NOVPUBBut similarly,
Gu Yang was also aware of one thing.
That was his father’s immense disdain for the presence of Magicians.
Influenced by what he constantly heard and saw, Gu Yang had developed a dislike for the Magicians of the world.
However,
from a broader perspective, taking a step back and accepting the Red Flame Sect was more beneficial than detrimental for Gu Family Manor.
But if considered from a personal emotional standpoint, Gu Yang certainly did not want to associate with the corrupted.
Yet the issue was,
great achievers do not fuss over trifles.
To gain something, often something else must be sacrificed.
Therefore,
Gu Yang was somewhat indecisive.
But now that Gu Qingfeng had sent a message, Gu Yang no longer needed to be so conflicted.
Immediately,
Gu Yang called for Gu Yi and others.
"Presenting ourselves before the manor master!"
"Father’s orders, annihilate the Red Flame Sect!"
Gu Yang handed the letter with the word "kill" written on it to Gu Yi, and although the Blade Intent had dissipated much, there was still some residue.
Even the residual Blade Intent was enough to make a Master Martial Artist feel wary.
"Does the manor master plan to flatten the Red Flame Sect with a large army or just let the Hidden Guards handle it?"
Gu Yi asked.
Gu Yang said indifferently, "If only the Hidden Guards take action, is there assurance of annihilating the Red Flame Sect?"
"Currently, the Hidden Guards have three Innate Grandmasters and ten Refining Organ Perfection warriors; exterminating a Red Flame Sect should not be a problem," Gu Yi stated without hesitation.
"Good, since you are confident, then lead the Hidden Guards and extinguish the Red Flame Sect. Although the Red Flame Sect needs to be destroyed, the Evil Spirits within cannot be ignored.
Remember to bring the items used to seal the Evil Spirits," Gu Yang instructed, and then he directed Gu Yi to lead the powerful Hidden Guards to the Red Flame Sect.
At the same time,
Gu Yang also needed to block the news of the Red Flame Sect’s annihilation, and even if it could not be kept secret, to delay as much as possible, then sweep through all sides with thunderous methods.
Only by doing so could he seize the entire Guangyang Prefecture with the least cost before other sects and families could react.
Otherwise,
once the news of the Red Flame Sect’s destruction spread, those families and sects would likely resist desperately.
"Alas, I still have too few powerful warriors at my disposal; if there were enough Innate Grandmasters, there would be no need for such trouble, and all the families and sects in Guangyang Prefecture could be suppressed at once.
Furthermore, if my father were willing to take action, it would also save a lot of trouble..."
This thought only flashed through Gu Yang’s mind momentarily.
Being a Great Grandmaster himself, his father naturally would not act rashly.
Moreover,
the existence of Gu Qingfeng was more of a deterrent.
"However, with Pei Jing’s death, Tianyang Sword Sect will not let this go easily, hearing that Tianyang Sword Sect possesses top Transformation Realm experts, equivalent to Great Grandmaster level.
If that Sect Master of Tianyang decided to act, it would indeed be troublesome!" Gu Yang pondered internally.
Yet, matters of this level were not something he could intervene in at the moment.
Since Gu Qingfeng dared to kill Pei Jing and sever ties with Tianyang Sword Sect, it implied a confidence in victory. 𝓃𝓸𝓋𝓅𝓾𝒷.𝒸ℴ𝓂
Having been by Gu Qingfeng’s side for so many years, Gu Yang knew well that his father never acted without certainty.
Even when facing a formidable opponent, Gu Yang had an inexplicable confidence in Gu Qingfeng.
Such confidence
was his capital in not fearing the Tianyang Sword Sect.
Subsequently,
Gu Yang looked at the sand table before him, already directly pinpointing the next target.
—
On another front.
Inside the Red Flame Sect.
Now, corpses were scattered everywhere.
The once-dignified Red Sun Sect Master was now disheveled with blood-stained clothes, looking utterly wretched.
"I, the Red Flame Sect, have already surrendered, so why does Gu Family Manor go back on its word!"
Ouyang Lie was shocked and furious as he stared at Gu Yi, his heart filled with disbelief and rage.
The Red Flame Sect had already bowed down, yet Gu Family Manor still pursued the complete eradication — a turn of events Ouyang Lie had never anticipated.
In fact.
Ouyang Lie couldn’t comprehend why Gu Family Manor would move against the Red Flame Sect.
If one were to mention past grievances, Gu Family Manor hadn’t really suffered any losses; it was only the Red Flame Sect’s strong who were lost.
Moreover.
Great endeavors do not get mired in minor details.
Petty and insignificant contradictions should not escalate to a life-or-death struggle, which was impossible in this case.
Exactly because of this.
Ouyang Lie was utterly mystified to this day.
Gu Yi remained silent; in his view, the dead needn’t understand too much.
Furthermore.
He had come to exterminate the Red Flame Sect following orders from Gu Yang.
Therefore.
Gu Yi’s task was to kill every single person of the Red Flame Sect, leaving no survivors.
To resolve the Red Flame Sect issue, Gu Yi had directly led thirty Hidden Guards here.
Considering the lowest among the Hidden Guards possessed the Marrow Cleansing Realm’s Perfection, thirty Hidden Guards represented a formidable force.
Not to mention.
Among the thirty Hidden Guards, five notoriously held the Refining Organ’s Perfection level.
Such a force was enough to drive the Red Flame Sect to despair.
Under Ouyang Lie’s gaze, one after another Red Flame Sect’s strong were executed, and many of the sect elders were overpowered by the Hidden Guards — the familiar faces from the past had significantly lessened.
At that moment.
Ouyang Lie, distracted, was slashed by Gu Yi, breaking through his Protective Gang Qi and leaving a ghastly wound.
Blood spurted copiously.
Driving Ouyang Lie to frenzy.
"You want to annihilate my Red Flame Sect, but even in death, I will make you accompany me!"
At this moment.
Ouyang Lie held nothing back.
He summoned all his powers, and a terrifying, eerie aura surged like a tide; looking at Ouyang Lie then, his eyes glowed a ghostly green, as if an Evil Spirit had descended.
For a Magician, fighting with all one’s might might result in the awakening of the inner Evil Spirit, rendering it uncontrollable forever.
Under normal circumstances, Ouyang Lie would naturally not do this.
But now.
With life and death imminent.
Ouyang Lie could not care less.
The only thought in his mind was that even if he died, the Hidden Guards must pay a price.
"Evil Spirit!"
Gu Yi’s expression remained unchanged, only his body’s True Qi roared like a torrent, his vigorous vitality converging True Qi into the long blade, elevating the Seven Killings Blade Skills to an unprecedented level.
Boom!
Thunderous booms!
Blade Qi dominated all directions.
Even with Ouyang Lie fighting with all his might, he was no match for Gu Yi.
In less than a moment, with a flash of the blade light, Ouyang Lie’s head was seen severing from his body, flying through the air with a frozen grimace.
The next moment.
The headless corpse heavily collapsed onto the ground.
Following.
An even more terrifying and chilling aura burst forth.
With Ouyang Lie’s fall, the Evil Spirit harbored within his body finally awakened fully.
