Seeing that Gu Zichens gaze didnt waver in the slightest, Ye Zichen couldnt help but recall how, back in his sea of consciousness, his eyes had reddened with unshed tears over Yang Jian.

That didnt seem fake, so why was he attacking Yang Jian so viciously now?

Suddenly, Gu Zichen spoke. Do you know what the Star of Slaughter is?

Then he snorted contemptuously, the Star of Slaughter is supposed to be hidden, concealed, disguised. It exists to catch the enemy off guard and deal a fatal blow.

He smiled faintly, then turned to Ye Zichen. Do you think Im being too harsh with Yang Jian? You should know, Ive already held back. If I wanted to, I couldve killed him many times over. Ive held back over and over again in hopes that hed glean some enlightenment from it, but how has he repaid me?

He stood, then approached Ye Zichen and Yang Jian.

Gu Zichen.

I wont do anything to him. There are just a few things Id like to say to him directly, said Gu Zichen. Mind getting out of my way?

Brother Ye, let him through. I refuse to believe this bastard can hurt me, said the still-injured Yang Jian with a disdainful smirk. Ye Zichen paused for a while but made way. He had no choice: no matter what he did, Gu Zichen could easily kill them both if he wanted to.

The fundamental problem was that they were still too weak

Even so, his gaze was heavy as he watched Gu Zichen approach. Youve better not do anything out of line.

Gu Zichen looked at him inquisitively and shrugged. Ye Zichen stepped to the side.

Yang Jian looked at Gu Zichen, who was now directly in front of him, and snorted. Well? Out with it. What the hell did you want to say to me?

His speech was coarse and distasteful, especially at a time like this. The onlooking immortals all feared that hed provoke that expert.

But Yang Jian didnt seem concerned at all. By now, he wanted nothing more than to teach this guy a lesson and would have if it werent for the fact that he had no chance of victory.

The guy hadnt just possessed his bros body: hed even beaten the shit out him. As War God Yang Jian, he naturally couldnt swallow this sort of insult.

Dont you see? This is just one of many reasons why you are unworthy of the Star of Slaughter.

In response to Yang Jians curses, Gu Zichen didnt get upset. He simply jeered at him,youre too straightforward. When you dislike someone, you make it far too obvious. Do you know why I was able to sense your position even when you hid yourself?

Isnt that just because your cultivation is higher than mine? said Yang Jian disdainfully. If I was on your level, Id consider it my loss I didnt beat you until you cried for mommy and daddy.

I cant prove otherwise, Gu Zichen smiled and nodded, but Id be able to sense your position even if I suppressed my cultivation down to your level. Do you know why?

Bragging, huh? Anyone can do that, said Yang Jian, pursing his lips. After inheriting the Star of Slaughter, his head was full of its battle techniques. He knew full well how strong its concealment abilities were, yet this bastard still spoke so shamelessly

For this, he felt nothing but contempt.

Perhaps the Star of slaughter mentioned this when you inherited it, but its fighting strategy is to flit around like a devil or ghost, unseen and unfathomable. It always hides in the dark, inspiring terror in its enemies. You need to be patient and wait for targets to lower their guard before delivering the final blow.

By the time Gu Zichen finished speaking, Yang Jian was speechless.

When hed inherited the Star of Slaughter, he truly had been told something along those lines. As further proof, hed watched the Star of Slaughters fighting style with his own eyes.

It appears you did, said Gu Zichen, gleaning some hints from Yang Jians expression. But what did you do? In truth, you blended perfectly into the air with no flaws whatsoever. I couldnt find you until just before you prepared to attack. Do you know why?

He couldnt find him?

Yang Jians heart shook. This guy was saying that, when he hid, he had no way of finding him.

Until the moment he struck, then he found him every time.

Why? asked Yang Jian.

Killing intent, replied Gu Zichen. When you started to attack, your killing intent was too obvious. You ought to know that even an expert at your level is has strong senses, much less someone like me. The instant you released your killing intent, you revealed your location.

So thats why! Yang Jian knit his brows thoughtfully. Looking back to their fight, it seemed that his killing intent had truly been a bit overly intense.

But he didnt understand: It was only natural to have killing intent when facing an enemy. How did the former Star of Slaughter manage to avoid being discovered?

Then do you know how to control killing intent? asked Yang Jian.

Youll have to figure that out for yourself. Since you inherited the Star of Slaughter, you will naturally acquire methods for reigning in your killing intent. For now, though, youre too worked up and havent fully internalized the true meaning of the Star of Slaughter.

The current Gu was just like a teacher; Yang Jian would ask him a question and hed answer it, over and over again.

Time flew by.

After explaining how hed discovered Yang Jian, Gu Zichen squinted up at the pure white sky.

Suddenly, his face paled, and he trembled slightly.

To avoid letting the others catch on, he instantly returned to his chair and sat down.

By now, the power of the stars had long since healed Yang Jians injuries. Even so, he sat there motionlessly, internally processing everything Gu Zichen had taught him. All things considered, he felt that a gate had opened up for him

I detest you but suppose Id still better thank you, said Yang Jian. His expression was unwilling, but he nevertheless bowed subtly to Gu Zichen. He just how he was: he had a strong sense of gratitude. If you treated him kindly, hed do the same in turn

But dont get too excited. Just wait. Once Ive understood all this, Ill definitely give you a good beating.

Hey, bro, its actually quite impressive that you could summarize the true meaning of the Star of Slaughter in just a couple sentences. Like, I dont even know if I inherited the Star of Slaughter or you did.

You can only blame your own stupidity for that, said Gu Zichen. Enough, leave me alone, go do the rest of your research on your own.

Tch, you think youre so cool? Dont get cocky. Once Ive understood all this, I really will come back and beat you up, said Yang Jian.

A dusty, ancient memory suddenly resurfaced in Gu Zichens mind. Despite his best efforts, his eyes dampened with tears.

Yang Jian noticed, and couldnt help but look at him inquisitively. What? You got scared so easily? Calm down, Im not some kind of villain. At worst Ill beat you until you cant get out of bed for half a year.

Alright, Ill be waiting, said Gu Zichen. He reigned in his emotions and smiled.

Yang Jian sneered. Just wait, then.

I will. Gu Zichen nodded calmly on the outside, but internally, he sighed.

Bro, if only the person in front of me really was you! Didnt you once tell me youd beat the crap out of me? Now look at you! Where are you now?