Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1426: Chapter 736: It’s Done

The shadow made no unnecessary movements, just raised its hand gently, and two cold flashes streaked by.

“Pfft— pfft—”

After two soft sounds, the figures of two Heavenly Martial Realm experts suddenly came to a halt.

Their expressions froze in a moment of shock, then their bodies shattered like broken porcelain, turning into a mist of blood that dissipated into the air.

The entire square fell into a dead silence instantly.

The smile on Zhao Lingqian’s face stiffened, his pupils shrank violently.

“S-Sect Realm expert?!”

His voice trembled with fear, his legs involuntarily retreating two steps.

Gu Sheng stepped forward slowly, killing intent evident in his eyes.

“Zhao Lingqian, I didn’t intend to kill you, but since you insist on seeking your own death…”

He made a virtual grip with his right hand, a longsword condensed from Gang Qi took form in his palm, its blade distorting the air it pointed at.

“Hmph!”

Zhao Lingqian forced himself to calm down, forming seals with his hands, and the Ten Thousand Spirits Sky Sealing Cover descended a brilliant light screen, stretching across between him and Gu Sheng.

“Clang!”

Gu Sheng’s Gang Qi longsword struck the light screen, producing a sound of metal clashing, yet it didn’t budge an inch.

He frowned slightly.

“Heaven Rank top-tier Defensive Magical Treasure?”

At that moment, an exclamation came from afar.

“Ling Qian, be careful!”

Only to see Zhao Qianhuan’s expression change dramatically, he was originally besieging Xiao Xuanze, but now suddenly stopped.

“There are more Sect Realm experts! Everyone, retreat!”

Zhao Qianhuan waved his hand, the Ten Thousand Spirits Sky Sealing Cover quickly shrank, enveloping Zhao Lingqian, while releasing the constraint on Gu Sheng and Xiao Mengdie. The light cover enveloped Zhao Lingqian swiftly retreated towards Zhao Qianhuan.

“Young Master, should we slay that old rogue?”

The voice of Shadow rang by Gu Sheng’s ear.

Gu Sheng watched the retreating Zhao family members, squinting, and gently shook his head.

“No hurry, let’s not meddle in this matter for now. I want to see what secrets are hidden behind this.”

Upon hearing this, Shadow’s figure once again merged into the Void, as if he had never appeared.

In just a few breaths, dozens of black-clothed members of Zhao Qianhuan’s faction, along with Zhao family forces, had transformed into streaks of tunneling light, disappearing into the horizon. The square was left in disarray, and the disciples of Wanling Palace were still in shock.

Xiao Xuanze clutched his chest, blood at the corner of his mouth, eyes filled with overwhelming killing intent.

He stared intently in the direction where the Zhao family disappeared, his fists clenching with cracking sounds.

A moment later, Xiao Xuanze turned and walked towards Gu Sheng.

He cupped his fists and bowed deeply.

“Young Master Gu, if it weren’t for the help of a Sect Realm expert by your side today, I fear…”

Gu Sheng waved his hand interrupting him.

“Master Xiao is too kind.”

He glanced around, looking at the still-shocked disciples of Wanling Palace, and spoke softly.

“This is not the place for conversation, how about we take a step aside?”

Xiao Xuanze understood and gestured, inviting him.

“Young Master Gu, please follow me.”

The two left the square, passed through several corridors, and arrived at a secluded large hall. As the hall doors closed, Xiao Xuanze once again saluted solemnly.

“Young Master Gu, it’s my lack of oversight that allowed the Zhao family to harbor such malicious intentions, it’s truly…”

“Master Xiao.”

Gu Sheng interrupted him again, his eyes flashing with sharpness.

“I’m afraid this matter isn’t that simple.”

Xiao Xuanze was startled.

“What does Young Master Gu mean?”

Gu Sheng stood with his hands behind his back, speaking in a low tone.

“When did Zhao Qianhuan begin to show signs of vying for power?”

Xiao Xuanze furrowed his brows in thought.

“About three or four months ago, the Zhao family started frequently deploying personnel, placing confidants in the palace…”

Saying so, he suddenly paused, a look of shock in his eyes.

“Three or four months… even Mengdie being hunted in the Secret Realm was also…”

Gu Sheng’s lips slightly curled.

“I didn’t say anything.”

Xiao Xuanze’s expression was uncertain, and after a moment, he spoke in a deep voice.

“Rest assured, Young Master Gu, I will thoroughly investigate this matter and provide you with an explanation!”

“Explanations are not necessary.

Gu Sheng chuckled softly.

“In the daytime, I already ‘persuaded’ ten thousand Spirit Stones out of Zhao Lingqian; Wanling Palace owes me nothing.”

He changed the subject.

“However, there is something I wish to discuss with Mr. Xiao.”

“Mr. Xiao.”

Gu Sheng turned around, a perfectly measured smile on his lips.

“Regarding the marriage agreement between our families, I have some thoughts.”

Xiao Xuanze, who was reviewing a Jade Scroll at the desk, looked up at the words, raising his thick eyebrows slightly.

“Oh? Feel free to speak, virtuous nephew.”

Gu Sheng walked over slowly, his robe brushing the ground with a faint rustling sound.

He weighed his words carefully.

“As for this marriage agreement… I think there’s no hurry.”

Xiao Xuanze put down the Jade Scroll, surprise in his eyes.

“What do you mean, virtuous nephew?”

“I aspire to explore the world and am not willing to be bound by a marriage too soon.”

Gu Sheng looked directly at Xiao Xuanze, his voice calm.

“Moreover, I won’t stay long in Great Wilderness City, at most half a year, or just a few months, before setting out for Central Province.”

After a long time, Xiao Xuanze suddenly laughed.

“You are frank, virtuous nephew. But as for marriage agreements, they depend on fate, cannot be forced.”

Gu Sheng bowed slightly.

“Thank you, uncle, for understanding.”

Just then, a sudden surge of Spiritual Power stirred outside the hall.

Gu Sheng frowned, seeing the sky change abruptly outside the window, the originally clear sky was now covered by a layer of blood-red light screen.

“This is bad!”

Xiao Xuanze stood abruptly, his large sleeves knocking over the teacup on the desk.

“The Palace Protection Array has been triggered!”

Gu Sheng strode to the hall door, pushed it open, and stepped out.

The scene before his eyes caused his pupils to constrict—the entire Wanling Palace was completely enveloped by a blood-red barrier, ancient runes flowing on the barrier, exuding a heart-stopping pressure.

“This is… an Ancient Forbidden Technique?”

Gu Sheng murmured softly.

Xiao Xuanze stood beside him, his expression gloomy.

“Someone activated the Ancient Heaven Sealing Array, now the entire Wanling Palace has become a cage.”

Gu Sheng squinted his eyes, a secret transmission voice.

“Shadow, can it be broken?”