*Poof!*
With his spiritual energy protecting him, the palms of Gu Chong and Gu Bao landed directly on him, but they caused no substantial damage.
This left Chen Jie somewhat disappointed.
Perhaps it was because Chen Jie's strength was too great, or perhaps the spiritual energy's protective effect was too potent. The blows from the two men felt like mere tickles against him.
This forced Chen Jie to actively surge his energy forward, feigning a severe injury and spitting out a large mouthful of blood.
Gu Chong and Gu Bao's faces lit up with joy.
Strike while the iron is hot!
The two then launched a fierce assault on Chen Jie.
"Enough! Uncle, Second Uncle, stop quickly!" Gu Yue was greatly anxious and shouted this in her panic.
Meanwhile, Wang Xiaoyan, witnessing this scene, cried out a mournful "No."
Then, disregarding everything, she rushed to Chen Jie's side, using her own body to shield him.
Just then, the palms of Gu Chong and Gu Bao arrived.
"Xiaoyan!"
Chen Jie was startled; he had not expected her to directly block in front of him.
He cursed her as a fool under his breath, then scooped her up in his arms, shielding her. Chen Jie turned his back to the two attackers, enduring two palms head-on.
Due to Wang Xiaoyan's sudden appearance, Chen Jie was caught off guard and forgot to spit blood.
However, the onlookers did not notice this detail, assuming Chen Jie had spat out all his blood at once.
"Chen Jie!"
He Yufei stomped her foot, wanting to rush forward and block for Chen Jie with her own body, regretting silently that she hadn't been the first to step forward.
He Yufei's reaction was truly swift.
Was this the real reason Chen Jie accepted Wang Xiaoyan?
Wang Xiaoyan, regardless of the circumstances, was willing to die for Chen Jie to alleviate his pressure.
Although she herself had the will to do so, she was a step too late.
She gave a bitter smile, thinking, "Heh, it seems this is the gap between me and Wang Xiaoyan."
Over there, Lin Shuang and Jiang Xue were anxious seeing this.
But for the moment, they could do nothing. They were locked in a stalemate with the experts of the Wen family and couldn't disengage. If they forcefully withdrew, they would be seized upon by their opponents, suffering severe injuries, which would be more loss than gain.
"He Yufei, don't be reckless!"
Chen Jie, seeing He Yufei also approaching, became anxious and immediately shouted.
But He Yufei was utterly disregarding of the danger and rushed to Chen Jie's front.
He Yufei thought to herself, "Since everything I have is given by you, even if I have to repay you with my life, it is only right! Chen Jie, I'm sorry, I can't help you do more!"
"Stupid woman!"
Chen Jie cursed under his breath, then pulled her into his embrace. He then extended his hands again, meeting the palms of Gu Bao and Gu Chong in succession.
*Bang, bang!*
This time, Chen Jie still used his martial prowess to counterattack. Facing two opponents alone put him at a slight disadvantage, but with his spiritual energy protecting him, he was not in great danger.
However, he still feigned spitting blood and being severely injured.
"Chen Jie, stop struggling. Dying at my hands is your great honor!"
Gu Chong was overjoyed. Seeing Chen Jie severely wounded and near death, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He then attacked Chen Jie once more.
"You two, stop it!"
Finally, Gu Yue exploded in anger!
She absolutely did not wish for Chen Jie to die.
Chen Jie had already proven with his strength that his potential was no less than hers.
This man was betrothed to her, essentially her half-husband. Even if he were to be killed, it should be by her own hand, not by others. Not even her own uncles.
She immediately let out a delicate shout and was about to intervene.
Chen Jie looked at Gu Yue with surprise, not expecting her to choose to save him.
However, just as Gu Yue was about to make a move, Yu Zhongfu, smiling heartily, walked towards the Gu brothers and the Wen family experts attacking Chen Jie.
His steps were slow yet swift. After only two paces, he had already arrived before them.
He lightly raised his hand and, before Gu Chong could react, firmly grasped his arm.
Gu Chong's palm, aimed at Chen Jie, froze mid-air, his expression changing drastically.
He hadn't even realized when Yu Zhongfu had appeared beside him, nor had he expected that the man's grip on his wrist could restrict his movement.
"Let go of my elder brother!"
Gu Bao immediately roared upon seeing this and struck Yu Zhongfu with his palm.
Yu Zhongfu casually unleashed a palm strike. The two clashed, and Gu Bao was immediately sent staggering back in disarray.
"Brother, what is the meaning of this?" Gu Chong asked with a grim expression.
Yu Zhongfu smiled and said, "This poor Taoist has said that Chen Jie is already my property, Yu Zhongfu. Hurting him is tantamount to disrespecting me!"
Gu Chong almost spat blood; this was too hypocritical!
When he had called for a truce earlier, why hadn't you come to stop them?
You only appeared now when Chen Jie was severely wounded and dying.
To claim such a opportunistic act with such noble words!
"This is a private matter between my Gu family and Chen Jie. Are you sure you want to interfere? If you offend our Gu and Wen families, we will never let it go. You need to think clearly." Gu Chong's expression was solemn.
"No, strictly speaking, it is your Gu and Wen families who have offended me. Now, I will give you an opportunity. If you leave now, I can consider letting you go." Yu Zhongfu said politely.
"You're talking nonsense! Do you think a mere outsider like you can interfere with someone my Gu family intends to kill? Get lost!"
Enraged, Gu Chong directly channeled his energy, attempting to shake Yu Zhongfu off.
However, Yu Zhongfu held his arm firmly, making it impossible to break free.
Gu Chong, however, was in great pain.
Damn it!
If he hadn't used his ultimate move on Chen Jie earlier and consumed so much true qi, he wouldn't be in this predicament!
Gu Chong cursed silently, thinking this Yu Zhongfu was truly shameless, waiting to strike after both sides had been weakened.
However, regardless of his thoughts, Yu Zhongfu directly displayed his dominance: "Brother, I gave you a chance, but you didn't cherish it. Since that's the case, then all of you shall die!"
*Whoosh!*
Yu Zhongfu gave a forceful push, and Gu Chong, as if struck by a heavy blow, flew backward. His body slammed into a pillar, causing it to topple.
Yu Zhongfu then coughed up large amounts of blood.
Yu Zhongfu's face showed alarm.
This person had an energy within him that did not belong to martial true qi, yet its nature was even more overbearing.
He suspected that even if he hadn't consumed much true qi, he still wouldn't be his opponent.
He then turned to the Wen family experts attacking Chen Jie and said, "Wen family members, Chen Jie has lost his fighting power. Stop dealing with him and instead, join me with all your might to suppress this person!"
"Good!"
The fifteen experts roared and charged towards Yu Zhongfu.
Gu Bao shouted, "No matter who you are, I will make sure you perish here in this life!"
Gu Chong also gritted his teeth, forcefully channeling his energy, and moved to attack Yu Zhongfu.
Seventeen people, from all directions, unleashed their unique skills. The scene was so terrifying that Xiao Ding in the corner's legs went weak.
He was merely an ordinary martial artist.
Any one of these individuals fighting could kill him.
He bitterly smiled with lingering fear, thinking, "No wonder Master Chen told me I was not qualified to get involved in this matter. One careless mistake, and I would have regretted it for life!"