"Brother Ji, the True Qi in your body seems somewhat unstable. Why donât we find a place for you to regulate your breathing?"
Hua Yunfei suggested.
"Hmm."
Ji Haoyue nodded, then sat down on the spot to begin adjusting his breathing.
Nearby, Ji Ziyue was observing her brother while also noticing something unusual with Gu Sheng.
She approached Gu Sheng with a hint of worry and asked, "Gu Sheng, are you okay?"
"I... Iâm fine."
Gu Sheng nodded.
He knew the situation wasnât looking good. If he didnât calm the True Qi inside his body soon, things could spiral out of control.
"Fine? It looks to me like somethingâs wrong with you too. Quickly, find a place to regulate your breathing."
Ji Ziyue said as she pulled Gu Sheng to sit down nearby.
Gu Sheng crossed his legs and sat down, circulating the True Qi within his body in an attempt to calm the turbulence in the Golden Sea of Suffering.
After a period of regulation, the True Qi within Gu Shengâs body gradually settled, and the Golden Sea of Suffering also returned to tranquility.
He opened his eyes and let out a deep breath.
"Phew... Much better."
Gu Sheng immediately felt the power within his body had come under control.
As his words fell, Ji Haoyue also finished regulating his breathing, gaining control over the power of "Moon Rising Over the Sea."
Ji Haoyue stood up and stretched his muscles.
"Gu Sheng, how are you? Feeling better now?"
Ji Ziyue stepped forward, asking with concern.
Her expression and actions were almost like those of lovers.
"Ahem..."
Ji Haoyue let out a couple of dry coughs, signaling Ji Ziyue to be more restrained.
After all, as a lady of the Ji family, her reputation was something to uphold.
But Ji Ziyue ignored him and continued checking on Gu Sheng.
Ji Haoyueâs gaze swept across Gu Sheng.
Suddenly, a flicker of suspicion flashed in his eyes.
He remembered this personâthis was the man who had been escorted away by the Demon Clan during his clash with Yan Ruyu.
Ji Haoyueâs eyes instantly sharpened.
"Gu Sheng, what is your relationship with the Demon Clan?"
Ji Haoyue asked coldly.
Gu Shengâs face showed no panic; he had anticipated that the perceptive Ji Haoyue would discover sooner or later.
"What relationship I have is none of your business. Instead, I want to ask youâhow is Yan Ruyu now?"
Gu Sheng shot back equally coldly.
Ji Haoyueâs expression darkened in an instant.
He hadnât expected Gu Sheng to retaliate with such a questionâwithout a doubt, this was a provocation to his limits.
"Youâre courting death!"
Fury surged in Ji Haoyueâs heart as he shouted at Gu Sheng.
Following his shout, the Divine Power within Ji Haoyue roared to life.
In an instant, the power of "Moon Rising Over the Sea" formed a massive energy vortex around him.
Clearly, he was preparing to attack Gu Sheng.
"Brother..."
Ji Ziyue once again stepped in front of Gu Sheng, her face filled with anxiety as she said, "Do you two have to do this, huh?"
"Little sister, this is not something you can meddle in. Step aside."
Ji Haoyue said coldly.
Those nearby were instantly alarmed by the sight.
It was well-known that although Gu Shengâs strength was not insignificant, he was ultimately just a newly initiated disciple.
Ji Haoyue, on the other hand, was the Sacred Body of the Ji family, his power far surpassing that of Gu Sheng.
Even Hua Yunfei and the Ji familyâs Holy Daughter standing nearby were slightly inferior by comparison.
Thus, in the eyes of the onlookers, Ji Haoyueâs actions were indisputably an oppressive abuse of power.
Ji Ziyueâs face grew tense as well; she hadnât expected matters to escalate to this point.
She hurried forward, trying to stop her brother: "Haoyue Brother, donât act impulsively. Letâs clarify the situation first."
However, Ji Haoyueâs fury was already irrepressible.
"Ziyue, this is between me and him. You should stay out of it."
Ji Haoyue shot Ji Ziyue a cold glance, clearly unfazed by her intervention.
"Swish!"
With a swift motion, Ji Haoyue pushed her aside. Ji Ziyue stumbled, nearly falling to the ground.
"Clang!"
Ji Haoyue unleashed the power of "Moon Rising Over the Sea," directly aiming at Gu Sheng.
"Gu Sheng, watch out!"
Ji Ziyue and Li Xiaoman cried out almost simultaneously.
As for Hua Yunfei and the other cultivators nearby, they were frozen in place, unsure of how to react.
After all, helping Gu Sheng would mean aligning with the Demon Clan.
Meanwhile, assisting Ji Haoyue would mean disregarding the Supreme Mysterious Sectâs reputation.
So standing still seemed to be the better option.
"Whoosh!"
Suddenly, the power of Ji Haoyueâs "Moon Rising Over the Sea" transformed into a dazzling blade.
Though the blade wasnât tangible, it carried an audible tearing sound as it sliced through the air.
Just like that, it streaked straight toward Gu Sheng.
Everyoneâs hearts tightened at the sight.
Someone felt an urge to intervene but paused as they witnessed golden rays burst forth from Gu Shengâs body.
"Swish, swish, swish!"
Countless golden beams radiated like the morning sun, brilliant and blinding.
They surged outward from the golden lake within Gu Shengâs body, forming a sturdy barrier that instantly blocked the impact of Ji Haoyueâs power.
"Clang!"
The clash of two forces created a fierce ripple in the surrounding air.
When the ripple subsided, Gu Sheng had forcibly withstood the power of "Moon Rising Over the Sea."
For a fleeting moment, the entire space seemed to freeze.
"This... How is this possible?"
Everyone exclaimed aloud in shock.
They couldnât believe what they were seeing.
Ji Haoyueâs Divine Body was renowned in all of East Desolation for its unparalleled strength.
But Gu Sheng, a seemingly inconspicuous new disciple, had actually managed to block his attack?
"How... how did he do it?"
Hua Yunfei was equally astounded.
In their earlier Illusion Realm trial, he had seen Gu Sheng grow stronger under pressureâbut he hadnât expected him to grow this powerful.
If he had fully unleashed his power during their earlier confrontation in the Illusion Realm, Hua Yunfei realized he might not have gained the upper hand at all.