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Chapter 225 The Dugu Clan
Dugu Clan, Xiji Garden

Wang Gan and his group appeared here, waiting for the Yang Gong Treasure Vault mechanism to be opened.

However, their swaggering manner could not escape the notice of the Dugu Clan. Before long, two figures in red appeared, one old and one young.

The old woman was nearly a hundred years old, leaning on a cane. She was dignified and elegant, with white hair. Judging from her facial features, she must have been a stunning beauty in her youth. She coughed shrilly from time to time, indicating that she was in poor health.

The other woman was about 16 years old. Her appearance and temperament were somewhat cold. Coupled with her skin, which was made even whiter and more translucent by her red dress, she gave people a feeling of being as cold as ice, like an ice doll.

These two women were none other than the most renowned women of the Dugu Clan. The elder was You Chuhong, the head of the Dugu Clan and the widow of the previous clan leader. She was ranked among the top experts in the martial arts world with her unique "Cloak and Staff Technique" and was still a formidable figure in the martial arts world even at nearly a hundred years old.

"The Holy Emperor has graced our Dugu clan with his presence. May I ask what important matter brings you to our clan?"

"The Dugu clan has always been neutral and should not have offended the Holy Emperor."

You Chuhong spoke slowly, her voice tinged with age and hoarseness, but her eyes shone with a terrifying light as she sized up Wang Gan, the most renowned 'Holy Emperor' in the martial arts world recently.
They're terrifyingly young...and terrifyingly strong!
Yu Chuhong was also very knowledgeable. At a glance, she could see that Wang Gan was surrounded by lightning that seemed to burn the eyes. She knew that the rumors in the martial arts world were not exaggerated at all. This man had already entered the realm of a grandmaster who was in harmony with the heavens and man!

"In this chaotic world at the end of the Sui Dynasty, who can claim to be uninvolved?"

Wang Gan chuckled.
"As far as I know, the Dugu clan and the Li clan are closely related and deeply rooted. Now that the Li clan is gaining power, does the Dugu family have no intention of pledging allegiance to them?"

You Chuhong remained silent.
It cannot be denied that when powerful families intermarry, conflicts of interest are inevitable. For example, the relationship between the Dugu and Li families is such that Li Yuan's mother was a member of the Dugu family!
The Li clan is currently unstoppable. After Li Shimin seized power, the Li clan has always been eyeing Chang'an, wanting to take Guanzhong first and then conquer the world. As relatives of the Li clan, the Dugu clan naturally has their own inclinations.

Under normal circumstances, You Chuhong would naturally choose the Li Clan, which has a deep foundation and is blessed with destiny, without hesitation. However, with the emergence of such an extraordinary person as Wang Gan, who has turned the martial arts world and the imperial court upside down, You Chuhong is now unable to see the situation clearly.

Compared to the Li clan and Li Mi's power at its zenith, recruiting soldiers and horses, Wang Gan went into silence after the battle of Dongping County, seemingly disappearing without a trace. But no one in the world dared to underestimate this Holy Emperor.

Some say that the Holy Emperor went to the Pegasus Ranch, slaughtered the four bandits of Ling County, and once again single-handedly broke through the army formation.

Such military force is undoubtedly terrifying to contemplate.

Just as the atmosphere inside the venue fell silent,

"Hmph, so you are Wang Gan, who calls himself the 'Holy Emperor'?"

"I heard that your martial arts have surpassed those of the three grandmasters. You killed Yuwen Huaji with a single palm strike and defeated the Evil King Shi Zhixuan. Your martial arts are legendary in the martial arts world."

Dugu Feng spoke up, curiously sizing up Wang Gan. Although she had an icy appearance, she was not cold-hearted at all; on the contrary, she was a lively martial arts fanatic.

"I'd like to see what you've got!"

Having said that, Dugu Feng, young and fearless, actually raised her longsword and thrust it at Wang Gan!
"Feng'er!"

You Chuhong's expression changed; she had no idea her granddaughter could be so fierce!
Suddenly, Dugu Feng drew her longsword. In a leap, the sword in her hand transformed into a streak of crystalline light, hurtling towards Wang Gan with lightning speed.

"Good swordsmanship!"

Wang Gan's lips curled up, his expression showing a hint of appreciation.

Dugu Feng's swordsmanship aptitude is clearly superior to Shan Wanjing's. The power of this single sword strike is comparable to that of Shan Wanjing after she switched to the Longevity Technique.

No wonder Ba Feng Han suffered a defeat at Du Gu Feng's hands when he first debuted.

Dugu Feng moved like a phantom, darting about with astonishing speed. Her sword flashed like lightning in a rainy night. Though she was alone, her incredible agility and swift swordsmanship created a powerful sense of oppression, as if a storm was raging from all directions. Unfortunately, no matter which direction she attacked from, no matter where her next strike was aimed, Wang Gan remained motionless. Yet, she always managed to strike empty air, which infuriated Dugu Feng.

After unleashing hundreds of sword strikes in one go, Dugu Feng, seeing that the swift sword was useless, let out a cold snort.

Suddenly, Dugu Feng withdrew her stance, her aura instantly becoming calm and subdued, like an iceberg hidden underwater, making it impossible for anyone to fathom her depths.

Keng!
Dugu Feng's sword aura transformed into the mighty Yangtze River, flowing endlessly. Her petite body seemed to contain boundless spirit. A sword aura was unleashed, like layers of surging waves!
Wang Gan remained calm and finally made his move, striking Dugu Feng's sword with a sudden, unexpected flick of his finger!
Instantly, Dugu Feng's expression changed drastically. She felt an overwhelming force emanating from the sword, which made her body feel weak and numb, her blood and qi disordered, and her true qi boiling.

Her body was also sent flying by the force of that finger!

"Feng'er!"

You Chuhong could not hold back any longer. With a flash, she took a step in the Azure Dust and caught Dugu Feng in mid-air.

"Um!?"

Yu Chuhong touched Dugu Feng with one hand, and her expression changed slightly.
Because a powerful and irresistible force of longevity energy, as if it had gained sentience, suddenly surged out of Dugu Feng's body and entered her body!
puff!
You Chuhong's expression changed drastically, and she opened her mouth and spat out several mouthfuls of bluish-purple blood!

"grandmother!"

Dugu Feng looked anxious, thinking that she had implicated her grandmother, and hurriedly used her true energy to try to calm down the true energy in You Chuhong's body.

"Need not.."

Unexpectedly, You Chuhong waved her hand, stood up, and bowed deeply to Wang Gan.

"Thank you, Holy Emperor, for saving my life."

Only then did everyone realize that You Chuhong's complexion had improved considerably, and the faint aura of death that had been lingering around her had suddenly disappeared.

You Chuhong also took a deep breath and felt an unprecedented sense of ease.

In her early years, she suffered from asthma due to a qi deviation during internal energy cultivation, which not only prevented her from making any progress in martial arts but also caused her to suffer from hidden injuries every day, somewhat similar to Lu Miaozi's situation.

It turns out that Wang Gan's attack, which seemed to have injured You Chuhong, actually used the Longevity True Qi to indirectly heal the hidden injuries in You Chuhong's body. As for what was vomited out, it was the blood stasis from the hidden injuries that had accumulated in You Chuhong's body over the years!

"I have long heard that the Longevity Formula has the ability to revive the dead and heal flesh and bones. Seeing it today, I can see that it truly lives up to its reputation."

You Chuhong sighed.

This time, Wang Gan owes a huge favor. His actions are like giving a slap and a sweet treat at the same time, demonstrating his martial prowess while also doing the Dugu clan a favor.

This put Dugu in a difficult position, forcing her to make a choice.

"From this day forward, the Dugu clan shall follow the lead of the Holy Emperor."

You Chuhong took a deep breath and glanced at the stunningly beautiful women behind Wang Gan.

"But I still have one request."

(End of this chapter)