Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 409: Chapter 228: Lu Shu, Dead!_2

Watching Gu Sheng approach with his sword, Lu Shu immediately shouted angrily, ”Gu Sheng! If you dare kill me, you will undoubtedly push our Governor Mansion into full opposition against your Holy Pill Sect. Have you thought through the consequences of such an action? Do you really think your Holy Pill Sect can withstand it?”

Gu Sheng’s mind was exceptionally clear; he had considered all of this thoroughly.

The Demon Suppression Golden Scroll and Vajra Demon Suppression Bell were both in his possession, and the Vajra Demon Suppression Bell had already embedded itself in his body, impossible to extract.

These two treasures were extraordinary in grade, and nearly everyone who entered the Red Cloud Secret Domain knew these items were in Gu Sheng’s hands. Once the Red Cloud Secret Domain concluded, this news would spread quickly. Regardless of whether Gu Sheng killed Lu Shu or not, the Holy Pill Sect would become a common target. Given that, why not eliminate a potential hidden adversary for the Holy Pill Sect first?

”Whether we can withstand it or not is none of your concern! In your next life, don’t be so arrogant.”

Gu Sheng raised his sword and struck.

Feeling Gu Sheng’s determination to kill her, Lu Shu didn’t dare hesitate any longer. She immediately retrieved a fiery red pill and swallowed it.

As the pill entered her stomach, Lu Shu instantly felt her Qi Blood erupt and burn ferociously.

The burning Qi Blood sent forth a tremendous power, and Lu Shu’s aura grew even stronger. At this moment, her aura was infinitely close to the Marrow Refining Realm, and dense spiritual energy began to condense around her.

Sensing the unprecedented power within her, Lu Shu focused her thoughts, causing the spiritual energy to form a thin membrane around her fist.

With the membrane formed, she abruptly punched, shattering the Gravity Field created by the Water Cold Sword.

”You really think you can kill me? Ha! Since you’re so bent on dying, I’ll grant your wish!”

The pill Lu Shu consumed was of a high grade, with powerful effects. Though she was still in the Golden Bone Realm, the pill’s effects allowed her to temporarily draw upon the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

The spiritual energy transformed into spiritual power, which was far more formidable than Qi Blood Power. Lu Shu had merely used spiritual energy to coat her fist and casually punched to directly break the Gravity Field—this displayed the tremendous might of spiritual power!

”Ha! A pill that burns your Qi Blood—how long do you think that force will last?”

Gu Sheng sneered coldly and immediately activated his Wind Riding Boots to create some distance.

Seeing Gu Sheng trying to pull away, Lu Shu quickly pulled a large net from her storage bag and flung it at him.

The net soared through the air, closing in swiftly. A special power suppressed Gu Sheng’s speed momentarily, and the net fell tightly over him.

The net glowed brightly as it landed on Gu Sheng, swiftly tightening.

Whatever material the net was made of, Gu Sheng felt himself trapped in a peculiar state once caught. Although his body didn’t feel noticeably weakened, he was unable to mobilize the Qi Blood Power within, effectively making him an ordinary person. Despite struggling hard, it was futile.

”Ha, I may not maintain this state for long, but it’s enough to kill you.”

Lu Shu charged forward, swinging her fist at Gu Sheng.

The force Lu Shu wielded now was astonishing, and with Gu Sheng unable to harness his power, one solid punch from her might be catastrophic.

Unable to activate his powers, Gu Sheng gritted his teeth and retrieved the Demon Suppression Golden Scroll and a Spiritual Bag from his storage bag.

Gu Sheng’s face showed a trace of ruthless resolve. ”If you’re determined to fight to the death, so be it! We’re all living beings—who’s afraid of whom?”

Gu Sheng slashed open a fresh Spiritual Bag with the Water Cold Sword and immediately attached the Demon Suppression Golden Scroll to it.

Empowered by the Spiritual Energy, the Demon Suppression Golden Scroll radiated dazzling golden light. A formidable suppressive field instantly formed, enveloping both Gu Sheng and Lu Shu.

Gu Sheng had experimented with the power of the Demon Suppression Golden Scroll before. As soon as its pressure emerged, he was forced to lie flat on the ground. Lu Shu, initially menacing, also froze in pain and struggled to resist the scroll’s oppressive force.

Although the pill’s effects temporarily amplified Lu Shu’s strength substantially—making her equal to or even stronger than an ordinary Marrow Refining Third Layer cultivator—under the suppression of the Demon Suppression Golden Scroll, it was meaningless. She lasted only two seconds longer than Gu Sheng before being similarly forced to the ground.

Due to her fierce resistance, the suppression she endured was stronger. Her body was even pressed several inches into the earth.

The overwhelming force of the Demon Suppression Golden Scroll made both Gu Sheng and Lu Shu sense the looming pall of death.

As Gu Sheng was on the verge of being crushed to death, golden light suddenly surged from his body. Under this radiant protective glow, the crushing force of the Demon Suppression Golden Scroll inexplicably dissipated, and the net restraining him gradually loosened.

Gu Sheng, who nearly suffocated moments before, crawled upright and gasped for air. Regaining some strength, he picked up the Water Cold Sword and slashed the net into fragments.

The power of the Demon Suppression Golden Scroll was immense, but it consumed significant amounts of spiritual energy to activate. Within just a few breaths, the spiritual energy in the bag had been completely drained. Without its energy source, the golden glow of the scroll abruptly disappeared, rendering it inert in Gu Sheng’s hands.

Stowing the Demon Suppression Golden Scroll, Gu Sheng immediately struck at Lu Shu, refusing to give her a moment to recover.

Though the suppression from the Demon Suppression Golden Scroll had been brief, Lu Shu had expended considerable energy resisting it. The pill’s side effects were also beginning to manifest rapidly, causing her strength to decline alarmingly.

Realizing the change in her condition, Lu Shu dared not linger, throwing out two sweeping attacks to force Gu Sheng back before turning to flee.

The pill she consumed was indeed potent, but its side effects were severe. For three days, she wouldn’t be able to freely activate her powers without risking irreversible damage to her foundation. In extreme cases, she might never break into the Marrow Refining Realm.

Gu Sheng could sense the shift in Lu Shu’s aura and wasn’t eager to kill her right away.

At this point, Lu Shu’s strength was still formidable, and Gu Sheng wasn’t foolish enough to confront her head-on. Instead, he stepped back defensively, avoiding direct clashes while silently observing her retreat.

He kept his distance with the Wind Riding Boots, preventing Lu Shu from resorting to desperate tactics like self-detonation to drag him down with her.

During the pursuit, Gu Sheng quietly retrieved the Zhuge Crossbow gifted to him by Elder Huang.

The Zhuge Crossbow in Gu Sheng’s hands was of top-grade Yellow Level. Though he hadn’t tested its power, he was confident it could kill Lu Shu in her current vulnerable state.

”Whizz, whizz!”

Gu Sheng aimed at Lu Shu and swiftly pulled the lever, firing four arrows in quick succession.

The arrows tore through the air with piercing shrieks.

Lu Shu sensed the power of the Zhuge Crossbow’s arrows, her expression briefly showing panic. She hurriedly threw two punches to counter them.

The four arrows, deflected by the force of her punches, fell harmlessly to the ground. Gu Sheng wasn’t disheartened, pulling the lever again without hesitation.

As more arrows shot forth, Lu Shu continued to fend them off with her punches. However, Gu Sheng could clearly sense her strength waning rapidly. Though these new arrows failed to wound her, they managed to penetrate her punch-generated defense.

At this moment, Gu Sheng resembled a hunter, gazing at Lu Shu with a mixture of amusement and calculation. He deliberately refrained from firing, keeping the crossbow fixed on her.

Lu Shu struggled to keep her focus while escaping, forced to constantly watch out for Gu Sheng’s pursuit from behind. Her diminishing strength was accelerating.

After five minutes of pursuit, Gu Sheng detected her aura slipping back into the Golden Bone Realm. He immediately fired a series of consecutive volleys, the arrows shrieking as they streaked through the air.

Lu Shu, now vastly weakened, tried desperately to block the shots, but her diminished energy betrayed her. The arrows pierced through her body, and even the top-grade Yellow Level defensive armor she wore was helpless against them.

With her body riddled with arrows, Lu Shu’s life force ebbed away rapidly. Her gaze revealed a tinge of regret.

She regretted her arrogance—coming alone in pursuit of Gu Sheng had been her fatal mistake. Once favored by Lord Red Cloud for her exceptional talent, she had a promising future ahead. Now, that future dissolved into nothingness due to a single misstep.

In her final moments, Lu Shu abandoned her escape. Turning to face Gu Sheng, she spat out her last words with venom: ”Gu Sheng! My father will never forgive you! Your entire Holy Pill Sect will pay with their lives for me!”