CHAPTER 479: CHAPTER 263: SIEGE OF THE HOLY PILL SECT_2

He dared not be careless and hurriedly activated the spiritual power within his body to defend himself.

The attacks of Gu Sheng and Wen Mingyan were as fierce as a violent storm, leaving Elder Wu Gui almost unable to cope.

His figure flickered continuously in mid-air, attempting to evade the two’s onslaught.

However, no matter how he maneuvered, he could not entirely escape their attacks.

His body was repeatedly slashed by streaks of Sword Qi, leaving numerous wounds, and his robes were stained red with blood.

"Ah!" Elder Wu Gui couldn’t hold back a miserable cry. His figure swayed in the air for a moment before crashing heavily to the ground.

Seeing this, both Gu Sheng and Wen Mingyan let out a sigh of relief.

The two teamed up, closing in on Elder Wu Gui, who was now defenseless.

"Whoosh~"

Elder Wu Gui, unperturbed, retrieved a black sphere from his space ring and infused it with spiritual power. With a sudden flare, it transformed into a streak of light and vanished without a trace.

"He escaped!"

Gu Sheng and his master were stunned simultaneously.

"He may have run, but he can’t hide forever," Gu Sheng remarked as he instructed his master to keep guarding the mountain gate while he ventured alone to the Thousand Poison Sect’s stronghold.

Gu Sheng believed that as long as the Holy Pill Sect maintained its current defenses, the crisis at the mountain gate would naturally resolve with the arrival of reinforcements from the Haoyang Sect.

But merely resolving the crisis wasn’t enough for him. He wanted revenge. He was determined to eradicate the Thousand Poison Sect down to its roots.

Gu Sheng set out alone, arriving at the mountain gate of the Thousand Poison Sect. His golden figure stood out starkly against the twilight.

His Ancient Sacred Body exuded a faint golden glow, like an indomitable golden statue standing firm amidst the storm.

"Gu Sheng, you insolent brat! How dare you breach my Thousand Poison Sect alone? Such audacity!"

Within the Thousand Poison Sect, a brawny elder roared angrily, his eyes gleaming with malice as though he wished to devour Gu Sheng whole.

Gu Sheng let out a cold laugh, his gaze filled with disdain:

"The Thousand Poison Sect has committed countless atrocities. Today, I’m here to deliver justice.

Where is the old thief Wu Gui? Have him come out and accept his fate!"

"Hmph, Elder Wu is in seclusion cultivating. Why would he bother meeting a junior like you?"

The elder snarled, his figure darting forward to attack Gu Sheng.

With a flicker of his movement technique, Gu Sheng evaded the elder’s strike.

He activated his Ancient Sacred Body, golden light coursing over his entire form, making him appear like an invincible golden statue. Wielding the Jade Maiden Sword, the Sword Qi of the Gale Nine Swords surged forth, forcing the elder into a continuous retreat.

"With such pathetic strength, you dare act presumptuously before me?"

Gu Sheng sneered, his Jade Maiden Sword transforming into a gleaming arc of cold light as it slashed toward the elder.

The elder’s eyes flashed with fear as he hurriedly summoned a magical treasure to block Gu Sheng’s assault.

But Gu Sheng’s Sword Qi was too fierce, slicing the magical treasure cleanly in two.

"Ah!"

The elder let out a tragic cry, his body sent flying before crashing heavily to the ground.

"Thousand Poison Sect trash—nothing more!"

Gu Sheng sneered as his figure flickered, rushing toward the depths of the Thousand Poison Sect.

The disciples of the Thousand Poison Sect, seeing this, were struck with both fury and terror. They brandished their weapons, charging at Gu Sheng.

But against Gu Sheng’s unmatched Gale Nine Swords and Ancient Sacred Body, they were utterly powerless.

Gu Sheng forged ahead through blood and carnage, cutting his way through relentless waves of opposition.

His figure flitted like a specter in the shadowed night, akin to a grim reaper, reaping lives with every step.

At last, he arrived at the core region of the Thousand Poison Sect.

Before him stood a grand hall, emanating an unearthly, chilling aura.

"Old thief Wu Gui, come out and meet your fate!"

Gu Sheng bellowed, his voice echoing through the night sky.

From within the hall, a figure slowly emerged—a cold shadow. It was none other than Wu Gui, the chief elder of the Thousand Poison Sect.

Wu Gui looked at Gu Sheng, a cold glint flickering in his eyes:

"Gu Sheng, you dare enter my Thousand Poison Sect alone? Foolish beyond measure!"

"Wu Gui, your heinous deeds end today. I am here to claim your life!"

Gu Sheng declared coldly. With that, his figure surged forward, launching toward Wu Gui.

The two clashed instantly, Sword Qi streaking wild in the sky and spiritual power erupting in torrents.

Gu Sheng’s Jade Maiden Sword carved arcs of chilling light through the night, while Wu Gui hurled a barrage of magical treasures to counter.

The battle was ferocious, with each collision producing thunderous blasts.

Surrounding buildings crumbled amidst their fight, as though heralding an apocalypse.

Gu Sheng’s Ancient Sacred Body glowed brilliantly, his speed accelerating, his movement technique becoming increasingly unpredictable.

At times, he flashed behind Wu Gui as a streak of golden light; at others, he vanished before materializing as an afterimage in Wu Gui’s blind spot.

Wu Gui’s face grew darker. He hadn’t anticipated that a junior in the Golden Bone Realm would be able to challenge him on equal footing.

His fury intensified, his attacks becoming ever more ferocious.

Their clash dragged on for a long time, until Gu Sheng seized an opening. Swinging the Jade Maiden Sword, he unleashed a devastating Sword Qi at Wu Gui.

Wu Gui’s eyes flickered with panic as he tried to evade, but it was already too late.

"Boom!"

With a deafening roar, the Sword Qi struck Wu Gui, slicing him cleanly in half.

"Die, old thief Wu Gui!"

Gu Sheng spat coldly, his figure disappearing in a flash.

The disciples of the Thousand Poison Sect scattered in terror and despair.

Gu Sheng gave a cold laugh and continued toward the grand hall of the Thousand Poison Sect.

"Let this end now!"

Just then, a voice rang in Gu Sheng’s ears. In the sky, a fiery light condensed into a woman’s face. The blaze swiftly coalesced, forming the figure of a woman.

"Su Ling!"

Gu Sheng knew her. She was the Holy Maiden of the Fire Worship Sect. He hadn’t expected her to appear at such a moment.

"Su Ling, even you would ignore right and wrong?"

Though Gu Sheng had some friendship with Su Ling, he wasn’t one to act without reason.

"The Thousand Poison Sect has an agreement with us at the Fire Worship Sect..."

The Holy Maiden descended slowly before Gu Sheng, explaining the alliance between the Fire Worship Sect and the Thousand Poison Sect.

"I have no ties with the Fire Worship Sect. The Thousand Poison Sect is the sworn foe of the Holy Pill Sect, and I will not stop until they are eradicated!"

Gu Sheng remained resolute in his determination to destroy the Thousand Poison Sect.

He strode forward, heading into the core depths of the Thousand Poison Sect.

"What must I do to make you cease?"

The Holy Maiden’s voice was tinged with pleading sorrow.

"There’s nothing you can do. Even if you gave yourself to me today, the Thousand Poison Sect must perish!"

In his fervor, Gu Sheng blurted crude words.

The Holy Maiden’s face instantly flushed with scarlet, and she summoned an ancient zither in her hands.

"Doom, doom, doom..."

As the melody began, an army materialized, an ambush on all sides. A formidable presence filled the air, shadows swirling with destructive energy, as though crushing the very void itself.

Gu Sheng activated the Mahaprajna Sutra, calling forth the might of his Ancient Sacred Body. Golden light radiated from his form, brighter than ever. Golden fists manifested, crashing down upon the oncoming spectral army like mountains, obliterating everything in their path.

"Boom~"

In an instant, the phantasmal army shattered. The zither snapped a string, and its remaining chords twisted. The Holy Maiden’s expression drastically changed.

She had never imagined Gu Sheng’s strength to be so overwhelming.

"Whoosh~"

A massive fireball tore through the heavens, descending toward Gu Sheng in a fiery blaze.

From the sky, a dark figure appeared abruptly, stepping out as though from the depths of the infinite void. It was the Holy Envoy of the Fire Worship Sect.

Cloaked in black robes, his face was stern and cold, and his eyes blazed with raging fire, seemingly capable of engulfing all creation.

"The light of a firefly dares to compete with the brilliance of the sun and moon?"

The Holy Envoy sneered. With a casual wave of his hand, the seemingly ordinary fireball transformed instantly into a colossal torch, emitting an oppressive aura that distorted the surrounding space.

Gu Sheng’s expression grew serious at the sight.

He moved in a flash, summoning golden fists, but before the immense torch, they began to crack, eventually shattering into shards of gold that fell like snowflakes across the ground.

"Stand down! You’re not yet their match!"

A soft voice sounded by Gu Sheng’s ear. Su Ling looked at him anxiously, her eyes betraying a glimmer of worry.

Gu Sheng clenched his teeth. He was unwilling to give up like this.

Drawing a deep breath, he gathered all his spiritual power and launched another punch.

This time, his fists no longer manifested as golden phantoms but as solid golden fists, brimming with destructive power against all obstacles.

Simultaneously, Gu Sheng unleashed the Demon Soul of the Green Vine.

The tendrils of the vine entwined with the golden fists, surging upward with the speed of lightning toward the colossal torch.