CHAPTER 505: CHAPTER 276 SUBDUING THE THOUSAND POISON SECT_2

He nodded slightly and said, "I’ve learned a little."

Su Xian felt a strong desire surge within her; she longed to cultivate the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra with Xu Liehuo and experience the unparalleled beauty of dual cultivation.

Their bodies nestled closely together in the virtual space manifested by the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra, as if they had become an inseparable whole.

In this space, their souls intertwined, and their breaths exchanged continuously.

At this moment, Su Xian’s authority seemed to vanish; she was completely immersed in dual cultivation with Xu Liehuo.

Her deepest emotions and true nature were fully released at this moment, and her heart became calm and serene under Xu Liehuo’s soothing presence.

Meanwhile, Xu Liehuo could feel Su Xian’s deep affection during this process, and he knew he had successfully won the heart of this Supreme Lady.

Their feelings transcended at this moment, becoming the most dazzling light in the Fire Domain.

As time passed, their dual cultivation gradually reached a new realm.

Their bodies spun continuously in the virtual space, as if engaged in an intense dance. Their

breaths reached a crescendo, as if they were about to ignite the entire Fire Domain.

When the dual cultivation came to an end, both of their souls seemed to have undergone a baptism.

Su Xian looked at Xu Liehuo, her eyes filled with gratitude and love.

After their relationship achieved transcendence, Gu Sheng made an excuse to leave.

He had learned the clone secret technique from the Thousand Poison Sect, and now this technique was finally proving useful.

With a gentle wave of his hand, an exact replica of himself appeared before him.

He instructed the clone to stay by the Supreme Lady’s side to gather intelligence on the Fire-Worshiping Sect, while he resolutely set off on a journey to the Cloud Sky Palace.

The Cloud Sky Palace was located on Infinite Mountain.

Infinite Mountain stood like a Jingu Bang connecting heaven and earth, its imposing height inspiring awe.

Gu Sheng took a deep breath, holding the Demon Suppression Golden Scroll in his hand, and overcame the immense gravity, ascending step by step to the mountaintop. Each step felt like walking on clouds, each breath accompanied by an accelerated heartbeat.

Finally, as sunset bathed the surroundings, Gu Sheng reached the summit of Infinite Mountain.

At the mountain’s peak, a magnificent Cloud Sky Palace stood there, seemingly connected with the heavens and earth. A young nun approached; her big, expressive eyes, slender eyebrows, and smooth cheeks made her appear only about ten years old.

"Big brother, are you here to see the divine monk?"

The young nun blinked her large eyes, curiously looking at Gu Sheng.

Gu Sheng nodded and smiled, "Yes, little sister, I’m here to see the divine monk."

Hearing this, the young nun’s eyes lit up with joy. She took Gu Sheng’s hand, leading him into the Cloud Sky Palace.

Inside, the sound of bells echoed, the ancient temple deep and solemn, as if one could hear the resonance of great bells and ancient chanting.

Gu Sheng followed the young nun through a long corridor, arriving at a tranquil meditation room.

The young nun gently knocked on the door, then pushed it open, gesturing for Gu Sheng to enter.

Gu Sheng stepped into the meditation room to find an old monk with white eyebrows and beard sitting on a meditation cushion, eyes closed in chanting. Sensing Gu Sheng’s arrival, the monk slowly opened his eyes, a gleam of wisdom flashing in them.

"Benefactor, you’ve arrived," the divine monk said with a smile.

Gu Sheng respectfully bowed and said, "Junior Gu Sheng, I’ve come to express my gratitude for the life-saving grace you bestowed upon me."

The divine monk waved it off, saying, "Benefactor, no need to thank me. Saving you that day was merely a stroke of fate."

Gu Sheng was moved and asked, "If I may be so bold to ask, why did the divine monk save me that day?"

The divine monk nodded slightly and said, "You have an affinity with the Buddhist path, and besides, unifying the world and reducing chaos aligns with the principles of Buddhism."

Upon hearing this, clarity dawned in Gu Sheng’s heart.

He bowed deeply, saying, "Thank you for enlightening me, divine monk. I will forever keep it in my heart."

The divine monk smiled and nodded, casting a beam of light that swiftly entered Gu Sheng’s forehead.

Gu Sheng felt a surge of information flood into his mind, vaguely forming a map.

The divine monk then closed his eyes again, returning to meditation. Filled with gratitude, Gu Sheng slowly exited the meditation room, his heart set on a new direction and goal.

The young nun accompanied him to the gate, her eyes alight with a touch of reluctance.

She placed her palms together and gently said, "Big brother, we will meet again."

Gu Sheng smiled, patted the young nun’s head, and said, "Little sister, if fate allows, we shall indeed meet again."

Leaving the Cloud Sky Palace, Gu Sheng descended the mountain, but the young nun’s words lingered in his mind.

He felt poignant, realizing that in life, one never knows where they might meet again; perhaps this was the bond between him and the young nun.

Upon returning to the Holy Pill Sect, Gu Sheng immediately felt the warmth of home.

Senior brothers and sisters had already prepared a social gathering at the peak of War God Peak, filled with joyous laughter and cheer.

Gu Sheng took out his Illusion Spirit ancient zither and gently plucked the strings. Instantly, the music flowed like a mountain spring, and the sound of the wind howled through the mountains.

Under his music, a fantastical world seemed to appear, with vivid mountains, rivers, birds, and beasts, as if in a dream.

Seeing this, Huang Miaoyin refused to be outdone. She played her Miao Yin Pipa, and heavenly music immediately filled the air, harmonizing with Gu Sheng’s zither music as if their melodies were the only sounds between heaven and earth.

Lin Miaomiao held the Water-Piercing Sword and danced by the celestial pool atop the mountain.

The sword light flashed, and a water tornado shot up, carrying the pool’s water high into the sky, forming spectacular splashes.

The crowd was in awe and cheered for Lin Miaomiao.

As they grilled delicious food, they enjoyed the spectacular performances and discussed recent news.

"Gu Sheng, I heard you’ve taken over the Thousand Poison Sect?" a senior brother asked curiously.

Gu Sheng nodded and replied, "Yes, though the Thousand Poison Sect is known for its poisons, there is no shortage of talent among them. I hope to guide them onto a righteous path."

"Then why did you go to Cloud Sky Palace?" another senior sister asked.

Gu Sheng smiled slightly and said, "I went to Cloud Sky Palace to thank the divine monk for saving my life and also to seek guidance on cultivation."

The crowd nodded in understanding.

They knew that Gu Sheng had always been striving to enhance his cultivation and reach new realms. Surely, this trip to Cloud Sky Palace would be fruitful.

"I’ve heard the Fire-Worshiping Sect is preparing to rebel again!"

"It seems they’ve discovered some unique weapon."

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As the chatter of the social gathering faded, Gu Sheng began his closed-door cultivation in a secluded chamber, though his mind had already drifted far away, merging with his clone Xu Liehuo.

In that hidden cave’s secret realm, Xu Liehuo and Supreme Lady Su Xian were immersed in cultivating the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra, their breaths blending as one.

This tranquil moment was abruptly shattered by an angry shout. The figure of the Fire Domain Sovereign from the Fire-Worshiping Sect appeared at the cave entrance like a specter.

"Traitor! Sword merchandise! How dare you cavort right under my nose!"

The Fire Domain Sovereign’s fury almost set the cave ablaze, his eyes blazing as he intensely glared at Xu Liehuo and Su Xian.

Su Xian’s face turned pale, and she hastily explained, "Master, you misunderstand, we..."

"Misunderstanding? I saw it with my own eyes; what more is there to misunderstand!"

The Fire Domain Sovereign refused to listen to any explanations, and his Burning Heaven Emperor Sword already transformed into a firelight, aiming straight for Xu Liehuo’s throat.

Xu Liehuo’s gaze turned cold; he knew that explanations were futile now, and only by fighting could he prove his innocence.

His body moved, joining forces with Su Xian, wielding the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra and summoning the Jade Maiden Sword.

"Traitor, sword merchandise, today I will make you spill your blood here!"

The Fire Domain Sovereign roared as the flames on the Burning Heaven Emperor Sword grew even more intense, as if intending to set the entire cave ablaze.

Su Xian wielded the Emperor Flower Sword, parrying and reflecting the Fire Domain Sovereign’s attacks into a display of vibrant flowers and rainbows.

But despite the beauty of their attacks, the Fire Domain Sovereign’s power was overwhelming, and their strikes could cause him no real harm.

Xu Liehuo fully exerted the power of the Jade Maiden Sword, coordinating seamlessly with Su Xian, their swordsmanship extraordinarily exquisite, engaging the Fire Domain Sovereign in a tightly contested battle.

As time passed, the battle experienced a dramatic shift.

Through Xu Liehuo, Gu Sheng sensed the danger of the fight. With a thought, he infused the power of the Ancient Sacred Body into Xu Liehuo.