Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1429: Chapter 737: Still Not Qualified (Part 2)

Gu Sheng respectfully saluted.

“Junior Gu Sheng, I wonder what guidance Senior may offer?”

The elder nodded in satisfaction.

“Not bad, your temperament is calm and steady, neither arrogant nor impatient. The fact that you could trigger the mark I left during your breakthrough proves you have initially mastered the entry-level method of the Thirty-Six Cave Heaven Divine Technique.”

Gu Sheng felt a stir in his heart.

“Is Senior saying that the Cultivation Technique I’m training in was created by you?”

“Exactly.”

The elder stroked his beard and smiled.

“The Thirty-Six Cave Heaven Divine Technique draws from the idea of ‘the human body possesses Thirty-Six Cave Heaven Blessed Lands.’ Each time one is opened, a special ability is gained. Last night, you broke through nine dead acupoints, essentially inadvertently opening the First Cave Heaven.”

Gu Sheng suddenly understood why he felt a miraculous change in his body after the breakthrough; it was due to opening the First Cave Heaven.

“Please, Senior, provide guidance.”

Gu Sheng earnestly requested.

The elder’s expression turned solemn.

“Time is limited, this projection of mine has existed for too long and is about to dissipate. Now, let me impart the essence of the Thirty-Six Cave Heaven Divine Technique to you.”

With that, the elder opened his mouth, spewing countless golden runes that directly surged into the depths of Gu Sheng’s Sea of Consciousness.

Gu Sheng’s Sea of Consciousness was teetering at this moment.

The legacy of the Thirty-Six Cave Heaven Divine Technique poured down like the Nine Heavens Milky Way, each droplet as heavy as a thousand pounds, striking his Divine Soul.

Unlike the silent nourishment when refining the Shadow’s seed of inheritance, this torrent of information was so violent it seemed to explode his entire Sea of Consciousness.

“Ugh—”

A muffled grunt squeezed out from Gu Sheng’s tightly clenched teeth, veins bulged on his forehead, and beads of sweat rolled down his cheeks.

The Dual Consciousness Sea Secret Technique was frantically operating, the second Sea of Consciousness barely sharing the main Sea of Consciousness’s burden. Yet even so, the soul-tearing pain caused his vision to black out.

Meanwhile, his body was undergoing even more terrifying changes.

The nature’s spiritual energy within a hundred-mile radius frantically converged on Gu Sheng’s cave. The concentration of spiritual energy was so high that it formed a visible multicolored vortex outside the cave.

“This boy… actually triggered a heavenly anomaly.”

Shadow stood a hundred yards outside the cave, her red lips slightly parted beneath the black veil, eyes flashing with shock.

She intended to approach for a closer look but was forced back continuously by the turbulent current of spiritual energy.

Inside the cave, Gu Sheng’s body was devouring the massive amounts of spiritual energy like a bottomless pit.

The nine major acupoints were already saturated, yet they continued being forced to accept more energy. Thin cracks appeared on his skin’s surface, blood seeped out, dyeing him into a figure of blood.

“Hang in there!”

The elder’s voice echoed in the Sea of Consciousness, carrying undeniable authority.

“The Thirty-Six Cave Heaven Divine Technique is an Ancient secret tradition, only those who penetrate nine dead acupoints and nine meridians are eligible to train. Since you have met the conditions, don’t waste this tremendous opportunity!”

Gu Sheng barely maintained his clarity amidst the pain, smiling bitterly inside. Opportunity? This was clearly a life-threatening torment! However, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and endure.

“Remember, don’t attack the Thirty-Sixth Cave Heaven before you have absolute confidence.”

The elder’s voice gradually drifted away.

“The Secret Technique seal will gradually unlock with the opening of the dead acupoints… Take care…”

With the last word spoken, the elder’s figure dissipated like smoke.

Gu Sheng hadn’t had a chance to catch his breath when the nine major acupoints within his body suddenly began to tremble simultaneously!

“Crack—”

A faint cracking sound emerged from within, web-like cracks appearing on the surface of the nine acupoints.

A mysterious and ancient force seeped out from the cracks, slowly waking like a Fierce Beast that had slumbered for millennia.

“This is…”

Gu Sheng introspected his body and discovered with shock that the nine acupoints were undergoing some form of qualitative transformation. The space that originally stored True Qi was being expanded and reconstructed, its edges glowing faintly golden.

However, the side effects of the transformation were equally terrifying. The previously absorbed massive spiritual energy suddenly lost control, rampaging through the meridians.

Gu Sheng’s body began expanding like being inflated, his veins fully visible under the skin, on the verge of exploding!

At the critical moment, a dragon’s roar sounded from the Dantian.

The phantom of the Nine Dragon Universe Cauldron materialized out of nowhere, nine Golden Dragons swirling around the cauldron body. The mouth of the cauldron shone brightly, forming a powerful suction that devoured all the raging spiritual energy.

“Buzz—”

The cauldron’s body trembled violently, its mottled rust layer flaking off, revealing the glorious golden markings beneath.

A beam of golden light shot out from the cauldron, splitting into nine mid-air, falling precisely into the nine major acupoints.

“Boom!”

The nine acupoints simultaneously erupted with dazzling light.

Gu Sheng felt a warm current spread throughout his body, the previous pain completely disappeared, replaced by an unprecedented sense of power.

“Cave Heaven… Is this Cave Heaven?”

Gu Sheng observed the completely transformed nine acupoints within himself, utterly shocked.

Every acupoint interior had formed an independent space, drastically different from before.

The even more astounding transformation was yet to come. As the Nine Great Cave Heavens formed, the residual spiritual energy in the meridians began automatically converting into pure True Qi, propelling his cultivation to climb steadily.

Earth Martial Realm Second Realm… Third Level… Fourth Level!

In a mere moment, Gu Sheng broke through three levels, finally stabilizing at Earth Martial Realm Fourth Level.

This breakthrough speed was unheard of in the history of Wanling Palace.

“Not good!”

Gu Sheng suddenly became alert, realizing that such a commotion must have already alarmed the high ranks of Wanling Palace.

He quickly restrained his aura, and the phantom of the Nine Dragon Universe Cauldron withdrew into his body accordingly.

Sure enough, in less than half a moment, two figures arrived, stepping through the air—Xiao Xuanze and Xiao Mengdie father and daughter.

“Gu Sheng, you…”

Xiao Xuanze landed at the cave entrance, eyes scanning the lingering spiritual energy vortex, unable to hide his shock.

“Was the heavenly anomaly just now caused by you?”

Gu Sheng had already tidied up his attire, respectfully saluting.

“Merely had a stroke of insight, didn’t expect it to cause such a commotion.”

Xiao Mengdie’s beautiful eyes roved, sizing up Gu Sheng, suddenly letting out a light exclamation.

“Your cultivation… Earth Martial Realm Fourth Level? I remember you were at Earth Martial Realm First Level three days ago.”

“What?”

Xiao Xuanze was equally startled upon hearing, Divine Sense sweeping over Gu Sheng, confirming his daughter’s words, his eyes shining even more brightly.

“Breaking through three levels consecutively? Gu Sheng, what kind of opportunity did you gain?”

Gu Sheng’s heart tightened, yet his outward appearance remained calm.

“Your nephew has no idea. During cultivation, suddenly felt an unusual affinity with nature’s spiritual energy, an inflow of spiritual energy into the body, then awakened to find himself like this.”

Xiao Xuanze, being who he was, naturally noticed Gu Sheng’s concealed truth.

But he didn’t expose it, instead smiling meaningfully.

“A ‘sudden feeling.’ However, on the path of cultivation, personal opportunities are indeed not for probing too deeply. I originally came today to discuss strategies for breaking the current impasse; seeing as you’ve just broken through, it’s better to stabilize your cultivation first, I’ll come seek you tomorrow.”

“Thank you, Mr. Xiao, for your understanding.”

Gu Sheng secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Xiao Mengdie hesitated, ultimately only casting a deep look at Gu Sheng before leaving with her father.

After the pair’s figures disappeared over the horizon, a light laugh suddenly came from behind Gu Sheng.

“Lying without batting an eye, seems I chose the right person.”

Gu Sheng turned abruptly, only to see Shadow standing in the cave without knowing when; she had unexpectedly removed her veil, revealing a face of fascinating beauty that could topple kingdoms.

Unlike Xiao Mengdie’s elegant and ethereal allure, Shadow’s beauty carried hints of enchantment and danger, especially in those eyes that seemed capable of devouring souls.

“You… refined it?”

Shadow asked directly, eyes blazing as she stared at Gu Sheng.

Gu Sheng nodded.

“All nine dead acupoints have been opened, indeed greatly enhancing my foundation. During the breakthrough, the nine major acupoints simultaneously attracted spiritual energy, thus causing the rapid rise in cultivation.”

Upon hearing this, Shadow’s eyes held a complex expression, both envious and somewhat relieved.

“Very well. Remember our agreement, when you head to Central Province, you must help me to slay the Bitter Sea Saint Son.”

“Rest assured, I, Gu Sheng, keep my word.”

Gu Zheng nodded seriously, then changed the topic.

“However, with my current strength…”

“I naturally know you’re not yet qualified.”

Shadow interrupted him, her red lips curling slightly.

“But with the Thirty-Six Cave Heaven Divine Technique and my assistance, within three years, you will surely earn the qualification to battle the Bitter Sea Saint Son.”

Gu Sheng was about to respond when his expression changed suddenly, lifting his head to gaze at the southeast horizon.

A crisis feeling, like a thorn in his back, surged inexplicably, causing him to break out in a cold sweat.