Chapter 308 Gu Sheng Is Defeated

The last competition in Lingxiao Secret Realm is undoubtedly the finale of the whole social gathering. The duel between Gu Sheng and Jiang Yichen has long aroused endless expectations in people's hearts.

Jiang Yichen, the young man in white clothes, has unfathomable cultivation. The sword in his hand is said to be able to split mountains and slash the sky. Gu Sheng, with the cultivation of 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 makes people hard to defend.

In the competition field, the two stood opposite 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 given up easily. Today, let's 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 Dust Sword in his hand, he blocked Gu Sheng's fierce attack.

The two had a fierce confrontation in the arena. Gu Sheng's skills emerged in an endless stream, and his unique skills such as the Nine Swords of Gale, Shadow Hiding Skill, and Xiaoyao Dengxian Step took turns to be used, which was dazzling. Jiang Yichen used static to control dynamic, and every time he made a move, he just resolved Gu Sheng's offensive.

Outside the arena, the spectators were excited and the discussion was one after another.

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

"Yeah, I didn't expect him to be so evenly matched with Jiang Yichen."

"But I'm optimistic about Jiang Yichen, his skills are unfathomable after all."

The competition was in full swing, and Gu Sheng and Jiang Yichen had tried their best. Both of them were covered with scars, but their eyes were still firm.

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

Jiang Yichen's strength exploded instantly, and the Dust Sword in his hand burst into dazzling light. With one swing of the sword, he directly pushed Gu Sheng back several steps.

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

"Hahaha! Gu Sheng, you lost!" Jiang Yichen smiled 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 that he was already at a disadvantage in this duel. But he did not mean to give up, but attacked more firmly.

Unfortunately, with the blessing of dark energy, Jiang Yichen's strength has reached a terrifying level. Every time he made a move, Gu Sheng felt great 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 panting, his eyes full of unwillingness and helplessness.

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

Gu Sheng did not speak, but 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 spectators outside the arena began to discuss:

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

"Yeah, I didn't expect Jiang Yichen to have such a trump card. It's really strong!"

"But Gu Sheng is also very good. It's good to be able to fight Jiang Yichen like this."

With Gu Sheng's defeat, the competition of this social gathering 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 regained its tranquility. But this duel became a topic of conversation after dinner, and people could not forget it for a long time.

From then on, the first person of the talented young man was no longer Gu Sheng, but Jiang Yichen.

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

For Gu Sheng, it was a relief. It was not good to always be called the "first talented young man".

Instead, he attracted hatred everywhere. Many self-important warriors would come to compete with him, causing constant 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 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 practice.

Saint Su Yao often stood outside the cave, staring at the closed stone door, her heart full of worries and expectations. 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 rose and the moon set, and time passed like flowing water. Gu Sheng's seclusion had lasted for a month. During this period, the interior of Yao Chi was calm as water, but everyone knew that beneath that calm lay 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 directly at the cave where Gu Sheng was in seclusion.

"Is Gu Sheng going to break through?" Su Yao exclaimed, her voice full of excitement and expectation.

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

Suddenly, a deafening thunder sounded, and divine thunders appeared in the sky, rolling in the night sky like angry dragons. These divine thunders hit the cave, as if to destroy it.

However, the cave was safe and sound. On the contrary, the moment those divine thunders hit the cave, 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 his breakthrough.

Then, a more magical vision appeared in Yaochi. Lotus flowers bloomed from the water, each emitting a soft light. Pieces of golden leaves fell from the air, dancing in the air, as if celebrating Gu Sheng's breakthrough.

At this time, Gu Sheng's cave seemed to have turned into a mysterious fairyland. Surrounded by divine light, thunder roaring, and frequent visions of the fairyland... All this showed the extraordinary and sensational breakthrough of Gu Sheng this time.

In the golden cave, Gu Sheng sat cross-legged, his face calm and firm. He felt the vision and sensation of the outside world, but his mind was as calm as an ancient well. He knew that this was the critical moment of his breakthrough and he could not be distracted.

He operated his skills and guided the spiritual power in his body to flow along the meridians. Those divine lights and thunders seemed to be guided by something, and they poured into his body and merged with his spiritual power. At this moment, he felt as if he was one with the heaven and earth, and became a part of the universe.

As the 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. There was an unprecedented light in his eyes, which was the confidence and determination after the breakthrough. He slowly stood up, 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's figure walked out of it. His temperament has undergone earth-shaking changes, as if he has been reborn. His eyes are deep and bright, as if he can see through everything; his posture is 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." Although his voice was calm, it was full of strength and confidence. It was as if he was announcing his return and rise to the world.

Everyone came forward to congratulate Gu Sheng, their faces full of admiration and envy. They knew that this boy who was once known as the first talented young man had stood up again, and stood higher and farther!

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, "My road is still very long..."

Shortly after the breakthrough, an old friend came to Yaochi.

The moonlight was like water, and Yaochi was sparkling. In Tianjianyuan, the sword energy was crisscrossed, but there was a sense of tranquility and beauty.

"Gu Sheng! An old friend is visiting." Su Yao's voice broke the silence. Her figure appeared at the end of the corridor, followed by a slender woman in a red dress as bright as fire, with a firm gaze.

Gu Sheng put down the sword in his hand, turned around and looked, with a flash 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 still a leader in the Zoroastrianism, and he didn't expect to meet her again here.

"Su Ling, is it really you?" Gu Sheng's voice was a little unbelievable.

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 speechless, only their eyes were communicating. The past, like a scroll, slowly unfolded in their hearts. Those days of fighting side by side, those unspoken feelings, all came to mind 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 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 church, 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 limits."

Gu Sheng nodded. He could understand Su Ling's determination. The road of martial arts is against the will of heaven, and it 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 said slowly: "After leaving the 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 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. You used to never give up easily."

Su Ling smiled: "People always change. Moreover, I think I am stronger and more determined now than before."

The two talked 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 skill here that could help her break through the limit of the marrow refining realm. And Gu Sheng also shared his experience of practicing in Tianjian Academy with Su Ling.

Su Ling missed the days of practicing alone with Gu Sheng. He found a secret realm similar to the Enlightenment Valley in Chiyun Continent in Tiandao Sect, the underwater secret realm, and invited Gu Sheng to practice.

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

This 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 is liquefied from the spiritual energy. Here, the focus is on describing the underwater secret realm.

There is no island in the underwater secret realm. The two dived into the seabed and entered a magic circle that isolated the seawater. It is lush and green, with fairy flowers blooming, birds singing and flowers fragrant, 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 jump on the grass. Everything seems so incredible.

"This place is really 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 have been bred. Let's practice here."

The two chose a Taoist platform with the richest 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 experience of cultivation, 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, which was a circular vortex formed by the gathering of spiritual energy. The spiritual wheel rotated 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)