Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1199 623: Supreme Immortal Sect (Part 2)
Previously on Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World...
"Zeyang Taoist is exactly my master." The final man declared, lifting his head.
As soon as those three Daoist titles rang out, shock rippled through the entire hall. Qingfeng Taoist, Dragon Hunter Taoist, Zeyang Taoist—all legendary powerhouses famed across Tianlan Sacred Land. For these three Saint Heirs to train under them, their talents had to be nothing short of phenomenal.
"No, all incorrect," the Tianxuan Divine Girl stated coldly in a few sharp words.
Astonishment swept over the crowd, as they exchanged bewildered looks.
The Tianlan Saint Master advanced, bowing a bit, and inquired anxiously: "Goddess, what is the meaning of this?"
"None of these three is my fiancé. Their ages fail to align, and so do their masters," the Tianxuan Divine Girl replied evenly.
"This..." The Tianlan Saint Master stood dumbfounded, his expression turning exceedingly grim.
Since the Tianxuan Divine Girl had arrived seeking her fiancé, any failure to locate him in Tianlan Sacred Land spelled massive embarrassment for the Sacred Ground.
Deep down, the Tianxuan Divine Girl seethed with frustration. She had hoped to discover her fiancé right here, but shockingly, not one of these three fit the description.
Noticing the Goddess's rising fury, the Tianlan Saint Master sought to calm her and swiftly lifted his hand. Potent Spiritual Power surged into his palm before exploding toward the three Saint Heirs.
"Boom!" A thunderous explosion echoed as the three Saint Heirs failed to dodge, tumbling ignominiously through the Elder Hall's entrance.
They slammed hard into the earth with a dull thud, spewing blood that splattered the ground crimson.
Daoist Xiushan reached the Elder Hall alongside Gu Sheng at that precise moment. He shared a knowing look with Daoist Tianji nearby, both wondering if these three fakes had posed as the Tianxuan Divine Girl's fiancé, thus provoking her ire.
Consequently, the odds that Gu Sheng, the one they escorted, truly was the Tianxuan Divine Girl's fiancé soared dramatically.
Within the Elder Hall, the Tianxuan Divine Girl radiated an oppressive rage that choked the air for all present. Her lofty status in the Sacred Land ensured her every action gripped everyone's hearts tightly.
The Great Elder burned with equal fury and bellowed: "Punish harshly all who dare impersonate the Goddess's fiancé!" Upon hearing this, the Fifth Elder and various other elders paled, as they served as masters or mentors to these frauds.
Bixuan rushed ahead, pleading: "Goddess, might you have confused the Sacred Land's name? Your fiancé could be in a different Sacred Land, not Tianlan."
The Tianxuan Divine Girl pivoted, ready to depart.
Spotting the Goddess on the verge of leaving, the Tianlan Saint Master grew desperate. He dashed forward to bar her path, urging: "Goddess, hold on! You've barely arrived—how can you depart like this? Your sought one is surely inside the Sacred Land; we just haven't uncovered him yet."
The Tianxuan Divine Girl halted, fixing the Tianlan Saint Master with an icy stare, her voice chilling: "I've stated these three aren't him, and they aren't. Stop blocking my way again."
Bixuan noted the Tianlan Saint Master's refusal to release the Goddess and panicked; she whipped out her sword, aiming its edge straight at him.
Even though her cultivation lagged behind the Saint Master's, serving as the Tianxuan Divine Girl's personal attendant meant her sole priority was the Goddess's safety. Faced with Bixuan's stance, the Tianlan Saint Master refrained from reckless moves.
"Tianlan Saint Master, what is the intent here? Do you plan to hold this Goddess against her will?" the Tianxuan Divine Girl demanded coldly.
The Tianlan Saint Master waved his hands frantically, panic etching his features, as he clarified: "The Goddess has misunderstood—I'd never dare slight you so. Yet, deeper mysteries may lurk in this affair; please let me clarify."
Footsteps echoed from beyond the Elder Hall, steady yet hurried. Daoist Xiushan entered first, trailed by a lofty youth—Gu Sheng.
Appearing flustered, Daoist Xiushan shouted: "Hold on, everyone! Gu Sheng here could be the Tianxuan Divine Girl's fiancé!"
Already irritated by the Tianlan Saint Master's blockade, the Tianxuan Divine Girl's fury ignited anew at news of another pretender to her fiancé's role, her eyes flashing with savage intensity.
Yet as her eyes landed on Gu Sheng, inexplicably, the rage within her eased somewhat.
The Second Elder stepped forward without delay, his piercing voice resounding through the hall: "Hmph! How dare this brat overestimate himself, boldly proclaiming himself the Tianxuan Divine Girl's fiancé—utter arrogance! Saint Master, shouldn't you cast him out before he sullies the Goddess's gaze!"
The Seventh Elder joined in too, dripping with scorn.
Tianlan Saint Master whipped his head around, gazing reproachfully at Daoist Xiushan, and said gravely: "Xiushan, what's the meaning of this? Dragging him in right now is just pouring oil on the flames!"
Seeing the dire turn of events, Daoist Tianji quickly stepped up to share the burden with Daoist Xiushan.
He bowed slightly, speaking respectfully: "Saint Master, please stay calm. Truth be told, we had no choice. With the Tianxuan Divine Girl on the verge of departing, missing this chance might mean... that's why we boldly brought Gu Sheng here."
Irritated by their bickering, the Tianxuan Divine Girl fixed her gaze on Daoist Tianji and asked coldly: "What makes you think he's this Goddess's fiancé?"
Daoist Tianji cleared his throat before explaining: "Goddess, you might not be aware, but when you left, the Saint Heir had declared it, and Gu Sheng was once the Saint Heir of Tianlan Sacred Land."
From the side, the Second Elder sneered mockingly: "Hmph, so what if he was a Saint Heir once? Didn't the Saint Master strip him of that title ages ago? He's not anymore!"
Tianlan Saint Master's expression darkened, thoroughly displeased by the Second Elder's words and behavior, and he snapped sternly: "Second Elder, hold your tongue!"
The Great Elder displayed clear dissatisfaction as well.
The Tianxuan Divine Girl shifted her eyes to Gu Sheng, scrutinizing him as she questioned: "You were a Saint Heir before—why didn't you bring it up on the Holy Road?"
Gu Sheng stayed composed, replying serenely: "Goddess, I've never cared for that role, seeing it as nothing but an empty name."
The Tianxuan Divine Girl pressed on: "Then, who is your master?"
Gu Sheng answered: "My master is Tianshan Taoist."
At the sound of that name, the Tianxuan Divine Girl's mind rippled like a serene lake struck by a massive stone.
She recalled how, years back in her hour of desperation, a enigmatic powerhouse had rescued her—and that powerhouse was none other than Tianshan Taoist.
Still, outwardly she betrayed nothing, keeping her visage icy cold.
Those around noticed the Tianxuan Divine Girl's lack of response and assumed Gu Sheng wasn't her fiancé after all. The Second and Seventh Elders sighed in relief, feeling grateful.
They reflected that if this youth truly turned out to be the Tianxuan Divine Girl's fiancé, their earlier outbursts would spell massive disaster.
However, they missed the faint flicker of uncertainty in the Tianxuan Divine Girl's downcast eyes.
Internally, she wondered: Could he truly be my fiancé? Is this all mere coincidence?
While everyone mulled over their thoughts in silence, a terrifying Heavenly Might swept in from the distance, hurtling toward the hall.
This Heavenly Might blanketed the whole hall. Faces twisted in shock as all present released their Divine Thoughts, scanning the horizon.
Sensing the overwhelming might of that presence, their complexions drained of color. Daoist Xiushan's knees buckled, almost sending him crumpling to the floor.
A being from the Upper Realm had descended, exuding an aura of such dread intensity it chilled the soul, touching the mythic Immortal King realm.
"It's someone from the Supreme Immortal Sect! Their revenge has come at last!" Tianlan Saint Master murmured under his breath.
A palpitating, utterly horrifying aura cascaded down from the tear exploding in the heavenly vault.
The power of this aura surpassed the Immortal Venerable level by far, ascending to the majestic Immortal King stage.
Tianlan Saint Master had placed every hope on the bond between Tianxuan Divine Girl and Gu Sheng, banking that their engagement might fend off the Supreme Immortal Sect's fury.
Yet with Gu Sheng's enigmatic nature and the Tianxuan Divine Girl apparently pulling away, this vital connection slipping away—how could she possibly challenge the mighty Supreme Immortal Sect on behalf of Tianlan Sacred Land?