Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1240: Chapter 644: Let’s See Where You Run

Ling Xiao suddenly spoke.

Gu Sheng glanced at her.

”You’re quite calm.”

Ling Xiao’s lips curled slightly.

”Because I can ensure your safe arrival in the depths.”

Gu Sheng raised an eyebrow.

”Oh? So confident?”

”You’ll know if you try it.”

Ling Xiao didn’t answer, turning and heading deeper into Ten Thousand Ghost Ridge.

Gu Sheng followed closely behind.

As they proceeded, they found most areas reduced to ruins, making it rather convenient to walk.

Strangely, they encountered no danger, while screams and explosions kept echoing from behind.

Clearly, other cultivators were not as fortunate.

”What did you do?”

Gu Sheng couldn’t help but ask.

Ling Xiao didn’t turn back.

”Secret.”

Gu Sheng snorted lightly, asking no more.

Soon, Ling Xiao stopped.

”We’ve arrived.”

Up ahead, dense Yin Qi gathered as if tangible, spectral blue flames drifted in the void, with faint, mournful ghost wails, evidently hiding deadly dangers.

And further ahead, an entirely sapphire Spirit Sword hovered in the air, encircled by countless blue Sword Qi, moving like the body of a Divine Dragon.

The hilt was surrounded by sun and moon shadows, radiating potent Law Power, continuously absorbing Yin Yang Qi from the world, making the sword momentum increasingly formidable.

”Is this the sword?”

Gu Sheng’s eyes burned with intensity.

”So, does it tempt you?”

Ling Xiao asked with a teasing smile.

Gu Sheng observed closely, noticing several fine cracks on the blade, not obvious but definitely present.

”The sword is damaged?”

”Yes.”

Ling Xiao nodded.

”I suspect it’s the Spiritual Artifact used by a Divine who perished here, heavily damaged, with declining spiritual power and reduced might, now at most pseudo Divine Artifact level.”

Gu Sheng’s heart raced.

”Even so, it far surpasses ordinary Magical Treasures!”

Ling Xiao gave him a sidelong glance.

”The more valuable, the stronger the competitors. We need to hurry.”

Gu Sheng nodded, and the two continued forward.

Just a few steps in, Gu Sheng suddenly stopped, furrowing his brow.

”Wait, there’s a problem.”

”What?”

”There’s only one Divine Sword.”

Gu Sheng stared at Ling Xiao.

”We’re two people, how do we divide it?”

Ling Xiao paused, then laughed.

”What, you want to keep it all to yourself?”

Gu Sheng shook his head.

”That’s not what I meant, but... we can’t exactly cut the sword in half, can we?”

Ling Xiao burst into laughter.

”That’s what you’re worried about?”

Gu Sheng frowned.

”Why, shouldn’t I be?”

Ling Xiao contained her laughter, looking sly.

”I’ll be honest, I’m not interested in that sword.”

”Oh?” Gu Sheng raised an eyebrow.

”Then what do you want?”

”Another item.” Ling Xiao smiled mysteriously. ”It holds special meaning for me.”

Gu Sheng scrutinized her eyes for any sign of deceit, but Ling Xiao remained calm and genuine.

”Alright.” Gu Sheng nodded.

”The Divine Sword for me, the item you want for you.”

”Deal!” Ling Xiao grinned.

”Let’s go, if we delay any longer, those lunatics will get there first.”

The two didn’t speak further, quickening their pace, delving deeper into Ten Thousand Ghost Ridge.

Amidst the ruins, Evil Qi permeated, and Gu Sheng and Ling Xiao held their breaths, stealthily advancing under the cover of crumbled walls.

From behind, piercing screams continued, some cultivators torn apart by invisible Killing Arrays.

Others burned to ash by sudden bursts of Yin Fire.

”Judging by the noise, at least thirty people have died.” Ling Xiao whispered.

Gu Sheng sneered. ”The price of greed.”

Two hours later, they finally reached the deepest part of Ten Thousand Ghost Ridge.

Ahead, the sapphire Divine Sword hovered, emitting vast Law Power fluctuations.

Gu Sheng breathed slightly heavier, the fervor in his eyes growing—this sword seemed destined for him!

As the two prepared to act, urgent footsteps suddenly approached from their side.

”Someone’s here!”

Gu Sheng quickly pulled Ling Xiao, hiding behind a collapsed stone wall.

Through the cracks, they saw a dozen cultivators in black battle armor swiftly advancing.

These men moved nimbly, their movement techniques precise, each step avoiding dangerous textures on the ground, evidently well-trained.

”They are the elite from Luotian Sect.”

Ling Xiao transmitted the message.

”Be careful not to be discovered.”

Gu Sheng discreetly released a trace of intent to explore, then his pupils contracted slightly.

Among this group, there was someone in the Tribulation Crossing Realm! He quickly withdrew his intent, sweat forming on his forehead.

”How is it?” Ling Xiao asked.

”There’s trouble.” Gu Sheng replied solemnly.

”Their leader is in the Tribulation Crossing Realm.”

Ling Xiao frowned slightly, but soon relaxed.

”No matter, let them pave the way.”

Nearby, the black-armored warriors halted, one scanning the surroundings, speaking softly.

”Strange, Ten Thousand Ghost Ridge doesn’t seem as perilous as the legends say, we’ve only lost a few men so far.”

”Fools!”

The leader, the Tribulation Crossing Realm expert—Long Yi—rebuked coldly.

”Though the danger of Ten Thousand Ghost Ridge is lower than expected, it’s by no means a safe place! Stay alert, don’t get caught off guard!”

”Yes!” They replied in unison.

Long Yi continued.

”Additionally, keep an eye out for Gu Sheng. Though young, his cultivation has reached Divinity Transformation Peak, his physique rivals a juvenile Divine Beast, and his combat power crushes peers. If you spot him, report immediately and don’t act rashly!”

”Understood!”

Gu Sheng and Ling Xiao exchanged serious looks.

Once the black-armored warriors moved on, they emerged from their hiding spot.

”Luotian Sect actually sent a Tribulation Crossing Realm expert in.”

Gu Sheng spoke grimly.

”Seems they’re determined to get the sword.”

Ling Xiao laughed.

”Isn’t that perfect? With them clearing the path ahead, we’re safer instead.”

Gu Sheng pondered briefly, then nodded.