"Have you ever heard the saying, 'It's easy to find three armies, but hard to find a general'?" Gu Yifeng said calmly. "To be called a general, one must at least have a brave and diligent heart, willing to sacrifice everything, and remain steadfast in the face of any difficulties."
"What are you trying to say?" the burly man asked, frowning.
Gu Yifeng smiled broadly and slowly said, "I'm just telling you that if you want to become a great hero, you must cast aside all distractions and focus on your cultivation."
As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Yifeng took a step forward, and in an instant, the wind and clouds surged. A powerful soul pressure suddenly erupted in the sky, enveloping the vast space. Endless thunderous intent raged across the sky, and Gu Yifeng's figure gradually became more majestic, as if he had transformed into an ancient emperor.
At this moment, his entire demeanor underwent a dramatic change, as if he had become a different person, ethereal and otherworldly, untouched by the mundane world, like a banished immortal.
"Buzz!" With a flick of his finger, a streak of starlight shot out, streaking across the void at a speed as fast as a shooting star. Before the man could react, a sharp sword mark left a wound on his neck.
The burly man trembled, his face filled with horror. He didn't even have time to resist before he was severely injured.
"I...lost?" The burly man stared at Gu Yifeng in disbelief. This ending was too unbelievable. He never thought he would lose, and lose so thoroughly.
He was defeated in a single move, without even daring to resist.
Gu Yifeng ignored the burly man and looked at the illusion mirror on the high platform. At this moment, the scene in the illusion had changed from a desolate landscape to a majestic city.
This city is located in the central region of the desolate mountains. Its walls soar into the clouds, seemingly reaching the heavens. Above the city gate stands a plaque with two characters carved in a flamboyant style: "Heavenly Decree".
"Tianyu City." A dazzling light flashed in Gu Yifeng's eyes. The reason he chose this place was because he was drawn to the name Tianyu City. The meaning was obvious without him having to say it.
He chose Tianyu City to verify his suspicions.
"Let's go." Gu Yifeng turned around and strode forward.
Just then, Gu Yifeng's pupils suddenly contracted, and he saw a figure in black appear there. It was none other than the woman who had fought against him earlier.
"I remember her. She's a disciple of the Heavenly Mandate Academy, named Chu Yanran," Gu Yifeng thought to himself. This woman was at the peak of the sixth level of the Yuan King realm, slightly stronger than the person from before, but still not worth his attention.
"You are very strong." Chu Yanran looked at Gu Yifeng and said, her tone filled with undisguised admiration. She had never seen a person at the second level of the Yuanhuang realm who could unleash such terrifying combat power, completely surpassing others of the same realm.
"Thank you for the compliment," Gu Yifeng replied.
Chu Yanran's beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, then a look of doubt appeared on her face as she asked, "You came to Tianyu City, it wouldn't be because..."
"Yes." Gu Yifeng readily admitted, "I came to Tianyu City to look for something."
Chu Yanran's beautiful eyes froze on that spot. Just as she had expected, he had indeed come to Tianyu City.
"In that case, I hope you can find what you're looking for smoothly," Chu Yanran said softly, her tone quite gentle, clearly not a cold-hearted person.
"Thank you for your kind words," Gu Yifeng said, clasping his hands in greeting. He then continued walking forward, seemingly preparing to leave Tianyu City.
Watching Gu Yifeng's departing figure, Chu Yanran stared blankly into space, murmuring, "What a strange person."
Although she was not familiar with Gu Yifeng, she felt that he had a unique charm that made people want to get closer to him.
Of course, this feeling only lasted for a brief moment before Chu Yanran looked away and stopped thinking about other things.
"Young Master Qin, wait for me." At this moment, a clear and melodious voice came. Chu Yanran turned her head and saw Bai Renhan catching up with Gu Yifeng's figure, casting an apologetic look at her.
Chu Yanran's heart skipped a beat. She knew that Bai Renhan was reminding her because he was afraid that she would make things difficult for Gu Yifeng.
A sense of loss inexplicably arose in her heart. As she watched the departing figure, a handsome and gentle face suddenly appeared in her mind, her heart raced, and her breathing became rapid.
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Several days later, Gu Yifeng and Bai Renhan finally arrived at Tianyu City.
The two stood in the center of a vast, boundless plain, surrounded by mountains. A faint mist lingered among the mountains, exuding a mysterious and tranquil atmosphere, giving people a sense of peace and tranquility.
"Is this the City of Heavenly Mandate?" Bai Renhan looked up at the sky and murmured to himself.
Gu Yifeng's gaze swept around, a hint of amazement in his eyes. This Tianyu City was much as he had expected, and it was indeed a very suitable place for training.
"I'll go scout ahead and meet you here tonight," Bai Renhan said, before dashing off into the nearby forest, while Gu Yifeng stood waiting.
Gu Yifeng glanced in the direction Bai Renhan had left, then released a wisp of spiritual consciousness. Instantly, boundless soul fluctuations swept out, covering the vast and boundless Tianyu City, carefully searching every corner for the location of the Tianyu Academy ruins.
Half an incense stick later, Gu Yifeng suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with an incomparably dazzling golden light, as bright as two suns, making the space much brighter. A look of joy appeared on his face. Sure enough, he was here!
His gaze suddenly shifted, and he saw a towering mountain rising from the ground in the center of Tianyu City not far away. The mountain was entirely black, as if the power of a demon god was contained within it, making the mountain look even more ferocious, like a sleeping demon god, exuding a domineering and wild aura of majesty.
Around the mountain, countless figures sat cross-legged, their hands placed in front of their chests, their bodies shrouded in dense demonic energy, all cultivating with their eyes closed.
Gu Yifeng's eyes gleamed with a strange light. It seemed that the people of Tianyu City were all demonic cultivators.
"Tianyu City is a demon city. It is said that countless powerful figures have been born in this demon city. The most famous one was a demon saint, hence the name Tianyu." A voice drifted into Gu Yifeng's ears. It was Fen Lao's voice.
"The Demon Saint?" Gu Yifeng was shocked. The Demon Saint was a powerful figure of his generation. It was truly awe-inspiring that such a person had fallen in this Demon City.
“Let’s go,” Gu Yifeng said, then headed straight for the mountaintop, with Bai Renhan following beside him.
"What is that?" Gu Yifeng suddenly looked up at the sky. At the foot of the mountain, there was a vast complex of buildings, the scale of which was no less than that of the imperial city. At this moment, a noisy commotion came from the complex, and many soldiers in armor walked out of the buildings.
"It's so lively," Gu Yifeng said with a smile.
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