han was right; he indeed had another purpose in coming today.

"Since Commander Gu is so perceptive, this old man will not beat around the bush."

Chu Tiankuo said in a deep voice.

"The matter of the Blood God Cult is far-reaching."

"The death of Yang Qianjue is even more full of doubts."

"This old man suspects that there are high-ranking court officials colluding behind the Blood God Cult."

"Even… it is possible that the Imperial Family is involved."

Gu Han's pupils contracted imperceptibly, but his face remained calm and unruffled.

He had long guessed that the background of the Blood God Cult was not simple, but he had not expected it to be involved so deeply.

"Senior, what do you mean by this?"

Gu Han asked.

Chu Tiankuo took a deep breath, his tone becoming more solemn.

"Over these years, the capital seems calm, but in reality, undercurrents are surging."

"The Blood God Cult did not appear out of thin air; for them to develop and grow within the territory of Great Chu, there must be protection from the highest levels."

"And Yang Qianjue's death is even more suspicious."

"His strength was not weak, yet he died silently, and it is difficult to even determine who the murderer is."

"I suspect that it was precisely because he discovered something that he met such a tragic end."

"So, Senior wants to use This Gu's hand to root out those parasites hiding in the dark?"

Gu Han spoke bluntly.

Chu Tiankuo did not deny it; he looked at Gu Han with a trace of expectation in his eyes.

"Commander Gu has extraordinary strength and acts decisively, and more importantly,"

"You do not belong to any faction; you are the sharpest blade in Your Majesty's hand."

"This old man hopes that you can lend me a hand to completely clear up this murky water in the capital."

Hearing this, Gu Han curled his lips into a profound smile.

He knew that Chu Tiankuo was extending an olive branch to him.

Although the Zhenwu Division has a special status in the capital, it is not a monolithic block internally.

Other major forces have even infiltrated the Zhenwu Division until it is riddled with holes.

As the Old Ancestor of the Imperial Family, Chu Tiankuo has long wanted to completely purge the internal corruption, but it is not an easy task.

"Senior, you overestimate This Gu."

Gu Han said calmly.

"This Gu has just arrived and has not yet fully grasped the many affairs of the capital; I fear it will be difficult to shoulder such a heavy responsibility."

"Moreover, This Gu only agreed to be a consultant for Senior."

"I never said I would get involved in so many dangerous matters."

Hearing Gu Han's refusal, a trace of displeasure flashed between Chu Tiankuo's brows, but it was quickly suppressed.

He knew well the temperament of proud experts like Gu Han; direct orders often backfire.

"Commander Gu, you speak too seriously."

Chu Tiankuo's voice softened slightly.

"This old man naturally does not want the Commander to do things he is unwilling to do."

"It is just that currently, undercurrents are surging in the capital, the Blood God Cult is causing chaos, and it even involves the Imperial Family; the nation is in danger."

"Your Majesty is occupied with a myriad of affairs and cannot spare himself, and this old man is advanced in years and powerless to help."

"Within the Zhenwu Division, Yang Qianjue has fallen, and most of the strength is at the Yao Race Defense Pass defending against those beasts of the Yao Race; the current Zhenwu Division can be described as lacking successors."

"Only Commander Gu, rising like a comet, with formidable strength and superior intellect, is a heaven-sent Opportunity."

"Who else but you can shoulder such a heavy burden?"

Chu Tiankuo's tone was earnest, his posture extremely low, even carrying a trace of "for the country and the people" pathos. He tried to use the cause of the nation to move Gu Han.

Gu Han's expression remained unchanged, but he sneered repeatedly in his heart.

"This old guy really knows how to act."

"The cause of the nation?"

"He just wants to find a blade to purge his dissidents for him."

"Whoever jumps into this murky water of the capital will be unlucky."

"He does not want to be entangled in these troubles right now."

"Senior, you overpraise."

Gu Han responded nonchalantly.

"That This Gu has achieved today is merely by chance; it has nothing to do with talent."

"The Zhenwu Division is full of talent; presumably, it does not lack this one person, This Gu."

"Moreover, This Gu has always liked peace and quiet and is better at acting alone."

"If I were to really intervene in these complex matters of the capital, I fear I would be tied up and instead ruin Senior's important affairs."

"This young one has a reckless temperament; I fear it will backfire."

His words carried obvious evasion, not giving Chu Tiankuo any face at all.

Chu Tiankuo's expression darkened again, and a sharp light flashed in his eyes.

He did not expect Gu Han to be so impervious to reason, neither responding to soft nor hard tactics.

Ordinary Martial Artists, receiving such courtesy from him, would have long been grateful and eager to go through fire and water.

"Commander Gu!"

Chu Tiankuo's tone became heavier, carrying an unquestionable majesty.

"This is not just this old man's intention; it is also what Your Majesty thinks."

"Your Majesty has high hopes for Commander Gu, hoping you can turn the tide and set things right."

"If Commander Gu can completely eradicate the remnants of the Blood God Cult in the capital,"

"and root out those parasites secretly colluding with evil spirits, Your Majesty will definitely reward you heavily."

"By then, being enfeoffed as a marquis, appointed as a prime minister, or even ranked as a prince, is not impossible."

He threw out a heavy temptation directly; status, power, and even the title of prince were enough to drive any Martial Artist crazy.

However, Gu Han only smiled contemptuously.

"Enfeoffed as a marquis, appointed as a prime minister?"

"The title of prince?"

"Honors for wife and children?"

Gu Han's tone carried a trace of mockery; he slowly walked to the window, casting his gaze toward the pitch-black night sky outside.

"These empty names are nothing but fleeting clouds to This Gu."

"What This Gu seeks is only the Peak of the martial path and longevity."

"How can mere Mortal World power catch the eye of This Gu?"

His words were full of pride, arrogantly outrageous.

Chu Tiankuo's face turned livid; he had lived for hundreds of years and had never seen such an arrogant young man.

"This Gu Han is simply bold and outrageous!"