Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1620: Chapter 823: Returning to the Owner

His gaze was as sharp as a hawk, instantly scanning the direction from which the energy originated, with True Yuan within him roaring and galloping through his meridians like an imminent volcanic eruption!

On his left arm, dark gold and crimson vine patterns faintly emerged!

Who is it?!

Xiao Beixuan’s retaliation? So quickly?! Or... another force?

Great Wilderness City’s main district, teleportation hub.

The night’s hustle and bustle and lights seemed to freeze under several sudden, cold energy locks.

Gu Sheng’s steps halted, as if shackled by invisible chains, with the air around him becoming dense and heavy.

Those few strands of energy were sharp as knives, carrying unabashed malice and killing intent, each at least at the mid-Sect Realm!

People of Xiao Beixuan? They sure came quickly!

Gu Sheng’s gaze turned cold, instantly locking onto several dark corners where the energies originated.

Yet he did not immediately act. Great Wilderness City had iron laws; personal fights were strictly forbidden within the city, violators severely punished!

These sneaky figures dared to lock onto him, but may not dare to act directly within the city.

They seemed more like they were probing, forcing, or... waiting for some opportunity.

Within him, True Yuan roared, the Heavenly Demon Vine pattern on his left arm appeared faintly, yet he forcibly suppressed the urge to counterattack.

With a cold snort, Gu Sheng ignored the sensation of being locked onto as if by thorns, and stepped forward towards the direction of the brightest lights, also the core area of Great Wilderness City—the Linyin Pavilion—in steady steps.

Those strands of energy clung to him like maggots, always closely following, yet never taking further action, merely lurking like the most venomous snakes, watching from the shadows.

Walking through bustling streets, the magnificent outline of Linyin Pavilion was already in sight.

The area in front of the door was bustling with people, radiant with treasures, a scene of peace.

Just when Gu Sheng was still a hundred meters from the entrance of Linyin Pavilion, a sudden change occurred!

Three figures flashed out of the shadow of a street corner without warning, instantly blocking Gu Sheng’s path!

All three were dressed in black, their faces covered with expressionless pale masks, their breath cold and powerful, clearly all at late Sect Realm cultivation!

The breath of the one in the lead even reached the Peak Sect Realm!

”Gu Sheng?”

The voice of the leading masked man was hoarse, like metal grinding, filled with cold killing intent.

”Come take a walk with us.”

Before the words finished, he actually directly attacked!

A sharp claw covered in black scale armor, with a shrill tearing sound in the air, reached for Gu Sheng’s shoulder!

This claw was ruthless and cunning, the power contained in it enough to crush refined steel!

Evidently, they were not merely probing but intended to forcibly abduct!

Even willing to violate the city’s ban!

Gu Sheng’s eyes turned cold, just about to counterattack!

At this critical moment—

”Scram!”

A voice cold to the extreme, like the icy wind from the Nine Nether Hell, suddenly resounded!

A vague silhouette appeared in front of Gu Sheng! The speed so fast that even an afterimage was not left behind!

Only a fierce knife light was seen, like cold lightning cutting through the night sky, carrying the decisive will to sever everything, it struck faster than the earlier attack, precisely slashing at the incoming black claw!

Crack!

Like a hot knife through butter! The sharp claw covered in hard scale armor, along with half of its owner’s arm, was severed on the spot under the blade light! Blood gushed out wildly!

”Ah—!”

The leading masked man let out a piercing scream and retreated violently, the stinging pain from the severed arm was excruciating!

The silhouette achieved its strike and did not pursue, merely blocking Gu Sheng.

His figure was tall, dressed in inconspicuous gray attire, wearing a mask that only covered the lower half of his face, the exposed upper half showed a hideous old scar crossing diagonally over the brow, adding a touch of fierceness.

He held a black-sheathed long knife with a simple design and narrow blade, from whose tip a drop of crimson blood was slowly dripping.

It was Shadow!

”Shadow?!”

Gu Sheng’s eyes showed surprise.

He perceived that Shadow’s aura was far stronger than before, as if reborn!

That extremely condensed blade intent, seemingly able to slice through the Void, had already stepped into... King Realm!

”Master.”

Shadow’s voice came through the mask, still cold, yet carrying an imperceptible respect.

He slightly shifted his stance, scanning the three masked men.

The other two masked men, witnessing Shadow dangerously wound their leader with a single strike, were filled with terror!

Especially upon sensing the terrifying pressure of the King Realm expert on Shadow, their souls were nearly startled out of their bodies!

”Retreat!”

One of them made a decisive call, uttering a low shout while supporting the screaming leader with a severed arm, rapidly withdrawing!

The other followed suit without hesitation!

The three vanished into the street corner’s darkness like frightened rabbits, leaving no trace behind.

Shadow did not pursue, merely sheathing his knife, turning to face Gu Sheng, and bowing slightly.

”I’ve just returned from Medicine King Valley after healing and sensed Master’s aura, specifically came to report. Fortunately, I did not disappoint, the injuries have healed, and the cultivation... has also had a breakthrough.”

Gu Sheng looked at the old scar on Shadow’s face and sensed his transformed presence, nodding.

”Very good. You’ve worked hard.”

He did not question Shadow’s experiences in Medicine King Valley, nor ordered pursuit of those assassins.

Shadow’s breakthrough to King Realm was an unexpected joy. As for those assassins... just jumping clowns, they will be accounted for in due time.

”Follow me inside.”

Gu Sheng did not say more, stepping towards the Linyin Pavilion entrance.

Shadow silently followed, like the most loyal shadow.

Entering the Linyin Pavilion, a gentle wave of Spiritual Energy spread, dispelling the external cold and blood odor.