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

"However, Gu Sheng must die!"

"What Grandfather meant was..."

"I have already figured out his background."

The old ancestor's eyes revealed a murderous intent.

"The Nine Great Grotto-Heavens are indeed astonishing, but he is ultimately only at the Earth Martial Realm. Once we return to Great Wilderness City, I will ask a few old friends to help us completely annihilate him!"

Meng Xiao hesitated.

"Could there be some powerful force behind Gu Sheng?"

"madness!"

The old ancestor shouted sternly.

"Since we've already formed an enmity, we must nip it in the bud! Otherwise, once he grows stronger, it will be the day my Meng family is wiped out! Remember, in the cultivation world, it's either you die or I die; there's no room for sentimentality!"

Meng Xiao trembled all over, then solemnly replied.

"Grandson will remember his grandfather's teachings!"

The ancestor said no more and focused all his energy on activating his escape light.

He appeared calm on the surface, but inside he was in turmoil.

Gu Sheng was only at the Earth Martial Realm, yet he was able to withstand his Ten Thousand Thunder Heart-Piercing Palm and almost beheaded him with a single sword strike! If this boy is not eliminated, he will surely become a great threat in the future!

Inside the labyrinth of divine craftsmanship, time seemed to stand still.

Gu Sheng sat cross-legged, surrounded by a faint golden halo. After more than ten hours of meditation, his injuries had mostly healed.

He slowly opened his eyes, a flash of brilliance in them, and his blood and qi surged within him, emitting a deep rumbling sound.

"Physical strength is still insufficient."

Gu Sheng looked inward at himself, his brows furrowing slightly. Although he had won the battle against the Meng family patriarch, it had also exposed the weaknesses of his physical body.

If it weren't for the support of the Dual Consciousness Sea Secret Technique, it would be difficult to withstand the full force of a Heavenly Martial Realm expert.

He stood up, his bones cracking with a crisp sound, and turned to look at Yue Shenggong, who stood quietly to the side.

"Thank you for protecting me, senior."

Yue Shenggong nodded expressionlessly, his hands forming a hand seal, and the Divine Craftsmanship Maze began to slowly dissipate. With a distortion in space, Gu Sheng reappeared in the dense forest of the Spirit Flame Mountains.

Sunlight filtered through the leaves, and Gu Sheng squinted, adjusting to the light.

He had just steadied himself when he heard a series of hurried footsteps behind him.

"Young Master Gu!"

Xie Qingxuan's voice was filled with undisguised surprise.

She strode forward, her eyes filled with disbelief.

"We've been looking for you for so long, and then you suddenly disappeared."

Gu Sheng turned around and saw Xie Qingxuan and Xie He standing not far away.

Xie Qingxuan's clothes were somewhat disheveled, clearly indicating that she had been on a long journey; Xie He kept his head down, not daring to meet his gaze.

"I have a magical artifact that can conceal my whereabouts."

Gu Sheng said it casually.

"I was injured in the fight with the Meng family patriarch and need to recuperate."

"The patriarch of the Meng family?!"

Xie Qingxuan gasped, her beautiful eyes widening.

"That Heavenly Martial Realm expert?"

Gu Sheng nodded slightly, saying nothing more. But Xie Qingxuan was inwardly utterly shocked—this seemingly ordinary young man could actually contend with a Heavenly Martial Realm expert and even severely injure him!

Xie Qingxuan bowed respectfully.

"Young Master Gu, when we invited you, I only considered you a fellow martial artist of the same level. Now that I know your strength, three hundred high-grade spirit stones are simply not enough to pay you. Please, you must come back to Great Wilderness City with us. The Xie family will surely reward you handsomely!"

Gu Sheng shook his head, his tone indifferent.

"I came to the Spirit Flame Mountains for my own reasons, and I'm just accompanying you to offer my assistance. Three hundred spirit stones are enough."

"But."

"If you really want to raise the price."

Gu Sheng interrupted her, a faint smile playing on his lips.

"The Xie family may not be able to afford a martial artist with the combat power of the Heavenly Martial Realm."

Xie Qingxuan was speechless.

She understood that Gu Sheng's words were true—in the Great Wilderness City, experts at the Heavenly Martial Realm were already top-tier beings, and any family would spare no expense to win them over.

Three hundred high-grade spirit stones are indeed barely enough to persuade even a peak Earth Martial Realm cultivator to join.

"Let's consider this a good deed."

Gu Sheng said calmly, turning his gaze to the majestic mountain range in the distance.

Xie Qingxuan's eyes were filled with complex emotions, a mixture of gratitude and unspeakable feelings.

She bit her lip and ultimately gave up.

At this moment, Xie He cautiously approached, his face full of fawning smiles.

"Senior Gu, I was blind to your greatness before, you are very magnanimous."

Gu Sheng didn't even glance at him, but spoke directly to Xie Qingxuan.

"There is a secret realm hidden in the Spirit Flame Mountains. The Spirit Flame Immortal Herb you are looking for should be in that secret realm."

"Secret realm?"

Xie Qingxuan asked in surprise.

"No wonder we searched for so long without finding it."

"The entrance to the secret realm is located in the heart of the mountains."

Gu Sheng's gaze was deep.

"Let's go straight there."

Xie Qingxuan and Xie He exchanged a glance and nodded simultaneously. They were naturally more than happy to have a powerful figure like Gu Sheng leading them.

Just as the three were about to set off, Gu Sheng suddenly stopped and frowned slightly.

He sensed something was amiss, as if something was watching him from the shadows.

"what happened?"

Xie Qingxuan noticed his unusual behavior and asked in a low voice.

Gu Sheng did not answer immediately, but instead quietly activated the Dual Consciousness Sea Secret Technique, spreading his spiritual power in all directions.

However, after scanning the area within a hundred feet, they found nothing.

"strangeness."

Gu Sheng muttered to himself.

"There seems to be someone, but we can't find any trace of them."

Xie Qingxuan nervously looked around, but the only sound in the dense forest was the rustling of leaves in the wind; she could not see anything unusual.

"It might be an illusion."

Gu Sheng finally shook his head.

"Let's go."

The three continued deeper into the mountains, their figures quickly disappearing into the dense jungle.

About two hundred feet behind them, a slender figure slowly emerged from behind a tree.

Liu Qingyun's face was gloomy, and her eyes were full of resentment.

"Xie Qingxuan, what makes you so special that you always get the protection of the powerful?"

She muttered through gritted teeth, her fingers unconsciously stroking the jade pendant on her chest.

The jade pendant emitted a faint blue light, forming an invisible barrier. It was this barrier that rendered Gu Sheng's spiritual probe fruitless.

"Senior Brother Gu, is it really possible for us to find that thousand-year-old Fire Spirit Mushroom?"

Xie Qingxuan asked softly, her forehead beaded with sweat, but she couldn't hide the anticipation in her eyes.

Gu Sheng did not turn around, but simply nodded slightly.

"According to ancient records, fire lingzhi grows in extremely hot places. It is most likely to grow near the main peak of the Lingyan Mountains."

"Junior Sister Qingxuan, don't worry."

The burly young man at the back laughed.

"With Senior Brother Gu leading the way, there shouldn't be any problems."

Upon hearing this, Xie Qingxuan blushed slightly and secretly glanced at the tall, straight back in front of her.

Suddenly, Gu Sheng raised his hand to signal to stop.

He frowned slightly, raised his right hand, and an invisible spiritual wave spread forward.

"It's weird."

Gu Sheng said in a low voice.

Xie He immediately looked around alertly.

"Monster?"

"No."

Gu Sheng shook his head, his eyes filled with doubt.

"We just passed through a barrier."

Xie Qingxuan opened her eyes wide in surprise.

"A barrier? I don't feel anything."

"It's a formation."

Gu Sheng explained.

"It's very well hidden. If it weren't for my special mental strength, I wouldn't have been able to detect it."

The three continued on their way and soon arrived at the foot of the main peak.

The sight before her made Xie Qingxuan gasp – the mountaintop that should have been towering into the clouds was actually a huge volcanic crater, with lava flowing slowly deep inside, emitting a scorching heat.

"How is this possible?"

Xie Qingxuan stammered.

"From the outside, the main peak looks completely intact!"

A glint of light flashed in Gu Sheng's eyes.

"An illusion. That formation not only concealed the entrance, but also altered the appearance of the entire mountain."

He turned to Xie He.

"Check the surroundings for any traces of monsters."

Xie He nodded, and in a flash, he disappeared into the dense forest.

Although he was not as strong as Gu Sheng, as a body cultivator, his perception was far beyond that of ordinary people.

Xie Qingxuan gazed at the crater, her eyes filled with both fear and anticipation.

"Senior Brother Gu, could the Fire Spirit Mushroom be inside?"

Gu Sheng did not answer immediately. He closed his eyes and focused his mind, extending his spiritual energy towards the crater. After a moment, he opened his eyes, his brows slightly furrowed.

"The entrance to the secret realm may be in the lava."

"Then how do we get in?"

Xie Qingxuan said urgently.

"Grandpa's injuries can't be delayed any longer!"

Gu Sheng gave her a reassuring look.

"Don't rush. I sense that the entrance is connected to the formation, and it may only appear during the day. It's getting late now, so let's set up camp as planned and explore again tomorrow."

Xie Qingxuan suddenly realized what was going on, her eyes filled with admiration.

"Senior Brother Gu has really thought this through."

At this moment, Xie He returned and dusted himself off.

"There are no powerful demonic beasts within a three-mile radius, only some small beasts, which are not a concern."

"Thanks for your hard work."

Gu Sheng nodded.

"I'll take the night shift tonight."

Xie He grinned.

"How could I let my senior brother go through all that trouble? I'll do it myself. We'll still need your help to enter the secret realm tomorrow."

Gu Sheng thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

"Alright. But..."

He paused, a wary glint in his eyes.

"I have a feeling that something is amiss. You should remain vigilant at night."

Xie He and Xie Qingxuan exchanged a glance. Although they didn't understand why, they still solemnly agreed.

As night fell, the three set up camp not far from the crater.

Xie paced around the camp, cautiously observing his surroundings.

Gu Sheng and Xie Qingxuan went to their respective tents to rest.

Unbeknownst to them, a slender figure was lurking silently in an ancient tree hundreds of feet away from the camp.

Liu Qingyun clung tightly to the tree trunk, a simple jade pendant on her chest emitting a faint glow.

"Hmph, Gu Sheng, let's see where you can run this time."

She muttered to herself, her eyes filled with resentment.

The jade pendant's light suddenly intensified for a moment, and Liu Qingyun's expression changed slightly. She quickly took out a talisman from her bosom and crushed it.

Several dark figures descended from the sky, led by a young man in a golden robe with a cold face and an arrogant air between his brows.

"Liu Qingyun, what are you doing hiding here?"

The young man in the golden robe, Xu Hansong, questioned coldly, his eyes filled with displeasure.

Liu Qingyun immediately put on a fawning expression.

"Senior Brother Xu, please calm down. My little sister has discovered a secret realm and was just about to inform you."

"Secret realm?"

Xu Hansong raised an eyebrow.

"where?"

Liu Qingyun pointed towards the crater.

"It's over there, but..."

She pretended to hesitate.

"Gu Sheng and his team have already discovered it."

"Gu Sheng?"

Xu Hansong's pupils suddenly contracted, and his voice rose sharply.

"Are you talking about Gu Sheng, the one who stole the fragments of the Tongming Mirror?"

Liu Qingyun was secretly delighted, but pretended to be terrified on the surface.

"It was him.

The three of them were all quite strong, especially Gu Sheng.

"Shut up!"

Xu Hansong interrupted sharply, his eyes blazing with murderous intent.

"Good, very good. He escaped by chance last time, but this time we will take his life!"

Liu Qingyun feigned concern.

"Senior Brother Xu, Gu Sheng is cunning and treacherous, you must be careful."

Xu Hansong sneered.

"Someone as insignificant as Gu Sheng dares to make me wary?"

He turned and gave orders to his four subordinates behind him.

"I've laid a trap; tonight I'll make sure he dies a horrible death!"

Liu Qingyun quickly replied.

"Senior Brother Xu is truly awe-inspiring. My strength is too weak, and I'm afraid I'll hold you back. Perhaps I should provide support from the outside?"

Xu Hansong glanced at her disdainfully.

"what ever."

After saying that, he waved his sleeve and, with his four subordinates, took to the air and flew towards the main peak.

Once they were out of sight, the fawning on Liu Qingyun's face vanished instantly, replaced by a cold sneer.

"Fool, you think you can kill Gu Sheng? But being my pawn would be perfect."

She gently touched the jade pendant on her chest, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

"Hopefully that person can arrive in time."

At the same time, Gu Sheng in the camp suddenly opened his eyes.

Although he couldn't find Liu Qingyun's whereabouts, he sensed several powerful auras approaching. A wisp of azure true energy quietly gathered in his palm, and he silently sat up, his gaze fixed on the tent entrance.

"The auras of five Heavenly Martial Realm experts are approaching the main peak."

Gu Sheng muttered to himself and quickly got up.

His figure appeared like a ghost in the moonlight, and he arrived at Xie Qingxuan's tent in a few leaps.

"Qingxuan!"

Gu Sheng called out in a low voice.

The tent flap was lifted, and Xie Qingxuan's beautiful face appeared before him, her eyes filled with inquiry.

“If a powerful figure approaches, you and Xie He should immediately hide in the cave behind the mountain.”

Gu Sheng spoke urgently.

"Do not emit any spiritual energy fluctuations."

Xie Qingxuan's expression changed, but she quickly regained her composure.

"What about you?"

"I'll go meet them."

Gu Sheng's eyes were cold.

"Don't worry, I have a measure."

Xie Qingxuan nodded and turned to wake Xie He, who was still fast asleep.

After watching them leave, Gu Sheng turned and sped towards the mountaintop.

In the night sky, five streaks of light pierced the darkness and stopped above the main peak of Spirit Flame Mountain.

The light dissipated, revealing five figures, the leader of whom was none other than Xu Hansong, an elder of the Sun Moon Sect.

"Who's down there?"

A loud voice came from the air.

"The Spirit Flame Mountain Secret Realm has been occupied by our Sun Moon Sect. All irrelevant personnel, please leave immediately!"

Gu Sheng stood atop the mountain, his robes fluttering in the wind, looking up at the crowd in the sky. When he heard the words "Sun and Moon Sect," his expression froze slightly.

"Sun Moon Sect?"

Gu Sheng thought to himself.

"What a small world!"

Just then, a chilling voice rang out.

"Gu Sheng? It's you!"

Gu Sheng looked in the direction of the sound and saw that Xu Hansong's sinister face looked particularly ferocious in the moonlight.

The grudges from back in the Great Wilderness City surged into his mind, and Gu Sheng's eyes turned cold.

"Elder Xu, how have you been?"

Gu Sheng said calmly, his voice revealing neither joy nor anger.

Xu Hansong's eyes flashed with murderous intent.

"Very well! Today is the perfect day to take your head and wash away the shame of my Sun Moon Sect in the Great Wilderness City!"

Gu Sheng sneered.

"Elder Xu, you have quite the arrogance. I am now a citizen of Great Wilderness City. If you kill me, your Sun Moon Sect may not be able to bear the consequences."

Among the Sun Moon Sect members, a middle-aged man's expression changed slightly upon hearing this, and he whispered. (End of Chapter)