CHAPTER 514: CHAPTER 281: THE JI FAMILY’S MINE SLAVE

The mining site where Gu Sheng was located lay right next to the western desert.

Endless desert, howling winds, yellow sand filling the skies.

Gu Sheng stood at the edge of the desert, gazing at the towering mining mountain before him. A sense of despair welled up in his heart.

This was the Ji family’s mine, and it was also his new prison.

He had been sold here, becoming a mining slave, forced to dig Spirit Stones daily under harsh conditions.

The mountain was as solid as Xuan Iron, and ordinary Martial Artists couldn’t even budge it an inch.

Even though Gu Sheng possessed the Ancient Sacred Body, here he was no different from the other slaves, using a pickaxe to chip away bit by bit.

"Kid, stop dragging your feet and dig faster!"

A Supervisor walked over and gave Gu Sheng a vicious kick.

Gu Sheng gritted his teeth, swallowed the pain, and continued swinging the pickaxe in his hand.

He knew he had to finish the task quickly, or he would face even crueler punishment.

"Ten thousand Spirit Stones... When will I ever finish digging them all?" Gu Sheng thought bitterly.

At that moment, an old man approached. His face was covered with wrinkles, but his eyes sparkled with wisdom.

"Young man, don’t lose heart," the old man said. "This place may be harsh, but it’s not without opportunities."

Gu Sheng lifted his head and looked at the old man, a faint glimmer of hope in his eyes.

"Senior, do you know of any methods to dig Spirit Stones faster?" Gu Sheng asked.

The old man smiled faintly and replied, "Mining isn’t just about brute force; it requires skill and wisdom.

Pay attention to the mountain’s textures and find the veins of Spirit Stones; this will make your work much more efficient."

Gu Sheng was struck by the words and started carefully observing the mountain’s patterns. Sure enough, he identified some unusual spots.

In the following days, Gu Sheng followed the old man’s advice, continuously digging. Though the process remained grueling, he noticed that his speed in uncovering Spirit Stones had increased significantly.

The life in the mine wasn’t always so tranquil.

One day, a fight broke out among several slaves over a single Spirit Stone, causing the scene to spiral out of control.

Gu Sheng’s heart tensed at the sight. He knew he couldn’t just stand by and watch.

So, he stepped forward and intervened, using his strength to stop the conflict.

"Stop it, all of you!"

Gu Sheng shouted, "We’re all in the same predicament as mining slaves—why must we fight amongst ourselves?"

Just as his words echoed through the air, a stocky slave charged toward him, throwing a heavy punch.

Gu Sheng swiftly dodged, evading the strike with a flash of movement, then launched a golden palm strike, knocking the burly slave to the ground.

"All of you, listen to me!"

Gu Sheng swept his gaze over the crowd and spoke firmly,

Before his voice could fade, a burly Supervisor with a conspicuous scar running across his face suddenly approached. He wielded a Mystical Iron Whip, his gaze sharp as a blade, fixed mercilessly on Gu Sheng.

"Kid, you’ve got some nerve!"

The scar-faced Supervisor sneered, his Mystical Iron Whip slashing through the air in a fierce arc, striking directly at Gu Sheng.

Gu Sheng’s eyes flashed with intensity as he quickly dodged. However, the whip seemed to have a mind of its own, relentlessly pursuing him and landing heavily across his back.

"Ah!"

Gu Sheng let out a cry of pain, feeling agony ripple through his entire body as though his bones were being shattered.

"Did you actually think you’re someone special?"

The scar-faced Supervisor sneered viciously, lashing out with another strike, "In this place, I am heaven, I am earth! You mining slaves must obey without question, or face death!"

Gu Sheng clenched his teeth tightly, enduring the pain. He knew he could not submit.

He suddenly raised his head, his eyes glowing with an unwavering determination.

"Even if I die, I’ll die standing!"

Gu Sheng shouted, activating his Ancient Sacred Body within. His entire being shone with golden light, resembling a radiant War God.

With swift movement, he performed the Carefree Ascension Step, transforming into a streaking shadow and charging at the scar-faced Supervisor.

With the Jade Maiden Sword in hand, he swung out a golden blade beam aimed directly at his opponent’s weak point.

"Hmph, foolish arrogance!"

The scar-faced Supervisor sneered, spinning his Mystical Iron Whip through the air in an impenetrable defense, clashing with Gu Sheng’s blade beam in a deafening explosion.

The two exchanged blows, locked in an intense battle.

Although Gu Sheng’s cultivation was inferior to his opponent’s, his Ancient Sacred Body granted him extraordinary physical strength, and every strike carried immense power.

The scar-faced Supervisor, despite his superior cultivation, struggled to gain the upper hand against Gu Sheng’s relentless Gale Nine Swords and Carefree Ascension Step.

"Damn it, how is this kid so hard to handle?!"

The Supervisor grew furious, shocked that a mere mining slave could fight him to a stalemate.

"Everyone, attack! Kill this brat!"

He gave the order, and the surrounding guards surged forward, encircling Gu Sheng tightly.

"Gu Sheng, you’re finished today!"

The scar-faced Supervisor sneered ominously, his Mystical Iron Whip drawing lethal arcs through the air, striking toward Gu Sheng’s head.

Gu Sheng swiftly dodged, simultaneously swinging the Jade Maiden Sword to clash against the Mystical Iron Whip.

However, the surrounding guards seized the chance to strike—they unleashed a torrent of blade and sword attacks, forcing Gu Sheng into a dire situation.

"Damn bastards, you lot!"

Gu Sheng cursed angrily, knowing he couldn’t afford to wait idly.

He activated the Shadow Concealment Skill, his figure instantly vanishing from sight.

"Hmm? That kid knows the Invisibility Technique?"

The scar-faced Supervisor was taken aback, clearly not anticipating Gu Sheng’s hidden skill.

In his moment of surprise, Gu Sheng had already appeared behind him.