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

He forced a smile.

"Pavilion Master Tantai is joking. With your true self absent, it is unlikely that you can convince the public to believe that you can destroy our two sects with just your spiritual power."

"is it?"

Tantai Bingtang's voice suddenly took on a playful tone. The next moment, a crystalline thread appeared out of thin air at the Grand Elder's neck, as thin as a hair yet radiating a bone-chilling cold.

"Why would I need to come in person to kill you?"

"laugh--"

With a soft sound, the Grand Elder's head separated from his body. Strangely, no blood spurted from the severed neck; instead, it was covered with a thin layer of ice.

His body stiffened and fell to the ground, but his head remained suspended in mid-air, his eyes filled with disbelief and terror.

"what--!"

The head emitted a piercing scream, its voice filled with terror.

"Impossible! A mere mental clone can sever my physical body... You've already reached that level?!"

This scene caused both powerful figures to change color.

Even if a powerful cultivator at the Sect Realm has their physical body severed, they will not die, but rebuilding their physical body will require at least ten years of arduous work.

What's even more terrifying is that Tantai Bingtang herself didn't even arrive; her mere spiritual clone possessed such power.
Tantai Bingtang's illusory figure hovered in mid-air, her long silver hair moving without wind, and her eyes seemed to hold the movement of stars.

She was merely a spiritual avatar, yet she made the sect-level experts of the Divine Blood Sect and the Sun Moon Sect feel as if they were facing a formidable enemy.

"Do you all still want to remove Gu from the game?"

Gu Sheng stood with his hands behind his back, a faint smile playing on his lips.

His voice wasn't loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.

The shirtless youth from the Divine Blood Sect broke out in a cold sweat and quietly transmitted his voice to his master beside him.

"Master, Gu Sheng is only at the Earth Martial Realm. Even if he enters the secret realm, he might not be a match for me. To provoke Tantai Bingtang, who is suspected to be at the King Realm, for this would be a huge loss."

Within the Sun Moon Sect camp, Xu Hansong's expression also shifted as he transmitted his voice to the Grand Elder.

"Elder, clashing with the Linglang Pavilion now will only allow the Divine Blood Sect to reap the benefits. There will be plenty of opportunities to kill Gu Sheng; perhaps we should..."

The two experts at the Grandmaster level exchanged a glance, both seeing apprehension in each other's eyes.

They couldn't be sure how many more times Tantai Bingtang's avatar could make a move, nor could they withstand the wrath of a King Realm expert.

"Hmph, since Linlang Pavilion has stepped forward, we'll give them face today."

The elder of the Divine Blood Sect snorted coldly and waved his sleeve.

"All disciples, listen to my command and enter the secret realm in an orderly manner!"

A glint flashed in Gu Sheng's eyes, and he turned to Xie Qingxuan and Xie He and whispered something.

"go!"

The three of them were the first to pass through the bronze gate.

In an instant, a blinding white light enveloped his vision, and Gu Sheng felt dizzy. When he opened his eyes again, he found himself in an unfamiliar world.

"Is this the undiscovered secret realm?"

Xie Qingxuan looked around curiously, her beautiful eyes shining with excitement.

Gu Sheng did not answer immediately, but closed his eyes and concentrated.

Within a range of two thousand feet, lava flows and heat waves roll, which is very similar to the volcanic environment at the entrance.

But on a towering mountain peak thousands of feet away, faint fluctuations of rich life energy emanated from the crater.

"Anything discovered?"

Xie He keenly noticed the change in Gu Sheng's expression.

Gu Sheng opened his eyes and pointed to the mountain peak in the distance.

“There’s something unusual there. The life energy is extremely concentrated. There’s a high chance that there’s a Spirit Flame Immortal Herb.”

He paused, then lowered his voice.

"However, the people from the Divine Blood Sect and the Sun Moon Sect will catch up soon, so we need to hurry."

Xie Qingxuan gripped the long sword at her waist, her eyes blazing with fighting spirit.

"Let's hurry up and leave, don't let them get the upper hand!"

Without further hesitation, the three sped towards the mountain peak.

As Gu Sheng sped along, he kept his mental energy at its maximum range, remaining vigilant for potential dangers.

Shortly after they left, figures began to appear one after another at the bronze gate.

Xu Hansong and the shirtless youth entered the secret realm almost simultaneously. With a quick glance, they immediately spotted the direction in which Gu Sheng and the other two had disappeared.

Blood-red magma churned inside the crater.

Gu Sheng stood on the edge of the volcano, his black robe lifted by the heat wave, revealing a bronze mirror hanging at his waist—the very fragment of the Tongming Treasure Mirror he had taken from Xu Hansong.

"Young Master Gu, that is the Spirit Flame Immortal Herb!"

Xie Qingxuan suddenly pointed to the center of the lava lake, her voice trembling slightly with excitement.

A small, scarlet grass floated with the lava, its seven leaves unfurling like flames.

Gu Sheng glanced at the immortal herb and nodded slightly.

"It certainly contains a powerful vitality."

He turned to look at Xie Qingxuan, whose fair face was flushed red by the lava, her eyes filled with hope.

"Young Master Gu, this is the Xie family."

Xie Qingxuan bit her lower lip, her fingers unconsciously twisting together.

"The Xie family is willing to pay any price to save Grandpa."

Xie He stood behind him, not saying a word, but the pleading look in his eyes was equally obvious.

"I've agreed to help, and I won't go back on my word."

Gu Sheng said calmly.

"This magical herb is useless to me."

Tears welled up in Xie Qingxuan's eyes instantly. Just as she was about to express her gratitude, her expression suddenly changed.

Gu Sheng also turned around at the same time, his gaze shooting towards the mountain road behind him—two groups of people were approaching the crater from different directions.

"It came so quickly."

Gu Sheng narrowed his eyes.

On the left side of the mountain path, Xu Hansong, dressed in pure white, was followed by four powerful elders and dozens of Earth Martial Realm warriors; on the right side was a shirtless young man with muscles bulging like cast iron, none other than Zhang Tianxing of the Divine Blood Sect.

"Gu Sheng!"

Xu Hansong spotted the figure in black robes in the distance, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

"Let's see where you run this time!"

Zhang Tianxing ignored Gu Sheng completely, his gaze fixed on the blood-red lava lake, and suddenly burst into wild laughter.

"Hahaha! It really is the essence blood of the Divine Phoenix! The ancient records are actually true!"

Gu Sheng frowned slightly; Zhang Tianxing's actions were indeed as mad as the rumors suggested.

He whispered to the Xie siblings.

"Step back and do not approach the edge of the crater."

Xie He nervously tugged at his sister's sleeve.

"Miss, we..."

"As you wish, Young Master Gu."

Although Xie Qingxuan was worried about the immortal herb, she also knew that the situation was critical.

Xu Hansong and his group arrived at the crater platform first. Four Heavenly Martial Realm elders spread out in a fan shape, subtly surrounding Gu Sheng in the middle.

Xu Hansong sneered.

"Gu Sheng, hand over the fragments of the Tongming Treasure Mirror, and I may give you a quick death."

Gu Sheng stood with his hands behind his back, his black robe fluttering even without wind.

"Xu Hansong, you dare to come here to die with this bunch of chickens and dogs?"

"presumptuous!"

An old man at the Heavenly Martial Realm roared angrily, about to make a move, but was stopped by Xu Hansong raising his hand.

"Tough talk."

Xu Hansong smiled coldly.

"You managed to escape in the Divine Craft Secret Realm last time, but not this time."

Before he could finish speaking, a loud crash suddenly came from his right. Zhang Tianxing leaped several meters into the air and plunged towards the center of the lava lake!
"court death!"

Gu Sheng's eyes were filled with sarcasm.

Zhang Tianxing was in mid-air, his hands already reaching for the Spirit Flame Immortal Herb. Just as he was about to touch the surface of the magma, the blood-red lake suddenly churned violently, and a pillar of fire shot into the sky!

"what!"

Zhang Tianxing let out a painful roar as he was struck by the pillar of fire and slammed heavily against the rock wall.

His bare upper body was now covered with charred marks, and in some places you could even see the white bone beneath the flesh.

"Brother!"

Several disciples of the Divine Blood Sect rushed forward to help him up.

Zhang Tianxing shoved them aside, staggered to his feet, and his eyes blazed with even more madness. "Such powerful Divine Phoenix Blood Essence! Hahaha, this is more like it!"

Gu Sheng took everything in and sneered inwardly.

He had long sensed the terrifying energy contained in the lava lake. It was fortunate that Zhang Tianxing hadn't been burned to ashes on the spot for being so reckless.

The lava lake churned with crimson-gold waves, and the scorching heat distorted the air itself.

Gu Sheng stood on a protruding obsidian rock by the lake, his hands behind his back, his gaze calmly fixed on the boiling lake surface.

A faint golden light shimmered at the bottom of the lake; it was the surging essence of the ancient divine phoenix.

"The opportunity is right before us, Senior Brother Gu, why don't you act?"

Xu Hansong, a disciple of the Sun Moon Sect, stepped forward, his eyes gleaming with greed.

Gu Sheng's lips curled up slightly, revealing a subtle hint of sarcasm.

"What's the rush? Let the fools from the Divine Blood Sect test the waters first."

Before the words were even finished, a blood-red figure shot towards the center of the lake.

Zhang Tianxing was surrounded by blood-red Dao patterns, and every step he took left twisted patterns in the void.

He glanced back at Gu Sheng, his eyes full of contempt.

"The people of the Sun Moon Sect are indeed all cowards!"

"Brother Zhang is awesome!"

"The Divine Blood Sect will surely prevail!"

The disciples of the Divine Blood Sect erupted in cheers.

Gu Sheng didn't even lift his eyelids, he just shook his head slightly.

"court death."

Zhang Tianxing had already leaped into the air above the center of the lake, his arms outstretched, and the Dao patterns around his body shone brightly, forming a blood-red protective shield.

He laughed as he fell downwards.

"The essence of the divine phoenix is ​​mine—ah!"

A scream suddenly tore through the air.

The moment Zhang Tianxing's body touched the surface of the magma, those proud Dao patterns were burned through.

Golden lava wrapped around his legs, instantly sizzling as it burned his flesh.

"No! This is impossible!"

Zhang Tianxing stared wide-eyed in horror, trying to pull away but it was too late.

His legs were carbonizing at a visible rate, with charred fragments constantly peeling off.

The cheers of the Divine Blood Sect disciples came to an abrupt halt, and everyone was stunned.

"boom!"

Zhang Tianxing crashed heavily onto the rocks by the lake. His lower body was completely charred and emitted a nauseating burnt smell.

His face was contorted, and veins bulged on his forehead, but he gritted his teeth and didn't let out another cry of pain.

"Senior Brother Zhang!"

Several disciples of the Divine Blood Sect wanted to step forward.

"Don't even move!"

Zhang Tianxing shouted and suddenly pulled out a blood-red broadsword from his storage ring.

With a flash of light, he actually severed his charred lower body at the waist with his own hands!
"what--"

This time, he finally couldn't help but let out a suppressed growl, and blood gushed from the cut, but he quickly sealed it with his qi and blood power.

Gu Sheng then slowly walked over and looked down at Zhang Tianxing, who was lying on the ground.

“Taoist patterns that rely on trickery are ultimately not the right path.”

Zhang Tianxing looked up, his eyes bloodshot.

"You already knew?"

"nature."

Gu Sheng stood with his hands behind his back, his robes fluttering in the heat.

"The essence of the ancient divine phoenix contains the true meaning of Nirvana, which is specifically designed to counter your opportunistic Dao pattern body. Your Dao pattern is like snow meeting the scorching sun in front of it."

Zhang Tianxing's expression was unpredictable, and the flesh at the severed limb was writhing and slowly regenerating.

Tell me how to solve this!

Gu Sheng chuckled softly.

"Two paths. Either abandon your Dao patterns and start cultivating the righteous path of body cultivation again; or get out now, this lava lake is poison to you."

"you!"

Zhang Tianxing's eyes flashed with murderous intent, but he quickly suppressed it.

He stared intently at Gu Sheng.

"Then why don't you go in? Are you afraid too?"

Gu Sheng ignored him and turned to walk towards the lava lake. The disciples of the Sun Moon Sect quickly made way for him, their eyes filled with awe.

"Be careful, Senior Brother Gu!"

Xie Qingxuan couldn't help but speak up.

This petite female disciple, who had been standing at the back of the crowd, mustered up the courage to remind them.

Gu Sheng paused slightly, glanced at her, and nodded gently.

Arriving at the lakeside, Gu Sheng slowly stepped his right foot into the churning lava.

"laugh--"

The sound of flesh burning was sickening.

Gu Sheng's boots instantly turned to ashes, and the skin on his soles visibly carbonized and peeled off, revealing his bare bones.

"hiss"

The disciples of the Sun Moon Sect gasped in shock.

But Gu Sheng's expression remained unchanged, and he didn't even frown.

He could clearly feel that as the magma burned his flesh, a hot yet vibrant energy was surging in from the wound, stimulating the growth of new flesh.

Flesh and blood are burned and reborn; after being reborn, they are burned again. With each cycle, the newly formed flesh and blood become stronger and more resilient.

"I see."

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

"This is the true way to refine the body."

Without hesitation, he stepped his left foot into the lava. A sharp pain shot through him, and Gu Sheng's forehead beaded with sweat, but a smile played on his lips.

He could feel that his feet were undergoing a qualitative change.

"Gu Sheng!"

Zhang Tianxing suddenly shouted.

"You think you can monopolize the opportunity like this? Dream on!"

He turned and roared at the disciples of the Divine Blood Sect.

"Kill him while he's immobilized!"

The dozen or so disciples of the Divine Blood Sect hesitated for a moment, but under Zhang Tianxing's fierce gaze, they all made their moves.

Blood-red blades, fist shadows, and finger strikes hurtled towards Gu Sheng in the lake.

"careful!"

Xie Qingxuan screamed, but her voice was completely drowned out by the sound of the attack cutting through the air.

Gu Sheng didn't even turn his head, remaining focused on sensing the energy flow within the magma.

Just as the attack was about to hit, the lava lake suddenly boiled!
"Chong-"

A clear and melodious phoenix cry resounded throughout the heavens and earth.

Crimson-gold magma shot into the sky, condensing in mid-air into a gigantic phantom of a divine phoenix.

The phantom spread its wings, blotting out the sky, and every feather was clearly visible.

"Is this... the divine phoenix manifesting?"

Xu Hansong's legs went weak, and he almost knelt down.

The phantom of the divine phoenix looked down at the crowd, its eyes blazing with golden light. All the attacks aimed at Gu Sheng were frozen in mid-air by an invisible force, and then dissipated.

"No! Back away!"

Zhang Tianxing's expression changed drastically, and he tried his best to stand up.

But it's too late.

More than ten crimson-gold spikes shot out from the lava lake, moving at a speed too fast for the naked eye to see. Each spike pierced precisely through the chest of a Divine Blood Sect disciple!

"Puff puff"

The sounds of flesh being pierced rang out one after another.

The disciple struck didn't even have time to scream before golden flames engulfed his body, turning him to ashes in the blink of an eye. Only Zhang Tianxing, due to his greater distance, narrowly escaped death. (End of Chapter)