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

"Do not--"

The first to be hit was an elder of the Xuanxu Sect. He barely had time to let out a desperate roar before three sword strikes pierced his chest.

Blazing white flames erupted from his body, instantly reducing this powerful expert at the third level of the Earth Martial Realm to ashes, leaving not even his soul able to escape.

Shen Qingshi's expression changed drastically, and he wildly swung his longsword in an attempt to defend himself.

Gu Sheng! How dare you—"

Three sword-like energy beams attacked in a triangular formation. The first beam shattered his protective aura, the second pierced his longsword, and the third pierced directly between his eyebrows.

Shen Qingshi's body froze in mid-air for a moment, then, like a paper doll that had been set ablaze, white flames erupted from the inside out, and he vanished into thin air in the blink of an eye.

Three breaths later, the sword energy dissipated. Apart from Gu Sheng himself, whose face was slightly pale, the eight Earth Martial Realm experts on the arena had vanished without a trace, and even their weapons and magical treasures had been burned to ashes.

The entire training ground was completely silent.

"This is impossible!"

The Xuanxu Sect Master suddenly stood up, his face ashen, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"A Xuanwu Realm cultivator instantly killed eight Earth Martial Realm cultivators? This is unprecedented in the entire martial arts world!"

On the high platform, Long Yundao and Ye Jianjia appeared relatively calm, but the shock in their eyes was impossible to hide.

Long Yundao's eyes flickered, and his heart was filled with turbulent waves.

"Was it an avatar from the very beginning? Then his real body was just watching the battle from the sidelines? That final sword formation... even with my cultivation at the first level of the Heavenly Martial Realm, I would definitely be injured if I faced it head-on!"

On the arena, Gu Sheng slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air, dispelling the remaining sword energy around him.

He glanced indifferently at the audience and spoke again.

"next."

These three words caused everyone in the Xuanxu Sect to take a step back.

In less than an hour, they had witnessed too many of their fellow disciples die at Gu Sheng's hands. From initial anger to current fear, their psychological defenses had completely collapsed.

Gu Sheng's gaze finally landed on the Xuanxu Sect Master. Their eyes met in mid-air, as if sparks were flying.

"Little beast!"

The Xuanxu Sect Master's eyes widened in fury, and his aura began to surge wildly.

"I will take your life today!"

Just as he was about to make a forceful move, a white figure appeared beside Gu Sheng.

The newcomer was dressed in pristine white, possessed unparalleled beauty, and exuded a powerful, suffocating aura.

"Peak of the Heavenly Martial Realm?!"

The Xuanxu Sect Master suddenly stopped, his face turning extremely ugly.

Tantai Xueli stood with her hands behind her back, a slight smile playing on her lips.

"Today I will protect Gu Sheng; whoever comes will die."

Her voice was soft, yet carried an undeniable authority.

Almost simultaneously, Long Yundao also flew onto the arena, standing on the other side of Gu Sheng to show his stance.

"Long Yundao! You also wish to be an enemy of my Xuanxu Sect?"

The Xuanxu Sect Master shouted sternly.

Long Yundao smiled calmly.

"Gu Sheng is a disciple of my sect. If the sect leader intends to bully the weak, how can I, Long, stand idly by?"

The three parties are locked in a standoff, and the atmosphere is tense and ready to clash.

The Xuanxu Sect Master's expression shifted between light and dark, before he finally let out a cold snort.

"Fine! Very well! Today, with two Heavenly Martial Realm experts protecting this little beast, I admit defeat. But this matter will not end here! Gu Sheng, you have killed so many elders and disciples of my Xuanxu Sect; this enmity is irreconcilable!"

With that, he waved his sleeve and led the remaining disciples away, his back view looking particularly disheveled.

After the Xuanxu Sect members had gone far away, Tantai Xueli turned around and looked at Gu Sheng.

"How about that? Did I arrive just in time? That old bastard was really about to attack you, disregarding his status."

Gu Sheng's expression remained indifferent.

"Thank you."

"That's it?"

Tantai Xueli pouted.

"I came all the way here to save you, and you can't even say a kind word?"

Long Yundao interjected at the opportune moment.

"Thank you for your help, Senior Tantai."

Tantai Xueli waved her hand.

"Sect Leader Long, you don't need to be so polite. I didn't come here for you."

She stared intently at Gu Sheng.

"I have something important to tell you."

Gu Sheng frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then spoke.

"Go to my place."

Tantai Xueli nodded in satisfaction, then turned her gaze to Ye Jianjia, who had been standing on the high platform.

"Ye family girl, your family has been protected by Linlang Pavilion under Gu Sheng's instructions. Remember this favor."

After saying that, she didn't wait for Ye Jianjia's response before transforming into a streak of light and disappearing into the horizon.

Gu Sheng looked surprised, clearly not expecting Tantai Xueli to suddenly bring this up.

Ye Jianjia had already flown to the arena and stood in front of Gu Sheng with red eyes.

"Senior Brother Gu."

Her voice choked with emotion.

"The lives of more than three hundred members of the Ye family were all saved by my senior brother. I will never forget this kindness and virtue."

Gu Sheng's expression was slightly complicated, but in the end he simply said...

"Easy to do."

Gu Sheng stood with his hands behind his back, watching Ye Jianjia's departing figure disappear around the corner of the corridor before turning to face Long Yundao.

"Senior Brother Long, may I speak to you in private?"

Gu Sheng's voice was low, and a rare look of seriousness appeared between his brows.

A glint flashed in Long Yundao's eyes, and he waved his hand to set up a soundproof barrier.

"Junior Brother Gu, has something happened in the secret realm?"

Gu Sheng was straightforward.

"I've gotten myself into quite a bit of trouble during this trip to the secret realm. I can't go into details, but it might implicate the Imperial Clan."

Long Yundao frowned slightly, but did not immediately press for details. As the senior disciple of the Imperial Sect, he had already sensed from various clues that Gu Sheng was no ordinary person.

"I have obtained the 'All Paths Return to One' technique; it's time for me to leave."

Gu Sheng spoke calmly.

"But don't worry, senior brother, the cooperation between Tianlang City and Linlang Pavilion will not be affected. I will also leave some secret techniques as compensation."

Long Yundao remained silent for a moment, then suddenly chuckled softly.

"I knew this day would come. I just didn't expect it to come so soon."

He looked up and stared directly at Gu Sheng.

When do we set off?

"Within three to five days."

Gu Sheng looked towards the undulating mountains in the distance.

"I will not be leaving Great Wilderness City anytime soon, but I will no longer act as a disciple of the Imperial Sect."

These days, the imperial family has become like my own home.

Long Yundao patted Gu Sheng's shoulder with a strong thud.

"The Imperial Clan will always consider you one of their own. If you need anything, just say the word."

"Thank you."

Gu Sheng's lips curled up slightly.

"I will inform a few close fellow disciples when I leave, but there's no need to make a big fuss. I will come back to visit in the future."

Long Yundao removed the barrier, and the two exchanged a smile, everything understood without words.

Gu Sheng cupped his hands in farewell, and as he turned to leave, his clothes fluttered, his back straight and tall.

Back in his courtyard, Gu Shenggang pushed open the gate and smelled a cool, delicate fragrance.

In the pavilion, a graceful figure leaned lazily against a bench; it was none other than Tantai Xueli.

Today, she was unusually dressed in a form-fitting outfit, the black fabric outlining her breathtaking curves.

Her long, slender legs were crossed, gleaming in the setting sun. Seeing Gu Sheng enter, she slightly turned her head, her red lips parting slightly.

"Young Master Gu, I've been waiting for quite a while."

Gu Sheng suppressed the turmoil in his heart and strode into the pavilion.

"Is there something you need, Miss Tantai?"

Tantai Xueli sat up straight, her expression suddenly becoming serious.

"It's my sister's business."

Her condition has worsened; she won't live to see you become a sixth-grade alchemist.

Gu Sheng frowned.

"Has Miss Bingtang's cold poison flared up again?"

Tantai Xueli nodded, her eyes filled with anxiety.

"The original plan was to refine the Xuancha Golden Pill after your cultivation level improved, but now it has to be done sooner. I have a secret method that allows me to temporarily lend you my eighth-grade spiritual power to help you refine the pill."

Gu Sheng remained silent upon hearing this. He knew that this secret technique of transferring mental energy was extremely taxing on the user, causing weakness for several months at best, and damage to the very foundation at worst.

Seeing that Gu Sheng remained silent, Tantai Xueli bit her lip.

"I know this request is excessive, but I can't wait any longer, sister. If you agree, Linlang Pavilion will reward you handsomely."

"It's not about the compensation."

Gu Sheng shook his head.

"This secret technique has caused you considerable damage. You wouldn't have asked for it if the situation hadn't been critical."

Tantai Xueli looked surprised.

"Aren't you going to ask about the benefits first?"

Gu Sheng chuckled softly.

"While I, Gu Sheng, am not exactly a gentleman, I would never take advantage of someone in distress. Besides..."

He paused.

"Maintaining the relationship with Linlang Pavilion is a long-term strategy for me."

Tantai Xueli paused for a moment, then suddenly smiled.

“Young Master Gu is indeed extraordinary. I guarantee that as long as you refine the Nine-Turn Profound Golden Elixir, my sister and I will never treat you unfairly.”

"How about tomorrow afternoon? I need to make some preparations."

Gu Sheng asked.

"it is good!"

Tantai Xueli stood up, her waistline outlined by her tight-fitting clothes was breathtaking.

"I will come to pick you up at noon tomorrow."

She took two steps and then turned back.

"By the way, I heard you're leaving the Imperial Sect?"

Gu Sheng raised an eyebrow.

"You're well-informed."

"There is nothing in the Great Wilderness City that the Linglang Pavilion does not know."

Tantai Xueli gave him a meaningful look.

"But don't worry, we won't pry into your secret."

After Tantai Xueli left, Gu Sheng stood quietly in the courtyard for a moment, then went into the quiet room and sat cross-legged.

His cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds in the past three months, from the initial stage of the seventh rank to the current peak of the seventh rank. The speed of his progress has surprised even himself.

"The 'All Paths Return to One' technique is indeed profound."

Gu Sheng looked inward at his dantian, watching the slowly rotating chaotic vortex of energy, and sighed inwardly. But rapid progress also brought hidden dangers; his spiritual energy occasionally stagnated, a sign of an unstable foundation.

"It's time to go out and gain experience."

Gu Sheng muttered to himself. Now that his identity had been exposed, staying in the Imperial Sect would only bring trouble to the sect.

He planned to leave Great Wilderness City for a while after helping the Tantai sisters refine the elixir.

Gu Sheng sat cross-legged in the center of the quiet room, holding a high-grade spirit stone in each hand. As he circulated the Nine Dragons Universe Technique, the spirit stones dimmed at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Three breaths later, the spirit stone shattered with a "crack," turning into dust that fell softly from between his fingers.

"It's still too slow."

Gu Sheng opened his eyes, which gleamed with golden light.

"In my previous life, I pursued speed too much, which led to an unstable foundation and ultimately stopped at the peak of the Immortal Emperor."

He gently stroked the storage ring and took out two spirit stones.

This time, instead of rushing to absorb it, I used my spiritual power to carefully sense the flow of spiritual energy, ensuring that every bit of spiritual power was perfectly refined.

Suddenly, a barely audible sound came from outside the courtyard.

Gu Sheng frowned slightly.

In his perception, there was no one outside the courtyard gate, except for a note on the stone table, which was pressed down by a blue stone.

He appeared silently in the courtyard, flicked his fingertips, and the note flew into his palm.

The four delicate characters “To Senior Brother Qin” immediately caught my eye.

"Ye Jianjia?"

The note unfolds, the scent of ink still lingering.

Senior Brother Qin:

During her journey to the secret realm, Jianjia deeply felt her own weakness and how she had repeatedly burdened her senior brother. Her senior brother's kindness to the Ye family was immeasurable, and Jianjia had no way to repay him but to descend the mountain and gain experience. She vowed to return one day when she could become an asset to her senior brother.

—Reeds and rushes remain

A wisp of flame rose from Gu Sheng's palm, and the note instantly turned to ashes.

"He's a sensible person, though."

He watched the ashes drift away and muttered to himself.

"The imperial clan is indeed not suitable for her. However, her gratitude is a rare quality."

He had originally intended to inquire about the secret techniques left behind by Ling Qingyan from Ye Jianjia, but then he thought that he had already mastered the method of transforming Qi into form, and the others were just icing on the cake.

"Never mind, everyone has their own ambitions."

As dawn broke, Gu Sheng pushed open the door to the quiet room and ran into Long Yundao, who was hurrying over.

"Gu boy!"

The old sect leader held a letter in his hand, his brows furrowed.

"Have you seen that girl, Jianjia?"

Gu Sheng glanced at the letter and said knowingly.

"She left you a letter too?"

Long Yundao slapped his forehead.

"I've been so confused! Since that girl left me a farewell letter, she must have left one for you too."

He hesitated for a moment, then finally let out a long sigh.

"This girl has been groomed as my successor since she was a child; I've watched her grow up."

Gu Sheng understood the old man's disappointment and said calmly.

"Losing her wing might not be a bad thing for her. Given her personality, as long as she doesn't die, she will eventually return to inherit the imperial lineage."

Long Yundao paused for a moment, then smiled bitterly.

"You're right. But..."

He shook his head and then said...

"By the way, a disciple from the Great Wilderness Holy Academy has come to the sect's main hall and specifically requested to see you."

"The Great Wilderness Holy Academy?"

Gu Sheng raised an eyebrow.

"who?"

She called herself Shen Qingtan.

Long Yundao lowered his voice.

"This woman is somewhat strange."

Gu Sheng's heart stirred slightly.

"I gonna go see."

Inside the Imperial Ancestral Hall, a slender figure stood with her back to the hall's entrance.

The girl was dressed in a black outfit that clung to her body, outlining her breathtaking curves.

Her exposed waist was slender and strong, and her legs were long and straight, making her even thinner than Tantai Xueli.

What is most striking is the ferocious iron mask on her face, revealing only a pair of pitch-black eyes.

"You're Gu Sheng?"

Hearing footsteps, the girl asked without turning her head, her voice cold.

Gu Sheng slowly walked to her side and stopped three steps away.

"Shen Qingtan of the Great Wilderness Holy Academy?"

"Miss Shen, what brings you here?"

Shen Qingtan was straightforward.

"I want to kill Shen Qingyun."

Gu Sheng raised an eyebrow and chuckled softly.

“Miss Shen is too kind. You and your brother are both experts at the Heavenly Martial Realm. I am merely at the seventh level of the Profound Martial Realm, and I am afraid I cannot be of any help.”

"Why be so modest, Young Master Gu?"

Shen Qingtan took a step forward, her black outfit outlining her slender yet explosive figure.

"Your ability to defeat Shen Qingyun at the same cultivation level already proves everything with your talent and strength. Moreover..."

She paused.

"Your relationship with Linlang Pavilion is one of the reasons I sought you out."

"It seems Miss Shen has done a thorough investigation."

Gu Sheng said.

Ten days later.

Shen Qingtan didn't respond to him, and continued talking to herself.

"Shen Qingyun is leaving Great Wilderness City for the Southern Frontier. This is the best time to kill him."

Gu Sheng's smile vanished, his gaze sharpening. (End of Chapter)