Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1425: Chapter 735: Take Action (Part 2)

”I heard you want to form an alliance with me?”

The voice of the Heaven-Burning Saintess was icy and bone-chilling.

The Heaven-Reaching Saint Son opened his mouth with difficulty, but only spat out a mouthful of blood.

”Remember, if you dare to make a move on me again...”

The Heaven-Burning Saintess leaned down and whispered in his ear.

”Kill without mercy.”

After speaking, she straightened up and looked around. Everywhere her gaze fell, everyone bowed their heads.

”Also, pass the word out.”

Her voice was not loud, but it clearly reached everyone’s ears.

”No matter who it is, if they dare to propose marriage to Heaven-Burning Holy Land, I will personally hunt them down to the end!”

As her words fell, she transformed into a streak of firelight and soared into the sky, disappearing in an instant.

At dusk, Wanling Palace was bathed in a golden-red afterglow.

Gu Sheng sat cross-legged in the Quiet Room of his residence, surrounded by a faintly blue True Qi.

Suddenly, he frowned slightly, sensing someone had touched the restriction outside the courtyard.

”Is Young Master Gu here?”

A clear female voice came from outside the courtyard.

”The Sect Master has sent me to invite you to a banquet, a welcoming feast is set at Wanling Square to brush the dust off for you.”

Gu Sheng slowly collected his energy and opened his eyes.

He stood up, tidied his robes, and pushed the door open.

Outside stood a female disciple dressed in the attire of Wanling Palace, who appeared to be in her early twenties, and her cultivation was around the Fourth Level of the Earth Martial Realm. Seeing him come out, she hurriedly saluted.

”Thank you, Senior Sister, for passing the message. I will go immediately.”

Gu Sheng nodded slightly.

The female disciple respectfully stepped aside, waiting until Gu Sheng walked out the courtyard before following half a step behind him to lead the way.

Gu Sheng had only walked a few steps when he suddenly stopped, spoke without turning his head.

”Miss Xiao, since you’re here, why hide?”

After a moment of silence, a graceful figure flashed out from behind a fake mountain by the road.

Xiao Mengdie had changed into a light purple long dress today, with a silver ribbon tied around her waist, making her skin look like snow.

She wore an expression of surprise on her face, then her expression turned serious.

”Young Master Gu, you’re truly exceptional, to have actually detected my Concealing Technique.”

Xiao Mengdie took a few steps forward and spoke in a lowered voice.

”I specifically waited here to tell you something important.”

Gu Sheng gestured for the leading female disciple to wait and walked aside with Xiao Mengdie.

”What matter makes Miss Xiao so cautious?”

”I just received news from an informant placed by the Great Elder.”

Xiao Mengdie’s eyes revealed worry.

”Zhao Qianhuan might make a move on you tonight. He previously had Zhao Lingqian test you, to figure out your strengths and find an opportunity to eliminate you.”

Gu Sheng raised an eyebrow slightly.

”I am not acquainted with the Great Elder, why does he target me? Could it be because of that marriage agreement?”

Xiao Mengdie bit her lower lip.

”The exact reason is still unclear, but I’ve already informed my father to be more prepared. In any case, you must be careful tonight and it’s best not to act alone.”

Gu Sheng nodded thoughtfully.

”Thank you, Miss Xiao, for the warning. In that case, how about we go to the banquet together?”

”I was thinking the same.”

Xiao Mengdie breathed a sigh of relief, a faint smile reappearing on her face.

The two walked side by side and soon arrived at the square in front of the main hall of Wanling Palace.

At this moment, the square was festively decorated, with hundreds of redwood tables and chairs neatly arranged, each table adorned with exquisite Spirit Fruits and wine.

The most eye-catching were the eighteen large lanterns hanging mid-air, each made from Demon Beast Demon Cores, emitting a soft and bright light.

”What a grand gesture.”

Gu Sheng admired softly.

Xiao Mengdie smiled subtly.

”My father always values etiquette, especially when welcoming such a distinguished guest like you.”

As they spoke, a figure appeared before them.

Xiao Xuanze had changed into a dark gold robe today, a jade belt around his waist, looking both majestic and profound.

His gaze swept over Gu Sheng and Xiao Mengdie, a slight smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.

”Nephew Gu has arrived right on time.”

Xiao Xuanze’s voice was deep.

”Mengdie, you go ahead and attend to the other guests first, I have something to discuss with Gu.”

Xiao Mengdie glanced at Gu Sheng, and seeing him nod in acknowledgment, she respectfully withdrew. Once she was out of sight, the smile on Xiao Xuanze’s face gradually faded.

”Have you heard of the Great Elder’s affairs, my dear Gu?”

Xiao Xuanze opened the conversation with directness, his voice lowered to an extremely low volume.

Gu Sheng nodded imperceptibly.

”Miss Xiao has already informed me. I just don’t understand why the Great Elder harbors such animosity towards me?”

Xiao Xuanze furrowed his brows and transmitted in secret.

”This matter is perplexing. I’ve already sent people to investigate secretly, but currently, there are no concrete clues. Zhao Qianhuan has always been ambitious; this time, he might not be just targeting you alone. Tonight, stay by my side and do not act alone.”

While the two were conversing, a sudden commotion erupted at the edge of the square.

An elderly woman with graying hair staggered into the plaza, her clothes were torn, blood at the corner of her mouth, and her breath was extremely chaotic.

”Lingyu!”

Xiao Xuanze’s expression changed, and he flashed to the old woman’s side, supporting her faltering body.

”What has happened?”

Lingyu is one of the three Guardian Elders of Wanling Palace, her cultivation already at half-step Sect Realm, yet now she was heavily injured.

She gasped and said.

”Sect Master... the sect was attacked... a group of mysterious people in black suddenly appeared... the Mountain Patrol Disciples were almost all killed... I fought desperately to break through... to report the news...”

As soon as her words fell, the square was instantly in an uproar.

Gu Sheng murmured under his breath.

”So, that’s how it is. The assault on me was merely a ruse; Zhao Qianhuan intends to seize power!”

Almost as if to confirm his suspicions, intense fluctuations of True Qi erupted from the mountain peaks outside Wanling Palace’s main peak, dozens of tunneling lights soared into the sky, heading straight for the plaza.

Leading them was the Great Elder, Zhao Qianhuan, garbed in a black robe, his face sinister, followed by dozens of powerful experts.

”Xiao Xuanze!”

Zhao Qianhuan halted above the square, his voice resounding like thunder.

”Today is the day you hand over the position of Sect Master! Wanling Palace has declined under your leadership; it’s time for a capable person to take charge!”

Xiao Xuanze’s face darkened.

”Zhao Qianhuan, how dare you conspire with outsiders and betray the sect?”

”Hahaha!”

Zhao Qianhuan laughed loudly.

”In matters of victory and defeat, who talks of betrayal? You’ve barely broke into the Sect Realm, your realm yet unstable; today will be your doom!”

With his command, dozens of experts dispersed, surrounding the entire square. Simultaneously, Zhao Lingqian walked out of the crowd with two Heavenly Martial Realm experts, heading straight for Gu Sheng.

”Gu Sheng, surprised?”

Zhao Lingqian sneered viciously.

”Did you think I was such a pushover, easily humiliated by you? Did you think my Spirit Stones were so easy to take? Today you’ll pay back everything with interest!”

Turning to the two Heavenly Martial Realm experts behind him, he ordered.

”Gouge out his eyes first, I want to watch him suffer and howl in pain!”

The two Heavenly Martial Realm experts responded immediately, pincer-attacking Gu Sheng from left and right.

Xiao Mengdie witnessed this and unhesitatingly flashed to block Gu Sheng’s way.

”Young Master Gu, run quickly!”

She gritted her teeth, a silver Soft Sword appearing in her hand.

”I’ll hold them off!”

”Xiao Mengdie, do you think with your Earth Martial Realm cultivation, you can stop two Heavenly Martial Realm experts? You’re dreaming!”

Standing in the center of the plaza, Zhao Lingqian wore a mocking smirk.

With a wave of his right hand, a translucent barrier instantly enveloped the entire square, the Wanling Palace’s prized treasure—the Ten Thousand Spirits Sky Sealing Cover.

Xiao Mengdie stood in front of Gu Sheng, her slender fingers gripping the Longsword tightly, knuckles turning white from force.

She knew she was not their match, but she refused to step back.

”Zhao Lingqian, dare you strike against the Palace Master’s daughter within Wanling Palace?”

”Hahaha!”

Zhao Lingqian laughed loudly.

”After today, who will call the shots in Wanling Palace is yet to be known!”

His expression suddenly turned icy, ordering the two Heavenly Martial Realm experts beside him.

”Kill Gu Sheng first, knock Xiao Mengdie unconscious.”

The two Heavenly Martial Realm experts, hearing his words, had their Gang Qi surge violently, transforming into two shadows rushing towards Gu Sheng.

Xiao Mengdie tried to block them, but was repelled several steps by a burst of Gang Qi, blood trickling from her lips.

Gu Sheng stood his ground, eyes cold.

”Shadow, make your move.”

Before his words had fully fallen, a shadow appeared in front of Gu Sheng out of thin air.