CHAPTER 529: CHAPTER 288: A MALE DISCIPLE OF THE YAOCHI HOLY LAND?_2

Su Yao flushed at his words, her face turning a delicate shade of red.

She understood the meaning hidden in Gu Sheng’s words, and her heart was filled with sweetness and satisfaction.

The two exchanged a knowing smile as their gazes met, as though the entire world had faded away, leaving only the two of them.

Su Yao had long regarded Gu Sheng as one of her own. Suddenly, a thought brightened her eyes, and she mentioned the Yaochi Secret Realm.

The Yaochi Holy Land, located in the Southern Domain of Xiwu, was an earthly paradise, and the Yaochi Secret Realm was a mystical world within it.

At this moment, the Yaochi Secret Realm was about to open, drawing the attention of countless powers.

"Gu Sheng, are you really planning to participate in the Yaochi Secret Realm?"

Anticipation flickered in Su Yao’s beautiful eyes. She was well aware of Gu Sheng’s strength but equally clear about the dangers of this grand event.

"Of course, such an opportunity comes only once in a lifetime. How could I miss it?"

Determination flashed in Gu Sheng’s eyes; he had long yearned to prove himself on a grander stage.

On the day the Yaochi Secret Realm opened, Gu Sheng stepped into that mysterious realm alongside Su Yao and others.

Amid the swirling mists, occasional glimpses of pavilions and towers could be seen, while scenic landscapes of lakes and mountains dazzled the eyes.

Cascading waterfalls and flowing springs resembled rivers of stars descending from the heavens, with Immortal Herbs and exotic flowers blooming everywhere, their fragrances permeating the air.

"Such an earthly paradise!" Gu Sheng couldn’t help but exclaim.

Beneath the stunning beauty lay hidden dangers.

Disciples from various powerful factions gathered here, including elite representatives from Destruction Hall, Golden Country, and Shaking Light Sacred Land.

Their eyes burned with intensity as they looked at Gu Sheng and others, like predators sizing up their prey.

"Gu Sheng, do you dare to fight me?" A disciple from Destruction Hall taunted.

"Be careful, Gu Sheng," Su Yao whispered a reminder from the side.

Gu Sheng smiled faintly, choosing not to act hastily. Instead, he calmly observed the movements around him, knowing that the true challenges of the Yaochi Secret Realm had only just begun.

With Qing Vine Demon Soul’s aid, Gu Sheng led Su Yao and other disciples of Yaochi Holy Land deeper into the secret realm, searching for the legendary treasures.

Along the way, they faced peril after peril and finally reached the core region of the secret realm—the Heavenly Palace.

Inside the Heavenly Palace, radiant treasures filled the space, with rare artifacts glittering in abundance.

Gu Sheng and the others were instantly captivated and began selecting their fated opportunities.

Suddenly, a powerful aura descended upon them.

A disciple from Golden Country stared hungrily at the pool of Dragon Blood in Gu Sheng’s hands, his face filled with greed: "Gu Sheng, hand over the Dragon Blood, or don’t blame us for being merciless!"

At the same time, a female disciple from Shaking Light Sacred Land spoke coldly:

"Gu Sheng, if you’re sensible, leave now. This Dragon Blood isn’t something you can claim."

Faced with threats from two major factions, Gu Sheng’s expression remained unshaken.

He swept his gaze over the group lightly, a mocking smile curling at the corner of his lips:

"You want the Dragon Blood? Let’s see if you’ve got what it takes."

As his words fell, Gu Sheng’s figure flashed, darting straight for the pool of Dragon Blood.

He knew this Dragon Blood was the key to his breakthrough to the Marrow Refining Realm. No matter what, he couldn’t let others take it.

Gu Sheng’s actions instantly ignited chaos.

Disciples from various factions launched attacks to block him, and the Heavenly Palace erupted into a battlefield. Energy ripples shook the heavens and earth.

"Gu Sheng, you’ve gone too far!"

A disciple from Destruction Hall roared, swinging his longsword at Gu Sheng’s back.

However, as if he had eyes on the back of his head, Gu Sheng twisted his body to easily evade the lethal strike.

At the same time, he countered with a golden Handprint that exploded, sending the Destruction Hall disciple flying.

"Everyone, attack together! Don’t let him take the Dragon Blood!"

A disciple from Golden Country shouted, rallying others to join forces to surround Gu Sheng.

Yet Gu Sheng, utterly unafraid, evaded every attack with ease amidst the siege.

His physique seemed to transform into a golden War God, invincible on the battlefield.

Each time someone approached the pool of Dragon Blood, they were repelled by Gu Sheng with overwhelming force.

As time passed, more and more people found themselves losing strength.

They stared in horror, realizing that Gu Sheng’s power seemed to grow continuously throughout the battle, as if it knew no limits.

"This... This can’t be!"

A female disciple from Shaking Light Sacred Land widened her eyes in disbelief as she looked at Gu Sheng.

She had thought she had already overestimated his strength, but now she realized she had underestimated this man.

Through fierce combat, Gu Sheng continued honing his skills, unleashing Gale Nine Swords, Shadow Concealment Skill, and Carefree Ascension Step to their full potential.

Each of his strikes carried terrifying power, striking fear into his enemies.

After an intense battle, Gu Sheng successfully repelled all his adversaries, securing the precious pool of Dragon Blood.

"Gu Sheng... you’ve won..."

Su Yao gazed at Gu Sheng’s figure, her eyes flickering with complex emotions.

She understood that, from today onward, Gu Sheng’s name would echo throughout the Southern Domain of Xiwu.

And she felt proud and honored to have fought alongside this man.

Standing atop the Heavenly Palace, Gu Sheng looked down at the people below.

Taking a deep breath, he slowly approached the Dragon Blood pool, ready to begin refining his body.

"Gu Sheng, this Dragon Blood is extraordinary. Proceed with caution," Su Yao reminded him worriedly from the side.

"Don’t worry, I’ll be careful."

Gu Sheng offered a faint smile and leaped into the Dragon Blood pool.

Immediately, billowing energy surged into his body, washing through his meridians and flesh.

Gu Sheng felt as though his entire body was being torn apart, the pain unbearable, yet he gritted his teeth and persevered.

Over time, the energy from the Dragon Blood was gradually absorbed by Gu Sheng, and his physique began evolving.

His skin became crystal-clear, his veins interwoven like golden threads, radiating a dazzling light.

At last, when Gu Sheng emerged from the Dragon Blood pool, his aura had undergone a heaven-and-earth transformation.

"So powerful!"

Su Yao couldn’t help but marvel at the terrifying aura emanating from Gu Sheng.

"Is this the power of the Fourth Level of the Marrow Refining Realm?"

Clenching his fists and feeling the surging power within, Gu Sheng’s face brightened with satisfaction.

He knew that this trip to the Yaochi Secret Realm had brought him tremendous rewards: not only had he made breakthroughs in cultivation, but he had also obtained numerous treasures and opportunities.

More importantly, he had tempered his will and character in this battle, laying a solid foundation for his future cultivation journey.

Emerging from the Dragon Blood pool, Gu Sheng’s body shimmered with golden radiance, like a War God descending upon the mortal realm.

His eyes shone sharply as he surveyed the people around him, an overpowering aura spreading, causing everyone present to shudder.

"Gu Sheng, how dare you be so brazen!"

A disciple from Destruction Hall roared, charging at Gu Sheng with his longsword.

Gu Sheng didn’t even glance at him, merely waved a hand, unleashing a golden Handprint that instantly sent the disciple flying.

"Attack together! Kill him!"

Seeing this, the disciples of Golden Country rallied, joining forces to surround Gu Sheng.

But the current Gu Sheng was no longer the same as before. His physique was incomparably robust, his speed rivaling lightning.

He moved effortlessly among the crowd, each strike felling an enemy.

Gu Sheng and the Shaking Light Saintess faced off in an epic battle.

Amid the storm and clouds, Gu Sheng stood like a golden War God, dominating a battlefield soaked in blood and fury.

His body, refined by Dragon Blood, was astonishingly powerful, every muscle sculpted like a masterpiece, brimming with limitless strength.

The Qing Vine Demon Soul coiled around him, its eerie red light ready to devour anyone in its path.

"Gu Sheng, demon! Today, we shall execute you here!"

The leader of Golden Country bellowed, his weapon gleaming coldly as he charged directly for Gu Sheng’s head.

Gu Sheng sneered and darted through the crowd like lightning, his Gale Nine Swords striking down enemy after enemy.

"You want my life? You’re not worthy!"

On the chaotic battlefield, disciples of Destruction Dao Sect, Shaking Light Sacred Land, the Ji family, and others displayed their Divine Skills. Lights clashed, and treasure techniques roared.

But Gu Sheng’s Qing Vine Demon Soul proved even more sinister, splitting into multiple entities and swiftly corroding opponents’ weapons and defensive treasures.

"Ah! My treasure!"

A Martial Artist shrieked in terror as his weapon, entangled by the Qing Vine, lost its spiritual essence and crumbled into scrap.