Lingyun Sect.
In the magnificent grand hall, resplendent in gold and jade.
"Direct disciple Gu Chenfeng, for severing the arms of the Young Master of Martial King's Mansion, bringing an irreparable disaster to Lingyun Sect, from today onwards, Gu Chenfeng is expelled from Lingyun Sect and shall never set foot inside again."
The Sect Leader on the main seat was expressionless, his voice cold and imposing, devoid of any human emotion.
Upon hearing these words.
Gu Chenfeng's expression shook violently, his face showing fear and disbelief.
He couldn't believe it; to save the Spirit Grass to help the Young Sect Leader, he severed the arms of the Young Master of Martial King's Mansion, and yet the Lingyun Sect Leader coldly expelled him, a direct disciple.
Gu Chenfeng knew he had caused a great trouble, assuming he'd only face punishment from the sect, but he never expected the sect would abandon him.
This was unacceptable to him, and a surge of grief and anger welled up in his heart.
Half a month ago.
The Young Sect Leader failed in alchemy, causing soul damage, urgently needing the Spirit Grass to heal.
Gu Chenfeng, along with several disciples, was ordered to Supreme Profound Mountain to seek a stalk of Spirit Grass, searching deep in the mountains for half a month before finally finding it.
After all the trials and tribulations, finding the Spirit Grass made it worthwhile.
But just as Gu Chenfeng and his group happily returned to the sect, disciples of Heavenly Dao Sect suddenly appeared to snatch the Spirit Grass.
The disciples of Heavenly Dao Sect, utterly arrogant and bullying, mercilessly attacked to seize the Spirit Grass, with lethal movements.
To protect the Spirit Grass, Gu Chenfeng fought with all his strength, injuring three Heavenly Dao Sect disciples at the cost of serious injury, even severing the arms of one disciple.
And unfortunately, the disciple was the Young Master of Martial King's Mansion.
Gu Chenfeng never dreamed that to protect the Spirit Grass to heal the Young Sect Leader's soul, while dragging his injured body to bring the disciples safely back to the sect, the Sect Leader and Elders not only did not support him but hurriedly distanced themselves.
As if a second's delay would bring about the sect's downfall.
"Gu Chenfeng, you're no longer a disciple of Lingyun Sect, scram! Don't drag us down, and especially don't drag down Lingyun Sect!"
"You should be grateful that the sect hasn't cut off your Spirit Root or handed you over to Martial King's Mansion."
"For a single Spirit Grass, severing the arms of the Young Master of Martial King's Mansion is utterly foolish, hurry up and leave! If experts from Martial King's Mansion come, we won't save you."
The Lingyun Sect Leader and Elders spoke coldly and indifferently, faces filled with impatience.
Seeing their extremely ugly expressions, Gu Chenfeng clenched his fists and said with grief and indignation: "To save the Young Sect Leader, I risked my life to protect the Spirit Grass, only to be expelled from the sect. It's simply ridiculous."
"Such a ruthlessly cold sect, it's just as well not to stay."
After speaking, Gu Chenfeng turned his back furiously and left the grand hall.
At this moment.
Disciples of Lingyun Sect had already gathered outside the hall.
Seeing Gu Chenfeng coming out, a disciple mockingly sneered: "Look, our direct disciple is out, expelled from the sect, how disgraceful."
"So what if he's a direct disciple? Severing the Young Master's hands from Martial King's Mansion for a Spirit Grass, his life is over."
"The Young Master of Martial King's Mansion trained in body casting at seven, upgraded to Qi Refining Stage at nine, reached the peak of Qi Refining Stage at eleven, and at fourteen progressed to Foundation Establishment Stage. He's the greatest talent of Martial King's Mansion in centuries, Gu Chenfeng severed his arms, he's undoubtedly digging his own grave, nobody dares to pity him."
Surrounding them was nothing but ridicule and disdain from the disciples, long gone was the respectful attitude towards Gu Chenfeng.
Gu Chenfeng hung his head silently, his dim eyes filled with endless sorrow.
He was no longer a direct disciple; where was the former glory?
Just then.
"Whoosh!"
Suddenly, a golden stream of light shot across the sky, exuding an awe-inspiring majestic aura.
"Martial King's decree!" The disciple who noticed first exclaimed.
Disciples of Lingyun Sect all looked up to the sky, their eyes filled with reverence, timid disciples shivered in fear.
"Martial King's decree!" Gu Chenfeng's body trembled, his heart almost leaping out, a strong fear surged through him, feeling an impending doom akin to Hell.
For the first time, Gu Chenfeng clearly felt the breath of death.
It seemed he wouldn't survive today.
Above the palace.
The decree radiating golden light opened to the sides, a soul-stirring roar echoed: "Hand over Gu Chenfeng! Or Lingyun Sect will be destroyed!"
The roar resounded throughout Lingyun Sect.
The terrifying aura suppressed them, leaving Lingyun Sect disciples collapsing to the ground, frightened out of their wits.
Gu Chenfeng supported himself on the ground with his hands and knees, his face twisted, gritting his teeth with effort: "The body can't move, is this the power of Martial King? Just the pressure from Martial King's decree is this terrifying."
"Swish, swish, swish!"
Three armored men flashed into the sky above Lingyun Sect's square.
The three hailed from Martial King's Mansion, enveloped in a strong aura and a chilling murderous vibe.
The leading man was General Wu of Martial King's Mansion.
"General Wu of Martial King's Mansion!" Lingyun Sect disciples were greatly shocked.
With one step, General Wu emitted an energy ripple in the void beneath, an overwhelming aura, giving a sense of invincibility.
His sharp gaze swept over the disciples, and General Wu asked coldly: "Who is Gu Chenfeng?"
The voice, icy and murderous, sent shivers down their spines as if they've fallen into a millennia-old ice cellar, trembling uncontrollably.
"That's him." Lingyun Sect disciples pointed fearfully at Gu Chenfeng.
Glancing at Gu Chenfeng, General Wu sternly shouted, "Gu Chenfeng, you have some nerve. Defying authority is a capital crime, but you not only stole the Young Master's spirit grass, you also severed the Young Master's arms, an unforgivable offense!"
The wicked accuse first.
Gu Chenfeng struggled to raise his head, suppressing his terror, and gritted his teeth, growling softly, "If I hadn't acted, I would have been the one dead. Moreover, he stole our spirit grass first."
General Wu's eyes flashed with cold light, menacingly saying, "You shouldn't have acted, and you certainly shouldn't have severed the Young Master's arms. No matter who it is, right or wrong, anyone who dares to harm a single hair of the Young Master's head must die!"
"I shouldn't have acted?" Gu Chenfeng was dumbfounded on the spot.
Was I supposed to stand still and let the Young Master of the Martial King's Mansion kill me?
No matter if it's right or wrong, I must die?
What kind of twisted logic is this?
General Wu continued with authority, "This general has been ordered by the Martial King to execute you. If Lingyun Sect dares to intervene, then it has no reason to exist."
"Don't worry, General Wu. Gu Chenfeng has committed a monstrous crime and has been expelled from Lingyun Sect. His life and death are unrelated to Lingyun Sect. Do whatever you wish," came the indifferent laugh of the Lingyun Sect Leader from the main hall.
The arrogance of General Wu and the cold-bloodedness of Lingyun Sect completely ignited Gu Chenfeng's fury.
Gu Chenfeng gritted his teeth, his facial muscles twitching violently, and roared out in anger, unable to contain himself, "Am I supposed to die? Should I just let him kill me? Should I let him bully me?"
"The Young Master has a transcendent status and noble bloodline. Can you compare to the Young Master? Let me personally send you on your way," General Wu coldly replied, then raised his right hand, gathering an immensely terrifying energy, intent on killing Gu Chenfeng.
"Hold on." A cold and fierce voice suddenly interjected.
"The Young Master of the Martial King's Mansion!" Lingyun Sect disciples raised their heads to look, their faces filled with apprehension, their bodies trembling uncontrollably.
"Mu Qingyun!" Gu Chenfeng's face turned incredibly sullen.
High above in the sky.
A magnificent spirit ship was speeding toward Lingyun Sect.
At the bow of the spirit ship stood a young man without arms.
The young man was none other than the Young Master of the Martial King's Mansion, Mu Qingyun.
"Salute the Young Master!" The three men with General Wu immediately saluted respectfully.
The spirit ship hovered above Lingyun Sect, and Mu Qingyun looked down at Gu Chenfeng with a tiger-like menacing gaze, as if he intended to devour Gu Chenfeng alive.
"Gu Chenfeng, killing you would be too lenient." Mu Qingyun's face twisted in anger, "I will destroy your Sea of Qi, cripple your cultivation, break all your meridians. I will turn you into a despised waste in the eyes of the world!"
"What? Cripple my cultivation?" Gu Chenfeng's face changed drastically, his mind went blank, and his whole body shivered.
With the powerful strength of the Martial King's Mansion, what Mu Qingyun decides cannot be changed by anyone.
For Mu Qingyun, crippling Gu Chenfeng's cultivation is as easy as turning over a hand.
At this moment, all disciples of Lingyun Sect felt their scalps go numb.
Provoking Mu Qingyun indeed led to no good end.
Seeing Gu Chenfeng's pale face and trembling body, Mu Qingyun's mouth curled into a cold smile, and he sneered, "What's the matter? Are you scared? Where did your arrogance and boldness go?"
It wasn't just fear for Gu Chenfeng; his eyes were filled with helplessness and despair.
Mu Qingyun sneered again, "General Wu, cripple him for me. If anyone dares to intervene, kill without mercy!"
"As you command!" General Wu respectfully accepted the order.
Without saying a word, General Wu's formidable spiritual power burst forth, the surging force rolling overwhelmingly like a landslide and tsunami.
"No! Don't cripple my cultivation! No! Stop!" Gu Chenfeng shouted in terror, overwhelmed by intense panic and despair.
But no matter how desperately he shouted, he couldn't stop General Wu.
With a flash, General Wu appeared in front of Gu Chenfeng, moving so fast it surpassed Gu Chenfeng's neural responses.
"Boom!"
"Pfft!"
General Wu fiercely punched Gu Chenfeng's abdomen with immense power, causing Gu Chenfeng to vomit blood, his cries pitifully wretched, his body shooting out like a cannonball, slamming hard into the bluestone steps.
Lingyun Sect fell into utter silence, the disciples stunned like statues, motionless, their pale faces filled with deep-seated fear.
"My Sea of Qi is destroyed! My Sea of Qi is destroyed!" Gu Chenfeng cried out anxiously, heartbroken and devastated.
General Wu's ruthless punch not only destroyed Gu Chenfeng's Sea of Qi but also shattered all the meridians in his body.
With his Sea of Qi destroyed and meridians severed, spiritual power dissipated, Gu Chenfeng had completely become a cripple.
Mu Qingyun jumped down from the spirit ship, stomping on Gu Chenfeng's chest, leaning down coldly asking, "Gu Chenfeng, how does it feel to become a waste?"
Gu Chenfeng's eyes were bloodshot, his face bulging with veins, angrily shouting, "Mu Qingyun! You destroyed my Sea of Qi! Even in death, I won't let you off."
Mu Qingyun twisted his foot on Gu Chenfeng's chest, his face full of disdainful sneers, "Does a waste like you qualify to kill me? Instead, killing you is as easy as turning my hand over."
"With the help of the Body Casting Pill, my hands will soon recover, while you will always remain a waste, wishing for death rather than life, eternally living in fear and despair!"
"I won't forgive you! Nor the Martial King's Mansion!" Gu Chenfeng's face contorted, like a berserk beast.
"Oh? Really?" Mu Qingyun's sneered with amusement, "A low-ranking Lingyun Sect is nothing in my eyes. I'd like to see how you, a waste, won't let me off or won't let the Martial King's Mansion off."
General Wu deferentially added, "Young Master, he has been expelled from Lingyun Sect. His life and death are unrelated to Lingyun Sect."
"Expelled from Lingyun Sect?" Mu Qingyun was slightly surprised, then contemptuously sneered, "A direct disciple turned into a stray dog. Truly unexpected."
"But I wager Lingyun Sect doesn't have the courage to shelter him; otherwise, I wouldn't mind wiping out Lingyun Sect."
Mu Qingyun lifted his foot, mockingly adding, "Gu Chenfeng, you waste, you may leave. Live well, your nightmare has just begun."
"The humiliation of today, I will return tenfold in the future!" Gu Chenfeng growled low menacingly, then dragged his severely injured body away.
"Stray dog." Mu Qingyun's mouth curled into a scornful smile.