Spiders crawled all around Yu Daohan, almost protecting them.
Seeing this, Yu Daohan smiled faintly and teased, "Yo, old man, you're really going all out this time, bringing so many Gu worms."
Chen Guojun had no intention of engaging with this brat and retorted, "I've brought my entire life savings this time."
Truth be told, Chen Guojun was extremely anxious.
Those disciples inside were the foundation of the Chen family.
If they were all lost, the Chen family would truly be finished.
Yu Daohan could also tell that Chen Guojun was serious this time.
The Gu worms of the Miao Jiang Chen family were different from spells and talismans. Cultivating a single Gu worm took anywhere from a week to half a month, or from several months to half a year. Some powerful Gu worms might even take years to cultivate.
Moreover, each Gu worm used was one less. Once a Gu worm died, it had to be cultivated anew.
This was also why the Miao Jiang Chen family rarely made a move.
It wasn't due to a lack of strength, but rather an inability to bear the cost.
Chen Guojun couldn't help but say, "I never thought I'd have to join forces with you, you little bastard. What bad luck."
Hearing this, Yu Daohan immediately took offense, "What are you saying? Do you think I *want* to team up with you, old man? If your Chen family wasn't so incompetent, would I have to travel all this way to take risks?"
Chen Guojun snorted dismissively, "If you don't want to act, you can leave."
He knew Yu Daohan wouldn't abandon them, he was just trying to gain an advantage in words.
Yu Daohan understood the old man's thoughts and simply conceded, choosing to remain silent.
He couldn't confront the old man now while he had the upper hand, or he might suffer a great loss.
Chen Guojun did not press his advantage and fell silent.
He also understood that he was the one in need of this brat's help.
Although this brat wouldn't abandon him, he could certainly afford to let a few more Chen family disciples die.
Fate was truly ironic, to think he would have to join forces with his son's killer to face a common enemy.
They reached the foot of the mountain.
Both men wore solemn expressions and exchanged glances.
They could sense that there was a powerful presence guarding the summit.
"How arrogant," Yu Daohan chuckled, feeling a touch of displeasure.
They weren't even bothering to conceal their aura, clearly signaling that they were up there and daring them to come.
While this was indeed incredibly audacious, there was nothing they could do.
They really had no choice but to go up.
To break through this red barrier, they absolutely had to ascend.
The Divine Sect had seized upon this very point, which allowed them to release their aura so brazenly.
Beside him, Chen Guojun was also displeased. In his experience, it was always his Chen family that suppressed others, never the other way around.
Even the Divine Sect was no exception!
"Let's go. I want to see who's up there," Chen Guojun said, preparing to ascend.
He had made thorough preparations this time, bringing all the Gu worms of the Chen family.
He was currently at the peak of his strength.
Yu Daohan suddenly called out, "Senior Chen."
Chen Guojun stopped, utterly stunned.
What did this little bastard just call him?
Senior Chen?
He wasn't so old that he couldn't even hear properly, was he?
Turning back, he saw Yu Daohan's serious expression.
Chen Guojun suddenly understood and nodded, "I know. With a great enemy before us, we'll put our personal grievances aside."
Yu Daohan shook his head and smiled, "Senior Chen, you can sense the strength of those above, can't you? Don't you have anything you want to say?"
"Say?" Chen Guojun's old face was filled with confusion. He didn't understand what this brat meant.
You're not one of my Chen family disciples, why would I have anything to say to you?
Seeing that Chen Guojun didn't understand his intention, Yu Daohan cleared his throat and reminded him, "We are facing a great disaster, and it's to save your Chen family disciples. If we don't join forces, we have no chance of winning against those few above."
Chen Guojun thought this brat was afraid he would sabotage him and assured him, "Don't worry, I'm old but not senile. I know what's more important."
Seeing that the old man truly didn't understand, Yu Daohan decided to be direct, "It's a pity I'm not from the Zhenbao Sect and don't have any artifacts to give you. And I'm sure you wouldn't be used to the Kanglong Halberd."
"..."
Chen Guojun was dumbfounded.
He finally realized that this brat was trying to extort benefits from him.
Chen Guojun couldn't help but curse, "Damn it, you little bastard, have some shame! It's this critical moment, and you're still thinking of trying to get benefits from me? Where's your face?"
He was utterly speechless. This little bastard truly had no concept of shame.
It was almost a life-or-death battle, and he was still thinking of getting benefits.
How had this kind of "no profit, no early rising" behavior allowed him to survive in the martial world?
Chen Guojun really wanted to know.
Hey, do you even have friends?
No one would want to be friends with someone like you!
Yu Daohan coughed dryly and retorted, "Senior Chen, what do you mean by 'getting benefits'? Am I that kind of person?"
"Heh!"
Chen Guojun retorted unhappily, "Don't you know what kind of person you are?"
Yu Daohan explained, "If we join forces to defeat the enemy, we need to be sure of our success. You've brought all your assets, so you're confident, but I'm not."
"So?" Chen Guojun's face turned ashen.
He wished he could tell this little bastard to get lost and face the formidable enemy alone.
But then he reconsidered.
The auras of those above were terrifying. Each of them was at least at the level of the Black List.
Even with the Gu worms bolstering him, it was unrealistic for him to fight several of them alone.
"So, if I were to fall, you wouldn't stand a chance fighting them all by yourself."
Yu Daohan's reasoning was sound, and he wore an expression that suggested he was doing this for Chen Guojun's own good.
As the saying goes, if you want a horse to run wild, you must feed it well.
If you, Chen Guojun, want me to do something for you, shouldn't you give me some benefits?
This was reasonable and logical.
Besides, why don't you go ask around? When has Yu Daohan ever done a losing business?
He never did anything without profit.
"You shameless brat!"
Chen Guojun was so enraged that his face turned red, but he couldn't do anything to this brat.
He knew this brat wouldn't abandon him, but he was forced to give him benefits.
Who wouldn't be angry in this situation?
"Fine!"
Chen Guojun suddenly roared, "I'll give it to you, you little bastard."
With that, Chen Guojun took out four small bottles from his pocket and tossed them over.
Yu Daohan, with his quick reflexes, quickly caught the four small bottles.
Chen Guojun explained unhappily, "This Gu is called the 'Devouring Injury Gu.' As long as you're still breathing, even if your heart is ripped out or your head is severed, as long as you can reattach your head, swallowing this Devouring Injury Gu will instantly revive you to full health."