Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 212: Chapter 128: Entering a New Realm!

Lu Ming’s heart grew heavier with each passing moment. Such a small Gu’s Manor, yet it had so many preparations—who knew what other hidden surprises might still be lurking?

More than a dozen sets of heavy armor might not seem like much, but in a small village, it was extraordinary. In more stable times of the dynasty, such an amount of heavy armor could easily annihilate Gu’s Manor three or four times over!

”Kill!”

”Everyone, stay alert!”

With a low shout, Lu Ming took the lead in charging forward.

He wielded his longsword, his energy and blood surging, forming a thin veil that enveloped his body. Moving like a storm, his strength poured into the blade, slicing through simple wooden barricades and shattering them to pieces!

Behind him, wave after wave of martial artists charged forward like ferocious tigers released from their cages, their sights set on tearing Gu’s Manor to shreds.

”Release the arrows!”

Gu Jingang acted decisively. Behind him were gathered a group of hunters, along with several martial artists skilled in archery. At his command, they began firing.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

The night was pitch black, illuminated only by the dim light of their torches. The darkness heightened the lethality of the arrows, as it drastically reduced reaction times.

At the forefront, Lu Ming swung his longsword, slicing through two incoming arrows.

He let out a furious roar:

”Follow me—kill them!”

The martial artists behind him charged closely in his wake. Most of the arrows failed to strike critical hits; only two or three hit their marks, injuring the enemy slightly. However, one arrow caught Lu Ming’s attention.

His gaze sharpened as he peered into the darkness.

A moment ago, he hadn’t even noticed the arrow’s approach. It flew through the air like a meteor piercing the clouds and struck down a martial artist clad in iron armor, piercing his throat!

The archer was none other than Gu Sheng.

Gu Sheng looked coldly at the attackers, his expression indifferent.

He had no need to reveal his full strength. Displaying extraordinary archery and supporting from the sidelines was sufficient. If he were to expose his overwhelming combat power by single-handedly sweeping through these attackers now, it would make his future plans more difficult.

Yet.

Comparatively, utilizing his archery to assist from the shadows allowed him to better safeguard the people of Gu’s Manor, minimizing their losses. For the villagers, this was actually far better.

Many people had noticed that arrow, their hearts shaken.

The attackers felt apprehension, while the defenders of Gu’s Manor were thrilled. Gu Xiaojiang couldn’t help but glance toward the darkness, but Gu Sheng was hidden far away. After releasing that single arrow, he changed his position, leaving even Gu Xiaojiang unable to detect him.

”Keep shooting!”

The two sides still had some distance between them, and another two volleys of arrows were unleashed.

Three more martial artists fell.

Lu Ming’s eyes burned with killing intent. This was the strength of the Lu family’s foundation. Yet now, with such an ill-favored start, if the losses continued to pile up, he would have a hard time answering for it later.

Fortunately.

The wave of arrows had finally been weathered, and the two sides had closed the distance.

Boom!

The combatants collided, producing an earth-shaking crash that left the villagers of Gu’s Manor trembling in fear. Huddled in their homes, they could only listen in horror to the sounds of slaughter outside.

At the forefront, Gu’s Manor’s sixteen heavily armored martial artists stood resolute, each capable of holding off at least two enemies with ease.

The heavy armor provided immense strength to these martial artists.

It allowed them to virtually disregard attacks from opponents of the same realm. Only the weaker points needed protection.

Whoosh!

From the shadows, another arrow flew forth. A martial artist from Gu’s Manor had been at a disadvantage, seemingly on the brink of death, but the arrow shot through the battlefield, striking the attacking enemy’s heart and saving the beleaguered defender.

He glanced back gratefully before pressing forward courageously to fight again!

”Kill!”

Gu Sheng remained hidden in the darkness, his Snake Breath Skill allowing him to conceal himself flawlessly. With his extraordinary archery, he was capable of killing enemies from hundreds of meters away, making it impossible for anyone to locate him.

His heightened perception allowed him to oversee the entire battlefield.

Whenever a martial artist from Gu’s Manor found themselves in danger, his arrows would arrive, either dealing devastating blows to the attackers or tipping the scales in favor of the defenders.

Arrow after arrow shot forth from the shadows.

This provided the warriors of Gu’s Manor with immense confidence and a sense of security, while the attackers were gripped by fear, haunted by the unknown monster hidden in the dark.

The martial artists clashed in fierce battle.

Four Blood Refining Realm combatants had already engaged in an intense struggle with the three top fighters of Gu’s Manor.

Lu Ming held his ground against Gu Jingang, all the while observing the unfolding chaos.

Backed by the support of the sixteen heavily armored warriors, what stood out most for Gu’s Manor was the shadowy master archer. Not a single casualty had befallen them, while several of Lu Ming’s own martial artists had already fallen!

His heart sank.

”Third Brother, go find that hidden archer!”

Lu Ming gave a snarling, low directive. The hidden archer posed a massive threat. If he wasn’t dealt with swiftly, his continued hunting in the shadows was even more dangerous than the Blood Refining Realm warriors. His arrows had the potential to alter the course of battle. If this situation persisted, Lu Ming’s forces would suffer increasing casualties, losing their advantage in numbers—the pathway to defeat would inevitably follow!

”Understood!”

The expert known as Third Brother hesitated momentarily, his mood already soured. Earlier, as he and another Blood Refining Realm warrior were attacking Gu Dajiang, they had been repeatedly disrupted by the shadowy archer’s interference. Bloodlust had already begun to boil in his heart.

He suddenly halted, preparing to leap away.

Gu Changming’s eyes flashed with urgency.

Now he truly understood the formidable impact a master archer could wield. His resentment toward Gu Jingang vanished instantly, replaced by grievances against the clan elders. If the elders had cultivated Gu Sheng earlier on, and Gu Sheng had reached the Iron Skin—or even Jade Skin—Realm, just how unstoppable would he be now?

”Jingang! Stop him!”

Seeing the martial artist known as Third Brother preparing to head straight for Gu Sheng, Gu Changming grew desperate. Though Gu Sheng’s archery was exceptional, he remained a Refining Skin Realm martial artist—there was no way he could defeat an opponent like this on his own.