Those who reacted quickly shouted, "It's the 'Shu Jian Lu'! Whoever gets it becomes the new Immortal Emperor!"
"!!"
"It's mine!"
"Mine!"
"The 'Shu Jian Lu' is mine, no one touch it!"
"Chase!" Numerous great powers, along with their retinues, rushed out. The scene quickly cleared, leaving only Gu Zhenyang and Gu Luoqi.
Gu Zhenyang didn't fall behind but was blocked by Gu Luoqi. "I considered you father-in-law, but you used Shishi's trust to scheme against me. I won't let you succeed."
Gu Zhenyang let out a stern shout, "Scram!"
Gu Luoqi remained composed, "With me here, you won't take a single step forward."
Gu Zhenyang summoned a world-shattering saber and cleaved Gu Luoqi into two halves with a single strike!
"Father!"
The newcomer was none other than Gu Luoqi's biological son, Gu Baiya.
Gu Zhenyang sneered, "Good, it's perfect to kill both of them!"
"Buzz!"
"Pfft!"
Gu Zhenyang swung his saber again. Gu Baiya, who was at the second level of the Divine Luo realm, couldn't evade in time and was instantly killed with one blow. A generation's Immortal Emperor and a prodigy, both met their demise here.
Gu Shishi rushed out and witnessed this scene. Looking at her father, Gu Zhenyang, holding a bloody saber with fresh blood slowly dripping from its back.
Gu Shishi was stunned for a moment, then her expression drastically changed. "Father, you actually used your daughter's lifelong happiness as an exchange for a book? And you killed an Immortal Emperor and his child? Are you even human?"
Gu Zhenyang snorted coldly, "What's the big deal? The 'Shu Jian Lu' rightfully belongs to me! Your birth, everything you have, was arranged by your father. Even your life was given by me. What's wrong with that? Do you want to rebel?"
Gu Shishi shook her head tearfully, "Daughter wouldn't dare. Daughter just feels sorrow..."
Gu Zhenyang: "Hmph, shut up. Until that brat is caught, you're not allowed to go anywhere. Guards!"
"Your subordinate is here!"
Gu Zhenyang commanded, "Confine the young lady. No one is allowed near her without my permission! Do whatever it takes to retrieve the 'Shu Jian Lu' immediately!"
"Understood!"
Gu Shishi was dragged away by the subordinates, protesting, "Father! You can't treat your daughter like this!..."
Gu Zhenyang's mind was no longer on this. He had already vanished from the spot, heading to pursue Ming Zhi Tian.
The Star Empress blocked the path of some of the great powers, her gaze fixed on them. "He is my friend. You are not allowed to pursue him!"
Dong Li Chang said, "I only want the 'Shu Jian Lu'. I don't care about anyone else. As long as he willingly hands over the 'Shu Jian Lu', I won't harm him."
An Tian Mu sneered, completely disregarding the Star Empress. "With the 'Shu Jian Lu' in his hands, his death is inevitable. Even if you are an Empress, you can't protect him. Get out of the way!"
The Star Empress said, "So, there's no room for negotiation?"
Chui Xu Dong advised, "Empress, I suggest you be sensible. Do you want to incur the wrath of the masses?"
The Star Empress summoned her divine whip and lashed out! "Slap!" It was an instant slap to the face!
Chui Xu Dong, who was captivated by her beauty, was caught completely off guard and instantly enraged! "Everyone, attack together! Capture her, and enjoy her!"
Emperor Piaoyan glanced at the scene and then continued to chase Ming Zhi Tian. Compared to the Star Empress, the 'Shu Jian Lu' was far more important. He could deal with her later.
The hidden guard Xia Wei surged through, striking An Tian Mu on the back with a palm, causing him to spew a mouthful of blood.
He looked behind him in disbelief, "You! Attacked sneakily?!"
Xia Wei shielded the Star Empress. "Against despicable scoundrels like you, there's no need for righteous means."
"Kill!" The crowd surged forward, outnumbering them, determined to capture the two beauties.