Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 736: Chapter 392 Choice of Life and Death

Ji Ziyue’s words had just fallen when the scenery around them instantly transformed.

The previously oppressive atmosphere was replaced by a wave of warm, radiant light.

The words "Life" and "Death" seemed to vanish as if they had never existed, replaced by the sight before them—a glowing treasure box emitting a gentle luminance stood quietly in front of them.

Gu Sheng’s heart stirred as he gazed at the box.

"There must be a Holy Treasure inside!"

Gu Sheng’s eyes lit up with excitement.

Ji Ziyue also took notice immediately.

Clearly, she was just as intrigued by the sudden appearance of the treasure box.

Almost uncontrollably, the two of them stepped forward toward the box.

However, just as they were about to reach it, Gu Sheng felt the green copper block in his Bitter Sea begin to tremble violently.

"Buzz... buzz... buzz..."

The green copper block always seemed to guide him at critical moments.

But it had never vibrated without reason. Every past vibration had seemed to signal the onset of something extraordinary.

"Wait! This box might be dangerous."

Gu Sheng halted abruptly and spoke to Ji Ziyue.

Ji Ziyue noticed his strange reaction as well. "What? Are you scared?"

Gu Sheng didn’t reply, but the green copper block’s vibrations were growing stronger by the second.

At the same time, an inexplicable sense of pressure surged into his heart.

This pressure seemed to originate from whatever was inside the box.

"There might be something in here that we can’t control."

Gu Sheng frowned slightly, his expression filled with concern.

"Uncontrollable?"

Ji Ziyue was puzzled.

For cultivators, encountering something this alluring within the Bronze Immortal Palace practically begged them to rush in and seize it without hesitation.

Yet now, Gu Sheng hesitated, showing obvious signs of doubt.

Gu Sheng nodded. "The sudden appearance of this box is too strange, and the green copper block’s abnormal reaction strongly suggests that opening it could lead to unpredictable risks."

With that, Gu Sheng took hold of Ji Ziyue’s arm and began pulling her backward.

"Let’s step back a bit and observe first."

And so, the two of them cautiously retreated step by step.

As they moved farther away, the green copper block’s vibrations gradually diminished, allowing Gu Sheng to feel a small sense of relief.

Once they had reached a safe distance, the glowing box in front of them began to blur, until it vanished completely.

In its place reappeared the "Life" and "Death" choices they had initially seen, as though the box had been nothing but a mirage.

Ji Ziyue’s eyes widened in shock. "This... what’s going on? Could everything we just saw have been an illusion?"

Gu Sheng was equally perplexed, desperately trying to piece it all together.

"It seems this Bronze Immortal Palace is filled with unknown mechanisms and traps. The zithery strings we heard earlier might have been some kind of trigger, luring us into the ’Life’ cave."

Ji Ziyue nodded, her expression still tinged with lingering fear.

"So, the box and treasure we saw were illusions, designed to tempt and deceive us."

Ji Ziyue looked as though she’d had an epiphany.

"Whew..."

Gu Sheng let out a long breath.

"Yes, had we recklessly opened that box, the consequences could have been disastrous."

The two of them turned their attention again to the "Life" and "Death" options before them.

This time, Ji Ziyue offered no suggestions, silently waiting instead.

Gu Sheng knew they couldn’t afford to be swayed by surface temptations.

"Let’s go! Into the ’Death’ cave!"

Gu Sheng proposed.

Ji Ziyue nodded in agreement.

Once more, the two approached the "Death" cave.

As they entered the cave, they were immediately struck by the scene inside.

The ground was littered with bones, the air filled with chilling gloom, completely devoid of any signs of life.

The entire atmosphere was suffused with an oppressive silence, so heavy it felt as though even time itself had frozen.

"This... this is horrifying!"

Ji Ziyue shivered, a wave of cold fear washing over her. Instinctively, she tried to step back, only to realize the path behind them had vanished, leaving no trace of a way out.

Her heart clenched as she snapped at Gu Sheng, "Look at this place! Why did you insist on coming in?!"

Gu Sheng’s face was equally grim, though he showed no intention of retreating.

"We have no retreat anymore; we can only move forward."

Suddenly, a stream of black mist and a stream of white mist surged from the depths of the cave.

The two streams twisted and coiled like massive dragons rushing toward them.

The black mist was icy cold, while the white mist was scorching hot. Together, they intertwined, forming a massive, overwhelming force.

Gu Sheng’s eyes widened as he watched the overwhelming Yin-Yang energies churn like stormy tides, surging toward them.

The sheer intensity of this sight caused a heavy weight to settle in his heart.

He knew this was one of the oldest and most perilous forces in existence.

Getting caught in it would result in anything from severe injuries to outright death.

Yet, as a seasoned cultivator, Gu Sheng showed no signs of retreating.

He took a deep breath to steady himself, adjusted his focus, and stepped forward, determined to confront the force with his own strength.

"What are you doing? Are you really going to face it head-on?!"

Ji Ziyue exclaimed in astonishment.

"What other choice do we have? There’s no way back!"

Gu Sheng turned to glance at Ji Ziyue.

At the same time, he activated the green copper block within his Bitter Sea to protect his body.

"Swoosh!"

After preparing himself, Gu Sheng charged forward with all his might.

However, the moment he made contact with the Yin-Yang energies, he truly understood their destructive force.

The force was like a torrent bursting through a dam, like thunder crashing down—it sent him flying instantly.

"Ah..."

Gu Sheng let out a painful cry, his body tracing an arc through the air before slamming heavily against the cave wall.

The impact caused the rocks on the cave wall to crumble and collapse under the force.