Childhood Friend of the Zenith - Chapter 194

Chapter 194: Know Your Place (2)

Know Your Place (2)

Gu Sunmoon.

It was the place that was often called the Sword of the Gu Clan.

Gu Sunmoon was also referred to as Guardian of Shanxi and it was the biggest pillar of the Gu Clan, serving as the primary support for their ranking as a noble clan.

They raised armies of swordsmen to fend off demons.

They played a pivotal role in maintaining peace, earning them the revered title of the Sword of Gu Clan, as well as the Guardians of Shanxi.

Of course, there were times when they picked swordsmen from outside the clan like the Nine Dragons Day, but in the end, most of the military was raised within Gu Sunmoon.ViiSiit novelbi/n(.)c/(o)m for latest novels

The First Elder was one of the representative members of Gu Sunmoon.

Muyeon, who reached Peak Realm at only slightly over the age of twenty was there.

And lastly, Gu Jeolyub, who showed genius talent was there as well.

Considering that most swordsmen in Gu Clan, with the exception of Gu Huibi, hailed from Gu Sunmoon, Gu Sunmoon could be seen as one of the biggest roots of the Gu Clan.

This realization led me to believe that Father allowed the First Elders ambitious actions to persist due to his significant role in the clans roots.

Or maybe it was because I was too incompetent to inherit the Young Lord position of the clan and there were many people who wanted Gu Jeolyub to get that spot just like the First Elder.

Honestly, whichever it was, both reasons seemed understandable.

I could understand it now as well.

Thanks to time passing, I could understand a little about Father.

But even so

Even back then, I just couldnt understand why Father tolerated the First Elders troublesome behavior.

At a certain point, later than the present moment, I recalled Father summoning flames when the First Elder finally crossed the line.

And the flames he showed definitely held anger.

Giant flames that engulfed the whole of Gu Clan.

I still had a clear memory of that overpowering appearance.

After all, whether he was called an old tiger, or the man who wasnt in his prime anymore, I was able to know that those were all false rumors after seeing him like that.

However, I did feel it was a bit strange that Father finally decided to take action only after that certain point.

Despite understanding the First Elders influential position within the clan, I struggled to fathom why Father refrained from cutting off the blatantly rotting line that connected itself to the clan.

How could he give him so many chances even with all the troubles he caused?

I wouldve overturned him right away.

So I couldnt have done what Father did.

I recalled the Water Dragon advising me to enduring three times.

That was my limit.

I greet the Young Master.

Gu Sunmoon was located a fair bit away from the Gu Clan.

But it wasnt an arduously long journey.

It just exceeded typical branch clan proximity.

When I arrived in front of the Gu Sunmoons gate, the martial artist, who was guarding the gate, greeted me.

He seemed to be a martial artist of Gu Sunmoon.

You know me, huh?

How could I not recognize the Young Master?

I was wondering what I should do if he didnt know me.

But thankfully, thanks to my fame, it seemed like there wont be any cases where they wouldnt recognize me.

[Fair, I mean who else would have a face as fierce as yours?]

I was a bit bothered by Elder Shins sudden insult toward my face, but I didnt bother to argue back this time.

I came here to see the First Elder,

Oh, the Head is not seeing any guests right now.

Guest, huh?

It was a strange feeling.

I could have sworn you said you knew who I was.

Thats correct, you are the Young Mas-

Do I look like a guest to you then?

I saw the guards lips quiver a little after hearing my response.

He seemed like he was facing an annoying situation, rather than feeling afraid.

Its not that but the time isnt-

What about the time?

Its too late for today, so I think you should come after making an appointment

Listening to the guard, I scratched my neck.

A sudden itchiness had crept up, uninvited.

How should I describe this feeling?

Oh.

I didnt have to think much about it.

It was just annoyance. Despite my efforts to conjure a measured response, only one retort surfaced.

How dare you treat your master like that?

Pardon?

I was already bad at holding back my emotions today.

How could I control it well when the first thing I saw when I came back from the trip, was the mess that happened to my clan?

To exaggerate, my house was being destroyed into pieces right now.

Do I look like a person who needs to do that?

T-Thats not it, but-

Stop trying to work your brain and make the right choices. Who is it that you are seeing right now?

This had been an ongoing puzzle for me.

Gu Sunmoon was a branch household of the Gu Clan.

But even so, Father had gone to great lengths to ensure fair treatment, discreetly restricting access to visitors.

Was it because Gu Sunmoon was the Sword of the Gu Clan?

Or, was it just an adherence to ancestral virtues?

If Im not the one going, all I have to do is just make him come.

A single gesture from my hand set the red sky into motion.

The guards got into their battle stance after seeing the heat and flames in the sky

But it was far too late for them.

I then slowly lowered my hand

And the sky cascaded down upon them.

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Slam!

Clatter-

Hmm?

The teacup, once brimming, started to shake.

The tranquil air bore traces of a breeze and vibrations, unmistakably signaling the utilization of Qi.

What is this?

The First Elder of the Gu Clan, the Blazing Rain Sword, Gu Changjun, stood up immediately.

The Qi he felt from outside his room was so threatening that it was shocking.

Is it perhaps-

Clang-!

Vibrations from outside caused the teacup to tumble from his table, shattering into pieces.

Cold water spilled across the tiles.

But without being able to care about such a thing, Gu Changjun immediately opened the door and stepped outside.

!

As soon as he came outside, he was met with searing heat that made it hard for him to breathe, and the storm of flames outside.

Despite the light red hue, he recognized the flame arts of the Gu Clan.

And it was especially familiar to Gu Changjun, so there was no way that he couldnt have noticed.

Who the hell is!

Although he began to ask, his thoughts swiftly honed in on the person responsible.

Only one individual in the Gu Clan could summon such huge flames while exerting pressure through Combat Qi.

I couldve sworn I heard that he wasnt in the clan right now.

The Tiger Warrior, Gu Cheolun.

He was one of the Hundred Masters of the World.

The Lord of the Gu Clan.

The only one capable of making such flames was only the Tiger Warrior.

That was what Gu Changjun thought.

The flames did seem a bit weaker compared to the past, but that was the only answer he was able to come up with.

But why all of a sudden?

Gu Changjun pondered why Gu Cheolun had suddenly barged into the branch clan, wreaking havoc.

Was I caught?

Various possibilities crossed his mind, but none seemed significant enough for Gu Cheolun himself to take direct action.

Besides the fact that I gave Gu Huibis information out.

After finishing his thoughts, Gu Changjun walked down the stairs and went toward the center of the flames.

Upon arrival, he was met with a scene reminiscent of hell.

Martial artists of Gu Sunmoon lay scattered on the ground.

And those barely conscious were quivering as if in the aftermath of something deeply frightening.

Witnessing the havoc, Gu Changjun couldnt help but clench his teeth.

Was he looking for an opportunity when our main army was absent?

The clans lord and high-level martial artists from Gu Clan were currently away.

And the one who gave that order was none other than Gu Cheolun himself.

While Gu Changjun had stationed some martial artists here, it seemed like they werent able to fight back against Gu Cheolun, which was to be expected.

Lord!

Anticipating that Gu Cheolun would not fabricate his actions, given the involvement of his own daughter, Gu Changjun was taken aback by the unexpected coldness emanating from Gu Cheolun.

After clenching his teeth, Gu Changjun pulled out his sword.

He couldnt understand why the Tiger Warrior chose to attack the place, but he couldnt afford to just sit there and watch.

My Lord! What are you doing right n-

Gu Changjun, who was about to slash through the flames by charging his Qi, halted his words.

After all, at the same time of Gu Changjun showing himself, the flames engulfing the area began to retract towards the center.

When the flames were being absorbed, he was able to see the silhouette of a person from the flames origin.

And when all the flames were retrieved

On top of the ground that had turned black

Gu Changjun, checking the figure standing at the center, found himself unable to close his gaping mouth.

Night returned once again after the flames disappeared.

And the boy with eyes glowing red beneath the darkness of the night addressed Gu Changjun.

I kept hearing that I resemble Father. So for you to make such a mistake, I dont know if I should be happy or not.

He seemed similar to the Tiger Warrior, but it wasnt him.

You!

No, Gu Changjun would have preferred it to be the Tiger Warrior.

Because such an incompetent child shouldnt have been able to stand at that spot in such an appearance.

Its been a while, First Elder.

The boy, whose black hair had transformed into a fiery red, grinned at Gu Changjun.

What do you think of the gift?

Contrary to his expression, his voice resonated with an unnerving coldness.

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