Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1203 - 625: Courting Disaster (Part 2)

Tianxuan Divine Girl displayed no hint of fear, her icy stare meeting his as she proclaimed, "Qiankun Venerate King, this is the Tianlan Sacred Land. Today, I won’t allow you to kill a single soul here!"

In a grave tone, Taiyi Immortal King warned, "Tianxuan Divine Girl, my purpose today is solely to slay one person for Qiankun Venerate King—it involves no one else, so kindly refrain from meddling."

Tianxuan Divine Girl arched her slender brows and declared firmly, "Taiyi Immortal King, Tianlan Sacred Land has granted me immense kindness. No one may behave wildly here, and killing is strictly forbidden!"

Qiankun Venerate King burst into furious laughter, "Hahaha! Tianxuan Divine Girl, who do you believe yourself to be? Think you can single-handedly block me from slaying my foe? Not just a few deaths—even if I razed Tianlan Sacred Land to the ground, the Purple Spirit Realm Master wouldn’t bother with such a petty issue!"

Tianxuan Divine Girl’s heart dropped; she understood Qiankun Venerate King spoke the truth. The Purple Spirit Realm Master stayed too occupied to handle minor affairs like those in Tianlan Sacred Land, unless Taiyi Immortal King or Qiankun Venerate King caused true devastation.

Awareness dawned on the onlookers nearby, sparking widespread dread. The more cowardly among them had already started slipping away from Tianlan Sacred Land in secret.

Beside Tianxuan Divine Girl, Bixuan observed the escalating chaos with growing worry and restlessness. She lightly pulled at Tianxuan Divine Girl’s sleeve, murmuring, "Tianxuan Divine Girl, what do we do? They... they’re far too strong."

Tianxuan Divine Girl offered Bixuan a calming glance and whispered reassuringly, "Stay calm, I’ve made preparations."

With a loud voice, Tianxuan Divine Girl declared, "Hear me, all of you—Gu Sheng is my fiancé and the future son-in-law of the Purple Spirit Realm Master!" The crowd erupted in stunned commotion, eyes wide with astonishment turning toward Tianxuan Divine Girl and Gu Sheng.

Taiyi Immortal King and Qiankun Venerate King stood dumbfounded, evidently caught off guard by Tianxuan Divine Girl’s bold claim.

Overcome with fury, Qiankun Venerate King shook—he had long viewed Tianxuan Divine Girl as his own, convinced she’d become his Dao partner one day. Yet now, learning she was betrothed to his arch-nemesis? Unthinkable!

Learning Tianxuan Divine Girl named Gu Sheng her fiancé sent Qiankun Venerate King into a crimson rage, neck veins throbbing like a savage beast poised to strike.

Blood-red eyes fixed on Tianxuan Divine Girl, Qiankun Venerate King searched her features for any trace of falsehood.

Composed and serene, Tianxuan Divine Girl stayed steady, even softly linking her arm with Gu Sheng’s in a tender, effortless display that only fueled Qiankun Venerate King’s torment.

Gasps rippled through the spectators, many shooting envious looks at Gu Sheng. Tianxuan Divine Girl commanded supreme prestige in Purple Spirit Realm, her beauty and grace peerless across the entire Cultivation World.

For her to name Gu Sheng—a mere cultivator from Xinghong Spirit Domain—her fiancé stirred waves of shock and envy.

Tianxuan Divine Girl’s abrupt action left Gu Sheng a bit awkward, his frame tensing briefly. Yet he swiftly refocused on the enigmatic chest before him, working to break its seal.

A profound, arcane energy emanated from the chest, its intricate seal brimming with depth. Surely his master had set such a formidable barrier for a grand reason—perhaps secrets tied to his fate, or even Xinghong Spirit Domain’s destiny.

His hands swiftly wove seals, pouring spiritual power steadily into the chest while sweat trickled down his brow, unnoticed.

Though sharp-minded, Qiankun Venerate King quickly reined in his wrath, restoring his poise.

Sneering mockingly, he said, "Tianxuan Divine Girl, you’re the revered goddess of Purple Spirit Realm, yet Gu Sheng is just some average cultivator from Xinghong Spirit Domain—the gap between you is immense. A betrothal? Preposterous nonsense."

Unfazed, Tianxuan Divine Girl’s lovely eyes shimmered smoothly. In a gentle voice, she recounted, "Thirteen years back, I trained in Xinghong Spirit Domain, pursued then by a juvenile flood dragon, my life teetering on the brink, death almost upon me.

At that pivotal moment, Gu Sheng’s master came to my rescue. In order to repay the grace of saving my life and to forge strong ties between the two realms, my master set up a marriage pact with Gu Sheng. This event caused a massive uproar in the Purple Spirit Realm, and I’m certain Qiankun Venerate King and Taiyi Immortal King know all about it."

Qiankun Venerate King and Taiyi Immortal King’s faces twisted sharply, as they fell into deep silence.

Yes, they knew full well that thirteen years back, Tianxuan Divine Girl had faced a dire crisis while training in the lower realm, prompting the Purple Spirit Realm Master to wipe out the flood dragon clan in rage. If a marriage agreement truly existed, it would explain everything. The deeper Qiankun Venerate King pondered, the grimmer his look became.

Agony tore at him from within; the woman he cherished most was betrothed to the man he despised above all, a bitter twist of destiny that nearly choked him with anguish.

Taiyi Immortal King found himself in a tough spot too. He considered that if Gu Sheng was indeed Tianxuan Divine Girl’s fiancé as she claimed, then he’d become the future son-in-law of the Purple Spirit Realm Master.

Even with his lofty Immortal King status, striking at Gu Sheng impulsively would surely enrage the Purple Spirit Realm Master, and if that realm unleashed its full might, his own side might not hold up. This thought sparked doubt in his gaze.

Taiyi Immortal King sent a secret message to Qiankun Venerate King, his voice wary, "Qiankun brother, this situation might run deeper than it seems. Let’s pull back for now, get the full picture, and then decide—rushing in could spell disaster."

But Qiankun Venerate King, consumed by rage, shot back resolutely, "Absolutely not! Gu Sheng has ruined my schemes time and again. Today, even if he’s really the Purple Spirit Realm Master’s son-in-law, he’ll pay dearly!"

Taiyi Immortal King grew more uneasy, his face etched with distress as he replied, "Qiankun brother, if he’s genuinely the future son-in-law of the Purple Spirit Realm Master, how could we possibly make a move? That would just invite doom on our heads!"

Bixuan kept a close watch on Qiankun Venerate King and Taiyi Immortal King’s reactions. Noticing their reluctance, she figured they might not dare touch Gu Sheng. Tianxuan Divine Girl’s assured poise further convinced her they wouldn’t strike wildly.

With her fresh perspective on Gu Sheng, Bixuan saw him as unremarkable at first glance, yet his link to the Purple Spirit Realm’s goddess showed he was far from ordinary. Tianxuan Divine Girl gazed at Gu Sheng with a hint of sorrow.

Gu Sheng, on the other hand, stayed laser-focused on cracking the chest’s seal, ignoring the chaos around him completely.

The Second Elder and Seventh Elder brimmed with reluctance. Watching Gu Sheng shielded by Tianxuan Divine Girl and seemingly slipping out of peril, they refused to let it stand. The Second Elder racked his brain for a way to turn the tide.

Suddenly inspired, he pressed the Seventh Elder in haste, "Seventh brother, do you know Wang Zhu’s location?"

The Seventh Elder blinked in surprise, then caught on fast, a sly grin creeping across his features, "Relax, second brother, I’ve got men keeping tabs on him—he’s right nearby."

A wicked smile lit up the Second Elder’s face too, as if victory was within reach once more.

As the last surge of spiritual power poured in, the glow from the chest’s seal faded steadily, on the brink of vanishing entirely. Then, a sudden twist unfolded!

"Gu Sheng’s been far too brazen of late, constantly wrecking our plans. If we don’t strike now, he’ll grow into a huge menace later!" Qiankun Venerate King glared furiously at Taiyi Immortal King.

Taiyi Immortal King let out a cold huff, flicked his sleeve, and said steadily, "Venerate King, don’t rush; Gu Sheng appears backed by hidden powers. Leaping into action could stir up serious problems."

The Holy Master of Tianlan Sacred Land and the elders flanked both sides, their faces showing a mix of emotions.

In the side hall, Gu Sheng poured all his attention into the enigmatic chest ahead. Plain-looking on the surface, it hid complex layers of seals and spells.

Gu Sheng’s fingers flew through seals, pouring spiritual power from his hands in a fierce bid to shatter the barriers. He’d already drained a ton of his strength.