On the other side, the members of the Dongfang clan from the Eastern Sea Immortal Island paid absolutely no attention to the dispute between Sun Buhuo and Yuan Lie.
Their gazes were deadlocked on the phantom of the Azure Dragon behind Gu Changyuan. Each of their faces was incredibly solemn, and they subconsciously restrained their auras a bit.
The oppressive feeling brought by that Azure Dragon phantom was several times heavier for their Dragon Race than for the other cultivators.
It was a suppression stemming from the depths of their bloodline, a natural deterrence that a high-tier bloodline exerted over lower-tier ones.
Just a casual phantom summoned by Gu Changyuan was enough to make these peak Half-Immortal dragon experts feel suffocated.
They secretly rejoiced in their hearts that the Eastern Immortal Island had always known its place over the years and had never had any friction with the Heavenly Demon Pavilion.
Standing in the center of the Azure Dragon, Gu Changyuan listened to Sun Buhuo's words with a smile on his face.
As his master, he naturally knew everything about Sun Buhuo's past.
This child had been expelled from the Giant Ape clan, suffered countless humiliations, and lived a wandering life before finally being taken in as his disciple.
Now, the enemies from back then were right in front of him.
Let alone throwing a few insults, even if Sun Buhuo wanted to directly annihilate the other party—
Gu Changyuan would immediately lend a hand.
However, that guy named Yuan Lie was indeed a bit too arrogant.
Acting all high and mighty.
Well, sorry to say, but no one is allowed to be more arrogant than me around here.
Gu Changyuan spoke slowly. His voice was flat but carried an unquestionable confidence. He did not intentionally lower his volume, so his words clearly reached the ears of every cultivator present.
Buhuo, well scolded.
From now on, as long as your master is here, you can be as arrogant as you want. Even if the sky falls, your master will hold it up for you.
For a moment, envious gazes surged over like a tide.
They also wanted a master who was so fiercely protective and incredibly powerful!
Many disciples from various sects secretly glanced at their own masters, who were still in shock, and silently complained in their hearts.
Damn it, Master, is it too late for me to run away and join the Heavenly Human Holy Land now?
Gu Changyuan did not stop speaking.
He looked at Yuan Lie, the corners of his mouth curling up slightly, carrying a hint of playfulness in his eyes.
Watch closely, your master will show you something even more arrogant.
As his voice faded, Gu Changyuan's gaze locked directly onto Yuan Lie.
That gaze was very calm.
One could even say it carried a trace of carelessness.
At this moment, Yuan Lie only felt his body stiffen, as if he were suddenly being stared down by a dormant ancient ferocious beast.
Moreover, it was the kind of beast that could easily tear him into pieces without him having any power to resist. A chill shot straight from the soles of his feet to the top of his head.
Immediately after, a powerful warning exploded deep within Yuan Lie's soul.
It was a warning from his very instincts.
But before he could even react, he felt the spiritual energy within his body start to run wild.
His own spiritual energy, the energy he had cultivated for thousands of years and that had become one with him, began circulating madly out of control.
Yuan Lie's face instantly turned deathly pale.
He wanted to suppress it, wanted to control it, but found that his divine sense could not reach that rampaging spiritual energy at all.
It was as if it no longer belonged to him.
His body began to swell.
His veins bulged, his blood vessels protruded, and his whole person looked like a balloon being blown up.
Blood began to seep from his pores.
Ahhhhh!
Yuan Lie let out a miserable shriek, his voice filled with fear and despair.
Seeing this, the three peak Half-Immortal Giant Ape ancestors nearby had a drastic change in expression and attacked simultaneously.
Three streams of vigorous spiritual power struck into Yuan Lie's body, attempting to help him suppress the rampaging spiritual energy.
But it was useless.
Let alone suppressing it, they couldn't even delay it.
The three ancestors exchanged a glance, all seeing the horror in each other's eyes.
They could only watch helplessly as Yuan Lie's body continued to swell, expanding to its absolute limit.
His skin tore, his bones shattered, turning into a bloody mess.
Then, bang! A muffled, massive explosion.
Yuan Lie's body instantly blew apart.
A seventh-level Half-Immortal clan elder, an existence that would be considered a top-tier combat force anywhere.
Just like that, right in front of countless cultivators, he perished.
The entire venue fell dead silent.
Not even the sound of breathing could be heard.
Countless cultivators widened their eyes and opened their mouths wide, looking at this scene in disbelief.
The leading ancestor of the Southern Wasteland Giant Apes now had a face so gloomy it looked like water could drip from it.
He looked up at Gu Changyuan, suppressing the anger in his gaze, and spoke in a deep voice.
Sir, isn't acting like this a bit too much?
Gu Changyuan, however, looked completely innocent, as if he hadn't understood what the other party was saying at all.
His expression was blank.
Hmm? Are you talking about me?
He spread his hands, his tone unbelievably sincere.
Which eye of yours saw me do it? I just glanced at him, I didn't actually do anything.
He paused and added.
Maybe his own mental state was too poor, and he literally exploded from anger?
So this is why I say you Southern Wasteland Giant Apes... you can't just focus on training your muscles, you also need to train your brains and your temperament.
The disciples beside Gu Changyuan were all holding back their laughter right now.
Not just them, but the crowd of surrounding cultivators were also secretly stifling their laughter. Their gazes toward the Southern Wasteland Giant Ape clan were full of teasing and mockery.
The members of the Southern Wasteland Giant Apes, feeling the teasing gazes around them, only felt their faces burning, as if they had been publicly slapped.
Humiliation.
Anger.
Yet they did not dare to lash out.
The leading ancestor took a deep breath, suppressing the surging fury in his heart.
He didn't want to argue anymore.
He couldn't win an argument, he couldn't win a fight. Saying anything more would only bring further disgrace.
He was just planning to let it go and take his clansmen away from this place of trouble.
But Gu Changyuan spoke up again, his tone carrying a bit of sudden realization, as if he had just remembered something.
Oh, right. If you hadn't spoken, I wouldn't have even noticed something.
Just now, when that clan elder of yours exploded from anger, the blood splashing outward scared my kid.
Shouldn't you give me an explanation for that?
As his words fell, he waved his right hand—
Gu Xing'er was scooped out from behind the Azure Dragon by him, appearing out of thin air by his side.
Gu Xing'er was still a bit dazed at this moment.
She had just been hiding behind the Azure Dragon's tail watching the show, and suddenly she was grabbed out by her master.
However, when she saw Gu Changyuan's eyes, she instantly understood.
Gu Xing'er immediately threw herself at Gu Changyuan, wrapping her arms around his waist and burying her face in his chest, her voice carrying a sob.
Brother!
She raised her voice.
It was so scary when that ugly monster exploded from anger just now! I'm so scared!
Her crying was exaggerated and deliberate, yet her eye sockets weren't even red. The surrounding cultivators could tell at a glance that she was acting.
But Gu Changyuan acted as if he didn't notice at all. With a heartbroken expression, he patted her back and gently coaxed her.
Then his gaze fell back onto the crowd of Southern Wasteland Giant Apes below, his tone completely unapologetic and bold despite having no solid ground.
See? My kid is crying so miserably and got all frightened. Shouldn't you guys offer some compensation?
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