Chapter 295 - 260: Slaying the Grandmaster
When Gu Zhan and Tian Yu stepped out of the manor,
the entire residence was already in chaos. At this moment, flames soared sky-high, raging fires everywhere, the Embroidered Uniform Guard scrambling in confusion, while battles raged outside the main courtyard,
amidst the swirling black haze, many Embroidered Uniform Guards charged forward, only to be blocked by numerous Five Poison Sect followers hidden in the mist. These members were masters of poison, using the black fog as cover. For a while, the Death God Battalion of the Embroidered Uniform Guard suffered heavy losses.
Above all, though the Death God Battalion excelled at Slaughter Technique, they lacked experience dealing with Poison Dao.
Fortunately, the Embroidered Uniform Guard were well-trained,
despite suffering major losses, they adjusted swiftly, so casualties remained limited.
But when Gu Zhan appeared,
those Five Poison Sect followers lurking in the shadows were all startled,
for that brief moment, they realized something had gone wrong,
according to their plan,
Sect Leader Xiao Xiangzi was responsible for the assassination, whether it succeeded or failed, he would retreat with one blow, while they provided cover for his escape. Now, Xiao Xiangzi hadn’t come out—instead, Gu Zhan walked out,
there could only be one possibility,
Xiao Xiangzi not only failed the assassination, but had trapped himself!
"Retreat!"
In the dense fog, a black-robed man’s pupils contracted as he immediately issued the command. This was the Grand Elder of the Five Poison Sect, his status second only to the Sect Leader and Vice Sect Leader.
His mission was to lead the Five Poison Sect’s poison masters in covering Xiao Xiangzi’s escape. Now that he knew Xiao Xiangzi had met trouble, he decided instantly—ordered a withdrawal.
Yet, in that instant,
a cold voice suddenly echoed in his ear.
"Think you can leave?"
The Grand Elder of the Five Poison Sect was shocked all over, feeling a chill down his spine. He spun around in a panic, only to see Gu Zhan had somehow appeared right behind him.
In the chaos, he attacked at once,
but Gu Zhan swung his saber,
the terrifying Saber Qi manifested as a cold blade light and sliced directly across the Grand Elder’s throat, fresh blood spraying forth instantly.
In a flash,
The Five Poison Sect followers scattered in all directions, retreating.
Gu Zhan, saber in hand, gave chase,
and in the blink of an eye, slew several experts,
His Lingyun Soar had reached the Peak of Perfection, Earth Tier Upper Grade Qinggong. In terms of speed, none below Grandmaster could match him; even Grandmasters, unless they specialized in speed, were unlikely to surpass him.
"Kill!"
At this moment, Tian Yu quickly rallied the Embroidered Uniform Guard for attack.
A swarm of Feathered Arrows rained down, slaughtering all in their path, anguished wails rose up, flaming torches were flung into the dense fog, while the Embroidered Uniform Guard wore cloth masks soaked to prevent inhaling poison gas.
Yet only moments later,
the cries of pain ceased,
those dozens of Five Poison Sect followers had been wiped out entirely.
"Tian Yu, gather everyone, tally the casualties!"
Gu Zhan commanded, then immediately returned to the courtyard, grabbed a specially crafted bow and quiver, vaulted into the night sky, and sped toward the Beidou Bang headquarters.
Upon soaring through the air,
Gu Zhan could see even more clearly,
the entire Great Desert City was ablaze, especially where the top influences and the super first-class factions resided, with fierce battles erupting everywhere, terrifying chaos marking tonight’s assassinations—the Demon Dao had stirred up immense trouble.
Gu Zhan did not hesitate,
his manor was not far from Beidou Bang’s temporary headquarters, and his fight with Xiao Xiangzi had lasted quite some time. With no sign of either Mo Jingzhou or Xiao Chen coming to his aid, it could only mean both had been entangled elsewhere.
As expected,
when Gu Zhan arrived at Beidou Bang’s temporary base,
the entire estate was in turmoil, flames everywhere, countless Beidou Bang disciples milling about in confusion. He even saw a group heading toward his manor, led by Dubhe Sub-Branch’s Squad Leader Tan Lang.
Gu Zhan had drunk with Tan Lang just yesterday.
This Tan Lang was among the few outstanding surviving second-generation disciples of Beidou Bang, and had once ranked on the Celestial Pride List, though at the same level as Tian Yu—a third-class Celestial Pride.
Third-class Celestial Prides ranked beyond the top ten on the list and changed frequently; while not nearly as valuable as first or second-class, any of them could serve as a pillar for a top faction, the backbone for minor powers.
Yet for Beidou Bang, such a top power, needing third-class Celestial Prides to hold up their reputation—it showed the gap between generations.
Still, although third-class Celestial Prides were not exceptional, being part of a top faction meant abundant resources. Tan Lang’s strength in the Fifth Realm was also notable and he maintained a prideful air.
Thus, when he first met Gu Zhan yesterday, he still tried to compete with Gu Zhan, known as the top talent of Beidou Bang’s second and third generations—drinking several bowls in challenge. However, after Gu Zhan slaughtered Grandmaster Liu Zuifeng before everyone, all that pride vanished, replaced with genuine admiration.
So yesterday, when Gu Zhan led his men in battle with Danyang Sect, Tan Lang was the first to support him.
Now, seeing Tan Lang,
Gu Zhan immediately dove down and asked, "Brother Tan Lang, how’s the situation?"
Upon seeing Gu Zhan, a look of delight flashed across Tan Lang’s face, and he breathed a deep sigh of relief, hurriedly saying, "Brother Gu, glad you’re unhurt. Those damned Demon Dao traitors had long hidden in Great Desert City, tonight targeting Righteous Dao Celestial Prides for assassination. I feared you’d be caught. I just managed to get free and was coming to find you. Didn’t you encounter an attempt on your life?"