ATPnovel Chapter 493 One Person's Power Over a Palace
Chapter 493 One Person's Power Over a Palace
The scene immediately descended into chaos.
Yan Ruyu made her move before Lingbo could react.
But she's not the type of person who rushes in and confronts others head-on.
Her strength lies in seduction, in making men weak in the knees, not in fighting with bayonets.
With a thought, an invisible charm was cast out like a large net, precisely covering the three Supreme Elders closest to her.
The three men froze simultaneously, their eyes momentarily glazed over.
But the problem is that the Gu worms don't fall for that!
They cannot appreciate beauty and are unaffected by seductive arts.
They only recognize one thing: attack, devour, and kill.
The insects swarmed towards Yan Ruyu.
Yan Ruyu's expression changed, and she turned and ran.
"What the hell is this thing!" she couldn't help but curse.
It wasn't that she couldn't beat them, but rather that she was terrified of insects, and this had nothing to do with her cultivation level.
Seeing Yan Ruyu's appearance, Lingbo snorted and stepped forward to block the four Supreme Elders.
Her silk ribbons flew out from her sleeves, two white ribbons moving as fast as lightning, weaving into an impenetrable net that trapped the four elders.
But those four supreme elders were not to be trifled with.
They simultaneously activated their natal Gu worms, joining forces to bombard the ribbon.
Lingbo remained expressionless, channeling her inner energy into the silk ribbon, forcefully resisting the relentless attacks.
The fight between Jian Shisan and Dugu Qiubai was the most intense.
Dugu Qiubai unleashed another sword strike, the white sword light carrying a sharp sword intent, aimed directly at the face of the Gu God Palace Master.
The Palace Master of the Gu God Palace raised his hand, and a golden-armored Gu worm appeared before him.
The sword light struck the insect shield without leaving a single scratch.
Jian Shisan attacked from the side, the crimson sword light of the Zhuxian Sword carrying a scorching sword intent as it slashed towards the Palace Master.
The temple master raised his other hand, and another golden-armored Gu worm appeared.
When the Immortal Execution Sword struck it, although there was a "creaking" sound, it was still difficult to break through the defense.
The Lord of the Gu God Palace fought two opponents alone, and not only did he not lose, but he also handled the situation with ease.
Seeing everyone's reaction, Lin Chen inwardly praised:
This art of Gu worms is indeed strange, and the Gu God Palace is truly skilled; no wonder it has been passed down for so long.
Lin Chen knew he had no choice but to take action today.
Various thoughts flashed through his mind. Lin Chen raised his right hand, spread his five fingers, and gently clenched them in the direction of the Gu God Palace Master.
The Palace Master of the Gu God Palace suddenly froze.
She felt an invisible hand grab her neck and lift her up.
With both feet off the ground, he was suspended in mid-air, like a chicken with its neck grabbed.
The face behind the mask first turned red, then purple, then black, and the eyes were wide open, almost popping out of their sockets.
The Gu worms inside her body struggled wildly, bulging and thrashing under her skin like a pot of boiling millet porridge, a sight that sent chills down one's spine.
But that force was too strong.
It was so powerful that the Gu worms couldn't even move, as if they were being held down by an invisible hand, unable to move.
The three elders who were besieging Yan Ruyu turned their attention to attacking Lin Chen.
Jian Shisan blocked with his sword, the crimson sword light drawing an arc in front of him.
"Want to go over there? Ask my sword first."
Dugu Qiubai stood beside him, his sword energy swirling around him, clearly indicating that he would attack anyone who came near.
Taking advantage of the moment, Yan Ruyu used her seductive arts to slip inside the three elders when they were in a state of confusion.
The three of them looked dazed for a moment, and then stopped in their tracks.
Lingbo immediately retracted the ribbon; she was already nearing her limit.
When the four Supreme Elders saw the light of day again, they saw three elders with bewildered eyes and the Palace Master suspended in mid-air.
Just as he was about to attack again, he was intimidated by Lin Chen's gaze and stood rooted to the spot, unable to move.
Lin Chen looked at the Palace Master suspended in mid-air and said calmly:
"Now, can we talk?"
The temple master was being choked and couldn't speak, only making a "gurgling" sound in her throat, but she nodded desperately.
Lin Chen released his grip.
"boom--"
The Lord of the Gu God Palace fell from mid-air, his black robe scattered on the ground, and he lay on the ground panting heavily.
The seven elders also regained their senses and freedom, but none of them launched another attack.
The square fell silent, with only the heavy breathing of the Gu God Palace Master echoing across the empty stone slabs.
Lin Chen patted off non-existent dust from his robes and said again:
"Can we talk about acknowledging our ancestors now?"
The Lord of the Gu God Temple got up from the ground. His black robe was covered in dust, and his mask was askew, revealing only one eye.
There was anger, humiliation, and—shock—in that eye.
She took a deep breath, her chest heaving, and straightened her mask.
"Can."
Lin Chen nodded, put his hands into his sleeves, and turned to walk towards the main hall.
He took two steps, then suddenly stopped without looking back.
"Oh, right."
The Palace Master of the Gu God Palace froze, his fingers clenching tightly inside his sleeve.
"Don't even think about waking up that two-headed worm underground, or I might as well have it as an extra meal!"
The temple master's expression changed drastically, his eyes filled with shock and fear!
Lin Chen stepped onto the stone steps, his shadow stretching long in the dim green light.
Yan Ruyu followed, and as she passed by the Palace Master of the Gu God Palace, she glanced at her and slightly curled the corners of her mouth.
Lan Fenghuang looked at the head of the Gu God Palace and opened her mouth, but in the end she didn't say anything and followed Lin Chen's steps.
Jian Shisan and Dugu Qiubai walked at the very back, exchanging a glance.
Dugu Qiubai muttered to himself, "That was a perfect performance, I give it full marks."
Jian Shisan didn't speak, but a thoughtful look flashed in his eyes.
The Palace Master of the Gu God Temple stood still, watching Lin Chen's back, his expression unreadable behind the mask.
Her fingers were clenched so tightly inside her sleeves that they made a cracking sound, and her nails were almost digging into her flesh.
But ultimately nothing was done.
Behind him, a senior elder asked in a low voice, "Palace Master, are we just going to let it go like this?"
The Palace Master of the Gu God Temple didn't turn around; his voice was as cold as ice.
"Otherwise what? Can you win? Or are you willing to risk the millennia-long heritage of the Gu God Temple?"
The Supreme Elder shut up.
The Palace Master of the Gu God Palace watched Lin Chen's retreating figure disappear at the entrance of the main hall, his eyes filled with complex emotions.
Then, with a flick of his black robe, he followed them inside.