Gou Zai Sect Beast Taming Longevity

As the dust settled, the sinkhole emerged, revealing the enormous body of the Xuan Turtle within. Covered in dust, the light of the Vast Ocean was shattered, and the phantom of the Teng Snake transformed back into a totem. Yu Changsheng then struggled to stand up from the Xuan Turtle's back.

"Cough cough cough..."

Yu Changsheng coughed a few times, quietly swallowed the blood that surged to the corner of his mouth, exhaled deeply, jumped off the back of the Xuan Turtle, squinted his eyes to feel the nearly depleted blood and magical power in his body, and smiled bitterly.

At this moment, his clothes were torn and tattered by the strong wind, leaving him barely clothed. His exposed skin was covered with streaks of blood, and crimson blood flowed freely. His long hair was disheveled and messy, making him look truly wretched.

"That was really close."

Yu Changsheng murmured to himself, quickly changed his clothes, shook his head, and then felt somewhat relieved. He took out a third-tier pill, swallowed it, and turned to look at the equally wounded Xuan Turtle. His eyes were filled with obvious apology, so he gently patted the Xuan Turtle's shell, clasped his hands in a bow, and whispered:

"Thank you so much, senior. Otherwise, we would have suffered heavy losses this time."

"snort."

The black tortoise grunted, exhaling a long stream of white air from its nostrils, and said calmly, "You brat, why don't you shut up a bit? You're always giving me trouble. Be more careful next time."

Beneath his tone lay a deep weariness. The Xuan Turtle exhaled a deep breath, its aura as powerful as an ox's, transforming into a blue light screen that revealed the figures of Li Minghan and the others, before they landed on the ground.

"Alright, I need to rest now. Don't bother me unless it's absolutely necessary."

The Xuan Turtle whispered a few words, and the next moment it transformed into a stream of light and returned to Yu Changsheng's inner world. Braving the erosion of the abyss's gale, it dragged the group to safety. Otherwise, given its current good recovery, it would have been quite a burden for the Xuan Turtle.

"Okay." Yu Changsheng nodded, feeling a little apologetic. He turned to look at the group of somewhat bewildered disciples, shook his head, and smiled faintly:

"Alright, you've landed successfully. Everything's safe now."

As soon as he finished speaking, the disciples were in an uproar. Some were excited, some were incredulous, some were dumbfounded, and some had complicated expressions, but they all looked at Yu Changsheng with gratitude.

"I thought I was going to die, but I never expected..."

"The young sect leader is still the most reliable..."

"Was that the young sect leader's tamed beast just now? It was truly amazing..."

A chorus of voices rose and fell, and amidst the quiet exchanges, the sense of awe and respect for Yu Changsheng grew even stronger.

The relief of surviving the ordeal gave this group of people a special feeling towards Yu Changsheng.

Li Minghan, Zhang Tianwen, and Shen Xingchen were also among them. Two of them cheered with relief, while the other looked at Yu Changsheng with a complicated expression.

"That beast..." Shen Xingchen murmured to himself. Just as he was deep in thought, a series of coughs suddenly rang out, and three disheveled figures suddenly fell from the sky.

The trio of He Bicheng, covered in dust and dirt, were then revealed.

"Cough cough cough..."

As the dust settled, He Bicheng and his two companions looked quite disheveled. They were covered in bloodstains, their flesh torn open, their legs trembling, their faces pale, and streaks of blood trickling down their foreheads. Their hair was disheveled, their eyes were bloodshot, and their heads were swaying precariously, clearly dazed.

His entire body was badly injured due to the abyssal gale and the lack of protection from the Xuan Turtle. Although he was not seriously injured, he looked quite miserable.

In an instant, all eyes fell on the three of them, some mocking, some gloating, some indignant, and some calm.

Qiu Xing quickly regained his senses, met Yu Changsheng's gaze, coughed to suppress the surging blood within him, and his face showed undisguised fatigue, but he still managed to force a smile, cupped his fists to Yu Changsheng, and said:

"Thankfully, I landed safely. I really didn't know that the Dark Abyss Bats lived in this abyss, and I've never seen them before."

"Otherwise, I certainly wouldn't have deliberately concealed it. To the point that I was in such a sorry state and almost perished, today's events were indeed sudden and unexpected. No one expected it. I hope Brother Changsheng won't hold a grudge because of this."

Qiu Xing's voice was weak, and a trickle of bright red blood flowed from the corner of his mouth as he spoke. Combined with his sincere eyes and pale face, he sounded genuinely moved.

"..." Upon hearing this, Yu Changsheng remained silent, instead narrowing his eyes at Qiu Xing, his gaze flickering as if he hesitated. After a long while, he gently shook his head, coldly glancing at Qiu Xing, and said indifferently:

"It's not that I don't believe it, but the abyss is unpredictable, anything can happen, and no one can predict the future. That's all there is to it. Nothing else matters."

"Of course I won't take it to heart."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Xing breathed a sigh of relief, exchanged a glance with Yan Mo, and sighed softly. He Bicheng remained silent, watching Yu Changsheng's lips twitch as if he wanted to say something, but hesitated, his eyes filled with even more complex emotions.

"So, his previous battle against Huangfu Yunhong wasn't his full strength after all..."

He Bicheng sighed inwardly, his gaze dimmed, and his expression became somewhat defeated.

Before meeting Yu Changsheng, he always thought that he was the number one genius in Wuzhou. Even though Yanmo and Qiuxing were superior to him, it didn't matter, after all, their age was a factor.

Yu Changsheng was the only one who was about the same age as him, yet he repeatedly felt that he was inferior to him... This inevitably put He Bicheng under considerable pressure.

"So be it, so be it..." He Bicheng shook his head, suppressing the complicated thoughts in his heart. Then a determined look flashed in his eyes, and he murmured to himself, "Fortunately, it's not hopeless. No matter how strong you are, the gap between us is not that big now, and there is still a chance to catch up."

Yu Changsheng was unaware of He Bicheng's change of heart, nor was he paying attention to it. He simply gave Qiu Xing a deep look, nodded slightly, and then stopped talking. Instead, he sat down on the ground to meditate and recover from his injuries.

With a group of disciples protecting him, Yu Changsheng wasn't worried about any accidents happening.

Seeing this, Qiu Xing wiped his nose, shrugged, and quietly exhaled. He also sat cross-legged, swallowed a pill, and began to meditate. This time, facing the eruption of the abyss gale, the three of them had suffered a lot before they survived without serious injury.

"It's a pity, though. I didn't expect Yu Changsheng to have such a trick up his sleeve. He's truly monstrous..."

With his eyes closed, Qiu Xing murmured to himself as a thought flashed through his mind.

The appearance of the Dark Abyss Bat was indeed unexpected, and he was completely unaware of it. However, when dealing with the Dark Abyss Bat later, he clearly knew whether he was just going through the motions or not.

"According to the agreement, I can't lay a hand on Yu Changsheng or you, but that doesn't mean we have to stick together. If you're in danger, it's understandable that I won't help you..."

"Even the king-level demonic beasts like the Dark Abyss Bats didn't cause you much damage. That's really monstrous, Yu Changsheng..."

Qiu Xing muttered to himself, and Yama shared the same thought.

Faced with the attack of the Dark Abyss Bats, if they were to go all out, the stone platform where Li Minghan was located might not have collapsed at all, but could have landed safely and intact on the ground.

However, both of them had the same thought: although they would not actively harm Yu Changsheng, they would be happy to see Yu Changsheng exhausted and in danger while they stood by and did nothing.

Therefore, when the Dark Abyss Bat King appeared, both of them chose to play dead and keep to themselves. Although they did not think that Yu Changsheng would suffer any accidents because of this, it would be good if the other disciples of the Myriad Manifestations Sect were reduced in number, which would also throw Yu Changsheng into disarray.

Unfortunately, Yu Changsheng's subsequent methods thwarted their plans, leaving them in a dangerous and miserable situation.

This left them feeling helpless and regretful, but it also gave them a better understanding of Yu Changsheng's side. Therefore, when the Xuan Turtle put everyone into the Qiankun Space and took them away, but left them behind, the three of them dared not say anything.

In other words, if it weren't for the Xuan Turtle blocking the way in the face of the spatial gale, the three of them wouldn't have been able to get down so easily; they would have simply suffered some injuries.

Thus, a group of people, each harboring their own secrets, did not expose each other, each meditating and recovering, their thoughts differing.

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Time passed quickly, and in just over an hour, Yu Changsheng opened his eyes again, feeling the abundant magical power and physical energy surging within him once more, and smiled slightly.

"The spiritual energy in this abyss is really active. Not only have my injuries recovered quickly and perfectly, but my cultivation has also improved."

Yu Changsheng smiled slightly, clenched his fist and gently punched out. Instantly, the space in front of him rippled, and sonic booms echoed continuously. This was just a casual punch from Yu Changsheng.

"..."

Qiu Xing also opened his eyes at the same time. Upon seeing this, the deep fear in his eyes became even more obvious. He then smiled and nodded to Yu Changsheng.

"If everyone has recovered sufficiently, let's continue our journey."

Yu Changsheng met the other's gaze and spoke calmly, his tone slightly colder than before. This subtle change still startled Qiu Xing, who nodded after a moment and looked at He Bicheng and Yan Mo.

Both of them had recovered considerably, so they said:

"Alright then, let's go to the Preaching Tower now. But the Preaching Tower might not have appeared yet; we'll have to wait a while, maybe a few days."

It was now the eighteenth day since everyone entered the abyss, and according to what Qiu Xing had said before, the Preaching Tower would only materialize in the last few days before the abyss closed.

"Let's go and wait there, just in case something unexpected happens."

Yu Changsheng raised an eyebrow and replied in this way.

"Alright, let's go then. Be careful on the way. This is almost the bottom of the abyss. The dangers on the way are not as great as those above. Don't wander around. There are many places that even many disciples of my Xuan Yin Sect, who have been here for so many years, have not been able to explore clearly."

Qiu Xing nodded, offering no further comment, but gave a few sincere instructions.

The abyss is five thousand meters deep, which is close to the bottom of the abyss and is the limit that ordinary cultivators can approach.

After resting, the group, led by Qiu Xing and his two companions, continued their journey.

The landscape of the five-thousand-meter-deep abyss is completely different from that above. Looking up, all you can see is a bottomless blackness, where darkness swallows everything and makes you feel uneasy.

However, the surrounding space was not without light, because the earth was dark red and faintly glowing, providing a certain amount of light. The earth was not flat and undulating, with occasional mountains standing horizontally, but without exception, dark red lava flowed on them, embedded in them, emitting scalding heat.

The earth was the same; haphazardly laid lava and magma formed the base color of this world, a deep crimson. The air was also hot and dry. The lava flowed like rivers, winding and turning, dividing the earth like long, fiery dragons. The volcanoes rose and fell, spreading into the distance. The atmosphere was oppressive, like a scene from hell, and there was a faint, invisible pressure pressing down on everyone's bodies.

"The gravity here is much stronger than up here, and it's not evenly distributed..."

The group hadn't walked far when Yu Changsheng, feeling the sweltering air around him, frowned thoughtfully.

The spatial pressure around him was nothing, but it was quite strenuous for the ordinary geniuses of the Myriad Manifestations Sect who had mostly been brought by Yu Changsheng along the way. Their brows were furrowed, and beads of sweat streamed down their foreheads, whether from the heat or the pressure.

Seeing this, Yu Changsheng sighed softly, slowed his pace, glanced at everyone, and said with a gentle smile:

"Take your time. If anyone can't keep going, give it to me. However, the pressure here, combined with the abundant spiritual energy and fire element, makes it an excellent natural place for physical tempering if you persevere. Its uses are endless."

As he said this, Yu Changsheng patted his storage bag, and pills flew out and landed in the hands of the disciples.

The disciples looked at Yu Changsheng in astonishment, their eyes filled with gratitude.

"With this improved version of the third-tier Pure Fire Body Refining Pill that I refined, your physical bodies will undergo a qualitative leap under this environment."

Yu Changsheng casually explained that the flames were active and the spiritual energy was abundant at the moment. Coupled with the omnipresent pressure, it was indeed a natural training ground. With his pills, the effect would be even more obvious.

Yu Changsheng naturally wanted to make use of this place. Although it was useless to him now with his physical body, it was still very necessary for the rest of the Myriad Manifestations Sect.

"Thank you, young sect leader."

Upon hearing this, everyone was deeply moved. They accepted the pills and bowed deeply to Yu Changsheng, their voices filled with emotion and sincere gratitude. The series of events that had transpired along the way had made Yu Changsheng's image in their hearts even more admirable. (End of Chapter)