Ancient people's view on Jiang Chen had changed tremendously. First of all, even before Jiang Chen took out those treasures, they didn't hate Jiang Chen. After all, although Jiang Chen was a troublemaker, he didn't do anything harmful to the Ancient people. He even helped the elders of the Ancient people advance to the next level and brought Wu Ningzhu to the Divine Continent.
Jiang Chen's performance just now was indeed amazing. Plus, the situation of the eight major families in Saint Origin World wouldn't last much longer. Ancient people wanted to see the emergence of a peerless genius to disrupt the situation.
Moreover, to the other elders, they didn't care who Wu Ningzhu was going to marry. What they cared about was the future of the Ancient people. A young man like Jiang Chen had left a good impression on them.
After Shi Han's head was placed on the table, the atmosphere in the hall became somewhat depressing. Everyone could feel the change in Gu Xuantian's emotions. No matter how tenacious a supreme expert was, he was still a human. He couldn't remain calm in the face of the death of his son.
* Bang! *
No one saw any movement from Gu Xuantian, but an invisible wave of Qi suddenly overflowed from his body. Shi Han's head and the stone spear shattered with a loud bang, turning into powder and completely disappeared from the hall, as if they were never there.
"Jiang Chen, I owe you a favor, but I can't agree to your marriage proposal."
Gu Xuantian sat back on his seat and said.
"Patriarch."
Wu Ningzhu's expression changed.
Gu Xuantian raised his hand and said, "Ning 'er, you don't need to say anything else. I have already decided to betroth you to Gu Liufeng. Liufeng is the number one genius of the Ancient people. He is the focus of our Ancient people. Moreover, don't forget about your mother. As long as you marry Liufeng, your mother will be free."
"I don't want to marry Gu Liufeng. I've been engaged to Jiang Chen for a long time. If it wasn't for your interference, we would be officially husband and wife now."
Wu Ningzhu refuted. Of course, she had to refute. Although Gu Liufeng was the number one genius of the Ancient people, in Wu Ningzhu's heart, Gu Liufeng and Jiang Chen could not be compared at all, no matter which aspect.
"Ning 'er, my words carry enormous weight, so how can I go back on my word? Not to mention, could it be that you're not thinking about your mother? Why did you come here from the Southern Continent? Isn't it so that your mother can regain her freedom? You have to marry one of the Ancient people to erase the mistakes your mother has made in the past. If you insist on marrying Jiang Chen, your mother will still be imprisoned. "
Gu Xuantian said. As the Patriarch of the Southern Continent, although it wasn't the official day of the Clan Gathering, he couldn't simply change his words. Otherwise, where would his prestige be? If he were to marry Wu Ningzhu to Jiang Chen now, how would Gu Liufeng feel? Jiang Chen was an outsider after all.
"Haha, Gu Xuantian, your words are simply bullsh * t. Ridiculous."
Jiang Chen suddenly burst into laughter and called out Gu Xuantian's name. He was completely unscrupulous and did not leave any face for Gu Xuantian.
Hiss ~
Gu Mu, who was trembling at the side, gasped in shock after hearing Jiang Chen's words. He staggered and almost fell to the ground. What he feared the most had happened. He was most worried about Jiang Chen's violent temper. Once he gets angry, he wouldn't care about the occasion or who the other party was. Now, what he was worried about had happened. This was the Inner Palace of the Ancient people, an incomparably sacred and honorable place. No one had ever dared to behave atrociously here, nor had anyone dared to disrespect the Patriarch.
Just a moment ago, the atmosphere was so harmonious. Why did it suddenly change?
"Presumptuous."
The Great Sage Elder who was seated at the side bellowed and released a powerful aura. It was true that they admired Jiang Chen, but if Jiang Chen were to behave atrociously here, they wouldn't be polite.
Wu Ningzhu's face was filled with anxiety. She grabbed onto Jiang Chen's arm tightly, fearing that Jiang Chen would do something out of line.
"Why don't you tell me why my words are so ridiculous? Why are they bullsh * t?"
Gu Xuantian squinted his eyes and looked at Jiang Chen. It was impossible for him not to be angry when he was being disrespected by a junior.
"Then, I'll tell you. You said that I brought Shi Han's head and Natal Weapon. You owe me a favor. You don't have to return this favor. You just have to let me ask you a few questions."
Jiang Chen was calm and composed, completely ignoring the anger of the Great Sage Elders.
"Ask."
Gu Xuantian said. He wanted to hear what Jiang Chen wanted to ask. Ancient people's matters were not something that an outsider could interfere with.
"Let me ask you, what did Goulan do wrong? Why did you trap her for so many years? "
Jiang Chen asked.
"As the Saintess of the Ancient people, Goulan secretly went to the Southern Continent and married a lowly person like Wu Tianyang. Isn't this a grave mistake? Where is the face of the Ancient people? "
Gu Xuantian said indifferently.
Hearing Gu Xuantian call her father a lowly person, Wu Ningzhu's face showed a hint of anger. In her heart, Wu Tianyang's position was unshakable.
"Hmph! Gu Xuantian, do you think you have the face to say such words from the mouth of the Patriarch? In my opinion, you are a typical example of shamelessness. "
Jiang Chen shouted.
"Brat, you're courting death."
A Great Saint was infuriated. He was about to attack Jiang Chen, but was stopped by Gu Xuantian.
"Jiang Chen, you better give me a good reason. You're the first person to say that I'm shameless. Even if I owe you a favor, it's enough for me to take your life because of what you just said."
Gu Xuantian's tone turned cold.
Gu Mu who was standing at the side was already scared silly. He was thinking that Ancestor Jiang Chen should be more mindful.
"I, Jiang Chen, a Seventh Grade Minor Saint, could easily kill Shi Han. Even if the Ancient people's First Grade Great Saint were to attack me, I would still kill him without hesitation. Such talent, such ability. Let me ask you, is there anyone among the Ancient people who could kill a Great Saint while being only a Seventh Grade Minor Saint? If you think that I'm bragging, you can find a First Grade Great Saint and have a try. "
Jiang Chen said loudly.
For a moment, everyone, including Gu Xuantian, fell into silence. Jiang Chen was right. Putting aside the Ancient people, even the Greatest Saint in the entire Saint Origin World couldn't kill a Great Saint when he was only a Seventh Grade Minor Saint.
But what did this have to do with Gu Xuantian's shamelessness? What did it have to do with Goulan?
"Since you Ancient people couldn't do it, can I say that I, Jiang Chen, am higher than you Ancient people and that you Ancient people are inferior? However, I, Jiang Chen, came here today to propose marriage with great sincerity. I came here with the identity of a junior. I will address you as patriarch. If Sister Ning and I get married, I will also address you as uncle. I will never have the slightest feeling of being superior to the Gu Family. In my heart, everyone is equal. There is absolutely no distinction between nobility and inferiority. The Gu Family is a human, Wu Tianyang is also a human, he has his own personality and dignity. "
Jiang Chen didn't conceal his voice at all. He didn't care about the expressions of everyone present and continued, "Do you know why Goulan married Wu Tianyang and gave birth to a child for Wu Tianyang? Because Goulan was seriously injured at that time and was on the verge of death. It was Wu Tianyang who saved her life. In other words, the inferior person that you are referring to is Goulan's savior and your sister's savior. You, Gu Xuantian, are able to become the Patriarch because you are a person who values relationships and righteousness. Only you know your feelings for your sister. So, what qualifications do you have to say that your sister's savior is an inferior person?"
This time, Gu Xuantian was stunned. Surprisingly, he didn't get angry because he suddenly felt that Jiang Chen's words made a lot of sense. He and Goulan grew up together. The brotherly love between them was something that others couldn't understand. All these years, he had always thought that Goulan was wrong and imprisoned his sister for so many years according to the clan rules. However, in his heart, Goulan was a sore point.
"Moreover, what did Goulan do wrong? In my opinion, Goulan is the one who truly values friendship and righteousness. She doesn't care about trifles and married Wu Tianyang with the identity of the Ancient people's Saintess. It's not only because Wu Tianyang is Goulan's savior, but also because Goulan and Wu Tianyang already have feelings for each other, very deep feelings. As far as I know, your wife, Gu Xuantian, seems to also be from a poor family, right? Since you can marry a poor woman, why can't Goulan marry Wu Tianyang? Let me ask you, what did Goulan do wrong? "
Jiang Chen looked around. He was not only asking Gu Xuantian, but also asking all the people present. For a moment, everyone fell silent. They had always thought that Goulan should bear the punishment she deserved since she had violated the clan rules. However, they never really thought about what on earth Goulan had done wrong.
Wu Ningzhu, who was standing aside, had already burst into tears. These were the words she had buried in her heart for many years. Today, Jiang Chen said them out loud. She felt wronged for her father, Wu Tianyang, and for her mother, Goulan. The two loved each other, but they were forcibly separated for so many years. Wu Ningzhu knew very well how Wu Tianyang had spent so many years. This was also the reason why she insisted on coming to the Divine Land.
"Gu Xuantian, I said that you are shameless, but I'm definitely not slandering you. If Wu Tianyang hadn't saved Goulan, you would have lost a sister. Have you ever thought about what would have happened to you if Goulan had died at that time? I'm afraid it would have been a lifetime of pain for you, just like Shi Han had killed your son. "
Jiang Chen's words were like pearls. Gu Xuantian had never really thought about these questions. He just took it for granted that Goulan was wrong.
"Gu Xuantian, let me ask you again. For so many years, you have been imprisoning Goulan and your own sister. Every time you go to the prison and see your sister's increasingly thin face, have you ever felt guilty? Have you?"
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