Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1769 - 897: Innate Fetal Body (2)

"What is it? So secretive, I had just laid down..."

Gu Sheng didn’t beat around the bush and spoke directly.

"Regarding the matter of your power restoration, perhaps I have a way to help you."

Tantai Xuefei’s gesture of rubbing her eyes halted abruptly. She put down her small hand, and her big, clear eyes carried seven parts disbelief and three parts doubt as she sized up Gu Sheng.

"You? What way could you possibly have? Don’t kid me, both the ancestors and the elder family members tried everything, just barely restoring me to the Peak of Heavenly King Realm. This new body has so many limitations..."

"I’m serious."

Gu Sheng interrupted her, his tone calm yet filled with an undeniable certainty.

Looking into Gu Sheng’s eyes, which were clearly not joking, the sleepiness and suspicion on Tantai Xuefei’s face vanished instantly, replaced by incredulous astonishment, along with irrepressible excitement and joy!

She suddenly stepped forward, her voice quivering with excitement.

"You...you mean it?! You’re not lying to me?! Gu Sheng, no, Master Gu! If you can truly help me, you’ll be the greatest benefactor of Tantai Xuefei’s life!"

She had been trapped in this seemingly small but severely limited "Innate Fetal Body" for a full eight years! Since the birth of this body, it has been at the Heavenly King Realm. But eight years have passed, and she has only barely restored to the Peak of Heavenly King Realm, which seems only a step away from her once formidable Venerable Realm, yet actually separated by an insurmountable chasm! If she could return to the Venerable Realm, with her innate talents, she would surely secure a position in the turbulent and extraordinary era sweeping across East Desolation, crucial not only for her personal journey but also for the Tantai family’s strategic layout there!

Gu Sheng’s expression remained unchanged as he raised his hand in a virtual press, signaling for her to calm down.

"I can help you. But the prerequisite is that everything discussed and done between us today, as well as my assistance, must be kept absolutely confidential. Not a word can be leaked to anyone, including your ancestors, Pavilion Masters Bingtang, and Xueli."

Tantai Xuefei’s excitement slightly subsided upon his words, and a serious expression appeared on her small face.

She pondered for a moment and said with firm conviction.

"I understand! Such an opportunity concerns the foundation of my path, and it’s your secret. I will not leak it!"

She contemplated then proposed several plans.

"I can open my Sea of Consciousness for you to erase relevant memories; or I can swear the most severe Martial Arts vow, any violation will lead to Heart Demon backlash, and my cultivation will be ruined;

I also have an Exotic Treasure passed down from ancient times, called the ’Secret Keeping Contract,’ which can establish a soul contract. Violators will face repercussions from the contract and their soul will be scattered!"

Gu Sheng shook his head.

"Erasing memory traces is too obvious, likely arousing suspicion and investigation by your family elders, which is unsuitable."

He thought briefly and made a decision.

"I shall teach you a special Oath-taking method. You can use this method to swear by my Venerable title."

Tantai Xuefei nodded without hesitation.

"Alright! Teach me then!"

Gu Sheng pointed his fingers as if they were a sword, sending a beam of Soul Power containing profound information toward Tantai Xuefei’s brow. Tantai Xuefei did not resist, allowing the light to enter her Sea of Consciousness.

She closed her eyes, carefully contemplating the oath-taking method known as the "Beichen Oath," and the more she understood, the more shocked she became.

The technique appeared simple yet directly targets the soul origin, connecting with the power of ethereal rules. Its mystical depth far exceeded any Secret Technique oath she knew!

Moments later, she opened her eyes, looking at Gu Sheng with a complex gaze, no longer asking questions.

Following the guidance of the technique, deep within her Sea of Consciousness, she condensed a mark with Soul Power that was exceedingly complex and exuded an ancient and vast aura.

Then she solemnly uttered with her Soul voice.

"I, Tantai Xuefei, hereby swear by soul origin, with the method of the Beichen Oath, swearing to Beichen Pill Emperor Venerable.

Henceforth, regarding every matter involving the identity, abilities, and secrets of Gu Sheng, I shall not in any form or way, actively or passively, leak to any living being! Should I defy, I willingly accept punishment from Emperor’s rules, my soul source disintegrating, never to reincarnate!"

The moment she spoke the words "Beichen Pill Emperor," a dramatic change occurred!

Gu Sheng’s Sea of Consciousness, seemingly receiving a mystical summons and guidance, saw a soul projection exuding supreme power, as if it transcended all heavens and myriad paths, emerge.

Ignoring the spatial distance, it instantaneously crossed over, merging precisely into the newly formed oath mark in Tantai Xuefei’s Sea of Consciousness!

"Buzz—!"

The oath mark shone brightly, and the soul projection belonging to Beichen Pill Emperor imprinted deeply within it, becoming fully integrated, thereafter the light diminished, the oath formally established!

Tantai Xuefei’s body quaked, eyes widened in extreme shock, and her small face was filled with absolute disbelief and confusion, looking at Gu Sheng as if seeing a ghost, mouth opening yet unable to utter a single word!

Bei... Beichen Pill Emperor?!!

The title, the pinnacle of Alchemy Dao, only existing in ancient tales?! Gu Sheng... he... he actually is...

The overwhelming revelations drove her mind into a blank, nearly losing the ability to think.

This was even more tremor-inducing than knowing the Canglong Secret Collection had been opened a thousandfold!

Gu Sheng glanced at her petrified expression, breaking the silence with a calm tone.

"There’s no need to be so restrained and shocked.

With this oath mark in place, even if your Tantai family’s ancestor personally investigated your Sea of Consciousness with supreme Mana, it couldn’t force you to divulge anything regarding me.

Moreover, if foreign force attempts to touch this core mark, it will self-activate, resulting in... your Divine Soul being obliterated instantaneously, no one can save you."

Tantai Xuefei shivered at his words, finally recovering slightly from her boundless astonishment.

Instinctively swallowing, her gaze toward Gu Sheng transformed completely, filled with indescribable reverence and complexity.

Immediately, her small face showed a hint of annoyance and conflict, muttering softly.

"Wow... have I sworn too early? Such explosive information can only rot in my belly, not even Bingtang and Xueli can know... I’m gonna burst!"

Watching her restless demeanor, Gu Sheng couldn’t help but find it amusing, his tone softened somewhat.

"Alright, put away your thoughts. Now, we can discuss how to help you restore your power."

Tantai Xuefei quickly took a few deep breaths, forcibly suppressing the emotional turmoil within, striving to restore her facial expression to normalcy, but the spark in her big eyes still betrayed her unsettled heart.

She nodded obediently.

"Mm, you speak, I’ll listen."

"Relax a bit, no need to be so tense."

Gu Sheng indicated for her to relax, then continued.

"The method is actually not complicated. I will use my Soul Power to purge and refine your physical body."

"Soul refining physical body?"

Tantai Xuefei queried with some uncertainty.

"Indeed."

Gu Sheng elaborated.

"Your ’Innate Fetal Body,’ is fundamentally high but grows extremely slowly, unable to completely sustain your originally powerful soul, resulting in a barrier between soul and flesh, limiting your restoration and growth.

With the unique refining of my Soul Power, its potential can be activated, its nature enhanced, allowing it to carry more strength, accelerating your soul and body integration. This is the most straightforward and effective method currently."

He paused, becoming more serious.

"However, during the process, you need to completely open your consciousness, with no resistance whatsoever. Otherwise, the two potent Soul Powers clashing within you, given the strength of my Soul Power, could instantly crush your soul, you should understand the consequences."

Tantai Xuefei listened, her heart racing, but comprehended the crucial points.

She nodded firmly, her small face filled with determination.

"I understand! Don’t worry, I know the importance! I will completely trust you, without resistance!"

She considered briefly, then said.

"Given the significance of this matter, I need a bit of time to adjust my state, prepare mind and body to the optimum. Once ready, I’ll then request Gu... request your assistance."