Chapter 335 - 188: I Will Dismember You into a Thousand Pieces_2

Faced with such an enormous temptation, the doubts in the hearts of the three vanished completely.

"Junior Brother Wu, since that’s the case, hurry up and find that boy! I can’t wait any longer!"

Liu Bin, Kang Xiaofeng, and Ni Chen’s eyes glinted eagerly, itching to drag Gu Sheng out and cut him down immediately.

Wu Xinyu turned to Shi Lezhi: "Where’s Gu Sheng? Hurry up and find him for me!"

The small bird in Shi Lezhi’s hand was circling tirelessly near the towering tree where Gu Sheng was hiding, chirping noisily.

"Lord Wu, my bird has been circling here this whole time, which means that guy must be hiding nearby! I planted a Green Ghost Flower in his room. He’s been cultivating inside for a while now, so his body is completely saturated with the flower’s scent. There’s no mistake!"

Previously, Shi Lezhi kept his head down and changed into Thousand Poison Sect garb, which prevented Gu Sheng from noticing him. Only now did Gu Sheng get a clear look at Shi Lezhi’s face.

Hidden in the shadows, Gu Sheng’s expression twisted with malice, his eyes brimming with murderous intent.

Gu Sheng had never imagined that Shi Lezhi could be so rotten to the core, betraying him to foreign enemies just because they had some fairly minor disputes.

At this moment, Gu Sheng became convinced the true culprit behind Liu Yiming’s murder was none other than Shi Lezhi!

From their conversations earlier, Gu Sheng also realized the bird above his head wasn’t there by chance—it had discovered him!

The Shadow Concealment Skill only works by manipulating the refraction of light to deceive the naked eye; it cannot mask scent.

Gu Sheng picked up a small stone from the ground, aimed at the bird in the air, and hurled it with force.

Thanks to his archery practice, Gu Sheng’s aim was impeccable. The stone struck the bird instantly, smashing it into pulp.

"Who’s there?!"

The sudden death of the bird startled Shi Lezhi, who fixed his gaze firmly on the tree hiding Gu Sheng and quietly retreated behind Wu Xinyu.

Through connections with his father, Shi Lezhi had long uncovered Gu Sheng’s background. He knew Gu Sheng was exceptionally strong—strong enough to kill a Silver Bone Realm cultivator. Although they had numerical superiority, Shi Lezhi couldn’t guarantee Gu Sheng wouldn’t shoot him first. He had discovered Gu Sheng’s archery skills were unparalleled and possessed a powerful crossbow.

Liu Bin, Kang Xiaofeng, and Ni Chen noticed the commotion the very moment Gu Sheng made his move, all shifting their attention toward the tree where he was hiding.

Gu Sheng deactivated the Shadow Concealment Skill and stepped out from behind the tree.

Seeing Gu Sheng, Wu Xinyu couldn’t help but laugh: "So you really were hiding here? Good, good! You picked a decent spot—it’ll make a fine burial ground for you!"

Liu Bin, Kang Xiaofeng, and Ni Chen immediately focused their senses on Gu Sheng. From their perception, Gu Sheng’s cultivation was indeed only at the Bronze Bone Realm, and they spotted the Ink Bamboo Saber hanging from his waist.

The trio’s gazes toward the Ink Bamboo Saber burned with greed and fervor.

Once Liu Bin and Kang Xiaofeng confirmed Gu Sheng was truly at the Bronze Bone Realm, they felt much more reassured. No matter how formidable Gu Sheng’s combat abilities were or what Treasure he wielded, he was definitely no match for them. Their eyes glinted with newfound disdain.

Ni Chen, cautious by nature, had earlier examined the area where Gu Sheng stood, finding it completely empty. Gu Sheng seemed to have appeared out of thin air—this was a technique he had neither seen nor heard of before. Although he sensed Gu Sheng was only at the Bronze Bone Realm, he didn’t let his guard down. He preemptively drew the two short swords at his waist.

"Was it you who killed Ou Cheng?" Ni Chen pointed at Ou Cheng’s corpse and asked.

Gu Sheng ignored Wu Xinyu and Kang Xiaofeng entirely, his gaze fixed like steel on Shi Lezhi, who was hiding behind Wu Xinyu.

"Did you murder Liu Yiming?"

Gu Sheng’s voice was like frozen steel, cold as death and devoid of any warmth. The chilling tone made everyone present feel as if an icy draft was creeping up their spines.

Shi Lezhi, too, was stunned by Gu Sheng’s imposing presence, rendered speechless for a moment.

"Shi Lezhi, was it you who killed Liu Yiming? Speak!"

The fury brewing in Gu Sheng’s heart erupted in a volcanic roar. His rage-filled shout echoed through the mountains, his bloodshot eyes like those of a wild beast driven mad.

Wu Xinyu, confident in their superior numbers, felt no fear of Gu Sheng. Instead, he found Gu Sheng’s current state somewhat amusing. With one swift motion, he dragged Shi Lezhi to the front.

"Why are you scared when we’ve got this many people backing you up? Answer his question loudly!"

Shi Lezhi glanced at Liu Bin, Kang Xiaofeng, and Ni Chen, then at Wu Xinyu. A surge of confidence swelled up inside him. He sneered coldly: "That’s right! It was me! So what?"

"Why?! Why did you kill him?!"

Gu Sheng was on the verge of hysteria now. Liu Yiming’s death at Shi Lezhi’s hands confirmed his suspicion—it was all because of him that Shi Lezhi’s anger spilled over as murderous intent.

Gu Sheng felt as though a heavy stone was pressing down on his heart, suffocating and agonizing him.

Seeing the torment in Gu Sheng’s eyes, Shi Lezhi felt an inexplicable sense of satisfaction. His courage grew bolder.

"Why? Because he saw me placing Green Ghost Flower in your room! And the fool had to go and try to warn you about it. Why wouldn’t I kill him? Hmph! Anyone who opposes me deserves to die! No need to rush—you’ll be joining him today. By now, he shouldn’t be far on the road to the underworld. Perhaps you can catch up to him. Haha..."

Gu Sheng’s heart was torn apart!

Liu Yiming didn’t just die because of him; even at death’s door, Liu Yiming had thought only of warning Gu Sheng.

Staring at the laughing Shi Lezhi, Gu Sheng’s rage boiled over, erupting like magma bursting through the earth’s crust. He raised the already-prepared Shattering Star Crossbow and aimed directly at Shi Lezhi.

"I will cut you into pieces!"

"Swish!"

The arrow shot forth with such a faint sound that Liu Bin, Kang Xiaofeng, and Ni Chen didn’t even have time to react.

With a sickening thud, the powerful arrow sent Shi Lezhi flying backward.

Gu Sheng hadn’t aimed for Shi Lezhi’s vital points, targeting his shoulder instead.

The immense power of the shot tore a gaping hole in Shi Lezhi’s right shoulder, shattering the bones entirely and leaving him writhing and screaming in pain.

Had Gu Sheng wished, he could have killed Shi Lezhi with that shot. But Gu Sheng thought death was too merciful for him.

Gu Sheng had promised before Liu Yiming’s corpse to carve those responsible for his death into pieces!

Wu Xinyu’s face darkened instantly upon seeing Gu Sheng dare to strike first: "How bold! Three senior brothers, seize him for me! If possible, don’t kill him outright. I want to torture him properly!"

Liu Bin, Kang Xiaofeng, and Ni Chen were shocked by the power of Gu Sheng’s crossbow but remained unafraid.

With only a few dozen meters separating them, Gu Sheng would have no time to reload another shot at their speed!

Yet wary of Gu Sheng’s Ink Bamboo Saber, the trio didn’t dare act recklessly. Liu Bin and Kang Xiaofeng drew their weapons readily.

Liu Bin wielded a curved blade, while Kang Xiaofeng’s weapon was a Chopper.

The trio’s weapons, though not Treasures, were top-tier and coated with deadly poison—anyone struck by them without an antidote was practically guaranteed a fatal end.

"Cut off his escape route—don’t let him get away!"

It was Liu Bin, Kang Xiaofeng, and Ni Chen’s job to fight Gu Sheng head-on, while the surrounding Bronze Bone cultivators were tasked with sealing off any retreat.

Over twenty figures quickly formed a circle around Gu Sheng, each armed with various Hidden Weapons.

Faced with this encirclement, Gu Sheng showed no sign of panic. He slammed the wooden box on his back onto the ground forcefully. As the box shattered, he deftly grabbed the handle and shaft of the Thirst Blood Axe, combining them with a simple twist.

Liu Bin and Kang Xiaofeng couldn’t help but laugh when they saw Gu Sheng abandon the Ink Bamboo Saber in favor of the Thirst Blood Axe: "Using a basic battle axe instead of a Treasure? Foolish!"

Gu Sheng didn’t use the Ink Bamboo Saber because it was too short. In a direct confrontation, especially against multiple opponents, it would hardly be effective. Moreover, Gu Sheng was curious about his current combat power and wanted to test himself. That was why he chose the Thirsty Blood Battle Axe.