Gu Luoqi looked at Gu Zhenyang with confusion, "Why?"
Gu Zhenyang's expression immediately changed, "You ask when you already know. Hand over the 'Shu Jian Lu', and I'll spare your life, but I will cripple your cultivation to prevent retaliation."
Gu Luoqi laughed heartily, "To think that I, a former king of immortal cultivation, would be plotted against by my own kin. Crippling my cultivation is more cruel than killing me. Make your move, this Emperor would rather die with honor than live in shame!"
Gu Zhenyang glared at him fiercely, "Hmph! You refuse a graceful way out, then go to hell!"
Gu Luoqi closed his eyes, and Gu Zhenyang struck towards his crown with a palm!
Suddenly, Gu Luoqi's eyes snapped open. He spun and dodged, then kicked Gu Zhenyang away.
There was no fluctuation of spiritual energy. Gu Zhenyang laughed loudly, "A turtle in a jar, your spiritual power is temporarily lost. You think you can resist? Hahaha."
Gu Luoqi glanced at Gu Shishi innocently, confirming she was unaware. He then understood, broke through the window, and fled!
"Where do you think you're going?!"
Gu Zhenyang unleashed a palm strike from behind him. Gu Luoqi was sent flying onto the banquet hall floor.
Everyone was stunned. This is...!
The Immortal Cultivation God Emperor Gu Luoqi?!!
He was so disheveled. If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, they would have thought they were dreaming.
The dignified God Emperor of Immortal Cultivation, possessing the cultivation of the ninth level of the Divine Luo realm, and wielding the peerless divine artifact 'Shu Jian Lu', was in such a pathetic state, quickly trying to get up.
But before he could complete the action, Gu Zhenyang's ruthless palm struck again. Gu Luoqi was hit by another palm and sent flying, smashing the entire long table. He then spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Cough, puke, cough, cough..."
Gu Zhenyang stood firm on the ground, looking around. With the presence of so many powerful beings, they were still unaware of the truth.
Gu Zhenyang casually concocted a lie, "Esteemed guests, please remain calm. I, Gu Zhenyang, am truly heartbroken and pained! I never expected that Gu Luoqi, who appeared so distinguished on the surface, would secretly collude with the demonic sect and attempt to force himself upon my beloved daughter, Gu Shishi, together. Fortunately, I discovered this plot in time, killed a few fiends, and him! A beast, truly a beast!"
Gu Luoqi was on the verge of collapse, his blood surging, unable to speak. Under the effect of the medicine, he was immobilized. In short, he had no choice but to wait for death.
Ming Zhichen watched the disheveled Gu Luoqi lying beside him. Although he didn't understand the reason, he guessed some of it.
How could the dignified God Emperor of Immortal Cultivation be no match for a mere Gu Zhenyang? The others were blinded, but Ming Zhichen's mind was clear.
He bent down and asked, "Senior, do you recognize me? Outside the Divine Emperor Holy Land sect, you saved my life."
Gu Luoqi looked at Ming Zhichen with a hazy gaze. He seemed to recall something, then shook his head. He then sensed the unusual blood within Ming Zhichen and felt he was a promising talent.
"...Buzz!~"
The 'Shu Jian Lu' loyally protected its master and flew out on its own. Its pages unfurled, and a multitude of dragon-grade magical artifacts floated in the air, dazzling and almost blinding.
This... is the legendary 'Shu Jian Lu' of the God Emperor of Immortal Cultivation?
It was rumored that whoever obtained the 'Shu Jian Lu' would become the God Emperor of Immortal Cultivation, revered by thousands and sung by the world.
Treasure should not be flaunted. Although the 'Shu Jian Lu' was loyal, Gu Luoqi had lost all his spiritual power. Even as a peerless divine artifact, it couldn't exert any power. He could only flick his wrist and recall it.
Gu Luoqi didn't think twice and directly handed the restless 'Shu Jian Lu' to Ming Zhichen, "Take it and go far away. I don't want it to fall into the hands of wicked people."
This was a hot potato that people pursued their entire lives. Looking at the golden complete book being handed over, Ming Zhichen trembled as he accepted it. The entire book was bordered in gold, stiff like a stone. The sensation that followed was as if he were surrounded by ten thousand swords, unable to breathe.
Seeing Ming Zhichen still in a daze, Gu Luoqi rebuked him, "I'll hold him off. Aren't you leaving yet? Go!"
A resonant sound echoed in Ming Zhichen's mind. He then hugged the 'Shu Jian Lu' and tore open a spatial rift, disappearing into it.