Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1184 - 616: You Care a Lot About This Matter

A powerful surge of Spiritual Power erupted from the side, blocking the Second Elder’s strike.

Tianlan Saint Master stepped in swiftly. He positioned himself before Gu Sheng, condensing Spiritual Power in his palm into a shield that fully repelled the Second Elder’s offensive.

This immense force hurled the Second Elder backward, making him stagger and nearly collapse to the ground.

Awkwardly scrambling to his feet, he stared at the Tianlan Saint Master in utter bewilderment.

By all logic, the Tianlan Saint Master had long lusted after Gu Sheng’s inheritance—so why protect him now?

Gongsun Yue rushed to Gu Sheng’s side, extending a hand to support him as she asked anxiously, "Gu Sheng, how are you? Are you hurt?"

Though Gu Sheng bore minor injuries, they were far from severe. He gazed at the Tianlan Saint Master, baffled by the sudden aid.

Tianlan Saint Mother glared at the Second Elder with fury and scolded loudly, "Second Elder, you’ve gone too far! How can you kill someone in public?"

Looking embarrassed, the Second Elder hurriedly defended himself, "Please calm down, Holy Mother. I... I just wanted to test the boy’s strength, I didn’t really mean to kill him."

Tianlan Saint Master spoke in an icy tone, "Second Elder, your test went way too far. I command you to enter seclusion immediately for one year, without stepping foot outside the Elder Hall."

Reluctant as he was, the Second Elder could only cup his hands in helpless submission to the Tianlan Saint Master’s decree and replied, "Yes, Saint Master." He turned and departed the council hall in dejection.

Tianlan Saint Master faced the Tianxuan Divine Girl, bowing deeply in apology: "Tianxuan Divine Girl, I sincerely apologize; today’s incident was a misunderstanding. I hope you won’t take offense, Goddess."

Tianxuan Divine Girl let out a light snort and responded, "I hope it really was just a misunderstanding. In the future, let there not be such incidents from your Tianlan Sacred Land again."

Tianlan Saint Master assured her promptly, "Rest assured, Goddess, such things will not happen again."

He turned to Tianlan Saint Mother and instructed, "Holy Mother, please escort the Tianxuan Divine Girl back to the Bilong Pavilion."

Tianlan Saint Mother nodded and said, "Yes, Saint Master." She then accompanied the Tianxuan Divine Girl as they left.

With everyone gone, Tianlan Saint Master summoned Daoist Xiushan and ordered, "Xiushan, handle healing Gu Sheng’s injuries. This youth possesses tremendous potential; guide him further in body refinement going forward."

Daoist Xiushan felt shocked by the Tianlan Saint Master’s directive but soon comprehended its purpose, nodding as he replied, "Yes, Saint Master."

Once Tianlan Saint Master departed, Daoist Xiushan guided Gu Sheng toward the Book Collection Pavilion.

Gongsun Yue trailed behind them, bursting with curiosity and a flood of questions.

During their journey, Gongsun Yue couldn’t resist asking, "Senior Xiushan, why did the Saint Master suddenly shift and choose to save Gu Sheng?"

Daoist Xiushan thought briefly before answering, "I suspect the prowess Gu Sheng displayed earlier ignited hope in the Saint Master. He likely believes Gu Sheng could bring glory to our Tianlan Sacred Land someday, so he set aside his greed for the inheritance for now."

Though Gu Sheng sensed something off, he had no choice but to accept this reasoning.

Grateful for the Tianlan Saint Master’s life-saving grace, he vowed to cultivate diligently and live up to those hopes.

They soon reached the Book Collection Pavilion. Daoist Xiushan brought Gu Sheng into a hidden chamber, had him sit, and commenced treating his wounds.

Daoist Xiushan rapidly formed hand seals, channeling mild Spiritual Power into Gu Sheng’s body.

Assessing Gu Sheng’s condition, he marveled at the astonishing recovery power; in under two hours, the injuries vanished entirely.

Eyeing Gu Sheng with intrigue, Daoist Xiushan asked, "Gu Sheng, why does your body recover so remarkably fast?"

Gu Sheng wished to keep his status as the Purple Spirit Realm’s top Sacred Body secret, so he replied, "Maybe it’s because I train rigorously and built a solid foundation."

Daoist Xiushan commanded Gu Sheng, "Gu Sheng, perform your Heaven-breaking Fist at full power!"

Gu Sheng paused hesitantly, "Senior Xiushan, this... this might not be appropriate—what if I accidentally hurt you..."

Gongsun Yue giggled and cut in, "Gu Sheng, no need to fret. Daoist Xiushan is Tianlan Sacred Land’s mightiest Body Refiner; at your cultivation level, you couldn’t harm him."

Daoist Xiushan laughed heartily, "Strike without restraint! Even if your master arrived, one punch from them wouldn’t scratch me!"

Gu Sheng held back no longer. He circulated his body’s Spiritual Power, unleashing a surging aura around him.

Firmly rooting his feet to the ground, he tightened his fists as his arm muscles swelled subtly.

With a deep shout, a mighty physical aura exploded outward from him in all directions.

Gongsun Yue, standing nearby, got pushed back several steps by the overwhelming pressure.

She thrust out her hands to brace herself, crying out, "Gu Sheng’s growth is truly astonishing!"

Now at its zenith, Gu Sheng channeled Heaven-breaking Fist’s full might, hoisting his fist skyward before hammering down at Daoist Xiushan with devastating power.

A thunderous "bang" echoed, causing the whole Book Collection Pavilion to quiver faintly.

To Gu Sheng’s shock, upon striking Daoist Xiushan, his force found no outlet and instead rebounded fiercely, shoving him back.

His feet dragged two faint grooves across the floor before he finally stabilized.

Sensing the punch’s ferocity, Daoist Xiushan exclaimed in awe, "What a formidable Heaven-breaking Fist—the power is truly staggering! Shame I cannot cultivate this Martial Technique."

Daoist Xiushan regarded Gu Sheng and declared, "Gu Sheng, the Tianlan Saint Master tasked me specifically to mentor your physical body refinement. From this day, consider me half your master."