Stop Him!

"With my current strength, I can only get within ten feet at most. Even with Heavenly Demon Transformation, I can't break through those final few steps."

Gu Sheng gritted his teeth and took another step forward. His bones creaked under the unbearable strain.

He felt as though an invisible hand had seized his internal organs, ready to crush them at any moment.

"What realm did your mother reach before she died?"

Gu Sheng asked with difficulty, blood already seeping from the corner of his mouth.

"Half-step Venerable."

Reverence flashed through Situ Qingfeng's eyes.

"Just one final step away from transcending mortality. What a pity."

Gu Sheng did not hear the rest, because he suddenly dropped to one knee and spat out a mouthful of blood.

He quickly retreated, and only then did the terrifying pressure ease slightly.

"Damn it."

Gu Sheng wiped the blood from his mouth, feeling his blood and qi churning within him.

"This pressure is too terrifying."

Situ Qingfeng walked over and handed him a cyan pill.

"Take it. It will ease your injuries."

Gu Sheng took the pill and swallowed it without hesitation. A cool sensation immediately rose from his dantian, soothing the injuries inside his body.

"I need your help, Gu Sheng."

Situ Qingfeng looked directly into his eyes.

"Other than my mother's origin inheritance, you may choose any treasure in this hall."

Gu Sheng raised a brow.

"So generous?"

"Those worldly things are useless to me."

Situ Qingfeng shook his head.

"I only want my mother's inheritance."

Gu Sheng pondered for a moment before suddenly asking,

"Why me? You could have found stronger help."

A bitter smile touched Situ Qingfeng's lips.

"Because only you could reach this place. No one else could even enter the secret realm."

As the two spoke, a burst of