Chapter 290

When Gu Chen first met the white ape, it was just an intelligent Innate Stage demonic beast in the Forbidden Forest.

Since then, the man and the ape had been relying on each other for survival. They had overcome many difficulties together, and the white ape's talent had become more and more extraordinary.

Gu Chen gradually realized that the little guy's bloodline was not simple. It probably had a powerful background.

It was just that the little fellow had grown up in the Forbidden Forest since it was a child. Gu Chen had asked about its past, but it himself was muddle-headed and knew nothing about it.

He knew about the Demon King's order not to touch the white ape. Today, the Demon King had led a group of demonic beasts to protect him. It was obvious that it was because of the white ape.

If the Demon King treated the white ape differently just because they were both demonic beasts, it would not make sense.

Therefore, Gu Chen boldly guessed that the Demon King might know the white ape's background!

Sun Jinming was not surprised by Gu Chen's question. He only shook his head.

"It's complicated. I can tell you that even I can't give you an accurate answer.

"All you need to know is that this little guy is special. Since it has chosen to stay by your side, you must treat it well.

"If one day you really want to know more, go to the Southern Mountains."

Sun Jinming's words were as good as not saying anything. Gu Chen pondered for a while and nodded without asking any further.

No matter what, he had already treated the white ape as his family. The reason why he asked was to find out if the white ape still had a family member.

Gu Chen left the Demon King's residence. Just as he walked out of the forest, he saw a young man standing in front of him with a sword in his arms. The young man had a wooden expression, as if he had been waiting for a long time.

"Looks like I can avoid the battle with the Demon King, but not Brother Qi."

Gu Chen flashed a carefree smile.

"Make your move!"

Qi Zeyan unsheathed his sword. His eyes were filled with a strong desire to fight.

Earlier, when Gu Chen defeated six Beast Kings, he wanted to join the battle. However, there were too many people, and he was afraid that he would get in the way.

"Alright, to thank Brother Qi, I will do my best."

Gu Chen's expression turned serious. He did not reject Qi Zeyan's request.

Qi Zeyan had been a great help to him when he broke through to the King Realm, and he admired Qi Zeyan's character.

Facing such a persistent swordsman, Gu Chen had no reason to avoid the battle, and he would not allow himself to go easy on him. That would be an insult to a swordsman!

With a flip of his hand, the Whale Beheading Blade appeared in his grasp.

Previously, this black saber, which weighed over ten million kilograms, felt very stiff in his hand. But now, it was much easier to wield.

With this breakthrough in cultivation, his physical body was reborn once more. With Gu Chen's Unburning Golden Body, his arm now weighed 90 million kilograms.

Ninety million kilograms of physical strength could be said to be shocking. Combined with the Whale Splitting Saber, its destructive power was immeasurable.

One held a sword, the other a saber.

The wind blew, and the two figures crossed each other!

After a while, Gu Chen strode away, leaving Qi Zeyan lying on the ground with his limbs facing the sky. His hands were trembling from exerting too much strength, and his sword was already broken.

"Too strong …"

Qi Zeyan murmured. In fact, he already knew the result of this battle. But with his personality, no matter how strong his opponent was, he would still give it a try.

He closed his eyes, not discouraged. Although this battle was a crushing defeat, there were some unexpected gains.

"What a terrifying guy. If I don't work hard, he might surpass me next time."

Gu Chen sighed on the way out. Although he had won, Qi Zeyan's pure pursuit of swordsmanship had deeply touched him, and he regarded him as a respectable opponent.

At the entrance of True Martial Academy, the Green Qilin Killing God sat on its qilin, waiting for Gu Chen for a long time.

"Let's go back to the Heavenly Palace!"

As soon as Gu Chen arrived, the majestic qilin roared at the sky, raised its four hooves, and rose into the sky.

Amidst the holy beast's roar, Gu Chen and the Green Qilin Killing God left. Inside True Martial Academy, many teachers and students saw this scene.

"That scourge is finally gone."

Mu Ziyu looked at Gu Chen's back and murmured. For some reason, she felt a sense of loss in her heart.

Ye Qingshuang stared at the sky for a long time. When Gu Chen's back completely disappeared, she turned around and left.

"Regardless of whether you are him or not, I, Ye Qingshuang, will never lose to you …"

She knew that what awaited her next was an even harsher cultivation. Only by doing so would she not be left behind by that person.

…

In the sky, the Green Qilin Killing God and Gu Chen flew side by side, chatting.

"Senior, you should tell me the benefits of the Feast of Philosophers now, right? You seem to be very supportive of me participating in the Grand Sacrificial Ceremony of the Central Plains' royal family," Gu Chen asked.

"The Grand Sacrificial Ceremony of the Central Plains' royal family is only held once every five years. At that time, there will be a Hundred Officials Banquet and a Feast of Philosophers. Only a very small number of young talents are qualified for the Feast of Philosophers.

"There's nothing special about the Feast of Philosophers. It's just a banquet. However, those who are qualified will have the opportunity to enter the secret ground of 65,555 Dragons with the descendants of the royal family during the Grand Sacrificial Ceremony."

The Green Qilin Killing God explained.

"65,555 Dragons Secret Ground? What's that? A secret zone? "Gu Chen asked curiously.

"Strictly speaking, it's not a secret zone. It's a place that's half-real and half-illusory. Have you heard of the Kunlun Mirror? "

Gu Chen nodded. "I've read about it in books. The Kunlun Mirror is the treasure of the Central Plains' royal family. It's said that the founding emperor brought it out of the notorious Kunlun Ruins."

"That's right. Looks like you didn't waste your time in True Martial Academy these past two months."

The Green Qilin Killing God nodded. "The 65,555 Dragons Secret Ground is a strange world in the Kunlun Mirror. For example, you were pulled into the mysterious world by the Time Stone, right? The 65,555 Dragons Secret Ground is similar to that place. Anyone who enters will obtain great benefits. "

Gu Chen came to a realization. In that case, the emperor's reward was too generous!

"Senior, the Kunlun Mirror is the royal family's treasure. The 65,555 Dragons Secret Ground is very important to the royal family, right? Why did they give me, an assassin from the Celestial Court, such a generous reward? "

This was a little strange. Even if he deserved the emperor's reward, there was no need for the royal family to pay such a huge price, right?

Moreover, in his opinion, the emperor's reward was a pleasant surprise.

"Heh, I've always heard that the Crown Prince of the Central Plains' royal family is gentle and modest. He's not good at scheming. However, judging from how he gave you the imperial reward this time, he's not as easy to deal with as the rumors say."

The Green Qilin Killing God smiled.

"Chen Gu, do you know why I asked you to accept this generous reward?"

"Isn't it because this reward is precious and it would be a pity to miss it?"

Gu Chen pondered.

"That's one of the reasons, but the main reason is that the old Heavenly Emperor asked me to do this!"

"The Heavenly Emperor's idea?"

Gu Chen's eyes turned cold.

"The Heavenly Emperor didn't meet you just because you've just become a Daoist. He probably has something more important to tell you. Be mentally prepared."

The Green Qilin Killing God reminded him. As they spoke, the two of them had already entered the Qingzhou branch of the Celestial Court.