Chapter 463 - 295: Fame Resounds Across the World (2)
The battle in Yu City was truly terrifying,
One person challenging six Supreme Grandmasters, dozens of Grandmasters, hundreds of Masters, and tens of thousands of martial world fighters.
There are even rumors that Gu Zhan has become the legendary Land Immortal,
However, this statement was quickly denied among the upper echelons; ordinary martial world people don’t even know what a Land Immortal is, and many have never heard of it,
That’s why many even believe Gu Zhan is the number one martial artist in the world.
Nonetheless, for those with a high enough status in the martial world, they know what a Land Immortal is, and Gu Zhan’s lack of Immortal Fate in Yunzhou is not a secret, plus the methods he displayed in that battle don’t align with those of a Land Immortal,
So the idea of Gu Zhan possibly being a Land Immortal hasn’t gained widespread acceptance, yet many are still skeptical,
In this situation,
The name of Gu Zhan has resonated throughout the land.
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Capital City, the Gu Family.
In a grand hall, the high-ranking members of the Gu Family gathered, the atmosphere somewhat oppressive.
Gu Chuan slammed the table, shouting angrily: "Look, look, what did I say before? I’ve always said, my brother Gu Zhan is a rare genius of the world, and you didn’t listen. See it now, Marquis Yun, Grand General of the Army, the number one grandmaster of the world,
To be honest, we have been continuously trying to explore the path of martial arts, and a few years back, this issue almost caused the Gu Family to fall apart. I don’t need to say more, you all know.
And now, a person who could possibly find a new path is right in front of us, yet you don’t take him seriously. Did I not say that Gu Zhan’s greatest value is not in his influence, but in him as a person? He and I are blood brothers,
I am very aware of how terrifying his Martial Arts Will is. Previously in Linjiang City, I didn’t bring him to the Capital City because I know his character well; he doesn’t tolerate constraints. Bringing him to visit the Gu Family then wouldn’t have been right and would have caused conflicts due to the family’s underestimation of him.
Now that he has the qualification for us to take him seriously, I begged you to negotiate with him, bring our sincerity from the Gu Family. Even if we can’t cooperate right now, isn’t leaving a seed a good thing with no loss? Is it?"
But how did you respond? You came back to me saying this guy is arrogant, stubborn, unproven, not worth investing in, and ended like that? Ended just like that, without even meeting him?"
The more Gu Chuan spoke, the more agitated he became, directly kicking the table over, pointing at the group of high-ranking members, face darkened, roaring: "What do you think? How can you stand so high in front of him? Gu Zhan, born in a humble family, with no background, no resources, no famous teachers, how did he get to where he is today? What gives you the right to feel superior in front of him?
I’m asking you, what were you examining? If he’s easy to control? Are you looking for a subordinate? If you need a submissive follower, then open the doors wide, why go all the way there? Isn’t that crazy?"
In the hall, the faces of the high-ranking members of the Gu Family looked unpleasant, yet no one refuted, even the elderly remained silent.
Primarily for two reasons,
One is Gu Chuan’s identity, being the blood brother of Patriarch Gai Qingcheng and the current leader in the official ranks for the Gu Family. His status is amongst the highest in the Gu Family.
The second reason is the reality laid right before them,
Gu Zhan’s battle in Yu City, shocking the world.
The specific details of Gu Zhan’s battle in Yu City have been thoroughly analyzed by major powers. Although externally there’s still debate about whether Gu Zhan is the number one grandmaster, within top factions like the Gu Family, no one doubts Gu Zhan’s strength as the number one grandmaster.
Because the details of that battle have been thoroughly analyzed, amid such a huge commotion by the Martial Arts Alliance, no master dared to claim they could handle it, not to mention Gu Zhan’s unilateral crushing massacre.
Furthermore, major top factions are studying the battle’s process; many suspect Gu Zhan has found another martial path. Even if incomplete, a direction has formed, otherwise it wouldn’t be possible to show such formidable strength.
Just this alone is enough to astound people.
Nowadays, all major top factions are trying every possible way to find a new path.
The potential Gu Zhan showed is terrifying, young yet without resources and foundation.
Many speculate that if Gu Zhan’s potential can be combined with the millennium foundation and resources of a top faction, he’s likely to walk a new path in this era where the Grotto Heaven Realm is about to disappear.
Today,
Gu Chuan’s outburst in the Gu Family was because the family recognized Gu Zhan’s potential from the battle reports and urgently called a meeting to discuss strategies.
Gu Chuan, having already been unhappy due to the family’s judgment of Gu Zhan not suitable for alliance, was called back, hoping to rebuild ties through his connection with Gu Zhan, but he couldn’t hold back his anger.
The high-ranking members of the Gu Family knew they were at fault, allowing Gu Chuan to rage without interrupting.
Because, if what Gu Chuan said turned out to be true,
Previously, when Rong Yichu was about to leave the Capital City, Gu Chuan consistently suggested forming an alliance with Gu Zhan, initially proposing a marriage alliance, which was rejected, then suggesting an alliance based on mutual power.
In the end, when the Gu Family sent people to Yunzhou, they gave up on the idea of an alliance with Gu Zhan upon return.