Chapter 56: Identity Exposed

This was the furious blaze of a seventh-level spirit practitioner. Sensing this formidable aura, Gu Feng furrowed his brows. The resurrection process took too long, and at this moment, Gu Feng had no desire to confront the seventh-level practitioner. So he changed his mind about collecting debts and instead asked Liang Zi to lead the way to the Town Lord’s Residence.

In Senyuan Town, only the Town Lord’s Residence possessed the strength to suppress all contenders.

Thus, Gu Feng and his four companions headed toward the residence. The nearby onlookers, though aware of the truth, dared not stir up trouble. Regardless of which side prevailed, none were people they could afford to offend.

The seventh-level spirit practitioner carried his nephew’s soul token, which told him that the nephew had died, and through it, he had tracked down Gu Feng.

Watching Gu Feng’s group head toward the Town Lord’s Residence, a cold laugh flickered in his heart. Seeking protection from the Town Lord’s Residence? Dream on.

Though the residence wasn’t far, the five hurried travelers soon saw the three grand characters marking its entrance.

But the seventh-level practitioner’s speed was unmatched. Before the group could approach, he descended from the sky, blocking their path.

Glaring at the five, he roared, “You killed my nephew, and still hope to live? You must all die!”

Gu Xueyuan, who now regarded himself as Gu Feng’s younger brother, stepped forward to stand before the group, facing the practitioner with bold defiance. He sneered, “The Wang family of Jiangcheng—a third-rate clan. I, Gu Xueyuan, would like to see just how you plan to kill me.”

Gu Xueyuan straightened his chest, exuding a powerful presence. Hidden experts from the Gu family watched and nodded in secret approval.

Upon hearing this, the seventh-level practitioner’s brows knitted tightly. The Gu family of Dicheng, though a second-rate power there, was not someone the Wang family of Jiangcheng could afford to offend.

To put it plainly, Dicheng ranked higher than Jiangcheng. Even Dicheng’s second-tier forces equaled Jiangcheng’s City Lord’s Residence in strength. Before the Gu family, what could the Wang family amount to?

The seventh-level practitioner understood well: this time, many young elites from various factions had come to Senyuan Town for the dragon vein’s essence. No matter their individual strength, none could be casually offended.

He took a deep breath and said in a low voice, “You may be from the Gu family, but surely not all of them are.”

Gu Xueyuan laughed, pointing at Gu Feng. “This is my elder brother. He is also of the Gu family, but not from the northern Gu family. He hails from the eastern Gu family. This is my sister, likewise from the eastern branch. As for him, he’s that bastard from the Gu family—you know who he is.”

“What?” The seventh-level practitioner was utterly stunned.

The Eastern Wilderness was the most developed region in the entire Great Wilderness, second only to the still-untamed Western Wilderness. Even the Southern Wilderness paled in comparison. As for the Northern Wilderness where they stood, it was the most backward place in the whole expanse.

He realized that, apart from the unintroduced Liang Zi, he could not afford to offend any of these people.

Especially Gu Feng and Gu Yan. To his eyes, they looked like ordinary folk, but anyone from the Eastern Wilderness could not possibly be ordinary. Would the Gu or Gu family’s youths follow a commoner?

The seventh-level practitioner drew a deep breath and complained, “Even if your identities are unusual, does that excuse you from killing my nephew?”

Gu Feng retorted with disdain, “He brought it on himself.”

“You…” The practitioner pointed at Gu Feng, but was left speechless.

In truth, when Gu Xueyuan loudly declared Gu Feng’s origin from the East, even the hidden observers—including those from the Town Lord’s Residence—were astounded.

To journey from the Eastern Wilderness to the North meant passing through the Valley of Death, forbidden in the North; all who entered perished, their soul tokens shattered. To have come through from the East could not be simple.

Feeling the situation had settled, Gu Feng took Gu Yan’s hand and walked toward the residence.

As he passed the practitioner, the path was blocked, but Gu Feng spoke softly, “Step aside.”

His tone was casual, yet confident.

The seventh-level practitioner trembled, his murderous intent toward Gu Feng swelling to the point of explosion. Yet, he dared not act, and could only step aside.

“Ding! Target Wang Xiong’s hostility toward you has reached 98 points. Death opportunity about to be activated.”

Gu Feng halted, stunned for a moment, then delighted.

Upon closer inspection, he realized that after breaking through to Spirit Practitioner, more functions of his system had unlocked. He could now directly view the death value; a hundred points meant a death opportunity, which could not be stacked.

Seeing Gu Feng confront the practitioner so boldly, both Gu Xueyuan and Gu Dongliu broke into cold sweats. The opponent was a seventh-level spirit practitioner; should he act now, Gu Feng would surely perish.

Even if they sensed Gu Feng was extraordinary, they did not believe a sixteen-year-old could defeat someone of that level.

The practitioner made way, and Gu Feng, holding Gu Yan, walked past with calm poise.

Gu Xueyuan and Gu Dongliu hurried after him.

The practitioner remained, trembling with rage, yet powerless.

Just then, a figure descended from above, laughing heartily at the practitioner. “Wang Xiong, how does it feel? Are you furious? Doesn’t it sting?”

Wang Xiong looked at the newcomer and sneered, “Yes, I am furious. But tell me, Wu Shanhuai, would you dare intervene if it were you?”

…

Thanks to Gu Yan, Gu Feng and his companions smoothly entered the Town Lord’s Residence.

At that moment, Town Lord Zhu Genghua finally came out to greet them.

In truth, Zhu Genghua had arrived long ago, keen to see how Gu Feng would handle the seventh-level practitioner.

He had not expected to learn such an astonishing secret—that Gu Feng was from the Eastern Wilderness.

With a gentle smile, Zhu Genghua said, “Young hero Gu Feng, you vanished after yesterday’s explosion, and I was terribly worried. Now that you’ve returned, I am relieved. But I wonder, where did you go?”

Gu Feng saw through Zhu Genghua’s intentions and answered casually, “I encountered danger yesterday. My clan’s experts rescued me, then gave me a stern lesson. They sent me out to gain experience, told me not to cause trouble and to remember that there’s always someone stronger.”

Zhu Genghua was reassured, and thought to himself that anyone who could spirit Gu Feng away without a trace must be at least a fifth-level spirit master.

A fifth-level spirit master was beyond Zhu Genghua’s wildest dreams. In Thousand Peaks Domain, a single first-level spirit master had dominated for decades.

He then asked, “May I ask, young hero Gu Feng, what business brings you to the Town Lord’s Residence today?”

Gu Feng had originally come to ask for money, but reconsidered, then replied, “The bandits of Thousand Peaks Domain still haven’t been eradicated, have they? I’ve come to discuss wiping them out. I hope there will be no bandits left in Thousand Peaks Domain. What do you think?”

Zhu Genghua’s brows knitted. Although the domain’s strongest had died, it would not be easy to destroy the bandits—unless…

He looked at Gu Feng and asked, “Is it possible your clan’s experts will intervene?”

Gu Feng frowned, “My family told me they won’t concern themselves with my life or death anymore. Out here, I must rely on myself.”

Just then, a residence guard hurried toward Zhu Genghua carrying a document.

Upon seeing Gu Feng, the guard trembled in fear.

Using his system, Gu Feng checked the document and realized it was a detailed dossier on himself. He was about to be exposed!