The Sword God of the Universe
Chapter 668: Facing Off [Second Release]

Chapter 668: Chapter 668: Facing Off [Second Release]

Jing Tianying, upon seeing Zhou Shangyun and others, first paid his respects respectfully before turning his gaze towards Jing Yan and asking for his opinion.

"Fourth Elder, since the person above has called you out to speak, just go and see him. Don’t worry, even if he makes a move on you, he won’t be able to harm you," Jing Yan told Jing Tianying.

"Alright, I’ll go and see what he wants." Jing Tianying also knew that the person shouting above the City Lord Mansion must be from the Gu Family.

"Donglin City Lord, I give you three breaths of time to come out and meet me. If I don’t see you after three breaths, don’t blame me for leveling Donglin City completely," Gu Mo’s voice became sharp.

His condescending attitude was on full display.

Indeed, as a practitioner of the Daoist Emperor Realm, there weren’t many martial artists on the continent who could make him take notice. A mere Donglin City Lord truly meant nothing in his eyes.

"Who are you, sir? Why have you come to cause trouble in my Donglin City?" Jing Tianying flew up and loudly questioned.

If it weren’t for Jing Yan being there, Jing Tianying would not have had this confidence. But with Jing Yan right behind him, Jing Tianying wasn’t afraid of this visitor from the Gu Family. Since he was from the Gu Family, there was no need to be polite in his attitude.

"Snort!"

"Jing Tianying, you’ve got some nerve! Let me ask you, how did Gu Yang, the Gu Family’s candidate patriarch, die?" Gu Mo did not answer Jing Tianying’s question, nor did he deign to.

"How strange, why are you asking me how your Gu Family member died? How would I know how your candidate patriarch Gu Yang died? Perhaps he had enough of living and decided to take his own life!" Jing Tianying scoffed.

"How dare you!"

"Jing Tianying, don’t think that just because you have the Undying Order on you, I can’t kill you! I tell you, if you don’t provide a satisfactory answer today, I will annihilate your whole family!" Gu Mo said with a murderous aura.

Jing Tianying’s expression slightly changed.

Although he had some confidence, facing the pressure of a practitioner in the Daoist Emperor Realm was indeed challenging for Jing Tianying who was not even at the Daoist Master Realm.

In the air, Jing Tianying continuously retreated.

"Gu Family people, what a great pretense! Gu Mo, as a strong practitioner of the Daoist Emperor Realm, you’ve come to Lanqu County to throw your weight around. Don’t you think that’s a bit excessive?" Zhou Tian stepped forward and sternly called out.

Zhou Tian knew Gu Mo.

"Uh? And you are?" Gu Mo saw Zhou Tian, his gaze hardened, and rather than retract his aura, it burst forth even more explosively.

He had already recognized that Zhou Tian was a Taoist King Realm martial artist.

There was a Taoist King martial artist in Donglin City! In Gu Mo’s eyes, Taoist King Realm martial artists were not much either. The problem was why such a city as Donglin City had a martial artist at the Taoist King Realm?

The thought crossed his mind, and Gu Mo felt even more that the death of Gu Yang was interconnected with Donglin City and the Jing Family.

Perhaps there was not just one Taoist King martial artist in Donglin City, but a group.

"I am Zhou Tian from Lanqu County, and Lanqu County Prince Zhou Shangyun is my son!" Zhou Tian responded without cringing or arrogance.

"So you are that Zhou Tian, I have indeed heard your name. Hehe, it seems you and your son have decided to be enemies with my Gu Family! Fine, today I will level you along with the Jing Family of Donglin City!" Gu Mo scornfully curled his lips.

Even if there was a group of Taoist King Realm martial artists, he didn’t care.

In front of a practitioner at the Dao Emperor Realm, Taoist King Realm martial artists posed little threat.

The reason Gu Mo hadn’t made a move was not because he feared how many Daoist King martial artists were in Donglin City, but because he was wary of any powerful trump cards Donglin City might have. Although he was confident, he was not foolish. The power that could kill Gu Yang and two peak Taoist King Realm elders from the Gu Family was certainly not simple.

Out of caution, he had delayed making his move; he wanted to observe a bit more.

"Gu Mo, do you still remember me?" At that moment, Jing Yan’s figure flashed, coming to the front, looking at Gu Mo with a slight smile.

Gu Mo’s expression changed, and his eyes fixed on Jing Yan.

Then, a flash of unbelievable brilliance flickered briefly in his eyes.

He certainly recognized Jing Yan.

Ten years ago, he had entered the Despair Abyss with the ancient ancestor Gu Wanquan to chase after Jing Yan, witnessing him entering the Death Abyss with his own eyes.

But now, why was Jing Yan still alive?

"Are you Jing Yan?" Gu Mo was somewhat unsure.

"Gu Mo, your memory isn’t bad. After more than a decade, you still remember me!" Jing Yan, with his hands clasped behind his back, started laughing lightly.

"How is it possible for you to still be alive after falling into the Death Abyss?" Panic rose in Gu Mo’s heart.

In his view, Jing Yan was undoubtedly doomed to die, and now, his sudden reappearance left him utterly unprepared.

"I am indeed alive!" Jing Yan rose his eyebrows and stared intensely at Gu Mo.

"When I returned from the Death Abyss, I found some people committing evil near Donglin City and casually killed them. No doubt, the person I killed was your Gu Family’s candidate patriarch Gu Yang."

"Gu Xinghe was killed by me, and so was Gu Yang." A smile curved on Jing Yan’s lips.

"Very well, very well!"

"Jing Yan, you really are foolish!"

"You didn’t die in the Death Abyss, and instead of hiding quietly, you dare to show your face and flaunt yourself. Humph, truly courting death."

"If I were you, I certainly wouldn’t foolishly come out to seek death. Had you hidden away, our Gu Family would not have even considered that you were still alive to search for you. Now that you’ve exposed yourself, then let me put an end to your life today!"

Quickly, Gu Mo recovered from his initial shock.

Being a Dao Emperor Realm practitioner with a strong Divine Soul, he soon regained his composure and even felt some joy.

If he could personally end Jing Yan’s life, it would also be greatly beneficial for him.

Thinking of soon being able to kill Jing Yan, his mind ignited with excitement.

Right after the words fell, a black longsword, already held in his hand, appeared. The longsword revealed numerous patterns, and the vast power radiated into the surrounding space.

Clearly, it was an attack spiritual artifact possessing terrifying power.

"Jing Yan, die!" Gu Mo roared, his figure lightly hopping in space, and when he reappeared, the black sword light had already slashed towards Jing Yan.

"Trying to kill me? You’d better see if you have the capability!"

"Gu Mo, since you have come, don’t think of returning!" Jing Yan also struck in a timely manner.

"Void!" The secret technique was instantly unleashed.

In the air, while Gu Mo was executing his attack, he suddenly felt an energy rippling in front of him, shocking him greatly.

Even though he was well-traveled and experienced, he had never seen such a bizarre attack method. It seemed as if Jing Yan’s attack was capable of space-jumping.