adbindia Chapter 1342 - 695: The Curse
Chapter 1342 - 695: The Curse
Gu Sheng nodded, and the two quickened their pace. Passing through the last sand dune, a clear stream appeared before them.
The stream babbled, with vibrant greenery on both banks, starkly contrasting the dead silent desert behind.
Ling Xiao eagerly dashed to the stream, scooping up water to drink heartily.
"Refreshing!"
Gu Sheng vigilantly scanned the surroundings, and only after confirming safety did he squat down.
The cool, sweet stream water washed away the dust from his throat. His tense nerves, stretched for days, finally relaxed.
"We have already left the sphere of influence of Qinghe Holy Land."
Ling Xiao lay on the grass face up, letting out a long sigh of relief.
"Ahead lies the mountain range of the Purple Mist Sacred Land."
Gu Sheng gazed at the majestic distant mountains, partially hidden by swirling mists.
"The Descending Immortal Realm lies deep within that mountain range."
"It is one of the top ten cultivation sanctuaries."
Ling Xiao sat up, with desire gleaming in his eyes.
"But it is tightly controlled by the Purple Mist Sacred Land, making it hard for outsiders to enter."
Gu Sheng took out a bead as red as fire from his bosom, glowing brilliantly under the sun.
"That’s why we need more power."
Ling Xiao’s pupils contracted.
"The Heavenly Fire Red Lotus Pearl! Are you planning to refine it now?"
"Indeed."
Gu Sheng put away the Treasure Bead, standing up.
"Let’s find a safe place first."
The two followed the stream upstream, soon entering a primordial mountain range.
Ancient trees blocked out the sky, occasionally a Demon Beast’s roar echoed from within.
"Roar—" A Three-eyed Demon Wolf leapt out of the bushes, its fangs gleaming fiercely.
Gu Sheng didn’t even look, casually waving his hand. Sword Qi slashed, cutting the demon wolf in half mid-air, its blood splattering everywhere.
"Even this trash dares to court death."
Ling Xiao chuckled scornfully, kicking aside the wolf’s carcass blocking the way.
Soon, they found a concealed cave under a cliff.
The entrance was obscured by vines, hard to notice without careful searching.
"This is it."
Gu Sheng parted the vines, stepping in first.
Inside, the cave was dry and spacious, with a flat floor, clearly once a Demon Beast’s nest.
Gu Sheng inspected around, confirming there were no dangers, then sat cross-legged in the center.
"You protect."
He said to Ling Xiao, then closed his eyes to meditate.
Ling Xiao nodded, setting up several alert restrictions at the entrance before retreating to the side.
Gu Sheng activated the Nine Dragon Heaven and Earth Technique, the spiritual power inside him surged like a river.
A faint golden light emerged around him, with nine dragon-shaped shadows faintly appearing behind him.
The expended spiritual power quickly recovered, taking less than an hour for him to return to peak condition.
"Abnormal recovery speed..."
Ling Xiao muttered enviously.
Gu Sheng opened his eyes, retrieving the Heavenly Fire Red Lotus Pearl from the Void Ring.
The moment the bead appeared, the cave’s temperature spiked, air distorted.
Ling Xiao immediately felt suffocated, as if inside a furnace.
"This Yang Qi... even more terrifying than at Golden Crow Mountain!"
Ling Xiao retreated several steps, his face pale.
He recalled the scene back at the depths of Golden Crow Mountain, merely hit by the bead’s aftershock, causing him to vomit blood and sustain heavy injuries.
Gu Sheng, however, stood unmoved, only a fine sheen of sweat appearing on his forehead.
"Nine Dragon Body Protection!"
He shouted under his breath, nine dragon-shaped spiritual powers surrounded him, resisting the heat wave head-on.
"Are you sure you want to refine it now?"
Ling Xiao asked worriedly.
"Why not wait until we reach Purple Mist Sacred Land for a safer place..."
"Time doesn’t wait for us."
Gu Sheng interrupted him.
"Although Long Teng is dead, the Qinghe Holy Land won’t let things rest. We must strengthen ourselves as soon as possible."
Ling Xiao did not persuade further, knowing Gu Sheng never changes once he decides on something.
Moreover, this man in front of him had once successfully refined the Ancient Divine Sword, the Tai Chi Seven Star Sword, accomplishing countless miracles.
But Ling Xiao did not know that the success of refining the Tai Chi Seven Star Sword had hidden truths.
And this time, facing the Heavenly Fire Red Lotus Pearl, Gu Sheng was also not completely confident.
"Let’s begin."
Gu Sheng formed seals with both hands. Spiritual power surged towards the floating bead, attempting to envelop it.
The Heavenly Fire Red Lotus Pearl suddenly trembled, emitting a blinding red light.
The terrifying Yang Qi transformed into tangible flames, instantly filling the whole cave. Rocks were scorched until red-hot, starting to melt.
"Nine Dragon Devouring Heaven!"
Gu Sheng shouted loudly, nine Spiritual Power Golden Dragons roared towards the Treasure Bead, fiercely colliding with the released Yang Qi.
"Boom!"
In the explosive sound, Gu Sheng grunted heavily, blood seeping from the corner of his mouth. But his gaze became sharper, hand seals changing repeatedly.
Ling Xiao was thrown against the cave wall by the shockwave, his chest dull.
"So terrifying... Can people really refine such things?"
Gu Sheng’s battle of tug-of-war with the bead lasted for a full two hours.
His skin was burnt black, hair curled, but he refused to give up.
The Heavenly Fire Red Lotus Pearl seemed provoked too, releasing increasingly violent Yang Qi.
"Submit to me!"
Gu Sheng suddenly leapt up, grasping toward the Treasure Bead with both hands.
"No, don’t!"
Ling Xiao exclaimed. Touching the Heavenly Fire Red Lotus Pearl with bare hands was suicide!
Gu Sheng’s hands burst with blisters upon contact with the bead, yet he tightly held on.
The blood didn’t even fall before it evaporated, the air filled with a burnt smell.
"So that’s it..."
Gu Sheng showed enlightenment amid the intense pain.
"There’s a seal within the bead!"
He endured the burning pain, sending a strand of spiritual power probing into the bead’s interior.
Sure enough, deep within the boundless Yang Qi, an ancient rune, forming a seal, faintly appeared.
"Break!"
Gu Sheng gathered all his spiritual power, turning it into a small golden sword, fiercely striking towards the seal.
"Crack—"
The crisp sound of cracking echoed, the moment the seal shattered, a wave of Yang Qi erupted with a destructive force!
"Run!"
Gu Sheng only had time to shout this before he was engulfed by scarlet fire waves.
Ling Xiao’s courage collapsed, turning to dash outside.