Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 757: Chapter 402: The Power of the Spiritual Spring_2

But he could clearly sense that the aura around these people was somewhat agitated.

Needless to say, they must have been humiliated earlier on Zhuo Peak, leaving them unsettled.

However, Gu Sheng had not yet told Ji Ziyue about any of this, so Ji Ziyue remained unaware.

"Senior Brother Ling Mu, this is Gu Sheng, my friend. He has come here this time to exchange cultivation insights with me."

Ji Ziyue spoke with a cheerful smile.

Hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Senior Brother Ling Mu’s eyes.

"So it’s Friend Gu. Forgive my lack of courtesy. Regarding the misunderstanding back on Zhuo Peak, I hope Friend Gu can let it go."

Senior Brother Ling Mu clasped his fists respectfully, appearing polite.

Gu Sheng nodded slightly and returned the gesture. "Senior Brother Ling Mu is too kind. We are all cultivators; there’s no need to dwell on such matters."

"Um..."

Ji Ziyue felt a little puzzled. From their conversation and expressions, it seemed like there was some unresolved tension between them.

"You two..."

Ji Ziyue looked at Gu Sheng, then at Senior Brother Ling Mu, her face filled with confusion.

Following this, Gu Sheng explained to Ji Ziyue what had happened on Zhuo Peak.

After learning everything, Ji Ziyue stepped in to mediate.

"Since the misunderstanding has been resolved, why not sit down and share cultivation insights together? What do you think?"

Ji Ziyue proposed.

Senior Brother Ling Mu exchanged a glance with his fellow disciples, a cold gleam flashing in their eyes, before they all nodded in agreement.

Thus, the group found a flat area by the Spiritual Spring and sat down in a circle.

Despite Ling Mu’s respectful demeanor, his inner emotions were far from calm.

After all, he was among the earlier batches of disciples of the Supreme Mysterious Sect.

Back on Zhuo Peak, Gu Sheng had humiliated him in front of his junior brothers. Such a matter couldn’t be brushed aside so easily.

Soon after sitting down, Ling Mu deliberately released his Divine Sense, sending out a probing challenge toward Gu Sheng.

In an instant, the Divine Sense slithered like a snake, inching closer to Gu Sheng.

"Hmm?"

The faint fluctuation in Divine Sense was immediately detected by Gu Sheng.

He sensed that this force was certainly malicious in intent.

When Gu Sheng glanced at Ling Mu, he saw that Ling Mu’s brows were slightly furrowed, clearly exerting himself in secret.

At that moment, Gu Sheng understood that Senior Brother Ling Mu had not truly let go of their past grievances.

Faced with the provocation, Gu Sheng did not back down but retaliated with a more formidable Divine Sense.

"Boom!"

The two cultivators’ Divine Senses collided silently in the air.

Tensions escalated instantly.

Both Gu Sheng and Senior Brother Ling Mu stood up, glaring at each other.

In that instant, the surrounding air seemed to tremble under the pressure of their immense Divine Power.

"Heh. Junior Brother Gu’s skills are impressive,"

Senior Brother Ling Mu sneered coldly while beginning to gather his Divine Power.

In the blink of an eye, the concentrated Divine Power formed waves of Spiritual Power, pressing toward Gu Sheng.

Gu Sheng refused to show weakness, circulating the Spiritual Power within his body.

"Boom!!!"

Their Divine Powers clashed midair, sending ripples of Spiritual Power outward.

The shockwaves rippled through the air, shaking the nearby flowers, grass, and trees so violently they almost uprooted.

"Senior Brother Ling Mu, show him the might of Ling Peak’s cultivators!"

"Don’t let that punk leave Ling Peak alive!"

"Hmph! Challenging Senior Brother Ling Mu is courting death!"

The other Ling Peak cultivators roared aggressively.

Ji Ziyue, hearing their remarks, immediately realized something was wrong.

They wanted Gu Sheng dead!

"Gu Sheng! I’ll help you!"

Ji Ziyue immediately prepared to step in and assist Gu Sheng.

"There’s no need!"

Gu Sheng stopped her decisively.

Before Ji Ziyue could speak, the other Ling Peak cultivators began grumbling one after another.

"Junior Sister, if you interfere, we’ll interfere too."

"Exactly. A one-on-one duel is fair; we’re just observing."

"One-on-one is the fairest arrangement."

Ji Ziyue was instantly disgusted by the attitude of these Ling Peak cultivators.

"Gu Sheng just joined the Supreme Mysterious Sect, and Senior Brother Ling Mu is his senior. This isn’t fair!"

Ji Ziyue retorted.

"Just sparring, Junior Sister Ziyue. Relax, I won’t hurt him."

Ling Mu smirked smugly before suddenly increasing his strength.

Instantly, the air between Gu Sheng and Ling Mu seemed to boil, with waves of heat rising upward.

Given that they were not at the same cultivation Level, Gu Sheng was bound to suffer if this continued.

Of course, Gu Sheng was fully aware of this.

He began thinking about how to free himself from Ling Mu’s persistence.

Suddenly, an unprecedented surge of Spiritual Power erupted from within the Spiritual Spring.

This power appeared to have been influenced by the clash between Gu Sheng and Senior Brother Ling Mu, bursting forth and swirling above the group’s heads.

"This... Is this the power of the Spiritual Spring?"

Ling Mu looked up at the power and gaped in astonishment.

Immediately, Ling Mu extended a hand, intending to absorb the rare power of the Spiritual Spring for his own use.

"Whoosh!"

But just as he acted, the power unexpectedly surged straight into Gu Sheng’s body.

"What... This!!!"

Ling Mu’s shock was written all over his face.

He had not anticipated that just as he reached out to absorb the power of the Spiritual Spring, it would choose Gu Sheng instead.

For Gu Sheng, the abrupt infusion of this power caused a previously unexperienced fullness of Divine Power within him.

"Ah..."

Upon absorbing the power, Gu Sheng felt a tearing sensation in his bones.

While gritting his teeth to endure the pain and resist Ling Mu’s Divine Power, his body began to emit a faint glow.

Seeing this, Senior Brother Ling Mu couldn’t help but feel a wave of jealousy and resentment.

He had thought he could use the Spiritual Spring’s power to overwhelmingly surpass Gu Sheng, but the outcome was the opposite.

The collision of their Divine Powers, amplified by the Spiritual Spring’s strength, made Gu Sheng’s power grow even stronger.

At this moment, Gu Sheng also perceived the change in Ling Mu’s emotions.

Continuing the confrontation like this might lead to unpredictable consequences.

After all, this was Ling Mu’s territory.

"Huff..."

Gu Sheng took a deep breath, channeling the Spiritual Power within his body to merge it with the power of the Spiritual Spring.

Under his guidance, the power of the Spiritual Spring gradually integrated with his own Divine Power.

Gu Sheng suddenly opened his eyes, his expression calm. "Senior Brother Ling Mu, let’s end this duel here."

Ling Mu realized he could no longer compete with Gu Sheng.

Clenching his teeth, he said, "Fine. Let’s end it here today."

With that, Ling Mu began reabsorbing his Divine Power.

Seeing him withdraw his power, Gu Sheng naturally did the same.

Gu Sheng adjusted his breathing and retreated the power of the Spiritual Spring back into his core.

The two of them completed the retraction of their powers almost simultaneously.

"Swish!"

But just then, a streak of Spiritual Light shot out from the crowd of disciples, heading straight for Gu Sheng.

"Gu Sheng, watch out!"

Ji Ziyue cried out, warning him loudly.

Driven by instinct, Gu Sheng unleashed his power.

But this sudden burst of force startled him.

He could clearly feel that the Spiritual Spring’s power that had just entered his body was beyond his control!

As a result, Gu Sheng’s Divine Power, amplified by the Spiritual Spring, surged uncontrollably outward.

Though he tried his best to direct the energy, a portion of it slipped from his control and flew toward Ling Mu.

"Boom!"

Ling Mu had not anticipated this turn of events.

As the energy rushed toward him, he scrambled to defend himself.

However, the force was so powerful that his hurried defense was ineffective.

Ultimately, Gu Sheng’s Divine Power struck Senior Brother Ling Mu, causing him to stagger back several steps.

"Cough, cough..."

Ling Mu coughed heavily, with a trace of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth.

Judging by his current state, he had likely suffered significant internal injuries.

"Senior Brother Ling Mu..."

The other Ling Peak disciples hurried forward to check on Ling Mu’s condition.

Gu Sheng also rushed over and apologized hastily. "Senior Brother, I’m sorry! I didn’t mean it, really. I didn’t mean it!"

Everyone present was stunned by what had just happened.

Ji Ziyue quickly stepped forward to examine Senior Brother Ling Mu’s injuries, casting a worried glance at Gu Sheng.

Gu Sheng himself looked bewildered, unable to comprehend how things had escalated to this point.