Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World Chapter 1791 - 908: Heavenly King Thief! Token Stolen (Part 2)

However, just as the group reached the lower section of the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall, before they could step through the main door—

"Boom——!!!"

A violent explosion roared suddenly from the third floor of the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall!

Immediately afterwards, under numerous horrified gazes, the extremely sturdy wall on one side of the third floor, engraved with a Defensive Array, violently shattered! Debris and energy turbulence erupted everywhere!

A lithe figure, enveloped in a faint green glow, leaped out from the explosion’s gap like lightning, making a nimble turn in the air, transforming into a rapid tunneling light, shooting towards the distant horizon without a backward glance!

The sudden explosion and the crumbling wall instantly drew the attention of everyone inside and outside the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall!

Gu Sheng reacted the fastest; a gleam flashed in his eyes, and two clusters of faint golden flames seemed to ignite in the depths of his pupils—this was the pupil skill "Heaven Peeping Skill" obtained from a mysterious relic, capable of piercing illusions and tracing origins!

The Golden Flame Pupil Power instantly penetrated the yet-to-dissipate smoke and energy turbulence, accurately locking onto the green figure rapidly fleeing towards the horizon.

"Peak of Heavenly King Realm cultivation, with movement technique infused with some wind attribute Daoist Rhythm, extremely fast and elusive trajectory."

Gu Sheng’s gaze was sharp; he quickly made a judgment, his voice calmly reaching the ears of those beside him.

"With this speed and movement technique, below Third-Turned Venerable Realm, without special tracking means, it would be difficult to pursue."

As soon as he finished speaking, Tantai Bingyu beside him had already transformed into a green stream of light, soaring into the sky like an arrow from a bowstring, pursuing the fleeing direction with a speed no less than that of the escapee! The scholarly figure at this moment burst forth with a startlingly sharp aura.

Tantai Xueling looked at Gu Sheng, a trace of surprise flashing in her cold eyes.

"You can clearly discern the escapee’s cultivation and methods?"

Gu Sheng refrained from using the pupil skill, the golden flames in his eyes hidden, and calmly explained.

"A pupil skill secret technique I acquired accidentally, mainly used for assisting alchemy in sensing medicinal properties and timing, with some insight effect in combat. If you’re interested, I could teach you in the future."

Tantai Xueling heard this, a hint of interest flashed in her eyes, and she nodded gently.

Beside them, Tantai Xuefei saw Gu Sheng liaising with her sister, mentioning passing on a secret technique, and felt a sudden pang of jealousy; she immediately pouted and deliberately spoke loudly.

"Alright, alright, stop researching outside! Let’s go in and take a look! I wonder which fool dares to cause trouble in our Tantai Family’s Ten Thousand Treasures Hall!"

With that, she led the group into the slightly chaotic hall of the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall.

Inside the hall, Elder Cheng, dressed in manager’s attire with an aura at the early stage of Venerable Realm, was directing people to clean up the aftermath, his face grim. Upon seeing Tantai Xuefei and the others enter, he quickly stepped forward, bowed, and reported in a heavy tone.

"Third Miss, Second Miss, the young master Bingyu just chased after them... Subordinate was incompetent and failed to stop the thief!"

"What happened? What was stolen?"

Tantai Xuefei frowned and asked.

Elder Cheng promptly replied.

"To Third Miss, what was stolen was a ’Heavenly Treasure Pool’ entry token! The thief’s cultivation is extremely high, likely at the peak of Heavenly King Realm, and... they seem to carry a very strong incarnation, aura elusive, but the pressure burst forth instantly, at least peak of Venerable Realm, possibly close to touching the Half-Saint threshold! Subordinate attempted interception but was sent retreating by a spiritual impact from the incarnation, having no choice but to watch them break the wall and escape!"

"Just lost a token? What about other items?"

Tantai Xuefei pressed further.

"To Miss, the thief’s target was clear, directly heading towards the secret cabinet storing the token, defeating the guards and array, took the token and left, didn’t touch other items, only knocked over some shelves."

As Elder Cheng reported, Gu Sheng sharply sensed his gaze seemingly glancing over him occasionally, trying to stealthily perceive him with highly subtle spiritual power.

Gu Sheng’s brow furrowed slightly, and before he could act, Tantai Xueling had already coldly snorted, a cold spiritual power pierced out like an ice cone, instantly shattering the probing spiritual power!

"Elder Cheng!"

Tantai Xueling’s voice was icy.

"Pay attention to your behavior!"

Elder Cheng’s face turned pale, swiftly bowed his head.

"Subordinate was negligent, Second Miss, please forgive!"

Yet in his heart, he was shocked; this young man’s perception is extremely sharp? The Second Miss’s intention to shield is unmistakable?

Gu Sheng paid no attention to this minor incident, he was more interested in the "Heavenly Treasure Pool," looking towards Tantai Xuefei to ask.

"What is the Heavenly Treasure Pool?"

Tantai Xuefei explained.

"It is a cultivation sacred land controlled by the Heavenly Treasure Sacred Land, supposedly the pool water contains highly pure Power of Heaven and Earth Origin and Dao Fragments, effective in tempering the body, condensing True Qi, and perceiving Daoist Rhythm.

It opens only once a year, with extremely limited slots, requiring special tokens to enter.

These tokens are rarely seen outside, each one is worth a fortune."

Gu Sheng nodded in understanding, it seems the thief was after this cultivation opportunity.

He turned to Tantai Xueling, transmitting his voice to ask.

"What is your cousin’s true cultivation?"

Tantai Xueling hadn’t answered before Tantai Xuefei had already leaned in, lowered her voice, and spoke with a hint of pride.

"Cousin Bingyu is one of the top geniuses of our generation in the Tantai family! Don’t judge him by his scholarly appearance all day; his cultivation has long reached the Nine-Turn Venerable Realm, just one step away from attempting to attack the Half-Saint Realm! Impressive, right?"

Nine-Turn Venerable Realm! A trace of solemnity flashed in Gu Sheng’s eyes; no wonder I couldn’t shake him in the slightest earlier, even with the Spirit Talisman’s help, his foundation must be exceedingly solid.

At this moment, there was a flash of light outside the hall, Tantai Bingyu returned, but he carried a figure bound tightly by a rune-embellished rope, struggling incessantly.

It was a young maiden, appearing around the age of sixteen, wearing a simple green dress, with a fair appearance, yet her face was full of panic and defiance.

Tantai Bingyu placed the girl gently on the ground, shook his head at everyone with a look of helplessness, his tone soft yet tinged with regret.

"The thief’s main body was exceedingly cunning, movement technique unpredictable, with a strong incarnation covering retreat, found an opportunity to tear into the Void and escape. I could only catch this person, she seems to be a partner deceived and employed by the thief from somewhere, used to divert attention and create chaos."

He then turned his gaze to the bound maiden, his face donned a smile like the spring breeze, his voice gentle.

"Young lady, I am Tantai Bingyu. You must be deceived and used by that thief.

As long as you’re willing to cooperate and reveal the thief’s background, hideout, or your means of contact, I can ensure leniency in your sentence. Otherwise..."

He paused, his smile unchanged, but his words carried a hint of coldness.

"If you insist on not cooperating, for the reputation of the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall and the Heavenly Treasure Sacred Land, I would be forced to hand you over to the Law Enforcement Hall, have them carry out the ’Soul Capturing Technique,’ personally probing your Sea of Consciousness. By then, it might cause some irreversible damage to your Divine Soul."

The maiden trembled abruptly upon hearing this, lifted her head, eyes clear yet filled with defiance, fixedly stared at Tantai Bingyu, her voice trembling yet extraordinarily firm.

"I... I have no idea what you’re talking about! I don’t even know that person! I was just passing by when I was inexplicably captured! I’m innocent! You can’t treat me like this!"

She bit her lip, tears brimming in her eyes, yet she withheld them from falling.

"I can swear the most vicious Martial Arts oath to prove my innocence! But my Sea of Consciousness is absolutely not allowed to be violated by anyone! That is the foundation of a Martial Artist! If you force a search... I’d rather die to prove my innocence!"

Tantai Bingyu gazed at the emotionally charged girl, his brows slightly furrowed imperceptibly, yet his demeanor remained composed, his tone slightly cooling.

"Miss, the Heavenly Treasure Pool token is of great significance, I must account for this matter to the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall and the Heavenly Treasure Sacred Land. If you insist on not cooperating, you’ll only push yourself into a more disadvantageous position."