Supreme Sword Exalt

It was only at this moment that the group of barbarians finally reacted. They found it difficult to accept that Tuo Jun was dead. The first war god bore immense glory, with countless titles and accolades weighing upon him. Yet he was slain by someone who had only undergone the Heavenly Tribulation for just two hours.

Compared to them, the border army was overjoyed beyond measure, raising their arms and shouting Gu Han’s name. Their cheers lasted for a long, long time.

The Heaven Burial Valley buried the Great Flame Empire’s eternal pain and shame. With his own hands, Gu Han had avenged them. It was easy to imagine that once the news spread back, the entire army would erupt in jubilation.

Yun Fan’s eyes reddened slightly. “Brother Gu, you’re truly incredible! I-I thank you on behalf of... on behalf of... thank you!”

After a moment of silence, Feng Xi said slowly, with a rare trace of softness in her eyes, “Junior Brother, you’ve worked hard.”

Gu Han smiled. “After slaying him, the barbarians’s morale shouldn’t recover anytime soon. You can also take a good rest for a while.”

Fatty rubbed his chin. “Tsk tsk. So after all that, this guy was actually undergoing the human tribulation? Who gave him the courage? Doesn’t that just kill everyone who tries it?”

He felt a bit grateful. I’m on the same page as that bastard!

The human tribulation had countless variations. Though both had Gu Han as their human tribulation, one was saved by him while the other was butchered.

Yun Fan was a little curious. “Brother Yulin, could Brother Gu’s final sword break your defense?”

Fatty swept a contemptuous glance at him and walked away immediately. “Hmph!”

He felt a bit uneasy. Break my defense? If that sword struck, it wouldn’t just be a matter of breaking my defense!

Just then, Li Xun had already retrieved Tuo Jun’s head. “Vanguard Gu, the usual?”

Gu Han patted his shoulder. “You handle it. I trust you. Same as before. Hang these heads outside the military camp. If any new war god wants to take them, they’re welcome to come find me.”

Opposite him, the three Saint realm barbarians had gloomy expressions, their gazes locked dead onto Gu Han.

All nine war gods from the War God Hall had died at his hands. Setting aside the impact on the battle situation between the two armies, this had already thoroughly shaken the very foundation of the War God Hall.

Exchanging glances, they could no longer hold back, and three Saint might immediately fell upon Gu Han. If this guy isn’t eliminated, he will surely become a great scourge!

However, the War Prince was a step ahead of them. He appeared at Gu Han’s side and swept his sleeve, dispersing all three saints’ might at once.

The War Prince snorted coldly. “I knew you three were up to no good!”

The three wore looks of deep unwillingness.

Gu Han gave a cold laugh. “Who says the barbarians have no brains? Isn’t this quite brainy?”

Suddenly, someone chuckled softly. “That’s where you’re wrong. If they truly had brains, they wouldn’t have attacked you right in front of Yun Zhan. After all, barbarians are ultimately useless. All those years of my training wasted.”

Gu Han jolted with alarm. “Who’s there?!”

The voice seemed to come from extremely far away, yet also sounded right next to his ear. It was ethereal and traceless, impossible to lock onto.

This is bad! Upon hearing this voice, Yun Zhan’s expression changed drastically. A powerful, domineering saintly pressure instantly descended, protecting Gu Han.

A figure in a green robe approached from afar, appearing before everyone as if by teleportation. “Yun Zhan, let go. You cannot protect him.”

With graying temples and a gentle smile, he carried an air of refinement and elegance.

The three Saint realm barbarians quickly bowed. “Hall Master!”

Though they didn’t recognize him, the other barbarians bowed as well. They were filled with confusion. Our hall master isn’t a barbarian?

Upon seeing the man, a fierce hatred erupted in Feng Xi’s eyes. Crimson flames surged from her, transforming her into a magnificent heavenly phoenix. With a clear cry and a flap of its wings, the two streams of crimson flames in its eyes were about to descend.

The man shook his head. “Feng Kid, you have not awakened yet. The divine fire mustn’t be used recklessly.”

He gently waved his large hand, restraining the heavenly phoenix on the spot.

Looking at her resentful gaze, he let out a soft sigh. “Rest assured, I will not break my promise and attack you unless absolutely necessary.”

The man’s arrival was too abrupt. Only at this moment did everyone finally react.

The War Prince stared intently at the man before him. “Head back!”

A cloud of dragon qi continuously rose from him as his eyes filled with caution and dread. Without wasting time, the border army fled one after another. The man’s strength defied their understanding. Though they did not fear death, that didn’t mean they would throw their lives away foolishly.

Li Xun was the first to dart out, clutching the severed head. “Let’s go too!”

A thick layer of sword qi surged around Gu Han as he prepared to leave.

The man showed great appreciation. “Such pure sword qi! Truly extraordinary. I wasn’t wrong about you, little guy. Are you interested in working for me?”

The next moment, he pointed at Gu Han, halting his movement. No matter how Gu Han urged his cultivation, he couldn’t move an inch.

“Vanguard Gu!”

“Brother Gu!”

“Brother!”

Everyone panicked greatly and actually turned back.

Gu Han vaguely understood that this man came for him. “Don’t come over!”

The man’s appreciation grew. “Loyal and righteous. Even more rare, a hundred times better than Yun Lie!”

Suddenly, a cloud dragon over a hundred zhang long coiled out from the War Prince. It wrapped around Gu Han, intending to take him away from here.

The man chuckled softly. Without any visible movement, he took a step and immediately arrived before the War Prince. He imprinted a light, airy palm on the prince’s chest.

In that instant, a wisp of mysterious and unfathomable aura erupted, shattering Yun Zhan’s dragon qi. The cloud dragon enveloping Gu Han also disintegrated along with it. The War Prince flew far backward, his face deathly pale.

The green-robed man turned to Gu Han again, asking unhurriedly, “How about it? The benefits for working for me are greater than you can imagine. It’s far more than what you gain by Yun Tian’s side. Will you consider it?”

Fatty was so anxious his forehead was sweating. “Senior, t-this can be discussed! But this is a major matter. Why not give my brother three to five days to think it over carefully? He’ll definitely give you a satisfactory answer then!”

Gu Han was serious. “He’s right! Five days—no, three days. In three days, I will certainly come to pay my respects and give you an answer.”

Fatty pounded his chest with a loud thud. “If you think that’s not enough! I, from the Central Continent, with nine rings of the Dao Bell, am also willing to come and pay my respects!”

The man couldn’t help but laugh. “Two sly brats. Never mind. Since you’re unwilling, there’s no need to force it. Besides, I already see your nature clearly. Having you pledge allegiance to me is somewhat unrealistic. What a pity, such outstanding talent, rare to find in the entire world.”

As he spoke, he pointed a finger towards Gu Han’s forehead. In that instant, a shadow of death enveloped Gu Han’s heart. The phoenix cry became even more anxious. Everyone instinctively rushed forward, not even considering whether they were a match for the man.

“Fucking bastard, let him go!” Moving faster than them was Fatty. His golden light almost condensed into a solid mass. Utterly reckless, he leaped high and threw his arms around the man. “I will fucking kill you!”

Gu Han’s eyes turned bloodshot. “Fatty, get away! Are you fucking out of your mind?!”

He frantically urged his cultivation using every method, but to no avail.

The man praised greatly, “Impressive. You’re unafraid of life or death, truly deep in loyalty and righteousness. Very well, I shall fulfill your brotherly bond.”

He flicked his finger, condensing a wisp of green flame directed at Fatty.

Gu Han was nearly driven mad. “Don’t you fucking dare!! If you touch him, I swear, I will fucking kill you!”

The man smiled. “No need to rush. You’ll get your turn shortly.”

Suddenly, an incredibly furious dragon roar sounded. In an instant, the clouds covering the entire sky were dyed a light purple hue. The clouds rose and fell like waves of purple flame.

Someone roared with murderous intent, “Yun Ao, how dare you hurt him!”

Yun Ao’s movements stopped as he glanced up at the sky, frowning slightly. “Yun Tian, it seems you truly don’t want to live anymore, urging your cultivation like this.”

The vital qi of the three Saint realm barbarians erupted with a boom. Their forms flickered, and they charged toward the sky.

“Hall Master, don’t panic!”

“We’ll stop him!”

However, they had only just reached halfway when an enormous purple dragon tail descended, breaking through the three men’s vital qi and saintly pressure. They flew backward, coughing up blood.

The next moment, a man clad in a bright yellow robe descended. He was wreathed in purple flames, with murderous intent in his eyes. The dragon-shaped mark on his brow seemed as if it had come to life.

Yun Fan was overjoyed. “Uncle!”

The newcomer was the Flame Emperor!