Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 718: Chapter 383: Mistakenly Entering the Peach Blossom Forest

"Huh? You? Wu Dewang?"

Gu Sheng slightly furrowed his brow.

At this moment, Gu Sheng could distinctly smell the strong scent of alcohol emanating from the shameless Taoist.

No wonder Wu Dewang’s steps had seemed a bit unsteady earlier—it was evident he was tipsy and slightly out of it.

"Brother Gu, how’s your cultivation going lately?"

The shameless Taoist looked at Gu Sheng with a sly glint in his eyes.

Gu Sheng withdrew his Divine Power slightly and stood up, twisting his body a little.

"Not bad. Why did you come here?"

"Me? I happened to be passing through. I’m heading to attend an important gathering. Are you coming?"

The shameless Taoist said with a grin.

Gu Sheng wasn’t interested at first.

The shameless Taoist continued, "Come on, let’s both go together. I guarantee your cultivation will improve significantly."

With that, the shameless Taoist leapt away.

The Taoist’s figure was like a shooting star streaking across the night sky—his speed was so fast it was impossible to trace his trajectory.

"What the... so impressive?"

Gu Sheng stood frozen on the spot, astonished.

The Taoist’s figure left behind a faint afterimage in the air, like a wisp of silk fluttering in the wind, disappearing in an instant.

Though surprised, Gu Sheng didn’t hesitate and quickly followed the Taoist, silently marveling at his cultivation level.

Not long after, they arrived at an imposing mountain gate.

The gate was ancient and solemn; on both sides stood majestic stone lions, and above the gate were engraved large characters: Mystical Spirit Sect.

Despite the passage of time, the characters remained visible.

At first glance, they exuded an overwhelming sense of age and history.

Gu Sheng noticed many cultivators converging from all directions.

However, to his embarrassment, all those cultivators had invitations.

As for him and the shameless Taoist Wu Dewang, they had none.

If they forced their way in, it wouldn’t only stain their reputation but might also provoke hostility from everyone around.

Suddenly, the shameless Taoist Wu Dewang stepped away from the mountain gate.

"What are you doing?"

Gu Sheng asked.

"Heh heh... follow me,"

Wu Dewang smirked and turned toward the other side of the mountain.

Gu Sheng followed closely, the doubts in his heart growing: "What on earth is this heartless guy up to? Could there be another way in?"

The shameless Taoist seemed to sense Gu Sheng’s suspicions and quietly explained, "This gathering is no ordinary event. Without an invitation, there’s no entry. But I have my methods."

As they spoke, they reached the back mountain.

Unlike the front mountain’s grandeur, this area felt quieter and more mysterious.

Wu Dewang led Gu Sheng through dense woods, where the sounds of birds chirping and streams gently flowing added to the atmosphere.

After traveling for roughly half a stick’s worth of incense, they arrived at a secluded valley.

Within the valley, a small stream meandered through, its edges lined with moss-covered boulders—weathered and aged.

Wu Dewang guided Gu Sheng to a large boulder and gently waved his hand. The boulder slowly shifted, revealing a narrow opening large enough for one person to pass.

"Go through here, and you’ll directly get to the inner court of the gathering,"

Wu Dewang said as he crawled into the tunnel first.

Although Gu Sheng felt a twinge of unease, seeing Wu Dewang’s confidence emboldened him to follow.

The interior of the tunnel was dark, with only faint light filtering in from the entrance.

As they ventured deeper, the tunnel gradually brightened up.

It turned out that the walls were embedded with glowing gemstones that illuminated their path.

But after walking along the tunnel for some distance, Gu Sheng realized Wu Dewang had vanished.

"Wu Dewang!"

Gu Sheng called out twice.

Yet all he heard was the echo of his own voice reverberating through the passage.

"Wu Dewang!"

Gu Sheng shouted again, but still received no reply.

"This..."

Gu Sheng suddenly had a bad feeling.

If this passage was sealed off and Wu Dewang blocked the entrance on his way in, wouldn’t he end up suffocating here?

Realizing this, Gu Sheng panicked and immediately turned to run back toward the entrance.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!"

Anxious and sprinting, Gu Sheng didn’t pay attention to his surroundings.

After countless twists and turns, he finally saw light ahead.

Gu Sheng dashed out of the tunnel.

Once outside, he was greeted by an open vista.

The area turned out to be a vibrant peach blossom forest.

Pink petals gently swayed in the breeze, releasing a faint fragrance that calmed the soul.

Gu Sheng instinctively stepped into the forest, hoping to find a way out.

However, as he entered, the scenery around him began to shift.

The peach blossom forest seemed to come alive, with trees and flowers changing positions as if moving deliberately.

Gu Sheng realized he might have stumbled into a strange Array.

His heart tightened as he understood the urgency of finding a solution; otherwise, he risked being trapped here permanently.

At that moment, a gentle female voice floated through the wind.

Gu Sheng’s heart stirred. The voice didn’t sound threatening but carried an inexplicable warmth.

He decided to follow its direction, hoping it held the key to escaping the Array.

Gu Sheng shot upward, weaving through the peach blossom forest.

Guided by the voice, his movements became increasingly agile and swift.

Before long, Gu Sheng reached the source of the voice.

It was a secluded pond with several naked women bathing there.

"Who’s there!"

One of the women who had been frolicking suddenly turned and shouted.

Gu Sheng froze, stunned, and inwardly cursed: "Wu Dewang! You’ve completely screwed me over!"

Just as Gu Sheng was about to turn around and leave, several droplets of water splashed onto his body.