Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World

Chapter 1398 - 723: Delivering the Message

"Where are the Lu Family people?"

"Replying to the Saint Heir, the brothers sent by the Lu Family have already set up an ambush on the outskirts, just waiting for Gu Sheng to appear..."

A disciple replied respectfully.

"Ambush?"

Shen Qingyun sneered coldly and suddenly struck a palm, sending the speaking disciple flying, crashing heavily against the mountain wall dozens of meters away.

"Saint Heir, please calm your anger!"

The other disciples were frightened and hurriedly knelt down.

"A bunch of fools!"

Shen Qingyun was furious beyond measure.

"Ambushing Gu Sheng outside the Secret Realm? Do you think our Great Wilderness Holy Academy and the Linyin Pavilion don’t have enough enmity?!"

One of his trusted aides dared to ask.

"Then, Saint Heir, what should we do next..."

Shen Qingyun suppressed the fury in his heart.

"Return to the Holy Academy first. This injury to my arm requires the Sect Master’s intervention for Limb Regeneration."

His eyes were filled with malicious intent.

"As for Gu Sheng... If he comes out alive, the Lu Family will deal with him. If he dies in the Secret Realm, it would be his luck!"

"Yes!"

Everyone responded in unison.

Shen Qingyun took one last look at the now calm entrance to the Secret Realm, his eyes filled with even more venomous hatred.

He turned around and left, his empty sleeve fluttering in the wind like a banner of humiliation.

At the Emperor Sect’s mountain gate, clouds and mist swirled.

Ye Jianjia stumbled in with her white attire stained with blood, shocking the gatekeeping disciples.

"Senior Sister Ye! What’s...?"

"Move aside!"

Ye Jianjia couldn’t spare time to explain and rushed towards the Sect Master’s hall. Disciples along the way turned to look, seeing her hairpins scattered and the Jade Pendant at her waist shattered, evidence of a fierce battle.

"Sect Master!"

Ye Jianjia burst into the hall, her voice hoarse.

Long Yundao was discussing sect affairs with several elders, and looked up upon hearing her voice.

"Jianjia? Why have you returned alone? Where’s Gu Sheng?"

Ye Jianjia fell to her knees with a thump, her voice trembling.

"Disciple was incompetent... Senior Brother Gu... did not make it out of the Secret Realm."

"What?!"

Long Yundao suddenly stood up, causing the table to shatter.

In a flash, he was in front of Ye Jianjia, grabbing her wrist.

"Explain clearly!"

Ye Jianjia held back her tears and recounted in detail how they encountered Shen Qingyun, a disciple of the Great Wilderness Holy Academy’s Inner Courtyard in the Secret Realm, and how Gu Sheng fought against strong enemies to save her. By the end, her voice choked with emotion.

"We waited at the exit for three days as agreed, but no sign of Senior Brother Gu ever appeared..."

Long Yundao loosened his grip and turned his back, his expression uncertain.

His tightly clenched fists were hidden beneath his sleeves, veins bulging.

The hall was silent enough to hear a pin drop, as several elders exchanged glances. The Great Elder coughed softly.

"Sect Master, Gu Sheng is a blessed individual, perhaps..."

"Silence!"

Long Yundao shouted fiercely, his voice shaking the tiles.

He abruptly turned back, eyes seemingly burning with fury.

"I will go to the Secret Realm right away..."

Before finishing his words, he suddenly paused. Sunlight streaming through the windows highlighted his resolute face. The sound of the Emperor Sect’s banner flapping in the wind was clearly audible.

"No..."

The flame in Long Yundao’s eyes gradually extinguished.

"The Emperor Sect has only just returned to being a Second-class Sect due to my breakthrough to the Heavenly Martial Realm, and everything is still in chaos..."

Ye Jianjia looked up, disbelieving.

"Sect Master?"

Long Yundao walked back to the main seat, each step seeming weighted with a thousand pounds.

"That Shen Qingyun is a disciple of the Great Wilderness Holy Academy’s Inner Courtyard. With my beginner Heavenly Martial Realm strength, the odds of winning are slim. Moreover..."

His voice was deep.

"Gu Sheng’s life or death is still uncertain, rash action would only bring unnecessary trouble."

Ye Jianjia’s face turned pale, her body swaying.

"What about Senior Brother Gu then..."

"I am not unwilling to rescue!"

Long Yundao slammed a palm on the armrest, the Xuan Iron armrest breaking upon impact.

"If confirmed that Gu Sheng is in danger, I would risk my life to bring him back! But now..."

He looked at Ye Jianjia, softening his tone.

"First, detail the events that unfolded in the Secret Realm."

Ye Jianjia struggled to suppress her sorrow and described how Shen Qingyun coveted the Secret Realm’s treasure and how Gu Sheng confronted him.

Long Yundao was silent for a long time after hearing her story, suddenly asking.

"You mentioned that Gu Sheng has a wager with the Xuanxu Sect?"

Ye Jianjia wiped her tears.

"Yes, in three months Senior Brother Gu is to battle the Xuanxu Sect’s top disciple, concerning the rights to a spiritual ore of our sect."

"Only less than three months left..."

Long Yundao muttered to himself, his eyes showing a complex expression.

Ye Jianjia suddenly straightened her back.

"If Senior Brother Gu does not return, I am willing to fight in his stead!"

The elders’ expressions changed upon hearing this. The Second Elder hastily spoke.

"This is foolish! The top disciple of the Xuanxu Sect is already at the Peak of the Earth Martial Realm, you..."

"I am not afraid!"

Ye Jianjia’s gaze was blazing.

"Senior Brother Gu risked everything to save me, how can I let him suffer dishonor?"

Long Yundao contemplated her for a moment, then slowly nodded.

"Good, proceed to prepare. Whatever resources you need, take from the Scripture Pavilion as you please."

Ye Jianjia bowed deeply.

"Thank you, Sect Master!"

As she stood up, her eyes held no tears, only determination.

After Ye Jianjia departed, Long Yundao immediately spoke solemnly.

"Great Elder, take two capable disciples and head to the vicinity of the Secret Realm Village at once. Remember, only observe, do not act rashly. If any trace of Gu Sheng is found, send word immediately!"

The Great Elder responded solemnly.

"I understand.

Gu Sheng carries the sect’s destiny, I would stake my life waiting for the Sect Master’s assistance."

Long Yundao, rarely showing fatigue, said,

"Go. Remember, retreat if you encounter anyone from the Great Wilderness Holy Academy."

The Great Elder hesitated but ultimately bowed deeply before turning to leave.

Meanwhile, deep within the Great Wilderness Holy Academy.

Inside a Bronze Hall, Shen Qingyun was immersed in a Blood Pool, his face contorted in pain. Spiritual Medicine within the pool churned, emitting a pungent odor.

"Endure."

An old man in a gray robe stood by the pool, manipulating spells with his hands.

"This Limb Regeneration Technique, the anguish rivals execution."