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If the mountain deer were given no opportunity to take advantage, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Don't worry about it," Gui Chen teased in a low voice.
"Not to mention you, even the dragon leaders have tried it."
A bronze box that even the Dragon Capital couldn't damage?!
"Friends outside, please show yourselves."
After instructing Bu Jingyun to keep the Heart Moon Fox safe, Gui Chen suddenly raised his voice.
"Haha! I've long heard that Master Guichen is not only a peerless martial artist, but also possesses extraordinary insight."
"Having seen it today, I can confirm its reputation is well-deserved!"
Two people walked into the inn.
The elderly man in the lead had white hair, yet he moved with a light step, clearly a master.
Following behind was a middle-aged man dressed in fine clothes.
"An Yunshan, the father-in-law of the Great Song Dynasty (An Shigeng, the emperor's brother-in-law), greets the Master of Guichen Altar."
Without being asked, the two introduced themselves.
Gui Chen ignored their formalities and kept his gaze fixed on the outside of the hall.
It was as if those words were not spoken to the two people in front of him.
"Master Guichen, what are you doing...?"
An Shigeng, young and impetuous, clenched his fists until they turned white at the sight of the other party's attitude.
As the brother-in-law of the Song Dynasty emperor, he was known as the God of Wealth, and everyone treated him with great respect.
Today's cold reception almost made him lose his composure.
An Yunshan, being much more experienced, immediately interrupted his son with a cough.
"Is the altar master waiting for someone?"
"It's alright." Gui Chen withdrew his gaze from the distance. "Since..."
He swallowed the rest of his sentence.
The highest level of cultivation for this father and son was only that of a terrestrial immortal; An Shigeng had not even reached that level.
It couldn't possibly be the person he was waiting for.
"Now that we have the copper box, it's time to go back."
He and Bu Jingyun split up this time, both for the Heart Moon Fox Copper Box.
Bu Jingyun, acting on the orders of Xiaoyaozi and Zhang Sanfeng, traveled south from Qinglong Peak.
When the Heavenly Dao Hundred Flowers Ranking appeared, he sensed an opportunity to make a name for himself.
After receiving the order, the mission hall led its members to track down Shen Bijun and the bronze box.
Unexpectedly, the two groups of people met here.
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Now that the goal is in hand, we should return as soon as possible.
An Shigeng stepped forward and blocked his way.
"Does the Imperial Brother-in-Law have any further instructions?"
Gui Chen's lips curled into a playful smile.
The so-called "Imperial Brother-in-Law" is nothing but an empty title in the eyes of the Green Dragon Society.
If they are truly angered, the throne of the Song Dynasty might be taken by someone else.
Strength—that's the only passport to the Azure Dragon Society.
You, An Shigeng, are you worthy?
"My son is reckless..."
An Yunshan secretly lamented, "Why is this child so reckless today?"
"To be honest, we received the Dragon Head Token bestowed by the Heavenly Dao Hundred Flowers Ranking."
"I wish to use this as proof to request an audience with the Great Dragon Head."
Compared to the ethereal Seven Mansions of the Azure Dragon, the Dragon Head Token is the truly coveted item.
After all, the ancient treasure was divided into seven parts, and no ordinary force would dare to lay a finger on it.
A common man who possesses a treasure will bring disaster upon himself.
Let alone collecting all seven constellations, even just one of them would be enough to bring about annihilation.
Such a treasure is an opportunity for powerful forces.
For a small sect or minor faction, it is a death warrant.
But the dragon-headed token is no ordinary item!
Those who possess the Dragon Head Token can meet with any member of the Azure Dragon Society and even have the Azure Dragon Society do something for them.
If an ordinary person obtains this decree, it is enough to bring endless wealth and glory to their descendants.
Not to mention An Yunshan and his son An Shigeng.
Upon hearing that the An family had obtained the Dragon Head Token, Gui Chen couldn't help but show surprise.
"A dragon head token? Is that true?"
Bu Jingyun was equally curious, and frankly, he also longed to obtain the Dragon Head Token!
"this......"
An Yunshan was speechless for a moment, but judging from Gui Chen's expression, he was clearly very serious about the matter.
Logically, the other party should have granted their request first, so that their forces would have a chance to seize the Dragon Head Token.
"Why are you stammering? Do you really possess the Dragon Head Token?"
Gui Chen gradually grew impatient, as the An family father and son already had a poor reputation.
The Green Dragon Society had long been informed that these two men harbored treacherous intentions and plotted rebellion.
Even if someone plots to usurp the throne, it's nothing more than that in the eyes of the Azure Dragon Society.
The key issue is that the An family, father and son, did not act with integrity or honesty.
Suddenly, another fierce fight broke out upstairs, and a slender figure was sent flying backward.
"It really was you!"
An Shigeng, with his keen eyesight, recognized the disguised person as Ji Yaohua and immediately leaped up.
Although he was called the "God of Wealth," he was also the brother-in-law of the Song Dynasty emperor.
However, his martial arts skills should not be underestimated.
He was only in his forties when he reached the late stage of the peerless realm.
At this moment, Ji Yaohua was suspended in mid-air with nowhere to hold on. An Shigeng did not hesitate and was about to take her life with a single palm strike.
The palm strike was fierce, pressing down like an impenetrable wall.
Ji Yaohua's face turned deathly pale, and she cried out for help urgently:
"Master Guichen, the Dragon Head Token is here; I beg you to save us..."
After saying that, she quickly took out an ancient dragon-head token from her bosom.
The token is prominently engraved with a majestic dragon head pattern!
"An Shigeng, stop your insolence!"
Gui Chen then realized that the An family father and son had not yet obtained the Dragon Head Token.
They dared to kill Ji Yaohua right in front of him in order to seize the token.
Although there is no explicit rule against forcibly seizing the dragon head token.
But the actions of the An family father and son clearly showed that they did not take Guichen seriously.
"Master Guichen, please calm your anger."
Seeing that Gui Chen was about to make a move, An Yunshan's aura suddenly increased, and he instantly revealed his peak cultivation as a terrestrial immortal.
This delay slowed down Gui Chen's actions by half a beat.
In that instant, with An Shigeng's skills, killing Ji Yaohua and seizing the token was more than enough.
"hateful......"
Just as An Shigeng's plot to seize the Dragon Head Token was about to succeed, Gui Chen found it difficult to stop him due to concerns about his reputation.
Ji Yaohua's face was ashen, and she closed her eyes in resignation.
At the critical moment, An Shigeng's fatal palm strike was blocked by an invisible barrier. Not only did the barrier remain unmoved, it also reflected the palm force back intact.
With a piercing scream, An Shigeng's entire right arm shattered on the spot, and he flew backward, crashing into the inn wall and creating a human-shaped hole.
"Who dares to be so insolent?!" An Yunshan was furious, seeing his beloved son severely injured and having lost the token once again.
This brief delay allowed Ji Yaohua to land steadily, landing right next to Gui Chen.
"This is..." Ji Yaohua, who had narrowly escaped death, looked around blankly, then bowed deeply to Gui Chen: "Thank you so much, Altar Master, for saving my life!"
Gui Chen was equally perplexed. First Shen Bijun, and now Ji Yaohua... Where exactly was that mysterious expert hiding?
Hearing the thanks, he couldn't help but feel embarrassed—although he had meant to help, it really wasn't his doing.
"It was nothing."
Gui Chen coldly glanced at An Yunshan: "Master An, how dare you try to play tricks on me?"
"Master, please understand, I had no choice..." An Yunshan was about to explain when he suddenly saw a flash of cold light.
A sharp burst of energy struck from the sky, instantly piercing his throat. This powerful father-in-law of the emperor died instantly.
"How dare you!" Gui Chen roared in fury. "Who are you, you coward, to dare to... stand before the Azure Dragon Society..."
Before he finished speaking, the entire inn suddenly began to shake violently.
The continuous, deafening sounds seemed to threaten to overturn the heavens and earth.
A deafening roar suddenly erupted outside Qixia Town.
Gui Chen led the group out of Tongfu Inn, where they saw the western sky surging with energy, clearly indicating a fierce battle between two groups of peerless experts. These masters were all at least at the Celestial Realm level.
"Please wait here, everyone. I'll go investigate," Gui Chen instructed Bu Jingyun and the other Azure Dragon Society assassins. Thinking of An Yunshan's recent death, he vaguely guessed what had happened.
When he arrived near the battlefield, he found that most of Qixia Town had been reduced to ruins in the fighting. Sensing the chaotic energy of heaven and earth, Guichen suddenly realized that his judgment was wrong—this was not a duel between Celestial Realm cultivators, but clearly a contest between Supreme Mythical Realm experts!
"You overestimating terrestrial immortal, how dare you trespass into my sword domain!" A thunderous roar echoed from the sky. A wisp of fiery energy condensed into a sharp sword, slicing through the air and aiming straight for Guichen's life.
At the critical moment, Bu Jingyun suddenly burst into the battlefield. "Gloomy Clouds!" He unleashed the ultimate technique of the Cloud-Dispelling Palm, using his unparalleled cultivation to draw upon the energy of heaven and earth, transforming it into layers of clouds to block the blazing sword blades.
"Nonsense!" A figure arrived in an instant, seemingly reprimanding but actually concerned. The newcomer roared "God-Shattering Strike!" and condensed a giant iron hammer of elemental energy to collide with the fire sword.
With a deafening roar, the violent shockwave completely shattered Bu Jingyun's defenses. He felt a sweet taste in his throat, and blood immediately spilled from the corner of his mouth.
Bu Jingyun was stubborn by nature and swallowed the blood that was rising in his throat.
His face turned from red to pale, clearly indicating that he was seriously injured internally.
"To withstand more than ten of our sword strikes, you certainly have some skill!"
"State your name!"
In mid-air, a figure slowly emerged, his tone filled with arrogance.
"I am Bu Yuanting! And who are you?"
The one who rescued Bu Jingyun and Gui Chen was Bu Yuanting, who had just returned from Japan.
While confronting the other party, he glanced back at Bu Jingyun.