"However, this Gu Sheng must die!"
"Grandfather means"
"I have found out his details."
The ancestor's eyes were filled with murderous intent.
"Nine Grotto-Heavens is indeed amazing, but he is only Earth Martial Realm after all. When he returns to Great Desolation City, I will ask a few old friends to take action and make sure to wipe him out completely!"
Meng Xiao hesitated.
"Then is there any big force behind Gu Sheng?"
"Stupid!"
The ancestor shouted sharply.
"Since we have made enemies, we must eradicate them! Otherwise, when he grows up, it will be the day when I, Meng Family, will destroy our family! Remember, in the world of cultivation, either you die or I die, and there is no room for any kindness from women!"
Meng Xiao shuddered, and then responded solemnly.
"My grandson, please remember your grandfather's teachings!"
The ancestor said no more and used all his strength to activate the escape light.
He was calm on the surface, but there was a turmoil in his heart.
That Gu Sheng was only at the level of the Earth Martial Realm, but he was able to withstand his Ten Thousand Thunder Heart-piercing Palm and almost cut off his head with one sword! If this child is not eliminated, he will become a big trouble in the future!
Within the Divine Craftsman's Maze Hall, time seemed to stand still.
Gu Sheng sat cross-legged, surrounded by a faint golden halo. More than ten hours of breath adjustment allowed him to recover most of his injuries.
He slowly opened his eyes, a light flashed in his eyes, and blood surged in his body, making a low roar.
"The physical strength is still not enough."
Gu Sheng looked at himself inward and frowned slightly. Although he won the battle with the Meng Family Ancestor, it also exposed his physical shortcomings.
If it were not for the support of the secret technique of the Double Sea of Consciousness, it would probably be difficult to withstand the full blow of the strong Heavenly Martial Realm.
He stood up, his bones making a crisp crackling sound, and turned to look at Yue Shen Gong, who was standing quietly beside him.
"Thank you, senior protector."
Yue Shen Gong nodded expressionlessly, pinched the secret in his hand, and Divine Craftsman's Maze Hall began to slowly dissipate. As the space distorted, Gu Sheng reappeared in the dense forest of the Spirit Flame Mountain Range.
The sun shone through the gaps in the leaves. Gu Sheng squinted his eyes to adapt to the light from the outside.
As soon as he stood firm, there was a rush of footsteps behind him.
"Mr. Gu!"
Xie Qingxuan's voice was filled with surprise that could not be concealed.
She stepped forward quickly, her eyes full of disbelief.
"We have been looking for you for a long time, but you suddenly disappeared."
Gu Sheng turned around and saw Xie Qingxuan and Xie He standing not far away.
Xie Qingxuan's dress was a little messy, obviously he had been running around a lot; Xie He lowered his head, not daring to look at him.
"I have a magic weapon that can hide my whereabouts."
Gu Sheng said lightly.
"I suffered some injuries from the fight with the Meng Family ancestor, and I need to adjust my breathing."
"Meng Family ancestor?!"
Xie Qingxuan took a deep breath and her beautiful eyes widened.
"That Heavenly Martial Realm strong man?"
Gu Sheng nodded slightly and said nothing. But Xie Qingxuan's heart was filled with turmoil - this seemingly ordinary young man in front of him could actually compete with the strong Heavenly Martial Realm and even severely injure him!
Xie Qingxuan saluted solemnly.
"Mr. Gu, when I invited you, I only thought you were a warrior of the same level. Now that I know your strength, three hundred High-grade Spirit Stone is really not enough to pay the reward. Please be sure to come back to Great Desolation City with us, and Xie Family will definitely thank you greatly!"
Gu Sheng shook his head and spoke calmly.
"I came to the Spirit Flame Mountain Range to have my own business. I'm just taking care of the journey with you. Three hundred spirit stones are enough."
"But."
"If we really want to increase the price.
"Gu Sheng interrupted her, with a faint smile on her lips.
"Xie Family may not be able to afford a warrior with the combat power of the Heavenly Martial Realm."
Xie Qingxuan was speechless.
She understands that what Gu Sheng said is true - in Great Desolation City, the strong Heavenly Martial Realm is already a top existence, and any family will win over them at any cost.
Three hundred High-grade Spirit Stone, it is indeed difficult to even recruit a Earth Martial Realm peak.
"Let's just make a good relationship."
Gu Sheng said calmly, turning his gaze to the towering mountains in the distance.
Xie Qingxuan's eyes were complicated, showing both gratitude and unspeakable emotions.
She bit her lip and finally gave up.
At this time, Xie He cautiously came forward with a flattering smile on his face.
"Senior Gu, I was blind before, but you have a lot of knowledge."
Gu Sheng didn't even look at him, he just said to Xie Qingxuan.
"There is a secret realm hidden in the Spirit Flame Mountain Range. The Spirit Flame Immortal Herb you are looking for should be in the secret realm."
"Secret realm?"
Xie Qingxuan said in surprise.
"No wonder we didn't find it after searching for so long."
"The entrance to the secret realm is in the core of the mountain range."
Gu Sheng has deep eyes.
"Let's go straight there."
Xie Qingxuan and Xie He looked at each other and nodded at the same time. With a strong man like Gu Sheng leading them, they naturally want it.
The three of them were preparing to leave when Gu Sheng suddenly stopped and frowned slightly.
He felt something strange keenly, as if something was peeping in the dark.
"What's wrong?"
Xie Qingxuan noticed something unusual about him and asked in a low voice.
Gu Sheng did not answer immediately, but quietly operated the secret technique of the sea of double consciousness, spreading his mental power around.
However, after scanning a hundred feet in radius, nothing was found.
"Strange."
Gu Sheng murmured to himself.
"There seems to be someone, but there is no trace."
Xie Qingxuan looked around nervously. There was only the rustling of leaves in the dense forest, and nothing unusual could be seen.
"Maybe it's an illusion."
Gu Sheng finally shook his head.
"Let's go."
The three of them continued to move deeper into the mountains, and their figures quickly disappeared into the dense jungle.
About two hundred feet behind them, a slender figure slowly walked out from behind the tree.
Liu Qingyun's face was gloomy, and his eyes were filled with resentment.
"Xie Qingxuan Why do you always get the protection of the strong?"
She whispered through gritted teeth, her fingers unconsciously touching the jade pendant on her chest.
The jade pendant exudes a faint green light, forming an invisible barrier. It is this barrier that makes Gu Sheng's mental exploration in vain.
"Senior Brother Gu, can we really find that Millennium Fire Ganoderma?"
Xie Qingxuan asked in a low voice, beads of sweat dripping from her forehead, but she couldn't hide the anticipation in her eyes.
Gu Sheng didn't look back, just nodded slightly.
"According to ancient records, Fire Ganoderma grows in extremely hot places. It is most likely near the main peak of the Spirit Flame Mountain Range."
"Qing Xuan Junior sister, don't worry."
The sturdy young man walking at the end smiled.
"With Senior Brother Gu leading the way, there will definitely be no problem."
Xie Qingxuan heard this, his cheeks turned red, and he secretly glanced at the tall back in front of him.
Suddenly, Gu Sheng raised his hand to signal to stop.
He frowned slightly, raised his right hand slightly, and an invisible mental wave spread forward.
"Something weird."
Gu Sheng said in a low voice.
Xie He immediately looked around alertly.
"Monster?"
"No."
Gu Sheng shook his head, with doubts in his eyes.
"We just passed through a barrier."
Xie Qingxuan opened his eyes in surprise.
"Barrier? Why don't I feel it?"
"It's a formation."
Gu Sheng explained.
"It's very hidden. If it weren't for my special mental power, it would be difficult to detect it."
The three of them continued moving forward and soon arrived at the foot of the main peak.
The sight in front of him made Xie Qingxuan take a breath of cold air - the top of the mountain that should have towered into the clouds turned out to be a huge crater, with magma flowing slowly in the depths, exuding a hot breath.
"How is this possible?"
Xie Qingxuan stammered.
"Looking from the outside, the main peak is obviously complete!"
Gu Sheng's eyes flashed.
"A cover-up.
That formation not only hid the entrance, but also changed the appearance of the entire mountain. "
He turned to Xie He.
"Check around to see if there are any traces of monsters."
Xie He nodded and disappeared into the dense forest in a flash.
Although he is not as powerful as Gu Sheng, as Body Cultivator, his perception is far beyond that of ordinary people.
Xie Qingxuan looked at the crater with both fear and expectation in his eyes.
"Senior Brother Gu, is the Fire Lingzhi inside?"
Gu Sheng did not answer immediately. He closed his eyes and concentrated, and his mental power spread towards the crater. After a moment, he opened his eyes and frowned slightly.
"The entrance to the secret realm may be in the magma."
"Then how do we get in?"
Xie Qingxuan said anxiously.
"Grandpa's injury can't be delayed any longer!"
Gu Sheng gave her a comforting look.
"Don't worry. I sense that the entrance is related to the formation, and it will probably only appear during the day. It's getting late now, so we will set up camp as planned and explore again tomorrow."
Xie Qingxuan then suddenly realized it, his eyes full of admiration.
"Senior Brother Gu is so thoughtful."
At this time Xie He returned and dusted himself off.
"There are no powerful monsters within a three-mile radius, only some small beasts, so there is nothing to worry about."
"Thank you for your hard work."
Gu Sheng nodded.
"I'll be on duty tonight."
Xie He grinned.
"How can I make my senior brother tired? I'll just do it. I have to rely on my senior brother to enter the secret realm tomorrow."
Gu Sheng thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.
"That's fine. But..."
He paused, his eyes wary.
"I always feel something strange. You should be vigilant at night."
Xie He and Xie Qingxuan looked at each other. Although they didn't know why, they still solemnly agreed.
As night fell, the three of them camped not far from the crater.
Xie He paced around the camp, observing the surroundings vigilantly.
Gu Sheng and Xie Qingxuan are each credited for rest.
However, what they didn't know was that a slender figure was quietly lurking on an ancient tree hundreds of feet away from the camp.
Liu Qingyun clung to the tree trunk, with a simple jade pendant on his chest emitting faint fluorescence.
"Hmph, Gu Sheng, let's see where you run away this time."
She whispered to herself, with a malicious glint in her eyes.
The light of the jade pendant suddenly strengthened for a moment, Liu Qingyun's face changed slightly, and he quickly took out a talisman from his arms and crushed it.
Several black shadows descended from the sky, led by a young man wearing a golden robe, with a stern face and an arrogant look on his eyebrows.
"Liu Qingyun, what are you doing hiding here?"
The golden-robed young man Xu Hansong asked coldly, his eyes full of displeasure.
Liu Qingyun immediately put on a flattering expression.
"Senior Brother Xu, please calm down. My little sister discovered a secret place and wanted to inform you."
"Secret realm?"
Xu Hansong raised his eyebrows.
"Where?"
Liu Qingyun points in the direction of the crater.
"It's over there, though."
She pretended to hesitate.
"It has been discovered by Gu Sheng and the others."
"Gu Sheng?"
Xu Hansong's pupils suddenly contracted and his voice suddenly increased.
"Are you talking about the Gu Sheng who stole the Bright Mirror Shard fragments?"
Liu Qingyun was secretly happy, but pretended to be terrified on his face.
"It was him.
The three of them are not weak in strength, especially Gu Sheng."
"Shut up!"
Xu Hansong interrupted sharply, eyes boiling with killing intent.
"Okay, very good. I let him escape by chance last time, but this time I will take his life!"
Liu Qingyun pretended to be worried.
"Senior Brother Xu, Gu Sheng is full of tricks, so be careful."
Xu Hansong sneered.
"A mere Gu Sheng deserves to be warned by me?"
He turned around and ordered to the four men behind him.
"Place Heavenly Net, I want him to die without a burial tonight!"
Liu Qingyun said quickly.
"Senior Brother Xu is mighty, but my little sister is weak. I'm afraid of holding you back, why not support you from the outside?"
Xu Hansong glanced at her disdainfully.
"As you wish."
After saying that, he waved his sleeves and took four of his men into the air, flying towards the main peak.
When they walked away, the flattery on Liu Qingyun's face disappeared instantly, replaced by cold ridicule.
"Idiot, you want to kill Gu Sheng? But it's just right to be my chess piece."
She caressed the jade pendant on her chest, with a complicated look in her eyes.
"I hope that person can arrive in time."
At the same time, Gu Sheng in the camp suddenly opened his eyes.
Although he found no trace of Liu Qingyun, he sensed several powerful auras approaching. A ray of green energy quietly gathered in his palm, and he sat up silently, staring at the entrance of the tent.
"Five auras of the Heavenly Martial Realm are approaching the main peak."
Gu Sheng whispered to himself and stood up quickly.
His figure looked like a ghost in the moonlight, and he arrived in front of Xie Qingxuan's tent in a few ups and downs.
"Qing Xuan!"
Gu Sheng called in a low voice.
The curtain of the tent was opened, and Xie Qingxuan's beautiful face appeared in front of him, with a questioning look in his eyes.
"If a strong person approaches, you and Xie He immediately hide in the cave behind the mountain."
Gu Sheng sounded urgent.
"Don't send out any spiritual energy fluctuations."
Xie Qingxuan's expression changed, but he quickly calmed down.
"What about you?"
"I'll go meet them."
Gu Sheng had a cold look in his eyes.
"Don't worry, I'm measured."
Xie Qingxuan nodded and turned to wake up Xie He who was still sleeping.
Gu Sheng After watching them leave, he turned around and headed towards the top of the mountain.
In the night sky, five rays of light cut through the darkness and stopped over the main peak of Spirit Flame Mountain.
The light dispersed, revealing five Dao Body figures, headed by the Sun Moon Sect elder Xu Hansong.
"Who's down there?"
A loud voice came from the air.
"Spirit Flame Mountain The secret realm has been occupied by me, Sun Moon Sect. The rest of the gang should retreat quickly!"
Gu Sheng stood on the top of the mountain, his robes rustling, looking up at the people in the sky. When he heard the three words "Sun Moon Sect", his expression froze slightly.
"Sun Moon Sect?"
Gu Sheng thought to himself.
"It's really a narrow road between enemies"
At this moment, a cold voice sounded.
"Gu Sheng? It's you!"
Gu Sheng followed the sound and saw Xu Hansong's sinister face looking particularly ferocious in the moonlight.
The grudges against Great Desolation City that year suddenly came to mind, and Gu Sheng's eyes became cold.
"Elder Xu, you are fine."
Gu Sheng said calmly, with no emotion or anger in his voice.
Xu Hansong's eyes were filled with murderous intent.
"Excellent! Today is the day to take your head and wash away the shame of the Sun Moon Sect in Great Desolation City!"
Gu Sheng sneered.
"Elder Xu is so arrogant. I am now a member of Great Desolation City. If you kill me, you Sun Moon Sect may not be able to bear the consequences."
Sun Moon Sect Among the crowd, a middle-aged man's face changed slightly when he heard this, and he whispered.