Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 750: Chapter 399: The Choice of Entry-Level Stone

Gu Sheng and Ji Ziyue’s gazes were firmly locked onto the entry stone ahead, emitting a faint glow.

The elderly man’s earlier words had filled their hearts with curiosity and anticipation.

"I don’t see what’s so special about this stone,"

Ji Ziyue observed it for a moment, her face full of curiosity.

"The strongest powers are those that you can’t see,"

Gu Sheng slowly replied.

"Hah! What are you trying to show off for in front of me?"

Ji Ziyue’s expression was full of disdain as she walked straight ahead.

"Hey! Wait for me,"

Gu Sheng called out from behind.

But just as he was about to step forward, a surge of powerful energy radiated from the area surrounding the entry stone.

"Whoosh!"

One after another, cultivators attempted to approach the entry stone, only to be repelled without exception by an invisible force.

This force was incredibly strong; some were even sent flying several zhang backward.

The old man’s voice sounded out again: "Anyone who is repelled lacks the qualifications. Leave at once."

"Sigh..."

Waves of sighs rippled through the crowd.

Gu Sheng glanced around briefly.

Nearly ninety percent of those who had just tried to enter had been thrown out!

In other words, if ten people tried, nine of them wouldn’t meet the standard.

At this rate, doesn’t that make getting in incredibly difficult?

Gu Sheng and Ji Ziyue exchanged a glance, each seeing a trace of nervousness in the other’s eyes.

"Whew... Do you think we can pass?"

Ji Ziyue took a deep breath, steadied her inner energy, and began to walk toward the entry stone.

Suddenly, a burly, scruffy-bearded male cultivator charged out from the crowd.

His movements were rough, exuding an air of menace.

"What’s the deal here? So many people getting tossed back, I don’t believe it! No way this thing can kick me out too!"

The scruffy-bearded cultivator bellowed as he charged forward fiercely.

"Whoa!"

Ji Ziyue staggered suddenly and nearly fell to the ground.

"Careful!"

Gu Sheng reacted quickly, stepping forward in an instant to support Ji Ziyue’s slender waist.

The scruffy-bearded cultivator turned his head, a flicker of anger flashing in his eyes.

From the furious glare in his eyes, it was clear he wasn’t happy about Ji Ziyue getting in his way.

"Hey, little girl! Why are you blocking my way?"

The bearded cultivator roared angrily, raising his hand as if to strike at Ji Ziyue.

"Stop!"

Seeing this, Gu Sheng’s heart tightened.

Though Ji Ziyue’s cultivation level wasn’t low, she might have trouble handling such a sudden attack.

Gu Sheng quickly moved forward, stepping between them and catching the bearded cultivator’s strike with a steady hand.

"Brother, this is the Supreme Mysterious Sect disciple selection. It’s no place for brawling,"

Gu Sheng said coldly.

His gaze met the bearded cultivator’s directly, showing not an ounce of fear.

The scruffy-bearded cultivator faltered under Gu Sheng’s piercing gaze, his imposing manner weakening involuntarily.

He snorted and withdrew his hand.

"Hmph, what business is it of yours? Get out of my way,"

the bearded cultivator said arrogantly.

In an instant, the Divine Power within Gu Sheng surged.

A formidable aura emanated from his body, ready to retaliate at any moment.

But Ji Ziyue gently tugged at his sleeve and whispered, "We can’t reveal too much of our strength here. If the higher-ups of the Supreme Mysterious Sect find out, we’ll expose our identities."

"Whew..."

Gu Sheng took a deep breath, suppressing the fury within him.

Ji Ziyue was right. If they were discovered, the Ji family would undoubtedly be alerted at once.

"Alright,"

Gu Sheng nodded, slowly retracting his Divine Power.

He shot the bearded cultivator a cold look and stepped back slightly. "Fine, you go first."

Saying this, Gu Sheng smiled faintly and made a gesture indicating "please go ahead."

The scruffy-bearded cultivator, sensing the change in Gu Sheng’s aura, assumed the young man was afraid and became even more smug.

"You know your place,"

the bearded cultivator snorted coldly, refraining from further trouble, then charged straight toward the entry stone.

He was inwardly confident, believing his strength would easily allow him to pass the test of the entry stone.

However, just as his palm touched the entry stone, a powerful counterforce erupted from it.

"Boom!"

The impact sent him flying.

In that instant, his body resembled a kite with its string cut, hurtling backward and landing heavily at Gu Sheng’s feet.

The sight left the surrounding cultivators stunned.

No one had expected this seemingly formidable bearded cultivator to be rendered so pathetic in front of the entry stone.

Even more comical was that he had ended up sprawled right at Gu Sheng’s feet.

The entire scene looked as though he were kneeling to Gu Sheng, making for an unbelievably ridiculous display.

"Heh..."

Gu Sheng couldn’t help but chuckle lightly at the scruffy-bearded cultivator’s pitiful state, a hint of mockery in his voice.

"Brother, it seems the entry stone doesn’t favor you. Would you like me to lend you a hand?"

Gu Sheng’s tone carried a touch of playful teasing as he addressed the bearded cultivator.

Hearing this, the scruffy-bearded cultivator’s face burned with rage.

He scrambled to his feet, pointing at Gu Sheng and shouting loudly, "You brat! Stop spouting nonsense! If you’ve got the guts, try it yourself. If you can pass the entry stone, I’ll call you ’Grandpa!’ If you fail, I’ll take your life!"

The surrounding cultivators began murmuring among themselves at his outburst.

"This kid looks no older than fourteen or fifteen, daring to mock a powerful cultivator. He’s asking for trouble."

"I’m not so sure. After all, the entry stone has a mind of its own."

"Either way, this is going to be entertaining."

Several disciples clutching longswords stood off to the side, clearly intent on watching the drama unfold.