Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1217: Chapter 632: The Ceremony of Three Kowtows (Part 2)

Tianlan Saint Master nodded slightly and then said to Gu Sheng, "Gu Sheng, do you know that I have searched for a long time in the Treasure Pavilion but could not find a Spirit Sword truly suitable for you.

However, I do know of a place that houses a Supreme Treasure Sword with unparalleled power. If you obtain it, your abilities will be vastly enhanced."

Gu Sheng’s eyes lit up with excitement, and he quickly asked, "Saint Master, where is this treasure sword?"

"Ten Thousand Ghost Ridge," said Tianlan Saint Master. "It is the territory of Qinghe Holy Land, an ancient site where a Divine being fell, and also the most terrifying Death Forbidden Zone of Qinghe Holy Land.

Legend has it that deep within the forbidden zone lies the Supreme Treasure Sword, but to obtain it, one must not only venture deep into the zone but also be fated to it."

Daoist Xiushan turned pale upon hearing "Ten Thousand Ghost Ridge," and cried out, "Saint Master, absolutely not! That Ten Thousand Ghost Ridge is extremely dangerous, and almost no one who enters comes out alive. You’d be sending Gu Sheng to his death!"

The Great Elder stroked his beard thoughtfully and said, "Saint Master, you want Gu Sheng to go to Ten Thousand Ghost Ridge perhaps because his luck is strong, and you believe he won’t easily encounter misfortune?"

Tianlan Saint Master smiled slightly, "A place like Ten Thousand Ghost Ridge is all about luck. Gu Sheng has extraordinary luck; perhaps he really can obtain that treasure sword.

As far as I know, the power of that treasure sword might far exceed any Spirit Sword in the Xinghong Spirit Domain and could even rival the Wooden Sword of Qiankun Venerate King."

Gu Sheng said, "Saint Master, I am willing to go to Ten Thousand Ghost Ridge! No matter how dangerous it is, I must try."

Tianlan Saint Master was very pleased with Gu Sheng’s response and nodded, "Good! Go and prepare. Remember, do not tell anyone about this matter; you must ensure that the information does not leak."

Daoist Xiushan left the Heavenly Hall with Gu Sheng. The Great Elder watched their departing figures, still full of worries, and couldn’t help but ask Tianlan Saint Master, "Saint Master, are you truly at ease letting Gu Sheng go alone on this trial? What if he encounters an accident outside..."

Tianlan Saint Master revealed a mysterious smile and said softly, "He is not going alone."

Daoist Xiushan, dressed in a plain robe and with a solemn expression, handed an Information Jade Scroll that emitted a faint glow to Gu Sheng.

"Gu Sheng, within this Jade Scroll are records of the nine great cultivation lands discovered by our sect over the years, as well as the five infamous Death Forbidden Zones, including Ten Thousand Ghost Ridge."

His voice was deep and carried a hint of earnest concern, "Remember, Ten Thousand Ghost Ridge is extremely dangerous; do not venture there rashly. First, train in other places, gather enough strength before making plans."

Gu Sheng received the Jade Scroll with both hands, nodding slightly. He had already decided in his heart to make Ten Thousand Ghost Ridge the first stop in his training.

The more dangerous a place is, the more likely it hides unknown fortuitous encounters, which might be key to enhancing his strength.

He did not share his thoughts with Daoist Xiushan, only calmly saying, "Thank you, Uncle Xiushan, for the guidance. I know what I must do."

Daoist Xiushan looked at Gu Sheng with reluctant eyes and gently patted his shoulder, as if trying to convey all his blessings through this gesture. "Child, you must return safely. Uncle still wants to see you and the Goddess tie the knot."

Gu Sheng replied, "Rest assured, Uncle, I will return safely."

He turned and walked steadily out of the Book Collection Pavilion.

After leaving the Book Collection Pavilion, Gu Sheng headed towards the Water Spirit Pavilion. In his heart, there was a very important matter waiting to be completed, which was to fulfill the final step of the Heavenly Dao Marriage Certificate—to marry Gongsun Yue.

Tianlan Saint Mother and Gongsun Yue had been waiting here for a long time.

Seeing Gu Sheng arriving, Gongsun Yue’s eyes lit up, and she quickly walked up to him, eagerly saying, "Gu Sheng, I want to go training with you."

Tianlan Saint Mother spoke sternly, "Yue’er, this is absolutely out of the question. If you train with Gu Sheng, your strength may hold him back."

When Gongsun Yue heard this, she pouted, her face full of defiance, "Mother, I won’t hold him back. I also want to become stronger."

Tianlan Saint Mother said, "Foolish child, this is for your own good and for Gu Sheng’s good as well."

Gu Sheng slightly cupped his hands and said, "Holy Mother, Miss Gongsun. Let us first complete this last step of the Heavenly Dao Marriage Certificate."

Tianlan Saint Mother regained some of her solemn demeanor, "No need for formalities; since it’s like this, let’s proceed directly with fulfilling the marriage pact."

Gu Sheng cleared his throat and explained, "Fulfilling the Heavenly Dao Marriage Certificate is actually not complicated. We both need to use Spiritual Power to nurture this marriage certificate and try to resonate with the will of the Heavenly Dao.

Once the will of the Heavenly Dao descends, we will kowtow to it three times, and the marriage certificate will be considered fully effective."

Gongsun Yue looked surprised, "Is it that simple?"

Gu Sheng smiled and nodded, "Though it seems simple, it requires both of us to be fully focused to succeed."

Saying this, he took out the Heavenly Dao Marriage Certificate, which exuded a mysterious aura, and gently placed it on the stone table in front of them. Under Gu Sheng’s guidance, Gongsun Yue extended her hands and infused the marriage certificate with Spiritual Power.

Gu Sheng also channeled his Spiritual Power simultaneously. For a moment, their Spiritual Power mingled, circulating around the Heavenly Dao Marriage Certificate.

As the Spiritual Power was continuously infused, the runes on the Heavenly Dao Marriage Certificate began to move, and a mysterious and powerful aura gradually spread out.

Gongsun Yue closed her eyes tightly, and a slight sheen of sweat appeared on her forehead as she concentrated on sensing the mysterious will of the Heavenly Dao.

In her perception, the presence of the Heavenly Dao’s will faintly emerged. "I feel it!" Gongsun Yue exclaimed joyfully, opening her eyes to look at Gu Sheng. Gu Sheng also showed delight in his eyes, "Good, keep it up."

Meanwhile, Tianlan Saint Mother, feeling the descent of the Heavenly Dao’s will, experienced an intangible pressure all over her body. She was thankful, thankful she had not offended Gu Sheng in the past.

If any impulsive actions offended someone so closely connected with the Heavenly Dao Marriage Certificate, it might bring unimaginable disaster to the sect. She bowed slightly, expressing her reverence to the faintly-visible will of the Heavenly Dao.

While everyone in the Water Spirit Pavilion focused on the Heavenly Dao Marriage Certificate, a storm was brewing in the Purple Spirit Realm. The Young Master of the Supreme Immortal Sect, usually a dominant figure in the Purple Spirit Realm, suffered a major setback in the Xinghong Spirit Domain, causing a great uproar in the Purple Spirit Realm.

A more shocking piece of news quickly spread: the treasured daughter of the Purple Spirit Realm Master, Luo Xi, was already engaged to someone in the Xinghong Spirit Domain, and that someone was Gu Sheng. The news caused a frenzy in the entire Purple Spirit Realm, with countless people discussing it.

But that wasn’t all. Soon, another piece of news spread that the Azure Dragon Realm Son was about to become engaged to Luo Xi, fueling the storm in the entire Purple Spirit Realm.

Qiankun Venerate King, upon learning that Gu Sheng had lost his status as Luo Xi’s fiancé, felt his confidence swell. He had already harbored resentment towards Gu Sheng and now felt an opportunity had arisen.

"Hmph, Gu Sheng, without the connection to Luo Xi, how will you stand in this world? This time, I must descend to the Lower Realm again and take your life!"

Time passed, and within the Water Spirit Pavilion, Gu Sheng and Gongsun Yue concentrated entirely on nurturing the Heavenly Dao Marriage Certificate. As a day passed, their Spiritual Power, through continuous operation, developed a miraculous resonance.

With a slight buzzing sound, the light from the Heavenly Dao Marriage Certificate reached its peak. Gu Sheng and Gongsun Yue opened their eyes simultaneously, exchanged a glance, and stood up to perform a reverent triple kowtow to the almighty will of the Heavenly Dao.

Just as they finished kowtowing and Gu Sheng prepared to stand up, a powerful energy appeared out of nowhere. This energy surged toward Gu Sheng, flooding into his body without any obstruction.

Gu Sheng felt as if his body was a massive vessel being continuously filled with this powerful energy. Under the impact of this energy, his meridians emitted a continuous low humming sound.

As this energy continuously gathered and compressed, his realm unexpectedly soared in an instant, breaking through directly to the later stage of the Earth Palace Realm.