Cyclebreaker: Rise of the Martial Emperor

Chapter 66 – Gou Jinchuan

For three days, Luo Xiu stayed by Lu Mengyao's side. Her expression grew increasingly haggard, but perhaps because of Luo Xiu's presence, she gradually calmed her sorrowful heart.

"I want to bury my father on the mountain outside the city."

Once her emotions settled, Lu Mengyao shared her thoughts. "When I was very young, my father often took me to that mountain to play and taught me martial arts."

Recalling the past moments with her father, Lu Mengyao's eyes reddened again, tears welling up.

"I'll go with you," Luo Xiu said.

Lu Feichen was already dead, and Luo Xiu no longer harbored any hatred or prejudice against him.

Lu Feichen's body had been placed in a coffin, which Lu Mengyao stored in her storage ring.

Although the struggle for the sect master position had passed for more than half a month, as soon as Luo Xiu and Lu Mengyao left the Hunter Guild, he sensed they were being watched.

Lu Mengyao was still somewhat downcast and didn't notice anything. In Luo Xiu's perception, six people were following not far behind, one of whom was a young man in embroidered finery, an expert at the Innate Martial Master level!

Luo Xiu didn't alert Lu Mengyao. Although there was an Innate Martial Master among them, through sensing life energy, he could tell this person's cultivation wasn't as formidable as Zhang Lüliang's, likely only at the second layer of the Innate Realm.

After reaching the fifth layer of the Qi Sea Realm, Luo Xiu's strength had increased significantly. The Life and Death Extremes True Qi condensed by the Heaven's Life and Death Cycle in his dantian had become liquid, like a lake.

He wasn't afraid of someone at the second layer of the Innate Realm. With his various techniques, he should be able to contend.

"They didn't use the teleportation formation of the Hunter Guild to leave Yunlong Prefecture Capital. Heaven is truly helping me!"

The young man in embroidered finery stared coldly at Lu Mengyao's back, speaking in a deep tone.

"Young master, should we inform the Outer and Inner Sects to send more experts?" a Qi Sea ninth-layer martial artist beside him whispered.

"Just two Qi Sea martial artists, I can handle them easily. Are you doubting my strength?" the young man in embroidered finery said coldly.

"I wouldn't dare. The young master is at the Innate Martial Master level; taking down two Qi Sea martial artists is a piece of cake," the Qi Sea ninth-layer martial artist replied, trembling.

"Keep an eye on them. Without Lu Feichen as her backing, Lu Mengyao is destined to be my plaything. Once I'm done with her, I'll let you all have a turn," the young man in embroidered finery said with a sinister smile.

Hearing this, the eyes of the men following him lit up. In the past, Lu Mengyao was the Proud Daughter of Heaven in the Free Spirit Sect, unmatched in beauty among the female disciples. To have a chance with such a woman, even at the cost of ten years of life, would be worth it!

Unknowingly, Luo Xiu and Lu Mengyao had already left Yunlong Prefecture Capital.

Not far outside the city, there was a small green mountain, lush with flowers and grass, offering a beautiful view.

At the foot of the mountain, there was a grove of green bamboo, beside which a river flowed swiftly and clearly.

Finding a secluded spot, Lu Mengyao took her father's coffin out of her storage ring, intending to bury it there.

"A coffin? It seems Lu Feichen is dead."

A mocking laugh suddenly came, accompanied by the sound of footsteps. The young man in embroidered finery, with five followers, approached.

Luo Xiu had already noticed them, so he wasn't surprised. Lu Mengyao looked over at the sound, and her face changed color when she saw the young man in embroidered finery leading them.

"Gou Jinchuan, it's you? What are you doing here? Are you following me?"

Hearing Lu Mengyao's panicked words, Luo Xiu realized that this young man in embroidered finery was the one Lu Feichen intended for her to marry, Gou Jinchuan.

Gou Jinchuan was the grandson of Inner Sect Elder Gou Hongyi and an Inner Sect disciple himself, so it was no surprise he had the cultivation of an Innate Martial Master.

Besides Gou Jinchuan, the five young men with him were all at the ninth layer of the Qi Sea Realm, likely Outer Sect disciples of the Free Spirit Sect.

In the Free Spirit Sect, many Outer Sect disciples would choose to attach themselves to Inner Sect disciples. The weak relied on the strong, and with Gou Jinchuan's impressive background, it was natural for Outer Sect disciples to follow him.

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"Hehe, Mengyao, I'm your fiancé. You should be happy to see me," Gou Jinchuan said, stroking his chin with a smile.

"I have nothing to do with you. Stop spouting nonsense! You know exactly what kind of person you are, and how many female disciples you've ruined in both the Outer and Inner Sects," Lu Mengyao said angrily.

"Mengyao, you shouldn't say that. It's all consensual. Those women are lucky to share a bed with me.

Moreover, Uncle Lu intended to marry you to me. It's only because of unforeseen events that we didn't wed. Now that Uncle Lu's body isn't even cold, do you want to be an unfilial child?"

As he spoke, Gou Jinchuan looked around, stroking his chin with a smile. "This place is beautiful, but burying a dead person here is a bit unlucky. Since no one is around, I think it's a great spot for some fun."

Then, Gou Jinchuan pointed at Luo Xiu. "This kid must be Luo Xiu. I heard you like him. I wonder how it feels to be taken by me in front of the one you like?"

After speaking, Gou Jinchuan laughed heartily, seemingly amused by his own idea.

"Gou Jinchuan, you pervert!" Lu Mengyao trembled with anger.

"Hehe, you're right. I'm a pervert, so what? You act so high and mighty, but now that Lu Feichen is dead, you're just a plaything for me. I can do whatever I want with you!"

Gou Jinchuan licked his lips, pointing at Luo Xiu, and ordered his men, "Cripple this kid for me, but don't kill him yet. I want him to watch as I play with this little wench!"

"Yes!"

The five Qi Sea ninth-layer martial artists immediately surrounded Luo Xiu, their eyes filled with fiery madness. One of them sneered, "Once the young master is done, it'll be our turn, right?"

At this, the other four laughed heartily, clearly having done such things before.

Luo Xiu remained silent throughout, his eyes cold as ice, looking at the approaching young men as if they were already dead.

Meanwhile, Gou Jinchuan stepped toward Lu Mengyao. "Mengyao, I advise you not to resist. Even if you kill yourself, I can still play with your corpse. If you don't want to die, you'd better behave."

"You... Gou Jinchuan, you'll die a horrible death!" Lu Mengyao trembled with rage. Her father's body wasn't even cold, and now she faced humiliation?

She knew well that Gou Jinchuan was an Innate Martial Master, with five Qi Sea ninth-layer martial artists as accomplices. She couldn't resist and would only drag Luo Xiu down with her.

"Are you going to undress yourself, or should I tear your clothes off? If you behave, you'll just be played with by a few of us. If you don't, I'll strip you naked and throw you onto the streets of Yunlong Prefecture Capital. Even if you die, I bet many men would still be interested in you."

Gou Jinchuan was a pure pervert, enjoying forcing women to obey. Those who didn't listen to him met tragic ends.

"Ah!..."

Suddenly, several screams came from the side, accompanied by the splatter of blood.

Gou Jinchuan frowned, thinking his men had killed Luo Xiu. But when he looked up, he saw Luo Xiu standing there unharmed, while his men lay in pools of blood.

"A bunch of trash, worse than beasts!" Luo Xiu held a blood-stained sword, having shown no mercy.

Not only that, but his movements didn't pause. The Shadow Sword hummed, leaving a phantom in place as he charged at Gou Jinchuan with a killing blow.

Gou Jinchuan's face changed. He hadn't expected Luo Xiu to kill five Qi Sea ninth-layer martial artists so easily.

"You don't know your place. I'm at the Innate Realm!"

Gou Jinchuan roared, water-blue Innate True Qi surging around him like rippling waves.

In martial arts, reaching the Innate Realm allowed one to cultivate Elemental Power. True Qi infused with Elemental Power was known as Innate True Qi.

Gou Jinchuan cultivated Water Attribute True Qi. As he struck, his True Qi surged like waves, clashing with the sword light Luo Xiu slashed at him.

The Shadow Sword collided with the Water Attribute Innate True Qi, and Luo Xiu immediately felt a strong resistance against his Battle Sword. At the same time, hidden forces transmitted through the Shadow Sword, nearly knocking the Battle Sword from his hand.

This was the power of Innate True Qi infused with Elemental Power, far stronger than the True Qi of a Qi Sea martial artist.

Luo Xiu quickly changed his move, thrusting the Flash Sword like a beam of light, aiming for Gou Jinchuan's forehead.

This strike was merciless. A Qi Sea ninth-layer martial artist wouldn't have time to dodge and would be pierced through, dying instantly.

But Gou Jinchuan, as an Innate Martial Master, reacted much faster than a Qi Sea ninth-layer martial artist. At the critical moment, he dodged, the Shadow Sword grazing his temple.

Though he avoided the vital point, the sharp wind from the sword left a bloody mark on his face.

"You little beast, I'll kill you!"

Gou Jinchuan, enraged, drew a war knife from his storage ring, unleashing a wave of water-blue blade light toward Luo Xiu.

Luo Xiu's figure flickered, leaving seven phantoms, causing Gou Jinchuan's attacks to miss entirely.

Gou Jinchuan's face changed again. He had thought that with his Innate cultivation, he could easily kill a mere Qi Sea martial artist. But Luo Xiu's movement technique was so formidable that his attacks couldn't hit, rendering them futile.

At that moment, Luo Xiu's figure appeared like a ghost before him, the Shadow Sword swinging, executing the second move of the Aurora Sword Art, the Life-Reaping Sword!

A life-reaping strike, swift as lightning, appeared at Gou Jinchuan's throat in an instant, the skin sensing the piercing sharpness.

Gou Jinchuan felt the threat of death. As an Innate Martial Master, his instincts made him quickly lean back, Luo Xiu's Battle Sword slicing through the air, missing its mark.

Having missed twice, Luo Xiu realized that Innate Martial Masters weren't so easy to deal with. While he could easily kill Qi Sea ninth-layer martial artists, taking down an Innate Martial Master required more effort.

Gou Jinchuan was also shaken. He couldn't fathom how a Qi Sea martial artist could be so formidable. If not for his quick reflexes, he would have been a ghost under Luo Xiu's sword.

Realizing this, he no longer had any thoughts of playing with women. He immediately used his movement technique to escape.

He believed that if he reached the vicinity of Yunlong Prefecture Capital, he could summon Innate experts from the Free Spirit Sect to kill this kid. Then, Lu Mengyao would still be within his grasp.

Luo Xiu naturally wouldn't let him escape. His body left a trail of phantoms as he pursued, the Mastery Realm Ten-Directional Phantom far surpassing Gou Jinchuan's speed.

Dark death energy rose like flames on the sword as Luo Xiu slashed at Gou Jinchuan's back.

"Elemental Power?" Gou Jinchuan was shocked. From Luo Xiu's Battle Sword, he sensed the aura of flame.

But Luo Xiu's flame was more bizarre, pitch-black as ink, exuding an aura of death and despair.

Gou Jinchuan couldn't understand how a Qi Sea martial artist could cultivate Elemental Power. He hurriedly swung his war knife to block. Had he known Luo Xiu was so powerful, he wouldn't have pursued alone but would have sought help from experts in the Free Spirit Sect.

"Clang!"

The knife and sword clashed. Although Gou Jinchuan blocked Luo Xiu's strike, the splattering black flames clung to him, burning his flesh and even his soul, an agony beyond ordinary endurance.

Gou Jinchuan screamed in pain, and at that moment, the Shadow Sword swiftly descended, slicing off his head, silencing his cries.