NOVEL NEXT Chapter 324: Nurturing the Emperor's Heart
At this critical moment, the turning point arrived. Gu Sheng felt a mysterious power surging from the depths of the Sea Floor Realm. This power was as gentle and soothing as a spring, flowing slowly toward the Demon Emperor's Divine Sense, as if capable of calming all violent turmoil and unease.
"Buzz——" With the emergence of this mysterious energy, a cyan figure gradually materialized. It was the Ancient Sacred Body, formed by green copper fragments, radiating a gentle glow that firmly suppressed the Demon Emperor's Divine Sense.
"Hahaha! Mere humans think they can suppress me?" A commanding and arrogant voice echoed within the Sea Floor Realm, emanating from the Demon Emperor's Divine Sense. "Today, I'll show you what true power looks like!"
As the voice fell, a colossal figure manifested once again.
"Hmph! Do you think you can invade others' bodies so easily?" A cold voice suddenly resounded within the secret realm. It was the voice from the depths of Gu Sheng's heart. As the voice landed, another cyan figure appeared in the realm.
"Who are you to dare obstruct me?" The Demon Emperor's Divine Sense roared furiously, immediately launching a fierce attack on the cyan Sacred Body. Yet, the Ancient Sacred Body merely smiled faintly without speaking, standing silently as the Divine Sense of the Demon Emperor attacked without causing even the slightest disturbance.
"Demon Emperor, you're nothing but a residual Divine Sense. This is no place for your rampage." The Ancient Sacred Body spoke coldly, its voice as clear and icy as a mountain spring, seemingly capable of calming all tumult and chaos.
As the Ancient Sacred Body's words concluded, it began its counterattack. With both hands performing Sealing gestures, a powerful energy surged out of its body directly toward the Demon Emperor's Divine Sense. This energy was as solid and formidable as a mountain, seemingly intent on sweeping away all obstructions.
"Ah——" Following a painful scream from the Demon Emperor's Divine Sense, the battle escalated into a fervent clash. The entire Sea Floor Realm overflowed with chaotic and violent energy, threatening to tear apart this mysterious space entirely. Yet, the Ancient Sacred Body remained calm throughout, its every strike exquisitely calculated, dissolving the Demon Emperor's counterattacks one by one.
The intense battle persisted for an undetermined time, finally concluding amidst a thunderous boom. The Demon Emperor's Divine Sense was thoroughly subdued by the Ancient Sacred Body, rendered utterly immobile. Taking advantage of the moment, Gu Sheng securely placed the Devil Emperor's Heart within the Dantian Sea Floor Realm and swiftly sealed the wounds of his Dantian.
Everything returned to tranquility; the golden waves gradually calmed, and the Sea Floor Realm regained its accustomed serenity and mystery, as though the recent battle had only been an illusion.
Yan Ruyu looked at Gu Sheng anxiously. "Young Master Gu, are you okay?" Her voice carried deep concern and worry, as if fearing that Gu Sheng might have suffered any harm.
Gu Sheng wiped the sweat off his forehead. "I'm fine."
He replied with a smile, as though he had not just experienced a life-or-death struggle. But his heart still brimmed with awe. He knew he had narrowly escaped death, and if not for the assistance of the green copper fragment, he would likely no longer be alive. At the same time, he felt a profound sense of curiosity and doubt about his own body—exactly who was nourishing whom?
Yan Ruyu let out a sigh of relief. "That's great, thank you, Young Master Gu." She looked at Gu Sheng with gratitude. "I believe the Devil Emperor's Heart will revive under your care."
"Then give me a kiss!"
Gu Sheng stopped Yan Ruyu and kissed her. Yan Ruyu's cheeks turned rosy; she hadn't expected Gu Sheng to be so bold now.
Gu Sheng thought to himself, placing the Devil Emperor's Heart into my Dantian Sea Floor Realm carries untold risks—if I don't get a bit of reparations from Yan Ruyu, it feels like I've suffered a great loss.
Though the Devil Emperor's Heart was now settled in Gu Sheng's Sea Floor Realm, he did not linger in the Demon Clan's territory but instead headed to the western sands of Xiwu.
According to the map generated from Su Yao's fusion of five Water Spirit Pearls, this location was where the sixth Water Spirit Pearl lay.
The Spirit Sand Desert, a boundless expanse in the western part of Xiwu, shimmered under the blazing sun, its golden grains glinting with dazzling brilliance. This land held both the rich spiritual mines that adventurers coveted and untold deadly dangers lurking beneath its surface.
Gu Sheng, a youth whose cultivation had reached the Second Layer of the Sea Floor Realm, now set foot on this enigmatic territory. His gaze was resolute, his steps steady, and his entire being exuded an indomitable spirit.
"Roar——" A deafening beastly roar suddenly erupted, rattling the sand grains.
Gu Sheng raised his brow. From behind a dune, a colossal creature burst forth—it was a Demon Beast, its massive form radiating an aura of ferocity.
"Sea Floor Realm Third Layer Heaven?" Gu Sheng murmured to himself, a trace of gravity flashing in his eyes.
The Demon Beast roared furiously, opening its bloodthirsty maw as it lunged at Gu Sheng. Gu Sheng's figure flickered, narrowly evading the beast's fatal strike. At the same time, the Seven-colored Jade Maiden Sword in his hand unsheathed, casting forth a sharp sword light.
"Gale Nine Swords—First Sword!" Gu Sheng shouted lowly, the sword light slashing toward the Demon Beast like a fierce gale.
But the beast's tough hide proved impervious; the strike failed to inflict any damage. The Demon Beast roared in rage and swung its claws toward Gu Sheng, forcing him into a series of successive evasions.
The battle grew increasingly intense as Gu Sheng and the Demon Beast engaged in a thrilling contest on the desert sands. Gu Sheng unleashed all his techniques, from Gale Nine Swords to Carefree Ascension Step, alternating between his ultimate moves. Yet, he remained unable to deal a crippling blow to the Demon Beast.
"This beast's hide is too damn tough—my attacks can't seem to penetrate its defense!" Gu Sheng thought to himself in shock.