Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 973: Chapter 510: The Great Battle Begins (Part 2)

Ling Xiao endured the severe pain, his face pale as paper, with beads of sweat as large as beans rolling down from his forehead.

He lowered his head to glance at the still burning wound on his chest, then looked at the panicked disciples around him, and the anger in his heart erupted like a volcano.

He gritted his teeth and roared, ”You little bastard, if you have the guts, come out! What kind of skill is hiding? Be a man and confront me head-on!”

His voice was hoarse and weak, yet filled with unwillingness and anger.

Gu Sheng’s voice, ghostly and unpredictable, came from all directions, with a hint of mocking sarcasm: ”Old fool, are you praising me for being smart? I simply don’t have the guts; only people like you, so-called righteous folks, would stand foolishly without moving and take a beating.”

He paused, his tone full of disdain, ”As for me, I’ve always liked to solve problems in the most effective way, that’s called strategy, understood?”

As soon as he finished speaking, a crimson light flashed like lightning across the sky, heading straight for Ling Xiao.

Ling Xiao barely dodged it, breaking out in a cold sweat.

Immediately afterwards, two more crimson lights flashed, striking the two disciples beside him. One let out a miserable cry, a bloody hole appeared in his chest, and he fell to the ground, never to rise again.

The other was knocked flying by the light, hitting the mountain wall heavily, his life or death unknown.

Gu Sheng’s voice rang out again, carrying a cruel smile: ”So, old fool? How’s my strategy?”

Before he finished speaking, several more crimson lights flashed, several Qingxia Sect disciples fell to the ground in response, moaning in pain.

A scrawny young man seized the opportunity, his longsword thrusting forward like a viper striking towards a panicked Qingxia Sect disciple.

The disciple, unable to dodge, was pierced through the chest with a single sword, crying out miserably as he fell to the ground.

A burly man wielded a massive Wolf Fang Club, sweeping through several Qingxia Sect disciples, sending them flying like kites with broken strings, crashing heavily to the ground, their fate unknown.

The remaining ones each used their own techniques, blades flashing, screams incessant.

The Qingxia Sect disciples were already in disarray, and under Gu Sheng’s elusive attacks and the fierce onslaught of the scrawny youth and others, they collapsed like fields of wheat, falling in large numbers.

Blood stained the ground, and the air was filled with a strong smell of blood.

Ling Xiao watched helplessly as his disciples fell one by one into pools of blood, a mix of grief and anger filling his heart.

He endured the severe pain, struggling to stand up, and shouted in a hoarse voice, ”Stop! Everyone, stop!”

His voice trembled, carrying a hint of despair, ”We... we can negotiate!”

Gu Sheng’s figure slowly emerged from the void, floating in mid-air, looking down at Ling Xiao with a cold curve on his lips, his eyes full of disdain: ”Negotiate? What qualifications do you have to negotiate with me?”

Ling Xiao’s face turned livid, he took a deep breath, trying to suppress the anger in his heart, and said, ”As long as you are willing to spare us, I can give you anything you want!”

He paused, gritting his teeth, and continued, ”Spirit Stones, Elixir Pills, Magical Treasures, and even... even the position of Sect Leader of Qingxia Sect!”

He stared intently at Gu Sheng, his eyes filled with hope that the other party might agree to his terms.

Gu Sheng chuckled disdainfully and said, ”Oh? Really? The position of Sect Leader of Qingxia Sect?” His tone carried a hint of sarcasm, ”Do you think I would covet that?”

Ling Xiao’s expression changed, and he quickly said, ”As long as you are willing to spare us, I can swear a blood oath to pass on the position of Sect Leader to you!”

Upon hearing this, Gu Sheng couldn’t help but burst into laughter, his laughter filled with mockery and anger: ”Old fool, do you take me for an idiot? The innocent villagers of Stone Village, how can you compensate for their lives?”

Ling Xiao’s face became even more unsightly, he opened his mouth to say something but ultimately said nothing.

At this moment, the scrawny young man approached, looking at Ling Xiao with eyes full of hatred: ”Have you forgotten the Soul Refining Cave? Have you forgotten those innocent cultivators tortured to death by you?”

The burly man also approached, speaking in a muffled voice: ”Today, we will avenge our fallen brothers! We will erase Qingxia Sect from this world completely!”

Blood oozed from the corner of Ling Xiao’s mouth, staining his grizzled beard red, but a cunning light flickered in his eyes.

His trembling voice, desperate demeanor, all were to lull Gu Sheng into a false sense of security, while he secretly gathered strength.

Just as Gu Sheng thought victory was in his grasp, Ling Xiao suddenly raised his head, his eyes flashing with brilliance, his previously bent figure straightening in an instant, a powerful aura erupted like a volcano.

”You little bastard, you’ve fallen into my trap!” Ling Xiao roared hoarsely, his voice as piercing as a Night Owl’s cry.

His previously murky eyes were now shining like two sharp swords, piercing straight into Gu Sheng’s mind.

His withered hand suddenly thrust forward, moving as fast as lightning, leaving lingering shadows.

A dazzling golden light, mixed with a sharp killing intent, shot towards Gu Sheng like an arrow released from a bowstring.

This golden light contained Ling Xiao’s lifelong cultivation, unstoppable, even the air moaned under its immense power.

Gu Sheng’s expression changed drastically, he hadn’t expected Ling Xiao to have such a powerful backup move.

He inwardly exclaimed ’bad’, having clearly underestimated the cunning and strength of this old man.

However, Gu Sheng was experienced in battle, with an extremely rich combat experience. He reacted swiftly, his figure flickered like a phantom, narrowly dodging this lethal strike.

The golden light brushed past his body, bringing with it a wave of heat,

making his heart palpitate.

The golden light did not lose its momentum, slamming into a massive boulder behind Gu Sheng.

”Boom!”

With a loud rumble, the boulder was instantly blasted into powder, debris flying, dust billowing.

”Old fool, you indeed have some skill, but do you think this is enough to turn the tables?”

Gu Sheng sneered, his figure once again disappearing into the void.

Ling Xiao let out a contemptuous snort, he knew Gu Sheng’s movement technique was unpredictable, like a ghost, hard to grasp.

But he was not unprepared, a cold smile appeared on his lips.

He took a deep breath, True Qi surging in his Dantian, then suddenly shouted, ”Qingxia Sword Array, activate!”

As soon as he finished speaking, over a dozen Qingxia Sect elders simultaneously took to the air, akin to a group of Immortal Cranes soaring into the sky.

Their longswords emitted a dazzling light, humming as if responding to their master’s call.

The lights intertwined in the air, forming a gigantic sword net, ensnaring Gu Sheng tightly like an all-encompassing trap.

On the sword net, Sword Qi flowed, its chill intimidating, exuding a suffocating pressure.

From within the Sword Array, Gu Sheng’s voice echoed, carrying a hint of disdain and mockery: ”Petty tricks, daring to show off here?”

The next moment, the light within the Sword Array flickered uncertainly, harsh Sword Qi interweaving, sweeping violently like a storm.

However, the Sword Qi could never reach Gu Sheng’s figure.

He moved ghost-like within the Sword Array, appearing and disappearing, elusive, making it impossible to grasp his whereabouts.

An elder’s face turned livid, sweat gathering on his forehead. He cursed, ”Damn it! What kind of Demon Art does this brat possess?”

Having said this, he swung his longsword more fiercely, Sword Qi pouring out like a torrential downpour, attempting to force Gu Sheng out of hiding.

Seeing this, the other elders intensified their attacks, continuously channeling their True Qi into the Sword Array.

The power of the Sword Array intensified, the Sword Qi became more ferocious, the sword net contracted tighter, as if to crush Gu Sheng completely.

Yet Gu Sheng remained at ease, maneuvering freely within the Sword Array, entirely unthreatened.