Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start

Shi Sen lay on the ground, his body convulsing, covered in blood, his mind a blank space, his entire being in a semi-comatose state.

Gu Chen showed no mercy, having decided to take action, there was no holding back.

Bang!

With another palm strike, the bones within Shi Sen's body immediately cracked, breaking several ribs, as he let out an involuntary scream of agony.

In fact, Shi Sen wasn't as weak as imagined, being able to cultivate fifteen thousand jin of strength at the Vajra Stage, essentially signifying a steady entry into the third level of the realm of "Body Like a Savage Dragon."

The reason Shi Sen was no match for Gu Chen was mainly because Gu Chen's strength exceeded Shi Sen's by a notch, and every strike that Gu Chen delivered was infused with the true essence of the Great Vajra Fist—forceful, profound, fierce, and violent, naturally more than Shi Sen could bear.

"Gu Chen, stop!" Xue Jun couldn't bear to watch any longer and shouted authoritatively, as continued strikes from Gu Chen's palms would surely cost Shi Sen his life.

Gu Chen glanced at Xue Jun and said indifferently, "So I should stop because you say so? Who do you think you are?"

Bang!

No sooner had the words left his mouth than Gu Chen raised his hand and struck again. At this moment, nearly half of the bones in Shi Sen's body were broken, and this was without Gu Chen even using internal energy.

After all, they had agreed to a civil dispute, and if Gu Chen were to use his internal energy, Shi Sen wouldn't be able to take even one move and would have already turned into a bloody mess.

"Gu Chen!"

Seeing that Gu Chen had no intention of giving face, Xue Jun could no longer sit still; he stood up with a start and glared furiously at Gu Chen.

"So, you also want to come up for a bout?" Gu Chen glanced at him unenthusiastically.

Immediately, Xue Jun's expression stalled; Gu Chen had just broken into the Vajra Stage, where did he get the confidence to compete with him?

However, seeing how easily Gu Chen had defeated his junior brother Shi Sen, Xue Jun was also somewhat unclear of Gu Chen's actual strength.

That was what Gu Chen wanted. He was well aware that Xue Jun had reached the realm of "Body Like a Savage Dragon," with a physical strength of at least two hundred thousand jin, or even higher. Against such a body, Gu Chen at the "Bronze Cast Iron Cast" level might not be his match.

Nevertheless, Gu Chen harbored little fear toward Xue Jun; at worst, he would employ the "Dragon Roar Tiger Howl Golden Bell Shield," which was enough to contend with Xue Jun in battle.

It was precisely because of Gu Chen's serene demeanor that Xue Jun was somewhat uncertain about what to do.

Yet, it was impossible for Xue Jun to stand idly by and watch Shi Sen be beaten to death by Gu Chen.

"Gu Chen!"

With an angry shout, Xue Jun knew he could no longer hesitate. His figure flashed out like a bolt of lightning, his palm striking towards Gu Chen.

"Well met!"

Gu Chen, upon seeing this, smiled faintly and counter-attacked with a palm strike, resulting in a loud bang, the clash between the two men proving evenly matched.

Xue Jun's pupils slightly contracted, sensing the difficulty in dealing with Gu Chen. Also, in the instant his palm met Gu Chen's, he vaguely detected the terrifying energy within Gu Chen, which alarmed him even more.

After one strike, Xue Jun decided not to engage with Gu Chen further, for, the Yao Platform gathering was his true objective, and there was really no need to quarrel over a woman at this time.

"Gu Chen, my junior brother concedes," Xue Jun said, taking a deep breath and speaking in a solemn voice.

Gu Chen responded coolly, "Have him concede himself. What does it mean if you concede on his behalf?"

Upon hearing this, Xue Jun's face froze, cursing Gu Chen internally. Shi Sen had already been beaten senseless by you; didn't you see he was lying there, barely breathing, unable to even speak?

At this moment, the lead courtesan of Snow Stacking Garden, Autumn Snow, spoke up. Her hair was like clouds, her features exquisite, her voice ethereal, "Young Master Gu, could you do me the honor of not taking a life on this special day?"

Gu Chen, with his handsome face and sword-like eyebrows, pondered for a moment upon hearing this. Killing or not killing Shi Sen wasn't important; he had already broken most of Shi Sen's bones, requiring at least half a year of recovery.

Thus, Gu Chen smiled faintly and said, "Very well, then I shall give Miss Autumn Snow the face she asks for."

Subsequently, Gu Chen kicked out, as if kicking a sandbag. Shi Sen let out a muffled groan and was sent flying sideways. Xue Jun's expression changed, and he hurriedly reached out to catch him.

"Get lost," Gu Chen said impassively.

Xue Jun's face darkened and he said, "Gu Chen, we'll meet at the Yao Platform gathering!"

After dropping those words, Xue Jun turned and led the Sunset Sword Sect away from the place.

Having been humiliated to this extent, he had no face left to continue staying there.

Gu Chen remained calm, took Xue Jun's place, and sat closest to the courtesan Autumn Snow.

Luo Feng also sat next to Gu Chen.

Gu Chen looked at the courtesan. Up close, Autumn Snow's profile was exceedingly beautiful with fair and smooth skin.

As Gu Chen's gaze fell upon her, the courtesan gave a shy smile and said, "I will play a tune for Young Master Gu."

"Good," Gu Chen nodded.

Soon after, the melodious sound of the zither filled the air once again, flowing like a clear spring, pitter-pattering and extremely pleasant to the ear, making Gu Chen feel at ease.

At that moment, Luo Feng leaned close to Gu's ear and briefed him about the rest of the Pavilion of Flowers' nocturnal feast.

It turned out that this was only the beginning. Later on, the ten lead courtesans of Pavilion of Flowers would take to the lake in floral boats, and they, as the courtesans' protectors, were responsible for guarding them.

Because there might be altercations during the boat ride, the courtesans of Pavilion of Flowers were competitors, and their admirers were free to take action; it was also an opportunity to suppress their rivals.