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

"With my shadow, I will protect my lord's life!"

With a cold shout, Ying formed a hand seal in front of his chest, and a spear made entirely of shadow appeared out of thin air.

She hurled her spear at the second blood dragon, and shadow and crimson light collided violently in mid-air. The blood dragon was utterly shattered, but the shadow itself was also bleeding from its seven orifices due to the backlash, and its body swayed precariously.

"This is impossible!"

The Blood Fiend Twins stared in horror at the shadow whose aura was surging, and fear finally showed on their faces.

Shadow didn't give them time to react, appearing in front of them in a flash.

Holding a shadow spear in each hand, she plunged it into the chests of two powerful cultivators at the Grandmaster level without hesitation.

"burst."

"Shadow said softly."

The shadow spear exploded inside the enemy's body. The Blood Demon Duo didn't even have time to scream before they were blasted to pieces. Shadow stood there, the eerie blue flames still burning on her body, but her life force was rapidly waning.

"film!"

Gu Sheng abruptly stopped his healing and staggered to his feet.

He could see clearly that the shadow had ignited the primordial fire, burning its life force in exchange for power.

Xiao Mengdie rushed over from afar and was so shocked by what she saw that she was speechless.

Xiao Xuance struggled to his feet and breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that the enemy had been eliminated, but he was immediately shocked by Ying's condition.

Ying slowly turned around and looked at Gu Sheng.

Her mask had shattered in the battle, revealing a pale yet beautiful face. Blood trickled from the corner of her mouth, yet a satisfied smile graced her lips.

"Master, we're safe."

Ying's voice was weak, and her body began to lean forward uncontrollably.

Ignoring his own injuries, Gu Sheng rushed forward and caught Ying.

He could sense that Shadow's life was rapidly slipping away under the scorching heat of the primordial fire.

"Silly girl, who told you to do that!"

Gu Sheng's voice trembled, his eyes filled with sorrow.

Ying smiled weakly.

"The shadow is the master's shadow, and the shadow should shield the master from all danger."

Gu Sheng held Ying tightly, feeling the body temperature of the person in his arms dropping rapidly.

Without the slightest hesitation, Gu Sheng's soul power began to surge wildly within him.

"Nephew Gu! Your injury!"

Xiao Xuance exclaimed in surprise.

Gu Sheng ignored it. A gigantic phantom of a soul appeared behind him, reaching to the heavens and earth, radiating a suffocating pressure. The phantom reached out and gently pressed its hand on Gu Sheng's body.

"Destroy!"

Gu Sheng gave a low shout.

The power of her soul surged into Ying's body, forcibly extinguishing the flames of her primordial energy.

Shadow let out a painful groan, but the rate at which his life was slipping away had clearly slowed.

After completing all this, Gu Sheng could no longer hold on, spitting out a mouthful of blood and collapsing to his knees.

Gu Sheng's consciousness slowly rose from the chaos, as if traversing endless darkness.

The first thing he felt was a sharp, stabbing pain throughout his body's meridians, like thousands of red-hot steel needles piercing his flesh at the same time.

The nine grotto-heavens spun wildly in his dantian, devouring the sparse spiritual energy around him. Each inhalation and exhalation caused his internal organs to tremble.

"Uh"

A muffled groan escaped from his chapped lips as Gu Sheng struggled to open his eyes.

Sunlight streamed through the window and onto the bed, blurring his vision.

He tried to mobilize his internal energy, but found that his meridians were empty and he could not even complete the most basic circulation.

"A physical body at the fifth level of the Physical Fitness Realm is still too weak."

Gu Sheng sighed inwardly, recalling the scene three days ago when he forcibly activated the power of his past life's origin.

That body, tempered and refined by the Nine Revolutions Profound Technique, was so fragile in the face of even a fraction of the original power. If it weren't for Ying's desperate protection, it would probably have been destroyed long ago.

Suddenly, a basin of water fell to the ground outside the door with a crisp sound, followed by hurried footsteps.

"Senior Brother Gu! You're finally awake!"

Xiao Mengdie appeared at the door, her eyes red, clearly having not had a proper rest for many days.

Seeing Gu Sheng try to sit up, she rushed to the bedside in three quick steps, but then stopped a step away, feeling helpless.

"Don't move! Your meridians have just begun to heal!"

Gu Sheng forced a pale smile.

"How long have I been in a coma?"

"Three whole days!"

Xiao Mengdie's voice trembled, and her fingers unconsciously twisted the hem of her clothes.

"Your flesh and blood tore apart and regenerated all over your body; even your father said he had never seen such severe injuries."

Gu Sheng's gaze swept across the room, his brows furrowing slightly.

Where is the shadow?

Xiao Mengdie said in a low voice.

"Pavilion Master Tantai took her back to Linlang Pavilion. Miss Ying's primordial fire is almost completely burned out and requires a special magic array to recover. Originally, Pavilion Master Tantai wanted to take you with him, but your injuries are too severe, and you cannot withstand a long journey."

Gu Sheng remained silent for a moment, then said softly.

"Is she okay?"

"His life is not in danger, but..."

Xiao Mengdie bit her lip.

"Pavilion Master Tantai said that Miss Ying's essence needs to be cultivated again, and it may be difficult for her to return to her peak in the short term."

"I owe her my life."

Gu Sheng's voice was deep.

He forced himself to sit up straight despite the excruciating pain, and the nine grotto-heavens suddenly accelerated their operation, forming a visible vortex of spiritual energy within the room.

Xiao Mengdie exclaimed in surprise upon seeing this.

"What are you doing! Stop right now!"

"It doesn't matter."

Gu Sheng's forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat.

“I know my body well. Please ask Miss Mengdie to inform Palace Master Xiao that I have woken up.”

Xiao Mengdie hesitated, then stamped her foot, turned around, and ran out of the room.

Before long, a streak of light pierced the sky, and Xiao Xuance strode into the house, followed by Xiao Mengdie, whose face was full of worry.

"Nephew Gu!"

Xiao Xuance's voice was loud and clear, but his eyes were full of concern.

"You're finally awake! I've been examining your injuries every day for the past three days, and the extent of damage to your meridians is simply horrifying!"

Gu Sheng clasped his hands in a gesture of respect.

"Thank you for your concern, Uncle Xiao. My injuries have begun to heal, and I only need to replenish my true energy to return to my peak condition."

Xiao Xuance stroked his beard and nodded, then suddenly reached out and placed his hand on Gu Sheng's shoulder, channeling a gentle stream of true energy into his body.

Gu Sheng did not resist, allowing the true energy to travel and explore within his meridians.

"Weird!"

Xiao Xuance withdrew his hand, his face showing surprise.

"If an ordinary person's meridians were damaged to this extent, they would need at least six months to recover. But you have only been injured for three days, and new shoots have already sprouted from the broken parts!"

Gu Sheng smiled without saying a word.

He knew that this was the result of the combined effect of the Nine Revolutions Mystic Art and the nine grotto-heavens, but he couldn't say it outright.

Xiao Xuance did not press further, but instead spoke seriously.

"Thanks to young friend Gu for turning the tide, otherwise my Wanling Palace would have been in grave danger."

After the fire of Japan's origin erupted, I annihilated all the remaining enemies, leaving not a single one alive!

"Uncle Xiao, you flatter me."

Gu Sheng shook his head.

“If it weren’t for Ying risking her life to protect me, I would have been reduced to ashes long ago.”

Upon hearing the mention of Ying, Xiao Xuance's expression turned solemn.

"Miss Ying is indeed admirable. However..."

He changed the subject.

"Nephew Gu's forceful use of power beyond the limits of the physical body may have serious consequences."

Gu Sheng smiled bitterly.

"Uncle Xiao has keen insight. To be honest, I was just about to ask if there are any places near Great Wilderness City where one can strengthen their physical body?"

Xiao Xuance's eyes lit up.

"What a coincidence! There is a Spirit Flame Mountain 20,000 miles to the south. The lava pool in the mountain is the place where an ancient true dragon perished. It can be called a holy land for body tempering cultivators!"

"A true dragon has fallen?" Gu Sheng's pupils contracted slightly. A true dragon is a divine beast of heaven and earth, and even its remaining essence and blood after death contain supreme power.

"good."

Xiao Xuance nodded.

"That lava pool erupts with dragon breath once every hundred years, and the bottom of the pool is deposited with 'dragon blood crystals' formed from the essence of true dragons. However..."

He looked troubled.

"Lingyan Mountain is fraught with danger, not only because of lava beasts, but also because powerful figures from various factions are vying for the Dragon Blood Crystal."

A fighting spirit ignited in Gu Sheng's eyes.

"Just to my liking."

"Gu Sheng!"

Xiao Mengdie suddenly spoke up.

"Your injuries haven't healed yet, how can you take such a risk?"

She turned to Xiao Xuance.

"Father, please persuade him!"

Xiao Xuance, however, burst into laughter.

“Dream Butterfly, everyone is equal before the true dragon. Since Nephew Gu has this intention, how can I, an old man, stop him?”

He looked at Gu Sheng.

“However, there’s no need to rush. You should rest and recuperate for a day until you are in the best condition before setting off. I will go to the Scripture Pavilion to look up relevant records about Lingyan Mountain.”

After Xiao Xuance left, Xiao Mengdie stood by the bed, biting her lip, her eyes filled with reluctance and worry.

"Miss Mengdie, there's no need to worry about it."

Gu Sheng said in a gentle voice.

"I will come back to visit once my physical body breaks through to a higher level."

"Someone is thinking of you!"

Xiao Mengdie blushed slightly, then said seriously.

"I just think you don't take good care of yourself! Ying-guniang risked her life to save you, and you're going on a dangerous adventure as soon as you wake up."

Gu Sheng's expression darkened.

"That's why I need to become stronger."

He raised his palm, and a wisp of true energy flowed around his fingertips.

"If my physical body hadn't been so weak, this wouldn't have happened."

Xiao Mengdie suddenly reached out and pressed down on his wrist.

"Promise me you'll come back safely."

The warmth emanating from the girl's palm startled Gu Sheng, and he nodded solemnly.

"must."

As night fell, Gu Sheng sat cross-legged, attempting to condense his second sea of ​​consciousness.

The painful memory of self-destruction of his consciousness was still fresh, but he had to recover his mental strength as soon as possible.

Just as his consciousness sank into the depths of his sea of ​​consciousness, he was surprised to find that his second sea of ​​consciousness, which should have been shattered, was actually much larger than it had been before the self-destruction!
"This is."

Gu Sheng looked into his inner sea of ​​consciousness and saw a silver ocean with surging waves, its edges constantly expanding outwards.

His mental strength had already reached the peak of the fourth rank, just one step away from the fifth rank.

"Tantai Xueli's Secret Method of Spiritual Unity"

Gu Sheng suddenly realized.

At that time, Tantai Xueli forcibly resonated with his sea of ​​consciousness with her eighth-grade spirit, unintentionally expanding the upper limit of his spirit. Just like a riverbed becomes wider after being washed by a flood.

"Misfortune may be a blessing in disguise."

Gu Sheng's lips curled up slightly.

He composed himself and began to repair the last cracks in his sea of ​​consciousness.

Silver spiritual energy, under the control of consciousness, wove into a net, filling in every tiny tear.

As the first rays of dawn pierced through the window screen, Gu Sheng suddenly opened his eyes, his pupils flashing with a silver light that quickly disappeared.

He stood up, feeling refreshed and invigorated, and even the stinging pain in his meridians had lessened considerably.

"It's time to go."

He straightened his clothes.

As Gu Sheng stepped out of the main hall of Wanling Palace, the afterglow of the setting sun shone on the dilapidated palace walls, gilding the broken stone pillars and collapsed halls with a blood-red hue.

The air was filled with a faint smell of burnt earth, a stark contrast to the scene of Wanling Palace in my memory, where it was filled with spiritual energy and cranes circled overhead.

"Senior Gu!"

A young disciple hurried past carrying several broken stone bricks. Upon seeing Gu Sheng, he immediately stopped and bowed deeply.

His forehead was still wrapped in bandages, and his sleeves were covered in dust, but his eyes shone with gratitude.

Gu Sheng nodded slightly.

"How's the injury?"

"Thanks to the senior, I am now out of danger."

The young disciple's voice was choked with emotion.

"If it weren't for your intervention, senior, we would probably be in serious trouble."

Gu Sheng patted him on the shoulder.

"The Palace of Ten Thousand Spirits has a profound foundation; its reconstruction is only a matter of time. Go ahead, don't keep the elders waiting."

The young disciple nodded emphatically, picked up the stone bricks, and hurried away.

Gu Sheng watched his retreating figure, his gaze sweeping over the busy figures around him—dozens of disciples were clearing the ruins and moving building materials, while several elders were directing operations from a distance.

Although the scene is devastated, life is beginning to sprout anew from the ruins.

"Nephew Gu."

A gentle voice came from behind.

Gu Sheng turned around and saw Xiao Xuance standing at the entrance of the main hall, his green robe fluttering in the wind.

The Palace Master of Wanling Palace was still somewhat pale, but his demeanor remained calm and composed.

"Uncle Xiao."

Gu Sheng bowed with his hands clasped in greeting.

Has your injury improved?

Xiao Xuance gave a bitter smile.

"It can't compare to Nephew Gu's rapid recovery. He returned to his peak in just one day, and even his mental strength has improved. Such talent is truly enviable."

Gu Sheng's lips curled up slightly.

It was just luck.

The mental impact of the blood demon's dying counterattack actually helped clear a blockage in my sea of ​​consciousness.

"Are there really no hidden dangers?"

Xiao Xuance frowned slightly, his eyes filled with worry.

"The power of the Blood Demon is unpredictable and difficult to fathom. If you experience any discomfort, the Myriad Spirits Palace will certainly do its utmost to assist you."

Gu Sheng's eyes held a sly glint.

"Is Uncle Xiao hoping I'll leave behind a hidden danger so he can extort a few more bottles of pills from Wanling Palace?"

"Hahaha—cough cough!"

Xiao Xuance's laughter aggravated his internal injuries, and he quickly pressed his chest, but he still couldn't hide his laughter.

"Nephew Gu's words are sharper than your sword. Never mind, since you're alright, I'm relieved."

The two walked side by side on the gravel path.

In the distance, several disciples were repairing a collapsed pavilion. Upon seeing the two pass by, they all stopped what they were doing and bowed.

Xiao Xuance suddenly stopped and took out a roll of yellowed parchment from his storage ring.

"This is what I promised you."

Gu Sheng took the parchment and slowly unfolded it. The paper was yellowed and brittle, and the ink on it had become blurred due to its age, with only the outline of the mountains and a few markings barely discernible.

"A map of the Spirit Flame Mountain Secret Realm?"

Gu Sheng gently traced the blurred lines with his fingertips.

"It looks like it's been around for a while."

"It's an antique from three hundred years ago."

Xiao Xuance sighed.

"My master once explored that secret realm and drew this map upon his return. Unfortunately, the passage of time, coupled with the fact that the entrance to the secret realm seems to move on its own, means that its exact location can no longer be determined."

Gu Sheng carefully examined the blurry markings on the map, his gaze lingering on a particular spot for a moment.

"It's alright, I have my own way of finding the entrance."

Xiao Xuance hesitated, then finally just sighed softly.

"The Spirit Flame Mountain Secret Realm is extremely dangerous; even a powerful Earth Martial Realm expert would face a near-certain death if they entered. Are you truly determined to go?"

Gu Sheng put away the map and gazed at the darkening horizon in the distance. (End of Chapter)