Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1684 - 855: This Is Simply Impossible!

But immediately, an even more terrifying thought emerged in her mind.

"Wait! You... Just two or three months ago, in Southern Emperor City, based on the intelligence we gathered, you were obviously only around the First Level of the Heavenly Martial Realm! How could you possibly have continuously broken through to the Ninth Layer Peak of the Heavenly Martial Realm in such a short time?! This... This is simply impossible!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Sheng curled his lips into a meaningful smile and calmly threw out an even more explosive piece of news.

"Two or three months? Perhaps. But do you know that eleven months ago, when I first arrived in Great Wilderness City, I was only at the First Layer of the Postnatal Realm."

"Eleven months... from Postnatal First Layer to Heavenly Martial Ninth Layer Peak?!"

As soon as these words were spoken, not only did Nangong Yuexia freeze completely, but Situ Qingfeng, who was observing nearby, also took a sharp breath, his eyes almost popping out!

Although he knew Gu Sheng’s cultivation speed was fast, he never thought it would be so incredibly, unimaginably fast! This could no longer be described as genius; it was monstrous! Incredible!

Gu Sheng ignored their shock and continued speaking with a tone filled with convincing confidence.

"Therefore, don’t use common sense to judge me. If this trip is successful and I obtain the item from the Secret Realm, I am confident that within a month, I can possess combat power to directly contend with the King Realm. Within six months, rivaling an Initial-stage Venerable is not mere empty words."

He looked again at Nangong Yuexia, his gaze sharp.

"Now, I will give you another chance to choose. Will you choose to fight me, gambling with the lives of yourself and those behind you, or... accept my support and, in the future, co-rule Purple Mist, even overseeing Southern Border?"

Nangong Yuexia fell silent.

She looked at Gu Sheng’s calm yet infinitely confident face, recalled the terrifying strength he had just displayed and his incredible cultivation speed, then weighed the enormous temptation he had offered... the scales in her heart had already completely tipped.

She knew this was an unprecedented opportunity and a great risk.

But compared to the nebulous "vengeance for foster father" and the tangible benefits and power in front of her... she knew what choice to make.

Moments later, she lifted her head, with hesitation and struggle in her eyes completely gone, replaced by a determination to commit.

She slightly bowed to Gu Sheng, performing the etiquette of a subordinate greeting a superior, her voice clear and strong.

"Yuexia... is willing to follow Young Master Gu’s command!"

Gu Sheng showed a satisfied expression and nodded slightly.

"Very good, those who recognize the times are wise."

He paused, then his tone became serious.

"Since you’ve chosen to cooperate, I need you to tell me honestly about some matters concerning Southern Prince Mansion."

Nangong Yuexia straightened up, somewhat puzzled.

"What does Young Master Gu wish to ask? Regarding the Prince Mansion, I will speak without reservation."

Gu Sheng’s gaze deepened, directly pinpointing the key.

"From what I know, the relationship between Nangong Tiance and you so-called ’adopted sons and daughters’ doesn’t seem as harmonious as it appears on the surface.

He adopted you, the children of his fallen subordinates, but is there perhaps another hidden reason?"

Nangong Yuexia froze upon hearing this! She hadn’t expected Gu Sheng to touch upon this core secret! A trace of struggle flashed in her eyes, but recalling the choice she had already made and Gu Sheng’s unfathomable methods, she ultimately gritted her teeth and said.

"Young Master Gu is insightful. As for this matter... I have secretly investigated for years and have some clues. We may not be the orphans of fallen subordinates at all. The majority, including myself, were secretly selected by Nangong Tiance, either bribed or directly captured, seedlings with commendable potential for cultivation!"

Gu Sheng seemed unsurprised by this, nodding in agreement.

"Indeed, I’ve long suspected this.

Therefore, killing Nangong Tiance does not necessarily mean there’s a true blood feud between you and me. In fact, for those among you who were forcibly taken, I might even count as indirectly avenging you."

He looked at Nangong Yuexia, his tone softening slightly.

"I know that many of you may have long forgotten your childhood events, or, under years of brainwashing at the Prince Mansion, developed a distorted loyalty to Nangong Tiance.

But benefits and power are always the strongest bonds. You choose me because I can give you what you want, this I understand well."

Nangong Yuexia was silent for a moment, slowly nodding.

"Young Master Gu is absolutely right. Past is past, Yuexia... is more focused on the future."

As Nangong Yuexia momentarily dazed, her mind slightly distracted by the discussion of past events—

Suddenly, an unexpected change occurred!

Without any warning, Gu Sheng made a move! His right hand moved like lightning, his forefinger seemingly piercing through space, pressing precisely on Nangong Yuexia’s smooth forehead!

A cold and strange force, like an invisible seed, instantly penetrated through her skin, directly branding itself onto the depths of her Sea of Consciousness!

"You!"

Nangong Yuexia’s expression changed dramatically, she abruptly stepped back, True Qi within her instinctively wanting to erupt in rebellion, only to find that the force had already rooted deeply, forming a bizarre connection with her soul origin, completely impossible to eradicate!

She looked at Gu Sheng with a mix of shock and fury, her voice trembling and angry.

"Gu Sheng! What did you do to me?!"

Gu Sheng slowly withdrew his finger, his expression calm and unruffled, as if he had only performed a trivial task.

"Nothing much, just a small measure of assurance."