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

Upon hearing this, Zhao Boyang and the others were all taken aback. Zhao Boyang frowned slightly and looked at Jin'er.

Jin'er's cool eyes narrowed slightly as she met Gu Sheng's calm and unwavering gaze for a moment. The air seemed to freeze for a split second.

Jin'er's eyes showed a very faint ripple, which then subsided into calm.

She slowly raised her right hand, three fingers together, the tips of which emitted a faint, eerie light. Her voice remained cold, but carried an imperceptible hint of helplessness.

"I, Jin'er, swear by the heart of martial arts that I will never take the initiative to be an enemy of Gu Sheng and his disciples in the secret realm of the Thousand Souls Palace. If I break this oath, my foundation will collapse and my soul will be destroyed."

Once the oath is made, an invisible binding force quietly descends.

Seeing this, Zhao Boyang secretly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly smoothed things over.

"Brother Gu's cautious approach is to be expected. In that case, we can be considered true allies! Without further ado, the entrance is open, let's go in quickly!"

Gu Sheng nodded slightly and said no more.

Without further delay, led by Zhao Boyang, the group stepped into the slowly rotating, dark blue energy vortex.

Gu Sheng led Gu Yuanyuan at the back.

The moment I stepped into the vortex, a strong sense of spatial pulling came over me, and the light and shadows shifted before my eyes.

In just a few breaths, the feeling of solid ground came over them, and they found themselves in a completely new world.

The sight before them made everyone except Gu Sheng and Jin'er gasp in shock!
The sky was not the familiar blue sky and white clouds, but an eerie dark red. A huge "moon" with a pale white light hung high above it, but the surface of the "moon" was covered with twisted black patterns, exuding a chilling and deathly aura.

The earth was charred black, covered with huge, crisscrossing cracks, like scars torn open by giant claws.

Deep within the cracks, dark red magma flowed faintly, radiating a scorching heat that created an eerie contrast with the coldness of the sky.

The air was thick with the smell of sulfur and a decaying, rotten odor, making it hard to breathe.

In the distance, the outlines of dilapidated, ancient black palaces can be vaguely seen, standing like the skeletons of giant beasts on the barren land.

Further away, there seemed to be a continuous mountain range, but it was shrouded in a layer of gray mist and could not be seen clearly.

"This place... is the Thousand Souls Palace's secret realm?"

The burly man's voice was hoarse, and he subconsciously tightened his grip on the giant axe in his hand.

"The anti-flight formation is stronger now."

The tall, thin array master sensed his surroundings with a solemn expression.

"The space here is extremely chaotic and the energy is mixed, making it impossible to fly. One can only walk."

Be careful, everyone!

Zhao Boyang said in a deep voice, his sharp eyes scanning the surroundings.

"This place is far more dangerous than the surrounding ruins. Stay close to the group and do not act on your own!"

Everyone nodded, their expressions tense.

Gu Yuanyuan also subconsciously took a step closer to Gu Sheng.

The group began to move quickly on the ground.

Although they could not fly, they were all martial artists with considerable cultivation, and their speed was still extremely fast, like several gusts of wind sweeping across the scorched and barren land.

As they walked, Gu Yuanyuan quietly transmitted her voice to Gu Sheng.

“Master, that Jin’er… I always feel there’s something indescribable about her, something… dangerous.”

Gu Sheng remained expressionless and replied telepathically.

"I have already noticed. This woman is concealing a secret treasure, and her aura is strange, seemingly both alive and dead."

When she made the vow, her spiritual fluctuations were unusual. Just pay close attention; I know what I'm doing.

Gu Yuanyuan's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly replied.

"Yes, disciple understands."

Everyone kept their heads down and hurried on their way, and the time it takes for an incense stick to burn quickly passed.

Ahead, the outline of an even larger and more dilapidated black palace complex gradually became clear.

The palace complex was built against the mountain and was on a grand scale. Even though only ruins remain, one can still feel its former magnificence.

At the heart of the palace complex, the tallest black building is faintly visible, piercing the dark red sky and exuding a chilling aura of power.

"We're almost there! The core area of ​​the Thousand Souls Palace is just ahead!"

Zhao Boyang perked up and pointed to the building.

"Our destination is near that 'Soul Burial Tower'!"

He spoke to Gu Sheng beside him as he hurried along.

"Brother Gu, to be honest, this Thousand Souls Palace secret realm is not being opened for the first time. Several months ago, strange phenomena appeared here, with abnormal energy fluctuations."

Several dozen days ago, the entrance to the secret realm briefly opened once. At that time, several true disciples of the Great Wilderness Holy Academy happened to be exploring nearby and ventured in. One of them was the renowned 'Junior Sister Bai' of the Holy Academy.

Zhao Boyang's tone turned serious.

"The entrance quickly closed on its own and never reopened. Only sporadic news spread that Junior Sister Bai and the others encountered an accident deep within the secret realm, and were suspected of being... framed and trapped in some perilous place!"

Their fate is unknown! The Holy Academy's higher-ups are furious, which is why they dispatched us to investigate and rescue them.

"Framed?"

Gu Sheng's eyes flickered slightly.

"Not bad!"

A cold glint flashed in Zhao Boyang's eyes.

"According to the dying words of a disciple who managed to escape but was seriously injured, they seemed to have fallen into some kind of trap and been led into a deadly place, and then... the entrance was forcibly closed by some kind of force! The one who could do this was no ordinary person!"
There are likely other forces within this secret realm, and... their intentions are certainly not good!

He paused, looked around at the eerie and gloomy environment, and lowered his voice.

"Brother Gu, do you know that this Wuyai Ancient City Ruins was once an extremely powerful martial arts holy land in the Eastern Wilderness in a very ancient era—the Wuyai Holy Land! At its peak, it was awe-inspiring and its foundation was unfathomable!"
However, for reasons unknown, it crumbled overnight, turning into ruins. The martial arts of the Eastern Wilderness also gradually declined from that point on, never to regain its ancient glory. Rumors circulate that the decline of the Eastern Wilderness may be inextricably linked to the destruction of this Boundless Holy Land!

“What’s even more noteworthy is that,” Zhao Boyang’s voice carried a deeper meaning.

"In the Great Wilderness City, there is a force called the 'Boundless Sect'. It is said that this sect was formed after a group of surviving disciples of the Boundless Holy Land joined the Great Wilderness Holy Academy after the destruction of the Boundless Holy Land."

On the surface, they are affiliated with the Holy Academy, but secretly they always consider themselves the legitimate successors of the Holy Land, never forgetting to restore its former glory! This recent disturbance in the secret realm, with the Holy Academy disciples trapped, it's hard to say... whether it's related to the Boundless Sect!

Gu Sheng listened quietly, his eyes deep. Boundless Holy Land? Boundless Sect? Restoration of Glory?

This information seems to be vaguely connected to some secrets he knows.

“So,” Zhao Boyang concluded.

"Our mission is not only to rescue Junior Sister Bai and the others, but also to be wary of other forces that may exist in this secret realm, especially... the people of the Boundless Sect! If they really have something to plot here, they probably won't let us succeed so easily."

As they spoke, the group had already reached the edge of the vast palace complex.

A closer look reveals the antiquity and dilapidation of these buildings.

The massive black stone pillars had broken and collapsed, the exquisite reliefs were blurred by the erosion of time, and huge stones and unidentified metal fragments were scattered on the ground. The deathly silence and decay in the air were even more intense, and the faint sound of wind could be heard moving among the ruins.

"The Soul Burial Tower is just ahead!"

Zhao Boyang pointed to the towering black spire deep within the palace complex.

"The last distress signal that Junior Sister Bai and the others sent out came from under the tower! We..."

Before he finished speaking, Gu Sheng's gaze suddenly sharpened, piercing like lightning, and shot towards the shadow of a relatively intact palace ruin ahead!

"Someone!"

Gu Yuanyuan also let out a soft cry at the same time!

Within the shadows, several blurry figures flashed by at incredible speed, hurtling toward the Burial Tower!

Gu Sheng's gaze lingered on Jin'er for a moment. The subtle, unusual fluctuations she exuded were like a stone thrown into a deep pool; though they did not create ripples, they left a ripple in his heart.

He turned to Zhao Boyang, his tone indifferent.

"Brother Zhao, what is the status of the Boundless Sect within the Great Wilderness Holy Academy?"

While cautiously observing the surrounding ruins of the dilapidated palace, Zhao Boyang answered quickly.

"Although the Boundless Sect is nominally affiliated with the Holy Academy, it actually possesses profound foundations and formidable strength, making it one of the top sects in Tiancheng! Its sect leader's cultivation is unfathomable, and its disciples are numerous and talented. Currently, two of the top three on the Holy Academy's True Disciple Ranking are from the Boundless Sect!"

He paused, lowered his voice, and spoke with a solemn tone.

"One of them is Xiao Beixuan, a disciple personally taught by the sect leader! This person is exceptionally talented and has unparalleled combat power. He has been at the top of the True Disciple Ranking for many years, and is rarely seen!"

The other is Xia Fuqu, who has risen to prominence in recent years! This woman has a mysterious background and unpredictable methods; it is said that she has deeply inherited the core teachings of the Boundless Sect, and her strength is equally unfathomable!

Xiao Beixuan? Xia Fuqu?
Gu Sheng's eyes flickered slightly, his mind racing. The Styx Venerable... He had heard of this name before; he was an evil tyrant from ancient times, known for his bizarre methods and powerful divine soul.

If his remnant soul or inheritance is indeed hidden within the Boundless Sect, then... this Xiao Beixuan, or that Xia Fuqu, one of them is very likely to be his chosen host or pawn!

Just as Gu Sheng was pondering, Jin'er, who had been silently observing, suddenly let out a soft exclamation and pointed to the core area of ​​the Thousand Souls Palace—the east side of the towering Soul Burial Tower!
"Look over there!"

The crowd looked in the direction of the sound and saw that a thick, dark cloud had gathered in the sky to the east of the Burial Tower!
The clouds and mist churned and spun violently, forming a huge vortex at the center!

Deep within the vortex, a ghostly blue light pulsed, emanating a powerful and stable spatial fluctuation!

"It's a portal to a secret realm!"

The tall, thin formation master cried out in disbelief.

"The true entrance has been opened!"

"More than one!"

The burly man pointed in other directions.

"Look! There are some to the west! And to the north!"

Sure enough, in several other directions of the Burial Soul Tower, dark clouds also gathered, forming several huge energy vortexes with flashing blue light. They were all teleportation portals leading to the deeper parts of the secret realm!

What's even more chilling is that as these portals open, from all directions—in the shadows of the ruins, behind the collapsed palaces, and even from the direction of the distant charred mountains—figures rush in like sharks that have smelled blood!

There were lone, fierce martial artists, small groups traveling together, and even teams dressed in uniform, clearly from different sects!

With a clear goal in mind, they rushed headlong into the newly opened portals!

"Damn it! The news still got out!"

Zhao Boyang's face was grim.

“Around these ruins, besides the small town we stayed in before, there are several similar gathering places for martial artists, and some sects have even set up temporary outposts here! The opening of the secret realm has caused such a big commotion that it can't be kept secret!”

"Master, we..."

Gu Yuanyuan looked at Gu Sheng.

"go!"

Without hesitation, Gu Sheng moved swiftly toward the teleportation portal that was closest to them and located on the east side of the Burial Soul Tower!

Zhao Boyang and the others immediately followed.

Just as they were about to reach the bottom of the portal, several figures suddenly appeared and blocked their path!

These people were all dressed in dark blue close-fitting clothes, with a silver badge on their chests—the badge depicting a broken ancient sword with wings! It was the symbol of the Boundless Sect!

The leader had a cold and stern face, sharp eyes like an eagle, and an aura that clearly reached the peak of the Sect Realm!
His gaze swept coldly over Gu Sheng and his group, finally settling on Zhao Boyang, his voice carrying an unquestionable commanding tone.

"This place has been sealed off by the Boundless Sect! All bystanders, leave immediately!"

"blockade?"

Zhao Boyang frowned, stepped forward, and said in a deep voice.

"Sir, we are disciples of the Great Wilderness Holy Academy, sent to explore the secret realm and rescue our fellow disciples! Please do us a favor!"

"A disciple of the Holy Academy?"

The cold-faced man's eyes held a strange glint, but his attitude did not soften.

"Do you have any proof? If not, you will be considered an unauthorized person! Leave now! Otherwise, don't blame us for being impolite!"

The disciples of the Boundless Sect behind him also gripped their weapons tightly, their auras locking onto the group.

Gu Sheng's eyes turned slightly cold as he transmitted his voice to Zhao Boyang.

“Display your cultivation level.”

Zhao Boyang understood and said no more. His powerful aura as a late-stage Heavenly Martial Realm cultivator erupted without reservation!

Like a sleeping giant awakening, a violent pressure of true energy swept out instantly!
The cold-faced man's expression changed drastically, and he took several steps back, his eyes filled with horror!

The disciples behind him were so overwhelmed by the pressure that their blood and qi surged, and they almost lost their footing!
"Heaven...Tianwu realm!"

The cold, stern man's voice was dry, devoid of its previous arrogance.

He knew all too well that they were no match for a late-stage Heavenly Martial Realm expert.

"Now, may we go in?"

Zhao Boyang composed himself, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable air of authority.

The cold-faced man's expression shifted, and he finally gritted his teeth, stepped aside to make way, and said in a low voice.

"Please do as you please, senior."

He did not explain why the lockdown was in place, nor did he mention any news about the Holy Temple disciples being trapped.

Gu Sheng glanced at the cold-faced man but did not ask any further questions.

He, along with Gu Yuanyuan, Zhao Boyang, and the others, flashed into the dark blue energy vortex.

The moment I passed through the portal, a strong sense of spatial pulling came again.

But this time, Gu Sheng clearly sensed that the teleportation was not a fixed-point teleportation, but rather carried a certain degree of randomness!
The light and shadows shifted rapidly before my eyes, and a feeling of weightlessness washed over me. But within moments, the sensation of solid ground returned. (End of Chapter)