Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1317 - 682: Next Destination (Part 2)

"It’s now!"

Gu Sheng suddenly opened his eyes, and there were nine miniature dragons spiraling in his pupils.

Without hesitation, he swallowed the last piece of Holy Infant Grass, and the Yin Qi accumulated in his body for so long erupted at this moment.

"Crack—"

A crisp sound, heard only by Gu Sheng, came from his Dantian.

The nine dragon-shaped True Yuan that originally occupied the space there suddenly merged into one, transforming into a completely black Profound Yin Giant Dragon.

The giant dragon roared towards the sky, and the Yin Qi on Gu Sheng’s body instantly materialized, forming a thin Ice Crystal Armor.

"Success!"

Gu Sheng stood tall, the Ice Crystal Armor around him colliding with the intense Yang Qi, producing a grinding "sizz" sound.

Feeling the surging power within him, the corner of his mouth finally showed a hint of a smile.

Ling Xiao stood on a protruding rock, his eyes fixed on the seated figure in the distance, his teeth clenching unconsciously.

"How is this possible..."

Ling Xiao’s voice was almost squeezed out from between his teeth, the bulging veins on his forehead showing his inner turmoil.

Just a dozen days ago, he had finally reached mid Earth Palace Realm, thinking he could close the gap with Gu Sheng.

Yet the scene before him made all his efforts seem so laughable.

Gu Sheng was surrounded by Yang Qi so dense it was almost tangible, his aura rising, pushing towards late Heavenly Palace Realm!

"His foundation was clearly severely damaged, how did he recover in such a short time?"

Ling Xiao clenched his fists, his nails dug deep into his palms without realizing.

He clearly remembered Gu Sheng’s poor condition, yet now the opponent’s aura was so thick it was suffocating.

In the center of the Magma Lake, Gu Sheng hovered in mid-air, with boiling magma beneath him.

His eyes shut tight, his pores opened wide, greedily absorbing the Pure Yang Qi unique to Golden Crow Mountain.

Those crimson energies, like rivers converging into the sea, continuously poured into his body.

"Dominant physique... is this the legendary Innate Daoist Body?"

Ling Xiao shook his head bitterly, his eyes filled with both jealousy and helplessness.

He considered himself exceptionally gifted and a standout among Qinghe Holy Land’s young generation, yet compared to Gu Sheng, he was like a firefly to a bright moon.

At this moment, the Yang Qi surrounding Gu Sheng suddenly surged violently, forming a massive vortex.

Ling Xiao’s pupils contracted; he was too familiar with this sign—it was the heralding of a breakthrough!

"Damn it!"

Ling Xiao stomped the ground fiercely, and the rock beneath him shattered.

He had worked so hard to breakthrough, thinking he would catch up to Gu Sheng, but the opponent was once again about to leave him far behind.

At the center of the magma vortex, Gu Sheng suddenly opened his eyes, golden flames seeming to flicker in his pupils.

He formed seals with his hands, his Spiritual Power surging like rivers rushing, breaking through the realm’s barrier.

"Break!"

A low shout echoed in the magma space, Gu Sheng’s aura surged suddenly, his robe fluttering without wind.

The Yang Qi surrounding him seemed to heed a summon, flowing even more furiously into his body.

Ling Xiao’s face turned pale, and he could clearly feel that Gu Sheng’s aura was undergoing a transformation—late Heavenly Palace Realm, achieved!

"This guy..."

Ling Xiao gritted his teeth.

"No matter where he goes, he encounters opportunities; his fortune is truly defying the heavens!"

He recalled how much hardship he endured and how many precious resources he consumed to break through the realm.

But Gu Sheng? It seemed as if the heavens were assisting him, even the desperate place like Golden Crow Mountain could become his training ground.

"No, I can’t just sit and wait for demise!"

Ling Xiao’s eyes showed a ruthless glint.

His muscles bulged, Spiritual Power rampaging through his meridians.

If Gu Sheng could breakthrough here, why couldn’t Ling Xiao?

"Ha!"

With a loud shout, Ling Xiao charged deeper into the Magma Lake.

There was an invisible barrier there, separating different training areas of Golden Crow Mountain. The deeper he went, the denser the Yang Qi, the greater the pressure.

"Open it for me!"

Ling Xiao ran his mental method at full force and punched the barrier.

The barrier rippled and a crack appeared.

Without hesitation, he charged in,—

"Poof!"

Just upon entering, an overwhelming pressure made Ling Xiao’s face change dramatically.

He felt as though a mountain was weighing down on him, his organs mourning.

Before he could adapt, even more violent Yang Qi surged towards him, instantly overwhelming him.

"Ah!"

With a scream, Ling Xiao flew backward, heavily crashing onto the ground not far from Gu Sheng, spitting out blood that stained the front of his clothes.

"Cough, cough..."

Ling Xiao barely managed to sit up, his face pale.

He looked towards the deeper part of the barrier, his eyes full of unwillingness yet helplessness.

The gap was too large.

In the center of the Magma Lake, Gu Sheng seemed to sense something, turning to look in Ling Xiao’s direction.

Their gazes met in the air, one calm as water, the other complex and difficult to fathom.

"You’re too impatient."

Gu Sheng’s voice came faintly.

Ling Xiao coldly snorted.

He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, sat cross-legged and began to regulate his breathing.

"I just... wanted to see what the deeper part looks like."

Gu Sheng shook his head, saying no more.

He shut his eyes again, feeling the surging power within him. Late Heavenly Palace Realm, achieved. But this wasn’t enough, not by a long shot.

"Long Teng..."

Gu Sheng silently mouthed this name in his heart.

That was the formidable foe he must face, the true pinnacle among Qinghe Holy Land’s young generation.

Perhaps with his current strength, he could go toe-to-toe with him, but to kill the opponent was still a long way off.

"Within ten years, must reach Dao Palace Realm."

Gu Sheng made a firm resolution.

He knew how dangerous his situation was—the Killing Order from the Six Great Holy Lands was no joke.

Without sufficient strength, even self-preservation was a challenge.

The heat from the magma crashed against his face, but Gu Sheng was oblivious.

He began to organize the Spiritual Power within him, consolidating the realm he just ascended.

At the same time, he was contemplating the Yang Dao mysteries of Golden Crow Mountain.

"Nine Dragon Heaven and Earth Technique Second Level..."

Gu Sheng mouthed the mental method’s mantra in his heart. This supreme cultivation technique had a total of nine levels, each level up was a qualitative leap in power.

He had now roughly grasped the Second Level, but there was still a considerable gap to Small Success.

"Yang Dao..."

Gu Sheng thought reflectively. Golden Crow Mountain was a Land of Ultimate Yang, perfectly suited to comprehend Yang Dao.

If he could gain insights here, it would greatly benefit the cultivation of the Nine Dragon Heaven and Earth Technique.

Time passed by minute by minute, Gu Sheng completely engrossed in cultivation.

The Yang Qi surrounding him gradually changed, from the initial crimson red slowly took on a layer of pale gold.

Not far away, Ling Xiao, who had finished adjusting his breath, opened his eyes and saw this scene, a flash of shock in his gaze.

"This guy... he’s actually comprehending Yang Dao?"

A storm of shock arose in Ling Xiao’s heart. Yang Dao was one of the extremely dominant paths in the Three Thousand Great Paths, normal cultivators wouldn’t even dare to touch it, let alone comprehend it.

But Gu Sheng not only dared, he seemingly has considerable gains.

"Monster..."

Ling Xiao cursed in a low voice, yet couldn’t deny that the gap between him and the other was widening.

He forced himself to calm down and began to focus on his own cultivation.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

The Yang Qi within the magma space suddenly surged violently, the source being where Gu Sheng was located.

He slowly opened his eyes, golden light flowing in his gaze, his every gesture carrying a daunting aura.

"Late Heavenly Palace Realm, stabilized."

Gu Sheng felt the surging power within, nodding in satisfaction.

The three days of training not only consolidated his realm but offered minor insights into Yang Dao.

He stood up, his gaze directing towards the deeper part of the Magma Lake.

It was the core area of Golden Crow Mountain, where the concentration of Yang Qi was several times higher than here, naturally the pressure was also greater.

"It’s time for the next station."

Gu Sheng whispered softly to himself.

There, it was the training ground for Qinghe Holy Land’s mightiest Body Refiners, including two among the legendary Five Great Body Refiners.

Gu Sheng stood before the barrier, the magma rolling around, the sound of bubbles bursting akin to the growl of some ancient fierce beast.

The scorching air burned in his lungs, yet his mind felt clearer.

"Does this guy really dare to go in?"

Ling Xiao squinted, unconsciously pinching the hem of his clothes.