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Chapter 1442: Chapter 744: Long Time No See
“However, Gu Sheng must die!”
“Grandfather means…”
“I have already figured out his background.”
The ancestor’s eyes were filled with killing intent.
“The Nine Great Cave Heavens are indeed astonishing, but he is ultimately just in the Earth Martial Realm. Once we return to Great Wilderness City, I will ask a few old friends to take action and ensure he is completely eradicated!”
Meng Xiao hesitated and said.
“Wouldn’t there be a major power behind Gu Sheng…”
“Foolish!”
The ancestor shouted harshly.
“Since we are already at odds, we must eliminate the roots completely! Otherwise, once he grows up, it will be the day of our Meng Family’s annihilation! Remember, in the realm of cultivation, it’s either you or me, and there’s no room for mercy!”
Meng Xiao trembled all over, then solemnly replied.
“Grandson will remember grandfather’s teachings!”
The ancestor said no more, fully activating the tunneling light.
His surface was calm, but his heart was storming with waves of terror.
That Gu Sheng was only at the Earth Martial Realm cultivation, yet he could withstand his Ten Thousand Thunder Heart Piercing Palm, almost slicing his head off with a sword! This child must be removed, or he will become a major threat in the future!
Inside the Divine Craft Maze Palace, time seemed to stand still.
Gu Sheng sat cross-legged, surrounded by a faint golden halo, and after several hours of adjustment, most of his injuries had recovered.
He slowly opened his eyes, a flash of brilliance flickered and disappeared, the Qi-Blood within him surged, emitting a low rumbling sound.
“The body strength is still insufficient.”
Gu Sheng introspected, his brows slightly furrowed. Although he won the battle against the Meng Family Ancestor, it also exposed the shortcomings of his physical body.
Without the support of the Dual Consciousness Sea Secret Technique, he might not have been able to withstand the full-force strike of a Heavenly Martial Realm master.
He stood up, his bones making crisp cracking sounds, and turned to look at Yue Shen Gong standing quietly beside him.
“Thank you, Senior, for your protection.”
Yue Shen Gong nodded expressionlessly, as the Divine Craft Maze Palace began to slowly dissipate under his hand seals. With the space twisting, Gu Sheng once again appeared in the dense forest of the Spirit Flame Mountain Range.
Sunlight scattered through the gaps in the leaves, and Gu Sheng squinted, adjusting to the external light.
As he stabilized his footing, hurried footsteps approached from behind.
“Young Master Gu!”
Xie Qingxuan’s voice carried undisguised delight.
She rushed forward, her eyes filled with incredulity.
“We’ve been looking for you for a long time, you suddenly disappeared…”
Gu Sheng turned around and saw Xie Qingxuan and Xie He standing not far away.
Xie Qingxuan’s dress was a bit disheveled, clearly having been on the run; meanwhile, Xie He kept his head down, not daring to meet his eyes.
“I have a Magical Treasure that can conceal my presence.”
Gu Sheng said casually.
“I sustained some injuries during the fight with the Meng Family Ancestor and needed to recuperate.”
“Meng Family Ancestor?!”
Xie Qingxuan gasped, her beautiful eyes wide open.
“That Heavenly Martial Realm expert?”
Gu Sheng nodded slightly without saying more. But Xie Qingxuan’s heart was already churning with waves of terror — the seemingly ordinary young man before her could actually hold his own against a Heavenly Martial Realm expert, even severely injuring him!
Xie Qingxuan solemnly bowed.
“Young Master Gu, when we invited you initially, we took you as a fellow Martial Artist. Now, knowing your strength, three hundred High-grade Spirit Stones are really insufficient as compensation. Please accompany us back to Great Wilderness City; the Xie Family will surely offer generous rewards!”
Gu Sheng shook his head, his tone calm.
“I came to the Spirit Flame Mountain Range for my own reasons, and accompanying you was merely an escort along the way. Three hundred Spirit Stones are enough.”
“But…”
“If you truly want to increase the price.
Gu Sheng interrupted her, the corners of his mouth curling into a faint smile.
“The Xie Family may not be able to afford a Martial Artist with Heavenly Martial Realm combat power.”
Xie Qingxuan was stunned.
She understood Gu Sheng’s words were not false — in Great Wilderness City, a Heavenly Martial Realm expert was already a top-tier existence, one that any family would spare no expense to court.
Three hundred High-grade Spirit Stones were indeed barely enough to hire someone at the Peak of the Earth Martial Realm.
“Let’s consider it as forming a goodwill connection.”
Gu Sheng said calmly, his gaze shifting to the majestic mountains in the distance.
Xie Qingxuan’s expression was complex, filled with gratitude, yet indescribable emotions.
She bit her lip but ultimately did not persist further.
At this moment, Xie He cautiously moved forward, his face plastered with a flattering smile.
“Senior Gu, earlier I was blind to your mountain-like presence, please forgive me…”
Gu Sheng didn’t even glance at him, instead speaking to Xie Qingxuan.
“In the Spirit Flame Mountain Range, there’s a Secret Realm hidden. The Spirit Flame Immortal Grass you are looking for should be inside the Secret Realm.”
“Secret Realm?”
Xie Qingxuan exclaimed in surprise.
“No wonder we’ve searched for so long and found nothing…”
“The entrance to the Secret Realm is in the core area of the mountain range.”
Gu Sheng’s gaze was profound.
“Let’s proceed directly.”
Xie Qingxuan exchanged a glance with Xie He and nodded simultaneously. Having a powerful expert like Gu Sheng lead them was a welcome opportunity.
As the three of them were about to set out, Gu Sheng abruptly paused, his brows furrowing.
He keenly sensed something unusual, as if something was secretly watching them.
“What’s wrong?”
Xie Qingxuan noticed his anomaly and asked in a low voice.
Gu Sheng didn’t answer immediately; instead, he discreetly operated the Dual Consciousness Sea Secret Technique, spreading his spiritual power around.
However, after scanning within a hundred-foot radius, he found nothing.
“Strange…”
Gu Sheng murmured to himself.
“It seems like there’s someone, but I can’t find any trace.”
Xie Qingxuan nervously looked around, but in the dense forest, all she could hear was the sound of wind rustling the leaves, with no sign of anything unusual.
“It could be an illusion.”
Gu Sheng ultimately shook his head.
“Let’s move on.”
The three continued deeper into the mountain range, their figures soon disappearing into the thick forest.
About two hundred feet behind them, a slender figure slowly stepped from behind a tree.
Liu Qingyun’s face was dark, and her eyes were filled with malicious resentment.
“Xie Qingxuan… why are you always able to get strong people to protect you?”
She whispered through clenched teeth, her fingers unconsciously caressing the Jade Pendant on her chest.