The protagonist is obviously strong but very cautious

The atmosphere in the arena became extremely tense at this moment.

All the powerful figures were staring at Zheng Tuo; some looked fierce and menacing, some were cautious, and some simply stood by and watched the show.

Simultaneously.

Some people were also whispering among themselves.

"The mythical ancient clan is said to be a group left over from the mythical battlefield. It is said that the clan is small in number, and each one is a strong person among strong people. But now it seems that they are nothing special."

"That's right. Just an unknown kid was able to scold Gu Yun and tell him to get lost. Gu Yun didn't even put up any resistance. If you ask me, the mythical ancient clan is all talk and no action."

The surrounding whispers reached Gu Yun's ears, immediately making the young master blush with embarrassment, unsure of what to do.

On the contrary, Gu Hong and Gu Lü beside him immediately glared fiercely at the person who had spoken, as if they wanted to make a move.

The atmosphere quieted down at that moment, and no one made a move against Zheng Tuo, because none of them wanted to be the first to act.

Simultaneously.

The people around him began to shout at Gu Yun in unison, trying to make him the one to stick his neck out.

The mocking words reached Gu Yun's ears, making him even more embarrassed.

Seeing Gu Yun's attitude, Zheng Tuo was speechless.

The powerful figures of this ancient mythical clan are actually so pathetic.

"Fellow Daoist, please have some self-respect." Gu Yun finally couldn't stand the whispers around him and immediately gave Zheng Tu a stern address.

“I think you should be the one with self-respect,” Zheng Tuo said coldly. “A few words from others have made you so angry. You still have a long way to go in your cultivation journey.”

Gu Yun was quite displeased with this condescending tone.

Just then, Gu Hong called out, "Fellow Daoist, you say you are Jiu Li'er's senior brother. How can you prove that you are her senior brother? Jiu Li'er and I are close friends. She has never mentioned having a senior brother like you."

"Sister is right. You must be an imposter. Sister Jiuli'er has never said that she has a senior brother. You suddenly appeared and claimed that Jiuli'er is your junior sister. What are you up to?"

This sudden reversal of words made Gu Yun's heart skip a beat.

Yup!

How come I didn't think of that?

"Fellow Daoist, how can you prove that you are Jiu Li'er's senior brother? Please provide evidence." Gu Yun shouted at this moment, looking like he was about to take action.

"Proof?" Zheng Tuo's eyes flickered as he looked at Gu Yun. "I don't need to prove anything. On the contrary, it's the three of you who need to prove that you and Jiu Li'er are close friends."

"this!"

Gu Yun and the other two had only known Jiu Li'er for a little over half a month, and they knew very little about her.

"Hmph!" Zheng Tuo snorted coldly, "You Gu Yun, you're just after my junior sister's beauty, you deliberately got close to her. Do you think I don't know your little tricks?"

These words struck a chord with Gu Yun.

He did approach Jiu Li'er because of her beauty, but he also felt that he genuinely liked her, which was why he made contact with her.

Now, what the other party is saying makes him seem like some heinous spoiled brat.

"You scoundrel Gu Yunnang, not only do you covet my junior sister's beauty, but you also choose to target her when she needs help. What do you think I need to prove for you? It's laughable, truly laughable."

Zheng Tuo's voice boomed, sounding exceptionally domineering. His powerful aura and words completely suppressed Gu Yun.

Gu Yun was filled with fear, because what the other party said was true.

He had just missed a golden opportunity. He could have protected Jiu Li'er and used that opportunity to win her favor, but instead, he let Gu Lu disturb Jiu Li'er's meditation.

That's entering a meditative state, a realm that all cultivators aspire to reach.

Stupid, how could I be so stupid?

Gu Yun fell into self-doubt.

This hothouse flower who had never left the mythical ancient city suddenly became hesitant and timid in the face of various unexpected situations, just like a child, which caused more people around him to whisper.

"Gu Yun, you should leave. This place is no longer for you."

Zheng Tuo shouted at Gu Yun, urging him to leave quickly, because he noticed that people around him were starting to use Gu Yun as a weapon against him. Gu Yun was timid by nature, and if pushed too far, he might attack him. However, Zheng Tuo did not want any fight with him.

Gu Yun did not leave. In fact, he not only did not leave, but his body was filled with surging power, displaying an extraordinary aura.

“You’re not Jiu Li’er’s senior brother, am I right?” Gu Yun’s gaze sharpened, as if he was preparing to make a move.

Seeing this, Zheng Tuo spoke up generously: "I am indeed not Jiu Li'er's senior brother, because I am his older brother. I am Jiu Li Dao, a member of the Jiu Li clan."

Zheng Tuo immediately changed his identity and appeared as Jiu Li'er's brother.

"You were just a senior brother, and now you're an older brother. It seems you really did come here for a reason." After calming down, Gu Yun began to act normally again.

“Li’er and I are from the same master. We can address each other as senior brother or as brother and sister. What, you don’t believe me?”

As Zheng Tuo spoke, his fighting spirit surged.

Gu Yun must be very strong, after all, he is a member of the mythical ancient clan. Now, he has changed his mind.

If he could use Gu Yun and everyone else present as his role models to cultivate the Sword Immortal Technique, it might help him reach the fourth level.

Thinking of this, he looked at Gu Yun provocatively again.

Gu Yun accepted Zheng Tuo's provocation, and his aura surged. In an instant, the spiritual pressures of the two began to collide and clash.

Seeing this, the people around retreated with satisfaction, leaving the area for the two to fight.

"Jiuli Blade, regardless of whether what you say is true or false, I will not allow you to get close to Jiuli'er," Gu Yun said in a deep, forceful voice.

"What a moving statement you made, Gu Yun. What were you doing before I appeared? You allowed your subordinates to disrupt my sister's meditation practice, and now you speak so shamelessly. I am ashamed for you."

Zheng Tuo's words were full of mockery.

He had no liking for Gu Yun; this guy was definitely not as simple as he seemed.

Generally speaking, flowers grown in greenhouses are prone to serious diseases.

Both sides reached their spiritual pressure limits, and at a certain moment, they instantly lost their sense of space.

brush!
Gu Yun made his move at that moment.

He took out a halberd with his backhand and unleashed streaks of golden killing light.

Seeing the killing intent coming, Zheng Tuo attacked without saying a word, unleashing a series of sword flashes.

The sword light was powerful and domineering. He had now cultivated the Sword Immortal Technique to the third level, and its power was now terrifying.

brush!
With a flash of the blade, all of Gu Yun's techniques were broken.

Not only that, the sword light did not dissipate, but gathered great power and instantly reached Gu Yun.

"Break!" Gu Yun suddenly thrust out his halberd, shattering the incoming blade light.

After just one collision, Gu Yun was already panting heavily, looking completely outmatched, which surprised everyone around him!
Both sides were at the half-step Breakthrough level, yet the difference in their strength was so enormous when they clashed.

Could it be that Jiuli Dao is also a super prodigy?
Some thought this way and continued to watch the game.

Seeing that he was no match for his opponent, Gu Yun was immediately filled with rage.

He wielded his halberd wildly, instantly transforming it into a sky full of light and shadow, all rushing towards Zheng Tuo's location.

Upon seeing this scene, Zheng Tuo's heart stirred.

Innate treasure!

He instantly sensed the grade of the halberd in the other party's hand; it was actually a supreme innate treasure.

Brush brush!
Brush brush!
The blade flashed countless times, and immediately collided with the golden killing light.

A clanging sound rang out, and the two engaged in a fierce battle, appearing evenly matched, neither able to gain the upper hand.

now.

Everyone realized that the golden halberd in Gu Yun's hand was actually a supreme innate treasure.

At such a young age, possessing a supreme innate treasure demonstrates Gu Yun's status and position within the mythical ancient clans.

Simultaneously.

They were also surprised that this Nine Li Blade could fight Gu Yun, who wielded a supreme innate treasure, without being at a disadvantage.

The clash between the two sides reached an extremely high level, and Zheng Tuo deeply felt the oppressive aura of the golden halberd.

So this is what it feels like to face a supreme innate treasure.

He often used innate treasures to fight against others. Now, in his Dao body alone, he felt the oppressive feeling of an innate treasure when he faced the Golden Fangtian Halberd.

It must be said that the halberd in Gu Yun's hands was truly a fine item.

He could feel the immense metallic power emanating from the Golden Halberd. If he could seize the Golden Halberd and activate it with his Golden Emperor Divine Body, he believed he would be able to unleash the full power of the Golden Emperor Divine Body.

But he also had doubts about it.

The Golden Halberd is a supreme innate treasure, unique to the ancient mythological clan. If I were to seize it, I fear it would attract the pursuit of that wall-breaker from the ancient mythological clan.

I am no longer capable of facing the pursuit of that wallbreaker.

Thinking of this, he hesitated slightly, but still plotted how to seize the golden halberd from Gu Yun's hands.

Sonorous!

The two sides continued to clash and continue their duel.

Zheng Tuo's methods mainly relied on the Sword Immortal Technique, making his combat power exceptionally strong and domineering. However, Gu Yun had already entered a battle state, and with the added support of the golden halberd in his hand, he was actually able to fight Zheng Tuo to a standstill, with neither side gaining the upper hand.

Such a fierce duel affected the entire Divine Turtle Mountain, and the surrounding powerful figures retreated, not wanting to be easily affected.

Simultaneously.

Some people looked towards where Jiuli'er was, plotting when to make their move, shatter the formation in front of Jiuli'er, enter the formation, and see if a great treasure was about to be born.

Everyone has their own thoughts, and the reasons behind them are complex and difficult to explain clearly.

In contrast, consider the battle between Zheng Tuo and Gu Yun.

Gu Yun's veins bulged as he attacked with all his might. Although he hadn't fully mastered the golden halberd in his hand, he could still unleash one or two tenths of its power.

To know.

The golden halberd in his hand came from the depths of the mythical battlefield. It was the weapon of a super strong person and was a peerless weapon that killed dozens of wall breakers during the mythical war.

However, due to the intense battle, one of the gods was killed, leaving only the shell of his weapon.

Even so, it remains an absolutely powerful weapon among innate treasures.

Gu Yun held the golden halberd in both hands, transforming into a battle immortal and frantically displaying his unparalleled combat power.

In contrast, Zheng Tuo...

He was in a great mood as he faced off against Gu Yun, whose strength was evenly matched, because he was currently cultivating the Sword Immortal Technique and making rapid progress.

Gu Yun alone could not pose a threat to him, but the golden halberd in Gu Yun's hand was truly a divine weapon.

The pressure it exuded was extremely terrifying; with each collision, he felt as if he were about to be shattered by this golden halberd.

This feeling was what he liked best, because it helped him cultivate the Sword Immortal Technique.

Brush brush!
Brush brush!
Brush brush!
Thousands of blades flashed, and he entered his favorite state.

Under his cultivation, the Sword Immortal Technique improved wildly—one strike, two strikes, three strikes, four strikes…

Each of his sword strikes contained immense power, making Gu Yun tremble with fear and leaving those around him speechless with astonishment.

"Monster! This Jiuli Blade is truly a monster. Gu Yun is wielding the Golden Fangtian Halberd, a supreme innate treasure, yet he was able to withstand it and launch such a powerful counterattack. No wonder he was so arrogant just now; he really has some skills."

"The Golden Halberd, that's the Golden Halberd. Legend has it that it was forged from pure gold and refined iron. Pure gold possesses the ultimate metallic power, and is incomparably sharp. It can cut through the void and sever the river of time. Its owner was an unparalleled figure."

Some people revealed some secrets about the Golden Halberd.

"What a pity! The Golden Fangtian Halberd is now just a shell; the spirit of the magic weapon inside has long been destroyed. And Gu Yun is not capable enough to refine the Golden Fangtian Halberd. Without refining it, the spirit of the magic weapon cannot be generated. Otherwise, he would not be unable to suppress the Nine Li Blade at this moment."

"That's right. Weapons with magical spirits and those without are completely different weapons. In my opinion, Gu Yun can only unleash one-tenth of the power of the Golden Fangtian Halberd now, just one-tenth."

Hearing these words from those around him, Zheng Tuo couldn't help but be moved.

If the Golden Halberd truly lacks the spirit of a magical artifact, then I could indeed openly steal it.

The absence of a magical spirit indicates that the Golden Halberd is ownerless, meaning that even if one were to steal it, the other party would be unable to track it down.

After considering this, he made a plan and continued fighting Gu Yun.

Gu Yun is now a good whetstone. He should calm down for the time being and focus on cultivating the Sword Immortal Technique to the fourth level first.

Continuing their aggressive attack, they fought a major battle against Gu Yun.

The two sides were locked in a fierce battle, and at that moment, Gu Hong and Gu Lü joined the fight.

Despite their seemingly weak strength, both were actually at the half-step Breakthrough level. Their addition immediately increased the pressure on Zheng Tuo, and he even looked like he was about to be defeated.

This scene delighted Gu Yun and his two companions, while Zheng Tuo was so happy he almost burst out laughing.

He needs pressure, intense pressure, enough to kill him. Now, with the addition of Gu Hong and Gu Lü, he feels the pressure increase exponentially.

For him now, pressure is cultivation, improvement, and joy; how could he not be happy, how could he not be excited? (End of Chapter)