Stronger by Killing

Chapter 340 - 270: Is the Danyang Sect Qualified? (Part 2)

Mo Jingzhou and Xiao Chen didn’t come.

Xiao Chen’s injuries have mostly healed, but Mo Jingzhou’s health is deteriorating day by day. Xiao Chen and Mo Jingzhou share a deep brotherly bond; although they have grown indifferent to life and death at their age, they still wish to cherish every moment together.

During these days, Xiao Chen has been almost inseparable from Mo Jingzhou.

Mo Jingzhou also trusts Gu Zhan greatly, granting him full authority to handle these matters on his own.

The carriage swiftly traversed the streets,

soon arriving outside the Sword King City’s estate.

From afar, a Grandmaster from Sword King City came forward to welcome them.

This time was different from the last visit; back then, the high-ranking members of Sword King City came to greet them because of Mo Jingzhou. Had Gu Zhan come alone, they would have sent only two ordinary disciples.

But this time, Gu Zhan’s arrival

prompted Sword King City to send a Grandmaster to welcome him.

"Welcome, Palm Seal Gu!" The Sword King City disciples saluted.

Gu Zhan got off the carriage, cupped his hands in return, and said, "I kindly ask the Daoist to lead the way."

Beidou Bang had replied to Sword King City yesterday, indicating that Gu Zhan would stand in for Mo Jingzhou at the meeting today. Hence, the people from Sword King City were not surprised by Gu Zhan’s appearance.

However, there was quite a commotion among the martial artists gathered at the manor gate; many came specifically to witness the God of Slaughter’s presence.

Recently, Gu Zhan has been the talk of Yunzhou’s Martial World with a rising reputation, second only to Mo Jingzhou.

Gu Zhan followed the Sword King City’s Grandmaster into the courtyard, with Tan Lang and Tian Yu trailing behind.

Upon entering, the gate of the manor instantly buzzed, as numerous discussions unfolded, causing quite a stir.

Soon,

Gu Zhan was led into a grand hall.

At that moment, the hall was already filled with many people, mostly sect leaders and high-level members from various major factions, with few among the younger generation.

Gu Zhan glanced around, noticing Sword One and Nangong Weiyang were absent. He cupped his hands toward Wei Wuya seated at the main seat and then proceeded straight to the left seat next to the main one, with Tan Lang and Tian Yu standing behind him.

As Gu Zhan sat down,

a quiet descended upon the hall, and those sect leaders who had been whispering to each other subtly turned their attention to Gu Zhan, their expressions varied.

Some furrowed their brows, some secretly sneered, some were expressionless, while others bore a smile,

yet all eyes were fixed on Gu Zhan.

Gu Zhan naturally felt those gazes, understanding why people were watching him,

because of the seat he occupied.

The main seat invariably belongs to Sword King City, given its status and the fact that this is its territory.

But the left seat carries significance,

indeed reserved for Beidou Bang, specifically for Mo Jingzhou. Due to the Battle at Bright Moon Gorge, everyone must recognize that victory or defeat rested entirely with Mo Jingzhou,

hence he was hailed as Yunxi Martial World’s top master. Regardless of how much this accolade is deserved, for now, no one is qualified nor dares to oppose; all must acknowledge Mo Jingzhou’s standing as the foremost figure of Righteous Dao.

In the Martial World, a semblance of decorum must be maintained; one must preserve their reputation. Just recently, Mo Jingzhou defeated the Demon Dao for Righteous Dao, winning a decisive battle — disrespecting him after relying on him could lead one to be drowned in public scorn.

Thus, the left seat is unequivocally Mo Jingzhou’s, though it’s not necessarily Beidou Bang’s.

If Mo Jingzhou were present, he would naturally occupy that seat without any objections; however, with his absence, the situation changes.

In fact, everyone there knew Mo Jingzhou wouldn’t attend today,

but to show respect, they deliberately left the seat empty, intending for Beidou Bang’s representative to arrive and take a step back, thus honoring Beidou Bang and accommodating other esteemed figures and major factions within the Martial World.

Yet not a soul anticipated

that Gu Zhan would brazenly take the seat.

That seat is Mo Jingzhou’s due to his contributions and current status as the leading figure in Righteous Dao,

but it’s not a seat for Beidou Bang,

as Beidou Bang isn’t the foremost power in Righteous Dao!

So when Gu Zhan settled into the seat,

the hall immediately fell silent,

the sect leaders and representatives from various factions felt uneasy, especially the Supreme Grandmasters, whose status and Martial Arts Cultivation surpass Gu Zhan’s. Yet now, he’s seated ahead of them, showing a lack of respect.

They were willing to sit below because that seat was reserved for Mo Jingzhou, not Gu Zhan.

What will transpire hereafter is uncertain,

but at least for now,

Gu Zhan lacks the qualification to be above them.

Nonetheless, these venerable figures renowned in the Martial Arts community refrained from disputing a seat, as that would be quite unbecoming, so despite their displeasure, silence prevailed.

Though uncomfortable, many others chose not to voice their dissatisfaction owing to Gu Zhan’s current prominence and influence.

The hall’s silence became somewhat eerie, with all eyes on Gu Zhan.

Yet, Gu Zhan seemed completely oblivious, casually crossing one leg over the other and sipping tea leisurely, provoking dissatisfaction among those watching.

Suddenly, someone in the middle of the hall snorted coldly, saying, "Gang Leader Mo of Beidou Bang is highly esteemed; no one in the Martial World doesn’t respect him. How come the young ones in his gang lack decorum?"