Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1129: Chapter 588: A War Sparked by an Herb_2

Gu Sheng made up his mind, and everyone immediately headed to higher ground.

The mountain was steep and difficult to climb upward. Lan Yao was at the front, gripping the stone tightly with both hands and feet.

The Divine Power within him had already been unleashed, but a gust of wind swept by, causing his figure to sway uncontrollably.

Seeing him in such danger, a member of the Elf Clan couldn’t help but shout, "Second Young Master, be careful!"

Hearing the voices of the crowd, Lan Yao didn’t turn back.

The stone beneath him had grown increasingly narrow, making any further movement difficult. Turning around was a luxury for him, so he just replied and continued forward.

Seeing the Elf Clan still trying to follow, Gu Sheng stopped them immediately.

"Don’t continue following. The stones ahead can’t bear much weight; you going up will make him fall."

Hearing this, the Elf Clan stopped immediately.

"Brother Sheng, is there any way we can help the Second Young Master?"

"No way. The path ahead is steep; he can only rely on his own strength to bring back the herbs. We can only watch from afar."

Gu Sheng spoke these words calmly, but the Elf Clan remained anxious yet could only wait in place.

Lan Yao moved on alone, meeting fewer and fewer obstacles, but his figure swayed more violently. Sweat continuously rolled down his forehead, yet he kept moving forward bit by bit.

Seeing his body extending outward, entirely suspended by a stone mid-air, everyone’s heart jumped into their throat.

Gu Sheng kept a close watch on him, with Divine Power in his hands constantly churning.

Everyone knew he was holding a fallback plan; if Lan Yao fell, Gu Sheng’s Divine Power could lend him a helping hand. Yet even so, they remained on tenterhooks.

As Lan Yao slowly moved forward, just one step away from the herb, sudden rapid footsteps sounded behind the group.

Gu Sheng was startled, turned back, and saw a group of strangers, faces full of murderous intent, approaching uncached. He could easily sense the strange aura from them.

Knowing these people had ill intentions, Gu Sheng immediately turned around to shield everyone in front of him alone.

"Who are you?!"

Gu Sheng struck first, which caused the adversaries to burst into cynical laughter.

"We spotted this herb first and have already left our aura here. You brazenly snatched it, and you still have the nerve to ask who we are?!"

Feeling their murderous aura, Gu Sheng squinted slightly.

"You’re not from Kunming Mountain."

There was no question in his tone, and the others didn’t refute.

"So what if we’re not from Kunming Mountain? You’re not either. We spotted this herb first; it belongs to us!"

Once he confirmed their identity, a cold smile surfaced on Gu Sheng’s face.

"Since neither of us is from Kunming Mountain, it’s naturally first come, first served."

"Nonsense! We left our aura here a long time ago; you forcibly seized our herbs! If you wish to take them away, you’ll have to give up your lives!"

Hearing his outrageous remarks, Gu Sheng’s cold smile deepened.

"If you want our lives, you’d better see if you have the skills to take them!"

Seeing that Gu Sheng wouldn’t give an inch, that person unleashed his Divine Power.

Just then, another group hurriedly arrived.

"Stop! Interrupting Kunming Mountain’s business, are you tired of living?"

Upon hearing this, the person who just spoke laughed heartily.

"So what if they’re from Kunming Mountain? On your territory, I still do as I please. None of you combined can match me, and you dare step up to provoke? You must have a death wish!"

"Even if it means death, we won’t let you succeed! These are Kunming Mountain’s possessions, and there’s no way you’ll get them!"

"I’m telling you, this item is mine for sure!"

After speaking, he suddenly turned to look at Gu Sheng, and retracted his murderous aura saying, "Why don’t you join forces with me? Once we defeat the Kunming Mountain people, we’ll split the herbs equally."

Hearing this, Gu Sheng only found it laughable.

Just moments ago, they were determined to kill, and now he’s trying to recruit him?

As Gu Sheng was about to speak, the Kunming Mountain crowd shouted, "Don’t cooperate with this villain! This belongs to Kunming Mountain; he can’t take it, and neither can you!"

Gu Sheng was somewhat speechless, locking eyes with him.

"If I were to team up with him, you wouldn’t stand a chance against us."

"So what? You’re in Kunming Mountain now; even if you kill us, we have countless disciples who can take your life!"

Seeing his cocky demeanor, Gu Sheng pinched his brow.

"Actually, he can recruit me, just as well as you can."

Upon hearing Gu Sheng’s words, that person was taken aback.

"What do you mean? You’re not with him?"

Hearing this, Gu Sheng and company felt utterly helpless.

At this moment, they all suspected something wasn’t right in this person’s mind. Otherwise, how could he fail to discern right from wrong?

"Which eye of yours saw me with him? Before you arrived, we were all trying to take each other’s lives!"

"And then? You joined forces to deal with Kunming Mountain?"

"Nonsense! When did you see me agree to him? How could Kunming Mountain have an idiot like you!"

Gu Sheng yelled angrily, making that person’s face redden with anger.

"You still say you’re not with him! I say you are; hand over your life!"

As soon as those words fell, he acted blindly.

When the aura came, someone beside Gu Sheng spoke, "You see, the people of Kunming Mountain are a bunch of idiots. It’s better for you and me to join forces to get the herbs quickly, isn’t it?"

Gu Sheng didn’t answer his question, instead took out the Fire Spirit Dagger, looking at him with cold indifference.

"Even if Kunming Mountain is lacking, they are still a renowned sect, whereas you are nothing but a crooked path."

Hearing this, that person’s expression changed, and his murderous intent intensified.

Gu Sheng, holding the Fire Spirit Dagger, directly charged at him.

His momentum was far stronger than the Kunming Mountain people. With his first move, the Kunming Mountain people were stunned.

Seeing him stop there, Gu Sheng gritted his teeth and said, "What are you waiting for? Waiting for him to take our lives?"

Speaking, Gu Sheng’s hands didn’t pause, and he stabbed with the Fire Spirit Dagger again and again, each time going full force.

The person hesitated for a moment, seemingly pondering, then attacked again, standing with Gu Sheng.

Seeing him finally react, Gu Sheng exhaled deeply, releasing all his Divine Power and led the group to charge.

Gu Sheng’s ruthless tactics were clearly aiming for their lives, and Shi Lou and the others went all out, directly pushing back the Kunming Mountain and the sect’s forces.

Seeing Gu Sheng and the others’ strength so formidable, the rival was hit back repeatedly, almost unable to hold on, and looked at Gu Sheng saying, "If you join me now, I’ll hand over the herbs, all yours alone. If you don’t, after killing me, Kunming Mountain won’t give you the herbs!"

Seeing his attempts to instigate division, the Kunming Mountain crowd grew furious.

"Our matters don’t need your input! The main thing now is for us, the renowned sects, to join forces and defeat your crooked paths!"

After speaking, he hurriedly glanced at Gu Sheng.

"Don’t listen to his provocations; as long as you lend me a hand, these herbs are yours!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Sheng raised an eyebrow, turning to look at Lan Yao, who was still pushing hard.

"Lan Yao, did you hear that?"

Lan Yao dared not turn back to see him, only loudly responding, "Heard!"

Turning back, Gu Sheng made his move once more.

"The Kunming Sect guys are right; you crooked paths deserve to die! How dare you come to their territory and cause trouble, you must be tired of living! Prepare to die!"

With those words, Gu Sheng charged up, coming with the obvious intent of taking his life. Seeing Gu Sheng like this, the Kunming Sect people also rushed ahead.

The two strong forces joined and directly overwhelmed the opposing forces.

Taking advantage of an unguarded moment, Gu Sheng’s Fire Spirit Dagger slashed down fiercely, instantly taking that person’s life!