Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1143 595: Gu Sheng Wakes Up (2)

Two hours later, Bai Yu and Luochuan returned in a rush.

As they caught sight of them, everyone gathered around immediately.

"How did it go? Did you detect the aura?"

"I did, it is definitely the aura of Luo Qin’s subordinates."

"Has he truly arrived?"

"He likely has not arrived yet, as he only sent his men ahead. Judging by the strength of the aura, he is not far off; he should be reaching this location by tomorrow."

"What is the scale of the force they sent?"

"Several hundred warriors."

Upon hearing this news, Lan Yao cast a swift glance at Bai Yu.

"With hundreds of men approaching, is your White Cloud Sect capable of holding them off?"

Bai Yu looked toward him, appearing somewhat speechless.

"Lan Yao, do not forget that our White Cloud Sect is the premier Great Sect of this world. If we cannot repel a few hundred men, how could we possibly claim the title of number one?"

"Are there not Death Soldiers among those hundreds?"

"The Death Soldiers remain with Luo Qin. I cannot be certain of the exact number, but their aura is present, and they should arrive by tomorrow as well."

With these words, Bai Yu turned his gaze to the bed, letting out a soft sigh.

"If only Gu Sheng would wake up; he would surely know the correct course of action."

"Sect Leader Bai mentioned that Gu Sheng should regain consciousness tonight or tomorrow. We should refrain from pressuring him."

Receiving this news, Bai Yu felt a pleasant surprise.

"My father said that?"

"He did."

"It is already evening. Has Gu Sheng shown any signs of response?"

"He has displayed some reactions, likely attempting to force himself awake. It was only after a few sessions of calming him down that he grew tranquil. Leave him alone for now; wait for his strength to return in full."

Acknowledging the wisdom in those words, Bai Yu and Luochuan instinctively lowered their tones.

Without anyone noticing, the time slowly drifted into the dead of night.

Finding no change in Gu Sheng’s condition, Hong Mei rose to her feet and declared, "Stop waiting now. Everyone should get some rest. Luo Qin and his troops are approaching soon; even if Gu Sheng does not wake, we must conserve our strength for what is to come."

"Agreed, let us go and rest."

Everyone recognized the gravity of the situation, so no one raised an objection, instead turning away to find sleep.

As dawn began to break, a sudden surge of aura spilled forth from Gu Sheng’s chamber but immediately dissolved into nothingness.

On the bed, Gu Sheng finally pierced through the mist that consistently shrouded his figure, slowly prying his eyes open.

Facing the unfamiliar surroundings, he took a moment to organize his thoughts.

Observing the myriad elixirs left by his bedside, he curled his lips faintly, then raised a hand to touch his Dantian.

Indeed, thanks to the nourishment provided by those elixirs, he had absorbed Spiritual Energy from the Spiritual Pearl, and his cultivation had experienced a subtle elevation.

Just as Gu Sheng pulled all his scattered Spiritual Power together, a foreign aura suddenly drew his notice.

Once he sensed it, his expression shifted slightly.

He stood up, grabbed a longsword forged from Xuan Iron, and strode out the door.

As the daylight brightened, Gu Sheng traversed the White Cloud Sect alone and vanished quickly.

Not long thereafter, Lan Yao strolled in, yawning, and pushed open Gu Sheng’s room.

"Gu Sheng, I asked around earlier, and Sect Leader Bai says you should have fully recovered by this morning. You had better not be slacking off..."

Before finishing his sentence, Lan Yao caught sight of the empty bed.

After double-checking the spot several times, he vigorously rubbed his eyes.

Having confirmed the absence of Gu Sheng, he let out an alarmed shriek.

At that exact moment, everyone was beginning to wake, and the sound startled them all. Lacking the time to properly dress, they sprinted toward him in their bare feet.

Seeing the door to Gu Sheng’s room flung wide and seeing only Lan Yao standing there wailing, an immediate sense of unease washed over them.

"What happened? What is going on?"

"Gu Sheng... Gu Sheng..."

Overcome by nerves, Lan Yao was unable to form a coherent sentence.

They turned their eyes toward the bed, and seeing it empty, everyone could not help but emit a cry of shock.

"How could this be? How did Gu Sheng vanish into thin air?"

Hong Mei, gripped by panic, grabbed Luochuan and asked with a tremor in her voice, "Check quickly—can you sense any aura of Luo Qin nearby?"

After focusing his senses, Luochuan shook his head.

"No. There is only the lingering aura of Brother Sheng, but it dates back about an hour."

"He left an hour ago? How could we have failed to notice?"

"How is this possible? How did he disappear without leaving a trail?"

"If it was not Luo Qin, then who was it?"

As the group acted like ants on a hot pan, Sect Leader Bai arrived at the scene.

Noticing everyone gathered, he assumed Gu Sheng was finally alert and asked with a smile, "Has Gu Sheng woken up, and that is why you are all gathered here?"

The group turned in unison.

In that heartbeat, Sect Leader Bai took notice of their grim, panicked faces.

"What is the matter? What has transpired?"

"Father, Gu Sheng... he is gone."

Upon hearing this, Sect Leader Bai’s heart skipped a beat, but as one who had engaged in long-term Cultivation, he regained his composure quickly.

"Gu Sheng would not simply disappear; he must have caught wind of something and departed."