Peril Upon Peril

Whispers continuously reached Gu Sheng's ears.

"Gu Sheng truly doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth."

"Senior Brother Xiao has never been defeated. He's as good as dead."

"What a pity. I heard he has quite a talent for alchemy."

Gu Sheng turned a deaf ear to the discussions and merely patted Shen Qingtian lightly on the shoulder.

"In one month, the truth will reveal itself."

He paused.

"Once I finish dealing with what's at hand, I'll help you resolve Shen Qingyun."

Shen Qingtian stared blankly at him, unable to understand how he could remain so calm.

Deep within those eyes, golden flames seemed to burn silently, making it impossible to gauge their depth.

"You—"

She wanted to say more, but Gu Sheng had already turned and left. His back was straight as a pine as he gradually disappeared beneath the crowd's complicated gazes.

After leaving the Martial Arts Stage, Gu Sheng headed straight out of Great Desolation City.

When the guards at the city gate saw the Linlang Pavilion token hanging at his waist, they respectfully saluted him. Yet their eyes held a trace of regret. Another young man who didn't know his own limits had challenged Xiao Beixuan.

Outside the city, wind swept yellow sand across the wilderness.

Gu Sheng did not slow his pace, silently calculating his next plan.

"If I can cultivate the Glazed Golden Body and open another meridian..."

As he pondered, his brows suddenly furrowed.

"You've followed me all this way. Aren't you tired?"

Gu Sheng stopped, his voice icy.

The surroundings were silent, with only the howling wind.

"Now that we're outside the city, there are no restrictions on flying."

Gu Sheng's right hand hovered over his waist.

"If you still won't show yourselves, you won't get another chance."

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