Chapter 3: Shameless? Thank You For The Compliment
"Boom! Boom! Boom! In an instant, terrifying auras erupted from the warship – bloodthirsty, indifferent, howling, and filled with the intent to kill. These myriad auras intertwined, accompanied by a colossal dharma figure resembling a god or demon that loomed over the sky and earth.
"Let's kill!" The outbreak of war ensued.
On the warship, Su Tiange assumed the stance of a high god surveying the world, observing the bloody conflicts with indifferent eyes, his expression unwavering.
"Sacred Demon Sect, you all deserve to die!"
"How dare you! How dare you!"
"Su Tiange, you lunatic!!!"
Suddenly, a surge of power echoed with the enraged voices. Swift as lightning, figures appeared across an infinite distance before Su Tiange, with the head of a middle-aged man's long hair billowing in the wind, exuding a formidable malevolence. Behind him stood three old men with stern and aged countenances.
The foremost figure was Gu Yuan, Patriarch of the Gu Family, now returned to the Nine Layers of Heavenly Power in the Yuan Realm!
Accompanying him were the three elders of the Gu Family, ancient beings who had existed for countless years, also returning to the ninth heaven of Yuanjing!
Due to the aura constraints of the Chenguang Realm, the masters of powerful factions in this world typically attain success upon reaching the Yuanyuan Realm. Previous Patriarchs and their ilk retire as Supreme Elders for subterranean cultivation, aiming for a breakthrough."
"Despite the near impossibility of achieving a breakthrough, the Heavenly Demon Sacred Sect, which boasts a legacy spanning hundreds of millions of years, has not seen a single Supreme Elder ascend to the False God Realm.
"My ancient family holds no conflicts of interest with you, nor do we engage in territorial disputes with your Heavenly Demon Sect. Why? Why!" Gu Yuan's eyes flared red as he trembled with anger. His distress intensified upon witnessing his clan elders' struggle to withstand the onslaught from the Heavenly Demon Sect. A hint of despair flickered in Gu Yuan's eyes.
"Why does Patriarch Gu display such fury? You should be well aware of your actions. Do not claim what does not belong to you. Do you, Patriarch Gu, possess that qualification?"
Su Tiange spoke calmly.
"How did you know the history of the Xiao family? How did you become aware that the Xiao family possessed the Devil Emperor Ancient Jade? My ancient family has diligently collected and guarded this information. How did you know about our possession of the Ancient Jade of the Devil Emperor?" Gu Yuan's expression shifted, expressing shock.
The three clan elders behind him appeared equally astonished, as if they couldn't fathom it.
"Was it just a guess?" Su Tiange nodded slightly.
"Very well. Initially, I was unaware. I merely wanted to test the waters, but now I have clarity. The Devil Emperor Ancient Jade? The key to unlock the cave where the former supreme powerhouse, the Devil Emperor, inherited his legacy? Unexpectedly, it's within the Gu family."
"Su Tiange, don't push me. My ancient family has gained much from safeguarding the Devil Emperor's Ancient Jade for so long. Do you truly wish for my ancient family to perish alongside your Heavenly Demon Sect?" Gu Yuan's expression showed uncertainty.
"Do you know who meets their end the quickest?" Su Tiange interrupted abruptly.
"What do you mean by that?" Gu Yuan paused, feeling confused. "I'm here to negotiate with you. Why are you talking about this?"
"The villain meets their end the quickest. And do you know why? Because they talk too much," Su Tiange muttered to himself. Finally, he sighed and raised his hand slightly.
Hum!
Instantly, an array of patterns materialized around Gu Yuan and the three elders. In the blink of an eye, the surrounding void froze, trapping them instantly.
"You! Are you secretly setting up formations?" Gu Yuan said in disbelief. "We are all influential figures in the southern region, and yet you, a young man, don't even discuss martial arts!?"
"Goodbye," Su Tiange smiled and pointed out.
"Do you really think he's so dull? Deception is on one side, while on the other, it's about taking precautions," he continued.
He seemed to transform into a colossal pillar, supporting the sky, his gesture resembling one holding the heavens, containing the might of a quasi-god. With a single finger, it appeared as though he could shatter the heavens and the earth!
Boom! A single strike landed heavily on Gu Yuan. His physical form was torn apart, and the gleam in his eyes dimmed.
With that one blow, the three clan elders also fell instantly.
"You... you broke through? How is this possible? How did you ascend to the False God Realm?" Gu Yuan said weakly.
"With the status of a False God, you could have effortlessly subdued me. Yet, you conspired against me. You're despicable and shameless!" he uttered.
"I fear death, and moreover, I might be cunning and shameless? Thank you for the compliment," Su Tiange laughed. "I indeed fear death, and I may be truly cunning and shameless. What more do you need to say?"
Gu Yuan fell silent.
Puff!
A gush of blood spilled from his mouth as Gu Yuan's body collapsed instantly, his true spirit shattered, falling dead.
"Quickly exterminate the clan," Su Tiange's smile gradually faded as he spoke, turning and departing.
The eastern wind had blown; this ancient family was to be destroyed.
"Yes."
"Yes."
"Yes."
Numerous disciples and elders of the Heavenly Demon Sect shouted excitedly with fervent eyes.
In just a few hours, the renowned ancient family in the Southern Region and even throughout the Chenguang Realm... was wiped out!
If news of this were to spread, it would shake the entire Chenguang world!
"Sovereign Master, this is the Demon Emperor's Ancient Jade that my subordinates found in the treasure house of the Ancient Family, just one piece short of completing the set."
"Heh, truly deserving of the protagonist's attention. We await the protagonist's opening," Su Tiange remarked.
"??? Sovereign Lord, what do you mean?"
"Nothing significant. Issue my command: proceed to Wu Tuo City."
"Yes, my lord."
Off to Wu Tuo City!
Finger poised like a sword, the son of fortune!
The formidable force behind has been eradicated; it's time to encounter the protagonist.