Chapter 1718 - 872: A Trace of Fear

Chapter 1718: Chapter 872: A Trace of Fear

His words were like a bolt from the blue, not only causing Qidiao Yaoyao’s heart to be violently shaken but also making Situ Qingfeng beside her dumbfounded!

Qidiao Yaoyao’s face changed dramatically, and her gaze at Gu Sheng transformed completely from the surprise and seriousness it held before into one of deep apprehension, and even... a hint of fear!

She knew better than anyone that the technique used earlier to remotely trigger the sub-gu and incite the Mother Gu’s backlash was no ordinary use of True Qi or spiritual power; it truly involved the profound Magic Technique at the core Origin of Gu Technique!

Such a method had long been lost even within the Five Poison Divine Sect, and was only sporadically recorded in the sect’s oldest texts! How could Gu Sheng possibly know it?! Moreover, judging by the looks of it, his accomplishments were undoubtedly high!

"Did he... did he perhaps acquire some Gu Technique lineage that is even more ancient and complete than that of my Five Poison Divine Sect?!"

An astonishing thought uncontrollably arose in Qidiao Yaoyao’s heart.

This suspicion made her heart pound wildly, and her gaze at Gu Sheng became extremely complex. If true, then the value of Gu Sheng far exceeded previous estimations!

In an instant, Qidiao Yaoyao had made up her mind.

Once outside, she must immediately notify the Longevity Ancestor, no matter what, and find a way to preserve Gu Sheng! At least, until the secrets about him are understood, he must not be allowed to die easily at the hands of the Longevity Ancestor!

...

Time slowly passed amidst the final instability of the Secret Realm. Outside, the sky gradually darkened as night began to descend.

Within the Secret Realm, the space fluctuations became increasingly frequent and violent, and fine spatial cracks, like black lightning, appeared and disappeared intermittently in the Void, reminding all surviving individuals inside that the Secret Realm was about to close.

In a secluded cave temporarily isolated by Gu Sheng with an Array, he sat cross-legged, his aura deep and steady like a mountain. During the daytime, he not only thoroughly familiarized himself with the soaring power due to Fusion Dao and breakthrough but also reorganized many high-level Martial Techniques he created in his previous life within his mind.

Advancing in Fusion Dao to the Sect Realm brought comprehensive, transformative enhancements.

He could clearly feel that his current battle strength was enough to fight and kill mid to late-stage Human King Realm powerhouses! Even facing peak Human King Realm beings, he had the power to fight, far from defenseless!

More importantly, with his cultivation breaking through to the Sect Realm, his physique had reached the Glazed Golden Body Realm, and he successfully unleashed the Eighteen Cave Heavens, resulting in a qualitative leap in both physical strength and Qi-Blood capacity.

Past high-level Martial Techniques he created that he dared not easily use due to inadequate physical strength and meridians unable to bear them, could now finally be exhibited without worry!

The sharp light in Gu Sheng’s eyes flashed by, as if numerous intricate Martial Arts trajectories were circulating and colliding within.

Those long dormant Divine Skills were about to once again brightly shine, as he returned to the path of the Peak!

At this moment, the spatial fluctuations of the Secret Realm reached a peak, violently twisting and shaking the entire space as if it might completely collapse in the next second.

"Ling’er."

Gu Sheng softly called in his heart.

In the depths of the Sea of Consciousness, the warm Origin Power slightly trembled, a spiritual light flew out, landing in front of Gu Sheng, swiftly twisting and changing.

Finally assuming the appearance and aura indistinguishable from Gu Sheng’s genuine self, even perfectly mimicking the calm and profound look in his eyes. It was precisely a clone formed by the Soul Power of Gu Ling’er.

As the clone took shape, an intense sensation of space distortion suddenly enveloped every person in the Secret Realm.

Buzz—!

Disorientation lasted for only a moment.

When their vision cleared once more, Gu Sheng, along with the clone formed by Gu Ling’er, Qidiao Yaoyao, Situ Qingfeng, and all other surviving Martial Artists, had already returned to the valley where they originally entered the Secret Realm.

The valley at night should have been quiet and cold, yet at this moment, it was filled with an oppressive tension!

The people who had just appeared, before even having the chance to survey their surroundings, a vast and overwhelming pressure, as immense as a towering mountain, descended upon everyone present, regardless of their cultivation, pinning them in place, unable even to move a finger!

Immediately after, the entire space above the crowd dimmed abruptly, as if seized and sealed by an invisible hand, forming an unbreakable barrier that completely severed any possibility of escape or transmission!

An aged, indifferent voice with supreme authority rolled over and thundered into each person’s soul.

"Everyone, please remain calm."

A figure had appeared in the sky above the valley, seemingly unnoticed.

He wore a simple gray robe, his face ancient, his gaze serene, as if merging with the surrounding heavens and earth.

Merely standing there, he seemed to become the center of the world, instinctively inspiring awe and submission in all.

It was the Longevity Ancestor!

His gaze, like substantial pillars of light, slowly swept across the trembling crowd below, as he declared in an emotionless voice.

"I have detected that the wanted criminal, Gu Sheng, sought by multiple factions, is suspected of being among this Secret Realm exploration group. To ensure peace in the Southern Border, I have laid down a Heaven and Earth Net here. Next, I ask everyone to cooperate for verification. If there are any offenses, I seek your understanding."