Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1661: Chapter 843: Boundless Glory (Part 2)

In the depths of his eyes, a turbulent killing intent surged like an undercurrent, nearly impossible to suppress. The Emperor Sect had a profound relationship with him, and Long Yundao was a respected elder who now met such an end!

He had to know, who!

In this oppressive silence, a voice with a hint of mockery and laziness emanated from beside a pillar not far away, breaking the heavy atmosphere.

"Tsk tsk tsk, what a moving scene."

The crowd looked toward the voice and saw a young man in a black outfit, with a hint of evil qi on his face, leaning against the pillar with arms crossed, leisurely watching, a playful smile tugging at his lips.

The young man in black seemed to relish being the center of attention; his gaze fell directly on Gu Sheng, his tone frivolous.

"Gu Sheng, right? My master has a message for you."

He paused, then spoke each word slowly and clearly, his voice resonating throughout the hall.

"The downfall of the Emperor Sect counts as your first ’gift’. I hope you like it. As for the next ’gift’..."

He deliberately dragged out his tone, watching as Gu Sheng’s eyes turned icy cold, smiling more smugly.

"It’s already sent to Wuyun City. Calculate the time, the assassins dispatched should have arrived in Wuyun City and begun their work by now? Hehe."

The words "Wuyun City" pierced Gu Sheng’s heart like the sharpest ice cone! It’s where his foundation lies, where he must protect his people!

Boom—!

The long-restrained terrifying killing intent erupted from Gu Sheng like a volcano accumulating for millennia!

A visibly chilling aura spread explosively from him, the hall’s temperature suddenly dropped, and a thin layer of frost formed on the ground! Those nearby couldn’t help but shiver, feeling as if their souls might freeze under this murderous intent!

"You, courting, death!"

Gu Sheng’s voice seemed to originate from the Nine Nether Hell, filled with endless cold and anger; as he stepped forward, the entire Linyin Pavilion seemed to tremble, a powerful aura crushing toward the young man in black like a mountain!

Yet, faced with this overwhelming killing intent and terrifying aura, the young man in black showed no fear; instead, a sly smile of achieved scheme appeared on his face.

"My task is complete. Gu Sheng, enjoy the feast my master prepared for you! I’ll be waiting below, hahahaha..."

In a burst of laughter, just before Gu Sheng’s aura reached him, the young man’s gaze dimmed instantly, his aura dispersed like a punctured balloon, dropping limply with no vitality.

Unexpectedly, after delivering the message, he directly severed all his vitality, leaving no chance for questioning!

Gu Sheng stopped before the corpse of the young man in black, looking at the rapidly cooling body, his murderous intent not only failed to weaken but became more solid and terrifying.

The hall fell silent, everyone stunned by this series of events, the air heavy with a suffocating sense of oppression.

The Emperor Sect destroyed, the Sect Master dead.

Wuyun City under attack, assassins arrived.

The mastermind sent a "gift", the messenger self-slain.

A string of messages, each more shocking, each more perilous than the last.

Gu Sheng stood there like a cold sculpture, only those deep eyes surged with enough anger to burn everything and a chilling murderous intent. Long Yundao’s tragic end, the young man’s mocking words, especially the possible tragedy happening in "Wuyun City", gnawed at his heart like venomous snakes.

The storm is coming, killing intent is revealed.

This Great Wilderness City is destined to be no longer peaceful.

The air within Linyin Pavilion seemed to freeze into ice, so heavy it was hard to breathe. The chilling aura emanating from Gu Sheng made everyone present feel as if they were in bone-freezing weather, penetrating to their marrow.

"Wu, Yun, City..."

Gu Sheng almost squeezed out the three words from between his teeth, each laced with bloody coldness. The grief of Long Yundao’s fall and the anxiety over Wuyun City’s attack gnawed at his heart like two venomous snakes.

"Gu, this matter is suspicious; it’s likely a distraction or there’s another ambush; we must plan carefully..."

Situ Qingfeng endured the chilling killing intent, stepping forward, and advised with concern.

He knew well that the master behind the young man in black had significant schemes, and Gu Sheng’s immediate departure might play right into their hands.

"Plan carefully?"

Gu Sheng abruptly turned, those deep eyes now a blood-red, surging with near-tangible killing intent.

"My family is being slaughtered, and you ask me to plan carefully?!"

He ignored Situ Qingfeng’s persuasion, his gaze like lightning sweeping over the Linyin Pavilion guards—"Linlang Guards"!

"Linlang Guards, heed my command!"

Gu Sheng’s voice wasn’t loud, yet it carried indisputable authority, like thunder booming in every Linlang Guard’s ear.

"Present!"

Dozens of sturdy, uniformed silver-armored guards responded in unison, their voices shaking the roof tiles.

Perhaps they had previously speculated about Gu Sheng’s identity, but seeing Xia Wuyou’s attitude toward him and the lack of intervention from the pavilion’s senior figures, they immediately understood whose orders they should follow.

"Follow me, to Wuyun City!"

Gu Sheng’s words were succinct, yet contained the fury to burn heaven and boil the sea.

Without hesitation, his figure moved, transforming into a blurred green shadow, like an arrow leaving the string, shooting toward the core teleportation array within Linyin Pavilion leading to various places.

Dozens of Linlang Guards moved in unison, like a silver torrent of steel, closely following, their heavy footsteps making a heart-palpitating roar, highlighting a cold killing aura.

Situ Qingfeng watched Gu Sheng’s determined back, opened his mouth, but finally all words of persuasion turned into a helpless sigh.

He knew that at this moment, no one could stop Gu Sheng.

He could only pray in silence, hoping Wuyun City could hold out until Gu Sheng arrived.

...

Meanwhile, miles away in Wuyun City, a different scene unfolded entirely.

The Gu family of Wuyun City had undergone significant changes since months ago.

Through Gu Sheng’s secret planning and strong support from his companions, he swiftly eradicated the faction of Great Elder Gu Yuanshan, who harbored disloyal intentions, consolidating family power, and subsequently annexing the once rival Wang family and the notorious Blood Saber Village outside the city, absorbing their forces and territory.

What further elevated the Gu family’s prestige was their apparent backing by a mysterious and powerful "Holy Land" force, recognized with the "Holy Land name".

This propelled the Gu family to unprecedented fame in surrounding dozen cities, becoming the most prominent and promising power to emerge as the largest family, enjoying infinite glory.

The Gu family’s mansion expanded several times over, high walls, grand courtyards, pavilions and lofts, displaying formidable dignity. The mansion was bustling with activity, a scene of busy splendor.

After removing Gu Yuanshan and other malignant forces, Family Head Gu Lie used a combination of iron-fisted and subtle means to select and support reliable talents from other branches, assigning them various businesses and affairs. Meanwhile, the Gu family also absorbed many smaller clans and forces as vassals.

Their business span no longer limited to the original Heavenly Town Escort Agency; they expanded into all aspects of Martial Artists’ lives, including Elixir Pills, Weapons, Materials, Intelligence, etc., all growing increasingly in scale.

The entrance of the Gu Family Mansion saw endless flows of traffic daily, a bustling scene, with envoys or representatives from surrounding cities, sects, and families often bearing lavish gifts, hoping to discuss cooperation and establish relations with the now flourishing Gu family.