Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 917: Chapter 482: There Is No First in Either the Civil or Martial Realm

Power?

What kind of power can be considered formidable?

It was said that beyond the mountains are more mountains, beyond people are more people. I once thought that the Peacock King and Shaking Light Saint were the most formidable, but I never imagined there are so many hidden powerful beings deep below.

It seems that the saying ’no first in literature and no second in martial arts’ should be changed to ’there’s no first in either’.

"Ah..."

The cry of agony from the stranger sounded once again.

Gu Sheng stood aside, not making any move.

"Elder Jiang... Elder Jiang... I have a way... a way to resurrect them all!"

The stranger suddenly shouted out.

Elder Jiang’s heart trembled upon hearing his words.

His power involuntarily paused for a moment.

Gu Sheng looked over, noticing the endless compassion in his gaze.

Perhaps the passing of those ancient beings had always been a pain in his heart, and if he could bring them back, that might be more meaningful than killing the stranger.

Then Elder Jiang turned his head, staring deeply at the stranger: "What did you say? Do you really have a way to bring them back?"

The stranger sensed the weakening of Elder Jiang’s power, a cunning light flickered in his eyes, but outwardly he appeared very sincere.

"Elder Jiang, I’m telling the truth. I know an ancient secret technique that can bring their souls back to their bodies, even their bones can be restored."

The stranger said to Elder Jiang with a look of longing.

Elder Jiang’s brows furrowed tightly, feeling a struggle within.

He knew the stranger’s words might just be an excuse to buy time, but how could he give up this possible opportunity?

"Hoo..."

He took a deep breath and said coldly: "If you dare deceive me, your fate will be worse than death."

The stranger hurriedly nodded: "I wouldn’t dare, Elder Jiang, I wouldn’t dare, please give me a chance to prove it to you."

...

Elder Jiang was silent for a moment, finally retracting his power slowly.

"Alright, I’ll give you this chance. Start now."

Elder Jiang, with due vigilance, ordered the stranger.

The stranger, seeing Elder Jiang withdraw his power, secretly sighed in relief.

However, in such moments, he dared not show any hint of triumph.

Then, he began to stir his divine power, preparing to perform the said resurrection secret technique.

Gu Sheng stood by, noticing the stir of divine power from the stranger, which was entirely different from Elder Jiang’s.

Elder Jiang’s power was filled with warmth and the breath of life.

Whereas the stranger’s divine power was a cold gleam, chilling to the bone.

It gave a feeling of contrast between growth and slaughter.

"..."

The stranger began chanting spells, drawing circular symbols in the air with his hands.

With his spells and gestures, the white bones lying on the ground began to emit a faint silvery white light.

"Crack!"

More astonishing was that those white bones started to move.

Gu Sheng and Elder Jiang held their breath, closely watching those bones.

They saw those bones gradually enveloped in a faint flesh-colored glow, with the flesh slowly beginning to form.

"This..."

Elder Jiang’s eyes welled up with tears.

He recognized one of the reviving figures; it was his Left Protector from thousands of years ago.

In an instant, a complex emotion surged within him.

It was a mix of longing for old friends and shock at the stranger’s abilities.

"Protector! Left Protector?"

Just as Elder Jiang stepped forward to check on the Left Protector’s condition, a fierce glint flashed in the stranger’s eyes.

"Whoosh!"

The stranger suddenly sprang up, gathering a cold gleam in his hand, stabbing straight at Elder Jiang’s back.

"Pfft!"

Although Elder Jiang reacted swiftly, he was still hit by the stranger’s attack.

His body jolted violently, spurting a mouthful of fresh blood.

"You!"

Elder Jiang turned around, his eyes filled with fury.

"Heh heh..."

The stranger chuckled coldly: "Elder Jiang, you were too careless, did you think I would really submit to your control? Now, your power has drastically reduced, I wonder how you will stop me."

Elder Jiang wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his gaze icy: "Stranger, you have underestimated me. Even injured, I am not someone you can easily handle."

"Swish swish swish!"

Elder Jiang’s body suddenly burst into even brighter golden light than before.

His momentum instantly rose to a new height.

He realized that if he fell, the stranger would certainly continue his evil acts.

Even at the cost of his life, he would fight to the end!

From the side, Gu Sheng noticed that Elder Jiang’s power was gushing out profusely from the recent wound.

If this continued, Elder Jiang would surely be unable to defeat the stranger.

"Cough cough cough... Pfft!"

Suddenly, Elder Jiang coughed violently a few times, spitting out a mouthful of black blood.

Seeing this, Gu Sheng quickly moved to support Elder Jiang: "Elder Jiang, you seem to have been poisoned!"

Elder Jiang seemed to realize this too, then waved his hand: "Gu Sheng, stand back, I’ll handle him."

Before Gu Sheng could get close, Elder Jiang waved his hand towards him.

Gu Sheng instantly floated backward.

Even though Elder Jiang was seriously injured, Gu Sheng was no match for them.

So stepping forward now would only be a hindrance.

Gu Sheng worriedly watched Elder Jiang, knowing that this was a battle between Elder Jiang and the stranger, one he could not intervene in.

He could only step aside, nervously watching the confrontation between the two.

At this time, Elder Jiang’s complexion turned increasingly pale, as divine power continuously leaked from his wound.

It was like fine sand slipping through fingers, the more he tried to stop, the harder it was to restrain.

Gu Sheng’s concern was evident, but he knew his own power was insignificant in this confrontation.

"Elder Jiang, are you really okay?"

Gu Sheng asked, filled with worry.

He was reluctant to believe that the Guardian of the East Desolation could fall to such a state.

Elder Jiang didn’t answer, focusing all his attention on the stranger.

Despite being severely injured, guarding the East Desolation remained his mission!

"Heh heh..."

The stranger, too, sensed a change in Elder Jiang, a cold smile forming at the corner of his mouth: "Elder Jiang, it seems your end has come. Your power is fading, and I will end you completely."

"Hmph!"

Elder Jiang snorted coldly, suddenly flipping his palm.

"Swish!"

A golden light shot towards the stranger like a sharp sword.

The stranger dared not meet it head-on, his figure flickering as he dodged the attack.

"Psst..."

But his hem was grazed by the golden light, leaving a charred mark.

"Oh! Elder Jiang, your power is waning."

The stranger mocked, "It seems your divine power is no longer enough to sustain you in this battle."

Elder Jiang did not respond, standing there quietly, seemingly gathering his strength.

"Sizzle sizzle sizzle!"

Soon, the surrounding space began to warp due to his power.

Sand and stones flew, the world filled with raging energy.

"Come, stranger."

Elder Jiang’s voice was low, "Let us end this."

"Come!"

The stranger roared, his body suddenly bursting with a bright silvery power.

This power struck against Elder Jiang’s golden light, emitting a thunderous roar.

"Crack!"

The space began to tear under their powers, as if the whole world was trembling.

"Clang clang clang!"

Back and forth they went, each clash like the sky collapsing, destroying everything around.

Black blood continued to gush from Elder Jiang’s wound, his divine power relentless leaking...

Gu Sheng looked on anxiously from the side.

He clenched his fists tightly, his nails almost digging into his palms.

"I can’t just watch Elder Jiang fall like this, I must do something."

Gu Sheng vowed silently in his heart.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, a loud explosion resonated.

The clash of Elder Jiang and the stranger’s powers created a deafening collision, and as Gu Sheng reacted, a powerful shockwave blasted him dozens of meters away!

Simultaneously, Elder Jiang and the stranger both staggered back a few steps involuntarily.

"Pfft!"

Both were severely injured.

The stranger’s chest was pierced by the golden light.

While Elder Jiang seemed on the brink of collapse, evidently reaching his limit.

"Elder Jiang!"

Gu Sheng could no longer hold back, rushing forward to support Elder Jiang.

Elder Jiang waved his hand, his voice weak as he said: "Gu Sheng, you... you must leave, I... will hold him back."