NOVEL NEXT Chapter 420: The Tower Supervisor and King Huai_1
"Hmm?"
Upon hearing Luo Wenzhi say that the master of the Blood Clothes Tower and that assassin leader from the Solitary Souls were planning to target him, Gu Chen's expression immediately grew tense.
Even Luo Feng, standing by the side, was greatly shocked and said, "What, those two scoundrels want to make a move against Brother Gu?!"
"Indeed," Luo Wenzhi replied with a grave expression and nodded, adding, "Therefore, please be extremely careful, Lord Gu."
The master of Blood Clothes Tower, or rather, the chief master, as well as the leader of the Solitary Souls, were not people to be underestimated; they were incredibly tricky to deal with, and also very powerful.
Especially since both individuals were experts, or even kings, in the field of assassination, having elevated the art of killing to some sort of pinnacle, arguably the best in the Nine Provinces!
Being targeted by one of them was already tantamount to a death sentence, let alone both of them.
At this moment, Luo Wenzhi said in a deep voice, "Lord Gu, whether it is the master of Blood Clothes Tower or the leader of the Solitary Souls, both of their strengths surpass mine. They are top-tier Grandmasters of the Divine Intent Realm, nearly on par with the senior celestial masters of the Dragon and Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Teachings."
"If these two join forces, leaving aside an open confrontation, even the senior celestial master of the Dragon and Tiger Mountain Celestial Master Teachings might run into an unforeseen disaster if they went after him with the intent to assassinate."
Luo Wenzhi believed that Gu Chen had previously interacted with the senior celestial master, so he mentioned him as an example to convey to Gu Chen that if the master of Blood Clothes Tower and the leader of the Solitary Souls joined forces to assassinate the senior celestial master, even he would likely be in great peril!
Let alone Gu Chen, in Luo Wenzhi's view, although Gu Chen was strong, he still had some gaps compared to the senior celestial master from Dragon and Tiger Mountain.
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After all, the one from Dragon and Tiger Mountain was currently over a hundred and fifty years old.
Upon hearing this, Gu Chen's expression also became rather grave. He knew that Luo Wenzhi's words were well-meant warnings, reminding him not to underestimate those two, or else he might pay with his life.
How could Gu Chen be unaware of this? He knew that over two decades ago, when the former Emperor of Da Xia roamed the martial world, he had attempted to eradicate these two malignant forces. However, they had managed to escape his clutches.
Though part of it was due to the Emperor needing to deal with other affairs, the fact that they escaped from the hands of the Emperor at that time spoke volumes of their exceptional abilities.
Because at that time, while the Emperor had not yet achieved the Enlightened Realm, he was one of the few individuals in tens of thousands of years to have reached the Divine Intent Realm!
The Divine Intent Realm, with its power to command the world, could be hailed as the foremost in the Nine Provinces!
Even so, they managed to flee from the hands of the Emperor, so naturally, Gu Chen would be vigilant.
"The assassination techniques of these two are unpredictable. Does Brother Gu have to live every day in fear and trepidation?" Luo Feng frowned.
In such a case, even a top-tier Grandmaster of the Divine Intent Realm would eventually crack under the pressure over time.
After all, both the master of Blood Clothes Tower and the leader of the Solitary Souls were extraordinary; it was nearly impossible to detect them in a normal state, and one would have to concentrate intently all day long to do so. But the toll of such constant vigilance was too great, no martial artist could withstand it.
"No matter," Gu Chen said indifferently, "If they dare to come, I dare to ensure they never return."
Although the Blood Clothes Tower and Solitary Souls were strong, Gu Chen himself was not to be trifled with. He felt wary, but not fearful.
Upon hearing this, the Tower Supervisor of Red Dust Tower, Luo Wenzhi, couldn't help but feel admiration; indeed, the War Marquis of Da Xia, known as the Slayer on the martial scene, was truly domineering.
If it were anyone else, even a top-tier Grandmaster of the Divine Intent Realm would be scared witless upon knowing they were targeted by these two.
"By the way, I have something I need help with, Tower Supervisor Luo," Gu Chen suddenly said.
Luo Wenzhi heard this, his expression immediately becoming solemn, "But say the word, Lord Gu, and I and Red Dust Tower will devote our full efforts."
Gu Chen smiled faintly, "It's nothing serious, Tower Supervisor Luo, no need to be nervous. I just want to know if Red Dust Tower knows why those from the upper realm would cross over to ours?"
Luo Wenzhi furrowed his brow, pondered for a moment, then shook his head, "Truthfully, I too am curious about this point, but Red Dust Tower really does not know. We only know that they've come in search of something.
I've searched through various texts and ancient histories, only understanding that the past of the Nine Provinces, or the distant past, contains some exceptional aspects, but as for the specifics, that I do not know."
"Extraordinary past of the Nine Provinces?" Upon hearing this, Gu Chen's brows twitched. Qi Yang and Wang Yun of the Pure Yang Martial Sect also mentioned similar things. He was intent on pressing further, but it seemed Luo Wenzhi truly did not know.
Therefore, Gu Chen continued, "In that case, please help me keep an eye on the movements of these individuals from the upper realm, Tower Supervisor Luo. If there is any unusual activity, you must inform me at once."
"Of course, rest assured, Lord Gu, I understand," Luo Wenzhi nodded solemnly, acknowledging the request.
After discussing for a while longer, Gu Chen returned to Tiandu.
Meanwhile, in another place, after the early court had concluded, King Huai did not return to his mansion right away. Instead, he instructed Mr. Gongsun to take him to the Qintian Monitor's Bagua Building.
"Your Highness, the road ends here," Mr. Gongsun, steering the carriage, suddenly said.
"Stop here then," came King Huai's voice from inside the luxuriously decorated carriage.
"Yes," Mr. Gongsun replied as he reined in the horses, bringing the carriage to a halt at that spot.
As the carriage curtain was lifted, King Huai stepped down alone from the carriage and said to Mr. Gongsun without turning back, "Wait for me here."
"Yes," Mr. Gongsun nodded, feeling some curiosity about how King Huai planned to break through the situation.