Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1195 - 621: Unwilling to Miss Out (Part 2)

"The young man’s aura has steadied so rapidly; it’s genuinely astounding. Xiushan, what do you reckon is the cause?"​

A faint smile appeared on Daoist Xiushan’s face, his gaze brimming with pride, as he elaborated, "It stems from the Sacred Body’s superiority. The more his cultivation advances, the clearer the Sacred Body’s prowess will emerge.

Gu Sheng’s Sacred Body possesses tremendous latent power from the start, and with his breakthrough into the Earth Palace Realm, this power has been unleashed even further. When it comes to solidifying his foundation, he outpaces regular cultivators by a wide margin."​

Envy surged through the Treasure Pavilion Master, who remarked, "What talent, what a physique—heaven truly blesses him. In due course, this youth will undoubtedly rise as a cornerstone of our Xinghong Spirit Domain."​

Midway through their talk, a thought struck the Treasure Pavilion Master, prompting him to face Daoist Xiushan and inquire, "Incidentally, Xiushan, I’ve always wondered—when exactly did you impart the Azure Dragon Ten Steps Technique to this young man?"​

Daoist Xiushan’s smile faded, giving way to a hesitant look. He dipped his head briefly, paused in silence, then admitted, "Truth be told... I haven’t passed the Azure Dragon Ten Steps Technique to him yet."​

Eyes widening in bewilderment, the Treasure Pavilion Master probed, "And why not? Your Xiushan lineage’s pinnacle Cultivation Technique, the Azure Dragon Ten Steps Technique, holds immense might.

Given Gu Sheng’s aptitude and build, mastering it would vastly boost his strength. So why hold back from teaching it?"​

Daoist Xiushan let out a heavy sigh, worry etching his features, as he clarified, "I do wish to transmit the Azure Dragon Ten Steps Technique to him.

This youth boasts exceptional talent and a benevolent nature. I’ve planned for ages to name him my direct successor.

However... for all its power, cultivating the Azure Dragon Ten Steps Technique carries grave dangers. One wrong move could lead to cultivation deviation or abrupt death."​

Perplexed, the Treasure Pavilion Master countered, "Doesn’t Gu Sheng’s Sacred Body offer enough safeguard against those perils? We’ve all seen the Sacred Body’s formidable power. It should endure the strain of the Azure Dragon Ten Steps Technique with ease."​

Helplessly shaking his head, Daoist Xiushan’s eyes reflected deep concern as he replied, "You don’t know the full story. Gu Sheng’s Sacred Body surpasses the norm in strength. While that’s his strength, it could also spell his doom.

Should a cultivation deviation strike during his practice of the Azure Dragon Ten Steps Technique, the fallout would hit him far harder—several times worse—than any ordinary cultivator.

I yearn for him to carry on my legacy and spread the Azure Dragon Ten Steps Technique, but I cannot stomach the risk to him. This dilemma... tears at my heart!"​

Listening to Daoist Xiushan’s words stirred unrest within the Treasure Pavilion Master. What he said rang true: Gu Sheng’s Sacred Body was a blade with two edges.

It granted him matchless gifts and prospects, yet exposed him to amplified threats from risky Cultivation Techniques.​​

Silence hung between them for a prolonged stretch, thickening the air with gravity.

At length, the Treasure Pavilion Master broke it: "Xiushan, your concern makes sense. Gu Sheng is a once-in-a-generation prodigy with boundless prospects ahead. We mustn’t rush him into hazards.

Still, the Azure Dragon Ten Steps Technique defines your Xiushan lineage’s heritage. Letting it fade would be tragic. Let’s watch his progress in alternative Cultivation Techniques a bit more.

Should he achieve another breakthrough there, then might be the moment to weigh imparting the Azure Dragon Ten Steps Technique."

Within Tianlan Sacred Land, the quest for Tianxuan Divine Girl’s chosen groom had exploded into the hottest topic across the holy grounds. Days flew by—fourteen vanished in a flash—yet the groom’s real identity stayed shrouded in mystery.

Fakes kept popping up, even including two ex-Saint Heirs past a century in age. This mayhem left the Tianlan Saint Master and Holy Mother swamped, buried daily in managing the fallout.​

Overhearing this in Water Spirit Pavilion, fury and scorn blazed in Gongsun Yue’s eyes as she sneered, "These fools shame our Tianlan Sacred Land! Chasing that vaunted status, they stoop to utter shamelessness."

She harbored intense disgust toward those pretenders, convinced their deeds had truly besmirched the Sacred Land's prestige.

Tianlan Saint Mother sat close by, her face solemn as she declared gravely, "This situation is truly troublesome. Without swiftly identifying the real groom, the disorder could spiral even further.

"Once his identity is verified, those fakes must suffer stern punishment as a warning." As Holy Mother, preserving the Sacred Land's order and honor was her duty, leaving her deeply troubled by the upheaval.

Though Gongsun Yue raged against the impostors, her chief worry centered on Gu Sheng's training within Divine Wind Thunder Mountain.

She couldn't restrain herself from asking, "Holy Mother, do you have any word on Gu Sheng in Divine Wind Thunder Mountain? I can't stop worrying," her eyes brimming with anxiety.

Tianlan Saint Mother softly reassured her, "Yue, don't worry. Daoist Xiushan guards the area, and he'll deliver Gu Sheng to you upon completing his session."

Yet Gongsun Yue nursed a lingering unease.

She gazed into the distance, murmuring softly, "I hope Gu Sheng encounters no setbacks and returns without delay."

Tianlan Saint Mother reflected on the recent mayhem from Qiankun Venerate King, voicing concern, "Qiankun Venerate King has already brewed considerable trouble. I'm afraid rival Sacred Lands might exploit this chaos, plunging our Tianlan Sacred Land into grave peril."

Gongsun Yue knitted her brows and responded, "Holy Mother, no need for such concern—the Tianxuan Divine Girl pledged aid to Gu Sheng, didn't she? Backed by her, he'll surely transform peril into safety." She placed firm trust in the Tianxuan Divine Girl's vow, assured of Gu Sheng's well-being.

Tianlan Saint Mother shook her head faintly, sighing, "Much depends on Gu Sheng's importance to the Tianxuan Divine Girl. If he secures her favor, all will be well;

otherwise, her support may fall short." Lacking full assurance in the Tianxuan Divine Girl's stance, worry gnawed at her.

Gongsun Yue affirmed steadfastly, "I believe the Tianxuan Divine Girl will exert herself fully for Gu Sheng. Honest, compassionate, and exceptionally talented, how could she not prize him?"

Confidence in Gu Sheng filled her, matched by deep faith in the Tianxuan Divine Girl's nature.

In Divine Wind Thunder Mountain, thunder crashed and lightning blazed, the din nearly overwhelming. Gu Sheng endured at the center, engulfed by furious thunderbolts.

Eyes firmly shut, he devoted himself to circulating his inner Spiritual Power, enduring ceaseless lightning strikes upon his frame. Forged by this tempest, his aura steadied and intensified.

Unaware of time's passage, Gu Sheng opened his eyes, vitality surging through him. Daoist Xiushan's familiar form appeared before him.

Daoist Xiushan eyed Gu Sheng with approval, nodding pleasedly, "Impressive. You've harvested substantial gains from this cultivation. Let's depart—time to return."

Gu Sheng inclined his head, stating, "Gratitude to Senior Xiushan for your guidance and protection throughout." He then accompanied Daoist Xiushan away from Divine Wind Thunder Mountain.

Elsewhere in the Sacred Land, the Treasure Pavilion Master hastened to the Elder Hall.

Anxious to behold the Tianxuan Divine Girl’s groom selection outcome—which shaped the Sacred Land's future affairs—he was determined not to miss it.

Outside Elder Hall, a crowd had assembled. With Tianxuan Divine Girl poised to disclose her groom details, Saint Master, Holy Mother, and elders had arrived early, faces showing diverse emotions as they awaited the announcement in hushed tension.

Gu Sheng trailed Daoist Xiushan straight to Water Spirit Pavilion. Entering, he beheld Holy Mother, Gongsun Yue, his sister, and mentor’s wife all gathered there, puzzlement flickering in his gaze.

Gongsun Yue, spotting Gu Sheng's return, beamed with a brilliant smile and hurried over, exclaiming, "Gu Sheng, you've finally returned. To prevent worry over your family's safety amid cultivation, Holy Mother placed your sister and mentor’s wife in Water Spirit Pavilion."