Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1443: Chapter 744: Long Time No See (Part 2)

The Jade Pendant emitted a faint blue light, forming an invisible barrier, which thwarted Gu’s spiritual power probing.

“Senior Brother Gu, can we really find that millennium Fire Lingzhi?”

Xie Qingxuan asked softly, sweat beading on her forehead, yet her eyes could not hide the anticipation within.

Gu Sheng didn’t turn his head, just slightly nodded.

“According to ancient records, Fire Lingzhi grows in extremely hot places. Most likely near the main peak of the Spirit Flame Mountain Range.”

“Don’t rush, Junior Sister Qingxuan.”

The sturdy young man walking at the end laughed.

“With Senior Brother Gu leading the way, there should be no problem.”

Upon hearing this, Xie Qingxuan’s cheeks blushed slightly, and she secretly glanced at the tall figure ahead.

Suddenly, Gu Sheng raised his hand to signal a stop.

He furrowed his brows slightly, raising his right hand gently, a wave of invisible spiritual power dispersing forward.

“Something’s wrong.”

Gu Sheng murmured.

Xie He immediately looked around vigilantly.

“Demon Beast?”

“No.”

Gu Sheng shook his head, confusion in his eyes.

“We just passed through a barrier.”

Xie Qingxuan’s eyes widened in surprise.

“A barrier? Why did I not feel anything?”

“It’s an array.”

Gu explained.

“Very subtle, hard to detect unless one’s spiritual power is special.”

The three continued onward and soon arrived at the foot of the main peak.

The scene before them made Xie Qingxuan gasp in shock—the top of the mountain, which should have been towering into the clouds, was instead a giant volcanic crater, with magma flowing slowly beneath, emitting a scorching air.

“How… how is this possible?”

Xie Qingxuan stammered.

“From outside, the main peak clearly appears intact!”

Gu Sheng’s eyes gleamed.

“Blinding Technique.

The array not only hid the entrance but changed the appearance of the entire mountain.”

He turned to Xie He.

“Check around to see if there are any traces of Demon Beasts.”

Xie He nodded, his figure flickered and disappeared into the dense forest.

Though not as powerful as Gu Sheng, his perception as a practitioner of Body Cultivation far surpassed ordinary people.

Xie Qingxuan stared at the volcanic crater, eyes filled with fear and anticipation.

“Senior Brother Gu, could the Fire Lingzhi be inside?”

Gu Sheng did not answer immediately. He closed his eyes, concentrating his spirit, and his spiritual power extended toward the crater. Moments later, he opened his eyes, slightly furrowing his brows.

“The Secret Realm entrance may be within the magma.”

“How do we get inside?”

Xie Qingxuan asked anxiously.

“Grandfather’s injury can’t be delayed any longer!”

Gu Sheng glanced at her reassuringly.

“Don’t worry. I sense the entrance is linked to the array and may only appear during the day. Since it’s already evening, we’ll camp as planned and explore tomorrow.”

Xie Qingxuan suddenly realized, eyes filled with admiration.

“Senior Brother Gu is so considerate.”

Just then, Xie He returned, dusting off his clothes.

“No powerful Demon Beasts within three miles, just small creatures, not a threat.”

“Thank you.”

Gu Sheng nodded.

“I’ll keep watch tonight.”

Xie He grinned.

“No need to trouble Senior Brother, I’ll do it. Tomorrow we’ll rely on Senior Brother to enter the Secret Realm.”

Gu Sheng pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

“Alright. But…”

He paused, eyes cautious.

“I still feel something unusual, you both stay alert tonight.”

Xie He and Xie Qingxuan exchanged glances, though puzzled, they solemnly agreed.

As night fell, the three set up camp not far from the volcanic crater.

Xie He paced around the campsite, vigilantly observing his surroundings.

Gu Sheng and Xie Qingxuan each rested in their tent.

Little did they know, on an ancient tree a few hundred yards from the campsite, a slender figure was stealthily hiding.

Liu Qingyun pressed closely against the tree trunk, an old Jade Pendant on her chest emitted a faint glow.

“Hmph, Gu Sheng, let’s see where you can escape this time.”

She muttered to herself, eyes filled with venomous light.

The glow of the Jade Pendant suddenly intensified briefly, Liu Qingyun’s face changed slightly, quickly taking out a talisman from her bosom and crushed it.

Several shadows descended from the sky, led by a young man in a golden robe, his expression cold and brow filled with arrogant pride.

“Liu Qingyun, what are you doing hiding here?”

The golden-robed youth Xu Hansong questioned coldly, eyes full of displeasure.

Liu Qingyun immediately adopted a fawning expression.

“Senior Brother Xu, calm your anger. I’ve discovered a Secret Realm and was about to inform you.”

“A Secret Realm?”

Xu Hansong raised an eyebrow.

“Where is it?”

Liu Qingyun pointed in the direction of the volcano mouth.

“Right over there, but…”

She pretended to hesitate.

“It has already been discovered by Gu Sheng and his group.”

“Gu Sheng?”

Xu Hansong’s pupils suddenly contracted, and his voice abruptly rose.

“Are you referring to the Gu Sheng who seized the Tongming Treasure Mirror Fragment?”

Liu Qingyun secretly rejoiced but feigned fear on her face.

“That’s him.

Their group consists of three people, and their strength is not weak, especially Gu Sheng…”

“Shut up!”

Xu Hansong interrupted sharply, his eyes boiling with murderous intent.

“Good, very good. Last time, he escaped by luck, but this time I will take his life!”

Liu Qingyun pretended to be worried.

“Senior Brother Xu, Gu Sheng is cunning and devious; you must be careful.”

Xu Hansong sneered coldly.

“Just a mere Gu Sheng, and you think he deserves my caution?”

He turned and commanded the four subordinates behind him.

“Set up the Heaven and Earth Net, tonight I want him dead with no burial place!”

Liu Qingyun quickly spoke.

“Senior Brother Xu’s Divine Power is unmatched. My meager strength might hinder you. Why not let me assist from the outskirts?”

Xu Hansong glanced at her disdainfully.

“Suit yourself.”

After speaking, he waved his sleeve and rose Sky-controlling with his four subordinates, flying towards the main peak.

Once they were far away, the sycophantic expression on Liu Qingyun’s face instantly vanished, replaced by icy ridicule.

“Fool, you think you can kill Gu Sheng? However… you’re perfect as my pawn.”

She gently touched the Jade Pendant on her chest, her eyes filled with complexity.

“I hope that person arrives in time…”

Meanwhile, in the camp, Gu Sheng abruptly opened his eyes.

Though he didn’t spot Liu Qingyun, he sensed several powerful auras approaching. A wisp of azure True Qi silently condensed in his palm as he sat up, eyes fixed on the tent’s entrance.

“Five Heavenly Martial Realm auras… approaching the main peak.”

Gu Sheng murmured to himself, quickly standing up.

His figure, under the moonlight, was like a phantom, arriving in front of Xie Qingxuan’s tent in a few leaps.

“Qingxuan!”

Gu Sheng called softly.

The tent’s curtain was lifted, revealing Xie Qingxuan’s beautiful face with a questioning look.

“Strong individuals are approaching. You and Xie He must hide in the cave behind the mountain immediately.”

Gu Sheng’s tone was urgent.

“Do not emit any Spiritual Power waves.”

Xie Qingxuan’s complexion changed but quickly calmed down.

“What about you?”

“I will confront them.”

Gu Sheng’s eyes held coldness.

“Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing.”

Xie Qingxuan nodded and turned to wake the sleeping Xie He.

After watching them leave, Gu Sheng turned and sped up towards the mountain peak.

In the night sky, five tunneling lights sliced through the darkness, halting above the main peak of Spirit Flame Mountain.

The tunneling lights dissipated, revealing five figures, led by the elder of Sun and Moon Sect, Xu Hansong.

“Who’s below?”

A loud voice came from the sky.

“The Spirit Flame Mountain Secret Realm is now occupied by our Sun and Moon Sect. Leave quickly!”

Gu Sheng stood on the mountaintop, his robe flapping in the wind, looking up at those in the sky. When he heard the words “Sun and Moon Sect,” his expression slightly froze.

“Sun and Moon Sect?”

Gu Sheng murmured in his heart.

“What a small world indeed…”

At this moment, a cold voice sounded.

“Gu Sheng? How can it be you!”

Gu Sheng turned toward the voice, seeing Xu Hansong’s sinister face glaring under the moonlight.

The old grudges from the Great Wilderness City instantly flooded his mind, and Gu Sheng’s gaze turned icy.

“Elder Xu, it’s been a while.”

Gu Sheng said indifferently, his voice showing no emotion.

Xu Hansong’s eyes surged with murderous intent.

“Excellent! Today is the day I claim your head and wash away the shame my Sun and Moon Sect faced in Great Wilderness City!”

Gu Sheng chuckled coldly.

“Elder Xu opens his mouth quite boldly. I am now a person of Great Wilderness City. Killing me, your Sun and Moon Sect may not bear the consequences.”

Among the members of Sun and Moon Sect, a middle-aged man’s expression subtly changed upon hearing this, speaking in a low voice.