Gou's Liver Experience in the World of Demons and Demons

"Your Gu family didn't directly offend me. If you have someone to blame, blame that kid in your Gu family named Gu Sheng."

He was arrogant and ignorant, and provoked the wrong person, thus angering my master.

Therefore, my master ordered me to come and exterminate your entire Gu family as a warning to others.

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the elderly, weak, women, and children of the Gu family who were hiding in the distance, trembling with fear and too afraid to escape. His tone carried a hint of condescending amusement.

"However, my master is not entirely unreasonable. Gu Lie, if you surrender now and come with me obediently, I might consider sparing the lives of the rest of your Gu family... ants."

These words struck Gu Lie like a thunderbolt. It was because of Yun'er! He instantly understood, and at the same time, endless bitterness and worry welled up inside him. What terrifying being had Yun'er offended outside?

"Master! No!"

Although Gu Jianghe was terrified, he suppressed his urge to vomit and anxiously tried to dissuade the young man in black from speaking.

He could tell that the man in black had absolutely no credibility!

Gu Lie raised his hand, stopping Gu Jianghe from saying anything more.

He looked at the young man in black, his eyes filled with determination. For the sake of his family, for the sake of these last remaining members of his clan, he had no other choice. Even if there was only a one in ten thousand chance, he would try.

"Fine! I'll go with you! I hope you keep your word and spare my Gu family!"

Gu Lie said in a deep voice, taking a step forward as if each step carried the weight of a thousand pounds.

"Homeowner!"

Gu Jianghe's eyes were bloodshot, and he wanted to stop him again.

Gu Lie turned back and gave Gu Jianghe a deep look, his eyes containing so much—entrustment, resolve, and a warning against making pointless sacrifices. When Gu Jianghe met that gaze, all the words stuck in his throat, leaving only endless sorrow and helplessness.

Seeing that Gu Lie was so "sensible," the young man in black nodded with apparent satisfaction.

He raised his right hand, his five fingers slightly spread, and a thick, ink-black energy instantly condensed in his palm, transforming into a huge, fiery black claw that shot out like lightning, trapping Gu Lie who had approached! The black claw was like a cage, tightly binding Gu Lie, rendering him unable to move or even make a sound.

However, at the same moment Gu Lie was detained, the playful and cruel smile on the young man's lips suddenly widened.

He casually waved his other hand towards the back of the Gu family mansion!
Instantly, countless thin, yet incredibly sharp, black auras, like living venomous snakes, surged into the inner courtyard!

"what--!"

"Help!"

"No! Don't kill my child!"

"Ugh..."

In an instant, the Gu family's inner courtyard, which had just quieted down a little, was once again filled with continuous, extremely shrill screams! The sounds were filled with despair and pain, and they sent chills down one's spine!
Hearing the screams of the elderly, weak, women, and children coming from the back courtyard, Gu Lie, who was being held captive by the black demon's claws, instantly turned his eyes bloodshot! He struggled desperately, his eyes bloodshot, and he let out a hoarse roar as he stared at the young man in black, his eyes filled with the anger of being deceived and boundless hatred!
"You...you broke your promise! You beast!!!"

Gu Lie's voice became distorted and hoarse due to extreme anger and the restraint of the demonic claws.

"Breaking your word?"

The young man in black gave a disdainful sneer, a laugh that sounded like the cry of an owl, sending chills down one's spine.

"When did I ever say I would keep my word? I only said 'perhaps I could consider it.' If you have someone to blame, blame the Gu family for giving birth to that jinx, Gu Sheng. It's your Gu family's 'honor' to be used as a tool to warn him."

His gaze shifted to Gu Jianghe, who was slumped on the ground, pale as a ghost, and his tone carried a cruel, almost condescending tone.

"As for you... I'll spare your life. Remember, tell Gu Sheng this is what happens when he dares to provoke my master! Let him taste the bitterness of being a stray dog! Hahaha..."

Amidst the maniacal laughter, the young man in black, carrying Gu Lie who was being held captive by demonic claws and struggling futilely, vanished in a flash, turning into a wisp of black smoke like a ghost, leaving behind only the nauseating stench of blood and the cruel laughter echoing in the air.

……

Half an hour later.

A large crowd had already gathered outside the Gu family mansion in Wuyun City. People pointed and talked about the wide-open gate and the bloody scene vaguely visible inside, their faces filled with fear and curiosity.

The Gu family is currently enjoying immense power and influence. Who on earth would dare to lay such a cruel hand on the Gu family in broad daylight?

Suddenly, an extremely cold chill descended without warning, as if instantly plunging from the height of summer into the depths of winter! The onlookers involuntarily shivered, and the noisy discussions abruptly ceased.

A figure in cyan robes shot from the end of the long street at a speed too fast for the naked eye to follow, seemingly tearing through space itself, and instantly stopped in front of the Gu family's gate. The newcomer was none other than Gu Sheng!
Behind him stood dozens of Linlang Guards clad in silver armor, exuding a menacing aura. Their arrival brought with it a chilling, iron-blooded atmosphere, causing the surrounding crowd to instinctively step back and clear a wide path.

Gu Sheng didn't even look at the onlookers. He simply released his inner energy slightly, and an invisible wave of energy gently but irresistibly pushed aside the crowd blocking his way.

Wherever he passed, the moisture in the air seemed to freeze into frost, and the temperature plummeted! That extremely cold aura intimidated everyone into silencing them, leaving them speechless and only able to look at this young man who seemed to have returned carrying an endless storm with terrified eyes.

Gu Sheng's eyes were as cold as ice that had stood for millennia, and he stepped into the gate of the Gu family mansion.

When his gaze swept over the scattered, mountain-like corpses in the front yard, the thick blood that had completely stained the ground red, and the gruesome scene that resembled a slaughterhouse, the chill around him instantly transformed into a tangible, overwhelming rage!

An incredibly terrifying aura uncontrollably emanated from his body, causing the ground beneath his feet, with its congealed blood and bits of flesh, to tremble slightly! His fists clenched suddenly, his knuckles turning white from the force, making a "crackling" sound.

His gaze, sharp as a sword, swept across the entire front yard, finally settling on a figure slumped in a pool of blood, his eyes vacant and lifeless, as if his soul had left his body—the only survivor, the Grand Elder Gu Jianghe.

Gu Sheng moved swiftly and appeared in front of Gu Jianghe in an instant.

He crouched down, and without the slightest hesitation, pointed a finger, his fingertip swirling with incomparably pure life energy, and directly touched Gu Jianghe's brow!
At the same time, a gentle yet resilient spiritual force, like a gentle stream, carefully probed into Gu Jianghe's sea of ​​consciousness, which was almost collapsing due to excessive fear and stimulation, soothing his violent mental fluctuations and helping him regain his rationality.

Under the combined influence of Gu Sheng's true energy and spiritual power, Gu Jianghe's dull eyes finally regained a glimmer of life. He raised his head blankly, and when he saw that the person in front of him was Gu Sheng, he grabbed at the last straw like a drowning man, and suddenly reached out and grabbed Gu Sheng's arm tightly. Tears streamed down his face, and his voice was hoarse and broken, filled with endless sorrow.

"Second...Second Young Master! You...you're finally back! It's all...it's all over! The Gu family...the Gu family was attacked! The patriarch...the patriarch was captured by a black-clad demon! The clansmen...except for me, except for me...all...all of them were killed! Waaah..."

Despite having the worst suspicions in his mind, hearing the confirmed news from Gu Jianghe's mouth made Gu Sheng's murderous intent surge and gushed out as if it were a tangible force!
Boom! An even more terrifying aura erupted from him, causing the ground in the entire front yard to tremble slightly but clearly, as if it could not withstand his overwhelming rage!

Emperor! The Gu family of Wuyun City!

They were struck at almost the same time!

This is no coincidence! It must be the work of the mastermind behind the destruction of the imperial clan!
"who is it?"

Gu Sheng's voice was icy cold, devoid of any warmth, as if it came from the deepest abyss.

Gu Jianghe trembled at the murderous aura and suddenly remembered the words the young man in black had said before he left. He quickly relayed them in a tearful voice.

“That…that demon said…that it’s because you, Second Young Master, offended his master, and this…this is your fate! He also said…he also said…”

"What else is there to say?!"

Gu Sheng pressed him for answers, every word dripping with icy coldness.

Gu Jianghe spoke, trembling, using almost all his strength.

"He also said... if you want the patriarch to live, then you... you must show up at the life-or-death arena half a month from now, otherwise... otherwise you can wait to collect the patriarch's corpse..."

"A life-or-death duel?"

A cold glint flashed in Gu Sheng's eyes.

"Where?"

Gu Jianghe shook his head blankly.

"He...he didn't say anything...he only left these words behind, and then disappeared with the head of the family..."

"No location information was left?"

Gu Sheng's voice was terrifyingly low.

"No...no..."

Gu Jianghe sensed the murderous intent emanating from Gu Sheng that threatened to destroy everything. He lowered his head in fear, then suddenly raised it again, grabbed Gu Sheng's sleeve, and pleaded desperately.

"Second Young Master! I beg you! You must save our master! You must avenge our fallen clansmen! The Gu family... the Gu family is counting on you!"

The moment Gu Jianghe finished speaking, a sudden change occurred!
The voice of the young man in black, who had seemingly vanished, resounded out of nowhere, like a ghost, filled with mockery and sarcasm, echoing over the blood-soaked courtyard.

"Tsk tsk, Gu Sheng, you've arrived quite quickly. It seems you're quite satisfied with this 'gift'? Remember, your father, Gu Lie, is now in my hands. If you want to save him, appear precisely at the life-or-death arena atop 'Soul-Severing Cliff' at noon in half a month!"
"Don't wait until it's too late! Of course, if you don't dare to come, or are late... then be prepared to collect a mutilated skeleton for your useless father! Hahahaha..."

The sound was ethereal and seemed to come from all directions, making it impossible to pinpoint its source.

Gu Sheng's eyes were as cold as an ancient abyss. He suddenly looked up, his gaze like two tangible bolts of lightning, scanning the void, trying to find the person who sent the message or any trace they left behind.

Where is my father being held?

He asked in a cold voice, his tone extremely penetrating, attempting to lock onto the target from the opposite direction.

The mocking voice rang out again, filled with undisguised ridicule.

"Where you're imprisoned? That's a secret, of course! You'll find out when you get to Soul-Severing Cliff! Now? Just wait patiently! Remember, half a month later, Soul-Severing Cliff, life-or-death arena! Otherwise, you'll bear the consequences! Hahaha..."

As the final burst of maniacal laughter gradually dissipated into the air, the lingering mental fluctuations also vanished completely, leaving no trace.

"At your own risk?"

Gu Sheng repeated those four words in a low voice.

next moment--

Boom! ! !

Centered on his feet, a terrifying force erupted! The solid ground cracked instantly, as if struck by a meteorite, with countless cracks spreading wildly in all directions like a spider web! The entire front yard of the Gu family trembled violently, as if an earthquake had occurred!
Gu Sheng's figure vanished instantly amidst the swirling dust and blood.
All that remained was the mountain of corpses and the sea of ​​blood in the courtyard, Gu Jianghe slumped in a pool of blood, his despair and hope intertwined, and the shockingly huge crack in the center of the courtyard, silently telling of the terrifying killing intent that had just erupted, enough to destroy the world!
Gu Sheng's figure vanished instantly amidst the swirling dust and blood! All that remained was the mountain of corpses and the sea of ​​blood in the courtyard, Gu Jianghe slumped in a pool of blood, his despair and hope intertwined, and the shockingly large crack in the center of the courtyard, silently testifying to the terrifying killing intent that had erupted in that instant, enough to destroy the heavens and the earth!
Almost at the same moment Gu Sheng's figure disappeared, several streets away from the Gu family mansion, in the shadows of a quiet, deserted alley, space slightly distorted, and a young figure dressed in black slowly condensed into form.

It was the same person who had previously sent that mocking message, or rather, a spiritual imprint left behind by him, containing his will and voice.

He still wore a cruel and mocking smile of triumph as he prepared to dissipate the wisp of spiritual energy.

"Gu Sheng, Gu Sheng, no matter how talented you are, you're nothing more than a plaything in your master's hands... Hmm?"

Just as he was feeling secretly pleased with himself, suddenly, an extreme sense of crisis from the depths of his soul was poured over him like ice water, causing even his spiritual imprint to fluctuate violently!
Before he could even react or think about where this sense of crisis came from, he felt an indescribable sword light, as if born from nothingness, traversing the distance of space, suddenly illuminating his senses!
Fast! Incomprehensibly fast!

It surpasses the speed of thought!

The next instant, the black-clad young man's spiritual imprint clone felt a chill on his neck, and his vision began to spin.

He "saw" a headless, slowly dissipating spiritual body, the expression on its surface still frozen between the previous mockery and a hint of newly surfaced astonishment. (End of Chapter)