Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 976: Chapter 512: Fellow Sufferers in a Strange Land

Under intense pressure, Gu Sheng summoned all his Divine Power to confront the invisible giant hand.

But the harder he struggled, the tighter the grip of the hand.

Realizing things were not looking good, Gu Sheng abruptly released his Divine Power and pulled out the Fire Spirit Dagger, swinging it fiercely forward.

With a swish, the sound of slicing through the air was heard.

It was then that Gu Sheng realized that the giant hand was controlling his consciousness; the stronger he became, the stronger it got!

Thinking of this, he dispersed half of his aura to test.

Sure enough, when he weakened, the black hole’s power also diminished, even the voice echoing in his mind weakened a bit.

"I didn’t expect you’d have some skills, but don’t think that weakening yourself can defeat me, because when you are weak... I am strong!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Gu Sheng felt a roaring explosion in his mind, and the Heavenly Demon’s power suddenly swelled to its peak!

With his aura weakened, the Heavenly Demon attempted to seize this opportunity to take over his body!

Despite Gu Sheng’s forceful control, his hand still involuntarily lifted, and the dagger pointed directly at his throat!

"I said, I am you, you are me, so now who wants to kill you is not me, but yourself!"

As the Heavenly Demon’s words fell again, Gu Sheng felt the dagger inch closer, and his consciousness began to blur, giving rise to a murderous intent!

As the tip of the dagger grew closer and lightly grazed his skin, the pain suddenly brought clarity to Gu Sheng’s eyes.

Realizing his own shackles, he desperately tried to control his right hand, but the effect was negligible.

Just when the Heavenly Demon tried to kill him in one fell swoop, Gu Sheng suddenly switched tactics and fiercely bit his own tongue!

As the taste of blood spread in his mouth, Gu Sheng seized the chance to reclaim control of his body, redirecting his right hand and stabbing forward fiercely, the dagger’s tip aimed straight at the black hole!

In an instant, a scream sounded, coming from the arrogant Heavenly Demon!

Knowing his method was working, Gu Sheng hurriedly pressed the attack, repeatedly slashing at the black hole with his dagger, each scream from the Heavenly Demon more pitiful than the last!

Time went by, and finally, the screams weakened, and with the last tortured cry, the Heavenly Demon finally died by his hand!

As the Heavenly Demon perished, the chaotic feeling around Gu Sheng dissipated, and once his vision cleared, he again saw the orb.

At this moment, a shimmering green light danced across the surface of the orb, its aura far stronger than before.

Quickly stepping forward, Gu Sheng reached out for the orb once more, and this time, it landed easily in his hand.

Without delaying to examine it, Gu Sheng exerted all his might to destroy the forbidden land, escaping in the last second of its collapse!

The rumbling sounds continued, forcing Gu Sheng to reluctantly take refuge in the small tripod.

Moments later, as the sound faded away, leaving only the sound of falling stones, Gu Sheng broke out from the tripod.

Emerging, he saw Shi Lou and Er Gou covered in wounds.

He hurriedly stepped forward and pulled them up.

"How are you? Is it serious?"

Looking at him, their eyes shone brightly.

"Brother Sheng, you... actually destroyed Qingxia Sect’s forbidden land?!"

"Yes, Qingxia Sect’s forbidden land confuses the mind, as long as the mind is strong enough, you too can destroy it."

Shi Lou and Er Gou could hardly agree, having nearly lost their lives even outside; had they ventured in, could they still come out alive?

"And the others? Are they still fighting the Qingxia Sect people?"

Upon hearing this, Er Gou shook his head repeatedly.

"Brother Sheng, the Qingxia Sect members have already fled, when the forbidden land started shaking, Master Ling Xiao led them to escape."

"How many escaped?"

"About a dozen..."

Learning that a dozen Qingxia Sect members still survived, Gu Sheng’s eyes narrowed dangerously.

"Let them live a while longer, I will personally take their lives someday!"

At these words, Shi Lou and Er Gou nodded vigorously.

Their vengeance for Stone Village was inevitable!

"Where are the others?"

"There are few survivors, all hiding beneath the cave."

Shi Lou’s voice was slightly choked up as he spoke.

They had rescued hundreds from Soul Refining Cave, but after this battle, only a handful remained.

Thinking of those who paved the way for them with their lives, a wave of sorrow washed over him.

Seeing this, Gu Sheng felt a pang of distress.

Though the dead cannot come back to life, saving the remaining people and helping them escape was now their task.

Led by the two, Gu Sheng finally saw the other survivors.

Though they survived, each bore heavy injuries.

Tormented by Soul Refining Cave and having endured this battle, nearly half their lives were gone.

Upon seeing Gu Sheng, they all knelt on the ground.

"Thank you, hero, for rescuing us!"

Hearing this, Gu Sheng quickly helped them to their feet.

"No need for such words, I merely acted against injustice with my blade."

With that, he took out Spirit Stones, generously distributing them to everyone.

"Everyone has wounds and nowhere to recover, use these Spirit Stones to regain some strength for now."

As they looked at the pile of Spirit Stones in his hand, their gratitude grew, instinctively trying to kneel again.

Gu Sheng seemed to anticipate their actions, blocking them with his Divine Power before they could kneel.

"No need for such actions, everyone’s contribution in this battle is equal, these Spirit Stones rightfully belong to you."

The crowd understood he was giving them a way out, and with gratitude, they accepted his generosity.

Fearing a Qingxia Sect ambush, Gu Sheng deliberated and decided to personally lead them away.