Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1516 - 781: This Madman

"They’ve run eastward, very fast."

The elder sneered.

"Chase! No one wanted by the Divine Sect has ever escaped."

The three transformed into streams of light and pursued, but after nearly an hour, the compass needle suddenly began to spin erratically, losing the target.

"How is this possible?"

The young woman was incredulous.

"Even a Sect Realm expert couldn’t completely erase their aura!"

The middle-aged man’s face was grim.

"Unless he has a high-level Sky-controlling Treasure, or..."

"Or he possesses some secret technique unknown to us."

The elder continued, eyes filled with apprehension.

"Let’s report back first and let the higher-ups in the Divine Sect decide."

Meanwhile, Gu Sheng had already flown several hundred miles, crossing the border between East Desolation and Southern Border.

He didn’t head straight for Sun City, but instead took a large detour, advancing from the northwest.

The night wind howled, and Gu Sheng pondered as he flew.

"Miao Muqing mentioned that the Southern Prince is part of the Southern Emperor Lineage..."

Gu Sheng frowned slightly.

"Now that I’ve parted ways with the Southern Emperor Lineage, I can’t guarantee the Southern Prince won’t turn against me."

"Mr. Gu, since you’re passing through my Southern Border, why not come to Sun City for a chat? I’ve prepared top-grade Spiritual Tea, waiting to entertain an old friend."

A sonorous voice like rolling thunder penetrated the clouds, reaching Gu Sheng’s ears.

He frowned slightly, halting his tunneling light, only to see a towering figure standing in the void amidst the turbulent Cloud Sea, none other than the Southern Prince, Nangong Tiance.

Gu Sheng’s eyes were filled with surprise, but he soon regained his composure.

He had deliberately avoided the route near Sun City but was still intercepted by the other party.

"Prince Nangong, long time no see, your cultivation has improved considerably."

Gu Sheng cupped his hands, his tone calm.

"However, I have urgent matters and can’t stay long, I’ll visit another day."

Nangong Tiance laughed heartily, his voice echoing far and wide.

"Hahaha, Mr. Gu, that’s too formal. If it weren’t for your Daoist Rhythm enlightening me back then, I might still be stuck outside the Human King Realm threshold. This gratitude, I’ve been thinking day and night to repay."

As he spoke, Nangong Tiance’s figure flashed, arriving within a hundred feet of Gu Sheng.

He wore a Purple Gold Python Robe, his face was resolute, and his eyes were like lightning, with dragon-shaped Qi Force faintly circling, marking him as an Earth King Realm expert.

Gu Sheng remained cautious internally.

Nangong Tiance’s strength was three points stronger than expected, clearly benefiting from the Southern Emperor’s nurturing over the years.

"The prince is too kind, it was nothing for me back then."

Gu Sheng replied indifferently.

"If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave."

"Hold on!"

Nangong Tiance suddenly restrained his smile, his voice becoming somber.

"Mr. Gu, why the hurry? I’m entrusted by someone, there’s a matter I’d like to discuss."

Gu Sheng’s eyes flashed with sharpness.

"Oh? What matter requires the prince himself?"

The atmosphere atop the Cloud Sea turned tense abruptly.

Nangong Tiance was silent for a moment before finally speaking.

"Miao Muqing’s soul, please hand it over, Mr. Gu."

Upon saying this, the temperature around seemed to plummet.

Gu Sheng’s expression remained unchanged, but coldness flickered in his eyes.

"I see."

Gu Sheng chuckled lightly.

"I wondered why the Southern Emperor was so generous, turns out this is the waiting point."

Nangong Tiance sighed.

"Mr. Gu, His Majesty the Southern Emperor has shown great mercy, as long as you hand over that woman’s soul, the past can be forgiven. I worked hard to secure this chance, I hope you’ll consider carefully."

Gu Sheng’s eyes were like swords, directly meeting Nangong Tiance.

"What if I refuse?"

Nangong Tiance’s gaze grew cold.

"Then I must regretfully offend you. Though you have bestowed favors upon me, it doesn’t outweigh imperial commands, I hope you’ll understand."

"Ah, imperial commands."

Gu Sheng shook his head and sighed.

"Nangong Tiance, I gave you a chance."

As soon as he finished speaking, several dozen shadows appeared suddenly in the surrounding void, uniformly black-armored warriors, each holding blood-colored array flags, swiftly forming a Trapping Killing Array to encircle Gu Sheng.

"Nine Nether Soul Locking Array?"

Gu Sheng looked around, actually showing some regret.

"The Southern Emperor sure is willing to spend to deal with me."

Nangong Tiance said in a deep voice.

"Mr. Gu, it’s not too late to turn back now. Hand over Miao Muqing’s soul, and I’ll guarantee your safe departure from the Southern Border."

Gu Sheng didn’t reply, instead, he took out a Jade Storage Ring from his bosom, casually spinning it at his fingertips.

In the sunlight, the ring shimmered with luster, as if a galaxy flowed within.

"Recognize this ring?"

Gu Sheng asked.

Nangong Tiance’s pupils contracted slightly.

"This is... the one the Southern Emperor bestowed upon you?"

"Correct."

Gu Sheng sneered.

"From the moment the Southern Emperor gave it to me, I knew what you guys were scheming. Though the tracking mark in the ring is subtle, it can’t elude my Divine Sense."

Nangong Tiance’s face changed subtly.

"You knew all along?"

"I thought the Southern Emperor would let it go once the crisis was resolved, but unexpectedly..."

Gu Sheng shook his head.

"Ultimately, I underestimated the narrow-mindedness of the Southern Emperor Lineage."

Nangong Tiance was silent for a moment, suddenly raised his hand and waved.

"Take action!"

Dozens of black-armored warriors simultaneously activated the array flags, a blood-colored light screen shot into the sky, transforming into countless chains aiming to entangle Gu Sheng.

Each chain was inscribed with ancient runes, designed to counter cultivators’ Divine Souls.

Facing this death trap, Gu Sheng remained motionless, only sighing softly.

"Nangong Tiance, I gave you a chance."

Before he finished speaking, an invisible soul storm erupted suddenly from Gu Sheng’s body.

Though the storm was intangible and undetectable, it caused birds and beasts within a hundred-mile radius to freeze simultaneously, even the clouds above paused briefly.

"Watch out! It’s a soul attack!"