Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1173 - 610: The Secret of Becoming Immortal (Part 2)

Soaring high above, the Qiankun Venerate King's aura rampaged wildly. He tossed his head back, erupting in frenzied laughter. Deep within the Holy Road World, resentment surged through Qiankun Venerate King.

As Young Master of the Supreme Immortal Sect from the Purple Spirit Realm, he ranked as a supreme genius, idolized by everyone in his path.

But since stepping into the Xinghong Spirit Domain, constant defeats struck him, courtesy of Gu Sheng, who trailed far behind in both age and cultivation.

"Hmph, Gu Sheng, today I’ll make you realize the price of defying me!"

Clenching his teeth, Qiankun Venerate King shot a ferocious glare at Gu Sheng down below, his voice laced with the urge to tear him apart.

Gu Sheng responded with just a chilly snort, a wordless mockery that pierced Qiankun Venerate King’s ego. Fury made his chest rise and fall rapidly.

"Very well, Gu Sheng, witness my real strength today!"

Qiankun Venerate King swept his arms wide. Nearby Demonic Qi churned violently, rushing straight at Gu Sheng. As it advanced, space appeared to erode, wavering faintly.

Gu Sheng stood no chance against Qiankun Venerate King. A direct hit from this demonic surge would spell doom for him.

The Tianxuan Divine Girl declared: "Gu Sheng, let me help you!"

At that, she shot forward toward Qiankun Venerate King.

Aware of the vast disparity between himself and Qiankun Venerate King, Gu Sheng accepted the Tianxuan Divine Girl’s aid without protest.

Sharing a quick look, the pair lunged jointly at Qiankun Venerate King.

Spotting the Tianxuan Divine Girl supporting his foe, Qiankun Venerate King’s eyes blazed red as he pierced her with his gaze: "Tianxuan Divine Girl, you dare aid this punk? Today, you won’t escape me!"

The Life and Death Sword materialized in Qiankun Venerate King’s grasp. Roaring, he seized the hilt firmly and cleaved savagely at Gu Sheng and the Tianxuan Divine Girl.

Unwilling to take risks, Gu Sheng swiftly called forth the Ancient Reincarnation Bell. Upon emerging, it released an archaic glow that shrouded both him and the Tianxuan Divine Girl.

Sword Qi smashed into the Ancient Reincarnation Bell, unleashing a muffled thunder.

Qiankun Venerate King’s might proved unstoppable. Though the Ancient Reincarnation Bell resisted fiercely, it failed against the horrifying Sword Qi and got hurled aside.

"Not good!"

Reacting instantly, the Tianxuan Divine Girl summoned a radiant miniature vessel, the Sun and Moon Space-Time Divine Ship.

She infused it with her Spiritual Power. The Sun and Moon Space-Time Divine Ship blazed with light, hurtling at the lingering Sword Qi.

A resounding "boom" echoed as the Divine Ship smashed the Sword Qi to pieces.

Still, the recoil battered the Tianxuan Divine Girl, flinging her backward to crash hard on the ground. Her complexion drained of color, her breathing grew faint.

Qiankun Venerate King eyed the wounded Tianxuan Divine Girl, eager to end her right then.

However, he noted the watchful gazes everywhere. Slaying the Tianxuan Divine Girl would sabotage his father’s schemes. Harboring other ambitions for her, he refused to kill her prematurely.

Curbing his murderous urge, Qiankun Venerate King stopped in his tracks.

Rushing to the hurt Tianxuan Divine Girl’s side, Gu Sheng helped her rise: "Tianxuan Divine Girl, are you okay? Get out of here fast; it’s far too perilous."

The Tianxuan Divine Girl shook her head, brushing blood from her lips: "No, I won’t go. Today, I stand by you to give this Qiankun Venerate King a harsh lesson."

Brushing aside her wounds, she rose once more, striding toward Qiankun Venerate King.

Witnessing the Tianxuan Divine Girl’s resolve, Qiankun Venerate King’s rage flared anew: "Fine then, if you court death, don’t fault my mercilessness!"

Declaring this, he clutched the Life and Death Sword two-handed, pouring every bit of Spiritual Power into it, unleashing a far deadlier slash at the Tianxuan Divine Girl. This blow dwarfed the previous, as though rending sky from earth.

Already hurt, the Tianxuan Divine Girl stood no chance against such an attack.

Gu Sheng dashed ahead, positioning the Ancient Reincarnation Bell in front of the Tianxuan Divine Girl, unleashing all his Spiritual Power to blunt the assault’s force.

"Boom!"

A deafening blast rang out as Sword Qi collided anew with the Ancient Reincarnation Bell.

The tremendous force hurled Gu Sheng and the Tianxuan Divine Girl through the air. Undeterred, they steadied themselves promptly and charged back at Qiankun Venerate King.

Midair, the trio clashed repeatedly in an intense showdown.

Gu Sheng’s displayed battle prowess, boosted by the Ancient Reincarnation Bell’s might, left spectators in awe.

Holy Masters from various Holy Lands flashed killing intent. Letting Gu Sheng mature would endanger their Holy Lands down the line.

Amid the onlookers, the Tianlan Saint Master brimmed with regret. Recalling how he had revoked Gu Sheng’s Saint Heir position, remorse flooded him: "Alas, if only I’d foreseen Gu Sheng’s immense potential, I never would have removed his Saint Heir status.

Yet what hope does our Tianlan Sacred Land have against Qiankun Venerate King?"

But the Tianlan Saint Mother countered: "Saint Master, Gu Sheng possesses vast fortune and will surely elevate our Tianlan Sacred Land to greatness. He saved my life and my daughter’s once, and I won’t abandon him in peril."

The Tianlan Saint Master replied anxiously: "Holy Mother, do you grasp Qiankun Venerate King’s power? Provoking him could doom our Tianlan Sacred Land."

The Tianlan Saint Mother refused: "Saint Master, self-preservation alone won’t suffice. If we fail to shield even a promising disciple, how can we hold our heads high? Besides, I trust Gu Sheng; he’ll triumph over this ordeal."

How could she bear seeing Gu Sheng slain? Still, weighing the myriad lives in Tianlan Sacred Land, she swallowed her agony and conflict.

Three silhouettes battled fiercely overhead, the surrounding space humming from their clashes.

Qiankun Venerate King’s dark robes whipped wildly in the gale, each sword stroke whistling sharply.

Gu Sheng’s garments hung in shreds from the fight, his hair somewhat unkempt.

The Tianxuan Divine Girl appeared grim too, channeling every ounce of power against Qiankun Venerate King’s onslaughts.

Gasps erupted from the gathered crowd.

"These three youths are so youthful, yet their fighting power is astonishing!"

A white-haired elder fondled his beard, marveling in disbelief.

"True, observe Gu Sheng—his strikes are ruthless. No surprise he slew the Kunpeng Taoist and decimated geniuses from the Six Great Holy Lands."

The man next to him nodded agreement. Whispers spread, praising Gu Sheng’s prowess. Without eyewitness proof, none would credit the Xinghong Spirit Domain with birthing such a powerhouse, rivaling Upper Realm’s elite geniuses.

From Qiankun Venerate King and Gu Sheng’s exchange, the crowd pieced together that Gu Sheng had once overpowered him. This revelation ignited uproar.

"Gu Sheng suppressed Qiankun Venerate King? Impossible!"

A youthful cultivator gaped in shock.

"Gu Sheng’s true power exceeds what’s visible."

A Holy Land elder intoned solemnly.

The discussion swiftly shifted to the Holy Road Master’s inheritance.

"What could the Holy Road Master’s inheritance be to spark such fierce rivalry?"

A petite cultivator inquired eagerly.

"I reckon it’s the key to immortality; else why lure even Holy Masters?"

Hundreds of exchanges had passed in the brutal fight; exhaustion crept over the Tianxuan Divine Girl. Her breaths quickened, sweat glistening on her brow.

Grasping the opening, Qiankun Venerate King bellowed and unleashed a colossal palm strike.

This palm held the weight of mountains. The Tianxuan Divine Girl failed to dodge, blasted away by its force.

She slammed into the earth, coughing up blood, her vitality fading.

Gu Sheng had led the offense, while the Tianxuan Divine Girl occupied Qiankun Venerate King.

Yet her power paled against Qiankun Venerate King’s. Even giving her all, she barely coped with his barrages.

Exploiting the brief lapse against Gu Sheng, Qiankun Venerate King targeted the Tianxuan Divine Girl with full force.

He soared before her, brandishing his sword to loose a brutal Sword Qi her way. Though she tried to block, the blade struck true, crippling her swiftly.