Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1370 - 709: Long Time No See

Gu Sheng pondered for a moment before asking the third question.

"Have you heard of Shen Qingtan?"

"Shen Qingtan?"

Bai Lingtong frowned in thought, then shook his head.

"To the lord, I have never heard of this person. If she is a disciple of the Inner Courtyard of the Great Wilderness Holy Academy, with my current information network, I fear I am not yet qualified to investigate..."

Gu Sheng was not surprised by this answer, nodded slightly, and prepared to dismiss Bai Lingtong. Just then, Bai Lingtong suddenly slapped his forehead.

"Wait! Now that you mention it, something did come to mind!"

"In the southernmost part of Huang City, at Yinghuan Village, a secret realm has emerged, possibly related to a Transformed Demon."

In Linyin Pavilion, Bai Lingtong lowered his voice.

He lightly tapped his fingers on the table, producing a crisp sound, while his gaze remained fixed on Gu Sheng’s face, observing his reaction.

Gu Sheng frowned slightly, unconsciously stroking the edge of the teacup with his fingers.

"A Transformed Demon? Are you sure?"

"Almost certain."

Bai Lingtong pulled out a jade scroll emitting a green glow from his bosom.

"It’s said that the secret realm is shrouded by an Ancient Maze, and the entire Yinghuan Village is covered by the array. In the past few days, many martial artists have gone to explore, but no one has been able to break the array and enter."

Gu Sheng’s eyes gleamed; he put down the teacup, leaning his body slightly forward.

"The exact location?"

Bai Lingtong’s lips curled into a smile as he pulled out a yellowed sheepskin map from his sleeve.

"I knew you’d be interested. But..."

He paused, his voice dropping even lower.

"The news has already spread, and various sects have sent people over. You need to be extra careful."

Gu Sheng took the map, pointing lightly with his fingertip at the location of Yinghuan Village on the map.

"I just happen to be going out for some training, so I might as well check it out on the way."

"Gu."

Bai Lingtong suddenly spoke seriously.

"It is said the maze is very eerie; those who enter will see their worst fears, and many have already suffered mental breakdowns."

Gu Sheng put away the map, a confident smile playing on his lips.

"Fear? That’s the last thing I, Gu Sheng, am afraid of."

Leaving Linyin Pavilion, Gu Sheng headed straight for the transmission array in the city. The passersby on the street moved hastily, the air tinged with tension, clearly stirred by the news of the secret realm.

"Gu, are we heading to Yinghuan Village?"

Ye Jianjia, who had been silently following, suddenly spoke up, her voice as melodious as a clear spring.

Gu Sheng didn’t stop, just nodded slightly.

"Yes."

Ye Jianjia looked curious.

"I heard a secret realm related to a Transformed Demon has appeared there?"

"News travels fast."

Gu Sheng chuckled softly.

"But before that, we have to go somewhere else first."

Ye Jianjia blinked, full of questions, but ultimately did not ask further.

She knew Gu Sheng’s character; he would naturally tell her what needed to be said.

Meanwhile, at the entrance of Yinghuan Village in the southernmost part of Huang City, hundreds of martial artists had already gathered.

They were dressed differently, from various sects, yet all wore anxious expressions, pacing back and forth at the village entrance.

"Damn it, I’ve been wandering around this godforsaken place for half a month without even catching a glimpse of the secret realm!"

A burly man with a face full of scars kicked a stone at his feet with force; the stone flew into the mist of the village and disappeared instantly.

"Ain’t that the truth!"

A tall, thin man beside echoed.

"This maze is wickedly tricky. Go inside, and you just end up going in circles, circling back out again."

On the other side of the village entrance, a team of martial artists dressed uniformly stood out.

There were over a hundred of them, all in gray martial attire, without any sect emblems on their chests, yet they stood orderly and quietly off to the side.

Leading them was a middle-aged man with a knife scar across his face, his arms crossed, eyes as sharp as a hawk’s. Even standing still, his imposing aura made others hesitant to approach.

"Be patient, all of you."

The scar-faced man spoke in a deep voice; though not loud, his words immediately quieted the people behind him.

"The secret realm is related to the Transformed Demon. If you can gain its opportunities, it’s enough to change your fate."

A young martial artist behind him couldn’t help but ask.

"Vice Alliance Hierarch, can we really find the entrance? It’s already been half a month..."

The scar-faced man snorted coldly.

"What’s the rush? Aren’t the sect disciples also clueless? Remember, in the Great Wilderness Alliance, we proceed strategically and steadily."

"The Great Wilderness Alliance?"

In the crowd at the village entrance, a flamboyantly dressed young man fanned himself with a folding fan, a mischievous smile on his face.

"So, these esteemed gentlemen are from the Great Wilderness Alliance. My respects."

The scar-faced man’s eyes narrowed.

"And you are?"

"I am Shen Qingyun."

The young man snapped his fan shut with a soft sound, offering a slightly theatrical bow.

"A disciple of the Inner Courtyard of the Great Wilderness Holy Academy."

A collective gasp arose all around. The Great Wilderness Holy Academy was a place that had birthed countless powerhouses; to become an Inner Courtyard disciple, one needed at least mid-Earth Martial Realm strength.

"So, a revered student of the Holy Academy."

The scar-faced man’s expression didn’t change, but his tone grew noticeably more cautious.

"I wonder what brings Mr. Shen here?"

Shen Qingyun reopened his fan, gently waving it.

"I heard a secret realm appeared here, so I came to see it for myself. However..."

His eyes glinted coldly.

"Mainly, I’m here for someone."

"Oh?"

The scar-faced man raised an eyebrow.

"For an Inner Courtyard disciple to personally come, this person must be extraordinary."

Shen Qingyun chuckled lightly.

"Indeed extraordinary. Second on the Hidden Dragon List, Situ Qingfeng."

"Situ Qingfeng?!"

The crowd immediately buzzed with shock.

"You mean the genius who killed Lu Xuanyuan in the Holy Academy assessment?"

Shen Qingyun nodded.

"Exactly.

He possesses the Heavenly Demon Spirit Body, which is deeply connected to the Transformed Demon. With the secret realm’s appearance, he will certainly come."