CHAPTER 500: CHAPTER 274: THE CULT LEADER OF THE FIRE-WORSHIPPING SECT

Gu Sheng’s eyes flashed with a trace of cold light as he drew the Jade Maiden Sword and engaged in fierce battle with the Fire Domain Sovereign.

The glimmering Ancient Sacred Body collided with searing flames, producing earth-shattering sounds.

However, the Fire Domain Sovereign’s cultivation was unfathomable, and Gu Sheng gradually fell into a disadvantage.

He exerted all his strength to unleash golden palms and golden fists, but all were effortlessly neutralized by the Fire Domain Sovereign.

After an intense fight, Gu Sheng was finally defeated, his body riddled with wounds, blood and flesh indistinguishable.

Falling to the ground, his eyes flashed with a trace of unwillingness.

At that moment, a graceful figure suddenly appeared on the battlefield—it was none other than the Holy Maiden, Su Ling.

Seeing Gu Sheng’s miserable state, a flicker of pity flashed in her eyes.

"Heavenly Master, please show mercy!" Su Ling’s voice trembled as she pleaded.

"Su Ling, what connection do you have with him?"

The Fire Domain Sovereign furrowed his brows, seemingly displeased with Su Ling’s appearance.

Being the leader of the Cult of Fire, he had personally raised Su Ling as his adopted daughter. Now, seeing her turn against him was unbearable.

"He... he is an old acquaintance of mine," Su Ling’s voice grew even softer.

"An old acquaintance? Hmph, so what? I, the Fire Domain Sovereign, act as I please—why should I explain myself to you?"

With a cold laugh, he swung his sword toward Gu Sheng once more.

Seeing this, Su Ling immediately stepped forward to assist Gu Sheng.

The two joined forces and engaged in battle against the Fire Domain Sovereign, but his cultivation remained incomparably deep, making him an indomitable opponent.

"Heavenly Master, show mercy!"

Su Ling’s eyes flashed with determination as she suddenly unleashed a magical treasure in an attempt to trap the Fire Domain Sovereign.

But the Fire Domain Sovereign would not sit idly by—he swung his sword and shattered the magical treasure, saying coldly, "Su Ling, you dare go against me for this man!"

"Fire Domain Sovereign, you are mistaken. I am not going against you for his sake, but because I refuse to see innocent lives perish at your hands," Su Ling said firmly.

The Fire Domain Sovereign’s eyes flared with a trace of fury upon hearing this. "What a self-righteous excuse! Do you think I will spare someone because of that?"

With that, he swung his sword at Gu Sheng once more.

Su Ling fought desperately to block his attack but was still unable to stop him entirely.

Gu Sheng lay on the ground, watching helplessly as the Fire Domain Sovereign’s Burning Heaven Emperor Sword approached him, despair surging in his heart.

Just then, a mysterious figure suddenly appeared, saving Gu Sheng at the critical moment.

"Fire Domain Sovereign, your opponent is me," the voice of the mysterious monk echoed near the Fire Domain Sovereign’s ears.

Turning around, the Fire Domain Sovereign saw a monk clad in a kasaya standing behind him.

He frowned, realizing it would be impossible to eliminate Gu Sheng today.

"Hmph!" The Fire Domain Sovereign cast a cold glance at Su Ling, then turned and left.

Su Ling watched his departing figure, a wave of complex emotions rising in her heart.

Turning back to Gu Sheng, her eyes softened with a glimmer of tenderness.

"Gu Sheng, are you alright?" Su Ling asked softly.

Struggling to his feet, Gu Sheng shook his head. "I’m fine. Thank you for saving me."

Su Ling looked at his wounds, her eyes flickering with sorrow. "Why were you so desperate? ..."

Gu Sheng interrupted her, "This was my choice."

With the Fire Domain Sovereign no longer interfering, the battlefield quickly turned in favor of their side. The Chu army collapsed in defeat and scattered like startled birds.

After resolving the crisis of Chu Country’s counterattack, Gu Sheng and his three companions continued their journey, venturing deep into the Sacred Valley’s secret realm to search for the two missing Dragon Balls.

They passed through the five elemental worlds of gold, wood, water, fire, and earth, each filled with mysteries and peril.

The Gold Element World was dazzling with golden light, towering metallic peaks piercing the skies, making the group feel as if they were amidst a sea of gold.

Princess Zishuang lightly swung her hands, instantly conjuring a purple sword that shattered golden barriers one after another.

The Wood Element World was lush and vibrant, with towering ancient trees full of vitality.

Hidden within, however, were countless ferocious demon beasts that roared as they charged toward the group.

Jiang Yunfei, wielding an abacus, activated his Bead Mental Calculation, transforming the beads into streaks of light that killed the beasts one by one.

The Water Element World was tumultuous and stormy, waves surging to the heavens.

The group felt as if they were in an endless ocean, where every step posed grave danger.

With unwavering resolve and formidable strength, they broke through wave after wave.

The Fire Element World was ablaze with flames, volcanoes erupting, sending fiery magma skyward.

Gu Sheng activated his Ancient Sacred Body, his entire being glowing with golden light, striking out with golden palms to disperse the flames.

His figure appeared even more towering and heroic amidst the fiery spectacle.

Finally, they arrived at the Earth Element World.

Here, the land was dense and solid, emanating an infinite sense of power.

On this ground, they discovered the sixth Dragon Ball.

Yet the Dragon Ball concealed a shocking secret—a passageway to another great world.

Cautiously stepping into the passage, they unexpectedly encountered the Holy Demon Body clan.

This ferocious race, with cultivation levels comparable to humans, possessed the superior strength of Holy Demon Bodies.

They wielded an array of weapons—blades, spears, swords, and halberds—letting out deafening roars.

A fierce battle was unavoidable.

"Boom—boom!"

Gu Sheng’s group of four fought against the Holy Demon Body clan, their figures darting across the battlefield. Swordsmanship, Cultivation Techniques, and weaponry intertwined, radiating dazzling brilliance.

The strength of the Holy Demon Body clan was overwhelmingly formidable, and they soon found themselves fighting a grueling battle.

"Gu Sheng, what do we do now?" Princess Zishuang asked anxiously.

Gu Sheng’s eyes gleamed with determination. "We cannot give up—we must give it our all to claim the Dragon Ball!"