Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1166 607: Too Quick a Death

His statement held true; retreat was impossible now. The only road ahead lay in slaying Gu Sheng and claiming the inheritance from his corpse. He lacked both the time and energy for anything more.

Gu Sheng quelled his rage and demanded of Kunpeng Taoist: "So what do you want?"

Kunpeng Taoist certainly wouldn't release Gongsun Yue without complications, and he might wield her as leverage against him. Yet with Gongsun Yue gripped by the enemy, Gu Sheng truly had no alternative except to yield to Kunpeng Taoist's demands.

Tianxuan Divine Girl assessed the scene and covertly transmitted a message to Gu Sheng: "You stall him first, I'll find a way to save her."

Gu Sheng quickly responded: "How confident are you?"

Tianxuan Divine Girl answered with a hint of resignation: "Fifty percent."

The Sun and Moon Space-Time Divine Ship under her command possessed immense Power of Space-Time Law; armed with this artifact, she could traverse the void effortlessly to rescue Gongsun Yue.

However, her own state was dire, and the Sun and Moon Space-Time Divine Ship had endured heavy damage, slashing its might. Without that, her assurance would reach at least eighty percent.

"Only fifty percent—that's too risky."

Gu Sheng shook his head, turning down Tianxuan Divine Girl's offer, and declared, "Let me handle it myself."

Then he unleashed his piercing, domineering aura directly at Kunpeng Taoist.

Kunpeng Taoist eyed Gu Sheng with a sneer: "What do I want? Kneel on the ground and crawl over bit by bit, then I'll let her go."

He hoisted Gongsun Yue aloft, his formidable soul power morphing into a razor-sharp blade poised at her forehead.

His stance made it clear: any hint of refusal from Gu Sheng, and that soul power blade would plunge into Gongsun Yue's skull, ending her instantly.

Tianxuan Divine Girl cried out urgently: "Gu Sheng, don't listen to him, he's deliberately torturing you. Even if you kneel, he won't let Gongsun Yue go."

Tianxuan Divine Girl recognized Kunpeng Taoist's madness. Crippling Gu Sheng's legs wasn't sufficient; now he demanded kneeling too.

Shattering his legs inflicted mere bodily agony, and though recovery for Gu Sheng's Sacred Body would prove challenging, it remained feasible.

Yet kneeling before the vengeful Kunpeng Taoist would shatter Gu Sheng's Dao Heart catastrophically, a scar potentially haunting him forever.

To everyone's shock, Gu Sheng responded: "Fine, I agree."

His immediate acceptance left all onlookers dumbfounded.

"Gu Sheng!"

Tianxuan Divine Girl could scarcely credit what she heard, her eyes bulging as she stared at him.

Gongsun Yue thrashed wildly in Kunpeng Taoist's grasp, emitting muffled "mmm" pleas brimming with defiance. She refused to let Gu Sheng endure such humiliation for her sake.

Gu Sheng ignored their protests; he channeled his spiritual power to steady the Ancient Reincarnation Bell beneath him, then reclined upon it, inching slowly toward Kunpeng Taoist.

As Gu Sheng approached, a flicker of dread stirred in Kunpeng Taoist, like an omen of peril. He bellowed: "Don't come over, just kneel there!"

Gu Sheng nodded softly, halting mid-air, and began easing himself off the Ancient Reincarnation Bell. His shattered legs sent waves of excruciating pain with every shift.

Despite his iron will, the torment drained his face of color, drenching him in sweat until his robes clung wetly.

He fought to descend from the Ancient Reincarnation Bell, crashing to the ground.

He aimed to kneel per Kunpeng Taoist's order, but his mangled legs defied him no matter his efforts. This sight infuriated Kunpeng Taoist.

Kunpeng Taoist snarled: "I'll give you fifty breaths. If you can't kneel by then, I'll kill her!"

His tone dripped with frenzy, and Gu Sheng harbored no illusions—failure to obey meant Gongsun Yue's doom.

Gu Sheng clenched his teeth, attempting once more to kneel.

Kunpeng Taoist gloated over Gu Sheng's wretched state, erupting in wild laughter: "Haha, truly ridiculous."

Dragging Gongsun Yue along, Kunpeng Taoist advanced on Gu Sheng. His real intent had always been Gu Sheng's death.

To land the fatal blow, he needed proximity, yet caution kept him from closing in fully. At fifty meters away, he halted.

This range optimized his soul power assault while granting reaction time against any counter from Gu Sheng.

"Thirty breaths have passed!"

Kunpeng Taoist barked coldly. Deep in his Sea of Consciousness, his soul power strike brewed silently, timed for the instant Gu Sheng knelt.

He figured Gu Sheng would then be humiliated, despairing, and off-guard. Using Gongsun Yue as cover, victory was assured.

At the Immortal Temple's entrance, thick Demonic Qi suddenly billowed forth, startling cries echoing from the crowd.

Gu Sheng spotted Qiankun Venerate King nearing the Immortal Temple without surprise, as though his arrival was anticipated.

Kunpeng Taoist grew uneasy, unwilling for his schemes to pad Qiankun Venerate King's gains.

"Hurry up!"

Kunpeng Taoist snapped at Gu Sheng with mounting impatience, "I've run out of patience."