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

“Young Master Situ, you are of noble status and may not be aware of the situation of us ordinary disciples. The higher-ups of the Divine Sect and those top experts may stand together for the greater good, but for us lower-level disciples and juniors from all sides, the competition has always been extremely fierce.”

He paused, then lowered his voice.

"Take this exploration of the secret realm as an example. Although there are strict orders from above not to harm you, Young Master Situ, or the senior beside you, there are no rules for harmonious coexistence among the disciples of our various sects."

In the struggle for rare treasures and cultivation techniques within the secret realm, underhanded tactics and sabotage are commonplace. Even... those above often turn a blind eye, tacitly allowing a certain amount of 'casualties'. After all, resources are limited, and survival of the fittest prevails.

This situation was practically an open secret among the Seventy-Two Gods Cult.

Upon hearing this, Gu Sheng instantly understood.

This is like raising poisonous insects, letting the disciples compete and kill each other, and those who survive are naturally the elite. It seems that the survival rules of this Southern Border Divine Sect are even more cruel and direct than he imagined.

Situ Qingfeng also showed a knowing look. His eyes darted around, and a gentle smile appeared on his face as he extended an invitation to the three disciples of the Purple Cloud Divine Sect.

"I see. Thank you all for your hard work. It must be fate that we have met here."

This secret realm is fraught with danger; traveling alone would inevitably leave us vulnerable. Why don't we travel together? With Mr. Yun and me by our side, our safety will be greatly enhanced. And if we encounter any ordinary opportunities or treasures along the way, I, Situ Qingfeng, will certainly not compete with the three of you for them.”

Upon hearing this, the three disciples were taken aback, seemingly not expecting that this esteemed young master Situ would be so approachable and even take the initiative to invite them to travel together.

But then, they immediately realized what was happening, and their faces showed expressions of flattery and ecstasy!
This means they will not only receive the protection of two powerful individuals, greatly increasing their safety, but they will also have priority access to ordinary resources that Young Master Situ "looks down on"! This is simply a windfall!

"Yes! We are willing!"

The three nodded hurriedly in agreement, their faces beaming with gratitude, and repeatedly expressed their respect.

"Thank you so much for your help, Young Master Situ! You are truly kind, virtuous, knowledgeable, and compassionate towards us!"

Situ Qingfeng was very satisfied with their reaction. He lightly waved his folding fan, adopting the noble yet slightly condescending demeanor of a young master from a prominent family, and said calmly.

"No need for formalities. I wouldn't even look at some ordinary things. If you need anything, just take it."

"As long as you behave and 'work' well from now on, I, this young master, will certainly not treat you unfairly; you will certainly receive your share of the benefits."

"Yes, yes, yes! We will definitely follow Young Master Situ's lead! If you tell us to go east, we will never go west!"

The three men's faces showed even greater gratitude, and they almost patted their chests to pledge their loyalty.

The group then continued their journey together. With Situ Qingfeng, their "living map," guiding them, they avoided several seemingly peaceful areas that were actually fraught with danger, and their progress was quite rapid.

Soon after, led by Situ Qingfeng, they arrived at a massive stone wall that seemed to blend seamlessly into the mountainside. In the center of the wall were two enormous bronze doors, each ten feet high, tightly closed and covered with ancient and mysterious patterns. The doors were perfectly sealed, exuding an aura of vastness and antiquity.

This is clearly the core of the secret realm—the entrance to the main hall!
Situ Qingfeng stopped and glanced at the three disciples of the Purple Cloud Divine Sect. He seemed to be explaining to them, but in reality, he was reminding Gu Sheng.

"This is the main hall of the secret realm. However, entering this main hall is not easy; you must first pass a test."

He pointed to an area in front of the bronze gate that appeared to be empty.

"See that open space in front of the gate? There are remnants of the oppressive restrictions placed there by ancient powerful beings. The closer you get to the gate, the stronger the oppressive pressure you will feel."

Only by relying on one's own strength and willpower to withstand the increasingly intense pressure, and step by step walk to the gate and touch it, can one gain the qualification to enter the main hall. Otherwise, one cannot even get close.

Upon hearing this, the three disciples of the Purple Cloud Sect all showed expressions of awe and eagerness.

One of them quickly offered a compliment.

"I see! Thank you for your guidance, Young Master Situ! It is already an immense stroke of luck for us to have come to this main hall with you!"

Gu Sheng didn't speak, but secretly released his mental energy to carefully sense that area for a moment. Sure enough, the space there was slightly distorted, filled with an invisible pressure field.

“Mr. Yun,” Situ Qingfeng said to Gu Sheng, his tone carrying a commanding tone.

"You go and test the strength of this pressure first, and scout the way for us. If you can pass through safely, these three elite disciples of the Purple Cloud Divine Sect should not have too much difficulty passing through."

Upon hearing this, the three disciples immediately cast grateful and expectant glances at Gu Sheng and thanked him profusely.

"Thank you for your trouble, Mr. Yun!"

Gu Sheng nodded expressionlessly, said nothing more, and strode straight toward the bronze gate.

He walked at a moderate pace, with steady steps. For the first half of the journey, until he was about ten steps away from the gate, he did not feel any obvious obstacles, as if he were just walking normally.

But when he stepped within ten steps of the gate, a faint yet real pressure began to surge from all directions like a tide, affecting his body and soul.

Gu Sheng frowned almost imperceptibly, but did not stop walking and continued to move forward at a steady pace.

Five steps, four steps, three steps...

The closer one gets to the gate, the more the oppressive aura increases exponentially!

As he was about to touch the cold bronze gate, the pressure he felt around him reached an extremely terrifying level, enough to make an ordinary peak Heavenly Martial Realm martial artist unable to move an inch, and even cause their bones to crack! The intensity of this pressure was roughly equivalent to the full-force aura of a mid-stage Human King Realm expert!

However, for Gu Sheng, whose physical body had reached the half-step Glazed Golden Body and whose soul power far surpassed that of others of the same level, although he could clearly feel the pressure, it was far from enough to hinder his progress.

A very thin layer of glassy light flowed naturally over his body, quietly dissolving the immense pressure into nothingness.

Finally, he stood steadily before the bronze gate, raised his right hand, and without hesitation, calmly placed it on the cold, textured surface of the gate.

Om-!
As he pressed his palm down, the ancient patterns on the bronze doors seemed to be infused with energy, instantly illuminating with a soft light. Then, a deep rumble resounded, and the two incredibly heavy bronze doors slowly opened a crack inwards, just wide enough for one person to pass through. Behind the doors was a hazy glow, obscuring the view.

Without the slightest hesitation, under the envious and awe-inspiring gazes of the three disciples of the Purple Cloud Divine Sect, Gu Sheng took a step forward and, in a flash, stepped into the halo behind the door.

Just as his entire body passed through the crack in the door and entered the main hall—

boom! ! !
The two bronze doors seemed to possess a life of their own, suddenly slamming shut with lightning speed! They emitted a heavy, muffled thud, like a mountain crashing down!
As the gate slammed shut, an invisible and powerful sonic boom emanated from the gate and spread outwards, causing Situ Qingfeng and the three disciples outside the gate to experience a surge of qi and blood, their ears to ring, and they had to take several steps back before they could regain their footing!

Inside the door, Gu Sheng, who had just stepped into the main hall space, paused slightly upon hearing the heavy closing sound and the faint sonic boom behind him. He turned around with interest to look at the now tightly sealed door.

"The reaction was so swift, and the closing force was unparalleled... This door is made of a special material, mixed with some rare refined gold that isolates spatial perception."

He made a decision in his mind instantly.

"It seems that this test is designed quite cleverly, eliminating the possibility of anyone trying to take shortcuts or sneak in by following others. If anyone tries to squeeze in the moment the door opens, they will probably be crushed into a pile of mincemeat by the suddenly closing door."

Having confirmed this, he stopped lingering, turned around, and cast his gaze into the interior of the legendary Golden-Winged Roc main hall.

Before entering the secret realm, Gu Sheng and Situ Qingfeng had already discussed their plans. After entering the main hall, the two split up and each took what they needed.

Situ Qingfeng's target is a special treasure left behind by the Golden-Winged Roc, while Gu Sheng's goal is the complete remains of the Golden-Winged Roc, which is the key to his strength and future crisis response.

Upon entering the main hall, Gu Sheng quickly surveyed his surroundings.

This is not the magnificent palace one might imagine; rather, it's more like a vast and ancient miniature world, carved out on its own. The sky is bathed in eternal rosy light, and beneath your feet lie strange, hard rocks with a metallic sheen. In the distance, collapsed giant pillars and dilapidated ancient buildings are faintly visible, and the air is filled with a vast and powerful ancient pressure.

After a moment's thought, combining the intelligence he had gathered with the atmosphere of the place, he made a judgment.

"This place is not as simple as the Golden-Winged Roc's nest. It is more like a place of assessment and inheritance that it opened up with its supreme supernatural powers in the last moments of its life."

It perished here, its essence dissipating, evolving into a secret realm, perhaps in order to find a destined person who can inherit part of its power or fulfill some of its last wishes.

He closed his eyes, his powerful mental energy sensing the thin yet incredibly pure residual aura of the Golden-Winged Roc in the air, as well as the subtle energy flow direction throughout the space, like a spider web.

After a few breaths, he suddenly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them.

"over there!"

He determined that the direction from which the Golden-Winged Roc's core essence was most concentrated was the deepest part of this ancient world.

Without the slightest hesitation, Gu Sheng moved, transforming into a blurry green shadow. He sped along the seemingly desolate path within the main hall, which actually retained some kind of guiding Daoist charm, rapidly heading deeper into the depths. His speed was so great that he left a faint afterimage in his wake.

……

Outside the bronze gate of the main hall.

The three Zixia Divine Cult warriors watched helplessly as Gu Sheng passed the test of pressure, opened the door, and disappeared behind it, their eyes filled with envy and eagerness.

They quickly turned their expectant gazes to Situ Qingfeng, and the leader respectfully made a request.

“Young Master Situ, Mr. Yun has already entered. Do you think… we could also…”

Before he could finish speaking, a woman's voice, with a hint of coquetry and a touch of mockery, suddenly came from behind a strange rock not far away.

"Young Master Situ, you have quite the air about you, always surrounded by people wherever you go. May I perhaps also bask in your glory and curry favor with you?"

The sudden sound startled everyone present!
Situ Qingfeng looked in the direction of the sound and saw a young woman dressed plainly, with an ordinary appearance that would be easily lost in a crowd, standing not far away. Her seemingly calm eyes were looking at him meaningfully and with a hint of amusement.

Situ Qingfeng frowned slightly and quickly searched his memory. Whether before or after entering the secret realm, he was certain that he had never seen this woman before.

But her eyes seemed to know him for a long time.

Before Situ Qingfeng could speak, the three Zixia Divine Sect warriors instantly became alert! They moved swiftly, forming a sharp cone-shaped formation, firmly protecting Situ Qingfeng behind them, their sharp gazes locked onto the woman, and the leader shouted sternly.

"Halt! Who are you? Hiding like a coward, what are you trying to do?!"

He took a deep breath, and as if sensing something, his expression changed slightly.

"This chilling, yet sweetly metallic scent... it's the Five Poisons Sect's style! It's said that only one member of the Five Poisons Sect has come this time—the direct granddaughter of the Five Poisons Ancestor! You must be that little princess? Why don't you show your true face?!"

The woman was exposed on the spot, but she was not angry. Instead, she clapped her hands lightly and let out a silvery laugh, but the laugh sounded particularly strange in the current environment.

"Hehehe... As expected of the Purple Cloud Divine Sect, they nominally cooperate with everyone in exploration, but secretly they know everything about each family's background. Even a few ordinary disciples can recognize my origins at a glance."

This 'sincerity' is truly 'touching'.

She had barely finished speaking, and without making any obvious movement, she simply raised her seemingly slender and fair hand and gently waved it towards the three Zixia Divine Cult warriors who were on guard!
A strange energy, colorless and odorless, seemingly blending into the air, passed by like a gentle breeze.

The three Zixia Divine Sect warriors, whose cultivation was all in the mid-to-late stage of the Heavenly Martial Realm, didn't even have time to utter a sound. Their wary expressions froze instantly, their eyes became empty, and then, as if all their bones had been removed, they slumped to the ground, losing all consciousness!
Situ Qingfeng's pupils suddenly contracted, and alarm bells rang in his mind! He subconsciously took a half step back, secretly gathering his true energy, and fixed his gaze on the woman as if facing a formidable enemy.

But he quickly glanced at the three people lying on the ground out of the corner of his eye and found that their chests were still rising and falling slightly. They were not dead, but seemed to have been poisoned by some kind of extremely powerful hypnotic or paralyzing poison, and had fainted instantly.

This method is truly impossible to guard against, and is incredibly unpredictable!

The little princess of the Five Poisons Sect seemed quite satisfied with Situ Qingfeng's reaction. She clapped her hands, as if brushing away non-existent dust, and her gaze returned to Situ Qingfeng, asking directly. (End of Chapter)