He forced a smile.
"Pavilion Master Tantai is joking. I'm afraid you won't be able to convince the public just by claiming to destroy our two sects with your mental power when you are not here."
"Really?"
Tantai Bing Tang's voice suddenly became playful. The next moment, a crystal silk thread appeared out of thin air on First Elder's neck, as thin as a hair but exuding a biting chill.
"Why do I need my presence to kill you?"
"Tsk——"
With a slight sound, First Elder's head separated from his body. The strange thing is that there is no blood splattering on the broken neck, but it is covered with a thin layer of ice.
His body stiffened and fell to the ground, but his head was suspended in mid-air, his eyes filled with incredible horror.
"Ah——!"
The head screamed shrilly, and the voice was full of fear.
"Impossible! Just the spiritual clone can kill you, my physical body. Have you touched that realm?!"
This scene made the two strong men change their expressions.
Although the body of a strong man in the sect was cut off, he would not die, but it would take at least ten years of hard work to rebuild the body.
What's even more frightening is that before Tantai Bing Tang's true form has arrived, just a spiritual clone has such power.
Tantai Bing Tang The illusory figure is suspended in the air, with long silver-white hair moving without wind, and stars seeming to be flowing in its eyes.
She is just an incarnation of spiritual power, but she makes Divine Blood Sect and Sun Moon Sect, the strong men of the sect, feel like they are facing formidable enemies.
"Do you still want to eliminate Gu?"
Gu Sheng stood with his hands behind his hands, a faint smile on his lips.
His voice was not loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.
Divine Blood Sect The shirtless young man had cold sweat on his forehead and quietly transmitted his message to the master beside him.
"Master, this Gu Sheng is only Earth Martial Realm. Even if he enters the secret realm, he may not be a disciple's opponent. If you provoke Tantai Bing Tang who is suspected of being a king for this, it will really outweigh the gain."
In the Sun Moon Sect camp, Xu Hansong also changed his expression and sent a message to First Elder.
"First Elder, a conflict with the Linlang Pavilion at this time will only allow Divine Blood Sect to reap the benefits. There are many opportunities to kill Gu Sheng, so why not..."
The two strong men in the sect looked at each other and saw fear in each other's eyes.
They were not sure how many more times this incarnation of Tantai Bing Tang could take action, let alone the anger of a king-level powerhouse.
"Hmph, since Linlang Pavilion came forward, I will give you this face today."
Divine Blood Sect Elder snorted coldly and waved his sleeves.
"All disciples obey the order and enter the secret realm in an orderly manner!"
Gu Sheng's eyes flashed, he turned around and whispered to Xie Qingxuan and Xie He.
"Let's go!"
The three of them were the first to pass through the bronze gate.
In an instant, dazzling white light enveloped the field of vision, and Gu Sheng felt like the world was spinning. When he opened his eyes again, he was already in a strange world.
"Is this an undiscovered secret?"
Xie Qingxuan looked around curiously, with excitement shining in her beautiful eyes.
Gu Sheng did not answer immediately, but closed his eyes and concentrated.
Within two thousand feet, lava flows and heat waves billow, which is very similar to the volcanic environment at the entrance.
But on a towering mountain a thousand feet away, rich fluctuations of life energy were faintly revealed in the crater.
"Anything discovered?"
Xie He was keenly aware of the change in Gu Sheng's expression.
Gu Sheng opened his eyes and pointed to the mountain peak in the distance.
"There is an anomaly there. The life energy is extremely rich. There is probably Spirit Flame Immortal Herb."
He paused and lowered his voice.
"But people from the Divine Blood Sect and Sun Moon Sect will follow soon. We have to hurry up."
Xie Qingxuan gripped the sword at his waist tightly, fighting spirit rising in his eyes.
"Then let's go quickly, don't let them take the lead!"
The three of them no longer hesitated and headed towards the mountain peak.
Gu Sheng kept his mental power at its maximum range while galloping, alert to possible dangers.
Not long after they left, the shadows of Dao Body flashed at the bronze gate one after another.
Xu Hansong and the shirtless young man entered the secret realm almost at the same time. The two glanced at each other and immediately discovered the direction in the distance where Gu Sheng and the other two disappeared.
Blood-red magma rolls inside the crater.
Gu Sheng stood on the edge of the volcano, a corner of his black robe lifted by the heat wave, revealing the bronze Ancient Mirror hanging around his waist - that was the Bright Mirror Shard fragment that was taken from Xu Hansong.
"Mr. Gu, that is Spirit Flame Immortal Herb!"
Xie Qingxuan suddenly pointed to the center of Magma Lake, his voice trembling slightly with excitement.
A scarlet grass rises and falls with the magma, and its seven leaves stretch out like flames.
Gu Sheng glanced at the fairy grass and nodded slightly.
"It does contain great vitality."
He turned to look at Xie Qingxuan. The girl's fair face was flushed red by the magma, and her eyes were full of hope.
"Mr. Gu, we are Xie Family."
Xie Qingxuan bit his lower lip and twisted his fingers unconsciously.
"As long as I can save grandpa, Xie Family is willing to pay any price."
Xie He stood behind him. Although he said nothing, the pleading in his eyes was equally obvious.
"Since I promised to help, I will not go back on my word."
Gu Sheng said lightly.
"This ambrosia is of no use to me."
Xie Qingxuan Tears instantly welled up in his eyes, and he was about to say thank you when his face suddenly changed.
Gu Sheng also turned around at the same time, looking towards the mountain road behind - two groups of people were approaching the crater from different directions.
"It came so quickly."
Gu Sheng narrowed his eyes.
On the mountain road on the left, Xu Hansong was dressed in white and snowy, followed by four old men with strong auras and dozens of the Earth Martial Realm warriors; on the right was a shirtless young man with muscles bulging like cast iron, who was Zhang Tianxing of the Divine Blood Sect.
"Gu Sheng!"
Xu Hansong saw the black-robed figure in the distance, and a cold light suddenly appeared in his eyes.
"Let's see where you run away this time!"
Zhang Tianxing turned a blind eye to Gu Sheng. He stared at the blood-red Magma Lake and suddenly laughed wildly.
"Hahaha! It is indeed Divine Phoenix Essence Blood! The records in ancient books are actually true!"
Gu Sheng frowned slightly, Zhang Tianxing acted as crazy as the rumors said.
He whispered to brother and sister Xie Family.
"Stand back and stay away from the crater rim."
Xie He nervously pulled on her sister's sleeve.
"Miss, we"
"Listen to Mr. Gu."
Xie Qingxuan Although he is worried about the grass jelly, he also knows that the situation is critical at this moment.
Xu Hansong and his party were the first to arrive at the crater platform. Four Heavenly Martial Realm old men spread out in a fan shape, faintly surrounding Gu Sheng in the middle.
Xu Hansong sneered.
"Gu Sheng, hand over the Bright Mirror Shard fragments, and I can give you a pleasure."
Gu Sheng stands with his hands behind his back, his black robe windless and automatic.
"Xu Hansong, how dare you come here to die with these bunch of chickens and dogs?"
"Presumptuous!"
An old man Heavenly Martial Realm shouted angrily and was about to take action, but was stopped by Xu Hansong.
"Tough talk."
Xu Hansong smiled grimly.
"You had a chance to escape last time in the secret realm of Shen Gong, but you didn't get away with it this time."
Before he finished speaking, a loud noise suddenly came from the right side. Zhang Tianxing actually jumped several feet high and rushed towards the center of Magma Lake!
"Seeking death!"
Gu Sheng had sarcasm in his eyes.
I saw Zhang Tianxing in mid-air, grabbing the Spirit Flame Immortal Herb with both hands. Just when he was about to touch the surface of the magma, the blood-red lake surface suddenly churned violently, and a Dao Fire pillar rose into the sky!
"Ah!"
Zhang Tianxing let out a roar of pain, his whole body was hit by the pillar of fire, and he fell heavily on the rock wall.
His exposed upper body was now covered with charred marks, and in some places, white bones could even be seen under the flesh and blood.
"Brother!"
Several Divine Blood Sect disciples hurriedly stepped forward to help him.
Zhang Tianxing pushed them away and stood up unsteadily, with an even more crazy look in his eyes.
"Divine Phoenix Essence Blood is so strong! Hahaha, this is enough!"
Gu Sheng took in everything and sneered in his heart.
He had long sensed the terrifying energy contained in Magma Lake. It was a blessing that Zhang Tianxing was so reckless and was not burned to ashes on the spot.
Magma Lake The red-gold waves rolled, and the hot air waves distorted the air.
Gu Sheng stood on a raised obsidian by the lake, with his hands behind his back, looking calmly at the boiling lake.
There is faint golden light flowing at the bottom of the lake, which is the surging of ancient Divine Phoenix Essence Blood.
"The opportunity is right in front of us, why doesn't Senior Brother Gu move?"
Sun Moon Sect disciple Xu Hansong stepped forward with a greedy light in his eyes.
Gu Sheng The corners of his mouth were raised slightly, revealing a hint of sarcasm.
"What's the rush? Let the idiot Divine Blood Sect test the water first."
Before he finished speaking, a bloody figure shot towards the center of the lake.
Zhang Tianxing is wrapped with blood-colored Dao lines, and every step he takes leaves twisted lines in the void.
He glanced back at Gu Sheng, his eyes full of contempt.
"Sun Moon Sect people are indeed cowards!"
"Senior Brother Zhang is mighty!"
"Divine Blood Sect will win!"
Divine Blood Sect disciples burst into cheers.
Gu Sheng didn't even raise his eyelids, just shook his head slightly.
"Seeking death."
Zhang Tianxing has jumped to the sky above the center of the lake, with his arms spread wide, and the Dao patterns all over his body shine brightly, forming a bloody shield.
He fell laughing.
"Divine Phoenix Essence Blood is mine—ah!"
The screams suddenly tore through the air.
Zhang Tianxing's body had just touched the surface of magma, and those proud Dao lines were burned through.
The red-gold lava wrapped around his legs, instantly burning the flesh with a "sizzling" sound.
"No! This is impossible!"
Zhang Tianxing stared in horror, trying to get away but it was too late.
His legs were carbonized at a speed visible to the naked eye, and the blackened pieces continued to peel off.
Divine Blood Sect The cheers of the disciples stopped suddenly, and everyone was stunned.
"Bang!"
Zhang Tianxing fell heavily on the rocks by the lake. His lower body was completely blackened and exuded a disgusting burnt smell.
His face was distorted and veins popped out on his forehead, but he gritted his teeth and did not let out another cry of pain.
"Senior Brother Zhang!"
Several Divine Blood Sect disciples wanted to step forward.
"Don't even move!"
Zhang Tianxing gave a sharp shout and suddenly pulled out a bloody sword from the storage ring.
The sword flashed, and he cut off the charred lower body at the waist with his own hands!
"Ah——"
This time he finally couldn't help but let out a suppressed roar, and blood spurted out from the fracture, but it was quickly sealed with the power of his blood.
Gu Sheng then walked slowly over and looked down at Zhang Tianxing who collapsed on the ground.
"Trying to use tricks is not the right way after all."
Zhang Tianxing raised his head, his eyes bloodshot.
"You already knew?"
"Natural."
Gu Sheng stood with his hands behind his hands, his robes rustling in the heat.
"The ancient Divine Phoenix Essence Blood contains the true meaning of Nirvana and is designed to defeat opportunistic Dao Marks like you. Your Dao Marks are like snow meeting the scorching sun in front of it."
Zhang Tianxing's face was uncertain, and the flesh and blood on the severed limbs were squirming and they were slowly regenerating.
"Tell me how to crack it!"
Gu Sheng chuckled.
"There are two ways. Either abolish the Dao pattern and re-cultivate the body's righteous path; or get out now, this Magma Lake is extremely poisonous to you."
"You!"
Zhang Tianxing's eyes surged with murderous intent, but then he suppressed it again.
He stared hard at Gu Sheng.
"Then why don't you go in? Are you afraid too?"
Gu Sheng ignored him and turned around to Magma Lake. Sun Moon Sect disciples all made way for him, their eyes filled with awe.
"Senior Brother Gu, be careful!"
Xie Qingxuan couldn't help but make a sound.
This petite female disciple had been standing at the end of the crowd, but now she mustered up the courage to remind her.
Gu Sheng paused slightly, glanced sideways at her, and nodded slightly.
Arriving at the lake, Gu Sheng slowly stepped his right foot into the rolling magma.
"Tsk——"
The sound of burning flesh was heartbreaking.
Gu Sheng's boots were instantly reduced to ashes, and the skin on the soles of his feet carbonized and fell off at a speed visible to the naked eye, revealing dense white bones.
"Hiss"
Sun Moon Sect disciples took a breath of cold air.
But Gu Sheng's expression remained unchanged, and he didn't even frown.
He clearly felt that while the magma was burning his flesh and blood, a hot but vital energy was pouring in from the wound, stimulating the growth of new flesh.
Flesh and blood are burned and reborn; after rebirth, they are burned again. With each cycle, the new flesh and blood becomes stronger.
"That's it."
Gu Sheng's eyes flashed.
"This is the true way to refine the body."
Without hesitation, he stepped into the magma with his left foot. Severe pain struck, and beads of sweat oozed from Gu Sheng's forehead, but a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
He could feel that his feet were undergoing qualitative changes.
"Gu Sheng!"
Zhang Tianxing suddenly shouted loudly.
"Do you think you can monopolize opportunities like this? What a dream!"
He turned around and yelled at disciple Divine Blood Sect.
"Kill him while he can't move!"
More than a dozen Divine Blood Sect disciples hesitated for a moment, but under Zhang Tianxing's fierce gaze, they still took action one after another.
The bloody sword light, fist shadow, and finger wind attacked Gu Sheng in the lake.
"Be careful!"
Xie Qingxuan screamed, but her voice was completely drowned out by the sound of the attack.
Gu Sheng didn't even look back, he was still focused on feeling the energy flow in the magma.
Just when the attack was about to come, Magma Lake suddenly boiled!
"Qiang——"
A clear phoenix cry resounded throughout the world.
The red-gold magma rose into the sky and condensed into a huge Divine Phoenix Phantom in the air.
The phantom's wings spread out, Shrouding the Heavens blocked out the sun, and every feather was clearly visible.
"Is this the manifestation of Divine Phoenix?"
Xu Hansong's legs became weak and he almost fell to his knees.
Divine Phoenix Phantom looked down at the crowd with a golden light in his eyes. All attacks directed at Gu Sheng were held in mid-air by an invisible force, and then melted away.
"No! Back away!"
Zhang Tianxing's face changed drastically, and he tried to stand up.
But it's too late.
Magma Lake shot out more than ten red gold spikes at a speed so fast that it was difficult to distinguish with the naked eye. Each spike accurately penetrated the chest of a Divine Blood Sect disciple!
"Puff puff puff"
The sound of flesh being pierced came one after another.
The disciple who was hit didn't even have time to scream, before his body ignited with golden flames and turned into ashes in the blink of an eye. Only Zhang Tianxing managed to escape because of the distance.