Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 563: Chapter 305: Divine Infant Stone Spirit_2

”Holy Daughter, Jiang Yichen from the Heavenly Dao Sect requests an audience.” Another disciple came to report.

”Decline.” The Holy Daughter refused once again.

At this moment, the Yaochi Holy Daughter’s heart was already in turmoil. She knew she must devise a foolproof plan to handle this crisis. Just as she was deep in thought, a figure suddenly appeared before her.

”Holy Daughter, I have come to assist you.” The visitor was none other than Gu Sheng, a descendant of the Ancient Divine Beast who had been secretly protecting Yaochi Holy Land.

The Holy Daughter was overjoyed at the sight: ”Senior Gu Sheng, I am so glad you came! All the major forces are eyeing the Ancient Divine Infant greedily; what should we do?”

Gu Sheng slightly smiled: ”Leave this matter to me. Rest assured, the Ancient Divine Infant will never fall into their hands.”

With that, Gu Sheng’s figure flashed and disappeared from where he stood. The Holy Daughter looked at his departing figure, taking a deep breath as part of the weight in her heart was finally lifted.

Meanwhile, outside Yaochi Holy Land, representatives of the major forces had gathered in one place. They probed each other, harboring ulterior motives, all aiming to monopolize the supreme opportunity that was the Ancient Divine Infant.

”Yue Qianshan, what brings your Infinite Mountain to this occasion?” Jiang Yichen asked with a faint smile.

Yue Qianshan cast him a glance: ”Naturally, we came to exchange cultivation techniques with Yaochi Holy Land. As for other matters... Haha, no comment.”

Elder Ling Yue added, ”Our Shaking Light Sacred Land has always had dealings with Yaochi Holy Land. This time, we’ve come to deepen the friendship between our two sects.”

”Friendship?” Silent Annihilation Venerable sneered, ”I think you’ve all come for the Ancient Divine Infant.”

With these words, the atmosphere instantly became tense. The major forces, though tacitly aware, were unwilling to tear down the facade prematurely.

Suddenly, a figure descended from the sky, landing in front of the crowd. It was Gu Sheng!

”It has been hard on everyone to have traveled such a distance.” Gu Sheng faintly smiled. ”However, I regret to inform you that the Ancient Divine Infant is not in Yaochi Holy Land.”

”What?!” The crowd was shocked. ”Then where is it?!”

”She has already traveled to the Taichu Ancient Mine to seek her kin.” Gu Sheng’s mysterious smile was like a pebble cast into a still lake, stirring ripples in the hearts of all present.

”This is deceit! How can you prove that the Ancient Divine Infant has indeed flown to the Taichu Ancient Mine?” Yue Qianshan’s voice thundered across Yaochi Holy Land, his face flushed red with genuine rage.

Gu Sheng’s gaze was piercing and his demeanor unwavering as steel: ”I, Gu Sheng, have always been true to my word. Believe it or not, that’s entirely up to you.”

Just as the conflict was on the verge of erupting, Jing Yin, the little nun, gently tugged on Yue Qianshan’s sleeve. Her voice flowed like a clear spring: ”Uncle-Master, hold on. Brother Gu’s eyes are pure; his words should not be false.”

Jing Yin’s words seemed to wield a kind of magic, calming the rage that had been about to explode in Yue Qianshan. However, the tension in the air persisted, like a taut string that could snap at any moment.

At that moment, several reckless cultivators stepped forward, apparently believing that Gu Sheng was intentionally deceiving them, hoping to snatch opportunities amidst the chaos.

”Hmph! Do you think we will be so easily fooled? The Ancient Divine Infant is far too important a treasure for us to let it slip away so easily!” One cultivator shouted recklessly and charged at Gu Sheng.

A flicker of coldness flashed in Gu Sheng’s eyes as he moved. In an instant, he appeared in front of the cultivator, and with a flash of golden light, his Ancient Sacred Body activated. His entire being glowed radiantly, resembling a golden War God. As he struck out with a handprint, the golden imprint landed on the cultivator’s chest, instantly forcing him back several steps.

”If you want to cause trouble, let’s see if you have the ability!” Gu Sheng’s voice was like a cold northern wind in winter, chilling those around him into silence.

The other cultivators who were eager to make a move chose to retreat after witnessing this. They knew Gu Sheng was not one to rely on empty threats. Yue Qianshan, persuaded by Jing Yin, decided to exercise restraint for now.

At that moment, a powerful aura suddenly descended from the sky, enveloping all of Yaochi Holy Land. A figure in black hovered in mid-air, his cold eyes sweeping across the crowd below.

”Hahaha! Searching for it high and low, only to find it without effort! The Ancient Divine Infant—I am determined to have it!” The voice of the black-clad man was icy and arrogant, like a venomous snake instilling fear in all who heard it.

Gu Sheng’s gaze turned solemn; he realized that this storm was far from over. The whereabouts of the Ancient Divine Infant seemed to have become even more elusive.

With the black-clad man’s appearance, the atmosphere in the field instantly turned tense. Gu Sheng and the Yaochi Holy Daughter exchanged a glance, seeing the shared determination and resolve in each other’s eyes. They knew that unity was essential to confront this unexpected formidable enemy.

”Who might you be, and why have you come here to wreak havoc?” Gu Sheng asked coldly, his voice sharp as a sword aiming straight for the black-clad man’s heart.

The black-clad man merely snorted disdainfully without responding to Gu Sheng’s question. His figure flashed, appearing right in front of Gu Sheng the next moment, delivering a powerful palm strike. This strike carried immense force, clearly aiming to crush Gu Sheng in one blow.

Gu Sheng had already anticipated this. His figure moved swiftly to evade the strike, countering with a swift sword strike toward the black-clad man’s throat. The sword light roared like a dragon. The black-clad man hastily retreated, simultaneously launching a palm to collide with Gu Sheng’s sword light.

A resounding ”boom” echoed as their attacks clashed mid-air, unleashing dazzling brilliance.

”Impressive skills! No wonder you’re so arrogant!” The black-clad man sneered coldly, his figure vanishing once again.

This time, his attacks became even more vicious and ruthless, each strike carrying palpable killing intent.

But Gu Sheng was not afraid. He engaged the black-clad man in a fierce battle, utilizing Gale Nine Swords.

Sword Qi radiated throughout, and the two had already exchanged dozens of moves.

Yue Qianshan and others joined the fray, clashing with the black-clad man’s subordinates in fierce combat.

The entire Yaochi Holy Land was engulfed in this sudden conflict.

Although the black-clad man was exceptionally powerful, Gu Sheng was no ordinary fighter.

Their battle shifted from the skies to the ground, with neither side emerging as the victor.

Gradually, Gu Sheng began to display his superiority.

”Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!”

His swordsmanship grew sharper with each strike, every move targeting the black-clad man’s fatal weaknesses.

Despite his immense strength, the black-clad man began to show signs of struggle under the relentless onslaught of Gale Nine Swords.

”Slash!”

During a fierce exchange, Gu Sheng’s blade pierced the black-clad man’s chest.

”Ah!”

The black-clad man cried out in agony, retreating several paces.

He stared at Gu Sheng with rage-filled eyes, as if determined to devour him whole.

”Excellent! You’ve succeeded in angering me! Now, I will show you what true despair feels like!”

The black-clad man roared furiously, forming hand seals with both hands as an overwhelming aura emanated from his body.

The entire battlefield felt suffocated under the invisible pressure.

Gu Sheng did not falter. He tightened his grip on the Jade Maiden Sword, his body radiating golden brilliance, preparing to face the black-clad man’s next wave of attacks.

He knew that this battle was far from over. Only by holding firm could he protect Yaochi Holy Land and safeguard the Ancient Divine Infant.

The black-clad man moved in a flash, launching a fierce offensive toward Gu Sheng once more.

His attacks were even more elusive and sinister, catching others off guard.

Yet Gu Sheng remained composed, utilizing Shadow Concealment Skill and Carefree Ascension Step to maneuver and parry.

With every strike, he deftly avoided the black-clad man’s assaults while continuing to counterattack, aiming to break through his defenses.

The black-clad man’s defense was formidable, akin to an impregnable fortress.

Though Gu Sheng’s moves were incisive, he was unable to breach this ironclad guard.

As time passed, their fight intensified to the brink.

The tension in the air grew unbearably heavy, like a ticking time bomb poised to explode.

At this critical moment, the Yaochi Holy Daughter suddenly joined the battle.

Her movements were graceful, like an ethereal fairy descending from the heavens. Each strike carried the phenomena of Yaochi’s Immortal Realm, momentarily dazzling those who witnessed it.