Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start

This illustrates just how difficult the art of array formations is, even the Tower Supervisor spent so many years on it.

Of course, what's more, is that there is no corresponding inheritance in the Nine Provinces, and without a teacher, one can only rely on self-comprehension, which makes it incredibly difficult.

"What?!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Feng and the others turned pale, shocked at the Tower Supervisor, never expecting he could master arrays through self-teaching.

With the emergence of the array, Gu Chen had no more hesitations.

"Ji Xuanjing, I told you, for committing such an act of great betrayal and rebellion, Gu Chen will never let you off!" Next to the Tower Supervisor, Qin Wu, the deputy leader of Jing Tian Department, said coldly.

At this moment, King Huai's face was ashen, his fists clenched tightly, no longer preserving his usual composure and calm. He thought he had driven Gu Chen into a corner, only to be caught off guard by a sudden turn of events.

Now, it was he who felt trapped.

Although in terms of numbers, his side had the advantage, neither Gu Chen nor the Tower Supervisor were people who could be understood by common sense.

Especially Gu Chen, to this moment made King Huai uncertain, not knowing by what means he had killed Chen Xuan.

"King Huai, now, what tricks do you have left, bring them all out," Gu Chen's eyes were cold as he looked at King Huai, his killing intent almost tangible, seeping out of him.

"There's nothing to fear, the four of us joining hands, let's kill this old fool and him too!" Lin Feng said in a cold voice.

At that moment, King Huai's gaze turned cold, and he said to Lin Feng and the others, "Hold off the Tower Supervisor, I'll deal with Gu Chen."

"Good!" Lin Feng and the other two nodded, both he and Mo Lun were well aware of the Tower Supervisor's strength.

"The final battle?"

Now, everyone understood that the ultimate victory in this battle hinged upon Gu Chen and King Huai, they stood outside the array, watching closely, not wanting to miss a single detail.

"I truly did not expect that one day I'd be driven to this extent by a young man in his twenties, necessitating my personal action to deal with you," King Huai stepped forward, moving toward Gu Chen.

Gu Chen stood his ground, his physique lean and robust, his expression unmatched in its cold severity, and he said with a ferocious air, "As a prince of Da Xia, you dare to betray us and let the enemy in. Ji Xuanjing, you truly deserve to be executed!"

Upon hearing this, King Huai did not get angry, instead he remained calm and said, "I'll repeat myself, there's not much in this world that can make me regret, but you're one of them. The first time we met, I really should've killed you at all costs."

"And also, I'm not clear, what exactly did the Tower Supervisor see in you, to think that I'm not your match?"

"Look at your actions, do you think you qualify?" Gu Chen scolded coldly.

"Whether I qualify or not, is not for you to determine," King Huai's expression darkened, "I have served Da Xia for so many years; If I have no merits, I at least have labored hard; How could you, a junior, judge me?!"

"Without me, after the emperor's brother went into seclusion, Da Xia simply wouldn't have been able to develop steadily up to this point. Compared to everything I've done, what you, Gu Chen, have done, is really insignificant!"

King Huai's voice was cold, his gaze intimidating, asserting strongly, "Once, I also had a similar mindset to yours, but the harsh reality is right there. No one has the power to change it. There's a finite limit to human efforts, and one day in the future, the Nine Provinces will perish, and I will ensure that everything of Da Xia continues in the upper realms. I do not believe what I am doing is wrong!"

"You're wrong!" Gu Chen, his eyes blazing, shouted resoundingly and unequivocally, "These words of yours are nothing but high-sounding justifications. All your actions cannot escape two words: 'selfish desires'!"

Gu Chen denounced, "You are completely acting for personal gain, do not portray your actions as noble. You are no longer the King Huai of the past, you are Ji Xuanjing, a Ji Xuanjing who is selfish and self-serving!"

No one could deny everything that King Huai had done for Da Xia. Before the Emperor went through tribulation, King Huai truly cared for Da Xia, for the Nine Provinces. Otherwise, he had countless opportunities to quietly dispose of the then-young Crown Prince.

Indeed, all the princes could have died, and King Huai, as the Emperor's own brother, could have directly inherited the throne.

However, King Huai did not do so, indicating that his thoughts at that time were not the same as they are now.

But no matter how you put it, credits are credits, faults are faults, and in Gu Chen's view, the two should not be confused.

If a mistake has been made, then it must be acknowledged!

Moreover, King Huai dared to target his family, which was the point Gu Chen could least tolerate.

In this moment, King Huai looked at Gu Chen, and faintly, a familiar figure overlapped with Gu Chen's.

That was his imperial brother, a supreme figure who once overshadowed the Nine Provinces, worthy of vying for the greatest heights!

In King Huai's heart, he greatly respected the Emperor, believing that what even the Emperor couldn't achieve, no one else in the Nine Provinces could.

Even, were it not for his concern for the Nine Provinces, the Emperor would not have vanished, or to say, perished!

"I'm not here to compete in eloquence with you, the outcome is determined by power, let's see the truth beneath our hands!"

Very soon, that hint of softness in King Huai's eyes disappeared, replaced by endless coldness.

His future, his great undertaking, awaited his completion, beckoning to him!

As long as he could slay Gu Chen, he could say he was over halfway to success!

With Lin Feng and the others there, even if the Tower Supervisor were present, he would not be able to save Gu Chen.

"Come on, let me see your strength!" King Huai bellowed, his figure advancing, a palm strike heading straight for Gu Chen's face.

Gu Chen's expression was icy cold, not fearing physical combat.

Mountain and Sea Fist!

The feeling of moving mountains and overturning seas infused Gu Chen's palms, and in an instant, he faced King Huai head-on.

Clang!

Gu Chen's complexion changed, King Huai's palm was incredibly hard, like a meteorite from beyond the heavens, and a tremendous force transmitted through it, causing Gu Chen to stagger backward several steps.

"Is this all the strength you have?" King Huai's face was detached, emotionless, as he stepped forward again with great presence, looking to apply pressure to Gu Chen.

Gu Chen frowned, King Huai moved quickly, appearing casual but with very intricate steps, giving no chance for a reaction as he was once again in front of him.

Bang!

His hand struck out, sending tremors through the void; were it not for the array that enveloped the place, the area would have been turned upside down. King Huai's physical strength was truly formidable, surpassing even Chen Xuan from the Pure Yang Martial Sect!

In this moment, King Huai's hand spread wide, engulfing like a dark cloud from above, and Gu Chen felt as if the world around him had solidified, locking him in place.

"Not good!"

Suddenly, Gu Chen's face changed, despite his attempts to struggle free, it was in vain. He could only watch King Huai's hand descend, slamming towards his head!