Heroic Spirit City, Inner City.

Market in the South of the City.

Countless cultivators looked up at the sky, discussing fervently.

Ye Tianchen, dressed in white, stood gracefully as hundreds of Chen Long Army's golden-armored cultivators surrounded him.

His junior sister, following closely behind, was filled with worry.

"Senior Brother..."

"Don't be afraid! I'm here!" Ye Tianchen turned back with a slight smile, his face full of determination.

From the Chen Long Army's formation, a man flew out. He was nine feet tall, clad in dragon-patterned armor, wielding a silver long knife, which was clearly a Mysterious Rank cultivation artifact.

As soon as this man flew out of the battle formation, the onlookers below were astonished.

"Look! That's Nalan Yuan, the Governor of the Chen Long Army's Camp C!"

"It's said that he has mastered the Nine Turns Mysterious Dragon Technique, possessing the power of the Mysterious Dragon. His Dragon-Capturing Knife has slain hundreds of thousands of Southern Barbarian demon cultivators! Seeing him today, his reputation is indeed well-deserved!"

"Though Ye Tianchen has extraordinary talent, he might fall in our Heroic Spirit City today. What a pity, what a pity."

"I don't think he's that impressive. Over tens of thousands of years, how many prodigies have emerged in our Eastern Region Divine Continent? No matter how great Ye Tianchen's skills and fortune are, he can't withstand the threat of the Divine King's Death Warrant!"

"Indeed, this kid's path of cultivation seems to have reached its end!"

Nalan Yuan heard the discussions below, grinned in mid-air, and twirled his long knife, causing the surrounding space to twist. He pursed his lips and shouted, "Ye Tianchen! By the order of the Divine King of the Eastern Region! I am here to execute you rebellious scoundrels! I advise you to surrender quickly, and I can give you a swift end!"

"Just you lot!? Think you can stop me!?" Ye Tianchen laughed arrogantly, his Golden Elixir trembling within, his True Core surging, and his Sword Sense spreading out. Many Chen Long Army soldiers with shallow cultivation couldn't dodge in time and were immediately cut down, their screams echoing!

Nalan Yuan was shocked, not expecting this guy to be so tough. He slashed away the incoming invisible Sword Sense with his knife and shouted, "Such domineering Sword Sense! Truly lives up to the name!"

His aura changed dramatically, golden light surrounding him, accompanied by a dragon's roar, making him appear like a war god!

Both sides were ready to strike, and a great battle was imminent!

"Stop!"

A loud shout came suddenly!

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice!

A black wind, mixed with an inexplicable stench, swept over. As the black wind dispersed, Jiu Long's figure appeared. Beside him, Gu Feng stood on a strangely shaped giant flying sword, which shimmered beautifully!

But any discerning person could tell that this thing was just for show, with no use other than carrying people for slow flight!

Riding the flying sword, Gu Feng slowly approached Ye Tianchen, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and cupped his hands with a smile, "Brother Ye! Rest assured! With me here, no one in Heroic Spirit City dares to harm you!"

The address "Brother Ye" subtly closed the distance between the two, showcasing Gu Feng's deep schemes and thick skin, unmatched by anyone!

Ye Tianchen was dumbfounded, stunned on the spot.

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Countless cultivators on the ground were also puzzled, many recognizing Gu Feng and starting to discuss loudly.

"Isn't this the Good-for-Nothing Sequence?!"

"Shh! Quiet, that's Young Master Gu! The City Lord's eldest son!"

"Isn't he just a Qi Refining Stage Three waste? What's there to fear!"

"What's he doing here? Seeking attention?"

For a moment, the air was filled with laughter, curses, and sarcasm echoing to the sky!

"Brother Gu! This matter doesn't concern you! Quickly move aside, lest you get hurt." Ye Tianchen came to his senses, completely falling into Gu Feng's trap, naturally calling him "Brother Gu."

Ignoring Ye Tianchen's advice, Gu Feng turned to face Nalan Yuan, smiling, "Nalan Yuan! Do you recognize this young master!?"

"Nalan Yuan greets the Sequence." Nalan Yuan cupped his hands with disdain, his tone cold, "Our Chen Long Army is suppressing the rebels of the Eastern Region. I hope the Sequence will leave soon and not cause trouble, delaying our important matters!"

Nalan Yuan looked down on Gu Feng from the bottom of his heart. Cultivators pride themselves on strength, and although Gu Feng had a noble status, he was, in Nalan Yuan's eyes, just a spoiled brat relying on his ancestors' shadow.

Unbothered by the other's attitude, Gu Feng said directly, "Nalan Yuan, let's be clear! Ye Tianchen is under my protection. If you want to touch him, you better ask me first!"

With these words, the entire market in the south of the city exploded!

The Good-for-Nothing Sequence of Heroic Spirit City, ranked first, and the rebel prodigy Ye Tianchen, ordered to be killed by the Divine King of the Eastern Region, actually had a significant connection?

This news was absolutely explosive!

Nalan Yuan sneered, his long knife gleaming with cold light. He couldn't care less about the relationship between Gu Feng and Ye Tianchen. Without strength, stepping forward was simply self-humiliation in his eyes!

The knife's tip, full of strange light, pointed directly at Gu Feng. Nalan Yuan said lightly, "Gu Feng! This general respects you as the Sequence, but that doesn't mean I'm afraid of you! If you know what's good for you, step aside! Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

"Ruthless, are you?"

Jiu Long, who had been silent, flew forward, his powerful Divine Sense spreading out suddenly. He looked coldly at Nalan Yuan and said coldly, "Try laying a hand on him?"

An inexplicable aura pressed down on his mind, and Nalan Yuan was shocked. He knew a bit about Jiu Long's identity, but didn't expect his cultivation to be so profound. Just being locked by his Divine Sense was hard to bear.

Facing the mysterious Jiu Long, Nalan Yuan unconsciously took a step back.

Seeing the other intimidated by Jiu Long, Gu Feng quickly moved behind Jiu Long, whispering, "Hit him! Hit him hard!"

"I only ensure your safety, nothing else." Jiu Long glanced at Gu Feng with annoyance, flatly refusing.

Rolling his eyes, Gu Feng realized this guy was useless, unexpectedly so useless!

The group remained in a stalemate in mid-air, no one daring to make a move, the scene becoming quite awkward!

The onlooking cultivators also felt the atmosphere was strange, each feeling helpless.

After a while, a bystander pointed to the sky not far away, shouting, "Look! Another group is coming!"

In the distance, a group flew swiftly, led by none other than the Third Elder Long-Browed Daoist—Gu Huaisheng!

Behind him, Xia Lengling led a group of cultivators closely.

Seeing Gu Huaisheng arrive, Nalan Yuan quickly put away his long knife and bowed, "This subordinate greets the Third Elder!"

Nodding slowly, Gu Huaisheng glanced at everyone, first noticing Gu Feng standing on the flying sword, slightly surprised.

He had received news that the main culprit of the Divine King's Death Warrant, Ye Tianchen, appeared in Heroic Spirit City and had encountered the Chen Long Army. He originally came to clean up the mess and hoped to claim credit from the Divine King of the Eastern Region, but unexpectedly ran into Young Master Gu!

Xia Lengling also saw Gu Feng, a trace of resentment flashing in her eyes.

"Governor Nalan, didn't you report you were besieging the rebel Ye Tianchen? Why is the Sequence here too?!" Gu Huaisheng asked, stroking his long brows.

Nalan Yuan quickly stepped forward to explain the situation. Hearing that Gu Feng intended to protect Ye Tianchen, a trace of malice crossed Gu Huaisheng's face.

After pondering for a moment, Gu Huaisheng faced Gu Feng and said coldly, "Gu Feng, I know you have the Order of Heroic Spirit, but this matter today is not something you should interfere with."

Another explosive piece of information emerged: the Order of Heroic Spirit, representing supreme authority in Heroic Spirit City, was actually in the hands of Gu Feng, the Good-for-Nothing Sequence!

Everyone was dumbfounded!

Nalan Yuan almost fell from the sky. As a Governor of the Chen Long Army, the "Order of Heroic Spirit" could absolutely restrain him. Thinking of his earlier disdainful attitude towards Gu Feng, he wished he could slap himself!

Smiling slightly, Gu Feng lightly shook his folding fan and replied, "Uncle, since you know I have the Order of Heroic Spirit, give your nephew some face today and don't trouble my Virtuous Brother Ye!"

Gu Huaisheng shook his head, stroking his brows, and said with a sorrowful smile, "Do you know that executing Ye Tianchen is an immortal order from the Divine King, even your father wouldn't dare defy it!"

Ye Tianchen had first seized the inheritance of the Immortal Tomb, then caused a commotion in Fire Phoenix City, and retreated unscathed from a battle with the City Lord of Fire Phoenix City, making a name for himself!

He was known throughout the Eastern Region Divine Continent!

But this was also why he had to die!

As an ordinary cultivator, he defied the powerful and was decisive in killing. Such a dangerous trend must be eradicated promptly!

The Divine King of the Eastern Region, high above, naturally chose the City Lord of Fire Phoenix City, Murong Zhengyi, over Ye Tianchen!

It was all about the exchange and maintenance of power and interests, and no one could transcend or escape it!

Seeing Gu Feng silent, Gu Huaisheng arrogantly raised his chin and said, "I have reported to the Heavenly Palace of the Domain, and I believe it won't be long before a divine envoy descends to oversee this matter! I advise you to step aside, lest you bring harm upon yourself. Even if the City Lord comes, he won't be able to save you!"

The Heavenly Palace of the Domain is said to be a suspended palace built by the Divine King on the Ninth Heaven, the central headquarters under the Divine King's rule in the Eastern Region. All twelve Imperial Cities in the Eastern Region Divine Continent look up to it.

There, it represents the highest authority in the Eastern Region Divine Continent!

It's like a massive power machine, with billions of mortals and cultivators serving as its tiny components!

Those who follow me will prosper, those who oppose me will perish, with no reasoning to be had!

Gu Feng initially thought of using the Order of Heroic Spirit at a critical moment to disperse the crowd, but with this old fox's words, his "legitimate authority" vanished!

The Order of Heroic Spirit only represented the authority of the City Lord of Heroic Spirit City, and no matter how powerful the City Lord was, he couldn't surpass the Divine King of the Eastern Region!

However, Gu Feng couldn't just watch Ye Tianchen die.

The stubbornness in his nature surged inexplicably, unrelated to interests or life and death!

Gu Feng had once said he would ensure Ye Tianchen's safety in Heroic Spirit City! In this world, one must keep their word! If he promised to protect you, then damn it, he would protect you!

Otherwise, not only would the slaps sound loud, but after tonight, the Gu Family Sequence's reputation would be ruined! Who would trust him then?!

Seeing this, Ye Tianchen transmitted a message to Gu Feng from a distance, "Brother Gu, take your guard and leave. I can't drag you into this."

"No need to say more, we hit it off at first sight. I promised to keep you and your junior sister safe in Heroic Spirit City, how could I go back on my word?!"

With this back and forth, Gu Feng took full advantage of Ye Tianchen, using the term "Brother" perfectly, yet leaving no room for complaints!