Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start-Chapter 853 - 598 The Strongest Celestial Realm (Three updates, 10,000 words, subscribe please!)

853: Chapter 598: The Strongest Celestial Realm (Three updates, 10,000 words, subscribe please!)

853: Chapter 598: The Strongest Celestial Realm (Three updates, 10,000 words, subscribe please!)

Atop the grand hall of the imperial palace, Huang Yun appeared, without any discernible aura.

Merely standing there, he brought an unprecedented sense of oppression to Wei Cang and the others.

It was as if they were children facing a primordial beast, making it difficult for them to even conceive the thought of resistance.

All they had was a fear emerging from the depths of their souls.

Even Wei Cang and Luo Xun, who were also at the realm of Celestial Beings, felt the same way before the unremarkable old man Huang Yun, giving rise to such feelings.

In fact, because their senses were sharper, the sense of danger that Huang Yun brought to them was even more acute.

Instinctively, they wanted to distance themselves far from him.

Fortunately, at this moment, Gu Chen appeared.

His hair shone like silk, his dark eyes sparkled brilliantly, his figure was tall and robust, and his vitality was as vast as the sea, like a human-shaped true dragon.

The moment Gu Chen appeared, the sense of crisis in the hearts of Wei Cang and the others vanished.

It was then that they realized that, without knowing when, they were already drenched in cold sweat, soaking their clothes.

Hearing Gu Chen’s words, Huang Yun, with an aged face and gray hair, not only wasn’t angry; a smile actually appeared at the corner of his mouth, saying, “Martial King Gu Chen?

Indeed, a hero emerges from youth!”

“Seeing you, Martial King, I realize that I’ve lived in vain all these years.

It’s the younger generation that possesses more vigor and vitality, doing things without considering the consequences.” Huang Yun said with a kindly smile, shaking his head with great emotion.

At the same time, at the moment Huang Yun laid eyes on Gu Chen, a solemn look immediately flashed deep in his eyes.

Because, even with Gu Chen standing before him, it was difficult for him to gauge Gu Chen’s aura, and he could not help but be shocked.

This was also Huang Yun’s test for Gu Chen; otherwise, he might have taken action the moment they met, rather than conversing with Gu Chen.

“I am here not to provoke a war, but to discuss certain matters with you, Martial King.” Huang Yun said.

“Discuss?

Do you think there’s any need for discussion between us, aren’t we already in a fight to the death?” Gu Chen’s expression was cold, and his eyes also began to glint with a chilling sharpness.

“Such astonishing killing intent!” Huang Yun noted keenly, and couldn’t help but shudder internally, secretly thinking that Gu Chen indeed lived up to his reputation as a slaughterer, truly worthy of his infamous title.

In the time he had been walking the earth, it was to understand Gu Chen in greater detail.

Even with his formidable strength, he wouldn’t be careless–for as the saying goes, only by knowing thyself and thy enemy can one fight without danger.

After learning about Gu Chen’s exploits, even Huang Yun felt Gu Chen was genuinely extraordinary.

Were he to ascend to the higher realm, he would surely achieve no small feat, perhaps even surpassing characters of Saintly status.

Huang Yun smiled and said, “Martial King doesn’t yet know what I want to say, why reject it so hastily?”

“You want the Nine Cauldrons!” Gu Chen’s eyes were piercing, and he spoke bluntly, directly revealing Huang Yun’s purpose.

Huang Yun laughed, saying, “The Nine Cauldrons are top-tier treasures that even the mighty figures of the upper realm covet.

Gaining one could establish a sacred land—who wouldn’t want them?

I don’t believe it, do you really have no thoughts about the Nine Cauldrons, Martial King?”

Gu Chen did not answer him but simply replied with four words, “You can’t get them!”

Huang Yun shook his head and said, “Martial King, one should not speak too absolutely.

That’s one of the principles I’ve learned over many years.

Besides, though I desire the Nine Cauldrons, I would not seize them by force.

On this point, we can reach a consensus.”

At these words, Gu Chen suddenly laughed, saying, “Cut off from heaven and earth, you cannot return to the upper realm.

Jiuzhou is now your only refuge.

That’s why you have this idea; otherwise, what would Jiuzhou count for to the likes of you?”

Huang Yun smiled, neither confirming nor denying before he spoke again after a moment, “Regardless, at least for now, my goals align with yours, Martial King.”

“Although your strength is remarkable, Martial King, I am also not weak, beyond the comparison of a Celestial Being.

Should we fight, no matter who wins, the other will definitely not fare well.

We might even both suffer grievous injuries or die together.

Thus, an alliance would benefit both, what does Martial King think?” Huang Yun spoke slowly and methodically, clearly having thought through his words before arriving.

Gu Chen remained silent, curious to see what kind of scheming the old man Huang Yun before him intended to unfold.

Seeing this, Huang Yun was not annoyed but continued to speak unabated, “Now that the connection to heaven and earth is cut off, I descended to this realm on the orders of the Holy Master.

I bear no grudge against you, Martial King.

Why must we fight to the death?”

“Besides, with nine of the Nine Cauldrons, I’m willing to take a loss.

I’ll only ask for four; you can have five.

Furthermore, we can exchange and jointly explore the secrets of the Nine Cauldrons.

I hail from the higher realm, and I consider my perspective and insight to be of some value.

This too is an invaluable treasure that could greatly assist Martial King in uncovering the mysteries of the Nine Cauldrons.”

The elder Huang Yun spoke at length, offering various conditions and even some secrets.

From his words, it was all about putting Gu Chen first, considering his interests, indeed presenting a regal and righteous front.

“From now on, I’ll be in secluded cultivation in the wilderness, quietly awaiting the emergence of the Nine Cauldrons.

You and I will keep to our own paths, and even if you, Martial King, wish to unite the world, I can help you achieve that.”

Huang Yun smiled as he glanced without a trace at Emperor Ji Yuan seated at the top, saying, “In the upper realm, only the strong are worthy of their position.

With your talent and strength, Martial King, why reside beneath others, always playing the role of a subject?”