Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1193 - 620: Supreme Immortal Sect (2)

"Yes, Holy Master," the Tianlan Saint Mother responded.

Inside the Bilong Pavilion, Bixuan sat facing the Tianxuan Divine Girl. Draped in white garments, the Tianxuan Divine Girl boasted a breathtakingly gorgeous face and radiated an ethereal presence. Conversely, Bixuan was a spirited and adorable young lady, peering at the Tianxuan Divine Girl with keen interest.

"Divine Lady, out of these nine individuals, who precisely is your fiancé?" Bixuan asked eagerly.

"I don’t know myself. I only recall sealing a marriage contract with my fiancé. Whoever presents that contract, provided his age and identity align, will be recognized as my fiancé." The Tianxuan Divine Girl explained.

Bixuan suddenly grasped it, slapping her forehead. "Ah, I see! That makes identification straightforward!"

"In theory, yes. However, I fear someone could fake the marriage contract," the Tianxuan Divine Girl replied.

Bixuan furrowed her brows. "Then what’s our course of action? One of these nine might have fabricated the contract."

"Should anyone dare to counterfeit the contract and attempt to deceive us, I won’t spare them lightly," the Tianxuan Divine Girl stated softly.

Another thought struck Bixuan, prompting her to inquire, "Sister, suppose he truly is your fiancé, yet you find him unappealing—what then?"

After a brief pause, the Tianxuan Divine Girl responded, "I originally intended to dissolve the engagement and offer him fitting recompense. Marriage must never be compelled.

Yet, following my travels along the Holy Road, my views on the Xinghong Spirit Domain have shifted, and now I feel intrigue toward my fiancé."

"Sister, are you saying that if your fiancé rivals Gu Sheng in excellence and possesses fine character, you’d be open to honoring the marriage?" Bixuan questioned.

Within the Divine Wind Thunder Mountain, Gu Sheng swiftly adjusted to the ferocious thunder rays thanks to his unyielding resolve and exceptional aptitude.

A burning ambition burned within him—to venture further into the Divine Wind Thunder Mountain for even greater strength.

Emerging from his meditative trance, he bellowed, "Senior!"

Daoist Xiushan caught his shout and instantly comprehended Gu Sheng’s intent. Seeing that lingering here offered scant further gains, he nodded, granting permission to press onward.

With a grave look, he warned repeatedly, "Gu Sheng, exercise utmost vigilance. Deeper regions of the Divine Wind Thunder Mountain unleash fiercer thunder rays. Encounters with fully manifested Heavenly Thunder grow more likely, and one misstep could doom you eternally."

Gu Sheng advanced with utmost care, embarking on his delve into the Divine Wind Thunder Mountain’s depths. His progress was painstakingly deliberate, eyes locked on the ever-shifting thunder rays encircling him.

Having traversed over three hundred meters, he sensed the thunder rays’ potency surge, their energy turning wildly more turbulent.

Resolutely, Gu Sheng halted his advance.

Observing this, Daoist Xiushan mused appreciatively, "This fellow looks rugged, yet his thoughts are sharp and precise."

Settling into a cross-legged position, Gu Sheng activated the arcane and mighty Nine Dragon Heaven and Earth Technique. A tremendous suction erupted from him, voraciously drawing in the ambient spiritual energy and thunder rays nearby.

Daoist Xiushan beheld this spectacle, stunned by the unprecedented devouring might on display.

Unbeknownst to him, Gu Sheng was restraining himself, not unleashing the full might of the Nine Dragon Heaven and Earth Technique. This caution stemmed from Gongsun Yue’s earlier counsel, which Gu Sheng heeded faithfully, avoiding any casual exposure of this supreme cultivation art before strangers.

As thunder rays relentlessly battered Gu Sheng, lightning charred his flesh pitch-black, shredding his garments amid the overwhelming force.

Unfazed, Gu Sheng shrugged inwardly, "No point bothering with new clothes," before shutting his eyes. He plunged wholly into cultivation, allowing the ceaseless thunder assaults to propel him into profounder depths.

Thinking back to his Holy Road exploits, Gu Sheng’s progress had skyrocketed. Without his robust Sacred Body base, such swift gains might have destabilized his foundations.

He now teetered at the Nascent Soul Realm’s pinnacle, merely a single stride from the Earth Palace Realm.

This Divine Wind Thunder Mountain’s Heavenly Thunder served as a celestial boon, honing his physique to superior toughness while purifying his Spiritual Power—enriching it, fortifying his base.

Unbeknownst to himself, Gu Sheng had spent a full ten days within the Divine Wind Thunder Mountain. All this while, he fought relentlessly against the thunder rays and persisted in his cultivation.

The aura radiating from his body had surged dramatically, while his once-contained Spiritual Power now churned with wild intensity. It was plain to see that a breakthrough to the Earth Palace Realm loomed near.

Having monitored Gu Sheng's state closely, Daoist Xiushan nodded approvingly at the transformations in his aura, musing to himself:

"Gu Sheng proves himself a prodigy unlike any other, bold enough to challenge the Earth Palace Realm before reaching his twenty-first year.

On top of that, he possesses the Sacred Body. Everyone knows the mightier the Sacred Body, the tougher the realm advancements, yet he's pulled off this incredible milestone—simply breathtaking."

A shadow fell over Daoist Xiushan's features as he released a deep sigh. Thoughts of Gu Sheng's mortal foe, Qiankun Venerate King, stirred deep unease within him.

He figured Qiankun Venerate King had likely retreated to the Purple Spirit Realm, gathering a force of elite warriors for vengeance.

Aligned with the mighty Supreme Immortal Sect, Qiankun Venerate King commands vast influence. If they dispatch their elites to the Xinghong Spirit Domain, Tianlan Sacred Land will face a disaster beyond imagination.

Daoist Xiushan's thoughts swirled chaotically, and alongside the Holy Master, he staked every hope on the Tianxuan Divine Girl's betrothed. They yearned for this man to harness his bond with her against Qiankun Venerate King.

The Tianxuan Divine Girl, the Purple Spirit Realm Master's prized treasure, enjoys supreme prestige. Should she shield Tianlan Sacred Land, Qiankun Venerate King—however grudging—wouldn't dare push boundaries.

Gu Sheng rose and ventured deeper into the Divine Wind Thunder Mountain. Several hundred meters further in, he paused once more, sat cross-legged, and dove back into meditation and cultivation.

Right here, he aimed to shatter into the Earth Palace Realm directly. Qiankun Venerate King's shadow fueled his haste, rendering the Divine Wind Thunder Mountain the prime venue to amplify his prowess.

Outside the secret chamber.

"Gu Sheng is no ordinary figure. Pushing a thousand meters deep this round, he's undoubtedly forged major strides," the Treasure Pavilion Master commended.

Pride lit Daoist Xiushan's face as he declared, "Of course! Though the Supreme Elder nurtured Gu Sheng alone, the Holy Master committed him to my care, granting me half-master status. These feats swell my heart with teacherly glory."

Midway through their exchange, the Treasure Pavilion Master's look grew solemn, and he warned, "Fresh intel from the Purple Spirit Realm spells serious peril for us."

Daoist Xiushan’s heart clenched, and he pressed quickly, "What news?""The Supreme Immortal Sect discovered Qiankun Venerate King’s defeat at Gu Sheng's hands and burns with rage.

Qiankun Venerate King commands lofty rank in the Supreme Immortal Sect, and they won't abide such shame. Vengeance may erupt without warning," the Treasure Pavilion Master shared, worry lacing his voice.

Grimness etched Daoist Xiushan's visage, and after a lengthy pause, he admitted, "Trouble of epic scale. Gu Sheng packs power, yet the Supreme Immortal Sect's heritage runs profound with legions of experts. Full commitment from them could overwhelm our defenses."

Pressing on, the Treasure Pavilion Master added, "One more detail: Gu Sheng pinning Qiankun Venerate King on the Holy Road has echoed across the Purple Spirit Realm. That showdown catapulted his renown everywhere."

Daoist Xiushan scoffed icily, retorting, "Fame means squat here. In a dog-eat-dog world, glory doesn't preserve life. Supreme Immortal Sect's payback draws near, turning his spotlight into a glaring target."

The Treasure Pavilion Master shook his head, elaborating, "Fair point, but upsides exist. Should Gu Sheng's exploits win Purple Spirit Divine Mountain's nod, paired with Tianxuan Divine Girl's referral, he'd secure training there.

Purple Spirit Divine Mountain stands as the Purple Spirit Realm's sacred haven, brimming with powerhouses and vast riches. Gu Sheng's power there would rocket ahead.

Linked to Purple Spirit Divine Mountain, we'd claim ironclad support. Even the Supreme Immortal Sect, thirsting for reprisal, would pause to reconsider."