NOVEL NEXT Chapter 182: Together in Life and Death
The spiritual realm, Saint Hua City, the Yun residence.
The ancient Yun residence, covering an extensive area, featured beautifully carved beams and painted rafters, scenic views, bricks and tiles made of cloudstone, in a serene environment.
Right now, beside a small lake, Gu Chen sat alone, sipping tea.
About the recent tumult in the outside world, Gu Chen was quite aware. He had thought about leaving the Yun family, not wishing to involve Yun Zishu, but his suggestions were rejected each time.
It was evident that Yun Zishu held a high status within the Yun family, and the Great Powers respected his decisions. Even in the midst of great controversy, the Yun family did not abandon him.
Such actions were naturally noted by Gu Chen.
The whispers and rumors outside, and even the assassination order issued by those five Great Powers, were well known to Gu Chen too.
Thus, with reckless abandon, they regarded him as livestock to be slaughtered at will, assuming that as soon as they discovered Gu Chen's whereabouts, they could easily capture him.
After all, those were five Great Powers, and their attitude was only to be expected.
However, as Gu Chen's cultivation level deepened, his control over the Yu Cauldron grew stronger, as did the power he could wield.
Hence, if he wished to leave, even the Great Powers couldn't stop him!
Still, the matter of the Yu Cauldron was of great significance, its impact could even alarm the entire higher realms, thus Gu Chen didn't feel comfortable discussing it with Princess Xidie or Yun Zishu.
Moreover, this incident had once again made Gu Chen realize the importance of strength.
"If I were a supreme entity, would the forces like Seven Stars Sect dare to provoke me this way?" With this thought, Gu Chen's expression became somewhat indifferent.
Even if he had the support of a powerful faction behind him, like the Holy Brilliance Dynasty, individuals such as Yuan Qian and Lu Xin would not have dared to provoke him in the beginning.
But, depending on others was not what Gu Chen wanted. If possible, he would rather have enough strength on his own.
Lean on a mountain, and it may collapse; rely on a person, they may flee. No matter when, it's never as reliable as being strong oneself.
"Someday, by myself, I will be immortal. At that time, looking over the higher realms, how many would dare to strike at me?" Gu Chen thought this way.
At that time, he could face everything fearlessly by himself. Where would he need anyone's protection, and who would dare provoke him?
The cause of this incident was clearly due to Yuan Qian and others. Gu Chen never initiated trouble with them, yet his retaliation had led to the current situation.
"Even in the future, if I reach the level of the Ice Emperor, I can claim to be the supreme of all heavens, the leader of the Ten Thousand Tribes. At my command, who in the higher realms would dare not obey? Alone, I could cause nine heavens and ten lands to shiver!" Gu Chen clenched his hand lightly, yearning even more for strength in his heart.
He believed there would indeed come a day when he would reach that height, when no one would dare provoke him!
At that moment, Yun Zishu appeared, approaching Gu Chen.
His expression was rather solemn, clearly due to the increasingly intense situation outside.
Moreover, the fact that the emperor of the Holy Brilliance Dynasty had not appeared, nor spoken, had made Yun Zishu aware of something.
Even the news of King Zhenan kneeling outside the gates of the Holy Brilliance Dynasty palace without rising was known to Yun Zishu.
"Brother Gu, given the current grave situation, the five major forces view you as a thorn in their side. If you continue to stay in Saint Hua City, you will undoubtedly be in mortal danger," Yun Zishu said solemnly.
At this moment, after hearing Yun Zishu's words, Gu Chen remained extremely calm, which immediately startled Yun Zishu.
"Brother Gu's composure is unmatched; even with the collapse of Mount Tai before him, your expression would not change. I am truly no match," Yun Zishu said with a bitter smile, shaking his head.
His words were true. If it were anyone else—even him—being hunted by the Seven Stars Sect and the Dragon Sparrow Clan's five major forces, they would have already been ashen-faced, panicking, and restless.
Where could they, like the current Gu Chen, be so leisurely and calm, as if the person who caused this huge commotion and attracted the attention of over a hundred domains was not him?
Then, Yun Zishu spoke seriously, "Brother Gu, you must leave immediately and come with me to the Yun family."
Gu Chen frowned at these words, surprised that Yun Zishu actually wanted to take him directly back to the Yun family.
If the five major forces found out, they might declare war on the Yun family right away.
Yun Zishu seemed to see the worry in Gu Chen's heart and said, "Brother Gu, you need not worry. I have already discussed this with my family, and my father and the others have no objections. However, you may have to be inconvenienced for some time."
Staying with the Yun family meant that he could not go out to seek opportunities to enhance his strength, which, for someone of Gu Chen's extraordinary level, would naturally be a tremendous loss.
Not to mention, the imminent battle for supremacy between the Ten Thousand Tribes across the 3,600 realms in the higher world would have far-reaching effects.
For Gu Chen, whether it was not wanting to burden the Yun family or causing his strength to stagnate, neither reason was acceptable.
Without a second thought, he outright rejected Yun Zishu.
"Brother Gu, this is not the time to be stubborn. If you appear in the outside world, the five major forces will go to any length to hunt you down. Moreover, if they get desperate, the entire higher realm might issue a bounty on you. Then, you really will have no escape!" Yun Zishu said gravely, hoping Gu Chen would realize the severity of the situation.
Gu Chen understood that Yun Zishu did not know about the Yu Cauldron, which could allow him to teleport through space and hide his aura, with only a supreme entity possibly detecting a hint of him.