Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 868: Chapter 458: Night Skull

Gu Sheng could tell that the Green-robed Elder fundamentally couldn’t defeat Jiang Yi.

If the horn had sounded a few minutes later, it’s likely the Green-robed Elder would already be a corpse by now.

"Elder!"

A Shaking Light Practitioner stepped forward and called out.

The Green-robed Elder ignored him and walked straight ahead.

"Whoosh!"

Suddenly, a rainbow light flew over.

As the light dispersed, a middle-aged man walked toward the Green-robed Elder.

Gu Sheng noticed the middle-aged man’s cultivation was quite profound, not an ordinary practitioner.

Yao Qing and other Shaking Light Practitioners bowed profoundly upon seeing the middle-aged man.

He merely returned a gentle greeting.

"Senior Brother Green-robed."

The middle-aged man approached and called out.

"Junior Brother Li Yuan, I have something I need to discuss with you."

The Green-robed Elder said with a serious expression.

At this moment, Gu Sheng moved closer to Yao Qing and asked, "Yao Qing, who is this guy?"

"He is our Shaking Light Sacred Land’s Supreme Elder Li Yuan, also one of the main leaders of the Northern Territory."

Yao Qing explained.

"Him?"

Gu Sheng slightly frowned, thinking to himself, "Where was he during such a dangerous moment just now? Why is he only appearing now?"

Gu Sheng stood aside, watching the two Supreme Elders discussing something. From their furrowed brows, it was clear they were discussing something important.

Perhaps they were discussing how to deal with Jiang Yi.

After a conversation, the Green-robed Elder waved towards Li Yuan and led the other practitioners of Shaking Light Sacred Land away.

"Everyone, gather here!"

Elder Li Yuan ordered.

Upon hearing the order, all the mountain villagers quickly mobilized.

The orderliness was in stark contrast to before.

Perhaps they had just witnessed the power of the Northern Territory wild beasts, knowing that not following commands would lead to only one path: death.

Who in this age would wish for death?

Standing atop a boulder, Elder Li Yuan surveyed the gathered mountain villagers.

He cleared his throat and began to speak.

"Everyone, today’s events are no small matter. The conflict between Shaking Light Sacred Land and the Northern Territory wild beasts has affected our land. From now on, everyone must unite and repel the external enemies together."

As soon as the words were spoken, discussions erupted among the crowd.

Elder Li Yuan understood that these villagers might be accustomed to a free and easy lifestyle.

But at such a critical moment, they must follow commands, or they would be seeking their own deaths.

"Let me emphasize again!"

Elder Li Yuan’s voice became more severe. "Do not leave here! We will set up a barrier here, and only within it will you be safe. Any unauthorized actions will be at your own risk!"

The murmurs in the crowd gradually subsided, replaced by a heavy silence.

They knew Elder Li Yuan’s words were not alarmist; they had already witnessed the horror of the Northern Territory wild beasts.

Just then, the Green-robed Elder led a group of practitioners rushing over.

They carried various magic artifacts, beginning to set up a barrier around the valley.

"Swish, swish, swish!"

Beams of light shot out from the magic artifacts.

Soon, the sky was woven into a vast net of light, enveloping the entire valley.

Before long, the Green-robed Elder led the practitioners back here.

"The barrier is set up; everyone can feel assured now."

The Green-robed Elder’s voice echoed through the valley.

Upon hearing this, most of the villagers felt somewhat relieved.

However, Gu Sheng’s heart was filled with worry.

Because he knew that although the barrier seemed strong, in front of Jiang Yi and his kind, it was as fragile as a paper-mache.

Everyone here, including Gu Sheng, seemed like exposed mice, without any support.

As long as Jiang Yi wishes, they could become prey to the Northern Territory wild beasts at any moment.

"Whew..."

Gu Sheng took a deep breath, knowing he couldn’t just sit and wait for death.

He must find a way to get out of here!

...

A quarter of an hour later, Elder Li Yuan finished speaking and let Yao Qing lead the villagers to set up their residences.

After receiving the order, Yao Qing, with the help of other Shaking Light Practitioners, settled the hundreds of villagers midway up the mountain.

Of course, it was still within the barrier and not exposed to the outside.

Gu Sheng was placed in a slightly higher location.

After all, he was young, and compared to older individuals, it was more convenient for him to come and go.

Upon entering the settlement, Gu Sheng observed the situation there.

This so-called residence was merely a dugout into the mountain, resembling a cave.

While the space was relatively spacious, suitable for sheltering from wind and rain, warmth... was a different story.

While Gu Sheng was tidying up, an elder suddenly began to complain.

"Sigh! I wonder if I can make it out alive this time..."

Hearing this, Gu Sheng clearly felt this elder had been here before.

So after tidying his things, he moved directly next to the elder.

"Uncle, have you been here before?"

The elder looked at Gu Sheng and shook his head helplessly, "Yes, I almost died here last time, didn’t expect to be back again."

After speaking, the elder sat on a stone and remarked, "Young man, you’re pretty unlucky to be here at such a young age."

"Old Li, weren’t you about the same age when you came?"

At this time, a frail middle-aged man suddenly spoke up nearby.

"Tsk!"

Old Li waved his hand dismissively at him, "What do you know? I was here for a meal, but things are different now. We’ve got food, who’d willingly come here?"

"I came willingly."

Gu Sheng said with a faint smile.

"You?"

Old Li widened his eyes immediately, full of disbelief.