Chapter 249: Gu Ran's Hidden Allies!? The Mysterious Black Warriors

'Gu Ran!'

'The You Clan is far superior to my Feng Clan!'

'You barely survived your encounter with my Feng Clan. Against the You Clan, you'll stand no chance!'

'I can't wait to see the look of despair on your face!'

'...'

Feng Liu's teeth ground together, his fists clenched so tightly that his fingernails dug into the unhealed wounds of his palms once more.

At this moment.

"Feng Liu!"

"This young master has already located the target we're pursuing! Pretty swift, aren't we?"

A haughty, carefree voice echoed from behind Feng Liu.

Soon after, a tall figure materialized behind him.

This man was somewhat portly, with pallid skin, radiating an air of luxury and ease.

His body emanated the aura of a Late-stage Heavenly Origin realm cultivator.

Given his age, he was undeniably a prodigy.

"Of course, it's quick!"

"How could it be otherwise when Young Master You takes the lead?"

Feng Liu promptly offered a smile, replying in a sycophantic tone.

However, internally, he sneered, 'Clearly, Gu Ran didn't bother to conceal his presence, or how else could you, You Caigao, have discovered him so rapidly?'

"Indeed!"

"Here on Three Mountains Island, the majority of the territories answer to me, You Caigao. When I give an order, no one dares to contradict!"

"Come on, let's capture Gu Ran now!"

An air of confidence washed over You Caigao's face, and with a sweeping motion of his hand, a legion of shadowy cultivators flew out from behind him.

Whoosh!

One after the other, the cultivators melded into the crowd, charging towards Gu Ran's location.

"Your target is too blatant, just stay put."

You Caigao cast a dismissive glance at Feng Liu, then transformed into a whirlwind, vanishing around the street corner.

"Humph!"

"You Caigao, you undervalue Gu Ran at your own peril!"

"Perhaps you'll even fall by Gu Ran's hand!"

"If that's the case, all the better. Those who dare belittle me, deserve death!"

'...'

A cold, mocking glint flashed in Feng Liu's eyes.

Without delay, he turned and entered You Caigao's mansion where a bevy of beautiful women immediately swarmed him...

...

Three Mountains Island, You Clan City, on the most bustling street.

Gu Ran meandered about, deploying his divine sense to eavesdrop on the discussions of the surrounding cultivators while scouting for potential informants.

After a period of inquiries, Gu Ran had considerably narrowed down his destination.

A few more inquiries and he would be ready to set off.

Suddenly!

His expression shifted, and a potent sense of alertness instinctively surged within him.

'What's happening?'

'Is someone tracking me?'

'Could it be that Feng Liu from the Feng Clan?'

'They're coming, one, two... a rather formidable assembly!'

'However, I like it, hahaha! I never initiate conflict, but since you've come to my door, I won't hold back!'

Gu Ran's eyes narrowed, a fleeting glint of cold light vanished in a blink.

Instantly, he decelerated his pace, his Yuan Power swirling within his body, primed for battle!

Time ticked away in an instant.

The crowd on the street bustled on, utterly oblivious to the imminent great battle!

At a specific moment, three Heavenly Origin realm cultivators in close proximity to Gu Ran sprang into action.

Three brilliant streaks of blade light materialized without warning, slashing ruthlessly towards Gu Ran!

"I've been waiting for you!"

Gu Ran sneered, and with a flick of his hand, a burst of sword light emerged, directly parrying the attacks of the three Heavenly Origin realm cultivators.

Clang!

The clangor of metal-on-metal reverberated throughout the street.

A substantial amount of residual energy dispersed, upending many onlookers nearby.

"A fight's broken out, let's get out of here!"

"It's the You Clan's people, You Caigao's followers!"

"Hurry up, don't get embroiled in this!"

"Run, when You Caigao goes on a rampage, he doesn't spare bystanders like us."

"..."

Terrified cries rang out from the surrounding cultivators, all scurrying away to safety.

Against the tide of the crowd, several vicious-looking cultivators charged forth, their eyes frosty as they surged towards Gu Ran.

'What prime prey!'

A sneer formed in Gu Ran's heart.

Having repelled the three Heavenly Origin realm cultivators, he shifted his location while masking his presence.

"Where did he go?"

"How did he vanish?"

"Stay alert, the Young Master warned us that this man has a mysterious concealment technique!"

"Form groups of three, keep your guard up!"

"..."

Expressions changed amongst You Caigao's men, all on high alert.

Meanwhile, on the periphery of the street, a group of cultivators formed a broad circle, each holding a jade mirror in their hands.

These jade mirrors cast rays of light, creating a hemispherical barrier.

While this barrier might not have substantial defensive power, its primary function was to act as an alarm!

As long as any cultivator brushed against the light screen, they would be detected.

This was a precaution specifically arranged by You Caigao for Gu Ran!

However, Gu Ran had no plans of retreating.

'Become the stepping stones on my journey to power!'

A murderous intent flared in Gu Ran's eyes, primed for a lethal assault.

But at that moment.

"Ah!!"

"Over here! Help!"

"Ah, he's on me, he's ambushing me, help me, I don't want to die!"

"..."

A cascade of shrieks rang out!

It was visible that one by one, You Caigao's men fell prey to an unseen executioner's blade, their faces contorted in agony.

'What... what's happening?'

'I haven't even acted yet! How did they die?'

Gu Ran observed the cultivators who were abruptly assassinated, his face a mask of perplexity.

At this juncture, several stern-faced men clad in black materialized.

'Who are these individuals?'

Surprise etched onto Gu Ran's face, 'Could they be adversaries of the You Clan?'

He sensed a hint of danger radiating from these black-clad men.

However, he remained unaware.

These assailants were none other than Jiang Chen's death warriors.

In other words, they were the assassins brought in by a Dao Palace realm powerhouse from the Ageless Spirit Heavenly Sect half a day earlier!

To prevent Gu Ran from enhancing his strength through combat and to keep the storyline advancing, Jiang Chen had devised this strategy.

At this moment, Gu Ran's potential victims were falling one after another at the hands of Jiang Chen's death warriors!

Gu Ran understood that these black-clad men were not allies.

Furthermore, his inherent wariness made him recognize that these men in black might even be his foes.

But this was unbeknownst to You Caigao and his men.

They still believed they were reinforcements for Gu Ran!

"What!"

"Does Gu Ran have so many accomplices?"

"Everyone, be cautious, hurry, call for reinforcements!!"

"..."

Shouts of surprise erupted from the You Clan's cultivators, their eyes darting anxiously around their surroundings.

Yet, the massacre carried on!

One after another, cultivators from the You Clan met their end at the hands of Jiang Chen's death warriors.

Naturally, there were also death warriors who were bested by the You Clan's cultivators and slain on the spot.

These death warriors met their end with stoic calm, or it could be said that many of them were already dead in a sense.

The reason they were alive and had become death warriors was that they all harbored a certain obsession or desire in their hearts.

This obsession, this wish, would be fulfilled by the Purple Heaven Holy Land.

Aside from this, there were also some death warriors who, due to various reasons, wouldn't live long.

They chose to exchange their lives to secure substantial benefits for their loved ones.

Hence, these death warriors didn't fear death in battle but welcomed it with tranquility.

Jiang Chen wouldn't bear any psychological burden due to this either.

The battle raged on.

The conflict extended to other streets, with bodies strewn across the thoroughfares.

"Damn it!"

"Feng Liu, that rat, claimed Gu Ran was alone, is this what he calls alone!"

You Caigao glared at the battlefield before him, his heart ablaze with intense fury.

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