Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1754: Chapter 890: Rare Leisure

”Yes, it was one of the protective items my little uncle crafted for me a few years ago when he came to visit.”

She paused and added.

”The transmission talisman in the pavilion and the imitation idea of the Mother and Child Celestial Observation Mirror were initially thanks to his guidance.”

Gu Sheng’s eyes flashed with understanding, and he praised.

”I see. It seems your little uncle, Xueli, has a grandmaster-level mastery in both array and artifact refining.”

He then slightly frowned.

”However, this grade of Directional Transfer Talisman must be worth far beyond tens of millions of High-grade Spirit Stones, just using it like that...”

”Just in case.”

Tantai Xueling’s tone was matter-of-fact as she looked at Gu Sheng, her eyes still carrying lingering fear.

”After all, Sword Master Juque is a presence in the Holy Realm, unpredictable in thought. I don’t know if he is an enemy or a friend. If he truly intended harm upon you, even with Elder Xia by your side, he might not be able to protect you fully. Using this talisman is the quickest and safest way to retreat.”

Gu Sheng felt a warmth in his heart, knowing that Tantai Xueling was willing to use such a precious trump card for his safety.

He smiled and comforted.

”Rest assured, Elder Juque is a man of principle, at least for now, with no ill intentions.”

”Are you sure?”

Tantai Xueling still asked uneasily.

”I’m sure.”

Gu Sheng nodded affirmatively.

Seeing him so certain, Tantai Xueling finally let her tense nerves completely relax.

She led Gu Sheng deeper into the underground layer, arriving at the door of a quiet room with walls etched with countless ancient and profound runes, brimming with spiritual energy.

”This is the deepest part of the underground layer. The runes on the walls are transformed from the will of an ancestor of the Tantai Family, shielding against all prying below the Holy Realm.

You can meditate here at ease; no one can disturb you.”

Tantai Xueling pushed open the door to the quiet room and spoke to Gu Sheng.

Gu Sheng stepped into the quiet room, feeling the invisible yet resilient barrier, nodding his head.

Tantai Xueling closed the door to the quiet room, isolating the inside and outside.

She turned around, her expression becoming extremely serious, those cool eyes staring straight at Gu Sheng, finally voicing the question that had been lingering in her mind for a long time.

”Qingyun, now can you tell me. What exactly is the unresolved vendetta between you and Xiao Beixuan? And today at Phoenix Town... that Ancient True Demon, and the mysterious voice that appeared later, what exactly happened? Why did it provoke a Holy Realm powerhouse to personally descend?”

Within the quiet room, spiritual energy swirled, isolating the inside and outside.

Gu Sheng adjusted his breath slightly, suppressing his physical fatigue and injuries, and began recounting the battle with Xiao Beixuan to Tantai Xueling.

His tone was calm, describing the process as extremely thrilling, but deliberately omitted all details related to the Fate Inheritance, only portraying Xiao Beixuan as a madman colluding with evil demons from beyond.

”...Seeing he was no match, he actually went insane and wanted to sacrifice the entire population of Great Wilderness City to summon that Ancient True Demon, attempting to drag everyone to their doom.”

Gu Sheng’s eyes appropriately revealed a hint of lingering fear and fury.

”Fortunately, the Heavenly Dao is just, evil met with retribution, and for some unknown reason, that True Demon suddenly perished, preventing this catastrophe.”

Tantai Xueling listened to Gu Sheng’s account, especially upon hearing that Xiao Beixuan intended to sacrifice the whole city, and couldn’t help but show intense shock and anger in her cold features.

”That vile creature truly deserves death! For the sake of personal gain, treating countless lives as mere fodder! Death is not enough!”

Her slender hands clenched tightly, fingers turning slightly white.

Then, she seemed to think of something, her beautiful eyes focusing on Gu Sheng.

”And later... that ’Fate’ voice that repelled the True Demon...”

Gu Sheng had already thought of a story, showing a perfect blend of confusion and contemplation on his face, shaking his head.

”I too am at a loss over this matter.

That voice seemed to appear out of nowhere, then vanished, unfathomable. Perhaps... it was a hidden master passing by, extending a helping hand?”

He paused, looking at Tantai Xueling, with a tone carrying a subtle, almost imperceptible probing.

”Xueli, you are knowledgeable; if you’re interested in this, perhaps you could ask your family ancestor if he knows the origins of this ’Fate’?”

Tantai Xueling keenly caught that faint hint of detachment and formality in Gu Sheng’s words. She lightly furrowed her brow, a trace of very slight displeasure flashing in her eyes, but she did not pursue the matter and only replied coolly.

”Since you don’t know either, then let it be.

The ancestor... has been in seclusion for years and is not to be disturbed.”

She dislikes Gu Sheng’s attitude of guarding against her as if she were an outsider, even though she knows he might have reasons for concealment.

Gu Sheng noticed the subtle change in her mood, sighed inwardly, but couldn’t explain, so he went along with the change of topic.

”Speaking of which, the arrival of the Sky Sword Holy Land this time doesn’t seem to be a coincidence? And those Holy Lands relocating to East Desolation...”

Talking about serious matters, Tantai Xueling restrained her emotions, her expression returning to coolness, and nodded.

”Yes. According to currently confirmed information, indeed two Holy Lands have decided to relocate their foundations to East Desolation.

One is the Sky Sword Holy Land you saw today, and the other is the more ancient and mysterious ’Heavenly Casting Sacred Land’.”

”The Heavenly Casting Sacred Land?”

Gu Sheng raised an eyebrow, as he had heard of this name.

”The one in legend that focuses on the artifact refining path, a heritage extremely ancient, that Heavenly Casting Sacred Land?”

”Correct.”

Tantai Xueling confirmed.

”Heavenly Casting Sacred Land is inherited from ancient times, its foundation is unfathomable, and its achievements in artifact refining are considered the pinnacle of the Human Clan.

Whereas the Sky Sword Holy Land is a newly risen holy land within the last hundred years, but its Sword Dao is extremely sharp, especially the first-generation Holy Master Juque, who is revered as one of the top figures in Central Province’s Sword Dao over the past millennium.”