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I had no idea how powerful the Demon Emperors truly were, nor could I even begin to guess. The thought of two Demon Emperors joining forces was beyond my imagination. Remembering the helplessness I felt when facing the Mysterious Ghost King sent chills down my spine. Moreover, Gu Chen was now up against not one but two Demon Emperors, beings far more terrifying than the Ghost King! It was evident that Gu Chen's words had already angered the two Demon Emperors, and the sky around us darkened instantly. The evening glow on the horizon lost its previous brilliance, as black mist surged from the mysterious shadow of the Dark Night Ghost Emperor, enveloping everything around us. The Mu Emperor, possessing Mingyue Grandpa, radiated a chilling aura that made the temperature drop further, causing shivers to run through me.
I felt an urge to rush out and pull Gu Chen back, but two hands grabbed me simultaneously. Turning around, I saw Xiao Juan and Mingyue both holding onto me, their eyes fixed on me as they shook their heads. Xiao Juan's face was grave, her delicate features tinged with fear. Mingyue maintained her usual cold and proud demeanor, but she seemed more serious than ever; it was clear they both anticipated the horrific events about to unfold. Yet their grip on me remained tight.
Taking a deep breath, I slowly calmed myself and nodded at them. Only then did they release their hold in silence. I too dared not speak, my gaze fixed on Gu Chen standing outside, facing the two Demon Emperors alone, a wave of unspoken worry swelling within me. But I felt powerless and refrained from any impulsive thoughts of rushing out because I knew that doing so would only distract Gu Chen.
Looking around at our group—Mingyue was severely injured and weak, Gu Chen was unconscious, and Jin Zhongyun was only slightly stronger than I was; he knew some martial arts but was equally ignorant of Maoshan Techniques. Xiao Juan was in a similar situation; her abilities were insufficient against the Demon Emperors.
Suddenly, my gaze fell on Xiao Juan as I recalled the Ghostly Gu Worm. I quickly pointed to the small jade bottle on her chest. The power of the Ghostly Gu Worm was well-known; although I wasn't sure if it could pose a threat to beings of the Demon Emperor level, it might at least serve as a distraction for Gu Chen.
Seeing me point at her bottle, Xiao Juan understood immediately. Without hesitation, she opened it. A gust of cold wind swept through as the Ghostly Gu Worm appeared beside us, hovering in mid-air. However, as soon as it emerged, both the Mu Emperor and Dark Night Ghost Emperor turned their icy gazes toward it.
Following Gu Chen's instructions, we all wrote a character for "begin" in Vermilion on our palms and stood within the circle drawn by Vermilion to conceal ourselves with Gu Chen's spell. But the Ghostly Gu Worm did not have this protection; its form was instantly exposed.
"Heh heh... Gu Chen, you brought a helper!" The Mu Emperor sneered instantly. From within the shadows came a mocking voice: "Grandma Jiang's Gu Worm? Is Grandma Jiang here? But even if she were here, what could you two do to stop us?"
Gu Chen scoffed without responding but glanced our way before waving his hand. Xiao Juan understood immediately and pointed forward; the Ghostly Gu Worm shot forth like an arrow propelled from a bow, rushing toward Gu Chen's side with its eerie green eyes fixated on the Mu Emperor and Dark Night Ghost Emperor.
"Gu Chen, I know your cultivation is currently the strongest among Nine Veins practitioners and you have some tricks up your sleeve. Therefore, I don't want things to escalate too much between us. If you withdraw now, I won't obstruct you."
"That's right! If you retreat now, consider it a favor owed by my Dark Night," echoed another voice.
Seeing Gu Chen summon the Ghostly Gu Worm made both the Mu Emperor and Dark Night Ghost Emperor quickly lower their defenses. It was clear they didn't want to engage with him unless absolutely necessary; they were merely venting their anger from earlier.
Gu Chen stood solemnly in place but remained unmoved by their words. He simply shook his head indifferently: "Withdraw?"
"Yes, withdraw," both Mu Emperor and Dark Night Ghost Emperor repeated ominously.
Shaking his head again with a hint of resignation, Gu Chen replied: "If I withdraw today, how will I face my disciples in the future? How can I be a teacher? Therefore, retreat is not an option!"
"If retreat is not an option, does that mean you intend to make enemies of us two Demon Emperors?" The Mu Emperor's tone turned icy as his expression darkened significantly.
"Enough talk! If that's how it is, then let's fight!" The Dark Night Ghost Emperor declared bluntly without further ado as he charged toward Gu Chen with overwhelming dark energy.
"Dark Night, let’s temporarily join forces; after we deal with him, we can settle our scores later," said Mu Emperor as he began to stride toward Gu Chen slowly; yet with each step he took, the surrounding temperature dropped further.
"That's exactly what I mean," came Dark Night's voice as he rushed directly in front of Gu Chen.
My heart tightened as I focused intently on Gu Chen. His expression was grave as he stepped back cautiously. Although his speed was quick, it paled in comparison to that of Dark Night Ghost Emperor who moved like a gust of wind. Moreover, Mu Emperor had also begun to unleash his full power with lightning speed.
Strangely enough, despite being slower than them both, Gu Chen’s movements were peculiar; he always managed to evade their attacks just before they landed on him.
Without needing Xiao Juan to say anything more, the Ghostly Gu Worm joined in as well. Its movements were equally elusive as it darted left and right while attacking both Demon Emperors relentlessly. However, it seemed that neither Demon Emperor paid much attention to it; their focus remained solely on Gu Chen which made us all anxious for him.
I felt increasingly worried; although I couldn't see Mu Emperor or Dark Night Ghost Emperor clearly through their shadows, I could see that Gu Chen was continuously retreating and dodging—extremely passive in this confrontation. What would happen if this continued? Would Gu Chen fall at the hands of these two Demon Emperors? The more I thought about it this way, the more anxious and worried I became.
Suddenly, Gu Chen began chanting an incantation: "Heavenly Thunder Sovereign! Dragon and Tiger clash! Sun and Moon illuminate! Heed my command! Summon heavenly soldiers and generals! Earthly soldiers and generals! Divine soldiers and generals! Official soldiers and generals! Five Thunder Generals! With this talisman shall act—Urgent Command!"
As his voice fell silent, a flash of talisman light burst forth. Then came a deep roar from Gu Chen’s mouth—a sound akin to an ancient demon awakening from a long slumber.
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