The old man's face twitched, his complexion dark and ugly, angered to the point of spewing smoke from his seven orifices.

What do you mean just because a son died, just have a few more...

Is this something a human would say?

As soon as Gu Yuan said this, not only did the old man get infuriated, but even Xia Mingyang and the old man named Mo beside him had strange expressions.

Speaking of Gu Yuan, this kid has great cultivation talent and is quite handsome, but his mouth is really poisonous!

To think he could say such words to a Celestial Human Realm cultivator!

Not only is this kid sharp-tongued, but he's also outrageously bold. Despite only being Innate, he dares to provoke a Celestial Human Realm cultivator.

Su Xiaoyue covered her mouth and laughed, winking at Gu Yuan: "This young man is really interesting..."

"You little beast, courting death!"

The elder surnamed Wu originally wanted to question where Gu Yuan learned his swordsmanship, but upon hearing this, he flew into a rage and couldn't hold back anymore, waving out a Spiritual Light.

The Spiritual Light split into twelve streaks of Sword Qi, shooting toward Gu Yuan.

The piercing, murderous Sword Qi emitted a cold killing intent, covering every part of Gu Yuan.

Each streak of Sword Qi was incredibly sharp, like a Divine Weapon that slices through iron like mud.

Together, they stacked layer upon layer, their power compounded, sealing off Gu Yuan's escape route and the surrounding space.

He could only withstand it, unable to dodge.

Gu Yuan felt an extreme danger, more stressful than ten Wu Xun's combined!

A Celestial Human Realm cultivator truly is extraordinary!

Especially this Sword Qi Divine Technique, it felt very familiar, clearly a Sword Qi Divine Technique refined from the 'Life-taking Sword Formulas' after reaching Great Success!

"Daoist Wu, being so old, why bother with the younger generation?"

Gu Yuan tightly gripped the Qiushui Sword, ready to act and test his own level, but Xia Mingyang raised his hand to stop him.

He waved out a crimson Iron Token, which transformed into a crimson dragon-shaped Spiritual Light, shattering the Sword Qi into pieces, the fine Sword Qi burned into wisps of white smoke by the scorching red light.

"Red Dragon Order!"

Seeing his Divine Technique broken, the elder surnamed Wu's face sank, yet his eyes flashed with a greedy glint as he looked at the crimson Token.

His expression was gloomy, coldly questioning, "Xia Mingyang, are you really planning to shield this kid?"

"Daoist Wu, are you joking?"

Xia Mingyang sneered, "Gu Yuan is one of my Jade Cauldron Tower people, and as the Master of Jade Cauldron Tower, if I don't shield him, should I hand him over for you to handle?"

His words weren't just lip service.

Gu Yuan's timely appearance just now also helped him block Wu Xun; otherwise, refining the Red Dragon Order wouldn't have gone so smoothly.

If he didn't step in to protect Gu Yuan, after today, his reputation would stink, and how would his fellow disciples view him when he returned to the sect?

A person can be hypocritical, insidious, and ruthless.

But no matter what, there is some that should be done and some that shouldn't!

Gu Yuan is his own person, at least in other's eyes, his subordinate.

If he doesn't even protect the subordinates that work for him, who will want to work for him in the future? How will he mix in the Cultivation Realm?

Moreover, Gu Yuan's talent is indeed worth stepping in for!

"I don't care what grievances are between you..."

Meng Hong, the monkey trainer, looked at Gu Yuan and gradually lost patience, then turned to Xia Mingyang:

"Master Xia, as long as you hand over the Red Dragon Order, I owe you a favor, and anything you instruct, I will comply. How about it?"

"I think Master is still too kind-hearted; treasures belong to the virtuous, and if you fancy it, just grab it outright, but Master still wants to trade with you."

The white-haired big macaque next to him twisted its neck, grinning and baring its full set of sharp teeth, and said:

"Master Xia, my master has given you such face, I advise you not to be ungrateful!"

The big macaque's voice was deep, with a slightly peculiar tone, but hearing it, the crowd's faces faintly changed.

This big macaque could unexpectedly speak human language!

It had clearly refined the Horizontal Bone and achieved a high level of Dao Practice, becoming a Celestial Human Realm demon.

How strong must Meng Hong be to tame such a demon?

Yet, Gu Yuan looked at the big macaque several times, showing some interest.

Among the five Spirit Pets he raised, there were mice, snakes, turtles, centipedes, and the Cyan Shadow Sword Butterfly, a descendant of Ancient Exotic Insects, each quite extraordinary.

Especially Ao Da and the Treasure Hunting Mouse Ah Huang were the most intelligent.

But none of them had reached the point of being able to speak.

Not because their level was too low, but because they were all in their initial growth phase.

As long as they grow steadily, once they have enough cultivation and Dao Practice, they will perfectly master their Innate Divine Techniques.

Being able to speak is only a matter of time.

"Apes are known for their intelligence; even ordinary apes have a higher IQ than other animals. A demonized big ape is no less intelligent than humans. They can handle certain tasks, making them a good helper..."

Gu Yuan felt envious, and an idea sprouted: "Should I also raise an ape?"

Among his five Spirit Pets, Ah Huang was the most useful, providing him with three talents and often bringing him some Spirit Medicine.

But even Ah Huang has limitations.

"Forget it, let's talk about it later..."

Gu Yuan dismissed the thought.

He was already struggling to support the five Spirit Pets he had.

Now, Ah Huang, Ah Wu, and Big Mouth were still relying on their abilities in the Yunmeng Mountain Range, hunting and sustaining themselves daily.

To raise another ape, with its large size and appetite, how could he manage?

It's best to wait until he joins Medicine King Mountain and everything stabilizes.

"Just a mere beast, and you dare threaten me?"

Seeing the big macaque dare to talk to him like that, Xia Mingyang sneered.

"Beast?"

The big macaque grinned, clenching its fist, producing crisp bone-cracking sounds, and exuding a thick Evil Qi and a mountain-like aura:

"Does Master Xia think I'm just a monkey unworthy of your attention? If so, why not see if you can kill me, or if this monkey will take your head off!"

"Haha... Good! Very good! Xia Mingyang, even if you've broken through to the Celestial Human Realm, so what?"

Seeing so many eyes on Xia Mingyang, Wei Chuan's face showed a gloating expression:

"I'd love to see what kind of end you'll meet today!"

At this moment, not only were the monkey trainer and his Spirit Pet, Su Xiaoyue, and the elder surnamed Wu, the Celestial Humans present.

Many Martial Masters and Innate Martial Masters were also attracted by the commotion, watching from afar.

These were just the ones in the open; who knows how many were watching in the dark.

With so many people present, his old rival Xia Mingyang, no matter how capable, might not gain much benefit today!

Xia Mingyang glanced coldly at Wei Chuan, ignoring him, then looked at the crowd, feeling deeply troubled.

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