Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 775: Chapter 411 Old Madman_2

However, because Li Ruoyu had made a request, these disciples were all working to fulfill that objective.

A few days later, Gu Sheng learned from these visiting disciples that within Wei Country’s borders, there was a formidable elder.

That elder, however, was eccentric and seemed mentally unhinged, speaking nonsense.

Yet his Divine Power was unfathomable.

Furthermore, the Shaking Light Sacred Land, the Ji family, and the Supreme Mysterious Sect had all dispatched experts to search for this eccentric master.

Upon hearing this rumor, Gu Sheng instantly realized that this man might be the old lunatic.

"This is simply unbelievable! Six thousand years... he’s lived for six thousand years?"

"That’s outright nonsense. Who could live for that long? Unless they were a deity."

"You better believe it! That old guy is incredibly strong. Why else would the various great sects of East Desolation send experts to find him?"

Within the Supreme Mysterious Sect, disciples from every main peak were discussing this matter.

Including some disciples from Zhuo Peak.

"Hey! What are you thinking about?"

Just as Gu Sheng sat on a Stone pondering about the old lunatic, Ji Ziyue suddenly appeared beside him.

Gu Sheng was jolted out of his thoughts by Ji Ziyue’s voice and turned his head to meet her curious gaze.

"It’s nothing, just thinking about some past events."

Gu Sheng smiled faintly, casually responding.

"Tch!"

Clearly unconvinced, Ji Ziyue pouted, her demeanor showing the spoiled attitude of a noble lady as she approached Gu Sheng.

"I don’t believe for a second you’re thinking about nothing. Spill it, or I’ll get angry."

Ji Ziyue spoke as she raised her hands, pretending to make a move to twist Gu Sheng’s arm.

"Ah... What are you doing?"

Gu Sheng felt a bit helpless.

"Are you going to talk or not? If not, I’ll just cling to you until you spill the truth."

Ji Ziyue’s persistence left no room for escape.

Gu Sheng shook his head in resignation.

He knew Ji Ziyue’s temperament well—if he didn’t tell her, she might never let him go.

With a sigh, he said, "Fine, I was thinking about the old lunatic."

Saying this, Gu Sheng raised his head to gaze at the distant sky over Zhuo Peak.

"Six thousand years ago, he was a legend in East Desolation. Who would have thought he’d suddenly reappear now? It’s truly unbelievable."

Ji Ziyue’s eyes glimmered upon hearing this.

She looked seriously at Gu Sheng: "Are you planning to search for him?"

Gu Sheng nodded slightly: "Yes, I want to find him."

Ji Ziyue pondered for a moment before her lips curled into a mischievous smile: "Finding him is simple—you just need to look where others aren’t searching, and you’ll surely locate him."

Gu Sheng was momentarily stunned but quickly understood, bursting into laughter.

"Ziyue, you’re truly smart. Those experts always search the most obvious places, neglecting the inconspicuous corners."

"Of course! I am the Ji family’s genius girl, after all."

Ji Ziyue proudly tilted her chin upward.

The two shared a knowing smile and decided to join forces.

They began asking around within the Supreme Mysterious Sect, seeking out places that had been overlooked during the search.

They knew that if the old lunatic had lived for six thousand years, he must possess extraordinary wisdom and abilities.

The hiding place he chose surely wouldn’t be something ordinary people could think of.

But despite their efforts, they came up empty-handed.

Days of searching led Gu Sheng and Ji Ziyue to traverse almost every corner of Wei Country.

They questioned countless disciples but still failed to uncover any clues about the old lunatic.

Their initial excitement and anticipation had gradually turned into frustration and fatigue.

"Perhaps our methods were wrong, or maybe he’s not even within Wei Country anymore."

Gu Sheng sighed, speaking with a hint of helplessness.

Ji Ziyue looked equally disheartened. "That might be the case."

"Should we keep searching?"

Gu Sheng turned his weary gaze to Ji Ziyue, who also appeared fatigued.

"I’m exhausted. Let’s head back."

Ji Ziyue spoke, gently patting her shoulder before rotating her slender waist.

"Alright."

The two decided to return to Zhuo Peak for some rest.

After flying back from Wei Country and landing on a certain mossy Stone halfway up Zhuo Peak, an unexpected sight greeted them.

They saw an elder lying on the Stone, leisurely basking in the sunlight.

At that moment, he seemed completely indifferent to the world around him.

Gu Sheng’s eyes lit up instantly—a single glance was enough for him to recognize that elder. It was the very man they had been searching for: the old lunatic.

"Ziyue, look!"

Gu Sheng pointed at the elder excitedly, his voice trembling slightly.

Ji Ziyue followed Gu Sheng’s finger. "What?"

"He’s the one we’ve been looking for!"

Gu Sheng exclaimed and quickly descended.

"What? Him?"

Ji Ziyue followed close behind.

As they hurried forward, Gu Sheng respectfully bowed: "Senior, it’s been a long time."

The old lunatic opened his eyes, turning his head to look at Gu Sheng: "Oh? It’s you."

Ji Ziyue curiously asked, "Senior, why are you here? We’ve been searching for you for a long time."

The elder smiled faintly, his voice tinged with intrigue: "I’ve always been around you; you just haven’t noticed me."

Gu Sheng and Ji Ziyue exchanged glances, sensing a profound truth hidden in the elder’s words.

"Senior, please come up the mountain. There’s a place to rest there."

Gu Sheng gestured toward the hall on Zhuo Peak.

The old lunatic remained silent for a moment and exhaled deeply.

"Gone... they’re all gone... a sea of bones, endless desolation."

The old lunatic reached out with his hands, as if he was seeing a terrible vision.

"This..."

Ji Ziyue was dumbfounded by the elder’s words.

She hadn’t anticipated that this seemingly easygoing elder would utter such ominous words.

Suddenly, the old lunatic sprang to his feet.

He stood on the spot, flailing his arms and legs, muttering under his breath.

His movements alternated between resembling a fierce battle and what seemed to be martial arts practice.

Ji Ziyue felt a twinge of fear and instinctively hid behind Gu Sheng, unsure how to respond to the unexpected situation.

Gu Sheng also felt uneasy, yet his curiosity and concern outweighed his fear.

"Senior... Senior!"

Gu Sheng called out twice, attempting to approach and inquire about the elder’s condition.

But the old lunatic appeared entirely unaware of Gu Sheng’s presence, lost in his own world.

"Whoosh!"

Suddenly, the old lunatic unleashed a beam of light, swiftly flying into the distance.

His speed was extraordinary, vanishing from sight in the blink of an eye.

"Why... why did he leave?"

Ji Ziyue asked nervously, too shaken to follow.

Clutching at Gu Sheng’s sleeve, her eyes filled with worry, "Gu Sheng, what’s going on with Senior? What should we do?"

Gu Sheng furrowed his brows, sensing that the elder’s strange behavior might be tied to his six thousand years of experience.

He resolved to follow him and uncover the truth.

"Ziyue, you should head back and inform Senior Li about this. I’ll go after him and see if I can help."

With these words, Gu Sheng took off in pursuit of the old lunatic’s trail.

Ji Ziyue nodded, staying behind and shouting, "Be careful! Please be careful!"

Soon, Gu Sheng vanished from Ji Ziyue’s sight.

Ji Ziyue stood rooted in place, silently praying as she watched Gu Sheng’s retreating figure.

Meanwhile, Gu Sheng gave chase for quite some time before finally catching up to the old lunatic.

Gu Sheng continued to pursue the elder relentlessly.

Though his own speed was impressive, the old lunatic’s agility allowed him to remain just at the edge of Gu Sheng’s vision.

After a period of chasing, Gu Sheng finally caught up with the old lunatic in front of a small hill.

This small hill belonged to the Supreme Mysterious Sect and was rumored to be a forbidden area.

Gu Sheng had visited this place before, but the sect’s cultivators had turned him away.

Yet, this time, following the old lunatic’s path felt like entering an unguarded domain.

Upon landing, Gu Sheng saw the old lunatic standing motionless on the ground.

Only then did Gu Sheng notice several unconscious Supreme Mysterious Sect cultivators scattered nearby.

It turned out that the old lunatic had subdued the guards here the moment he landed!

Then, Gu Sheng approached the old lunatic.

"Hoo..."

Suddenly, a powerful wave of Divine Power surged toward Gu Sheng’s face.