Stronger by Killing

Chapter 192 - 191: Killing the Lu Family Grand Elder

In the ruined, battered courtyard, a sudden silence fell.

"Master..."

"You bastard, I’ll kill you!"

"..."

Several disciples of the Lingxi Sword Sect burst into hysterical curses, especially those direct disciples of Ding Jianxiao—faces twisted with rage, swords in hand, ready to fight to the death.

Gu Zhan glanced over,

reached out, and a dozen flying sabers shot out from the wreckage, instantly turning into streaks of light, cutting down the disciples,

the flying sabers lashed out with lightning speed, effortlessly slicing through deadly throats, and bodies crashed to the ground. At once, a dense net of saber lights ruthlessly harvested living lives,

some tried to escape, only to be pierced through the back; some rushed forward in desperation, but before they could reach Gu Zhan, they were cut down by the sabers; some begged for mercy, but there was no chance to survive in the saber net spun by the blades.

Amid dying screams halted abruptly,

the courtyard was covered with corpses, blood pooling and flowing,

This scene in the eyes of the twenty-plus Lu Family members was like witnessing the apocalypse. Fear gripped them; even the Lu Family Grand Elder, a Great Cultivator, felt his heart skip uncontrollably, regrets stirring inside.

They realized—this muddy water was not theirs to wade into!

Everyone in the courtyard wore a different expression,

Gu Mo stood in black robes, his face indifferent, as if nothing could move him, while Gu Shanyun secretly clicked his tongue,

The name of Gu Zhan as the God of Slaughter was well known in the Pingyang Martial World, but hearsay was nothing compared to this moment. Only after witnessing this in person could one grasp why so many people called him a butcher.

And standing beside Gu Shanyun, Gu Rou’s reaction was unique—a girl of fifteen or sixteen, staring at this blood-drenched scene, not only unafraid but rather excited, itching to give it a try herself,

when she saw him walking over, bare-chested, her eyes lit up like gold.

Gu Zhan, with traces of blood on his face, saber in hand, strode toward the Lu Family.

In that instant,

the Lu Family members couldn’t help but take a few steps back, causing a ripple of panic.

The Lu Family Grand Elder’s hand was still bleeding, hair in disarray. Seeing Gu Zhan approach, he took a deep breath, clasped his fists, and said, "Lord Gu, this matter here has ended, and it has nothing to do with my Lu Family any longer. I’ll take my leave!"

With that,

the Lu Family Grand Elder motioned for his disciples to prepare to leave.

But in that instant, Gu Zhan abruptly swung his saber at the Lu Family Grand Elder.

The Lu Family Grand Elder was shocked, quickly sweeping his arms up; a palm seal appeared, surging True Essence erupting to block the incoming Horizontal Saber.

"Boom."

A blast of terrifying energy swept out, overturning columns and bricks in the rubble.

The Lu Family Grand Elder bent his arms, using powerful True Essence to bear the saber’s weight, retreating two steps, leaving deep footprints in the stone. Blood burst from his mouth as he violently shoved the saber back, sending the Horizontal Saber flying through the air.

The Horizontal Saber spun and landed back in Gu Zhan’s hand.

The Lu Family Grand Elder wiped blood from his lips, his voice low. "Lord Gu, what is the meaning of this?"

Gu Zhan casually swept back his messy hair, answering flatly, "Come and go as you wish? Lu Family really thinks highly of itself."

"Lord Gu," the Lu Family Grand Elder said, voice heavy, "My Lu Family did not collude with Mang Mountain Thieves. I was invited by the Lingxi Sword Sect as a witness—now the matter is concluded, naturally, we should leave."

"You all can leave, but your lives stay here." Gu Zhan’s tone was calm.

The Lu Family faces changed instantly; the Grand Elder said coldly, "Lord Gu, what do you mean by that? We didn’t collude with Mang Mountain Thieves."

Gu Zhan replied indifferently, "You were about to strike at me. Forgot already?"

The Grand Elder said, "This is a misunderstanding, Lord Gu. I was only trying to break up the fight. My Lu Family was only here as witness—we have no feud or grudge with you. How could we attack you?"

He paused, then said, "Lord Gu, the matter with the Lingxi Sword Sect is not done yet. Whether they colluded with Mang Mountain Thieves is still unclear—you have no solid evidence. But you killed the Sect Leader, the Supreme Elder, and so many senior disciples. The Pingyang Martial World will not be easy to answer to."

Gu Zhan narrowed his eyes. "So what?"

The Lu Family Grand Elder sneered, "Killing Lingxi Sword Sect members may have some grounds—they were indeed connected to Mang Mountain Thieves—but Lu Family is different. We are clean and innocent. Lord Gu, you’d better think twice!"

"But you tried to strike me just now."

"I was only breaking up the fight, Lord Gu, don’t slander me with baseless words. That’s framing us." Blood still leaked from the Grand Elder’s mouth. "Lord Gu, you haven’t even explained the Lingxi Sword Sect matter. Do you really want to confront my Lu Family as well?"

At this moment,

Gu Shanyun sidled up to Gu Zhan, whispering, "Gu Zhan, don’t be reckless. Killing the Lingxi Sword Sect can still be justified by their ties to Mang Mountain Thieves. But if you kill the Lu Family, you’ll truly have no reason.

You know, every sect in Pingyang Martial World is watching the Embroidered Uniform Guard, waiting for you to slip up so they can move against you. It’s not just you who can issue joint statements—the major forces can do that, too. If you kill the Lu Family Grand Elder now, the Pingyang factions will seize the chance to strike. They haven’t moved on the Embroidered Uniform Guard yet because they’re waiting for an opportunity. Don’t hand it to them."

The Lu Family Grand Elder snorted, cupped his hands. "Lord Gu, if there’s nothing more, I won’t stay. As for Lingxi Sword Sect, I hope you’ll give the Pingyang Martial World a satisfactory explanation. Farewell!"

With that, the Lu Family turned to leave.

Yet at that moment, Gu Zhan suddenly spoke, "Did I say you could leave?"

The Lu Family Grand Elder turned back, staring at Gu Zhan. "Lord Gu, do you really want a fight to the death with Lu Family? To challenge the entire Pingyang Martial World?"

Gu Zhan let out a soft laugh, speaking slowly: "Oh? I haven’t thought about any of that. It’s just that now I’m rested, you can all go and die."

The Lu Family Grand Elder’s face changed, his tone grim. "Lord Gu, do you really mean to cut yourself off from the Pingyang Martial World? If you do this, you make an enemy of us all..."

In that heartbeat, Gu Zhan struck—Horizontal Saber erupted in murderous intent, boundless Saber Qi roaring forth, cleaving the Lu Family Grand Elder in two.

Blood splattered,

Gu Zhan waved his hand dismissively, saying, "What the hell, why do people keep thinking I don’t dare kill them?"