Chapter 556: Chapter 302 Unyielding Yao Guang
The five exchanged smiles and activated their cultivation techniques as they flew toward the cave. Just as they were about to enter, an unforeseen event erupted!
"Boom!" A deafening explosion rang out as a crack suddenly split open atop the mountain peak. From within, a piercing attack shot toward the group of five, aiming directly at Gu Sheng!
"Watch out!" Gu Sheng shouted in warning, his figure swiftly moving to evade the strike. The other four were equally quick to react, narrowly avoiding disaster. However, when they raised their heads to look, their faces changed drastically. Above the mountain peak stood dozens of figures, their auras overwhelming and their gazes icy—clearly harboring unfriendly intent!
"It’s the people from Shaking Light Sacred Land!" Wu Tianxiong exclaimed in alarm. "What are they doing here?"
"Hmph! You shameless lot still dare to enter the Ancient Mine to hunt for treasures? Truly delusional!"
An icy voice emanated from above—it was the Shaking Light Saintess! She had already replaced her torn and bloodstained clothing with a clean outfit, her injuries fully healed. Her appearance radiated an even colder allure.
Beside her stood several elders, each exuding a formidable presence. Clearly, they were the revered figures of the Shaking Light Sacred Land.
"Shaking Light Saintess? How dare you ambush us here!" Gu Sheng’s gaze flashed with a trace of anger. "Such a despicable and shameless act!"
"Hahaha... Despicable and shameless? Are any of you even qualified to utter such words?"
The Shaking Light Saintess laughed mockingly. "Not only did you humiliate me, but you dared to steal my belongings! Today, you will pay a heavy price for your insolence!"
With that, her figure moved, launching an attack aimed at Gu Sheng! At the same time, the other elders joined the assault against Wu Tianxiong and the rest. Suddenly, the scene descended into utter chaos and ferocity! A heart-stopping battle erupted in the air between the two sides!
Gu Sheng activated the Gale Nine Swords, engaging in fierce combat with the Shaking Light Saintess. Sword lights danced and Sword Qi surged, tearing through the void in all directions! The Shaking Light Saintess retaliated by performing her White Lotus Petal Scatter technique, summoning delicate white lotus flowers in the air that transformed into sharp attacks, sweeping toward Gu Sheng!
Their duel was intense and inconclusive, neither gaining the upper hand! Meanwhile, the other four clashed fiercely with the elders from Shaking Light Sacred Land, each showcasing their Divine Skills!
As the battle dragged on, Gu Sheng and his companions began to feel the strain.
After all, they had previously endured a brutal fight, depleting a significant portion of their True Qi and stamina. Facing so many formidable opponents now, it was only natural that exhaustion crept in. Especially Gu Sheng—fending off the Shaking Light Saintess’s relentless attacks while remaining vigilant against ambushes from the elders placed him under immense pressure.
"This can’t go on!" Gu Sheng thought to himself anxiously. "I need to find a way to break free!" Without hesitation, he moved, deploying the Carefree Ascension Step to retreat toward the distance! Seeing him make a break for it, the other four followed suit in an attempt to break through!
When the Shaking Light Saintess noticed their retreat, a cold smirk spread across her face: "Trying to escape? Not so easily!"
She immediately moved to chase them, and the elders followed closely behind, launching a high-speed pursuit in the skies. A thrilling chase began!
Gu Sheng’s group was undeniably skilled, their speed enhanced by the Carefree Ascension Step, allowing them to pull ahead and temporarily widen the gap.
However, the Shaking Light Saintess and her companions were no ordinary figures—they activated their techniques to accelerate, steadily closing the distance. As Gu Sheng watched them draw closer, a resolute glint flashed in his eyes.
Taking a deep breath, he suddenly turned, wielding his Jade Maiden Sword and slashing backward. A brilliant arc of Sword Qi tore through the sky toward the pursuing forces!
"Boom!"
A thunderous explosion echoed—the Sword Qi instantly bisected one of the pursuers, blood spraying through the air amidst anguished screams! The others halted in terror, unwilling to continue the chase!
Seizing the moment, Gu Sheng and the others pushed forward and successfully fled the scene, leaving behind a blood-soaked aftermath and eerie cries of despair.
The edge-of-your-seat confrontation had finally ended. Though Gu Sheng’s group managed to escape, it had cost them dearly.
They now found themselves far from the entrance of the Ancient Mine, hiding within a dense forest.
The five exchanged glances, their faces lighting up with smiles of relief. "Hahaha... We made it out!" Xing Lie laughed heartily. "That was far too dangerous!"
"Indeed! We were almost caught by those bastards!" Wu Tianxiong added, still trembling with fear. "Thank goodness Brother Gu reacted swiftly and struck down that pursuer!"
Night loomed overhead, the starry sky dazzling and vast. Around a roaring campfire, Gu Sheng’s group celebrated their victory, their faces glowing with joy tempered by unease for the trials ahead.
"Hmph! That bunch led by the Shaking Light Saintess—they’re utterly vile!" Kou Hai gritted his teeth, the scar on his face illuminated by the flickering firelight, making him appear even more menacing. "Ambushing us halfway—what kind of lowly tricks won’t they stoop to?"
Ying Tianxing echoed his indignation: "Exactly! They had the upper hand this time, but next time, we’ll make them pay!"
Gu Sheng smiled faintly, his expression nonetheless layered with caution: "It was pure luck we managed to break out today. The strength of the Shaking Light Saintess and her group cannot be underestimated; we must be more vigilant moving forward."
Xing Lie leaned back confidently, smirking as he declared: "Hah! That Shaking Light Saintess may be stunning, but she’s vicious to the core! If I grow strong enough someday, I’ll capture her and make her my bride! Let her see who’s truly powerful!"
His bold statement elicited roaring laughter from the group, lightening the tense atmosphere. But Gu Sheng knew deep down that while Xing Lie’s bravado was amusing, besting the Shaking Light Saintess would require far more than a boast—it would demand unprecedented strength.