Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1189: Chapter 618: Don’t Be Reckless (2)

How could Gu Sheng let him escape easily? With a loud shout, he threw a punch toward Du Zhixin’s back.

Having no other option, Du Zhixin had to stop in his tracks and turn around to fend off with his sword.

Gu Sheng’s fist landed heavily on Du Zhixin’s sword, the powerful force causing Du Zhixin’s grip to split and blood to flow down the hilt, making his arm tremble involuntarily.

The impact forced Du Zhixin several steps back, and he couldn’t help but spit out a mouthful of blood.

Gu Sheng pressed the attack, taking advantage of his momentum. He launched a series of strikes at Du Zhixin, wielding the Three Realms Thunder Fist. Though less powerful than the Heaven-breaking Fist, it was less exhausting and could be used repeatedly.

Gu Sheng’s fists crackled with lightning, each hit accompanied by a muffled thunderous sound.

Under this onslaught, Du Zhixin could only defend, lacking the ability to counterattack, beaten back repeatedly. Blood kept seeping from his chest, quickly staining his clothing red.

Gu Sheng stared intently at Du Zhixin, not missing a single flaw.

Seizing an opening, he shouted, "Prepare to die!" His fist, brimming with power, slammed into Du Zhixin’s stomach.

Du Zhixin was struck by Gu Sheng’s punch, sent crashing straight into a small hill. The impact generated a huge cloud of dust and rubble, accompanied by a rumbling sound as the hill collapsed, burying Du Zhixin beneath it.

"Is he dead?" Gu Yu asked Gu Sheng excitedly, her voice urgent.

Gu Sheng did not respond, merely snorting coldly. He raised the ancient Reincarnation Bell, his inner Spiritual Power surging, releasing a fearsome power that struck the pile of rubble.

Before the Reincarnation Bell could land, Du Zhixin dashed out from the debris, wounded, with torn clothes and disheveled hair, clearly hurt but not out of the fight.

Initially, he intended to sneak attack Gu Sheng from the rubble, underestimating Gu Sheng’s extraordinary perception.

"Hmph, with such paltry tricks, you dare try to ambush me?" Gu Sheng taunted.

Gritting his teeth, Du Zhixin retorted, "How dare you speak of ambush when you attacked my junior brother without warning?"

"Aren’t you the disciple of the Second Elder?" Gu Sheng stared coldly at Du Zhixin.

"No rush, your identities will be confirmed soon enough."

From the direction of the Elder Hall came a terrifying force. It shot skyward, creating ripples in the space it traversed, shaking the Nine Provinces Land.

Du Zhixin’s face turned pale as he realized their fight had alarmed the members of the Elder Hall.

Gu Sheng sneered, thinking that as long as he delayed until the elders arrived, Du Zhixin would have no escape.

Du Zhixin’s expression turned ruthless, knowing he had to act before the elders arrived, or he’d surely die.

He decided to eliminate Shou Xiangwen to prevent further trouble. In a swift motion, he charged at Shou Xiangwen, but his real killing move remained hidden within his wide sleeves.

With sharp intuition, Gu Sheng saw through Du Zhixin’s intent at a glance.

He summoned the ancient Reincarnation Bell, which enlarged and securely enveloped Shou Xiangwen within it.

Gu Sheng unleashed the Heaven-breaking Fist, his Spiritual Power surging wildly, hurling it toward Du Zhixin with terrifying momentum.

Frustrated, Du Zhixin saw his attack neutralized by Gu Sheng. Facing Gu Sheng’s fierce counter, he could only retreat momentarily.

Gu Sheng watched Du Zhixin with indifference, knowing the elders would soon arrive.

Cursing in anger, Du Zhixin realized the unfavorable situation, ceased his attack, and turned to flee.

Gu Sheng was momentarily surprised, showing a hint of unexpectedness, but chose not to chase.

Shortly after, the Great Elder arrived first. Clad in a dark robe, he appeared before Gu Sheng.

The Great Elder surveyed the chaos around and asked, "Gu Sheng, what happened?"

Gu Sheng promptly replied respectfully, "Great Elder, someone poisoned me and sent assassins, but they failed."

The Great Elder inquired, "Where are they now?"

Gu Sheng pointed in the direction Du Zhixin fled and then to the place where Shou Xiangwen was shielded by the Reincarnation Bell.

The Great Elder said, "Release him."

Gu Sheng acknowledged and retracted the Reincarnation Bell.

At that moment, the Second Elder and Seventh Elder arrived on the scene. Seeing them, Gu Sheng’s expression turned grim.

The Second Elder, full of rage, immediately accused Gu Sheng angrily, "Gu Sheng, how dare you kill on the Holy Land Peak!"

Gu Sheng looked confused but quickly realized something might have happened, feeling an ominous premonition, so he quickly checked Shou Xiangwen’s life signs. When he found Shou Xiangwen lifeless, he was utterly shocked.

Gu Sheng instantly turned to the Second Elder, questioning loudly, "Was it you who killed Shou Xiangwen?"

The Second Elder laughed aloud mockingly, "Are you saying I killed my own disciple?" With that, an imposing aura burst from the Second Elder, pressing down on Gu Sheng threateningly.

Gu Sheng felt a pressure on his chest, forced back dozens of steps, his face blanching.

The Great Elder quickly stepped to Shou Xiangwen’s side. He knelt, placing his hand on Shou Xiangwen’s chest, carefully checking his heart.

After a moment, the Great Elder felt a faint heartbeat. Just as everyone was about to breathe a sigh of relief, Shou Xiangwen’s heart was seen cracking, the fissures spreading rapidly before shattering into blood clots.

With a moved expression, the Great Elder said solemnly, "Shou Xiangwen’s cause of death was his heart being shattered."

The Second Elder immediately pointed at Gu Sheng, cursing, "You treacherous disciple, you killed my disciple, and today I must avenge him!"

The Seventh Elder echoed, "Indeed, such vile deeds cannot be forgiven, and he must be slain as per Holy Land rules!"

Gu Yu, watching all this, couldn’t hold back and questioned the two elders, "On what grounds do you accuse Gu of the murder? There could be a misunderstanding!"

The Second Elder, dismissive of her words, raised a hand, unleashing a terrifying pressure towards Gu Yu.

Gu Yu felt a powerful force coming at her, unable to resist, and was sent flying.

Seeing Gu Yu attacked, Gu Sheng’s eyes turned bloodshot as he charged at the Second Elder.

The Second Elder viewed Gu Sheng’s advance with contempt, seeing it as an act of futility.

"Hmph, perhaps you can swagger on the Holy Road, but in the Xinghong Spirit Domain under my gaze, you’re nothing,"

Though Gu Sheng had gained fame through countless trials on the Holy Road, facing the Second Elder’s terrifying presence, he truly felt his insignificance. His Spiritual Power surged around him, trying to resist, yet was struggling under the Second Elder’s immense pressure.

The Second Elder’s intent shifted, causing nature’s Spiritual Energy to roil and a monstrous hand of Spiritual Power, spanning over ten thousand meters, formed, pressing toward Gu Sheng with a world-destroying force.

As it passed, space fissures rapidly expanded, emitting ominous booms.

Gu Sheng felt an unbeatable force pressing down, with his Spiritual Power failing and intense pain in his meridians making his face pale. Only then did he truly realize the Second Elder’s overwhelming power, so vast compared to his own.

"Killing you is but a simple matter," the Second Elder declared coldly, the downward speed of the massive hand increasing.

Gu Sheng watched the approaching hand in despair, filled with unwillingness.

The Great Elder, standing silently beside, began emitting black Spiritual Power, releasing a formidable aura. This made the Second Elder’s hand, which was suppressing Gu Sheng, tremble slightly.

The Seventh Elder, alarmed, quickly stepped forward to block the Great Elder, saying, "Great Elder, don’t act impulsively, the Second Elder..."