Gou's Liver Experience in the World of Demons and Demons

The last competition in Lingxiao Secret Realm was undoubtedly the finale of the entire social gathering. The duel between Gu Sheng and Jiang Yichen had already aroused endless expectations in people's hearts.

Jiang Yichen, the young man in white, has unfathomable cultivation. The sword in his hand is said to be able to split mountains and slash the sky. Gu Sheng, with the sixth level of the marrow refining realm, challenges this seemingly impossible duel. He has the ancient holy body, the nine swords of the wind, and the red vine demon soul that is hard to defend against.

In the arena, the two men stood facing each other, and the atmosphere was so tense that it seemed to ignite sparks.

"Gu Sheng, do you really want to be my enemy?" Jiang Yichen asked lightly, with an inexplicable light flashing in his eyes.

Gu Sheng nodded resolutely: "Brother Jiang, your cultivation is indeed unfathomable, but I, Gu Sheng, have never been a person who gives up easily. Today, let us compete in this arena!"

Before he finished speaking, Gu Sheng moved and rushed towards Jiang Yichen. His speed was extremely fast, like a flash of lightning across the sky. Jiang Yichen stood calmly in place, and with a light wave of the Out-of-the-World Sword in his hand, he blocked Gu Sheng's fierce attack.

The two engaged in a fierce battle in the arena. Gu Sheng's skills were endless, and his skills such as the Nine Swords of Gale, Shadow Hiding Skill, and Free and Easy Ascending Immortal Step were used one after another, which was dazzling. However, Jiang Yichen used stillness to control movement, and every move was just right to resolve Gu Sheng's offensive.

Outside the arena, the spectators were watching with great excitement, and there was a lot of discussion.

"Gu Sheng is so strong! His skills are so powerful!"

"Yeah, I didn't expect that he could fight Jiang Yichen so hard."

"But I am optimistic about Jiang Yichen. After all, his cultivation is unfathomable."

The competition reached a white-hot stage, and Gu Sheng and Jiang Yichen had already tried their best. Both of them were covered with scars, but their eyes were still firm.

At this moment, something unexpected happened in the arena. A powerful dark energy descended from the sky, instantly covering the entire arena. This energy seemed to have spirituality, and it was all blessed on Jiang Yichen.

Jiang Yichen's strength exploded in an instant. The sword in his hand burst into dazzling light. With one swing of the sword, he directly knocked Gu Sheng back several steps.

Gu Sheng spat out a mouthful of blood, with a flash of shock in his eyes. He didn't expect Jiang Yichen to have such a trump card.

"Hahaha! Gu Sheng, you lost!" Jiang Yichen laughed triumphantly, as if he had seen the dawn of victory.

Gu Sheng had no intention of giving up. He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and stood up again: "It's not over yet!"

After saying that, he urged the Red Ivy Demon Soul, and a corrosive force attacked Jiang Yichen. But at this moment, the dark energy in Jiang Yichen's body broke out again, directly devouring the Red Ivy Demon Soul.

Gu Sheng's heart sank, he knew he was already at a disadvantage in this duel. But he had no intention of giving up, instead he attacked more firmly.

Unfortunately, with the blessing of dark energy, Jiang Yichen's strength has reached a terrifying level. Every time he makes a move, Gu Sheng feels a huge pressure.

Finally, in a fierce confrontation, Gu Sheng was hit in the chest by Jiang Yichen's sword and fell heavily to the ground.

"I give up..." Gu Sheng said while panting, his eyes full of unwillingness and helplessness.

Jiang Yichen put away his Out-of-Dust Sword and walked over to Gu Sheng, stretched out his hand and helped him up: "Gu Sheng, you are very strong, but unfortunately, you met me."

Gu Sheng didn't say anything, just nodded silently and turned to leave the arena. He knew that he had tried his best in this duel and the result could not be changed.

The crowd outside the arena started discussing:

"It's so exciting! This duel is really exciting!"

"Yeah, I didn't expect Jiang Yichen to have such a trump card. He's so powerful!"

"But Gu Sheng is also very good. It's already great that he can fight with Jiang Yichen like this."

With Gu Sheng's defeat, the competition of this fraternity also came to an end. But the excitement and passion in people's hearts could not be calmed for a long time...

After the competition, Lingxiao Secret Realm returned to peace. But this duel became a topic of conversation among people after dinner, and they could not forget it for a long time.

From then on, the number one talented young man was no longer Gu Sheng, but Jiang Yichen.

Gu Sheng also realized his shortcomings. He did not avoid them, but instead recognized his shortcomings, faced up to his failures, and practiced harder.

For Gu Sheng, this is a relief. There is actually no benefit in always carrying the title of "the most talented young man".

Instead, he would attract hatred everywhere, and many self-important warriors would come to challenge him, causing endless trouble.

The moment Gu Sheng returned to Yaochi, his state of mind was different. That defeat was like a key that opened the door to victory deep in his heart. He knew that only by practicing hard in seclusion could he regain his glory. So he stepped into the cave, set up a barrier, isolated himself from the outside world, and began a long journey of cultivation.

Saint Su Yao often stood outside the cave, staring at the closed stone door, her heart full of worry and expectation. She knew Gu Sheng's pride and tenacity, and she firmly believed that this young man would return in a more dazzling manner.

The sun rises and the moon sets, and time passes by like flowing water. Gu Sheng's retreat has lasted for a month. During this period, the interior of Yaochi was as calm as water, but everyone knew that beneath that calm there was a storm that was about to erupt.

On a full-moon night, strange phenomena suddenly occurred in Yaochi. The originally peaceful night sky suddenly cracked open, and brilliant divine light fell from the sky, like a meteor streaking through the night sky, so beautiful that it was breathtaking. These divine lights gathered into beams of light, shooting straight towards the cave where Gu Sheng was in seclusion.

"Could it be that Gu Sheng is about to make a breakthrough?" Su Yao exclaimed, her voice filled with excitement and anticipation.

Everyone gathered around, and saw that the divine light was getting brighter and brighter, as if it was going to illuminate the entire Yaochi. At the same time, a powerful aura came from the cave, and that aura was like a giant dragon awakening, shocking everyone.

Suddenly, a deafening thunder sounded, and divine thunder appeared in the sky, rolling in the night sky like angry dragons. These divine thunders struck the cave house, as if to destroy it. However, the cave house was safe and sound. On the contrary, the moment those divine thunders hit the cave house, they were actually absorbed by an invisible force. Everyone was amazed, they knew that this was the amazing strength that Gu Sheng showed at the critical moment of breakthrough.

Then, an even more magical vision appeared in Yaochi. Lotus flowers bloomed from the water, each emitting a soft glow. Golden leaves fell from the sky, dancing in the air, as if celebrating Gu Sheng's breakthrough.

At this moment, Gu Sheng's cave seemed to have turned into a mysterious fairyland. Surrounded by divine light, thunder roared, and strange phenomena appeared frequently in the fairyland... All of this showed the extraordinary and sensational nature of Gu Sheng's breakthrough.

In the cave that shone with golden light, Gu Sheng sat cross-legged, his face calm and determined. He felt the strange vision and sensation in the outside world, but his mind was as calm as an ancient well. He knew that this was the critical moment for his breakthrough and he could not be distracted in any way.

He circulated his power, guiding the spiritual power in his body to flow along the meridians. The divine light and divine thunder seemed to be guided by something, pouring into his body and merging with his spiritual power. At this moment, he felt as if he had become one with the heaven and earth, and had become a part of the universe.

As his spiritual power continued to accumulate and sublimate, Gu Sheng felt as if his body was filled with a powerful force. His meridians continued to expand and strengthen under the impact of this force, as if to accommodate more spiritual power.

"Boom~"

When the last divine thunder struck the cave and was absorbed, Gu Sheng suddenly opened his eyes. His eyes flashed with an unprecedented light, which was the confidence and determination after the breakthrough. He stood up slowly, feeling the surging spiritual power in his body, and a victorious smile appeared on his face.

At this time, the stone door of the cave slowly opened, and Gu Sheng walked out. His temperament had changed drastically, as if he had been reborn. His eyes were deep and bright, as if he could see through everything; his posture was more upright and majestic, like an unshakable mountain.

"Gu Sheng!" Su Yao couldn't help but exclaimed, tears of excitement flashing in her eyes, "You really broke through!"

"Yes." Gu Sheng nodded, with a confident smile on his face, "I have broken through to the ninth level of the Marrow Refining Realm." His voice was calm, but full of strength and confidence, as if he was announcing his return and rise to the world.

Upon hearing this, everyone came forward to congratulate Gu Sheng, their faces full of admiration and envy. They knew that this young man who was once hailed as the number one talented young man had stood up again, and stood higher and further!
Gu Sheng did not become complacent or proud of this. He looked up at the sky, his heart full of expectations and confidence for the future. "This is just the beginning." He murmured to himself, "I still have a long way to go..."

Not long after the breakthrough, an old friend came to Yaochi.

The moonlight is like water, and the Yaochi Lake is sparkling. In the Tianjian Courtyard, the sword energy is crisscrossed, but there is also a sense of tranquility and beauty.

"Gu Sheng! An old friend is here to visit." Su Yao's voice broke the silence. Her figure appeared at the end of the corridor, followed by a slim woman in a fiery red dress with a firm gaze.

Gu Sheng put down the sword in his hand, turned around and looked, with a hint of surprise in his eyes. The woman in red was none other than Su Ling, whom he met in the martial arts world many years ago. Back then, she was a leader in the Zoroastrianism. He didn't expect to meet her again here.

"Su Ling, is it really you?" There was a hint of disbelief in Gu Sheng's voice.

Su Ling smiled slightly, with a complex light flashing in her eyes: "Gu Sheng, I haven't seen you for many years."

The two of them were silent, only their eyes were communicating. The past slowly unfolded in their minds like a scroll. Those days of fighting side by side, those unspoken feelings, all came to their minds at this moment.

"Come, sit down and talk." Gu Sheng broke the silence and led Su Ling to sit down at the stone table in Tianjianyuan.

Su Yao poured wine for the two of them, and then quietly stepped aside. She knew that there were too many stories between the two of them that needed to be told.

"Why did you leave Zoroastrianism?" Gu Sheng spoke first. He wanted to know what made Su Ling make such a choice.

Su Ling sighed softly: "There are constant disputes in the sect, and I am tired of that kind of life. Moreover, I found that my martial arts path has come to an end there. I want to find a wider world and break through my own limits."

Gu Sheng nodded. He could understand Su Ling's determination. The road of martial arts is against the will of heaven and requires constant challenges and breakthroughs.

"Then how did you join the Tiandao Sect?" he continued to ask.

Su Ling took a sip of wine and slowly said, "After leaving Zoroastrianism, I traveled around, looking for an opportunity to break through. Later, I heard that there was a powerful sect in Zhongzhou Continent - Tiandao Sect. So, I decided to give it a try. After going through countless tests and challenges, I finally became a member of Tiandao Sect."

Gu Sheng couldn't help but sigh with emotion after hearing this: "Su Ling, you have really changed. In the past, you would never give up easily."

Su Ling smiled: "People always change. Besides, I feel that I am stronger and more determined now than before."

The two chatted about a lot, from past experiences to future plans. Su Ling told Gu Sheng that the reason she came to Tiandao Sect was because she heard that there was a mysterious technique here that could help her break through the limits of the marrow refining realm. Gu Sheng also shared his experience of practicing in Tianjian Academy with Su Ling.

Su Ling missed the days when he practiced alone with Gu Sheng. He found a secret realm in Tiandao Sect that was similar to the Enlightenment Valley in Chiyun Continent, an underwater secret realm, and invited Gu Sheng to practice there.

Gu Sheng readily agreed and went to the Tiandao Sect’s secret underwater realm.

Here is a vast ocean that stretches as far as the eye can see. The spiritual energy is so rich that it is almost liquefied, as if the sea water was made of liquefied spiritual energy. The focus here is on describing the secret realm under the sea.

There is no island in the secret underwater realm. The two dived into the seabed and entered a secret world isolated from the sea by a magic circle. It is lush and green here, with beautiful fairy flowers, singing birds and fragrant flowers, and full of vitality. Many creatures spontaneously awaken their innate magical powers under the rich spiritual energy.

Flying frogs soar in the sky, diving birds swim in the water, and carp leap on the grass. Everything seems so incredible.

"This place is so amazing!" Gu Sheng exclaimed, "These creatures seem to have broken the boundaries of nature."

Su Ling nodded in agreement: "Yes, the spiritual energy here is extremely rich, which is why so many strange creatures were born. Let's practice here."

The two chose a Taoist platform with the most abundant spiritual energy and began to sit cross-legged to practice. The spiritual energy from all directions gathered and rushed into their Baihui acupoints. This was a brand new practice experience, as if the spiritual energy of the entire secret realm was being used by them.

Three days later, Gu Sheng began to undergo strange changes. A spiritual wheel began to condense at the bottom of his sea. It was a circular vortex formed by the gathering of spiritual energy. The spiritual wheel spun faster and faster, and finally formed a deep black hole, as if it was going to swallow up all the light. (End of this chapter)