Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start

"Nation Master!"

As Bastu perished there and then, those from Da Yuan Country who were far away burst into cries of grief. Some even had red-rimmed eyes, unable to restrain the scorching tears that fell.

The nation's greatest teacher Bastu of Da Yuan Country was worshipped as a deity by everyone, from the Emperor down to the common folks.

Especially after Bastu had successfully broken into the Divine Intent Realm, the reverence had reached an unprecedented level.

But today, the deity of the Da Yuan people died right before their eyes, defeated under the public gaze.

A national master, famed throughout the world, who had reached the Divine Intent Realm, the supreme powerhouse of the martial path. In the nine states where no one in the Heavenly Realm could appear, he was absolutely a peak figure. He could have led Da Yuan to glory, to forge an era of splendor like none before.

That was what every person of Da Yuan Country thought after Bastu left seclusion.

However, now, their dream was shattered, and Nation Master Bastu died with his eyes wide open.

"Ah..."

Many from the Da Yuan side howled, unable to accept such an outcome. Several people held their heads in pain, squatted on the ground, their bodies convulsing uncontrollably.

"I'll kill you!"

At this moment, several Da Yuan military warriors, unable to control themselves, their eyes red with fury, burst forth, charging at Gu Chen.

Seeing this, many on the Da Xia side's faces changed color. They worried that after Gu Chen's battle with Bastu, he had exhausted a great deal and might fall into these people's hands.

In this instant, Gu Chen's expression remained calm. Given his current status and position, he would not condescend to act against these people, who were no different from ants in his eyes.

But now, these 'ants' dared to provoke him, launching an attack, so of course, Gu Chen would not be polite. Accompanied by a thought, a sword qi manifested, instantly severing those who charged at him at the waist. Their bodies split into two, with blood and entrails spilling onto the ground, the stench of blood extremely pungent.

Gu Chen glanced at this group of people, his expression calm, his gaze indifferent. If anyone else failed to take the hint, he certainly wouldn't mind turning the place into a river of blood.

Do they really think the name "Butcher" was given in jest?

Elsewhere, when those from Da Yuan caught Gu Chen's gaze, each trembled, hurriedly lowering their heads, not daring to make eye contact, their hearts pounding with fear to the extreme.

At that moment, Gu Chen's figure flashed, arriving in front of Ji Yuan, vice-commander of Jing Tian Department. The other members of Da Xia looked at him with eyes full of immense reverence, including those Heavenly Order commanders.

Even though Gu Chen was younger than everyone present, he still inspired deep awe within their hearts.

They looked at the godlike young man before them as if he truly could do anything, and there was nothing under heaven he couldn't accomplish.

"Qin Command, I have other matters to attend to, so I will leave first. I shall leave the rest to His Majesty and Qin Command to deal with," Gu Chen said, and with a flash, he disappeared, vanishing from everyone's sight.

At that moment, Qin Wu's face lit up with excitement and he nodded vigorously, his emotions surging to the extreme.

Because he knew that an era that would make history was about to emerge. With the death of Da Yuan Country's Nation Master Bastu, the entire nine states would experience a unification unlike any before.

"Seize them all!"

Then, Qin Wu's gaze turned cold as he looked at those from Da Yuan, and with a wave of his hand, the several Heavenly Order Commanders behind him took action, repressing those people.

The faces of those from Da Yuan had just been arrogantly contemptuous. While Gu Chen could afford to disregard them, Qin Wu could not.

Furthermore, even if these people were released to return, it would be futile, since Da Yuan Country would soon be no more!

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Tiandu Imperial Palace.

At this moment, the new Emperor Ji Yuan, clad in dragon robes, sat aloft on the dragon throne, awaiting the final news.

His complexion was pale, his lips cracked, not a trace of color on his face, for he had not eaten or drunk for many days.

By his side, Eunuch Huang kept silent company.

If the news of Gu Chen's demise arrived, Ji Yuan would not hesitate to end his own life right then and there. Even in death, he wouldn't give Da Yuan the chance to humiliate him.

No matter what, he was after all of the royal blood of Da Xia. Even in death, he would choose a somewhat dignified way to die, rather than being tormented in prison by the Emperor of Da Yuan.

At this moment, a certain commander of the imperial guard rushed in, panting, out of breath, stammering over his words.

"Your... Your Majesty... there's... there's news!"

Hearing this, Ji Yuan's face remained expressionless, because he was already aware of the nature of the news. He nodded slightly and said, "I understand. You may leave."

Because of not having eaten or drunk for many days, Ji Yuan's voice was extremely hoarse, but he seemed not to notice, still sitting expressionless.

Eunuch Huang was the same, although his trembling hands betrayed his inner turmoil, not as calm as he appeared on the surface.

Facing imminent death, it was not easy for him to maintain this composure.

Seeing Ji Yuan's demeanor, the imperial guard commander swallowed hard, caught his breath, and said, "Your... Your Majesty, you need not worry anymore, there's been a change..."

"What did you say?!" Before the guard could finish, Ji Yuan frowned and interrupted him, "A change in situation? Could it be that Gu Chen never left, or although he lost, he managed to survive by sheer luck?"