Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1741: Chapter 883: Elegant Arrangement (Part 2)

When he clearly perceived the profound, unfathomable aura of the Sect Realm emanating from Gu Sheng, he felt as if struck by lightning, suddenly frozen in place!

His eyes widened, mouth agape, fingers trembling as he pointed at Gu Sheng, his face filled with extreme shock and disbelief, as if witnessing the most unbelievable thing in the world, his voice sharp and distorted from excessive astonishment.

"Se-Sect Realm?! Qingyun... how... how could you have reached the Sect Realm?! This is impossible!!!"

Gu Lie felt as if sitting on a bed of needles, springing up from his seat only to be pressed back down by an invisible force, carefully perched only halfway on the chair.

His gaze darted like a startled rabbit between Gu Sheng, whose aura was deep and visage calm, and Tantai Xueling, whose demeanor was exceptionally refined and aloof, his face was filled with a dreamy disbelief.

This son of his... unexpectedly appeared at the core area of this obviously high-standard Linyin Pavilion, and judging by Miss Tantai’s attitude towards him, there seemed to be an underlying equality, perhaps even an imperceptible... indication of him taking the lead? What’s more, that made his heart race, almost unable to breathe—Sect Realm! Qingyun’s undisguised aura was unmistakably that of a true Sect Realm master!

This... what’s going on here?! Gu Lie felt like his decades of understanding had been utterly overturned at this moment.

His Adam’s apple rolled with difficulty, he forced out a smile uglier than crying, cautiously addressing the silent Tantai Xueling beside him, his voice carrying an unwitting humility.

"Tan... Tantai Miss, thank you... thank you to your pavilion for taking in my son, giving him... giving him a place to stay."

Tantai Xueling’s clear gaze fell upon him, not showing any anomaly because of his awkwardness; instead, her tone was somewhat more gentle than usual.

"Mr. Gu need not be formal. Linlang Pavilion and Gu... and Qingyun are exceedingly friendly, you need not be restrained here, think of it like your own home."

"Your own home..."

Gu Lie murmured the words, looking around at the Spiritual Energy-filled, elegantly decorated yet extraordinary underground hall, instead of relaxing, he became even more tense, not knowing where to put his hands and feet.

He abruptly turned, seemingly to vent all his shock, doubt, and worry, feigning anger as he glared at Gu Sheng, his voice involuntarily rising.

"You brat! What... what is this cultivation you possess?! And why are you here? For the past half a year, what on earth have you been through?!"

However, beneath this feigned anger lay turbulent and complex emotions.

He instinctively calculated the time in his mind—since Qingyun left the Gu family, it’s only been six months at most! In six months, from First Level Heaven all the way up to... Sect Realm?!

Breaking through one major realm a month?! This... this can’t be merely described as talent or fortune! This is simply a myth! A legend! When he himself stumbled through cultivation from the Postnatal Realm to the Yellow Martial Realm, it took him thirty whole years! Thirty years! Compared to his son’s speed... Gu Lie only felt a chill rushing from his soles to his Heavenly Spirit cover, his scalp tingling!

Seeing his father’s forcibly calm yet shock and worry-filled eyes, Gu Sheng’s heart warmed slightly, his tone remained calm as he explained.

"Father, through some fortuitous coincidence and embarking on a new path, I have rebuilt and thus reached my current cultivation. As for this place, Linyin Pavilion is now one of my foundations."

He paused, observing Gu Lie’s still incredulous expression, and added.

"Sect Realm is merely a level, it’s nothing. Perhaps soon, King Realm won’t be difficult either. Father, you should stay here with peace of mind and treat it as your own home."

"Sect Realm... merely? King Realm... not difficult?"

Gu Lie opened his mouth, feeling his tongue get tied, finally letting out a long, confused and dazed sigh.

He found himself completely unable to keep up with his son’s thinking.

Gu Sheng’s gaze darkened slightly, continuing.

"The Gu family matters all started because of me. Father, rest assured, I will resolve this matter comprehensively, giving an explanation to the Gu family, to those departed clan members."

Upon hearing this, Gu Lie’s face showed a trace of pain, then he shook his head, his voice carrying some hoarseness and helplessness.

"No, Qingyun, it’s not your fault. It’s the Gu family... too weak.

In this world where the strong prey on the weak, without you, perhaps other disasters might have struck us. It’s the Gu family... that could not match your rise."

His words carried a deep sense of powerlessness and self-blame.

At this point, Tantai Xueling, who had been quietly listening, spoke up, her cold voice steering the topic back to the most critical matter at hand.

"Qingyun, tomorrow... are you really going to meet Xiao Beixuan?"

Gu Sheng’s eyes flashed with a cold light, his killing intent undisguised.

"Naturally, I must go.

Since he has proactively invited the meeting, I should take this opportunity to settle past grudges once and for all!"

Tantai Xueling’s eyebrows slightly furrowed, she said.

"I have arranged two Death Soldiers, both at the Early Stage of Human King Realm, they can accompany you tomorrow, at your command."

"Early Stage of Human King Realm?"

Gu Sheng shook his head, his tone carrying a hint of calm yet unquestionable confidence.

"Their combat power is too weak, of no help, and might instead become a burden."

He looked at Tantai Xueling, his gaze deep.

"Xiao Beixuan dared to schedule an early battle, he likely has made full preparations, determined to use the Evil Cultivator’s powers behind him. From my judgment, the combat power he may show tomorrow, conservatively... would be at Earth King Realm level. A Human King Realm would simply be courting death."

"Earth King Realm?!"

Gu Lie exclaimed in shock, his complexion instantly pale.

Earth King Realm! That is a legendary existence in his eyes! Xiao Beixuan... someone who once needed to look up to the Gu family juniors, can now even involve Earth King Realm powers?! And his own son intends to confront such a person to settle grievances?!

He gazed at Gu Sheng’s calm and unwavering side profile, as if discussing a trivial matter, suddenly feeling as though he, as a father, was truly old, old enough to have completely lost grasp of the world’s madness.

Tantai Xueling fell silent, her exquisite visage cloaked in a layer of serious Cold Frost.

Earth King Realm... this has indeed surpassed the upper limit of the forces she can currently mobilize directly.

Gu Sheng abstained from debating combat power, turned instead to give directions.

"Xueli, tomorrow, please ensure you protect my father well."

Gu Lie was momentarily stunned upon hearing, bewildered he looked at Gu Sheng.

Gu Sheng met his father’s gaze, his tone calm, yet carrying an unequivocal decisiveness.

"Tomorrow, I will use Xiao Beixuan’s head to honor the Gu family’s departed souls."

Gu Lie was jolted to his core, dumbly staring at his son, his lips trembling, wishing to say something, dissuade? worry? encourage? Countless words clogged in his chest, yet ultimately only transformed into a long, endlessly complex sigh, heavily patting Gu Sheng’s shoulder, his voice hoarse and deep.

"Be careful... of everything."

Tantai Xueling observed, lightly clapping her hands. Two shadow-like figures silently appeared in the corner of the hall, their aura obscure, slightly bowing to Tantai Xueling.

"Take Mr. Gu to the top floor Quiet Room to rest, guard well, no mishap allowed."

Tantai Xueling commanded.

"Yes, Pavilion Master."

Accompanied by two mysterious guards, Gu Lie walked towards the exit, constantly looking back, before leaving he cast one last look at Gu Sheng, his gaze filled with abiding worry and complexity.

Once Gu Lie departed, leaving only Gu Sheng and Tantai Xueling in the hall.

The solemn look on Tantai Xueling’s face remained, she gazed at Gu Sheng, earnestly asking.

"Qingyun, how confident are you in tomorrow’s battle? Do you need... Elder Xia’s covert assistance? Though he generally does not meddle in such conflicts, if I were to request..."

Gu Sheng pondered for a moment, nodded.

"Okay. Have Elder Xia oversee quietly from afar. If tomorrow only involves Xiao Beixuan and his followers, his involvement won’t be necessary.