Chapter 784 - 416: Past Experiences

Just think, the two of us almost died when we accidentally entered the Bronze Immortal Palace at the lake bottom before.

Also, that Bronze Immortal Palace is said to be an existence capable of enabling immortality.

But now Gu Sheng is using it as a joke, he’s practically exposing himself.

"Gu Sheng, did you have too much to drink?"

Ji Ziyue stood nearby, her face full of disdain.

At the same time, as she said that, she deliberately shot him a look.

Yet Gu Sheng merely smiled casually and chose not to respond.

"Brother Gu, are you talking about the legendary Bronze Immortal Palace?"

"Isn’t there said to be an immortal cultivation manual inside it?"

"Did I hear that wrong? Thousands of years ago, not only the East Desolation, but even the top cultivators of the Northern Territory and Southern Domain sought it out without success, and you just stumbled upon it?"

Shaking Light Saintess and Hua Yunfei looked utterly astonished, while the other cultivators bombarded him with questions.

"Exactly, I’m deceiving none of you."

Gu Sheng said, extending his tiny pinky finger.

The crowd looked at each other, suddenly feeling that Gu Sheng was nothing short of extraordinary.

"Earlier, Senior Ji Hong mentioned ’bullying the small with the big’; I think you’re the ’big,’ and Brother Hao Yue is the ’small,’ aren’t you?"

Hua Yunfei couldn’t help but comment with admiration.

"What does it matter? I’m not interested in such hollow titles."

Gu Sheng gently smiled, picked up the teacup in front of him, and sipped lightly.

"Brother Gu, that’s quite an inspiring thing to say, but are you certain the Bronze Immortal Palace you found is real?"

Shaking Light Saintess’s eyes flashed with curiosity.

From her tone, it seemed she held a degree of skepticism toward Gu Sheng’s words.

"Indeed, I guarantee it’s real. Yet whether there’s truly an immortal cultivation manual inside... I can’t say for sure. Legends, after all, tend to exaggerate somewhat."

Gu Sheng nodded lightly, speaking with confident resolve.

"How did you find it?"

Hua Yunfei asked urgently.

"Yes, how did you find it?"

The others chimed in, pressing for answers.

Gu Sheng smiled faintly, put down his teacup, and said calmly, "That’s a long story..."

Thereafter, he recounted his months of drifting through an underground river. The thrilling and dangerous details kept everyone thoroughly engrossed.

Among all present, only Ji Ziyue maintained a mild smile.

At the time, she was bound by Gu Sheng. Now, thinking back on it, it seemed almost like a fond memory.

...

After a round of boasting, the crowd was filled with wonder.

"What exactly is inside the Immortal Palace?"

The other cultivators asked enthusiastically.

"Inside the Immortal Palace, there are indeed countless wondrous treasures. A mysterious energy resides there, giving one an extraordinary sense of serenity far removed from the mortal world."

As Gu Sheng spoke, he raised his right hand slightly, stirring the Origin Qi of all things.

In an instant, his palm emitted a soft and brilliant glow.

"Origin Qi of all things! This is the Origin Qi of all things!"

Upon seeing it, Shaking Light Saintess’s expression changed drastically.

Always composed and graceful, she momentarily forgot her usual demeanor and cried out in shock.

Gu Sheng smiled faintly, casting her a look of approval.

"Shaking Light Saintess truly has an eye for such things. This indeed is the Origin Qi of all things I absorbed within the Bronze Immortal Palace."

After saying this, Gu Sheng retracted the Origin Qi back into his body.

"Origin Qi of all things is said to be the primordial energy from the dawn of the heavens and earth. It’s rumored to purify everything and even help a person break through cultivation bottlenecks."

Hua Yunfei’s eyes gleamed with envy.

"That’s correct. The Bronze Immortal Palace undoubtedly harbors countless unknown forces, many left behind by ancient mighty figures."

Gu Sheng nodded in confirmation.

The eyes of everyone present lit up; the allure of the Bronze Immortal Palace had clearly stirred a deep craving within them.

"Brother Gu, since the Immortal Palace is so extraordinary, could you take us there together?"

A cultivator couldn’t help but ask.

Gu Sheng shook his head. "That’s impossible. Cultivation depends on fate, and finding the Bronze Immortal Palace requires fate too."

"Tch, isn’t that just like saying nothing?"

The cultivator grumbled with discontent.

"Haha... I’ve given you the direction already. Whether you believe or not, that’s not my concern."

Gu Sheng chuckled softly as he spoke.

Suddenly, a flash of spiritual light zipped across the sky.

The speed was so fast that it defied capture.

"That was..."

Shaking Light Saintess’s eyes revealed confusion.

"It’s the old madman. He’s left Zhuo Peak!"

Gu Sheng suddenly looked slightly dejected.

"Everyone, I have other matters to attend to. We’ll discuss the Bronze Immortal Palace another time."

As he said this, Gu Sheng’s figure flickered, transforming into a streak of light as he darted away.

"Gu Sheng, wait for me!"

Ji Ziyue quickly followed him, calling out in haste.

In a flash, the two figures vanished above the spiritual peak.

Hua Yunfei and Shaking Light Saintess watched Gu Sheng’s fading silhouette, their hearts filled with silent reflections.

Elsewhere, Gu Sheng and Ji Ziyue flew through the air, pursuing the old madman.

Yet the two of them were far from being able to match the old madman’s abilities.

In less than the time it takes for a cup of tea, they lost him.

The two landed on an unfamiliar mountain peak, looking slightly bewildered.

"Gu Sheng, what happened back at the spiritual peak?"

Ji Ziyue didn’t seem concerned about the old madman’s departure but directly confronted Gu Sheng about revealing their past to the crowd.

Gu Sheng glanced at Ji Ziyue but didn’t reply much.

"I’m asking you!"

Ji Ziyue grew somewhat fearless, stepping up to block his gaze toward the distant mountains.

Gu Sheng sighed helplessly.

"Hah... So what if I spoke? It doesn’t make much of a difference."

Gu Sheng responded.

"No difference? Look at how they’ve all got that look in their eyes—they’re determined to find the Bronze Immortal Palace. You know how dangerous it is..."