Chapter 324: 324. Chapter 324: Overestimating One's Capabilities!

324. Chapter 324: Overestimating One's Capabilities!

The scorching sun hung high in the sky, casting its intense rays down upon the mountain ranges of the Ancient Realm, and a scorched aura permeated the air.

Following Gu Fei's earth-shattering strike, the entire mountain peak collapsed with a boom, and countless fragments of rock splattered everywhere like meteorites.

Amidst the swirling dust and smoke, a figure shot up from the depths of the ground in a wretched state; it was Gu Yang, who had been hiding for quite some time.

Gu Yang's wrinkled old face was filled with terror, and a fearful light flickered in his eyes. His once-neat robes were now tattered and torn, and he hovered in mid-air, covered in dust and looking utterly miserable.

This was hardly surprising! A strike of such power had nearly reduced the entire area to ruins. In this situation, even if Gu Yang were highly skilled in the art of concealment, he had nowhere to hide! "Young Clan Leader, spare my life!"

Upon seeing Gu Fei, Gu Yang immediately knelt in the void, kowtowing and begging incessantly.

His withered hands gripped Gu Fei's robes tightly, as if a drowning man clutching at the final straw.

"Thud! Thud! Thud!"

The sound of Gu Yang's forehead striking the ground echoed through the valley, sounding exceptionally harsh. His hunched frame trembled violently, as if it might fall apart at any moment.

However, Gu Yang actually had a rough idea in his heart by now; having touched Gu Fei's family, there was absolutely no way he could survive.

And he had even touched Gu Fei's children!

Looking at Gu Fei's reaction, the pressure that seeped into Gu Yang's very bones, and the fact that he hadn't said a single word, Gu Yang was already in complete despair. Just then, a crisp and pleasant voice suddenly rang out: "Gu Yang, why did you lay a hand on Brother Gu Fei's two children? What is your motive?"

Xun Er was seen arriving at the scene leading a squad of the Black Annihilation Army, flames of anger flickering in her beautiful eyes.

At this moment, Xun Er's exquisite face was filled with confusion; she clearly could not understand why Gu Yang would do such a thing.

This was not surprising, as Xun Er did not yet know the true identity of the Gu Yang before her. The Black Annihilation Army surrounded Gu Yang, their black armor gleaming with a cold light under the sun.

They held long spears, eyeing Gu Yang like tigers watching their prey, ready to strike at any moment.

"Miss Xun Er, please, I beg you to plead for me; this matter is a misunderstanding!"

Seeing Xun Er, Gu Yang acted as if he had grasped a life-saving straw.

Hearing these words, Xun Er could not help but hesitate.

A trace of hesitation flashed through her bright eyes, and she bit her lower lip lightly, falling into deep thought.

After all, in her impression, Gu Yang had always been a loyal Elder of the clan.

For so many years, Gu Yang had guarded the Ancestral Hall with all his heart and had never made a single mistake. How could such a respected elder do such a thing for no reason? The surrounding Gu Clan Elders also began to whisper to one another. Their gazes swept back and forth between Gu Yang and Gu Fei, their eyes filled with doubt.

"He is not Gu Yang!"

Just as everyone was hesitating, Gu Fei's cold, sharp voice suddenly rang out. "This person is a spy sent by the Soul Clan."

Gu Fei's gaze was like a torch, staring straight at the kneeling Gu Yang, his tone icy.

Once these words were spoken, the entire valley fell into a deathly silence. Everyone widened their eyes, looking at Gu Yang in disbelief.

"What?"

Xun Er exclaimed, her beautiful face filled with shock. The surrounding members of the Gu Clan also gasped, their eyes filled with incredulity.

If what Gu Fei said was true, did that not mean that for all these years, all the secrets of the Gu Clan had been passed to the Soul Clan without reservation? This thought made everyone feel a lingering fear, and cold sweat instantly soaked their backs.

Facing the questioning gazes of the crowd, Gu Yang's hunched body suddenly straightened.

Gu Yang slowly raised his head, a strange smile curling at the corners of his mouth. "Heh heh, Gu Fei, you are indeed no ordinary person; you even managed to see through my identity!" Gu Yang's voice became cold and hoarse, like a completely different person.

Through the gaps in the white hair hanging before his face, a pair of eyes glowing with chilling malice were revealed.

That gaze was filled with sinister intent and murderous aura, completely different from the kindness Xun Er had been familiar with.

That's right!

Since he had been discovered, there was no need to keep acting!

"Gu Yang's soul was forcibly fused with mine by Lord Nihility a hundred years ago. These years, I have lived in seclusion, not daring to show my face before Gu Yuan and Gu Lie."

Gu Yang said slowly, his voice carrying a hint of triumph. A ferocious smile appeared on his withered face, as if he had finally cast off his mask of disguise.

"I could have continued to hide, and even successfully completed the final mission assigned by the clan, but unfortunately, I failed!"

Before Gu Yang's voice had even faded, the surrounding air suddenly became heavy. A heart-palpitating aura erupted from within his body, as if it could detonate at any moment.

"He really is from the Soul Clan!"

Xun Er shouted in anger, and in the next moment, she even wanted to rush over and finish Gu Yang off.

The surrounding Gu Clan members also glared at Gu Yang.

All the clansmen clenched their fists, wishing they could tear this spy who had been hidden for years into ten thousand pieces.

However, at this very moment, the Dou Qi energy within Gu Yang's body suddenly became extremely manic. Countless strands of black energy flowed across his skin like snakes, emitting heart-palpitating fluctuations.

"If I die, being able to take Gu Yuan's daughter with me makes it worth it!"

Gu Yang laughed wildly, a look of madness flashing in his eyes. His withered body began to swell violently, as if it would explode at any second.

As a Five-Star Dou Sheng powerhouse, Gu Yang's self-detonation was enough to destroy everything within a radius of dozens of miles. Even a Six-Star Dou Sheng would not dare to take the full force of such a self-detonation.

Seeing that Gu Yang was about to detonate himself, the faces of Xun Er and the others instantly turned deathly pale.

Clearly, if this massive energy were to erupt, the clansmen present, including Xun Er, would not be able to withstand it! However, at this critical juncture, Gu Fei's calm voice suddenly rang out: "Overestimating one's capabilities!"

Gu Fei was seen lifting his hand slightly, and a massive spatial rift appeared out of thin air in front of Gu Yang. That rift was like a giant mouth, emitting a heart-palpitating devouring force.

"Boom!"

Accompanied by a muffled sound, the terrifying energy produced by Gu Yang's self-detonation was instantly swallowed up by the spatial rift. The entire process was smooth and fluid, without the slightest obstruction.

When the dust and smoke dissipated, everyone finally saw the scene before them. Gu Fei was still standing in the same spot, his expression composed, as if the earth-shattering scene from just a moment ago had been nothing more than children's play.

At this moment, everyone looked at Gu Fei in shock.

They seemed to have finally realized just how powerful this young Young Clan Leader had become.

With the cultivation of an Eight-Star Dou Saint, he had resolved a disaster with a casual wave of his hand. Such methods already possessed the bearing of Gu Yuan.

For a time, the entire Ancient Realm was shaken. Countless young people looked up at Gu Fei's back, their eyes filled with worship and awe.

This rebellion within the clan was finally quelled by Gu Fei's thunderous methods.

And the strength Gu Fei had displayed also left the entire Gu Clan feeling invigorated. (End of chapter)