Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1789: Chapter 907: Divine Craft Maze Palace! The Ultimate Legacy (2)

Elder Lu murmured to himself, his eyes filled with confusion and a hint of unease.

He clearly felt that his grandson’s soul origin had a kind of inexplicable stagnation, yet could not find any substantial problem.

At this moment, those Protectors accompanying Lu Chensong walked in, trembling, and knelt on the ground.

Elder Lu lifted his head, his gaze icy as he swept over them, his voice like cold ice.

"A bunch of useless people! Why did you not stop Chensong from fighting Gusheng earlier? You allowed him to fall into such peril!"

The leader of the Protectors was drenched in cold sweat, hurriedly bowing to apologize.

"Elder, please calm down! It’s our incompetence! At that time... at that time, the young master insisted on fighting, and Gu Sheng actively proposed a life-and-death duel with a tremendous bet. We thought... thought victory was certain, so we did not forcibly stop it... We deserve death for our mistakes!"

Elder Lu looked at their fearful expressions, took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing his anger.

He knew now was not the time to pursue these matters; the urgent task was to stabilize the situation and find a way to resolve the hidden dangers on his grandson.

"Enough!"

He waved his hand, voice icy.

"This matter will be noted temporarily! Listen, before Chensong awakens, use all your power to block the news! I want no one within Wanxiang Imperial City to dare mention today’s Ten Thousand Treasures Hall incident! If anyone privately discusses it or lets the news spread, you will be the ones questioned!"

"Yes! We understand! We will accomplish it!"

The Protectors, as if pardoned, hurriedly accepted the order, bowing and leaving the secluded treasure land.

Once out of the treasure land, away from Elder Lu’s pressure, the leading Protector straightened his waist, a hint of fear and resentment flashing across his face as he cursed quietly.

"Old geezer! His own grandson is useless, provokes strong enemies, yet vents on us!"

But he only dared to curse in his heart, well aware of the harsh survival within the Holy Land.

His current status and cultivation all relied on Elder Lu’s promotion and resource inclination; without this backing, he would hardly make progress within the Holy Land. Despite his discontent, he immediately restrained his emotions and started arranging to block the news.

’Damn it, Lu Chensong, that idiot! Holding a Divine Weapon at the Peak of Venerable, yet being toyed with by a Seventh Level of Sect Realm brat, thoroughly losing face for the Holy Land!’ He muttered as he walked, ’And that Gu Sheng, and Ten Thousand Treasures Hall... This matter is likely not over yet; must be cautious to avoid being dragged into it further.’

...

Deep night, Tianyuan Emperor City.

Compared to Wanxiang Imperial City, this city seemed older, grander, and more prosperous. The massive city gates resembled the open mouth of a prehistoric beast, city walls towering high into the clouds, runes flowing upon them, emitting heart-palpitating energy fluctuations. The city’s buildings varied in style, streets wide enough to accommodate dozens of Demon Beasts moving together, magnificent flying boats and powerful cultivators occasionally streaking across the night sky as flowing light.

Gu Sheng, Tantai Xueling, Tantai Xuefei, Gu Yuanyuan, and Qidiao Yaoyao emerged from a large Transmission Array.

Gu Yuanyuan looked at the scene before her, more prosperous and splendid than Wanxiang Imperial City by severalfold, especially the almost liquified abundance of nature’s spiritual energy, couldn’t help but whisper in amazement, then curiously asked.

"Master, why are the cities here all called ’Emperor City’?"

Tantai Xueling gently explained upon hearing this.

"In Central Province, only the one hundred and eight core Martial Artist Cities directly governed and controlled by Holy Lands have the qualification to be called ’Emperor City’. It implies that this city possesses a status and power akin to a Martial Arts Emperor. The ’Tianyuan Emperor City’ we are now in is controlled by ’Heavenly Treasure Sacred Land.’

The power of Heavenly Treasure Sacred Land is far stronger than the Wanxiang Sacred Land we were in before, so naturally, Tianyuan Emperor City is more prosperous than Wanxiang Imperial City."

Gu Yuanyuan nodded vaguely.

At this moment, a gentle and clear voice came from behind the group.

"This must be the renowned Gu Sheng of East Desolation, Brother Gu, right?"

Everyone turned around, only to see a young man dressed in a blue scholar’s robe, head wrapped in a square scarf, with an elegant and gentle jade-like demeanor, smiling as he approached.

His stride was composed, his aura restrained, yet gave off an unfathomable impression.

The young man approached, offering a hand salute to Gu Sheng, elegantly and sincerely.

"I’m Tantai Bingyu. Brother Gu’s renown has been heard many times in family letters from my sister Bingtang. Brother Gu in East Desolation not only provided a life-saving grace to my sister but also frequently assisted Xueling; such kindness, Bingyu is infinitely grateful, hereby thanking Brother Gu on my sister’s behalf!"

With that, he solemnly bowed deeply to Gu Sheng.

Gu Sheng, seeing the overly meticulous and even somewhat tedious etiquette, barely noticeably furrowed his brow.

He was of a detached nature, disliking such formalities, only feeling this person’s etiquette was overly abundant, somewhat annoying.

He reached to support, voice indifferent.

"Master Bingtang and Xueling have helped me greatly too; it’s mutual support, no need for more courtesy from you, sir."

However, just as his hand was about to touch Tantai Bingyu’s arm to help him up—

Gu Sheng suddenly shivered within!

He felt his physical strength, enhanced by both Dao Body and Glazed Golden Body, capable of easily overturning mountains, fell upon the other as if sinking into the sea! Tantai Bingyu’s seemingly slender and weak figure was utterly immovable, like a perennial ancient pine rooted deep within the earth!

A hint of surprise flashed in Gu Sheng’s eyes, quickly retracting his hand.

And Tantai Bingyu seemed to be merely nudged lightly, naturally straightening his body, still bearing the gentle smile, as if that brief contest never occurred.

Beside them, Tantai Xuefei glanced, large black eyes darting around, jumped to Tantai Bingyu, hands on hips, playfully querying.

"Hey! Bookworm! Still recognize this missy?"

Tantai Bingyu’s gaze then turned to Tantai Xuefei, momentarily stunned, carefully observing her face, which had matured, radiantly matched with familiar contours, and her unabashed flourishing aura belonging to the First Transformation of Venerable Realm.

His eyes burst forth with a delighted shimmer, once again making a deep bow towards Gu Sheng’s direction, filled with sincere gratitude.

"Brother Gu! Turns out Xuefei’s recovery is also Brother Gu’s doing! This grace and virtue, for my Tantai Family, weighs heavier than mountains! Bingyu greatly thanks Brother Gu once more!"

Gu Sheng watched him bow again, his brow furrowing further.

Gu Sheng’s gaze fell on Tantai Bingyu, meticulously observing. This person looked exceedingly elegant, even slightly feminine in his delicate charm, yet had innate heroic spirit, in no way appearing weak.

He possessed refined demeanor and gentle manners, his aura concealed flawlessly, upon first glance, resembling a bookish scholar with no power to bind a chicken.

However, during that brief contact, Gu Sheng clearly perceived, beneath that seemingly frail form hid astounding power. His support that could shake mountains didn’t budge it at all! This person’s might, afraid not inferior to that of the deeply impressing Tantai Bingtang!

Tantai Bingyu seemed to discern the inquiry and curiosity in Gu Sheng’s eyes, smiled slightly, proactively speaking, voice still gentle yet revealed the key.

"Brother Gu’s support just now, I’m afraid had almost ’Thirty Acupoints Power’.

Such remarkable physical power, no wonder can battle across realms. Brother Gu’s true battle prowess must near the Heavenly King Realm threshold, right?"

"Thirty Acupoints Power?"

Gu Sheng raised his brows slightly; this notion was new to him.

Beside him, Tantai Xuefei saw this and immediately started to chatter an explanation.

"This is the way to measure Body Cultivation combat power on this side of Central Province! A thousand jin equals one jun, a million jun of power is called ’one acupoint’. It’s said to be adopted by the few top Holy Lands specializing in body cultivation, for uniform measurement standards, only circulated in Central Province’s upper echelons. For you having Thirty Acupoints Power, that’s already very impressive!"

Tantai Bingyu nodded with a smile, adding.

"Xuefei’s explanation is correct. Thirty Acupoints Power, distance from the Great Success Golden Body realm is not too far."