Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

The Holy Daughter accepted the Qionghua Immortal Bottle, with a hint of surprise and joy flashing in her eyes, "Thank you, Junior Brother Gu."

"Holy Daughter, no need to be so polite. You've done a lot for the Holy Land, this is what you deserve," Gu Sheng said.

Su Yao also came over, holding four Water Spirit Pearls in her hand, with expectation gleaming in her eyes, "Junior Brother Gu, I collected these Water Spirit Pearls, just three more to open the secret realm."

"Don't worry, Junior Sister Su, I will keep an eye out for you," Gu Sheng said with a smile.

As night fell, the Yaochi Holy Land was brightly lit as a grand banquet was in progress. The disciples were laughing and celebrating Gu Sheng's return and breakthrough in cultivation.

However, amidst this joyful atmosphere, a dark undercurrent was surging.

"Gu Sheng, this child, is not to be underestimated," Elder Bixiao whispered, "His harvest from Taichu Ancient Mine is probably more than what we've seen."

"Hmph, so what? After all, he is one of us from Yaochi Holy Land, would he be a threat to us?" Elder Shuangtian retorted.

"That's true, but this child's growth is too rapid, we have to be cautious," the previous elder sighed.

The banquet continued, but Gu Sheng felt something unusual. Glancing around, he noticed several gazes hovering over him. His heart stirred, but he continued to drink and laugh with the disciples without showing any sign.

After the banquet, Gu Sheng went alone to the back mountain. The moonlight was like water, spilling over his resolute face, reflecting a unique charm.

"Junior Brother Gu." A gentle voice broke the silence of the night, it was Su Yao.

"Junior Sister Su, why are you here so late?" Gu Sheng turned around, smiling as he asked.

"I came to find you." Su Yao walked up beside Gu Sheng, looking up at him, "Junior Brother Gu, you must have experienced a lot in the Taichu Ancient Mine? Can you tell me about it?"

Looking into Su Yao's clear eyes, Gu Sheng felt a stir in his heart and began to narrate the various encounters at Taichu Ancient Mine. He spoke about how he fused with the Ancient Sacred Body, how he broke through in cultivation, and how he obtained these treasures. Su Yao listened intently, with admiration flashing in her eyes.

"Junior Brother Gu, you are truly amazing," Su Yao sincerely praised, "When will I be as strong as you?"

"As long as you work hard in your cultivation, one day you will surpass me," Gu Sheng encouraged, "Remember, the path of cultivation has no shortcuts, only down-to-earth effort leads you further."

While the two were chatting happily, suddenly a green shadow descended from the sky, landing in front of them. The person was dressed in green, with a stern face and eyes shining with cold light.

"Gu Sheng, what crime should you bear for hiding treasures?" the person in green said coldly.

Gu Sheng frowned, "Who are you? What evidence do you have to say I hid treasures?"

"Hmph, surely the treasures you obtained from Taichu Ancient Mine are more than what you distributed to the disciples? Hand them over, and I'll spare your life," the person in green threatened.

Gu Sheng sneered, "Want the treasures? Let's see if you have the skill to take them."

With that, he moved and attacked the person in green. The person in green was not weak either, and the two instantly engaged in battle. Su Yao watched anxiously from the side but couldn't help.

During the fight, Gu Sheng gradually gained the upper hand. Seeing the unfavorable situation, the person in green turned to flee. Gu Sheng pursued relentlessly but suddenly felt dizzy; it turned out the person in green had released a hallucinogenic drug. He realized something was wrong but it was too late.

When Gu Sheng awoke again, he found himself tied up in a cave. The person in green stood in front of him, looking at him coldly.

"Speak, where did you hide the rest of the treasures?" the person in green pressed.

Gu Sheng laughed, "Do you think you've won? Let me tell you, those treasures are no longer with me."

The person in green was taken aback, "What do you mean?"

"When I left Taichu Ancient Mine, I had already transferred most of the treasures to a safe place," Gu Sheng said calmly, "Even if you kill me, you won't get what you want."

The person in green's eyes flashed with anger and unwillingness, "Do you think I'll believe your nonsense?"

"Believe it or not," Gu Sheng shrugged, "I've told you anyway."

Just then, footsteps suddenly echoed from outside the cave. A flash of sword light followed, and the person in green fell with a thump. It turned out that the elders from Yaochi Holy Land arrived in time to rescue Gu Sheng.

After some explanations, the elders learned the truth, discovering that the person in green was actually Elder Bixiao, who falsely assumed Gu Sheng had swallowed all the treasures, causing this misunderstanding. The elders apologized to Gu Sheng and praised his cleverness and courage.

Besides cultivation each day, Gu Sheng spent his leisure time enjoying scenic tours with the maidens of Yaochi Holy Land, living quite a pleasant life.

Gu Sheng's Grass Vine Demon Soul

"Whoosh, whoosh—"

Gu Sheng's Grass Vine Demon Soul twirled and danced around him like a green spirit snake. Each vine was full of vitality, seemingly containing endless power. With a thought, the vines transformed into green lotuses, blooming with green leaves like canopies, petals like snow, beautiful and mysterious.

"Is this the transformation of grass vines into lotuses?" The maidens of Yaochi Holy Land marveled as they gathered around Gu Sheng, their eyes filled with curiosity and admiration.

"Yes, this is the new ability of my Grass Vine Demon Soul," Gu Sheng explained with a smile, "These green lotuses not only have strong corrosive power but can also spread rapidly, devouring everything."

Hearing this, the maidens stepped back a few steps, afraid to be touched by the lotuses. However, they were even more eager to see Gu Sheng's next demonstration.

With a thought from Gu Sheng, the green lotuses grew madly like a flood of green beasts surging towards a small hill ahead. Though the hill wasn't tall, it was lush with various plants. However, under the corrosion of the green lotuses, these plants withered and disappeared at a pace visible to the naked eye.

"How amazing! This is like a green disaster!" one maiden exclaimed.

"Indeed, Junior Brother Gu's Grass Vine Demon Soul is truly formidable!" another maiden echoed.

Gu Sheng smiled lightly without saying much. He knew that this was just the tip of the iceberg for his Grass Vine Demon Soul. As his cultivation improved, the power of his Grass Vine Demon Soul would become even stronger.

"Buzz—"

The entrance to the trial secret realm opened slowly, a flash of light passed, and the figures of Gu Sheng and Su Yao vanished into this mysterious and unpredictable space.

Inside the secret realm, mist curled around, and a mysterious and ancient aura filled the surroundings. Gu Sheng vigilantly surveyed the area, sensing the powerful Demon Beast aura hidden in this space.

"Junior Brother Gu, the aura here is so eerie," Su Yao whispered closely beside Gu Sheng.

"Hmm, be careful," Gu Sheng warned, "The Demon Beasts in here are all tough nuts to crack."

Just as he finished speaking, an ear-splitting roar came, causing their ears to buzz. Immediately afterward, an enormous Mystical Turtle from the sea of thunder emerged from the mist, its hard shell crackling with electricity, its eyes sharp and penetrating.

"Is this our first opponent?" Gu Sheng muttered to himself, a trace of excitement flashing in his eyes.

"Junior Brother Gu, this Mystical Turtle looks quite formidable," Su Yao said worriedly.

"It's alright, I'm here," Gu Sheng reassured her with a smile, as his thought commanded the Grass Vine Demon Soul to surge out, transforming into green lotuses to sweep over the Mystical Turtle.

The corrosive force of the green lotuses was terrifyingly powerful, and despite the Mystical Turtle's best efforts to resist, it was ultimately consumed by the lotuses entirely.

"Amazing!" Su Yao exclaimed in awe.

Gu Sheng smiled lightly, "This is just the beginning, let's keep going."

The two cautiously navigated through the mist, soon encountering other Demon Beasts. Iron-Eating Wyverns, Heaven-Devouring Giant Frogs, Jungle Lightning Wolves... Each was a formidable presence in the Sea Floor Realm. But before Gu Sheng's Grass Vine Demon Soul, they all fell in defeat.

Faced with mighty Demon Beasts, Su Yao bravely stood by Gu Sheng's side, using her Marrow Refining Realm ninth layer strength to battle the beasts with the help of the four Water Spirit Pearls. Although her strength was far from Gu Sheng's, her perseverance and courage won his appreciation.