Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 190: Chapter 119: Followers of the Fire Cult! Thirst Blood Axe!_4

Gu Sheng spent most of his time cultivating, occasionally gathering intelligence in Canghe County.

He always felt that Liu Yuanhu’s reaction upon learning that Zhao Honglie was secretly forging armor was too calm. But after observing for some time, he discovered some clues: several major clans in the city seemed to be silently transferring their core family members and assets.

For example, the Zhao family, the Lu family, the Sun family, and so on—all showed similar signs.

Gu Sheng recalled how, during the black market auction, Liu Yuanhu had once attacked members of the Lu family. The three families had always advanced and retreated together, so perhaps they had now reached some kind of secret agreement with the Black Sand Gang.

After all, Liu Yuanhu consistently displayed a domineering attitude.

The incident at the black market auction clearly indicated that once he dealt with the Black Sand Gang, the remaining major forces in the area would inevitably also face suppression. Even if they managed to survive, their days would no longer be as prosperous as before.

Naturally, the major clans would not accept this outcome.

Gu Sheng observed silently, ensuring he was prepared for any unexpected changes that might occur.

The seven-day agreement with the Burning Fire Cult was drawing closer.

Gu Sheng could already feel the effectiveness of the Bone Protecting Pill in his body starting to wane. After all, a single Bone Protecting Pill was only effective for one month.

At this point, the bone tempering process had progressed more than 20%, and the strength of his physical body had been further enhanced.

By the time the pill’s effects completely dissipated, he estimated the bone tempering would have reached around 30%.

However, the further the tempering progressed, the more difficult it became. Not every Bone Protecting Pill could advance the process by this much. If that were the case, five pills wouldn’t be necessary. Just three pills combined with a period of diligent self-cultivation would suffice.

”I hope the Burning Fire Cult won’t disappoint me...”

Gu Sheng’s gaze turned dark and contemplative.

Although the cultist had promised to deliver three Bone Protecting Pills, it was hard to say whether any unexpected situations might arise.

Time passed.

On the final day of the seven-day agreement, Gu Sheng successfully broke through to the Perfect realm in the Rage Blood Three Styles, which he had learned from Wang Chong!

”The Rage Blood Three Styles at the Perfect realm—with the buildup of energy across all three techniques, the power can be amplified by a full 100%! Combined with the newly-forged Thirst Blood Axe, my combat strength has risen to a whole new level!”

Gu Sheng’s eyes brimmed with joy.

He hadn’t expected to break through the Rage Blood Three Styles so quickly. Indeed, it surpassed others and even reached the Perfect realm before the Golden Body Skill.

This was tied to his mastery in Chopping Wood, as well as the Weapon Casting Skill reaching the Small Success realm.

The commonalities among these martial arts allowed Gu Sheng’s cultivation to progress exceptionally smoothly. This was the fastest advancement in martial arts he had ever experienced—even faster than the physique-strengthening martial arts Flying Thunder Leg and Golden Body Skill he had obtained later.

”Everything is ready; now it all depends on whether the Burning Fire Cult can deliver. I hope they’ll successfully bring the Bone Protecting Pills.”

Gu Sheng muttered to himself and buried his head in further cultivation.

Many martial arts had yet to reach their limits, so he still needed to put in more effort.

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Late at night.

The seven-day agreement had arrived. Gu Sheng carried a massive black wooden box on his back. Although still somewhat conspicuous, it was undoubtedly far preferable to lugging around a giant axe.

He disguised himself as his previous middle-aged appearance and headed to the agreed location at Qingping Lake.

This time, the appointment was still set for 1 a.m., but Gu Sheng arrived even earlier than before.

He concealed himself and activated the Snake Breath Skill, quietly waiting.

The night wind blew, causing the waves in the reeds to rise and fall. Time slipped by, and to Gu Sheng’s surprise, two powerful figures arrived at the location before the appointed time—around midnight. They silently hid themselves there. After a while, the two black-clad men from the previous meeting finally appeared on the side of Qingping Lake.

The one in the Blood Refining Realm at the Perfect stage still concealed himself among the nearby reeds, leaving only the man who had previously made contact with Gu Sheng by the lakeside.

Gu Sheng squinted his eyes and secretly thought to himself:

”It seems these two don’t fully trust me