Nothing More Than Making a Fuss Over an Excuse—Stay Away from Gu Xianer From Now On
Nothing More Than Making a Fuss Over an Excuse—Stay Away from Gu Xianer From Now On
A single palm descended, flipping heaven and earth upside down, as if an entire stretch of azure sky came crashing down to blanket everything below, directly causing the numerous mountain ranges and divine peaks beneath to collapse into dust.
Many young prodigies had no time to dodge.
Even as they activated their protective artifacts, those treasures exploded one after another at this moment, and the prodigies themselves burst into clouds of blood mist, their Remnant Souls fleeing in a panic, utterly terrified.
This scene alarmed many people. Whether elders or other young prodigies, all were shocked, flying up into the sky to gaze toward this place from afar.
Clashes and great battles between the younger generation at the True Immortal Academy were perfectly normal occurrences.
But a commotion as terrifying as today’s was exceedingly rare.
“It’s Gu Changge! What is he trying to do? Is he planning to fight Heavenly Monarch Ziyang?”
“Judging by this display, it’s very likely. Though I haven’t heard of any grudge between the two of them.”
High in the sky, a group of elders wore astonished expressions, divine light flickering in their eyes as they stared at Gu Changge from a distance.
The one who struck was Gu Changge, but the number of followers behind him was also frightening—a vast, mighty procession that blotted out the very sky.
An ordinary young prodigy encountering something like this would probably have their legs turn to jelly from fright.
It looked more like Gu Changge had brought his people to surround and blockade Heavenly Monarch Ziyang. Just how deep was this grudge?
Ranked Disciples generally did not so easily tear off all pretenses with one another.
“Heavenly Monarch Ziyang, get the hell out here.”
Mountain peaks stood one after another, radiant light surging forth, as many divine rainbows rushed over from all directions and appeared atop them.
At this moment, hearing Gu Changge’s cold shout once more, everyone couldn’t help but feel a chill run down their backs, their very souls trembling.
“This Gu Changge is simply going too far. I have no grievance with him whatsoever, yet he treats my followers like this.”
At this moment, even with Heavenly Monarch Ziyang’s considerable depth of scheming, his face darkened, his fists clenched tight, a surge of fury rising within him.
All of a sudden, for no reason at all, Gu Changge had barged into this place and struck out forcefully against his followers?
Wasn’t this just bullying?
“Junior Brother, what is going on? Could it be that you have some conflict with this person? From what I can see of his cultivation, it seems to be above yours. If you act rashly, I’m afraid you won’t be his match.”
Qin Wuya frowned, speaking with a somewhat grave expression.
Having struggled to survive in the Nine Heavens for three hundred years had made his judgment quite sharp.
Almost the very first moment he laid eyes on Gu Changge, he sensed that this man was far from simple—his strength was perhaps above Heavenly Monarch Ziyang’s.
Unless Heavenly Monarch Ziyang was likewise hiding some unknown powerful trump card.
Still, he was quite angry. He hadn’t expected that, having only just reunited with his junior brother, he would encounter his junior brother being bullied.
By all reason, given Junior Brother Ziyang’s status and background in this life, who would dare provoke him so casually?
“I don’t know why he’s come to block me either, acting like he won’t rest until I’m dead. He really intends to cover the sky with one hand at the True Immortal Academy.” Heavenly Monarch Ziyang’s expression was extremely ugly.
“Who exactly is this person? With something like this happening, even the elders of the True Immortal Academy don’t dare show themselves to casually intervene—his background must be extraordinary. How did Junior Brother offend someone like this? Or is the other party deliberately bullying people?”
Qin Wuya’s gaze fell upon Gu Changge, feeling that the man had come with ill intent.
At that moment, a Four-Spirit Battle Chariot came crushing through the air from the distance, surrounded by a True Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Celestial Phoenix—heroic and extraordinary.
Standing atop it was a man like a young god, even his hair seeming to burn, dazzling and brilliant, like a blazing sun.
It was none other than Prince Shen.
“If the two of them end up fighting in a bit, that would be perfect. It’ll be a good chance to see just what level Gu Changge’s strength has reached...” Prince Shen’s eyes flickered as he harbored this plan.
On the other side, the Phoenix Lady also appeared.
Gu Changge had suddenly struck out, seemingly to deal with Heavenly Monarch Ziyang—this news swept through the entire True Immortal Academy almost in an instant, triggering earthquake-like waves.
Clashes between Ranked Disciples were truly too rare, let alone when one of them was Gu Changge.
Back when he was still at the mountain gate, he had struck at Jin Chan, the Chosen Monk, displaying his dominance and terrifying strength.
So she was very interested in Gu Changge, wanting to know how her own strength compared to his.
“Changge is going after Heavenly Monarch Ziyang?”
Within a palace, Yue Mingkong was slightly surprised upon hearing the news, but she didn’t concern herself with it. After all, she knew perfectly well how strong Gu Changge was.
This Heavenly Monarch Ziyang, even if he had once been number one in the Beyond, could not possibly be Gu Changge’s match.
“Why is Gu Changge bullying people again, making a move against others?”
“Oh, it’s that disgusting guy Heavenly Monarch Ziyang? Then never mind.”
At this moment, hearing the news, Gu Xianer—who had been sitting cross-legged in cultivation atop a bluestone—was slightly taken aback.
But she quickly reacted, a trace of a smile appearing on her small face, feeling somewhat delighted. It seemed Gu Changge was planning to vent her anger for her.
Those disciples who had been closely following the happenings at the True Immortal Academy these days would certainly know that she and Heavenly Monarch Ziyang had actually already exchanged blows.
Speaking of which, this matter had still been provoked by Heavenly Monarch Ziyang—back then, he had ignored her warnings and insisted on approaching her to greet her.
Given Gu Xianer’s temperament, how could she endure that? So she had directly struck out at Heavenly Monarch Ziyang.
But based on her strength alone, she was actually no match for Heavenly Monarch Ziyang, because he had long since broken through to the Sacred Realm.
Her cultivation time was still short. Although she had caught up during this period, she could at most handle prodigies at the Quasi-Sacred Realm level. Facing Heavenly Monarch Ziyang, she naturally fell into a disadvantage.
After gaining a slight upper hand, Heavenly Monarch Ziyang had not continued his attack, choosing to drift away gracefully.
But in Gu Xianer’s eyes, this matter was a humiliation.
Sooner or later, she would defeat Heavenly Monarch Ziyang, stomp his face underfoot, and reclaim her honor.
“That guy Gu Changge said he wouldn’t care about me, but the moment he saw me getting bullied, didn’t he rush off in a hurry to avenge me...”
“Hmph, men.”
Gu Xianer gave a light snort, but her heart was quite happy, wearing an expression as if she had long since seen through Gu Changge.
Of course, she wouldn’t dare say these words in front of Gu Changge.
Then her figure moved, transforming into a divine rainbow as she left this place, planning to go watch the excitement. After all, as long as she hid within the crowd and didn’t get noticed by Gu Changge, it should be fine, right?
“Heavenly Monarch Ziyang, you’ve got quite the nerve. You don’t even take my words seriously?”
Meanwhile, on the other side, Gu Changge’s figure stood tall in the high sky, untouched by a speck of dust, five-colored divine light flowing over his entire body, with numerous terrifying visions surfacing even within his eyes—dreadful and astonishing.
His voice still carried that casual, indifferent coldness as he looked down upon the two below.
He had been racking his brains for a suitable excuse to deal with this Heavenly Monarch Ziyang, and then the man had gone and provoked Gu Xianer—this was truly delivering a pillow to someone who was sleepy.
“Gu Changge, what do you mean by that?”
“Stop bullying people too far. I have no need to fear you.”
Hearing this, Heavenly Monarch Ziyang likewise gave a cold shout, his figure shooting straight up into the high sky.
From the crown of his head, with a boom, a terrifying blood-red light burst forth.
Like a mountain peak, it surged upward in rolling waves, finally transforming into a dreadful long dragon of blood qi that shattered the clouds across the firmament, overlooking all directions.
Today, with his Senior Brother at his side, he was not like back at the mountain gate, when he had needed to fear Gu Changge.
“Oh, finally willing to crawl out?”
Gu Changge still looked down at him coldly from the firmament, appearing entirely unconcerned that Heavenly Monarch Ziyang dared to face him directly.
Hearing this, Heavenly Monarch Ziyang’s expression grew even darker. Was Gu Changge looking down on him? Did he think he needed to keep hiding forever?
“Gu Changge, there is no enmity between us. Why did you strike out and harm my followers?”
Heavenly Monarch Ziyang couldn’t help but demand coldly, his tone most impolite.
With so many people watching now, he couldn’t possibly cower and avoid battle like last time.
His reputation among the younger generation had already taken a fall once. Although all the Ranked Disciples cherished their own feathers and were unwilling to casually fight others,
Gu Changge alone was the exception. He had unparalleled confidence in his own strength, so he simply didn’t fear anyone contending with him.
On the contrary, it was they who kept avoiding Gu Changge, not wanting to encounter him so soon.
“No enmity? I’d say your memory isn’t very good. Have you forgotten what I said back at the mountain gate?”
Gu Changge spoke indifferently. “I told you to stay away from Gu Xianer. Are you not taking my words seriously?”
Heavenly Monarch Ziyang’s expression shifted. Of course he remembered those words, but how could he possibly do as Gu Changge said?
In that fragment of the future he had glimpsed, Gu Xianer had died tragically at Gu Changge’s hands. How could he allow such a tragedy to occur?
Even if it meant being loathed by Gu Xianer now, he would still take her away from this sea of flames. Gu Changge was no good person.
Gu Xianer had been deceived by him all along!
“Oh, so it seems you do remember. And yet you still dare to disregard my words. Heavenly Monarch Ziyang, do you really think that just because you’re a Ranked Disciple, I wouldn’t dare do anything to you?”
Gu Changge still spoke in that casual tone, his expression showing not the slightest ripple.
But the many elders and disciples nearby had by now understood what had happened.
“So domineering. Worthy of being Young Master Changge—he doesn’t even take an existence like Heavenly Monarch Ziyang seriously.”
“So that’s how it is. This is how Heavenly Monarch Ziyang formed a grudge with Young Master Changge.”
At this point, one young prodigy couldn’t help but murmur, and seeing the puzzled looks from those beside him, he explained the events of this period.
It had to do with that Gifted Lady of the Immortal Gu Family—Gu Changge’s cousin, Gu Xianer.
In those first days after entering the mountain gate, Gu Changge’s cousin, with her devastatingly beautiful, nation-toppling countenance, had caused quite a sensation among the young prodigies.
Many things about her had also been dug up.
In her childhood, her older cousin Gu Changge had heartlessly dug out her Great Dao Bone, then cast her aside.
This tragic past drew sympathy, but as a Young Prodigy who had undergone Nirvana, her talent and strength were nothing anyone dared underestimate.
Such a heaven-blessed daughter had, in a short time, attracted a great crowd of admirers and suitors.
And Heavenly Monarch Ziyang was one of them.
Rumor had it that on the very first day Gu Xianer entered the mountain gate, he was struck dumb by her beauty, and from then on pursued her madly—wherever Gu Xianer appeared, his figure could be seen lingering nearby.
Because Heavenly Monarch Ziyang was a Ranked Disciple, the other young prodigies knew they could not compete, and so they all withdrew.
A few days ago, for reasons unknown, Gu Xianer and Heavenly Monarch Ziyang came into conflict. The two fought a great battle, and in the end Heavenly Monarch Ziyang drifted away.
Many people felt this was the reason—otherwise, how could one explain Gu Changge’s attitude?
Prince Shen’s eyes flickered, revealing deep contemplation. “Could it be that this Gu Changge is actually a siscon? No, that can’t be right. If that were the case, how could he have dug out her Great Dao Bone when they were children?”
“Such conduct is nothing a good person would do. That so-called ’returning the bone to his sister’ back then was merely done under duress.”
“Is he planning to make an issue of this?”
The Phoenix Lady was also very clever, and quickly understood Gu Changge’s intention. Seeking justice for his cousin was a pretense—his true aim was to move against Heavenly Monarch Ziyang.
This made a chill rise uncontrollably in her heart.
Gu Changge truly regarded this whole group of Ranked Disciples as prey—given the slightest opportunity, he would not let it slip by?
However, many disciples and Elders thought of another angle entirely.
“Rumor has it that back then, outside Skyward Ancient City, Gu Changge returned the bone to his sister and has felt deep guilt toward her ever since. Now, with Heavenly Monarch Ziyang acting this way, has he touched Gu Changge’s reverse scale?”
“However you look at it, there’s going to be a good show today.”
Streak after streak of divine rainbow light flashed across the sky, appearing high above, closely watching the situation below, all of them excited and thrilled.
“Gu Changge, what do you mean by this?”
Seeing that Gu Changge’s words did not take him seriously in the slightest, even Heavenly Monarch Ziyang felt his liver flare with rage, his face so dark it seemed about to drip water.
He had never seen any young prodigy as arrogant and overbearing as Gu Changge.
Even that incomparably mysterious King of Six Crowns would not act like this.
“I simply think you’re courting death,” Gu Changge replied, as breezily as ever.
“As the saying goes, a fair maiden is a gentleman’s desire. Gu Changge, do you really think you can cover the sky with one hand in the True Immortal Academy? You have to meddle even in this?”
The veins on Heavenly Monarch Ziyang’s forehead throbbed as he forced himself to calm down. Since Gu Changge had already torn off all pretense, why should he be polite?
He immediately shot back with mockery.
“It’s not that Gu is meddling. I simply feel that a stray cat or dog like you isn’t qualified, that’s all.”
Gu Changge said indifferently, “Today, I’ll teach you to recognize your own qualifications.”
With that, he struck directly, giving Heavenly Monarch Ziyang no chance for further words—utterly decisive.
His slender figure stepped forward, boundless blazing light enveloping him, five-colored radiance rising and falling, and in an instant he vanished from where he stood.
His fist swung down, as if this entire stretch of cosmic starry sky came crashing down with it!
At the same time, behind Gu Changge, his manifestation unfolded.
This was the first time he had ever revealed his manifestation before everyone.
Weng!!
It was as if a magnificent Celestial Gate had been pushed open, and a vast, boundless aura instantly surged forth.
A vast and mysterious ancient world, within which it seemed ten thousand immortals came to pay homage, with grand sacrificial chants and sounds of kowtowing ringing out!
This scene made the souls of all the prodigies and Elders tremble in utter horror. Before this, many had been guessing just what kind of talent Gu Changge possessed.
Some said he commanded the Space Talent, with speed unmatched in the world.
Some said he possessed a supreme Divine Sword Technique, commanding the highest offensive sword arts.
After all, according to the rumors, no matter which aspect it was, no flaw could be found in Gu Changge.
And today, the talent he displayed seemed to be a projection of the Immortal World!
This kind of manifestation had already transcended the ranks of ordinary manifestations. Many even felt that this world truly existed.
“Just how many methods is Gu Changge still hiding? How infuriating...” Prince Shen’s breathing grew rapid, heavy, unable to calm down.
“So strong.”
The Phoenix Lady stared at Gu Changge without blinking, brilliant colors flickering in her eyes.
“This aura... not good...”
“Junior Brother, dodge quickly!”
At this moment, not only did Heavenly Monarch Ziyang’s expression change drastically—even Qin Wuya’s expression changed, and he hurriedly called out a warning.
“Damn it, the backlash from my Foreseeing Eye hasn’t healed yet. I can’t use it.”
Heavenly Monarch Ziyang’s face shifted violently, then with a wave of his sleeves came a rumbling sound, and dense purple qi began to billow from his body, surging like a great fog.
The Chaos Dao Bone revived.
In a trance, he stood at the deepest depths of heaven and earth’s primal origin.
The terrifying purple fog seemed to have swallowed one ancient world after another, revolving there—a manifestation horrifying to the extreme.
These ancient worlds seemed to come from the very dawn of creation, incomparably weighty, containing extremely pure and genuine World Energy.
The power of the manifestation and the Chaos Qi collided, instantly erupting in dreadful brilliance, like hundreds of stars exploding.
Even the Sacred Emperor Realm Elders could not help but change expression slightly, sensing Heavenly Monarch Ziyang’s terror and might.
Truly worthy of being an ancient freak who once suppressed the entire Beyond!
However, after this strike, Heavenly Monarch Ziyang retreated several steps, his face paling considerably, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.
“This Heavenly Monarch Ziyang’s strength is not to be underestimated! He actually took Gu Changge’s strike head-on!”
“The Chaos Dao Bone...”
The expressions of Prince Shen and the other prodigies grew somewhat grave. They had long heard of the Chaos Dao Bone’s terror.
The Chaos Force was a legendary supreme power—even the Power of the Flying Immortal, which could augment one’s attacks, fell slightly short of it.
In ancient mythology, those born accompanied by Chaos all bore great Fortuity, destined to become ancestors and sovereigns.
However, Heavenly Monarch Ziyang’s realm was clearly insufficient; the Chaos Qi he could invoke was not inexhaustible.
But even this was terrifying enough—even an ordinary Sacred Noble would not dare take it head-on.
“I just wonder how Young Master Changge will respond? His expression seems far too casual, as if he doesn’t care at all?”
The Phoenix Lady had been watching Gu Changge’s movements the whole time, but seeing that his expression had never changed, she could not help feeling deep puzzlement and curiosity.
“The Chaos Dao Bone...”
“A talent like this is wasted on you.”
A strange glint flashed through Gu Changge’s eyes.
Then he struck down with another punch. Though he still had not used his true strength, compared to his earlier casualness, the power he employed was clearly greater.
With his current strength, even without using his other methods, he would not fear even a Perfect Prodigy in the slightest.
To him, Heavenly Monarch Ziyang was nothing more than leeks waiting to be harvested.
Honglong!
It was as if he carried entire worlds down with him, heavy as hundreds of millions of jun, offensive power interwoven within the five-colored radiance, shattering the firmament!
The void was instantly smashed apart, revealing a terrifying expanse of nothingness!
All the prodigies witnessing this scene with their own eyes could not help but go weak in the legs, their faces pale with horror, nearly dropping to their knees.
This was the might of worlds—it had already surpassed what the void could bear!
The void shattered continuously, blown apart!
This aura was too grand and dreadful—even Sacred Noble Realm existences would blanch in terror, not daring to contend against it.
As this punch descended, its fist-light blotted out heaven and earth, making the very sky seem to tremble before bursting apart completely.
Heavenly Monarch Ziyang’s eyes went wide, and with a wah he coughed up a mouthful of blood, his mind going blank with a buzz.
Before it even made contact, that layer of Chaos light snapped apart at once, utterly unable to resist in the slightest!
This was one force breaking ten thousand techniques—the path of the extreme!
He realized it now.
“Gu Changge’s power is too terrifying. Just what kind of physique does he have? Why is it so similar to the Power of Nirvana once recorded by the Mortal Palace?”
The many Elders sucked in cold breaths, never expecting Gu Changge’s physical strength to have reached such a level.
Needless to say, among the younger generation there was likely no one left who could compare or stand shoulder to shoulder with him.
“What qualifications does a stray cat or dog like you have?”
Gu Changge asked breezily once more, without the slightest awareness that he was bullying the weak.
As this punch pressed down completely, Heavenly Monarch Ziyang again spat out great mouthfuls of blood with a wah, half his body exploding outright,
spraying out numerous fragments of internal organs.
His expression was as ugly and dark as pig’s liver—to be defeated so domineeringly by Gu Changge before the eyes of all the prodigies.
It filled him with unwillingness, frustration, fury, and humiliation!
It wasn’t that he wasn’t strong—it was that the gap between the two of them was simply too great. If he were facing a prodigy of the same realm, he could surely win with ease.
But the one before him was Gu Changge. This was not something talent could make up for.
“Your realm is definitely not the Sacred Realm! If we were at the same realm...”
Heavenly Monarch Ziyang’s expression was dark, teeth clenched tight, his figure appearing in the distance as he rapidly recovered from his injuries.
But before he could finish his words, Gu Changge cut him off.
“Save those words for yourself. Trash is trash. Stay away from Gu Xianer from now on.”
“If I see you near her again, I’ll cripple you with my own hands.”
His expression remained as light as wind and clouds, as if he had done something utterly trivial.
If he truly wanted to kill Heavenly Monarch Ziyang, the Elders of the True Immortal Academy would inevitably stop him, and the loss would outweigh the gain.
But hearing these words, all the prodigies and Elders nearby could not help falling into collective silence—a dead stillness.
Too strong!
Not just strong in power, but domineering in character.
An ancient freak like Heavenly Monarch Ziyang, who once suppressed the entire Beyond, beaten into such a state?
All the other young prodigies could not help but shudder, their souls trembling, a chill shooting from their tailbones straight up to the crowns of their heads.