[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-longevity-martial-arts-grinding-experience-in-th":3,"chapter-longevity-martial-arts-grinding-experience-in-th-longevity-martial-arts-grinding-experience-in-th-chapter-1261":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Longevity Martial Arts: Grinding Experience in the Chaotic World",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},790047,1042,"Chapter 1261 - 654: Rotating Vortex (Part 2)","longevity-martial-arts-grinding-experience-in-th-chapter-1261",1261,"\u003Cp>Her slender fingers unconsciously twisted the hem of her clothes, revealing her inner turmoil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Holy Master level aura has appeared at the bottom of the river.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragon Palace stood with his hands behind his back, his tone heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not just one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Holy Daughter’s delicate body trembled slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If that’s really the case... then all those who jumped in...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One in ten thousand chance of survival.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragon Palace interrupted her directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We should go now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Holy Daughter shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s wait a bit longer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dragon Palace gave her a meaningful look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait for what? For Gu Sheng’s corpse to float up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Holy Daughter didn’t answer, she just gazed deeper into the Blood River.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Gale, in the Blood River, was covered in blood, fleeing madly like a demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His originally vibrant red hair was soaked in blood, sticking to his pale face, looking extremely disheveled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gu Sheng! Damn your ancestors!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gale cursed while escaping for his life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it weren’t for chasing you, how would I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, a monster resembling a crocodile but with human hands lunged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gale hastily summoned a copper mirror, and the mirror surface burst with blinding red light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red light hit the monster, but it only shook its head, then swallowed the copper mirror whole!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gale’s face changed drastically, that copper mirror was his most prized Spiritual Artifact!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Detonate!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gale gritted his teeth and formed a seal, intending to trigger the restriction inside the copper mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, only a muffled sound came from the monster’s belly, then it fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gale’s face turned ashen, and he turned to flee, only to be blocked by another monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get out of the way!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gale roared, and twelve flying knives flew out from his sleeve, lightning crackling with blood-colored arcs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flying knives pierced into the monster, but it was like a clay ox entering the sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The monster sneered and slapped, sending Gale flying backward to crash heavily into the riverbed rocks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pff——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gale spat out a mouthful of blood, his vitality instantly waning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, Wang Xiu Jie watched coldly, a sneer on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Trash.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He no longer paid attention to Gale’s fate, instead controlling the battle array to advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By this time, they had already broken out from the circle of monsters, ahead were the most terrifying creatures and Gu Sheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wang Xiu Jie!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lv Feng suddenly shouted harshly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where exactly are you taking us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Xiu Jie didn’t even turn his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To snatch Gu Sheng’s body.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lv Feng’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you crazy? Those monsters...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to follow, then follow, if not, then get lost.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Xiu Jie’s tone was icy, a stark contrast to his previous enthusiastic demeanor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was only at this moment that Lv Feng and the others realized—they’d been used!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Xiu Jie didn’t care about their lives, he just wanted to use the battle array as cover to pursue Gu Sheng!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wang Xiu Jie! You despicable villain!\" one cultivator cursed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Using us as cannon fodder, how malicious your heart is!\" another gritted their teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Xiu Jie turned a deaf ear, merely increasing the pace of the battle array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His few trusted followers stayed close, leaving Lv Feng and the others thoroughly behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bastard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lv Feng trembled with anger, yet was helpless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the protection of the battle array, they dared not advance further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even worse, once they realized Wang Xiu Jie had broken away, the surrounding monsters closed in again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay close to Wang Xiu Jie!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lv Feng commanded through gritted teeth, as a fiery arc from her lash sent a monster flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is our only way out!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind her, the dozen or so remaining cultivators chased the distant battle array’s golden glow in disarray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone wore faces of reluctance, yet they had to admit Lv Feng’s judgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without Wang Xiu Jie’s battle array’s protection, they’d be overwhelmed by the wave of monsters instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Sister Lv, do we really...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A female cultivator’s voice trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lv Feng sharply interrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to live, then keep running!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Xiu Jie didn’t care whether they lived or died.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, that bastard’s battle array was their only hope. Even knowing what lay ahead would be a path of no return, they had to leap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, Ling Xiao hid within the Buddha Light of the Golden Alms Bowl, watching the scene in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mad... they’re all mad...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He muttered softly, his gaze sweeping over those cultivators fearlessly pursuing Gu Sheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dare to chase after the Holy Master-level monster?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Xiu Jie and his group’s frantic resistance unexpectedly created an opportunity for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the monsters’ attention was drawn away, allowing him to maintain a safe distance and tail them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as Gu safely reaches the Blood River, my mission is more than halfway complete.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Xiao sighed lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whether you can leave alive... depends on your fate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He carefully controlled the Golden Alms Bowl, trailing far behind the battle array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a commotion arose from the front, Ling Xiao squinted and looked ahead, his heart tightening instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most terrifying monsters had already caught up with Gu Sheng!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Caught him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of Wang Xiu Jie’s close aides shouted excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They saw a monster covered in red fur, resembling a giant ape, extend its sharp claws and grab the unconscious Gu Sheng in its palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The layer of black blood outside Gu Sheng’s body churned violently, yet he could not escape the monster’s grip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Xiu Jie roared, his eyes almost tearing, punching the light screen of the battle array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s my prey!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry, Senior Brother Wang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The man in black beside him said sinisterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps the monster just wants to kill him. Once Gu Sheng is torn apart, the monster will naturally discard the corpse...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Makes sense! Keep chasing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle array accelerated further, paying no heed to Lv Feng and others’ survival behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lv Feng and her team were forced into the monster horde, breaking through every time amidst their fellow cultivators’ anguished screams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One cultivator was torn apart by monsters simultaneously, splitting instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Save me! Save...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another had only shouted halfway when a monster swallowed him whole.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lv Feng’s long hair was disheveled, her clothes tattered, yet she dared not pause for even a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She heard the dying screams of the loose cultivators behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You will die too! None of you will escape!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those words stabbed into Lv Feng’s heart like a sharp knife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could she not understand this truth? But in this desperate situation, they had no choice but to rush forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Ling Xiao held his breath, staring intently at the red-haired monster that had captured Gu Sheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt a sudden inexplicable foreboding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gu...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Xiao unconsciously tightened his grip on the Golden Alms Bowl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you die, my mission...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a drastic change occurred!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beam of black light burst from Gu Sheng’s chest, it was an entirely black Spirit Stone!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surface of the Spirit Stone flowed with scarlet liquid from the same Source as the Blood River, exuding a terrifying Evil Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Xiao’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black Spirit Stone shot out, directly embedding into Gu Sheng’s forehead!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boom——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heaven and earth shook!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Sheng’s body trembled violently, countless beams of black and red erupted from within, piercing through the Blood River, shooting straight to the sky!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red-haired monster holding Gu Sheng let out a shrill scream, its giant palm disintegrating instantly upon contact with the light beams!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A more horrifying scene unfolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding monsters of Holy Master level simultaneously emitted mournful cries, their massive bodies exploding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bang bang bang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a series of explosions, the entire Blood River was turned upside down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sky-high blood waves surged up, flinging everyone and all monsters into the air!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the mountaintop, Qinghe Saintess and Dragon Palace simultaneously changed color.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Holy Daughter trembled slightly, her beautiful eyes reflecting the black and red pillars piercing through heaven and earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragon Palace’s expression was extremely serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Blood River anomaly... someone has triggered the core restriction of Ten Thousand Ghost Ridge!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Blood River, Wang Xiu Jie’s battle array was lifted high by the giant waves and fell heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle array’s light screen shook violently, almost collapsing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hold it steady!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Xiu Jie shouted sternly, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, open your Spiritual Power fully!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lv Feng and others fared worse; without the shelter of the battle array, they were swept back and forth by the waves. Many were directly smashed against the riverbed rocks, breaking bones and tearing muscles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Xiao’s Golden Alms Bowl Buddha Light was also flickering under the impact, he had to exert all his mental method to barely stabilize himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gu Sheng... who exactly are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ling Xiao gazed at the center of the light beams, muttering to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Gu Sheng, who had been wrapped in black blood all this time, suddenly opened his eyes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of eyes were those.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Left eye as black as ink, right eye scarlet as blood, with vortices swirling deep in his pupils!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Buzz——\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The black Spirit Stone floating at his forehead suddenly emerged, transforming into a frantically spinning vortex.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A terrifying suction broke out, devouring the surrounding Spiritual Energy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More frighteningly, even the Spiritual Power from the exploded monster remnants was absorbed by this vortex without mercy!\u003C\u002Fp>",1593,"2026-06-03T03:15:28.111Z","2026-06-03T03:15:31.693Z",1,"novelbin.me","8a2542329e409a5e2db8ffbb56597329ea7e4561b4d6713225b3aae0da2eab43","longevity-martial-arts-grinding-experience-in-th-chapter-1262","longevity-martial-arts-grinding-experience-in-th-chapter-1260",1332,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flongevity-martial-arts-grinding-experience-in-th-cover.jpg"]