Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 900: Chapter 474: Ancestor of the Zhang Family

Gu Sheng had just walked a little distance when he suddenly felt something amiss.

He looked up and saw the cracks above Huang Zijian’s head were unknowingly starting to merge.

"Oh dear..."

Gu Sheng’s heart jolted in fear of being trapped here.

He hurriedly invoked divine power, attempting to fly through the gaps.

"Sizzle hiss..."

"Puff..."

But when Gu Sheng attempted to stir his divine power, he found it dispersed instantly as soon as it gathered.

At the moment, he was like an ordinary human being, incapable of flight.

A sense of unease surged in Gu Sheng’s heart.

Could it be the fluctuations in spiritual energy here were affecting his divine power?

When Gu Sheng looked up again, the cracks above had mostly merged.

This time, Gu Sheng looked at the talisman in his hand.

Master Zhang had cautioned that these talismans would only last for three days.

Hopefully, he could find a way out within these three days.

Thinking of this, Gu Sheng helplessly shook his head.

The only option now was to continue walking forward, hoping to find an exit.

After walking about a few hundred meters, Gu Sheng suddenly saw an area with pavilions and towers ahead.

It had a quaint and elegant feel, reminiscent of an ancient family’s courtyard.

Gu Sheng quickened his pace, hoping to find something here.

"Hello! Is anyone there?"

Gu Sheng called out at the entrance.

But the only reply Gu Sheng received was his own echo.

"Hello! Is anyone there?"

Gu Sheng called out again.

Just like before, there was no response.

"Alright, it looks like I’m indeed alone."

Gu Sheng muttered to himself and then entered the courtyard.

As he approached, Gu Sheng finally discovered it was truly an empty residence, devoid of any signs of people, only the rustle of leaves in the wind.

Gu Sheng cautiously moved forward, looking around.

The buildings in the courtyard were somewhat dilapidated, yet they still gave off a sense of solemnity.

Moreover, the grandeur of the architecture hinted at its past glory.

Gu Sheng continued walking forward, observing the stone-paved paths in the courtyard covered with moss, and the flower beds on either side overgrown with weeds.

Just from these, it was clear that no one had lived here for quite some time.

Gu Sheng reached the center of the courtyard, where there was a stone table and several stone stools.

He reached out to touch the stone table, surprised to find it free from dust.

"Could someone still be living here?"

Gu Sheng wondered to himself, but the surroundings were silent, without even the sound of birds.

He continued to explore and found a small building at the back of the courtyard.

The door was tightly closed, with carvings resembling landscapes and vegetation on it.

Gu Sheng walked up and gently pushed the door open.

"Creak!"

The door opened, and a musty scent wafted out.

The interior of the small building was elegantly arranged, with several ancient paintings hanging on the walls.

Gu Sheng walked up to one of the paintings and examined it closely.

He discovered that it was a portrait, and the person in the painting bore a striking resemblance to Master Zhang, startling him.

"Could this be... someone from Master Zhang’s ancestors?"

As Gu Sheng pondered in confusion, he heard footsteps coming from upstairs.

"Dum dum dum!"

Gu Sheng immediately became alert, gripping the Fire Spirit Dagger tightly as he cautiously looked toward the stairs.

"May I ask if anyone is there?"

Gu Sheng asked tentatively.

"Indeed, indeed, I am here."

An elderly voice replied from upstairs.

Soon, an aging old man walked down the stairs.

Gu Sheng saw him and was startled.

So alike!

The old man resembled Master Zhang so much.

Whether it was the expression between the brows or the naturally commanding aura was identical to Master Zhang’s.

Gu Sheng cupped his hands in salute, respectfully saying, "Junior Gu Sheng, may I know your honorable name and why you are here?"

He introduced himself briefly, and the old man smiled, gesturing for Gu Sheng to sit, "Young man, no need to be so formal."

"Thank you, elder."

Gu Sheng said and then sat down.

"It’s been several thousand years, you’re the first visitor."

The old man said with a face full of smiles.

"The first? This..."

Gu Sheng was instantly shocked.

"Indeed, so, welcome to my place."

With that, the old man walked aside, preparing to make tea for Gu Sheng.

Seeing this, Gu Sheng quickly got up and helped the old man pour two cups of tea.

After settling down again, Gu Sheng immediately asked the old man, "May I ask what is your relationship with Master Zhang of the Stone Village?"

The old man smiled slightly, hesitating for a moment.

"Stone Village? Master Zhang?"

Gu Sheng nodded, "Yes, the one who always bows toward the Divine Mountain, claiming there’s a ’Seeking Origin Heavenly Book’ handed down from ancestors, that Master Zhang."

"Haha..."

The old man suddenly laughed and then started counting on his right hand, saying, "If we talk about generations, I don’t know how many generations older I am than that Zhang fellow."

Gu Sheng realized that the old man before him was likely Master Zhang’s ancestor.

"Elder, are you... Master Zhang’s ancestor?"

Gu Sheng asked in surprise.

The old man nodded, eyes showing a sense of the passage of time, "One could say so. My name is Zhang Tianxing, and I was once a Source Heaven Master in the world of the Northern Territory. Later, due to some reasons, I chose to retreat to the Divine Mountain. Unintentionally, it’s been thousands of years."

"Source Heaven Master? How could this be..."

Gu Sheng was in shock.

He never expected to encounter the ancestor that Master Zhang had frequently mentioned!

"Elder, I’ve heard about you. You’re the one who entered the Divine Mountain to cultivate with the ’Seeking Origin Heavenly Book,’ right?"

Gu Sheng asked.

Zhang Tianxing nodded, "Indeed, it seems the later generations still remember me."

"They remember, they remember. They follow the requirements you left behind, showing great reverence for the Divine Mountain, only I, this ignorant young man, dared to venture into the Divine Mountain."