Free Web NovelChapter 1404: Chapter 726: A Bit Strange
"No—"
The first to bear the brunt was an elder of the Xuanxu Sect. He only had time to let out a despairing howl as three Qi Swords pierced through his chest.
Blazing white flames erupted from his body, incinerating this Earth Martial Realm Third Level expert into ash in the blink of an eye, not even his Divine Soul escaped.
Shen Qingshi’s expression changed drastically as he frantically swung his longsword, trying to fend off the attack.
"Gu Sheng! How dare you—"
Three Qi Swords approached in a triangular formation; the first shattered his Protective Gang Qi, the second pierced his longsword, and the third penetrated directly through his brow.
Shen Qingshi’s body stiffened in mid-air for a moment, then like a paper man set aflame, white fire consumed him from the inside out, turning him to ashes in the blink of an eye.
Three breaths later, the omnipresent Sword Qi dispersed. On the arena, apart from the slightly pale Gu Sheng himself, there was no trace left of the eight Earth Martial Realm experts, not even their weapons or Magical Treasures, all reduced to ashes.
The entire Martial Arts Arena fell into dead silence.
"This... this is impossible..."
The Sect Leader of Xuanxu Sect abruptly stood up, his face ashen, his eyes filled with disbelief.
"Slaying eight Earth Martial Realm experts in an instant? Such a feat is unprecedented in the entire Martial Arts World!"
On the high platform, although Long Yundao and Ye Jianjia appeared relatively calm, their shock was unmistakable in their eyes.
Long Yundao’s eyes sparkled, internal turmoil surging.
"Was it a mere clone from the beginning? Then his true self... has been watching from the sidelines? That final Sword Array... even with my First Level Heavenly Martial cultivation, I would certainly be injured facing it head-on!"
On the arena, Gu Sheng slowly expelled a turbid breath, dispersing the residual Sword Qi around him.
He indifferently surveyed the audience below and spoke again.
"Next one."
These three words made everyone from the Xuanxu Sect step back in unison.
In less than two hours, they had witnessed too many of their fellow sect members fall at Gu Sheng’s hands, going from initial anger to current fear, their psychological defenses completely collapsed.
Gu Sheng’s gaze finally fell on the Sect Leader of Xuanxu Sect, their eyes meeting in the air, as if sparks were flying.
"You little beast!"
The Sect Leader of Xuanxu Sect roared, his aura beginning to skyrocket.
"I will take your life today!"
Just as he was about to forcefully make a move, a white figure appeared beside Gu Sheng.
The newcomer was dressed in snow-white clothes, with peerless beauty, surrounded by a suffocatingly powerful aura.
"Heavenly Martial Realm... Peak?!" freewebnσvel.cѳm
The Sect Leader of Xuanxu Sect abruptly halted, his expression turning extremely ugly.
Tantai Xueling stood with hands behind, a slight smile on her lips.
"Today, I will protect Gu Sheng. Anyone who comes will die."
Her voice was gentle, yet carried indisputable authority.
Almost simultaneously, Long Yundao also flew onto the arena, standing on the other side of Gu Sheng, indicating his stance.
"Long Yundao! Are you also opposing our Xuanxu Sect?"
The Sect Leader of Xuanxu Sect shouted harshly.
Long Yundao gave a calm smile.
"Gu Sheng is a disciple of our sect. If the Sect Leader bullies the weak, how can I, Long, sit idly by?"
The atmosphere was charged, tense with a three-way standoff.
The Sect Leader of Xuanxu Sect’s face was grim and undecided, ultimately giving a cold snort.
"Fine! Very well! Today, with two Heavenly Martial Realm protecting this little beast, I concede. But this matter will not end here! Gu Sheng, having killed so many of our elders and disciples, this enmity will not be forgotten!"
Saying this, he waved his sleeves, leading the remaining sect members away, his back looking particularly defeated.
Once the Xuanxu Sect people were far away, Tantai Xueling finally turned to look at Gu Sheng.
"How was it, did I arrive just in time? That old thing was truly about to strike at you without regard for his dignity."
Gu Sheng’s expression remained indifferent.
"Thank you."
"That’s it?"
Tantai Xueling pouted.
"I came all this way to save you, not even a word of appreciation?"
Long Yundao interjected at the right moment.
"Thank you, Senior Tantai, for your assistance."
Tantai Xueling waved her hand.
"No need to be polite, Sect Leader Long. I did not come here for you."
Her eyes fixed on Gu Sheng.
"I have something important to discuss with you."
Gu Sheng frowned slightly and, after pondering for a moment, said.
"Let’s go to my residence."
Tantai Xueling nodded in satisfaction, then turned her gaze to Ye Jianjia, who remained on the high platform.
"Ye family girl, your family was protected at Gu Sheng’s behest by the Linyin Pavilion. Remember this favor."
With that, she turned into a tunneling light, disappearing into the horizon without waiting for Ye Jianjia’s response.
Gu Sheng’s eyes carried a hint of surprise, evidently not expecting Tantai Xueling to suddenly bring this up.
Meanwhile, Ye Jianjia flew to the arena, standing in front of Gu Sheng with eyes red with tears.
"Gu... Senior Brother Gu..."
Her voice choked with emotion.
"The Ye family, over three hundred lives, all saved thanks to Senior Brother’s intervention. This kindness, this virtue, Jianjia will never forget."
Gu Sheng’s expression was somewhat complex, but he ultimately only said lightly.
"A mere lift of a finger."
Gu Sheng stood with hands behind, watching Ye Jianjia’s departing figure disappear around the corridor’s bend, before turning to face Long Yundao.
"Senior Brother Long, may I have a word?"
Gu Sheng’s voice was low, his expression unusually solemn.
Long Yundao’s eyes sparkled with sharpness as he waved to lay down a soundproofing barrier. frёewebnoѵēl.com
"Junior Brother Gu, has something gone wrong in the Secret Realm?"
Gu Sheng spoke straightforwardly.
"On this Secret Realm journey, I’ve incurred not a small amount of trouble. It’s not convenient to go into details, but it may implicate the Emperor Sect."
Long Yundao frowned slightly but did not immediately press for details. As the senior disciple of the Emperor Sect, he had long detected Gu Sheng’s extraordinary identity through various clues.
"I’ve obtained the ’Ten Thousand Paths to One Technique’, it’s time to leave."
Gu Sheng’s tone was calm.
"But rest assured, Senior Brother, the cooperation between Tianlang City and Linyin Pavilion will remain unaffected, and I will leave behind some Secret Techniques as compensation."
