Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 959: Chapter 503: Refining the Void (Part 2)

"Krah!"

The goblin seemed enraged by Gu Sheng’s actions, emitting a sharp scream and pouncing toward him once more.

This time, it wasn’t just using its claws to attack.

Instead, it swayed its twisted body, releasing a mighty energy wave, trying to pin Gu Sheng to the spot.

"Swish!"

Gu Sheng swiftly dodged, simultaneously channeling the divine power within him to counteract.

He was well aware that the goblin’s strength was not to be underestimated.

If it weren’t for his formidable divine power, he would likely have been defeated by now.

Just as the goblin was about to grab him, Gu Sheng suddenly burst out with a powerful energy, instantly clashing with the goblin’s strength.

The two forces intertwined in the air, producing a deafening noise.

"Bang!"

With a tremendous sound, both Gu Sheng and the goblin were pushed back several steps.

A massive crater instantly appeared on the ground, and both were significantly injured.

"Huff..."

Gu Sheng took a deep breath, channeling his divine power, trying to find the link between himself and the goblin.

At that moment, he suddenly noticed that the pale white glow on the goblin’s body seemed to be guiding his divine power.

"This goblin can actually guide my divine power!"

Gu Sheng’s heart trembled, immediately understanding his predicament.

He hesitated no more and began attempting to guide the goblin’s energy.

Gradually, he felt a powerful force flowing from the goblin into his own body, merging with his divine power.

This feeling of fusion was somewhat similar to that of the Goblin Source Stone.

"Could it be..."

Gu Sheng pondered quietly.

He seemed to understand why this goblin had mutated.

It was because, after the mass killing of ordinary goblins, the energy emitted from their corpses was absorbed by the sole remaining goblin.

And it was the last guardian of the spirit vein!

As for its overwhelming power, it was entirely supported by the Goblin Source Stone.

According to the "Seeking Origin Heavenly Book," the only way to subdue these source stone spirits was to refine them.

Thinking of this, Gu Sheng chanted the Great Void Spell.

"Swish!"

In that instant, a void entrance appeared instantly to Gu Sheng’s right.

Gu Sheng dodged inside, not closing the void entrance.

The goblin, without any hesitation, rushed directly into the void, intent on killing Gu Sheng.

Seeing the goblin enter the void, Gu Sheng immediately exited and sealed the void entrance.

"Er Gou, Shi Lou, come help quickly!"

Gu Sheng shouted loudly.

Er Gou and Shi Lou immediately stepped forward, "What do you need us to do?"

"Use all your strength to heat up the void! Quick!"

Gu Sheng commanded.

"Understood!"

They replied in unison, instantly channeling divine power.

Simultaneously, Gu Sheng exerted all his strength, directing the surging energy toward the void.

With their combined efforts, the void’s temperature rose instantly, turning a fiery red.

"Aoooo!!!"

From the void, they heard a scream of agony.

"Boom, boom, boom!"

The intense heat made the goblin struggle wildly within the void.

However, that void was an endless void, and with Gu Sheng sealing the exit, it couldn’t escape at all.

About an hour later, the high temperature in the void quickly drained the goblin’s strength.

Gradually, the commotion inside lessened until there was no sound.

"Brother Sheng, it’s silent inside. Is it dead from the heat?"

Er Gou, overexerting himself, asked with a contorted face.

"Yes... Yes, Brother Sheng, I’m almost out of strength."

Shi Lou panted heavily nearby.

Gu Sheng knew that their abilities had reached their limits.

If they continued like this, they might end up exhausted from excessive energy output.

"Withdraw!"

Gu Sheng immediately ordered.

Upon hearing Gu Sheng’s words, the two finally retracted their powers.

"Thud!"

Er Gou and Shi Lou fell to their knees, pale-faced and dripping with sweat.

"Phew... I’m exhausted..."

Er Gou said weakly, barely swallowing his saliva.

Meanwhile, Gu Sheng withdrew his divine power and stepped forward to ask, "How are you guys? You okay?"

"I just need a bit of rest. I used up too much divine power just now."

Shi Lou also replied weakly.

Seeing that they just needed to rest, Gu Sheng nodded, "Alright, let me check on that goblin."

After saying this, Gu Sheng leaned closer to the void to listen.

However, apart from deathly silence, there was nothing to be heard inside the void.

This brought Gu Sheng some peace of mind, because the goblin was likely refined within the void!

"Huff..."

Gu Sheng took a deep breath, deciding not to wait any longer.

He then moved his lips slightly, softly chanting the spell to lift the seal.

When the final syllable of the spell fell, he felt the air around him momentarily freeze.

"Whoosh!"

Immediately, a faint light seeped from the void, and the seal slowly lifted.

At that moment, a brilliant light burst from the void.

Accompanied by a soft cracking sound, a thumb-sized refined ore fell out of the void.

"Clang!"

The ore landed in front of Gu Sheng and the others.

Gu Sheng, Er Gou, and Shi Lou could not help but widen their eyes, not expecting the goblin, after being refined, turned into this thing.

"What the heck is this!"

Er Gou stepped forward, picking up the shimmering ore.

This piece of ore emitted a faint blue light, crystalline and transparent, brimming with endless energy.

What was even more surprising was that the aura it emitted was identical to that of the spirit vein energy gate.

This aura was extremely precious to cultivators.

It seemed to significantly enhance a cultivator’s divine power or even help them break through bottlenecks.

Gu Sheng stepped forward, took the refined ore in his hand, and examined it.

"This should be the finest of the goblin ore!"

Gu Sheng exclaimed, eyes wide open.

"Fine... finest?"

Shi Lou said, somewhat incredulously.

Gu Sheng nodded, "Yes, this premium ore is refined again from refined ore, and according to proportions, not even a thousand pounds of refined ore yields this much."

"Huh? Do you mean that mutated goblin was an amalgamation of all goblins?"

Er Gou seemed to understand, expressing his insight.

"Precisely!"

Gu Sheng nodded.

"Rumble!"

Suddenly, there was a sound.

Gu Sheng looked up to see the stalactites above seemed about to fall.

"Quick, move!"

Gu Sheng shouted, then suddenly channeled his divine power, pulling Er Gou and Shi Lou to the side.

Once they moved aside, the stalactites above fell like a torrential downpour.

Along with deafening rumbles, the entire Guang City was instantly buried and turned into ruins.

Dust filled the air, spreading everywhere.

Relying on their divine powers, Gu Sheng and the others barely stabilized themselves amid the chaos.

...

After an unknown period, everything finally calmed down.

Gu Sheng, Er Gou, and Shi Lou returned to the wasteland.

Compared to before, the spirit vein’s aura was significantly weakened, as if it had suffered severe damage.

"Brother Sheng! Look over there!"

Er Gou pointed toward the spirit vein, "The aura seems much weaker!"

"Hmm, seems like an opportunity!"

Gu Sheng nodded.

Then, Gu Sheng led Er Gou and Shi Lou above the spirit vein energy gate.

"Huff..."

Gu Sheng took a deep breath and brought out the refined goblin ore.

All three channeled their divine power, converging it onto the premium ore.

"Let’s exert our strength together! Are you ready?"

Gu Sheng asked solemnly.

"Ready!"

Er Gou and Shi Lou exchanged a glance and nodded.

"Start!"

Gu Sheng shouted, and the divine power of the three erupted at the same time.

Under their power, the goblin ore emitted a dazzling light.

"Boom!"

With a loud bang, the spirit vein energy gate cracked under their combined forces.