The Whole Sect Forced Me to Die, So I Went Berserk and Killed Them All - Chapter 19:

Chapter 19: Are You Even Worthy of Shen Lian?

Outside the gates of the Longevity Chamber of Commerce, a terrifying pressure surged like a tidal wave.

“Gu Luoqing! Get out here!”

With a roar, Su Yuheng descended from the sky.

The instant the pressure of a Primordial Unity Realm cultivator was released, the entire Longevity estate trembled violently.

A silver radiance appeared suddenly. Gu Luoqing descended gracefully, landing in front of Su Yuheng with an icy glare. Her brows drew tight as she stared straight at her.

“Su Yuheng, what business brings you to my residence?”

Su Yuheng said coldly, “Gu Luoqing! The auction house in Wushuang City has been destroyed. Are you aware of that?”

Gu Luoqing replied, “Your auction house was destroyed—what does that have to do with me?”

“What does it have to do with you? You are responsible! You must compensate the World Auction Chamber for all our losses!”

Gu Luoqing laughed at that. “Su Yuheng, are you mentally unwell? I’m not part of your World Auction Chamber, and the Longevity Chamber of Commerce certainly isn’t your subordinate. Your auction house was destroyed—why should I compensate you?”

Su Yuheng snapped, “Because your Longevity Chamber of Commerce is also based in Wushuang City! Any loss to the World Auction Chamber, and you’re implicated!”

“Haha.”

Gu Luoqing was so furious she laughed. She never expected Su Yuheng to be this unreasonable.

“Su Yuheng, if you’re sick, go get treatment. Don’t bring your madness here. Whether your chamber lives or dies, what does it have to do with me?”

Su Yuheng said, “If I say it does, then it does! Starting now, vacate the estate behind you, and hang the plaque of the World Auction Chamber. Otherwise, don’t expect to settle this matter peacefully!”

Gu Luoqing’s gaze turned instantly frigid. “Su Yuheng, do you really believe that everyone in this world has to cater to you? Everything you have today—wasn’t it all built upon Shen Lian’s silent support behind the scenes? Without Shen Lian, do you really think anyone would’ve taken you seriously?”

As soon as she mentioned Shen Lian’s name, Su Yuheng’s emotions exploded. “Who gave you permission to speak that trash’s name?! Gu Luoqing, I’m warning you, take back what you just said!”

Gu Luoqing narrowed her eyes and mocked, “Struck a nerve? Looks like I was right. Think about it—if Shen Lian hadn’t planned everything for you back then, with your talent and aptitude, forget 500 years—even with 5,000 years, you wouldn’t have made a step into the Primordial Unity Realm. Even the Tribulation Crossing Realm would be out of reach.

And the World Auction Chamber? Could it have risen without Shen Lian’s total devotion?

Now you think you’re important because of the power he helped build for you? Su Yuheng, you’d better think again. Without Shen Lian, what achievements do you have? Do you even have the right to stand here and face me?”

“Shut up! Stop talking!” Su Yuheng roared, trying to silence her.

“I achieved everything through my own effort. It has nothing to do with that trash Shen Lian!”

Gu Luoqing said coldly, “Do you believe that yourself? President Su, before you spout that nonsense, maybe take off that imperial-grade armor you’re wearing. If I remember correctly, Shen Lian risked being devoured by Medicine King Glass Valley to get that for you, didn’t he?

And your sword—Starshine—wasn’t that something Shen Lian begged for outside Chess Sword Pavilion for three months to obtain, just to please you?

And you claim your current success has nothing to do with him? How could you say that? Even a dog would know to wag its tail when treated kindly, but you, Su Yuheng—how did you treat him? Even I, an outsider, can’t bear to watch.”

“Shut up!” Su Yuheng was clearly hit where it hurt, and her fury exploded.

“My relationship with Shen Lian is none of your business! I came here today to hold you accountable for the destruction of the World Auction Chamber!”

Gu Luoqing said coldly, “Would the World Auction Chamber have even survived until now without Shen Lian? Su Yuheng, ask yourself—how did Shen Lian help you back then? If you want someone to take responsibility, have Shen Lian come tell me himself. You don’t have the qualifications.”

“You…”

Su Yuheng trembled with rage.

At that moment, countless memories of Shen Lian’s past devotion flashed through her mind.

“Third Senior Sister, I found the armor you wanted. Do you like it?”

“Third Senior Sister, this sword came from Chess Sword Pavilion. It’s one of the top ten swords in the world, perfectly compatible with your Starshine Six Transformations. With it, your strength will rise even higher.”

“Third Senior Sister, I’ve completed all preparations for the World Auction Chamber. Go take a look—are you satisfied? If anything’s lacking, just say the word, and I’ll revise everything.”

Those scenes played like a carousel in her mind, shaking Su Yuheng’s mental state.

Yes… at that time, Shen Lian truly cared for only his seven Senior Sisters. From childhood until now, he had cared for them with absolute devotion.

But how had she treated him in return?

“Who asked you to go?! Did you get yourself injured just to earn a few words of praise from me? Shen Lian, can’t you stop being so childish? Can’t you save me some worry?”

“You lowered yourself to kneel outside Chess Sword Pavilion for three months for a broken sword? Haha, someone like you doesn’t deserve to be a disciple of the Heavenly Feather Sect. You’re a disgrace!”

“You managed to handle a minor chamber issue and think that’s worth bragging about? Can you stop hovering around me? Seeing you is disgusting—get lost!”

Remembering her own coldness toward Shen Lian, Su Yuheng suddenly felt a trace of guilt.

So this was how she had treated Shen Lian?

He had brought her the peerless armor and imperial sword and was severely injured in the process. Yet instead of comforting him, she had scolded him?

When the World Auction Chamber was first established, Shen Lian had worked tirelessly for more than a year, yet she hadn’t even thanked him?

Was she truly someone so blind to kindness?

Her Dao heart began to waver violently.

But she quickly convinced herself otherwise.

No. He treated the seven of them well only because he lusted after her beauty, trying to make them willingly become his captives. Everything he did had ulterior motives.

Otherwise, why would even the usually indifferent Ancestral Master loathe him so deeply?

All those so-called “good deeds” were just a façade for his hidden intentions.

Yes. That must be it. Shen Lian was just that kind of person.

She calmed her emotions and once again faced Gu Luoqing’s contemptuous gaze.

“No need to change the subject. I’m asking you one thing—will you take responsibility for what happened to the World Auction Chamber or not?”

Gu Luoqing sneered, “What a joke. Why should I take the blame for your mess? Do you really think the Longevity Chamber of Commerce has fallen so far that we need to look at your World Auction Chamber’s face?”

“In that case, your Longevity Chamber of Commerce can be buried alongside my World Auction Chamber today!”

As soon as she finished speaking, Su Yuheng extended her right arm.

Starlight burst forth, dazzling the eyes.

When vision returned, the famous sword Starshine was already in her hand.

Clang—

The sword vibrated, letting out a high-pitched hum as it radiated brilliant light.

“You want to fight? Su Yuheng, do you really think I’m afraid of you?”

Gu Luoqing’s gaze sharpened. With a swift motion, a green ninth-grade spiritual sword—Green Bamboo—appeared in her hand.

Though in both cultivation and weapon, Gu Luoqing was clearly no match for Su Yuheng, she would never retreat—not when the dignity of the Longevity Chamber of Commerce was on the line.

Just as both sides were about to clash—

“Stop!”

A powerful voice rang out from the sky.

Looking up, an old man in white robes came flying in, sword beneath his feet.

“Greetings, Ancestral Master!”

Seeing the figure, Gu Luoqing finally let out a sigh of relief.

This was her ancestor, Gu Tianzong, a sword cultivator at the Peak of the Primordial Unity Realm.

The very reason the Longevity Chamber of Commerce had not been devoured by the World Auction Chamber all these years was because of this old ancestor who had lived for over 4,000 years.