Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1211: Chapter 629: A Pleading Look for Help (2)

This time, Gu Sheng not only escaped danger but also earned the recognition of the Golden Simurgh Heavenly Monarch. As the fiancé of the Tianxuan Divine Girl, his status had soared, even surpassing the Holy Master.

In the crowd, one person silently observed Gu Sheng. She was happy for his escape from danger, but for some reason, she felt a tinge of sadness in her heart, unable to smile.

Facing his sister Gu Yu, Gu Sheng said urgently, ”Gu Yu, you leave the Elder Hall first.”

Though Gu Yu was usually mischievous, seeing her brother so serious, she nodded obediently and walked away lightly.

As she passed by the Tianxuan Divine Girl, she couldn’t help but sneak a glance, amazed at her beauty and the intimidating aura she exuded.

Once Gu Yu’s figure disappeared at the hall door, the Golden Simurgh Heavenly Monarch’s Divine Thought moved slightly, and the gigantic Elder Hall door slammed shut with a dull sound, isolating them from the outside world. Inside the hall, only Gu Sheng, the Tianxuan Divine Girl, and the Golden Simurgh Heavenly Monarch remained.

Gu Sheng respectfully bowed to the Tianxuan Divine Girl and the Golden Simurgh Heavenly Monarch, sincerely saying, ”I am immensely grateful for your life-saving grace this time, and I will never forget it.”

The Tianxuan Divine Girl, however, frowned, her beautiful eyes filled with hostility, stepped forward, and demanded, ”Gu Sheng, tell me, what is the deal with those marriage contracts? How can I accept my future Dao partner having multiple fiancées?”

Gu Sheng’s expression tightened, and he hurriedly explained, ”Goddess, please don’t worry. These marriage contracts were left by my master with the Heavenly Dao’s power. Those ladies had requests for my master, and he helped them by using these contracts as proof.

By fulfilling these contracts, I receive power, but it doesn’t mean I must truly become Dao partners with them.”

The Tianxuan Divine Girl’s eyes were full of doubt, her expression skeptical.

The Golden Simurgh Heavenly Monarch snorted coldly, questioning, ”Heavenly Dao Marriage Contracts? Such rare items, isn’t it your fabrication to deceive my niece?”

Gu Sheng quickly raised his hand to refute, ”Heavenly Monarch, this matter is absolutely true. My master was a man of integrity; how could he lie about such matters?”

The Tianxuan Divine Girl softly said, ”Aunt, I believe him. My mother once said that it was Gu Sheng’s master who saved her. I don’t think Senior Gu would deceive us.”

The Golden Simurgh Heavenly Monarch pondered for a moment, then sharply questioned, ”Do you plan to marry my niece and then abandon her?”

Gu Sheng hurriedly replied, ”Heavenly Monarch, once the Heavenly Dao Marriage Certificate is signed, it must be fulfilled, or great disaster will follow.”

The Golden Simurgh Heavenly Monarch’s face grew increasingly gloomy, resolutely stating, ”No! I absolutely forbid you to abandon my niece. If you must fulfill those contracts with other women, you can marry them falsely and then leave, but with my niece, you must be true husband and wife.”

Seeing her aunt’s strong stance, the Tianxuan Divine Girl felt a pang of reluctance. She stepped forward, gently pulling on the Golden Simurgh Heavenly Monarch’s sleeve, softly pleading, ”Aunt, please don’t rush this matter. Let’s discuss it further.”

The Golden Simurgh Heavenly Monarch remained unmoved, pushing away the Tianxuan Divine Girl’s hand and saying in a low voice, ”There’s nothing to discuss. I will return to the Purple Spirit Realm and explain this to your father.” With that, he flicked his sleeve and strode out of the Elder Hall.

After the Golden Simurgh Heavenly Monarch vanished, Gu Sheng and the Tianxuan Divine Girl were left speechless in the hall.

After a while, the Tianxuan Divine Girl spoke with guilt, ”Gu Sheng, I seem to have made things difficult for you this time.”

Gu Sheng quickly waved his hand, smiling bitterly, ”Goddess, what are you saying? It’s clearly I who have caused you much trouble.”

The Tianxuan Divine Girl raised her head, her beautiful eyes meeting Gu Sheng’s, asking, ”And Young Master Gu, what is your true intention?”

Gu Sheng hesitated for a moment before saying, ”Being able to become a Dao partner with the Goddess is truly a blessing for me. However, if the Goddess is unwilling, I will find a way to ensure you suffer no grievances.”

The Tianxuan Divine Girl said softly, ”How could I be unwilling?”

This single sentence dispelled the gloom in Gu Sheng’s heart.

Gu Sheng looked at the Tianxuan Divine Girl in shock, momentarily thinking he had misheard.

Seeing his expression, the Tianxuan Divine Girl’s smile became even more radiant, her beauty lighting up the entire Elder Hall, making everything else pale by comparison.

Gu Sheng, showing his youthful shyness, softly asked, ”Goddess, am I truly worthy of you?”

The Tianxuan Divine Girl softly said, ”In terms of status, you and I are indeed far apart. But don’t forget your unlimited potential; even the Qiankun Venerate King does not rival you in this regard. Thus, you barely qualify for me.”

Gu Sheng curiously asked, ”What is the status of the Qiankun Venerate King among the geniuses of the Purple Spirit Realm?”

In his heart, this enigmatic but renowned figure was a source of great curiosity.

The Tianxuan Divine Girl gently brushed her sleeve, her expression turning solemn as she said, ”The Qiankun Venerate King is one of the strongest geniuses in the Purple Spirit Realm. He has shown extraordinary cultivation talent since childhood, progressing smoothly, with many strong figures pinning high hopes on him.”

At this point, she paused, her gaze fixed on Gu Sheng, continuing, ”Your defeat of him is truly remarkable.”

Gu Sheng, who was somewhat unclear about his own strength, felt a surge of indescribable pride at his victory over such a formidable opponent as the Qiankun Venerate King.

The Tianxuan Divine Girl then shifted her tone, her expression turning worried as she reminded, ”Don’t forget, you have angered both the Qiankun Venerate King and the Supreme Immortal Sect.

Although you have my aunt’s and father’s protection, the Supreme Immortal Sect is unlikely to let this go. They may fully support the Qiankun Venerate King’s breakthrough to the Heavenly Palace Realm. When that happens, the danger you’ll face will be unimaginable.”

Gu Sheng’s expression became resolute, saying, ”I’ve decided to leave the Tianlan Sacred Land, to go into hiding and train alone.

This way, I can hone myself without worrying about involving my sister and my teacher’s wife. I understand that only by growing quickly can I resolve the threat of the Qiankun Venerate King completely. I refuse to hide behind women; I want to be a warrior who charges forward without hesitation!”

Though the Tianxuan Divine Girl felt reluctant in her heart, she also understood that her chosen partner could not be timid. She nodded gently, her eyes full of admiration, saying, ”This is the Gu Sheng I admire. Such a decision is commendable.”

The Tianxuan Divine Girl playfully suggested, ”Gu Sheng, since you plan to leave, why not take this opportunity to show me around the Sacred Land?”

Although Gu Sheng seemed a bit flustered, he quickly nodded in agreement, ”Alright... sure.”

He turned and led the Tianxuan Divine Girl out of the Elder Hall, heading towards the Holy Land Peak where he had spent his youth. Along the way, though Gu Sheng didn’t speak much, every word was sincere, while the Tianxuan Divine Girl often laughed like the sound of ringing bells.

Meanwhile, the Golden Simurgh Heavenly Monarch stood amidst the sky, overlooking Gu Sheng and the Tianxuan Divine Girl below. The breeze fluttered his robe as he watched their figures, stirring his heart with memories from the past.

Outside the Elder Hall, the Tianlan Saint Master, with a stern expression, surveyed the surrounding crowd before ordering, ”Capture Wang Zhu alive and imprison him in the dungeon!”

Wang Zhu’s face turned pale, his body beginning to tremble slightly. He looked towards the Seventh Elder in panic, shouting for help, ”Seventh Elder, save me! Save me!”

The Seventh Elder remained calm, gently shaking his head and softly reassuring, ”Wang Zhu, don’t panic. Just go with them for now.”

As Wang Zhu was led away by the guards, he frequently looked back at the Seventh Elder, his eyes filled with a pleading expression.

Once Wang Zhu was out of sight, the Seventh Elder stepped forward, bowing to the Tianlan Saint Master, saying, ”Holy Master, this is all my fault, and I am willing to accept any punishment.