Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1216 - 632: The Ceremony of Bowing

A notion flashed through his mind—he needed to head to the Book Collection Pavilion and seek Daoist Xiushan's assistance.

Silence and solemnity enveloped the Book Collection Pavilion. Towering shelves stood in neat rows, packed with ancient scrolls and secret manuals that radiated a subtle scholarly aura.

Daoist Xiushan was utterly immersed in the "Heaven-breaking Fist," lost in the marvelous realm of Martial Arts.

Gu Sheng stepped into the Book Collection Pavilion and spotted Daoist Xiushan right away. He hurried forward, offered a deep bow, and stated, "Senior Xiushan, I have a matter where I need your help."

Daoist Xiushan noticed it was Gu Sheng and revealed a kind smile, replying, "Gu Sheng, what matter brings you to this old man?"

Gu Sheng answered, "Junior hopes you can assist by providing a record of the various training grounds and all forbidden zones in the Xinghong Spirit Domain."

Daoist Xiushan displayed a puzzled expression and questioned, "What do you need these for? Why do you want to leave Tianlan Sacred Land and head to those places for training? You should know our Tianlan Sacred Land’s training grounds rank among the best in the entire Xinghong Spirit Domain."

Gu Sheng explained patiently, "Senior, you may not know, but while the training grounds of Tianlan Sacred Land are excellent, in my current circumstances, few suit me.

I fully realize that lingering under the Sacred Land’s protection hinders true growth. Only by stepping out into trials and challenges can strength truly be forged."

Daoist Xiushan remarked, "Given your talent, staying in Tianlan Sacred Land with its plentiful resources, you’d rise to become one of the Sacred Land’s peak experts in just one or two hundred years. In no more than a thousand years, you might even reach my level. Why rush to venture out for training?"

Gu Sheng gave a wry smile and responded, "Senior, I can’t afford to wait decades, much less centuries. May I ask, if I remain in Tianlan Sacred Land, how quickly could I reach the Dao Palace Realm?"

Daoist Xiushan thought deeply for a moment before replying, "Core Disciples of the Sacred Land with exceptional talent can enter the Dao Palace Realm as young as two or three hundred years old.

Heaven-defying prodigies might do it by two hundred. With your aptitude, focusing solely on cultivation here, you could achieve Dao Palace Realm breakthrough around one hundred and fifty years old at the soonest."

This response left Gu Sheng feeling suffocated. One hundred and fifty years was agonizingly distant for him. His resolve to depart Tianlan Sacred Land for outer training grew even firmer.

Observing Gu Sheng’s face, Daoist Xiushan felt intrigued and inquired, "Gu Sheng, how soon do you aim to break through to the Dao Palace Realm?"

Gu Sheng declared firmly, word by word, "Junior must reach the Dao Palace Realm within ten years!"

Daoist Xiushan was stunned and exclaimed, "Have you lost your mind! Achieving Dao Palace Realm in ten years is nearly impossible! How many in the entire history of Xinghong Spirit Domain have done it?"

Gu Sheng stayed composed and affirmed, "Senior, I must achieve this. No matter how faint the odds, I have to attempt it. It’s a vow not just to myself, but to Luo Xi as well."

Daoist Xiushan saw his determination was set and sighed helplessly, "This isn’t for this old man to decide—come with me to meet the Tianlan Saint Master."

Gu Sheng trailed Daoist Xiushan from the Book Collection Pavilion. Together, they shot into the skies, flying toward the Heavenly Hall.

Wind howled past his ears en route, and Gu Sheng gazed down at the cherished vistas of Tianlan Sacred Land with swirling emotions. His prior visit to the Heavenly Hall had been to find Luo Xi, yet now circumstances had shifted dramatically.

Daoist Xiushan appeared resigned as he guided Gu Sheng inside the hall. The Tianlan Saint Master was conferring with the Great Elder on vital affairs; spotting their arrival, he lifted his eyes slightly.

Upon entering, Daoist Xiushan couldn’t hold back his grievance, "Saint Master, Great Elder, Gu Sheng wants to leave our Tianlan Sacred Land for independent training—what do we do about this?"

His words carried deep concern as his gaze fixed on Gu Sheng.

The Great Elder straightened abruptly, face grave, and boomed, "Absolutely not! Gu Sheng, you slew numerous disciples from the Six Great Holy Lands on the Holy Road, and even took down the Young Master of Qinghe Holy Land.

Who among the Six Great Holy Lands wouldn’t desire your demise? Departing from Tianlan Sacred Land at this moment spells certain doom for you."

As he continued, the Great Elder became increasingly furious, rising abruptly and striding restlessly across the hall.

Gu Sheng declared firmly, "Great Elder, I’ve already decided. I refuse to linger for decades, much less centuries. Although the Tianlan Sacred Land’s training grounds are excellent, their advantages are severely restricted for someone at my cultivation stage.

Conversely, the external training grounds and forbidden areas suit me far better. Just as before at Divine Wind Thunder Mountain, my low cultivation prevented deeper exploration, allowing only a peripheral realm breakthrough."

While speaking, Gu Sheng’s eyes gleamed with unyielding resolve.

The Tianlan Saint Master nodded quietly, thinking to himself: This young man’s words hold merit.

Yet the Great Elder shook his head anxiously, "Your points may be valid, but the outside world brims with peril. What if misfortune strikes? What fate awaits our Tianlan Sacred Land then?"

Gu Sheng stressed once more, "True power demands daring risks. I won’t remain sheltered in this haven indefinitely; genuine growth demands facing ordeals."

Gazing at Gu Sheng with eyes full of approval, the Tianlan Saint Master proclaimed, "Excellent! Bold indeed. I back your decision to head out for tempering."

Daoist Xiushan, noting even the Saint Master’s endorsement, sighed in resignation, "Fine, fine. With the Saint Master’s approval, I’ll gather details on the Xinghong Spirit Domain’s training grounds and forbidden zones for you."