CHAPTER 453: CHAPTER 250: THE STORM OF THE RED CLOUD ABYSS_2

"Wen Mingyan, you are indeed a worthy adversary. I look forward to your growth in the future," Elder Wu Gui said.

Although Wen Mingyan had lost, he was not convinced. He attempted to argue, insisting that Gu Sheng should not venture ahead just yet.

"Gu Sheng must go to explore, but not now," Wen Mingyan insisted.

However, at that moment, Gu Sheng stepped forward and said, "I am willing to go explore."

Everyone was shocked upon hearing this; they could not understand why Gu Sheng would make such a decision.

"Master, please let me go," Gu Sheng asserted firmly once again.

Wen Mingyan looked at Gu Sheng with a flicker of emotion in his eyes. He understood that his disciple had deeper motives and some ability to handle risk, yet his cultivation was too low, making it seem like an overly dangerous choice at this moment.

"Very well, you may go, but be extremely careful," Wen Mingyan nodded and advised.

Some things are bound to happen; even the verdant mountains cannot conceal them, for the waters inevitably flow eastward.

Lin Tianhao of the Haoyang Sect also stepped forward and said, "Gu Sheng, I am willing to go with you."

For Lin Tianhao, this was an immense risk but also an excellent opportunity.

"Brother Lin, there’s no need to take this risk..." Gu Sheng did not want Lin Tianhao to sacrifice himself, knowing that he was a good friend.

"I’ve already made up my mind; you don’t need to persuade me!"

Lin Tianhao was adamant, leaving Gu Sheng with no choice but to relent.

The two walked side by side into the depths of the Red Cloud Abyss, their figures gradually disappearing from sight.

Lin Tianhao added, "Moreover, I believe this is a tremendous opportunity; perhaps we may find a chance for a breakthrough inside."

Wen Mingyan looked at the determined expressions of the two and felt a mix of gratitude and pride in his heart.

He knew he had two extraordinary disciples who would bring even greater glory to the sect in the future.

The path ahead was full of unknown dangers; could they seize their opportunities and find their great chance? Everything remained uncertain...

Gu Sheng and Lin Tianhao struggled to traverse the gravity field, with each step feeling like a fight against destiny.

The space around them seemed to be bound by invisible chains of gravity, leaving them gasping for air.

Their bones creaked under the intense pressure, sounding like an ominous declaration of their physical limits.

"Gu Sheng, if we continue like this, we may collapse before even reaching the summit."

Lin Tianhao gasped for breath, moving his body with great difficulty.

Determination gleamed in Gu Sheng’s eyes. He knew this was their one chance to push beyond their limits and challenge themselves. Closing his eyes tightly, he silently recited the incantation of the Demon Suppression Golden Scroll.

Suddenly, a beam of golden light shot up from his body and instantly tore apart the surrounding gravity field.

"Demon Suppression Golden Scroll—Break!" Gu Sheng shouted, and the golden light fell like a cascading waterfall, enveloping the two of them.

In an instant, they felt the oppressive weight vanish completely, replaced by an unprecedented sensation of lightness.

Though the gravity had diminished, their bodies were still weary and worn.

Supporting each other, they painstakingly climbed to the summit. At the top, a heavenly pool resembling a luminous pearl lay embedded, surrounded by swirling immortal energy, bringing peace and exhilaration to their hearts.

"The immortal energy here is so rich; it must contain the secrets to ascension."

Gu Sheng’s eyes sparkled with excitement as he couldn’t resist scooping up the Divine Spring from the pool and drinking it.

The Divine Spring entered his body, and Gu Sheng felt an overwhelming surge of power coursing within.

His skeleton began to emit radiant golden light, seemingly being reforged into Golden Crystal.

As the light grew more intense, his entire being radiated with golden brilliance, as if transformed into an indomitable golden giant.

"Gu Sheng, you..." Lin Tianhao looked at Gu Sheng’s transformation in amazement.

Gu Sheng smiled faintly; he knew this was his chance to break through to the ninth level of the Golden Bone Realm.

He suddenly threw a punch, and the resultant wind roared, instantly carving out a fissure in the cliffside.

"I’ll try the power of this Divine Spring as well!"

Seeing this, Lin Tianhao couldn’t wait to scoop up the Divine Spring and drink it too.

Immediately, his body underwent a dramatic transformation, directly leaping from the ninth level of the Golden Bone Realm to the first level of the Marrow Refining Realm.

Standing atop the summit, golden light and immortal energy intertwined to form a magnificent tableau.

Exchanging knowing smiles, they realized that this adventure had not only allowed them to surpass themselves but also revealed the key to ascending to higher realms.

"Lin Tianhao, we’ve truly struck gold this time!" Gu Sheng said excitedly.

"Indeed, Gu Sheng, the power of the Divine Spring is extraordinary.

I feel my strength rising to an entirely new level," Lin Tianhao remarked with emotion.

The two continued cultivating on the summit, basking in the cleansing effects of the immortal energy and golden light.

They knew this was but a small starting point on their cultivation journey; the road ahead remained long, requiring relentless self-challenge to reach higher realms.

Behind them, it seemed the Divine Spring in the heavenly pool quietly watched them, slowly retreating into obscurity.

"Something’s wrong—the Divine Spring is about to dry up!"

Lin Tianhao acted quickly, rushing to the pool with a ceramic bottle, swiftly filling it with the Divine Spring while tossing another bottle to Gu Sheng.

Gu Sheng mimicked his actions, guzzling down the spring fervently.

"This is the Jade Purity Bottle, capable of holding the water from the entire pool!" As Lin Tianhao finished speaking, the Jade Purity Bottle in his hand had already filled.

"Huh?" The two exclaimed simultaneously, and upon retrieving another container, they found the Divine Spring had completely vanished.

"It seems this phenomenon is immune to artifacts; no wonder the Jade Purity Bottle can only function as an ordinary water container!" Lin Tianhao sighed.

Gu Sheng also chuckled wryly and turned his gaze to the small tree in the pool.

Gu Sheng’s attention was drawn to the small tree nestled in the pool.

Although not tall, it exuded an indescribable vitality and spiritual energy.

Each leaf was crystalline and emerald-like, brimming with endless life force and profound mystery.

The breeze brushed past, making the leaves sway gently and releasing a faint fragrant aroma that was utterly enchanting, as if one had entered an immortal paradise.

"Lin Tianhao, what do you think of this tree?"

Gu Sheng pointed to the small tree, his eyes glowing with curiosity and longing.

Lin Tianhao followed his gaze toward the small tree.

He sensed the immense life force radiating from the tree’s body, alongside an elusive aura of mystery.

He instinctively knew this was no ordinary fruit tree and must hold some extraordinary secrets.

"Gu Sheng, I have never seen such a miraculous tree before.

Nourished by the Divine Spring, it must have gained unimaginable strength."

Lin Tianhao spoke solemnly, his tone laced with awe and aspiration.

Gu Sheng nodded; a bold thought arose within him.

Walking toward the small tree, he gently touched its leaves, feeling the surge of life coursing from them.

"Lin Tianhao, I want to try extracting some power from this tree. The Divine Spring and Divine Tree nourish each other, so there must be a mysterious connection."

Determination gleamed in Gu Sheng’s eyes as he resolved to take the risk.

Lin Tianhao didn’t object upon hearing this. He understood Gu Sheng’s personality—once he made up his mind, he would act unwaveringly.

All Lin Tianhao could do was silently guard him, prepared for any potential accidents.

Gu Sheng closed his eyes and took a deep breath, attempting to establish a connection with the small tree.

He felt as if his soul was being drawn by a mysterious force, gradually approaching the tree.

In that moment, he seemed to find himself in a fantastical and enigmatic immortal realm, where everything around him became fuzzy and distant.

After an indeterminate amount of time, Gu Sheng suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze flashing with exhilaration.

"Lin Tianhao, I did it! This Divine Tree is truly extraordinary; I’ve absorbed a powerful energy from it. I can feel my cultivation has improved again."

Gu Sheng exclaimed excitedly.

Lin Tianhao watched Gu Sheng in his joyous state and tried his own hand at sensing the tree’s energy.

Truthfully, he had already been trying—while Gu Sheng had been sensing energy with his eyes closed, he had been seriously concentrating on it.

But alas, he seemed unable to sense anything.

Gu Sheng’s gaze fell upon the crystalline fruit hanging on the tree. Unable to resist, he plucked one and ate it. The fruit dissolved instantly in his mouth, unleashing an even greater surge of power into his body.