Gou's Liver Experience in the World of Demons and Demons

"If your hand had been just half an inch further forward, you would be a corpse by now."

Xiao Mengdie froze, slowly turning her head. In the moonlight, Gu Sheng had already stood up at some point, his dark eyes coldly fixed on her.

Xiao Mengdie suppressed the shock in her heart.

"Xiao Mengdie of the Sun Moon Sect, thank you for saving my life."

Gu Sheng looked surprised.

"People from the Sun Moon Sect? Interesting."

He stood up and brushed the dust off his robes.

"Shen Qingyun offered a bounty of one million high-grade spirit stones to take my life, yet you thank me for saving yours?"

Xiao Mengdie gave a bitter smile.

"It's just internal strife within the sect. I have no intention of repaying kindness with enmity."

She paused, then looked directly into Gu Sheng's eyes.

"If you don't believe me, you can seal my true energy, or... place a restriction on me."

Gu Sheng laughed loudly upon hearing this, his laughter carrying a hint of arrogance.

"The restrictions I, Gu Sheng, placed are unbreakable within this secret realm. However..."

He suppressed his smile.

"I saved you not for any reward, but because the Sun Moon Sect attacked me first."

Xiao Mengdie felt a chill run down her spine.

She had heard rumors about Gu Sheng; he was a lone wolf with unfathomable strength, and had once fought three martial artists of the same level alone without being defeated. Now, seeing it with her own eyes, she could confirm that his reputation was indeed well-deserved.

"Then what do you want?"

She asked cautiously.

Gu Sheng took out a jade bottle from his bosom and poured out a purple pill.

"The Grade 4 Purple Sun Blood-Generating Pill will help with your injuries."

Xiao Mengdie gasped. A fourth-grade pill was a precious item even in the Sun Moon Sect, yet this person had casually taken it out? She hesitated for a moment, then took the pill and swallowed it without hesitation.

The pill melted instantly upon entering her mouth, and a warm current flowed throughout her body in an instant, her damaged meridians greedily absorbing the medicinal power. Xiao Mengdie couldn't help but let out a comfortable sigh.

"I need you to do something for me."

Gu Sheng stood with his hands behind his back, gazing into the distance.

"Once you recover from your injuries, spread a message for me—say that I, Gu Sheng, am in Milong Valley, challenging Shen Qingyun to a duel."

Xiao Mengdie suddenly looked up.

"Are you crazy? Shen Qingyun has hundreds of martial artists under his command, and even forces like the Great Wilderness Alliance are attached to him. You're courting death!"

Gu Sheng's lips curled into a cold smile.

"Who will live and who will die is still unknown."

Xiao Mengdie stared at Gu Sheng's resolute profile and suddenly understood something.

"You want to lure him out?"

"clever."

Gu Sheng gave her an approving look.

"Rather than being hunted down by him, it's better to settle the score in one battle."

Xiao Mengdie was silent for a moment, then said softly.

"does it worth?"

"On the path of martial arts, one either advances or regresses."

Gu Sheng's voice was calm.

"When I, Gu Sheng, act, I never ask whether it's worthwhile or not, only whether it should be done."

Xiao Mengdie was stunned by these words.

She grew up in the Sun Moon Sect and was used to intrigue and scheming, but she had never seen such a pure martial artist.

For a moment, she even felt a little envious of Gu Sheng's fearless spirit.

"Okay, I promise you."

Xiao Mengdie finally nodded.

“I have some connections within the sect, which can ensure that the news spreads quickly.”

Gu Sheng nodded in satisfaction.

"After this matter is over, we'll be even."

As night fell, the temperature in the desert plummeted. Xiao Mengdie sat cross-legged by the campfire, concentrating on refining the medicinal power.

Gu Sheng sat not far away, his eyes closed as he regulated his breathing. A subtle understanding existed between the two; they were neither friends nor enemies.

"Aren't you afraid I'll change my mind after I recover from my injuries?"

Xiao Mengdie suddenly asked.

Gu Sheng didn't even open his eyes.

"Do you know?"

Xiao Mengdie was speechless. Yes, would she? This mysterious man seemed to possess a peculiar charm, making one involuntarily want to keep their promises.

"The Bronze Hall."

She said it almost as if possessed.

"There is a bronze palace in the far north of the secret realm, which may be the core of the secret realm. The Sun Moon Sect's pursuit of me is also related to this."

Gu Sheng suddenly opened his eyes.

"go on."

Xiao Mengdie bit her lip, seemingly weighing the pros and cons, before finally speaking.

"There are clues to leaving the secret realm there, and it might also be the place of your greatest opportunity. I can give you the coordinates."

Gu Sheng said.

"condition?"

"No conditions."

Xiao Mengdie shook her head.

"Consider it a reward for your help."

Gu Sheng looked at her intently, then suddenly smiled.

"Interesting woman."

Xiao Mengdie smiled too; this was the first genuine smile she had ever given since her injury.

"Each each other."

The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight touched the sand dunes, Gu Sheng awoke from his meditation. The campfire had long since died down, and Xiao Mengdie was nowhere to be seen. On the sand, a few lines of neat handwriting stood out prominently.

"The news has begun to spread and will surely reach the entire secret realm within three days. Also, the coordinates of the Bronze Hall have been recorded in my mental energy imprint; simply crush it to locate it. Take care. — Xiao Mengdie"

Gu Sheng squatted down, gently tracing the words with his fingers, a slight smile playing on his lips.

Following the instructions, he crushed the mental energy imprint left on the spot, and a clear map immediately appeared in his mind, marking the precise location of the bronze hall.

"This woman"

Gu Sheng muttered to himself, then waved his hand to wipe away the writing on the sand.

"Kid, are you really going to go to that Dragon Valley to your death?"

A childlike yet precocious voice echoed in Gu Sheng's mind; it was the innate spiritual fetus residing within him.

Gu Sheng chuckled.

"It's not certain who will die."

"Hmph, arrogant!"

The innate spiritual embryo scoffed.

"But I like it."

What about the bronze hall?

Gu Sheng looked north, his gaze deep and thoughtful.

"Let's meet with Shen Qingyun first, then explore that bronze hall. Since it might be the core of the secret realm, it can't be simple."

Meanwhile, throughout the secret realm, a message spread rapidly.

"Have you heard? Gu Sheng, who was being chased by Shen Qingyun, actually publicly challenged someone to a duel in Milong Valley!"

"Really? Is he crazy? Shen Qingyun has hundreds of martial artists under his command!"

"It's absolutely true! It's said that Gu Sheng even said that Shen Qingyun was so weak that he wasn't even worthy of carrying his shoes!"

The news spread more and more exaggeratedly, and soon reached Shen Qingyun's ears.

"Good! Very good!"

Shen Qingyun slammed his palm down on the stone table beside him, shattering it. His handsome face was contorted with rage.

"A stray dog ​​like you dares to provoke this young master?"

He turned around and shouted sternly at the hundreds of warriors behind him.

"Pass on my order: Everyone, proceed to Dragon Valley immediately! Whoever takes Gu Sheng's head will be rewarded with one million high-grade spirit stones!"

"As ordered!"

Everyone responded in unison.

The leader of the Great Wilderness Alliance licked his lips and grinned maliciously. "Young Sect Master, rest assured, the Great Wilderness Alliance is determined to take Gu Sheng's head!"

Shen Qingyun snorted coldly.

"I want to see him kneel down and beg for mercy with my own eyes! Let's go!"

Hundreds of warriors marched towards Misty Dragon Valley in a mighty procession, their killing intent soaring to the heavens.

Gu Sheng stood on the desolate northernmost plain of the secret realm, his feet resting on barren black rocks, while the majestic palace in the distance was faintly visible in the hazy sky.

He looked down at his palm; the spiritual imprint left by Xiao Mengdie was so faint that it was almost invisible.

"This woman"

Gu Sheng shook his head and smiled bitterly.

"He spread rumors of a challenge to lure Shen Qingyun to Milong Valley, but then he himself came to a place like this."

He looked up at the grand hall, his eyes gleaming. The surrounding spiritual energy was so dense it was almost condensed into liquid; each breath felt like swallowing a mouthful of spiritual liquid, and his internal spiritual power began to circulate involuntarily.

"The core of the secret realm truly lives up to its reputation."

Just as Gu Sheng was about to take a step forward, he suddenly heard a light footstep behind him.

His muscles tensed instantly, and his right hand was already on the hilt of the sword at his waist.

"Brother Gu, how have you been?"

The familiar voice startled Gu Sheng slightly. He turned around and saw Situ Qingfeng standing ten steps away, his white robes fluttering in the wind, a hint of surprise on his handsome face.

"Brother Situ?"

Gu Sheng loosened his grip on the sword hilt, his brows furrowing slightly.

"How will you be here?"

Situ Qingfeng stepped forward, his gaze complex as he looked towards the distant main hall.

"That's what I should be asking you. This place is so secluded that even Shen Qingyun didn't know about it. How did you find it, Brother Gu?"

After a moment's hesitation, Gu Sheng decided to tell the truth.

"The clues left by Xiao Mengdie."

"Xiao Mengdie?"

Situ Qingfeng's expression clearly froze for a moment, and his eyes gleamed with an unusual light.

"She's here too?"

"She led Shen Qingyun to the Misty Dragon Valley."

Gu Sheng keenly noticed Situ Qingfeng's unusual behavior.

"What, Brother Situ, do you know her?"

Situ Qingfeng remained silent for a moment, then nodded.

"She comes from the Xuan Yin Pavilion and has some connection with my Situ family. Back then, when my mother was murdered by the Lu family, a senior from the Xuan Yin Pavilion helped her."

Gu Sheng said.

"Speaking of which, I have a question. Shen Qingyun's cultivation was suppressed after entering the secret realm, which means that your mother's strength far exceeded the Heavenly Martial Realm before her death. But Lu Chongshan, the strongest member of the Lu family, was only at the Heavenly Martial Realm. How could he have harmed a transformed demon at the peak of the Venerable Realm?"

Situ Qingfeng's gaze suddenly sharpened. He stared at Gu Sheng for a long time before finally letting out a long sigh.

"Brother Gu is indeed astute. Since you asked..."

He turned to the main hall, his voice low.

"That is where my mother is buried."

Gu Sheng did not urge him, but waited quietly for what would happen next.

"The Lu family used to be my mother's servants."

Situ Qingfeng's voice was filled with suppressed anger.

"After reaching the peak of the Venerable Realm, my mother traveled far and wide in search of a breakthrough opportunity. When she passed through the Great Wilderness City, that beast Lu Chongshan..."

His fists were clenched so tightly they cracked.

"They betrayed their mother's whereabouts to the Great Wilderness Holy Academy!"

"The Great Wilderness Holy Academy?"

Gu Sheng's pupils contracted slightly.

"Is there a Venerable Realm or higher expert overseeing the inner courtyard?"

Situ Qingfeng sneered.

"That's right. Those so-called powerful figures from the Holy Academy coveted the opportunity to become a fully-formed demon. Lu Chongshan feigned an invitation for Mother to rest here, secretly luring the powerful figures from the Holy Academy to attack. Mother fought valiantly but was no match for them, and in the end..."

His voice choked up.

"They perished here."

"As for Lu Chongshan, that traitor, he was recruited by the Holy Academy for his meritorious service in providing secrets and was appointed as the Grand Elder of the Outer Academy. From then on, he took root in the Great Wilderness City."

Situ Qingfeng's eyes revealed a murderous intent.

"After I awakened my Heavenly Demon Spirit Body, I have been training in the Eastern Wilderness. My reasons are twofold: first, to wait for the seal on my mother's burial site to be opened; and second, to make the Lu family pay for their blood debts!"

Gu Sheng remained silent for a moment, then reached out and patted Situ Qingfeng on the shoulder.

"So, you're lingering here because you can't get into the main hall?"

Situ Qingfeng looked somber.

"The hall is guarded by the remnant soul left behind by my mother, as well as the pressure of the Venerable Realm. With my current strength, I cannot break through it."

Why is your remnant soul blocking your way?

Gu Sheng asked in confusion.

"I also do not understand."

Situ Qingfeng shook his head.

"Logically speaking, with my Heavenly Demon Spirit Body and my mother's bloodline, I should be able to successfully inherit the legacy."

Gu Sheng looked towards the main hall, his eyes filled with curiosity.

"Brother Situ, would you mind if I went with you to take a look?"

Situ Qingfeng was taken aback for a moment, then readily nodded.

"Brother Gu's willingness to help is naturally our greatest pleasure. However..."

He looked solemn.

"The oppressive aura of a peak Venerable remains there; a slight misstep could cost you your life."

"It doesn't matter."

Gu Sheng smiled.

"The path of cultivation is inherently defying the heavens."

Led by Situ Qingfeng, the two bypassed the main gate and arrived at a hidden entrance on the side of the hall. Before they even got close, a powerful aura rushed towards them, and Gu Sheng felt as if he had been struck in the chest, his breath catching in his throat.

"Is this the pressure of the Venerable Realm?"

Gu Sheng spoke with difficulty, his spiritual energy frantically circulating within him in resistance.

Situ Qingfeng's face was also pale, but slightly better than Gu Sheng's.

"My mother was a powerful wind demon in her lifetime. Her aura contained the Great Dao of Wind. Be careful, the closer you get, the stronger she becomes."

Gu Sheng gritted his teeth and moved forward step by step. With each step, it felt as if countless sharp blades were cutting his skin, or as if a fierce wind was blowing in his face.

Even more terrifying was the Daoist aura contained within that oppressive force, which struck directly into the depths of the soul, making one involuntarily want to kneel down.

"This is it."

Situ Qingfeng stood in front of the main hall, his sleeves fluttering even though there was no wind.

He pointed to the majestic and ancient building, his voice low and hoarse.

The palace gate is carved with intricate runes, each line seemingly containing the ultimate truths of heaven and earth, appearing and disappearing in the dim light.

Gu Sheng narrowed his eyes, feeling an invisible pressure coming towards him.

Goosebumps appeared on his skin, and his muscles tensed involuntarily.

"You're saying the remains inside the hall are your mother's?"

Gu Sheng turned his head and asked, his fingers unconsciously stroking the hilt of the knife at his waist.

Situ Qingfeng nodded, his eyes filled with pain.

"Twenty years ago, during the attack, my mother was seriously injured and on the verge of death, but she still managed to escape from three powerful individuals of the same level. She burned her last bit of primordial Dao essence to seal off the entire secret realm, thus preserving her remains."

Gu Sheng frowned.

"Then why didn't the attackers take the remains? The remains of a half-step Venerable are priceless."

"Because they have already gotten what they wanted."

Situ Qingfeng's voice suddenly turned cold. He raised his hand and tore open his collar, revealing a hideous scar below his collarbone.

"My mother had one wing cut off and her life essence stolen. It was precisely because of the inheritance within that drop of life essence that the Lu family was able to gain a foothold in the Great Wilderness Holy Academy."

Gu Sheng's pupils contracted slightly.

He had heard of the Lu family's rise to power, but he had no idea that there was such a secret behind it.

"So you want to reclaim your mother's legacy?"

Gu Sheng asked, taking a step forward. In an instant, the invisible pressure intensified, as if a thousand-pound burden was pressing down on his shoulders.

Situ Qingfeng did not answer immediately, but instead watched Gu Sheng's struggling figure as he walked away. When Gu Sheng was about three zhang away from the palace gate, fine beads of blood began to seep from his skin.

"I've tried countless times."

Situ Qingfeng finally spoke, his voice tinged with bitterness. (End of Chapter)