Jiang Yifei did not insist and simply nodded to show his understanding. At that moment, Jiang Yichen suddenly spoke: "Brother Gu seems to be carrying a treasure."

Earlier, when he communicated telepathically with his mount, it sensed an extraordinary fluctuation from Gu Sheng. Although it was fleeting, it was enough to catch Jiang Yichen's attention, sparking his interest in Gu Sheng. However, Jiang Yifei and Jiang Caixuan didn't show any signs of greed, only giving Jiang Yichen a calm glance, signaling him not to act rashly.

Gu Sheng was startled internally but maintained a composed expression, smiling faintly as he said, "Mr. Jiang is joking. I have nothing of value, let alone a treasure."

After speaking, he stood up to excuse himself, saying, "The night is drawing late. I must take my leave now."

With that, he hurriedly departed the inn.

Gu Sheng knew full well that part of his secret had been exposed. He needed to leave this place of trouble immediately.

Instead of returning to his lodging in the small town, he headed straight into the deep mountains.

Meanwhile, Jiang Yichen quietly followed him, intending to uncover the truth.

Unbeknownst to him, Gu Sheng had already noticed the pursuit and deliberately led him toward a perilous ravine.

"Haha! So you really followed me!" Gu Sheng suddenly turned with a laugh. "Since you're so greedy, let me show you what I'm capable of!"

With that, he flipped his palm, revealing a sword shimmering with icy brilliance.

This sword was none other than his Earth-level Low Grade Treasure—the Mystical Sky Sword!

Gu Sheng's figure flickered as he charged at Jiang Yichen, the sword light streaking like a meteor across the heavens, exceedingly swift!

Jiang Yichen was greatly shocked; he hadn't expected Gu Sheng to possess such formidable strength!

He hurriedly urged his mount to defend, inwardly regretting his own greed.

At this point, he could no longer extricate himself and had no choice but to fight Gu Sheng head-on.

Their figures intertwined, Sword Qi surged, and the clash of metal echoed throughout the ravine!

For a time, the battle reached a stalemate!

However, as time passed, Jiang Yichen gradually began to feel overwhelmed.

While his cultivation was not weak, it was slightly inferior to Gu Sheng's.

Moreover, he had relied too much on his mount's power before. Now that the mount was injured and couldn't offer full support, he found himself at a disadvantage.

Under a heavy strike from Gu Sheng, Jiang Yichen spat blood and collapsed to the ground.

His eyes were filled with fear and unwillingness as he stared at the Mystical Sky Sword in Gu Sheng's hand, trembling as he asked, "Who… who are you?"

Gu Sheng sneered coldly, sheathed the Mystical Sky Sword, and turned to leave, only leaving behind a single sentence: "Remember, some people are not meant to be provoked!"

With that, his figure disappeared into the ravine, leaving behind chaos, a trembling Jiang Yichen slumped on the ground, the fading Sword Qi, and the sound of the rain...

Elsewhere, deep within the mountains far from Qing Feng Town, Gu Sheng found a hidden cave to conceal himself.

He sat cross-legged and began to regulate his breathing, healing his injuries.

Though the fight with Jiang Yichen left him with minor wounds, they weren't serious.

At this moment, his heart was stirred, thinking to himself, "The Jiang family is indeed formidable. Even a disciple like Jiang Yichen wields such strength, not to mention figures like Jiang Yifei. I must tread even more carefully in the future."

With this thought, he couldn't help but take a deep breath, slowly exhaling his agitation and unease.

Soon after, he closed his eyes and entered a state of deep cultivation, gradually immersing himself in a state of selflessness...

It was unknown how much time had passed when Gu Sheng suddenly opened his eyes, a flash of brilliance gleaming within them.

He sensed his internal strength had grown slightly, revealing a satisfied smile.

"Although it was a bit harrowing, it seems to be a blessing in disguise," he muttered to himself. "From now on, I must work harder in my cultivation and strive to break through the Wheel Sea Realm as soon as possible to reach higher realms!"

With that, he stood up, stretched his joints, and felt the surging strength within himself, his heart brimming with confidence and anticipation.

Afterward, he exited the cave, gazing at the dissipating clouds in the sky, taking a deep breath of the fresh mountain air, and displaying a resolute expression.

"So what if they are an Ancient Clan? I, Gu Sheng, will carve out a path of my own!"

The slaying of Jiang Yichen brought endless trouble to Gu Sheng. The Jiang family's knights seemed to have locked onto him, leaving him no way out, constantly wary and on edge, like a bird startled by the shadow of a bow.

"Roar—"

Late at night, the roar of a mystical beast shattered the stillness of the ravine, shaking leaves loose with rustling sounds. Gu Sheng pressed himself against a massive rock, holding his breath and cautiously peeking out. He saw a green-scaled mystical beast carrying a Jiang family knight searching the vicinity for his trail.

"That cursed fellow, what an annoying pest!" Gu Sheng cursed inwardly, sweat trickling densely down his forehead.

His cultivation had reached the Wheel Sea Realm, having opened the Bitter Sea, but facing the powerful knights of the Jiang family, he felt unprecedented pressure. Whenever he activated his cultivation technique, a life wheel beneath his navel would manifest, revealing visions of mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas, exotic fauna, and golden waves surging magnificently. Yet, at this moment, he dared not let his guard down.

Gu Sheng possessed the Ancient Sacred Body, his physical form incredibly resilient, glowing with golden radiance when activated, resembling a golden War God. But his opponent was no ordinary foe either. The Jiang family knight wielded a sentient weapon radiating blue light, each swing of which filled Gu Sheng with dread.

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