Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start

The dark figure was none other than the silver ingot that Yang Mingyue had flung at Gu Chen before.

Seeing this, Yang Mingyue's anger surged, her face murderous, and she was about to look for Gu Chen.

"Junior Sister!"

The man in the brocade robe, Mo Zilin, saw her reaction and promptly took hold of his junior sister, his expression extremely serious.

"Hmph!"

After attempting several times to break free to no avail, Yang Mingyue could only snort coldly and sit down furiously.

The onlookers inside the inn, witnessing the scene, were also secretly impressed by Gu Chen's audacity.

Everyone knew that the Heavenly Saber Sect had a thunderous reputation within the Jianghu of the Nine Provinces, easily matching the influence and power of the Sunset Sword Sect and the Yao Platform Sect.

Their leader, Tian Dao Yang Ling, was rumored to have been a master of martial arts for decades, just a step away from the supreme Vajra Stage of martial arts mastery, with terrifying strength that allowed him to split mountains and rivers asunder with a single strike.

And the Heavenly Saber Sect was ranked alongside the Sunset Sword Sect and the Yao Platform Sect among the renowned Seven Sects and Eight Factions.

Because the Nine Provinces were vast and full of martial arts sects and noble families, Diancang Pavilion had summarized the top powers of the Jianghu with four lines:

These four lines were: "Seven Sects and Eight Factions, three Great Teachings laid; Nine Gates, four Valleys, and three Heterodox Paths; Six Families' legacy through ages, myriad heroes vie in Jianghu's fray."

The forces mentioned in these four lines compiled by Diancang Pavilion were all extremely powerful. Even the Canghai Sect, which was in slight decline among the Seven Sects and Eight Factions, had master martial artists within its ranks. Prominent sects like the Sunset Sword Sect and the Yao Platform Sect had at least one master martial artist of the Vajra Stage standing strong.

Only such powers could claim to be the pinnacle of the Jianghu.

The Heavenly Saber Sect was one of the Nine Gates, and Mo Zilin was the most outstanding disciple of this generation within the sect, already designated as the next Sect Leader.

As for Yang Mingyue, she was the only offspring of the current Sect Leader of the Heavenly Saber Sect, Yang Ling, and hence extremely doted on. Growing up indulged in Yang Ling's affection, she developed a proud and unruly temperament. Few within the Heavenly Saber Sect dared to provoke her, which is not surprising given the nature she developed as she grew up.

This time, the Heavenly Saber Sect had come to attend the grand event organized by the Yao Platform Sect. Among the leading trio, aside from the heir to the sect leader, Mo Zilin, and the sect leader's own daughter, Yang Mingyue, the silent elder was an elder of the Heavenly Saber Sect with inner Qi cultivation at Vajra Stage.

His purpose in accompanying them was to protect Yang Mingyue, as assigned by Yang Ling.

Gu Chen was well aware of the Heavenly Saber Sect and had recognized the elder's cultivation level, but still showed no hint of fear. To him, the Heavenly Saber Sect was just another faction. Should the Vajra Stage elder dare to make a move on him, he wouldn't hesitate to report to Tiandu and have the Jing Tian Department level the Heavenly Saber Sect.

He also understood that Mo Zilin and the elder had not taken action against him right away because they had discerned his composure. Unlike Yang Mingyue, who was inexperienced in the ways of the Jianghu, these two were seasoned veterans. To be able to sit so calmly despite hearing the name of the Heavenly Saber Sect meant either a confidence in one's own strength or an extraordinary background.

If it were anyone else showing even a shred of weakness, Mo Zilin would have had them thrown out long ago.

Seeing Yang Mingyue a bit upset and silent, Mo Zilin had no choice but to approach the other patrons at the neighboring tables and offer them some silver to vacate, which they did eagerly.

After all, these people didn't dare to offend Mo Zilin or the Heavenly Saber Sect and thus complied.

The inn's busboy worked efficiently; seeing people leave, he quickly cleaned up the table. Yang Mingyue finally showed a hint of a smile on her tense face and joined Mo Zilin and the elder from the Heavenly Saber Sect.

"Junior Sister, try this dish, it's quite good," Mo Zilin said, seeing Yang Mingyue's mood improve, and he swiftly served her a dish.

"Thank you, Senior Brother," Yang Mingyue called out sweetly, feeling content, but the presence of Gu Chen put a damper on her mood, wishing in her heart that he would finish eating and leave as soon as he could.

While they were eating, the Vajra Stage elder suddenly said, "Zilin, at this Yao Platform event, there are said to be even more talented participants than the last one. Do you feel confident about securing one of the top three places?"

Before Mo Zilin could respond, Yang Mingyue spoke up with an air of arrogance. "With Senior Brother's skills, who in this world could be his match? Winning first place at the Yao Platform event will be a breeze."

In Yang Mingyue's eyes, the Heavenly Saber Sect was the strongest force in the world, with few sects that could match it, and Mo Zilin was the most formidable young hero in the Jianghu.

After all, she had grown up with Mo Zilin since childhood. With his extraordinary talent and handsome appearance, her heart had long since been set on him, and she had even discussed her intentions with the Sect Leader Yang Ling, planning to get engaged to Mo Zilin before long.

This was something Mo Zilin was well aware of.

And so, in Yang Mingyue's mind, within the same realm of cultivation, Mo Zilin was undoubtedly the strongest.

Hearing Yang Mingyue's words, the Heavenly Saber Sect elder shook his head inwardly, feeling that Yang Mingyue was really missing the larger picture and underestimating the people of the world.

However, he refrained from saying more; after all, Yang Mingyue, who had been pampered all her life, didn't have a high level of martial prowess, and even with the Sect Leader's support, her current cultivation was only at the level of the outer Qi realm. Not being involved in major Jianghu affairs, she only had eyes for Mo Zilin and couldn't see the breadth of the Jianghu.

Mo Zilin, well aware of the affairs of the world, took the conversation seriously and replied, "Although I am somewhat confident, I cannot claim to be completely sure. All I can say is that I will strive to do my best and not let down our Heavenly Saber Sect or my master's reputation."

The Heavenly Saber Sect elder nodded. He spoke as he did to ensure that Mo Zilin didn't underestimate the competitors like Yang Mingyue might. But it seemed Mo Zilin was very much aware of the situation.

Though Mo Zilin was strong, even when a lion hunts a rabbit it must exert full effort. It would be truly regrettable to lose a match due to carelessness.

After all, the Yao Platform Sect's Jade Spirit Ice Liquid was extremely beneficial to martial artists at the Vajra Stage, the very treasure Mo Zilin urgently needed at present.

At that moment, Mo Zilin suddenly said, "I've heard that for this Yao Platform event, the Yao Platform Sect even sent an invitation to Gu Chen of the Da Xia Jing Tian Department. I wonder if he will attend?"

Hearing his own name mentioned, Gu Chen's expression shifted, and he turned his attention towards Mo Zilin and the group.