Chapter 649 349: Unstoppable Slaughter

Zhang Wentian gave a wry smile, shook his head slightly, and said, "Fellow Daoist Chen, I personally suggest that we best not go in."

Chen Xuantong's expression didn't look too good either.

Zhang Wentian sighed. The few of them had known each other for over a thousand years, and they were particularly familiar with Chen Xuantong, the only woman in the human world to reach the Kouxian Sect. They knew that her temperament was always rather impetuous and self-centered, often ready to act without caution. He immediately explained, "Fellow Daoist Chen, we've already come this far, naturally, we don't have any other thoughts and won't lose our nerve. We just need to find a relatively sound method."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yan Qingshan chimed in, saying, "Brother Zhang means that we don't really understand this Martial Emperor, nor can we predict what he thinks. If we rashly go in to find him, we'll be at a disadvantage.

After all, this Array is too large. Entering it would be like walking into his territory. If our talks don't go well and a conflict breaks out, none of us are confident we can handle this Martial Emperor inside that Grand Array. The human world is already on the brink of collapse. We four are considered the last hope; we can't afford any mistakes now. Losing any one of us is not an option!"

Hearing Zhang Wentian and Yan Qingshan speak like this, Chen Xuantong's expression finally improved. After pondering for a moment, she said, "Then what do we do? We can't just wait around forever if that Martial Emperor doesn't come out?"

"This matter needs careful planning." The Sect Leader of the Sword Sect, Ming Zhishou, who hadn't said much, remarked, "No matter what, our trip today has borne great fruit. Firstly, it confirms the emergence of a fifth Great Power in the Kouxian Sect. Secondly, it's a new path—a new hope. This Grand Array, for instance, surpasses our expectations. Perhaps, there's a slim chance of survival."

The four exchanged glances,

They all picked up on the meaning in Ming Zhishou's words.

Gu Zhan's willingness wasn't to be considered. If Gu Zhan agreed to cooperate, that was for the best; if not, the four of them could leverage the centuries-old power of the Four Major Side Sects to force compliance. In the face of human survival, no one could refuse.

"Let's go then," Yan Qingshan nodded, "Let's leave for now and strategize further. There's no rush with this matter."

Immediately, the group turned to leave,

However, at that very moment,

A calm voice resonated:

"You all wish to see me."

The tone was unremarkable, devoid of emotion, yet inexplicably emanated an overwhelming sense of oppression and pressure, though it was a question, it was filled with an unquestionable absolute.

Ming Zhishou and the others stopped, looking towards the source of the voice.

The night enfolded the Capital City, with the eternal lamps in the corners casting a faint yellow glow over the ground. The dim light reflected off the city walls, shimmering in the moat's waters, presenting a beautiful scene.

In the somewhat serene environment, a burly figure walked slowly, his footsteps growing clearer.

In the darkness, Gu Zhan emerged clad in a black Emperor's Robe, walking straight to where Ming Zhishou and the others were.

Ming Zhishou, Yan Qingshan, and the others all wore expressions of surprise,

They hadn't expected Gu Zhan to voluntarily step out of the God-Trapping Array.

Since they judged others by themselves, they figured that if they could control such a God-Trapping Array, they'd also refrain from coming out. After all, the feeling of being watched and coveted was truly uncomfortable, the malevolent feeling of being treated as prey even more chilling.

So, seeing Gu Zhan voluntarily step out of the Grand Array in the Capital City, they were all momentarily shocked and incredulous, left momentarily speechless with the words they had prepared.

"Gu Zhan!"

The first to speak was the only female cultivator present, Chen Xuantong. She scrutinized Gu Zhan for a moment, her expression a mix of wonder and doubt, and said, "Since you came out on your own, that conveniently spares us the trouble. You should know who we are. I won't bother with lengthy introductions. I just ask you this one question now: Are you willing to sacrifice for the eternal prosperity of the human world and all its beings?"

Gu Zhan slightly raised an eyebrow and glanced at Chen Xuantong. She was a woman with an appearance capable of toppling cities. Still, at Gu Zhan's current level, he had long lost interest in superficial appearances. He merely studied her briefly before turning his gaze away, uninterested. Then, he examined the others, and slowly said, "I have observed you all here for some time and have gathered a general understanding of a few things. However, there are still some areas I'm unclear about. Now, I will ask, and you will answer. Do you understand?"

Gu Zhan's dismissive attitude provoked a great deal of displeasure in the hearts of the four. Especially Chen Xuantong, who had already spoken. As the female cultivator with the highest cultivation in the human world, she had always been the center of attention in any setting, yet she was thus scorned by Gu Zhan, prompting her to voice her discontent, "Martial Emperor, you haven't even answered my question. You..."

"Noisy."

Gu Zhan uttered these two words in a calm tone, directly interrupting Chen Xuantong, then casually swung a hand toward her face, as if swatting a mosquito.

This slap was exceedingly simple, akin to a common dispute between ordinary people where one person takes the first swing—just a casual slap, absent of any dramatic might or dazzling magical power.

Yet, Chen Xuantong, one of the highest cultivators at the Nascent Soul Peak of the Kouxian Sect Realm, was filled with terror, for she found herself unable to respond in any way to this slap.

"Slap."

A crisp sound rang out.

Taken utterly off-guard, Ming Zhishou, Yan Qingshan, and Zhang Wentian watched as Gu Zhan's hand connected with Chen Xuantong's face, causing her head to burst like a watermelon in their moment of chaos.

A spray of blood announced her headless body collapsing to the ground.

Gu Zhan shook his hand in distaste, looked towards Yan Qingshan and the others, and asked, "This heaven you speak of, what exactly is it... hmm..."

Before finishing his sentence, Gu Zhan paused and muttered to himself, "Forget it, asking is too troublesome. Better to just perform a Soul Search directly."

In that instant,

Those still reeling from the shock of Gu Zhan effortlessly slaying Chen Xuantong were terrified beyond measure.

Chen Xuantong, their peer, was killed with a mere slap from Gu Zhan, they couldn't even react, let alone evade,

This single slap made it clear to them,

They were in a different league from Gu Zhan.

Though they couldn't comprehend his immense power, they knew they must flee,

Because they knew Soul Searching,

Meant extracting one's soul, an inevitable death.

Immediately, the three fled in three different directions.

Gu Zhan sneered, extending a hand to encompass a swath of the world!