Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start

The Crown Prince, upon hearing this, had a cold glint in his eyes and said, "After my ascension to the throne, I will make sure Gu Chen and Chen Yu, these two ungrateful dogs, pay the price! As subjects of Da Xia, they dared ignore my orders, relying on their bit of power and talent, hmph!"

"This time, with Gu Chen going to Yan State, I will ensure it's a one-way trip!"

The chief eunuch's expression changed slightly at these words. As he mentioned, Gu Chen's current influence in Da Xia, and even across all of Shen Zhou, was at its zenith. Now was not the best time to deal with Gu Chen.

However, at that moment, the Crown Prince let out a sinister laugh and said, "Rest assured, I won't move against him personally, nor will I use the forces at my command. Go and draft a letter later, send it to the border, and inform the Marquis of Pingxi that the Gu Chen who killed his legitimate son is heading to Yan State.

Remember to keep this matter discreet and prevent others from discovering it."

Upon hearing this, the chief eunuch's demeanor brightened, and he exclaimed, "Brilliant, Your Highness, what a cunning scheme to use another's hand to do the deed!"

A cold smirk appeared on the Crown Prince's face as he said, "Yan State is the Marquis of Pingxi's territory. With Gu Chen going there, how could there be any reason for him to return alive?"

"I've set the stage for the Marquis of Pingxi, and I'm sure he knows exactly what to do."

"I shall get to it at once!"

...

After his conversation with Deputy Leader Qin Wu of the Jing Tian Department, Gu Chen returned to Gu Mansion.

For this mission, Qin Wu wanted him to set out the next day. Besides him, a group of Metropolitan Procurators would also accompany Gu Chen.

The world was changing dramatically, with the beginnings of chaos erupting everywhere, even in Shen Zhou. The Jing Tian Department headquarters in Tiandu was nearly empty of personnel, leaving behind only some clerks for operational tasks.

With such a situation arising in Yan State at this time, Qin Wu was in a difficult position, unable to spare any personnel and thus had no choice but to first send Gu Chen with a team as support for Yan State.

Qin Wu also promised that once the Jing Tian Department's forces returned, he would send additional support to Yan State.

Gu Chen was merely the first wave of support from the Jing Tian Department in Tiandu to Yan State.

As for Qin Wu himself, it was imperative for him to be stationed in the capital of Da Xia at all times.

After returning to Gu Mansion, Gu Chen informed his uncle Gu Chengfeng and the family about his mission to Yan State the next day.

Located in the western part of Shen Zhou, Yan State was not close by, with the journey requiring a full month.

Gu Chengfeng, of course, was also aware of the current situation in Yan State. With martial arts masters at the Xiantian Realm injured, and although Gu Chen's strength was formidable, holding the position of Commander in the Jing Tian Department, he was still extremely far from the Xiantian Realm martial arts masters.

Xu Qinge and Gu Qingyan, mother and daughter, might not know exactly what had happened in Yan State, but they were aware that with the current state of unrest in the world, hearing that Gu Chen was leaving Shen Zhou to go to the distant Yan State made a trace of worry appear on their faces.

"Eldest son, you've only been home for two days after coming out of seclusion, and now you have to go on a mission again?" Xu Qinge couldn't help but ask.

Gu Chengfeng's expression was solemn; he was well aware of the urgency in Yan State. Not only were barbarian tribes knocking at the door, threatening the interior of Da Xia, but there were also increasing numbers of evil cults and demons, making it the most dangerous and tumultuous place in all of Shen Zhou.

In Gu Chengfeng's heart, he naturally did not want Gu Chen to leave their home for such a distant place, but after all, as Gu Chen had said, it was an order from Deputy Leader Qin Wu of the Jing Tian Department. Gu Chen could not possibly refuse, nor did he have the ability to do so.

Gu Chengfeng spoke in a grave tone, "Your status is different now, and you hold a significant position in all of Da Xia. It's natural that you are busy. Besides, eldest son, you have never left Shen Zhou before, right? Shen Zhou is vast and filled with wonders; it is good to go out and gain experience. With your current strength, no matter where, you should have no problem ensuring your safety."

Gu Chen could see the worry in his uncle Gu Chengfeng's eyes and smiled, saying, "Of course, with my current strength, I am not yet capable of dominating the world, but at least I am more than capable of ensuring my own safety. Uncle, you need not worry."

Then, Gu Chen turned to Aunt Xu Qinge and his younger sister Gu Qingyan, and with a slight smile, he said, "Aunt and Qinyan, you two need not worry either. This time it's not just me going alone; a group from the Jing Tian Department will accompany me. Later on, Commander Qin also said he would continue to send reinforcements. You don't have to be overly concerned.

Once we arrive in Yan State, I will find some local specialties, and after the mission, I will bring them back to you."

Gu Qingyan's eyebrows furrowed slightly as she said, "Big brother, you're not going to stay in Yan State and not come back, are you?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Chengfeng and Xu Qinge also felt a sudden jump in their hearts, looking anxiously at Gu Chen.

Given the current shortage of manpower in Yan State and Gu Chen's talent and strength, it was not out of the question that he might be required to stay there for a long time, perhaps even to take command indefinitely.

Gu Chengfeng was well aware that once someone reached the Gang Qi Stage and became a commander in the Jing Tian Department, they had the authority to preside over a region. Given the current situation of the Jing Tian Department in Yan State, this possibility was not nonexistent – in fact, it was quite likely.

If that were the case, seeing Gu Chen again would become much more difficult.

Gu Chen fell silent upon hearing this. Qin Wu had also hinted at this possibility, hoping that Gu Chen could grow rapidly and then take charge in Yan State.

However, Gu Chen had not responded to the suggestion since, after all, his home was still in Shen Zhou. If possible, Gu Chen certainly did not wish to remain in Yan State.

But if it really came to the point where he had no choice but to stay, there was nothing Gu Chen could do.

Not wanting to put Gu Chen in a difficult position, Gu Chengfeng did not continue the topic, but instead said, "I visited Yan State once when I was young; owing to its unique geographical location, the weather there is very fickle, extremely hot during the day but bitterly cold at night, with a bizarre alternation between heat and cold, and the deeper you go, the more pronounced it is.

It is rumored that the environment and climate inside the Ten Thousand Mountains are even more treacherous, several times worse."

Although Gu Chengfeng knew that Gu Chen, having reached the indestructible state, was impervious to weather changes, he still could not help worrying, wanting to share everything he knew with Gu Chen.

Then, furrowing his brows, Gu Chengfeng looked at Gu Chen hesitantly and said, "Eldest son, Yan State... it belongs to the borderlands..."

Gu Chen, with a calm expression, looked at Gu Chengfeng and said, "Uncle, rest assured, I understand."

Seeing that Gu Chen grasped his meaning, Gu Chengfeng also breathed a sigh of relief and nodded.

Yan State was the Marquis of Pingxi's territory, especially near the border. With the enmity between Gu Chen and the Marquis of Pingxi, no one could guarantee whether the Marquis would move against Gu Chen.

Despite the worry in the hearts of Gu Chengfeng's family, they knew this was a task from the Jing Tian Department, and there was no alternative.

In the end, after exchanging a look, the family distilled thousands of words into four, saying, "Return safely!"

Gu Chen nodded, and after having dinner with his family, he departed from Gu Mansion the next morning, met with the detachment of Metropolitan Procurators at the Jing Tian Department, and with them, he officially set out for Yan State.

This journey to Yan State was long, and the local region was rife with crises, already plunged into great turmoil. Gu Chen knew that this trip would be anything but peaceful.

Yet for all that, Gu Chen was fully aware and prepared to face the storm that awaited him.