Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start-Chapter 744 - 529: The Focus of Public Attention (10,000 words for the third update, seeking subscription!)_2

"So … strong!"

Upon seeing Bastu, several heavenly rank commanders of the Jing Tian Department instantly felt a chill in their hearts. Previously, they had been out on missions and were not in Tiandu; this was their first encounter with the Da Yuan national teacher whose fame had spread far and wide in recent times.

Qin Wu fell silent as well, standing there without uttering a word. Faced with such a Bastu, how could Gu Chen possibly have any chance of winning?

Fortunately, it seemed that Gu Chen had discovered something in the Hundred Thousand Mountains and had not shown up, perhaps managing to escape this calamity.

Qin Wu thought to himself.

Of course, his clenched fists revealed that his heart was far from calm. If given the choice, he would not want to see the countless civilians of Tiandu perish.

It was not just him; even the new Emperor Ji Yuan of Da Xia had not eaten or drunk for days, working tirelessly and looked extremely haggard.

At this moment, as Bastu arrived at the shores of Moon Reflecting Lake, one had to admit that the lake was indeed a rare sight in the world. The lake was a light blue color, crystal clear to the bottom, like a flawless sapphire embedded in the earth, reflecting the sky and shimmering with an otherworldly luster.

Bastu glanced around, failing to sense Gu Chen’s presence, which caused his brow to furrow ever so slightly.

Then, he looked up at the sky and saw that less than a quarter of an hour remained until the agreed upon time at noon.

If Gu Chen did not show up when the time came, he would head straight to Tiandu, intending to annihilate the city along with its inhabitants completely.

Bastu did not make this statement lightly.

"Why hasn’t that Marquis Wu An of Da Xia, Gu Chen, appeared yet? Could it be that he is scared?" At this moment, the troops from Da Yuan burst into loud laughter and spoke with thick sarcasm.

"People of the Central Plains are truly weaklings, wasting our national teacher’s time!"

"With our national teacher’s divine martial prowess, it’s normal for that Gu Chen to be fearful of battle. Even if he does show up, he can only expect to be slapped to death."

The people from Da Yuan had sharp tongues and did not stop talking. Da Xia had been suppressing Da Yuan for many years, and it seemed that they wanted to take the opportunity today to vent all the resentment they had been harboring, with words that were brutally vicious, causing the heavenly rank commanders of the Jing Tian Department to look extremely displeased.

"These Da Yuan people are really riding on the coattails of their masters like dogs!"

In secret, quite a few clenched their fists, their faces flushed red, as they struggled to contain their anger.

Being so brazenly insulted—what’s more, the facts were as stated—made it difficult for hot-tempered warriors to bear.

"Has Marquis Wu An really become afraid?"

"Is he truly going to disregard the Central Plains, Da Xia, and even Tiandu?!"

"If it were me, I would rather die standing than live on my knees!"

"I refuse to believe that Marquis Wu An is what the rumors say. Has he really lost his nerve? Why hasn’t he shown up yet?!"

One after another, the people from Da Xia gritted their teeth. Clearly, compared to dying on the battlefield, Gu Chen’s supposed cowardice was more unacceptable to them.

Many were prepared before coming here, that if Gu Chen died in battle, even knowing they were no match, they would still act and leave their lives behind.

Concerning national fate, none who were present at the site today were cowards.

But now, with Gu Chen still not having made an appearance, they felt some disappointment.

Even those from the Wuji Dao Sect like Yuan Feng and Xuan One could not help but sigh softly.

"Qin Wu, do you still remember what I said before?" At this time, Bastu stood with his hands behind his back, slightly tilting his head as he looked toward Qin Wu in the crowd.

Qin Wu’s face was expressionless, and he remained silent, making eye contact with the Da Yuan national teacher Bastu.

Seeing this, Bastu was not irritated but spoke softly, "It seems that you are prepared."

Then, he looked up at the sky again, making it abundantly clear that he was about to take action against Tiandu.

At this moment, within the imperial palace of Tiandu, Emperor Ji Yuan sat on the dragon throne with a pale face, dry lips, and as time slowly reached noon, his eyes slowly closed.

On the other hand, in the imperial palace of Da Yuan, when Toumuer received the news that Gu Chen had not yet made an appearance, he burst into loud laughter.

"The people of Central Plains are all cowards, every single one of them!" Seeing that it was noon, the people of Da Yuan across the border shouted insults and laughed with pride, the corners of their mouths curling into cold smirks.

"You bunch of bastards!" In Da Xia’s camp, countless warriors clenched their fists. Seeing the triumphant look on the faces of the people from Da Yuan, they nearly shattered their teeth in anger.

"It seems today is the day Da Xia falls!"

As Bastu noted the sun climbing higher, his eyes narrowed slightly, and a fierce light flashed momentarily within.

Vice Commander Qin Wu of the Jing Tian Department was stone-faced. He was just about to step forward and fight desperately against Bastu when a familiar aura suddenly emerged, causing his expression to pause.

"Bastu, where do you think you’re going!"

A cold and stern voice echoed between heaven and earth, reverberating through the mountains and valleys. As Bastu was about to leave, a tall and strong figure in dark clothes suddenly appeared on the scene.

The newcomer had hair like a waterfall, a crystalline body, and dazzling light surrounded him. With his handsome, unprecedented looks and chiseled features full of masculinity, as if carved by knife and axe, and his deep, unfathomable black eyes, his aura was otherworldly and divine. Accompanied by light rain, he descended upon this place like a deity.

It was none other than Gu Chen!

After leaving the Hundred Thousand Mountains, he had rushed here at top speed upon hearing the news!

As Gu Chen truly showed up, the faces of those from Da Yuan changed instantly, and they stood frozen in place.

Clearly, the reputation of Gu Chen the People Slayer was deeply ingrained, even within the hearts of those from Da Yuan.

"A bunch of rotten fish and shrimp, do you think you’re even qualified to evaluate the Central Plains?!" Gu Chen sneered coldly, his gaze indifferent as he looked towards the ones who had spoken earlier from the Da Yuan side.

"You?!"

Upon hearing this, the group immediately changed their expressions, an involuntary fear rising from the depths of their hearts, their eyes seeking help, turning towards the Da Yuan national teacher Bastu.

"Gu..." Bastu was about to speak when, in the next instant, he was ruthlessly interrupted by Gu Chen.

"I don’t have time for your nonsense right now!"

Gu Chen’s eyes flashed with cold light as he employed the God Tempering Heart Sutras. Those Da Yuan warriors who had just spoken mockingly suddenly felt like their bodies were about to explode, with their brows throbbing uncontrollably.

"You’re being a bit too arrogant!"

Seeing Gu Chen dare to speak in such a manner, Bastu’s face darkened, a dangerous aura emerged all over him, and with a step forward, he threw a punch directly at Gu Chen’s face.

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"Get lost, I’ll deal with you in a moment!"

Seeing Bastu, a warrior of the Divine Intent Realm, launching an attack, Gu Chen showed no fear or reverence, stepping aside to avoid the offensive, his cold eyes fixating on the few from Da Yuan.

With a few soft thuds, in the blink of an eye and without even a chance to scream, a group of people from Da Yuan had their heads burst open, splashing blood and brains all over the ground!

This scene shocked everyone present, including Da Yuan national teacher Bastu!