On a vast, empty plain, an ancient city stood, looking majestic and imposing from a distance.
Inside Ancient Saint City, Zhao Li had only just appeared and hadn't done anything yet, but he had already attracted the attention of many people, followed by a commotion.
Because the Gu Clan had arrived, countless passersby felt the immense aura emanating from the newcomer, and their hearts trembled. Then, they looked at Zhao Li with sympathy, pity, and of course, mostly the feeling that he deserved it. In Ancient Saint City, not following the Gu Clan's rules was like lighting a lantern in a latrine – looking for death, wasn't it?
Unlike others, when Zhao Li felt Gu Lie approaching aggressively, he inexplicably felt a wave of disappointment, followed by a sense of Lack of Interest.
He found that the people of the Gu Clan didn't seem to be any different from others. That arrogance, under the endless Years, had already deeply penetrated their bones and Soul, not allowing the slightest offense from others.
With this thought, Zhao Li sighed softly in his heart and lightly uttered the word "Forbidden" from his mouth, as if Words Become Law, solidifying the Space-Time here.
As Zhao Li's words fell, Gu Lie was immediately horrified to discover that he had lost contact with the Heaven and Earth Energy!
This sudden change caused Gu Lie's face to fill with extreme shock. The reason Dou Sheng powerhouses were strong was not only because of their abundant Dou Qi, but more importantly, because they could mobilize Heaven and Earth Energy without restraint for both offense and defense.
This point had reached an unprecedented height after he advanced to Nine Star Dou Sheng. Heaven and Earth Energy was at his beck and call. However, now, that guy who ignored the Gu Clan's rules had only said one sentence and had abolished this ability of Dou Sheng powerhouses, which was far beyond the norm for ordinary Cultivators.
As a result, without the blessing of Heaven and Earth Energy, a Dou Sheng, compared to a Dou Venerate, had no essential difference except for their own more abundant Dou Qi.
But then, he realized that he had thought too simply. What Zhao Li had Forbidden was more than just Heaven and Earth Energy. He had already sensed that his thoughts seemed to be slowing down. That feeling was like being Sealed in a Space, in a Hu Po where Time flowed extremely slowly. He wanted to move, but couldn't. He could only feel that sense of consciousness gradually sinking while he was powerless to do anything about it.
At this time, whether it was the pedestrians in Ancient Saint City or the Black Annihilation Army soldiers of the Gu Clan, none of them had discovered anything wrong. The only change in them was that after seeing the newcomer, a hint of respect appeared in their eyes, because some people had recognized the newcomer as the legendary supreme commander of the Black Annihilation Army, a Peak expert of Nine Star Dou Sheng!
"As expected of the Gu Clan, the surging aura of the newcomer is definitely the strongest I have ever seen. Just listening to his voice makes my Soul tremble."
"The Gu Clan is powerful, so I'm not surprised to have such a strong expert. I just can't figure out what that person was thinking, daring to fly in Ancient Saint City."
"I did notice earlier that he appeared suddenly. With such means, his Strength must not be weak. Perhaps he is a Dou Sheng powerhouse who arrived here by shifting Space."
"Why hasn't the lord from the Gu Clan made a move yet? Does that person have some identity that makes the Gu Clan wary?"
In just a few breaths, the sounds of people's discussions rose and fell. After a while, they finally discovered the abnormality. Gu Lie had come aggressively, but until now, they hadn't seen him make any move. They couldn't help but feel Doubt, and then guessed whether Zhao Li had some monstrous background that made even a Nine Star Dou Sheng dare not attack him.
Zhao Li didn't kill him. What bothered him was never others' offense towards him, but that arrogance and conceit that, regardless of the situation, would unilaterally define things without question. It seemed to be the case with both the Soul Clan and the Gu Clan.
For Ten Thousand Years, they had long been accustomed to being superior to others. Under normal circumstances, they simply didn't have the patience to clarify the reasons for things.
If one had to speak of the privileges of the strong, to put it impolitely, he hadn't even put himself on a pedestal, so why should these people?
"Alas, no matter who is on the other side, is it that hard to talk properly?"
Zhao Li sighed softly in his heart and didn't continue to pressure Gu Lie. He was waiting. He believed that within the Gu Clan's sphere of influence, the matter here would quickly reach Gu Yuan's ears.
Indeed, as Time passed, everyone discovered that something was wrong. It seemed that it wasn't that Gu Lie didn't dare to make a move, but that he simply couldn't. Thus, while everyone was shocked, the matter here also spread.
None of the people who could come to Ancient Saint City were simple. In just about a minute, the news of a mysterious powerhouse visiting the Gu Clan and clashing with them for ignoring the rules of Ancient Saint City had already begun to spread across the Continent.
The situation on the Gu Clan's side was similar. The matter had reached the ears of the higher-ups, and they couldn't sit still.
One must know that in the past few decades, Gu Lie had already reached Nine Star Dou Sheng. Apart from Gu Yuan, even if all of them went together, they could barely match him. In other words, with Gu Lie's strength alone, he was enough to support an Ancient Faction no less powerful than any other except the Gu Clan and the Soul Clan.
But now, the second most powerful person in the Gu Clan couldn't even personally send out a distress signal. Even though they were sure they hadn't misheard and the matter was as they understood it, they still found it incredible.
That was a Nine Star Dou Sheng! And putting aside his Strength, the name of the Gu Clan alone was enough to suppress countless people and make them not dare to act presumptuously. That person actually dared to challenge the Gu Clan; it was simply unreasonable. Did he think he was Hun Tiandi, or the Great Li Imperial Advisor?
Of course, they genuinely felt that their pride had been trampled upon and were genuinely angry about it, but they also genuinely knew their limits. The person Gu Lie couldn't handle, they couldn't handle either. So, they naturally told Gu Yuan about the matter and placed their hopes on him.
Unlike the other Gu Clan Elders who felt offended and wanted to punish the newcomer, Gu Yuan instantly connected the newcomer to his identity. It was already unbelievable that a Zhao Li had appeared in those few decades. If that person wasn't Zhao Li, but a new powerhouse who could easily defeat Gu Lie in the past forty years, then he truly felt that his Thousand Years had been lived in vain.
Thinking of that person who was not only powerful, with a Cultivation Level no weaker than his own, but also the only Alchemist on the Continent who could Refine Ninth Grade Golden Pills, Gu Yuan sighed softly in his heart and didn't delay at all. He directly entered The Void and teleported towards Ancient Saint City.
He was confident that he wasn't afraid of Zhao Li, but he also didn't want to fall out with him, especially for such a baffling reason.
Now he was truly in a difficult position. If he didn't back down, he might offend a powerhouse no weaker than himself for no reason. But if he handled it lightly, the Gu Clan would lose all prestige once the matter spread.
In the eyes of outsiders, they would only remember Zhao Li alone, who pressured the Gu Clan into abandoning their own rules. As for Zhao Li's Strength and identity, although they would be curious and investigate, they would definitely not publicize it in this matter.
No other reason than that in the eyes of those with ulterior motives, a person of unknown origin suppressing the Gu Clan was undoubtedly more embarrassing for the Gu Clan than the number one Alchemist with a great background who had been famous for decades.
Thinking this, he rushed to Ancient Saint City. Before he arrived, his voice reached:
"Brother Zhao Li, please calm down. Why didn't you say something when you came, Brother Zhao Li? I could have hosted you properly."
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