It had been a long time since such a young genius had appeared in Gu Palace. Normally, the battle between the two disciples wouldn't attract so much attention from the higher ups, but now, many of them had appeared, just to have a look at Jiang Chen.
At this moment, a powerful pressure suddenly spread out and filled the sky above the Martial Arts Practice Grounds. Under this familiar pressure, everyone stopped talking and a trace of respect appeared on their faces.
A silhouette appeared. It was Gu Firmament. He was floating above the martial arts field. He didn't say a word. Just by standing there, he represented a kind of noble and lofty status. In Gu Palace, no one could shake his position. He was the absolute master.
Of course, Gu Firmament wasn't the only powerful Ninth Grade Great Saint in Gu Palace. There were several Ninth Grade Great Saint elders and some old Super Great Saints who had been hiding to focus on breaking through to the Immortal realm. Some of them were already famous when Jiang Chen swept across the world. These old Super Great Saints wouldn't easily appear unless Gu Palace was in a critical moment of life and death.
"Look, even the palace master has come. This shows how much importance he attaches to Gu Chen. If it was during normal times, the palace master wouldn't have come here in person even if someone was killed."
"That's for sure. Gu Chen had earned a lot of face for the palace master in Law Enforcement Palace. He even won back the position of the palace master. How could the palace master not attach importance to such a peerless genius?"
"It was just a battle between the disciples of Inner Palace and the disciples of Outer Palace. Now that the palace master has come, it has become a big event in Gu Palace. Many elders have come. They really attach importance to it."
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The appearance of Gu Firmament showed the importance of the battle between Jiang Chen and Gu Lian. However, many of them knew that this battle was caused by the conflict between Inner Palace and Outer Palace. If this conflict could be resolved well, it would bring great benefits to Gu Palace.
"Gu Chen, Gu Lian, both of you go to the battle platform."
Gu Firmament said personally.
As soon as Gu Firmament's voice fell, Jiang Chen's figure had already appeared on the fighting ring. Therefore, many people's eyes fell on Gu Lian. They were guessing whether Gu Lian dared to accept the challenge or whether he would directly admit defeat, because it would be shameful if he went up.
However, Gu Lian's expression did not change. He leaped onto the platform and stood opposite of Jiang Chen.
"You have guts."
Jiang Chen said sincerely. Since Gu Lian dared to go on stage, no one would look down on him. If it was someone else, after hearing that Jiang Chen had killed Desolate Yitang, they might not even have the courage to go on stage. However, Gu Lian did not show any fear, and his expression was incomparably natural.
"Gu Chen, I know that I'm no match for you. I might not even be able to withstand a single strike from you, but not being able to fight and not daring to fight are two different things. I, Gu Lian, must come to this battle platform because I want to see how a mere Second Grade Great Saint like you is going to kill Desolate Yitang. I also want to see how strong the number one genius of Gu Palace is."
Gu Lian said in a loud voice.
"Good! Big Brother Gu Lian really has guts. Not being able to fight and not daring to fight are two different things. One shouldn't retreat because of fear."
"That's right. Even if Big Brother Gu Lian loses, it won't be shameful. We won't look down on him, instead, we will respect him."
"That's for sure. If it was me, I'm afraid that I wouldn't even dare to go on stage. I would just admit defeat."
… …..
Many of them praised Gu Lian. The fact that he was able to go on stage in a straightforward manner was already admirable.
"Gu Chen, bring it on! Divine Polo Palm!"
Gu Lian adjusted his Qi to the peak. The Qi of a Fourth Grade Great Saint filled the entire battle platform. He struck out his most powerful combat skill, the Divine Polo Palm. He knew very well that he was no match for Jiang Chen. So, he had to strike out his most powerful attack so that he would have no regrets even if he lost.
* Hong Long … *
A rumbling sound was heard in the void. A huge golden divine palm was conjured by Gu Lian. The gigantic palm blotted out the sky and covered the earth, shrouding everything in it. Many people were shocked. The power of this move was too powerful. If it was an ordinary person, he or she would have been crushed into powder by the terrifying force.
* Pa Pa! *
Rays of golden light emerged from Jiang Chen's fist, producing crackling sounds that sounded like thunder and lightning. His eyes shone with an incomparably bright light. Without any hesitation, he punched toward the Divine Polo Palm. Boom! Boom! Boom!
This was pure physical strength. There was no combat skill involved. A Second Grade Great Saint was using his physical strength to resist a powerful combat skill of a Fourth Grade Great Saint. In such a situation, if the Second Grade Great Saint wasn't an idiot, he must have enough confidence in himself.
Naturally, Jiang Chen wasn't an idiot. Those who treated Jiang Chen as an idiot were fools in the end.
Jiang Chen's punch contained explosive energy. It collided with the Divine Polo Palm. The violent energy raged, turning the sky above the battle platform into a frenzied battlefield.
Under everyone's horrified gaze, the powerful Divine Polo Palm was penetrated by Jiang Chen's fist. Then, it shattered into countless golden fragments and vanished into the void.
* Deng Deng Deng! *
Gu Lian suffered a tremendous counterforce. He took three steps back before he could stabilize his body. These three steps had already pushed him to the edge of the battle platform.
"Incredible. It seems like it wasn't an accident that Gu Chen killed Desolate Yitang."
"That's right. He defeated Big Brother Gu Lian with just a punch. Such combat strength is simply boundless. Did you all see that? Gu Chen only used his physical strength to repel Big Brother Gu Lian? He didn't use any powerful combat skills to injure Big Brother Gu Lian. That was to save Big Brother Gu Lian's face."
"That's right. Big Brother Gu Lian is representing our palace. If he is beaten too badly, our entire palace will lose face. We will feel angry and humiliated. But Gu Chen clearly has great strength, yet he used such a method to save face for Big Brother Gu Lian and our palace. It can be said that he has put in a lot of effort."
… …..
Many of them had seen through Jiang Chen's intention. If Jiang Chen stepped on Gu Lian like what he did three days ago, it would undoubtedly be a humiliation to Gu Palace in front of everyone. Not only would it not alleviate the internal conflict of Gu Palace, it would also have the opposite effect. It would make people feel that Jiang Chen was arrogant and unapproachable, which would arouse resentment in people's hearts.
Gu Firmament and many of the higher ups nodded, praising Jiang Chen even more.
On the battle platform, Gu Lian shook his head helplessly. After exchanging blows with Jiang Chen, he thoroughly understood how powerful Jiang Chen was. It could be said that one of his wishes had been fulfilled.
Gu Lian cupped his fists at Jiang Chen and said, "Gu Chen, you are very powerful. I admit defeat. Thank you for saving face for me and Main Palace."
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