Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1463 - 754: The Art of Prolonging Life (2)

As the last trace of energy dissipated into the air, Gu Sheng’s back was already drenched in cold sweat.

He stood by the window on the third floor of the Moon Viewing Pavilion, fingers unconsciously stroking the carvings on the windowsill, as his gaze pierced through the window paper, as if to see through the hidden undercurrents beneath this city.

"That spiritual power just now almost shook me out of your sea of consciousness."

The voice of the Innate Spirit Embryo rang in Gu Sheng’s mind, carrying an uncommon gravity.

"At least mid-stage King Realm."

Gu Sheng pulled a bitter smile at the corner of his mouth and transmitted his thoughts.

"Sun King Tang Muzhi, the master of this city. I should have thought sooner, asking about the Yujing Sect’s matters on someone else’s turf was too conspicuous."

"He has sensed my presence."

The voice of the Spiritual Embryo trembled slightly.

"A King Realm practitioner’s perception of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Objects far surpasses ordinary people."

Gu Sheng’s eyes sharpened, quickly retrieving a green jade talisman from the storage ring and crushed it.

An invisible barrier instantly enveloped his entire body, isolating it from external probing.

He briskly walked towards the stairs, simultaneously transmitting his thoughts.

"If Sun King knows you’re an Innate Spirit Embryo, he definitely won’t let go of such an opportunity. We must leave immediately."

"Not seeking Yujing Sect’s clues anymore?"

The Spiritual Embryo asked.

"If I lose my life, what’s the point of seeking clues?"

Gu Sheng continued his pace, and in the blink of an eye, he had reached the lobby on the first floor.

He casually tossed a mid-grade spirit stone to the shopkeeper.

"Thanks for the hospitality."

Stepping out of the Moon Viewing Pavilion, the bustling street scene of Sun City unfolded before his eyes.

Peddlers shouting, pedestrians thronging, a harmonious scene.

Yet Gu Sheng felt a chill rush from the soles of his feet to the top of his head...he clearly sensed that several gazes were locking onto him from different angles.

"Someone is following."

The Spiritual Embryo reminded.

Gu Sheng subtly turned into a small alley, while pulling out an ancient bronze mirror from his bosom.

The mirror’s surface rippled, and his appearance twisted and changed, transforming from a delicate youth to a rough man with a full beard.

His aura changed as well, plummeting from peak Earth Martial Realm to early-stage Human Martial Realm.

"Thousand Illusions Mirror can fool common martial artists but cannot deceive the mark left by a King Realm practitioner."

The Spiritual Embryo was worried.

Gu Sheng put away the Thousand Illusions Mirror and said in a deep voice.

"I know. At least it can shake off those small fry."

He quickened his pace, weaving through three streets like a swimming fish in a crowd.

However, the feeling of being locked in persisted like a shadow.

"Still there."

The Spiritual Embryo’s voice was as taut as a string.

Gu Sheng’s eyes carried a fierce look, suddenly turning towards the transmission array in the city’s west and speeding off.

If I can’t shake them off, then I’ll break through head-on!

At the same time, inside the Sun King Mansion.

Tang Qingyun knelt on one knee, respectfully reporting.

"Father, that Gu Sheng has already changed his appearance three times and is now heading towards the transmission array."

Tang Muzhi stood with hands behind his back by the window, the sunlight gilded him with a golden edge, yet couldn’t dispel the sinister gleam in his eyes.

"He’s quite a clever boy."

He sneered.

"Unfortunately, no amount of disguise can escape my ’Sun Mark’."

"Should we move now?"

Tang Qingyun asked for instructions.

Tang Muzhi shook his head.

"There are too many eyes and ears in the city, especially those of the Southern Prince. Wait till he leaves the city."

He turned, his gaze sharp as a blade.

"Remember, the Innate Spirit Embryo is critical, it must be captured alive. As for that boy...deal with him cleanly."

"I understand, Father."

Tang Qingyun’s eyes flashed with greed.

"It’s said the Innate Spirit Embryo can help break through the King Realm barrier..."

"Hmph, does a mere Earth Martial practitioner deserve such a divine object?"

Tang Muzhi flicked his sleeve.

"Go, take some skilled hands with you. That boy killed my Sun Guards, he must be remarkable."

Tang Qingyun accepted his orders and retreated, quickly, five figures silently left the mansion, stealthily heading towards the city’s west like leopards.

Gu Sheng, at this time, had reached the edge of the transmission array square.

He slowed his pace, pretending to casually survey the surroundings.

The square was bustling, with over a dozen transmission arrays glowing in various colors, martial artists entering and exiting from time to time.

"At least three Heavenly Martial Realm individuals and one Sect Realm member are watching you."

The Spiritual Embryo warned.

"The Sun King has quite a grand plan."

Gu Sheng’s heart sank slightly.

With his current strength, he could barely handle one Heavenly Martial Realm adversary, but a Sect Realm opponent was far beyond his capacity.

Not to mention there might be more ambushes hidden in the dark.

"The Transmission Array to the Southern Border is over there."

Gu Sheng’s gaze swept over the northeast corner of the square, where there stood a black stone formation carved with Wild Beast patterns.

"But going directly would be like walking into a trap."

He suddenly turned and walked towards the opposite direction, heading to the inn.

"I’ll fill my belly first, let them wait a little longer."

On the second floor of the inn, Gu Sheng chose a seat by the window.

From this angle, he could clearly observe any activity in the Transmission Array area.

Sure enough, a few figures became noticeably agitated once he changed direction.

"They’re getting anxious."

Gu Sheng took a sip of his drink, the corners of his mouth slightly raised.

"What’s your plan?"

The Spiritual Embryo asked.

"The Origin Power can only be used once. If they send multiple experts..."

Gu Sheng put down his cup, a glint flashing in his eyes.

"The Sun King dares not make a move within the city, suggesting he has concerns. In this city, there’s only one person he would fear..."

Gu Sheng traversed the alleys of Sun City, his steps seeming leisurely, yet each step secretly aligned with some profound rhythm.

By the third time he passed the Drunken Immortal Inn in the southern city, beads of sweat started to seep from his forehead.

"Can’t shake them off..."

Gu Sheng felt a chill in his heart, as the spiritual power lock, akin to a bone-deep affliction, consistently twisted around him three feet away.

The opponent was at least a Sect Realm expert, specializing in spiritual arts; otherwise, such precise tracking wouldn’t be possible from such a distance.

With the slightest move, he wiped the sweat from his forehead, flicked his fingers within his sleeve, and a Copper Coin silently rolled into the beggar’s battered bowl by the street.

With this motion, he glanced subtly at the crowd behind him... In the bustling crowd, three seemingly unrelated passersby simultaneously turned slightly.

"Three Talents Soul Locking Array..."

Gu Sheng’s pupils contracted slightly.

This was a common joint attack technique used by outer disciples of the Heaven-Burning Holy Land; it seemed the opponent was not only highly cultivated but also brought accomplices.

He suddenly veered north.

Since they couldn’t be shaken off, he had to borrow strength.

The vermillion gates of the Southern Prince Mansion were already within sight, and that shadow-like spiritual power began to waver, gradually weakening as if blocked by an invisible barrier.

"Indeed, they dare not probe the Prince Mansion..."

Gu Sheng’s mouth curled into a cold smile.

Just as he was a hundred paces from the main gate of the Mansion, a streak of silver light suddenly crossed the long street!

"Halt!"

A cold female voice accompanied by a fierce spear wind came head-on.

Gu Sheng abruptly halted, three inches in front of him, the silver spear’s tip was slightly trembling, and there was still drying blood on the spear tassel.

The wielder of the spear was a woman clad in Mystic Armor.

Her brows sharp as a sword, and eyes like Cold Stars, the dense knife scars on her armor silently spoke of numerous life-and-death battles.

The most striking feature was a hideous scar on her left cheek, extending from the cheekbone to the jaw, resembling a centipede crawling on her face.

"The Prince Mansion is a restricted area; idle people must withdraw."

Her voice was as cold and hard as iron, the spear unmoving.

Gu Sheng took half a step back and respectfully saluted.

"I am Gu Sheng, Deacon of the Yellow Character Pavilion of the Heaven-Burning Holy Land, here specifically to meet the Southern Prince."

"Heaven-Burning Holy Land?"

The woman’s eyes flashed with a cold light, and the spear tip moved half an inch forward.

"Do you have proof?"

Gu Sheng calmly retrieved a Red Jade Token from his chest.

The front of the token was engraved with blazing flames, while the back featured a drawn sword’s pattern—a special token symbolizing collaboration between the Heaven-Burning Holy Land and the military.

The woman was clearly taken aback upon seeing the token; subsequently, her expression turned even colder.

"How did you learn that the Prince needs a method to break through and extend life?"

"Recently, major drugstores in Sun City have been purchasing Soul Continuation Grass and Thousand-year-old Blood Ginseng."

Gu Sheng smiled slightly.

"Such measures can only be accomplished by the Southern Prince Mansion, who else could do it?"

The spear remained motionless, but Gu Sheng keenly noticed the woman’s fingers gripping the spear turned faintly white.

After a brief stalemate, the woman suddenly withdrew her spear and turned away.

"Wait."

She strode towards the side gate of the Mansion, her Mystic Armor glinting coldly under the sunlight.