Chapter 276: Five Clans Astonished

Hiss, where did these Gu family people come from? Each one is fiercer than the last!

I think their aura is just that of newly entered Martial Masters, yet they can easily take on three in a row!

I'm afraid ordinary early-stage Martial Masters are no longer a match for them.

Countless spectators watched the scene on the Martial Arts Platform, unable to help but chatter.

And the most outstanding, naturally, were Gu Lin and his companions.

Among the Five Great Families, there are certainly those who can suppress Gu Lin and his companions.

However, those top talents of the younger generation don't want to show up on stage so quickly.

Moreover, those top individuals have already reached the Great Martial Master realm at a young age.

Fighting against Gu Lin and his companions is simply bullying the weak with strength.

Even if they win, it's not an honorable victory.

After Gu Lin and his companions each defeated five or six opponents, they jumped down from the Martial Arts Platform.

They're not like Gu Han, a useless waste; they practically have inexhaustible stamina.

Although they can swiftly defeat enemies who are also early-stage Martial Masters, the consumption is not small at all!

Meanwhile, some mid-stage Martial Masters of the Five Great Families, just wanting to go up on stage to defeat these Gu family members, also sought to earn honor for their clan.

Upon seeing Gu Lin and his companions jump down from the Martial Arts Platform, they immediately turned livid with anger.

But they couldn't possibly rush up and prevent Gu Lin and his companions from leaving the stage.

If they did that, their family's reputation would be ruined before the fight even began!

"You've had enough fun; now it's my turn to go on stage!"

Gu Qianyue gave Gu Lin and his companions a faint smile, then jumped onto the Martial Arts Platform.

Seeing this, the members of the Five Great Families all showed great delight,

"Someone else is going up! I must seize the initiative!"

One mid-stage Martial Master seized the opportunity, immediately jumped onto the Martial Arts Platform, and stood opposite Gu Qianyue.

Feeling the mid-stage Martial Master aura emanating from the opponent, Gu Qianyue raised his eyebrows,

"You're too weak; send someone else."

Before he could speak, Gu Qianyue's mockery made him instantly fly into a rage,

"We're all Martial Masters; who do you look down on? Today I will definitely challenge you!"

Seeing this person so stubborn, Gu Qianyue could only sigh helplessly,

"If that's the case, then I'll grant you your wish."

After saying that, he gave the referee a glance.

At the referee's command, the Wang family's mid-stage Martial Master roared, swinging his heavy hammer as he charged at Gu Qianyue.

The heavy hammer in his hand was forged from hundred-pattern black crystal iron, larger than his own physique.

If that hammer lands, even a late-stage Martial Master would suffer greatly!

Gu Qianyue thought to himself, "No wonder this fellow has the guts to challenge him."

But his strength is not merely that of a late-stage Martial Master!

Moreover, most importantly, Gu Qianyue also excels in strength!

Only seeing Gu Qianyue extend his hand, a heavy sword as large as a door panel appeared in his grasp.

Gu Qianyue gave a light shout, and the heavy sword came down hard upon the opponent's massive hammer.

Without using any martial technique, it was a plain, unadorned smash!

For martial artists who favor strength, judging superiority by strength is the simplest and most preferred method!

Seeing Gu Qianyue's heavy sword whistling toward him, the man not only showed no fear, but his eyes lit up,

"Just in time!"

Boom!

A heavy impact sound rang out on the Martial Arts Platform.

The Martial Arts Platform where Gu Qianyue stood instantly drowned out the noise of all other platforms!

And amidst the heavy impact sound, the spectators nearest the Martial Arts Platform felt a strong gust of wind blast toward them.

"These two's strength is absolutely top-notch among Martial Masters!"

Everyone in the crowd made the same judgment in their hearts.

Immediately afterward, a figure flew straight off the Martial Arts Platform.

His arms went limp, and he spat out a mouthful of blood!

The physician beside him saw the situation, his expression slightly changing, rushed forward to rescue the injured person, and used healing martial arts to treat his wounds.

Meanwhile, the person who had been preparing to rush forward to challenge Gu Qianyue but was a step slow, upon seeing this, let out a sudden sigh of relief.

Fortunately they didn't rush ahead of him, or else the one now lying in the physician's arms would likely have been them!

However, everyone noticed that the injured person's eyes showed little dejection; instead, they were bright and full of spirit.

"I lost today, but I will definitely win it back next time!"

Lying on the stretcher, before being carried away from the crowd, he shouted these words.

Obviously he did not feel resentful for losing to Gu Qianyue.

His skill was inferior; losing is perfectly normal!

Upon hearing this, Gu Qianyue gave a light smile.

In this era, it's often those who cannot afford to lose.

Those who willingly accept defeat are exceedingly few!

As the injured Wang family juniors were carried away, the other Martial Master mid-stage practitioners all stopped their steps.

Not a single person dared to challenge Gu Qianyue.

Gu Qianyue waited half a day, but seeing no opponent, he headed toward another martial arts platform.

Seeing the direction he went, the onlookers furrowed their brows.

"Someone so young—could he be a Martial Master peak?"

The martial arts platform Gu Qianyue approached was exactly where several Martial Master peak practitioners were.

Because this Six Clans Grand Competition is divided by realm.

Although there are not many younger-generation Martial Master peak practitioners, after adding some slightly older clanspeople,

the Martial Master peak numbers can reach nearly a hundred!

But a face as young as Gu Qianyue's is not often seen.

Gu Qianyue's opponent was a middle-aged man with bulging muscles and a stern visage.

He was likely the guard squad leader of some family.

"Young man, you're not my match; pick someone else."

That middle-aged man's arms were almost as thick as Gu Qianyue's thighs.

He crossed his arms, his tone low.

Even though they are Martial Master peak, those who strive with all their might to become enforcers for great families know all too well how hard-won strength is.

Compared to them, they are far stronger than those youngsters who reach Martial Master peak at a tender age without knowing how precious resources are.

Moreover, he is a shrewd person; seeing that Gu Qianyue could reach Martial Master peak at such a young age, he knew Gu Qianyue was definitely a key cultivator of the Gu Family.

If he won, he'd still have to worry about earning the opponent's grudge.

If he lost, the chance to win a few bouts today and secure some resources for his son's future would be missed.

Whether he won or lost, it wasn't a profitable deal for him.

Gu Qianyue naturally heard that the middle-aged man's tone lacked much contempt; he simply wanted to dissuade him.

"We haven't even clashed yet—victory is still uncertain."

Gu Qianyue said with a light smile,

"Please, do not hesitate to instruct me."

Seeing Gu Qianyue's obstinacy, the middle-aged man could only grit his teeth and nod to the referee.

If he stepped down now, it would be tantamount to admitting defeat.

For his child's sake, even if the Gu Family youth bore him a grudge, he could not give up!

At the referee's command, the two immediately collided on the martial arts platform with full force.

With Gu Qianyue's strength, he momentarily failed to overcome his opponent.

"With your strength, being merely a guard squad leader is a waste of talent."

The middle-aged man is only a Martial Master at this age; perhaps he could barely advance further in the future.

Becoming a Great Martial Master could also qualify him to become an official guard squad captain.

However, clashing at the same realm can reveal some clues.

This middle-aged man's strength is absolutely far superior to that of other guard squad leaders.