Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1084: Chapter 566: Luochuan’s Sensing

After pondering for a long time, Gu Sheng approached one of the teams.

This team had strong Spiritual Energy with no trace of Evil Qi; it was obvious they had come solely for the Spiritual Pearls. As Gu Sheng approached step by step, their gazes became wary.

When only a few steps apart, Gu Sheng stopped.

"Brother, I mean no harm. I just wanted to ask, since you’ve already reached the foot of East Mountain, why have you set up camp here? Is the Sect Leader of the Fan Sect unavailable?"

Hearing this, the man visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

"The Sect Leader is here, but the hour hasn’t arrived yet; we can’t enter East Mountain."

"Why?"

"The Fan Sect Leader has decreed that we must wait until all sects have arrived at the mountain’s foot before we can enter East Mountain to ensure fairness. We arrived first, so we picked a good spot to camp."

Saying so, he pointed to an empty spot nearby.

"There’s no one over there; you can set up there. There are still many people on their way, and it might take a few days."

Hearing his kind advice, Gu Sheng deliberately sighed.

Seeing him sigh, the man kindly comforted, "Don’t worry, we’ll enter East Mountain sooner or later."

Hearing this, Gu Sheng shook his head.

"That’s not what I’m worried about; it’s our lives I’m concerned with."

"Lives? What do you mean? Are you afraid of losing your life in the fight for Spiritual Pearls?"

"No, if there really are Spiritual Pearls, I’m not afraid to risk my life. I just fear they’re using the guise of the pearls to lure us in."

At this, Gu Sheng looked up into his eyes.

"By right, since we arrived first, we should be the first to enter East Mountain, but they require us to wait until all have arrived, which makes me suspicious. After all, there are Jianghu rumors that the Fan Sect has dealings with Evil Demons, a sect with such heavy Evil Qi makes me doubt if they actually have the Spiritual Pearls, and moreover..."

Breaking off, Gu Sheng hesitated as if he had more to say.

Seeing him like this, the man anxiously stepped forward two steps.

"Brother, what’s on your mind? What else is there? Have you discovered something?"

"I haven’t discovered anything specific, just doubts in my heart."

"Why?"

"Because not long ago, the Fan Sect battled the Qikong Sect twice. They wanted to erase Qikong Sect from Jianghu, but failed twice due to the support of the renowned sects. It’s said that many in the Fan Sect were injured. They just returned to East Mountain and released the news about the Spiritual Pearls. After arriving, we still have to wait for all parties to arrive before entering. I suspect they’re recruiting, and once those willing to join them arrive, our lives will be the nourishment they need to recover."

After another sigh, Gu Sheng looked at him.

"Brother, I see your group’s Spiritual Energy is dense without any trace of Evil Qi, so I decided to share this information. There’s always someone trying to harm Jianghu, so you and your people must be cautious, don’t fall into their trap. Regardless of whether there are Spiritual Pearls or not, stay vigilant and protect yourselves."

After saying this, Gu Sheng turned and left, not going far but settling down at the place the man suggested.

The two resting spots were only about ten meters apart, not too far.

Seeing him settle there, Hong Mei and the others quickly came over.

"Gu Sheng, what’s happening? Why aren’t they entering East Mountain but settling here?"

"Everyone come in first."

After Gu Sheng spoke, everyone huddled around.

Once they were seated, Gu Sheng summoned a small tripod, hovering above everyone.

"The Fan Sect demands all members arrive before entering East Mountain. I suspect they want to gather those willing to join them and lead them into the mountain, risking the lives of us Jianghu people."

After Gu Sheng spoke, everyone was furious.

"This Fan Sect really knows how to stir things up! They can think of any kind of devious plan!"

Lan Yao grumbled angrily, while Bai Yu nodded in agreement.

"Indeed, they always employ some deceitful tactics. If there are sincere people, they really wouldn’t stand a chance. Gu Sheng, which sect did you just question?"

"I don’t know, I didn’t ask, but their Spiritual Energy is strong without a hint of Evil Qi. Even if they’re not from a renowned sect, they have a clean background. If something happens later, we should protect them."

Understanding his meaning, everyone nodded in agreement.

As they were discussing this matter, Luochuan, who had been keeping a low profile in the group, suddenly spoke up.

"Master, Saint Ya has left."

Hearing this, Bai Yu’s eyes widened.

"What did you say? How do you know?!"

"I sensed my father’s presence; he left with Saint Ya."

For this statement, no one doubted.

After all, Luochuan had King Luo’s blood, and he would sense even the slightest aura.

However, Gu Sheng was still puzzled. With various sects already present, why would Saint Ya leave?

Evidently, Bai Yu had also thought of this.

He turned to look at Gu Sheng and asked this question.

Upon hearing his inquiry, Gu Sheng also shook his head in confusion.

"I don’t know, could it be that something major has occurred?"

As soon as Gu Sheng spoke these words, everyone agreed.

After all, the Fan Sect was very important to Saint Ya; she wouldn’t leave at this moment if it weren’t for something larger happening.

While they felt uneasy, they still waited at their original spot.

By the end of the day, more and more teams were camped in the area.

That night, under the bright moonlight, Gu Sheng suddenly sensed something amiss.

He quickly got up, listening intensely to the movements outside.

Sure enough, the faint sound of footsteps was approaching.