HCB Chapter 192 Night Talk
Chapter 192 Night Talk
The man from King Zhao died here, and naturally he was unwilling to accept it. Don't be fooled by how easily Gu Yuchuan killed Tu Yuan. In reality, Tu Yuan was also a cultivator at the Purple Mansion Foundation stage, with the potential to advance to the Golden Core stage. Even King Zhao, a Nascent Soul stage expert, cannot underestimate any Golden Core stage subordinate and must treat them all well.
Gu Yuchuan felt no unease whatsoever, and even the fox spirit above him made no move. She could tell that Gu Yuchuan was there for the killing, but so what? The other party hadn't admitted defeat; who knew if he had some hidden tricks up his sleeve? Should she just stop fighting and wait for him to turn the tables? That was clearly impossible.
The Crown Prince stood up at this moment: "How dare you, Your Majesty! You have no right to speak here. Father and the Fox Fairy are still watching from heaven! If there is a problem, they will naturally speak up. Since they haven't spoken, there is no problem. Don't embarrass yourself here. Sit down immediately."
King Zhao stared intently at the Crown Prince. He understood that there was something wrong with this situation, but before he could speak, another of his subordinates died at the hands of the Ink Scale Demon General. Although the Ink Scale Demon General was only at the ninth level of Foundation Establishment, his Earthly Fiend Dao Foundation combined with the bloodline of a strange beast made his combat power even slightly stronger than Gu Yuchuan's. The opponent, a Foundation Establishment Grand Perfection cultivator, really couldn't survive.
The sudden loss of two exceptionally talented subordinates was a devastating blow to King Zhao. He had invested a great deal of effort to acquire such subordinates, especially at such a crucial moment. He couldn't help but think that the Crown Prince was behind it all. He looked at the Crown Prince, and the Crown Prince looked at him. At this moment, the two brothers were enemies. When their eyes met, King Zhao was certain that the Crown Prince was behind it all.
He was so angry he was practically steaming, but he couldn't let it out now. He knew very well that his father, the emperor, was a man who valued his reputation. If he and his brothers started fighting now, and everyone saw how disharmonious the royal family was, the emperor would severely punish the one who started the fight. So, he could only endure it and not lash out. But tonight, he would definitely think of a solution; he couldn't let himself suffer this loss.
Finally, today's battle is over, and the top 128 have been determined. Logically, the draw should be held now, but for some reason, King Zhao has changed it to tomorrow morning. It seems that King Zhao has his own strategy. After all, someone who can fight the Crown Prince to this extent must have some means and power.
Back in the room, the Ink Scale Demon General arrived shortly after. As soon as he entered, he asked directly.
"What's going on today? How did you get involved in the human race's scheme? Such a dangerous thing!"
Gu Yuchuan sighed and began to tell him about his dispute with the Marquis of Champion, the blood feud between his disciple and the Crown Prince. It took him the time it takes for an incense stick to burn to explain everything.
The Demon General Mo Lin's eyes were filled with admiration: "You've done so much in such a short time, you're really impressive. As you said, the Marquis of Champion must die. He's at the Golden Core stage now, and we're almost there too, so we can still put up a fight. But if he reaches the Nascent Soul stage, it will be much harder for you to get revenge, not to mention it involves the change of imperial power. However, that so-called Consort Tai Sun is very lucky. She's only a Noble Consort. If her heart is set on the Dao, she'll definitely reach the Golden Core stage. You need to keep an eye on her and make her cultivate properly. Otherwise, if she only reaches the Foundation Establishment stage, you won't get much benefit from it."
Gu Yuchuan understood this principle. He could see clearly that although the Crown Princess was blinded by hatred, that hatred also made her realize the importance of power. Obviously, she would continue to pursue power.
Mo Lin Demon General didn't stay here long: "Alright, since that's all the business, I'll head back. Be careful in tomorrow's battle. I saw today that King Zhao already has a countermeasure. You and I may have a tough battle tomorrow, and it will be much more difficult to kill him. Don't worry, I will do my best."
Gu Yuchuan nodded and clasped his hands in thanks to him: "Thank you very much, brother. I must give you a gift to thank you for helping me so much. But it's so rushed, I don't know what to give you. As long as you trust my character, I won't treat you unfairly."
The Demon General Molin smiled and said, "I trust you completely. I know you won't treat me unfairly. Even if you don't offer any reward, given our relationship, how could I, as your elder brother, refuse your request? Alright, it's getting late. Get some rest. Tomorrow will be another tough battle, so be careful."
After saying that, he left. Gu Yuchuan also returned to his room. He needed to rest well today. He knew very well that tomorrow's battle would not be as simple as today's. Tomorrow, he would definitely encounter the most powerful Foundation Establishment cultivator under King Zhao. Even if he could win, killing him would be very difficult. This had to be planned.
However, Gu Yuchuan still had some ideas about how to kill him. He hadn't used all his skills in today's battle, and there was still a chance for a surprise attack tomorrow. It all depended on his performance on the day. He was full of confidence in himself. After all, to get the benefits from the Crown Prince, he had to put in some effort.
He slept soundly without any dreams. When he woke up the next day, as usual, he first recited the Golden Light Mantra twenty times. No matter what happened, he could not skip this mantra. Only after he finished reciting it did he go out.
He arrived rather late today, but as soon as he arrived, he noticed that several people were looking at him with hostility. Clearly, they were King Zhao's men. However, no one started any conflict. Soon, the drawing of lots began, and his opponent was a beautiful woman named Hua Xiren.
Standing on the arena, Hua Xiren wore a long red dress, like precious moon-shadow gauze, which shimmered in the sunlight, accentuating her alluring charm. Every smile and frown possessed boundless allure. She bore traces of bewitching magic, but all of this was neutralized by the Golden Light Spell. In Gu Yuchuan's eyes, this woman before him was his enemy, the one he would kill today.
"You snake demon, you were the one who killed Tu Yuan yesterday? Today, I will avenge Tu Yuan."
Although she said these vicious words, her tone was gentle and moving, making it impossible not to be captivated by them.
But Gu Yuchuan didn't even speak to him. He picked up his spear and charged forward. Hua Xiren's face turned extremely ugly. As the most famous courtesan in the capital, she was fawned over by noble young men. When had she ever been ignored like this? She was even angrier.