Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1209 - 628: Insignificant (Part 2)

Victory looked utterly impossible for our group, with all hopes instinctively pinned on the enigmatic Taiji Hunyuan Heavenly Book.

In his heart, he prayed silently, yearning for this fabled mystical tome to intervene at the pivotal instant and turn the tide.

Yet destiny appeared to forsake him. The Supreme Immortal Sect Master's assault proved irresistible. Lacking any power to counter, Gu Sheng took the full brunt of that mighty blow, suffering grave wounds as he was hurled away.

His body arced through the sky before slamming into a sturdy stone pillar with a heavy thump, then slumping powerlessly to the floor, curled in agony as blood poured from his lips.

Gazing at the badly hurt Gu Sheng, the Supreme Immortal Sect Master deemed him harmless now, abandoning him to the Qiankun Venerate King.

Trembling with exhilaration, the Qiankun Venerate King hurried forward eagerly toward Gu Sheng.

The lingering might of the Supreme Immortal Sect Master loomed over all, its crushing weight leaving everyone breathless and too afraid to act rashly.

Off to the side, the Tianlan Saint Mother shut her eyes, brimming with regret. She had long admired Gu Sheng as an exceptional prodigy.

Against such an overwhelming foe like the Supreme Immortal Sect Master, any interference would demand an intolerable cost, forcing her—despite inner turmoil and despair—to stay quiet.

Wang Zhu, on the other hand, eyed the fated Gu Sheng with thrilled anticipation. The Second Elder and Seventh Elder shared the glee, once fretting over Gu Sheng's wedding ties that could spell trouble for Tianlan Sacred Land.

Witnessing the Qiankun Venerate King call upon the Supreme Immortal Sect Master to corner Gu Sheng hopelessly, they sighed in relief, confident their worries were now unfounded.

The Second Elder sent a hushed message to the Seventh Elder: "With Gu Sheng gone, we need to swiftly devise a plan to wipe out his associates, particularly his sister Gu Yu, who still poses a risk."

The Seventh Elder eyed Wang Zhu, pondering assigning him the job, knowing Wang Zhu's deep grudge against Gu Sheng would ensure thoroughness.

Step by step, the Qiankun Venerate King advanced into the Elder Hall. Beholding Gu Sheng sprawled on the ground, his grin widened, brimming with arrogance and scorn.

Fighting through searing agony, Gu Sheng spat bloody foam and mocked, "Qiankun Venerate King, you depend on outsiders and your superior cultivation to prevail. How heroic is that!"

The Qiankun Venerate King sneered coldly, retorting, "Hmph, by what authority do you judge me? Haven't you yourself leaned on women to survive in Tianlan Sacred Land!"

With those words, he raised his foot and savagely crushed Gu Sheng's hands, bones snapping in a gruesome chorus as they shattered. Gu Sheng howled in torment.

A sharp cry rang from beyond the hall: "Brother!"

Gu Sheng lifted his gaze to spot his sister Gu Yu, mustering bravery to enter the hall. Instantly, his eyes blazed crimson, heart surging with anxiety and remorse—her presence spelled dire peril.

Noticing Gu Sheng's fierce protectiveness toward Gu Yu, the Qiankun Venerate King entertained a vicious urge to abuse her. He thrust out his palm, dark demonic energy swirling into a massive fiend's claw that lunged at Gu Yu. It struck like lightning, seizing her in moments.

A savage smirk crossed the Qiankun Venerate King's face as he ripped away Gu Yu's right sleeve, baring her fair, jade-smooth arm.

This sight ignited Gu Sheng's fury to explosive heights. His battered form somehow rose anew. Eyes bloodshot, he ignored all peril and barreled toward the Qiankun Venerate King.

The Qiankun Venerate King never anticipated such a surge from Gu Sheng and got blindsided. Gu Sheng rammed into him bodily.

The impact hurled the Qiankun Venerate King tumbling back repeatedly, teeth knocked loose from his jaws. Gu Sheng, recoiling from the clash, hacked up more blood, his wounds deepening.

His own hurts meant nothing to Gu Sheng; gritting through the torment, he dashed to shield his sister, placing Gu Yu behind him.

Bloody rags clung to the gravely injured Gu Sheng, teetering on collapse. From some hidden reserve, he rallied, lunging at the Qiankun Venerate King. Unready, the foe was blasted airborne, crashing hard to the floor.

"Cough, cough..." With great effort, Gu Sheng positioned himself in front of his sister. Even though he wobbled unsteadily, he shielded her firmly.

Qiankun Venerate King rose furiously from the dirt, his eyes blazing red as he stared daggers at Gu Sheng. He refused to accept that this badly wounded youth had erupted with such immense power, sending him flying.

"You punk, courting death!" Qiankun Venerate King bellowed, lunging toward Gu Sheng. Deep reluctance burned in his chest; as a prodigy of the Supreme Immortal Sect, renowned across the Purple Spirit Realm, he was being shamed by this critically hurt foe.

Gu Sheng faced the oncoming Qiankun Venerate King without a trace of fear in his gaze, clashing directly once more. A thunderous boom echoed, and Qiankun Venerate King flew backward again. This time, he lay there struggling to rise for quite some time.

"No! Impossible!" Qiankun Venerate King cried out in refusal, rejecting the reality that his physique paled against this gravely injured opponent.

"Hmph, he possesses the Heavenly Saint Body, top-ranked in the Purple Spirit Realm. That physique is unmatched; your loss is well-deserved."

The Heavenly Saint Body stood as the mightiest Sacred Body in the Purple Spirit Realm, a legend that emerged only once before, claiming supremacy among the Ten Great Sacred Bodies. Shockingly, this battered youth turned out to be the Heavenly Saint Body.

After a moment of stunned silence, Qiankun Venerate King burned with an intense craving to claim it. His greedy gaze locked onto Gu Sheng.

In his mind, he envisioned seizing Gu Sheng’s Heavenly Saint Body—wouldn’t that make him the unrivaled powerhouse of the Purple Spirit Realm? The idea thrilled him more with every passing thought, even as he dreamed of dominating the realm’s storms and tempests post-possession.

"Father, I need to take his Heavenly Saint Body. Surely you have a method to assist me, don’t you?" Qiankun Venerate King rushed eagerly to the Supreme Immortal Sect Master, eyes brimming with hope.

The Supreme Immortal Sect Master gazed at his son, hesitation flickering in his eyes.

"Seizing a body carries immense danger; one tiny error means total destruction. Are you truly certain?" the Supreme Immortal Sect Master cautioned.

Qiankun Venerate King nodded firmly.

"Father, I’ve weighed it fully. I must claim his body to claim the title of top genius in the Purple Spirit Realm," Qiankun Venerate King declared.

The Supreme Immortal Sect Master sighed deep inside, noting the resolve in his son’s stare. His child had always brimmed with pride and lofty goals, unyielding once committed.

"Fine, you’ve made your choice, so I’ll aid you this once," the Supreme Immortal Sect Master conceded with reluctance.

Qiankun Venerate King jumped in joy upon hearing his father’s consent.

"Wonderful, thank you, Father!" Qiankun Venerate King shouted in thrill.

All the while, Gu Sheng overheard their exchange, rage and hopelessness surging within him. Against a titan like the Supreme Immortal Sect Master, resistance seemed futile. Yet he steeled himself, readying for the looming threat.

Step by step, the Supreme Immortal Sect Master advanced on Gu Sheng, his aura intensifying with every stride.

As the Supreme Immortal Sect Master drew near, Gu Sheng’s inner burden mounted. He resembled a helpless lamb before the butcher, utterly powerless against the mighty predator.

"Brat, today marks your end," the Supreme Immortal Sect Master uttered icily. Lifting his hand, the colossal palm of Fatian Xiangdi plunged from above, grasping toward Gu Sheng.

Staring at the massive hand, Gu Sheng brimmed with defiance. He attempted to circulate his cultivation technique for defense. Yet his power appeared utterly puny and worthless before the Supreme Immortal Sect Master.