Chapter 257 Meeting an Old Friend in a Foreign Land

"Zizzizi..."

Beside Gu Sheng, lotus seed vines were slowly squirming, and their target was a dragon-bone golden snake.

The golden snake, wrapped in vines, turned into bones at a speed visible to the naked eye, which was horrifying.

Gu Sheng was frightened and hurriedly activated the Vajra Demon Clock, but strangely, the bell had no response this time.

He tried to use the Demon-Suppressing Golden Scroll, but his body was bound by vines and he could not move at all.

Just when Gu Sheng was about to despair, a sudden change occurred.

The vines that were dragging him forward actually prostrated themselves on the ground as they passed by the lotus leaves, as if they had met their king.

Immediately afterwards, the golden light of the Vajra Demon-Suppressing Bell flourished, and swastika characters flowed out one by one, exuding endless vitality.

These vitalities poured into the big bell continuously, gradually transforming it into a golden seed.

What's even more amazing is that the vine that bound Gu Sheng gradually turned into cyan vitality, which was quickly absorbed by the golden seeds.

As the vitality of the vine was sucked dry, the golden seeds became more and more dazzling, and finally cracked open, and a green lotus seedling grew out of it, full of vitality.

"Boom, boom, boom..."

The rumbling bells echoed in the valley, making this mysterious and strange scene even more heart-stopping.

Gu Sheng was sweating profusely. He didn't come back to his senses until the vines that bound him disappeared and the fallen lotus leaves stood upright again.

He was surprised to find that the Vajra Demon Clock had returned to its original state, as if nothing had ever happened.

Gu Sheng's heart was filled with joy.

He understood that this Vajra Demon-Suppressing Bell was originally a seed of the Chaos Green Lotus. Now it received a ray of chaotic vitality in the Green Lotus Valley, and was finally activated, giving birth to a green lotus seedling.

This is undoubtedly a great adventure for him on the road of spiritual practice, and it also adds infinite possibilities to his future path.

Gu Sheng couldn't wait to open the martial arts panel and found an additional option:

Demonic Soul: Chaos Qinglian.

"Is this the legendary demon soul?"

Later generations of Gu Sheng read a lot of fantasy novels and knew that there are demon souls in many fantasy worlds. Only those geniuses with super powerful talents can activate demon souls.

I didn’t expect that I also have a demon soul!

"It seems that the qualifications are not very bad!" Gu Sheng murmured.

After returning from Qinglian Valley, Gu Sheng's heart was filled with mystery and joy. He held the Vajra Demon-Conquering Bell in his hand, feeling the chaotic vitality contained in it, and was full of expectations for the future.

The peaceful days did not last long.

One day, Prince Yun Tingyu came to visit personally and sincerely invited Gu Sheng to the palace for a chat.

Gu Sheng's heart moved, and he thought secretly: "His Royal Highness, he must have something up his sleeve."

Yun Tingyu smiled broadly, but he couldn't hide the deep meaning in his eyes.

He got straight to the point: "Brother Gu, you have become famous in the Shengdan Sect, and I admire you very much. I wonder if you would be willing to help me?"

Gu Sheng nodded slightly and said: "His Royal Highness, you are serious. I am just lucky. If you can find a place for me, just speak up."

A hint of joy flashed in Yun Tingyu's eyes, but he changed the subject and said, "Brother Gu, do you know that Princess Zishuang is not as innocent as she appears? She has deep intentions and ruthless methods, so you must be careful."

Gu Sheng's heart moved, but he didn't show his expression.

He smiled and said: "His Royal Highness, you are worrying too much. I have no close relationship with Your Highness, the Princess. As long as you abide by your duties, it won't be a big deal."

When Yun Tingyu heard this, a trace of disappointment flashed in his eyes, but he said unwillingly:

"Brother Gu, if you can stand by my side, how about you and I co-ruling the world of Daliang Kingdom in the future?"

Gu Sheng sneered in his heart and said to himself: "His Royal Highness is really ambitious and wants to win me over for his use."

His face remained calm as he said: "His Royal Highness, you have spoken seriously. I am just a cultivator and have no intention of fighting in the court. I only wish to succeed in my cultivation and protect the peace of the Liang Kingdom."

Seeing Gu Sheng's firm attitude, Yun Tingyu said no more. Although he felt unwilling to do so, he knew he couldn't force it.

The two chatted for a few more words and then dispersed.

Not long after returning to Shengdan Sect, Gu Sheng received another invitation from Princess Zishuang.

He was confused in his heart, wondering what else the princess had to discuss.

Arriving at the palace, Princess Zishuang had been waiting for a long time.

When she saw Gu Sheng, a complicated look flashed in her eyes.

She got straight to the point: "Gu Sheng, Da Liang is about to send troops to deal with Da Chu's war of aggression. I would like to ask you to go with the army."

When Gu Sheng heard this, his heart moved.

He knew that this was his chance to serve the country and a good time to test his strength.

Considering that the demon soul was recently activated, Gu Sheng gained a little more confidence. He nodded without hesitation and said: "Your Highness, I would like to accompany the army on the expedition and do my best for the Liang Kingdom."

A hint of appreciation flashed in Princess Zishuang's eyes, and she said: "Okay, you have indeed lived up to my expectations of you. This trip is dangerous, so you must be careful."

Gu Sheng was grateful in his heart and said: "Thank you for your concern, Princess. I will do my best to fulfill my mission."

The two discussed some more details and then dispersed.

Gu Sheng's heart was full of expectations and excitement. He knew that he was about to embark on a journey full of challenges and opportunities.

There are still a few days before the national war. In these days, Gu Sheng did not practice in the Shengdan Sect, but went to the World of Warcraft Forest.

Generally, only strong men in the Marrow Refining Realm dare to enter this kind of forest.

As a warrior at the peak of the Golden Bone Realm, Gu Sheng is confident that he has the strength to enter such a place.

Gu Sheng stepped into the World of Warcraft Forest alone, and the scene in front of him was like a dream.

The towering ancient trees cover the sky and the sun, and their branches and leaves are lush, as if they want to swallow up the whole world.

The sunlight shines through the gaps between the leaves, forming dappled light and shadow, giving people a mysterious feeling.

“This place is indeed extraordinary, the aura of monsters and beasts is so strong.

Gu Sheng whispered, his eyes like torches scanning the surrounding trees.

"Boom!"

At this moment, a tiger roar sounded, causing the leaves to fall.

Gu Sheng looked up and saw a phantom saber-toothed tiger at the peak of the Golden Bone Realm leaping out of the dense forest, with a sharp light shining in its eyes.

"What a tiger!"

Gu Sheng praised in admiration, and at the same time, the ivy demon soul between his eyebrows trembled slightly, showing his strong interest.

"Ouch~"

The phantom saber-tooth tiger roared and lunged towards Gu Sheng.

Gu Sheng did not retreat but advanced, the blood-thirsty battle ax in his hand flashed with golden light, and he faced off against the tiger.

"Bang!"

With a loud noise, the ax and claw collided together, causing a wave of air.

Gu Sheng felt a huge force coming from him, and he involuntarily stepped back.

"This beast is so powerful!"

Gu Sheng was secretly frightened, and at the same time he adjusted his breathing and prepared to attack again.

However, the phantom saber-tooth tiger cunningly turned into a phantom, passing by Gu Sheng and heading straight into the depths of the forest.

When Gu Sheng saw this, he felt anxious and was about to catch up when he suddenly felt a strange energy pouring out of his body.

"Master, I'll hold it back, come quickly!"

The voice of Ivy Demon Soul sounded in Gu Sheng's mind.

Gu Sheng was stunned for a moment and then understood.

Without any time to think, he quickly activated the demon soul, and saw the ivy turned into a green light, instantly catching up with the phantom saber-toothed tiger and getting into its belly.

"Ouch~"

The phantom saber-toothed tiger was in pain, let out a thunderous roar, and shook its body wildly, trying to throw the Ivy Demon Soul away.

However, the ivy demon soul tightly wrapped around it like a gangrene attached to the bone, constantly eating its internal organs.

When Gu Sheng saw this, he was overjoyed and took the opportunity to chase after him.

He held the Bloodthirsty Battle Ax tightly and used the Twelve Diamond Axes with all his strength, striking the phantom saber-toothed tiger's back with one strike.

"Bang!"

There was another loud noise, and the phantom saber-tooth tiger's huge body was knocked to the ground by Gu Sheng's axe.

Just when Gu Sheng thought victory was in sight, the phantom saber-tooth tiger suddenly turned into a phantom and escaped from Gu Sheng's axe.

"This...how is this possible!"

Gu Sheng stared dumbfoundedly at the direction in which the phantom saber-toothed tiger was escaping, feeling filled with reluctance.

At this moment, a childish girl's voice sounded, it was the voice of Ivy Demon Soul:

"Master, don't panic, I have eaten all its internal organs and it is at the end of its crossbow. You only need to give it one more blow to kill it."

When Gu Sheng heard this, he felt happy, quickly adjusted his state, and chased the phantom saber-toothed tiger again.

After a fierce battle, Gu Sheng finally found the flaw in the phantom saber-toothed tiger and chopped off its head with an axe.

"Finally got rid of this beast!"

Gu Sheng let out a long breath, with a tired yet satisfied smile on his face.

The Ivy Demon Soul flew out from the body of the phantom saber-toothed tiger and began to eat its body crazily.

After half a day, the entire phantom saber-toothed tiger was devoured by it.

After eating, the ivy demon soul became extremely active. It flew to Gu Sheng and said:

"Master, I feel like I'm about to complete my first mutation.

I only need to swallow ten more monsters at the Golden Bone Realm level, and I will be able to transform into a more powerful force. "

When Gu Sheng heard this, he was very excited.

After a conversation with the Ivy Demon Soul, Gu Sheng knew that the Ivy Demon Soul had great potential, and once it completed its mutation, it would definitely bring greater help to him.

"Okay! I'm going to look for more monsters right now!"

As Gu Sheng said, he took steps towards the depths of the forest.

In the following days, Gu Sheng searched for monsters everywhere, constantly devouring their essence, blood and energy.

He encountered various monsters such as silver foxes, black rabbits, and flying monkeys, and he gained a lot from every battle.

As time goes by, Gu Sheng's strength continues to improve.

He could clearly feel the growth of power in his body and the transformation of the Ivy Demon Soul.

In the Chiyun Continent, the storm is surging.

The war between Da Chu and Da Liang is like a sharp sword hanging in the hearts of everyone, which may fall at any time.

In this tense atmosphere, major families and sects began preparations for the national war.

The Wu family and the Zhou family, the two power giants in the no-man's land, had already decided to support the Qi State and jointly resist the Chu State's invasion.

The Crazy Blade Sect followed closely behind, showing a firm stance.

The so-called no man's land is an area without government. Each family cultivates warriors to protect themselves and pass them on from generation to generation.

Liang and Qi, as staunch allies, also decided to jointly send troops to combat Chu's invasion.

The two countries joining forces will inevitably make Chu pay a heavy price.

The venue for the swearing-in ceremony was located at the border between Liang and Chu.

Here, the soldiers of Liang and Qi gathered together with great momentum.

Emperor Jiang Yuanlong of Qi and Emperor Yunwu of Chu also attended in person to witness this grand event.

Above the venue, flags were flying and war drums were beating to the sky.

Soldiers from all countries are in high spirits and high in fighting spirit.

They know that this battle is related to the country's honor and future, and there is no room for sloppiness.

Jiang Yuanlong stood on the high platform, his eyes like torches, scanning the soldiers below. His voice was loud and powerful, echoing in the venue:

"Today, we gather here to discuss national affairs. The Chu State is unkind and has repeatedly invaded our borders.

This national war is an opportunity for our country to be proud. I want you to work together to face the national crisis and let the Chu State know that our Qi State is not easy to mess with!"

Emperor Yunwu also said heroically:

"Brother Jiang, you and my two countries are allies. In this national war, our Chu State will fully support Qi State. Let us join hands and create brilliance together!"

The bold words of the two emperors aroused the blood of everyone present.

They shouted slogans and vowed to fight for the country and for honor.

At this exciting moment, the disciples of Shengdan Sect also rushed to the venue. Gu Sheng, Lin Miaomiao, Huang Miaoyin, Chu Haoran, Mo Buwen and others are all outstanding people in the sect. They are all out in force for this national war.

Gu Sheng, dressed in green, with sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes, has an outstanding temperament.

He stood in the crowd, his eyes were as sharp as a knife, as if he could see through all illusions.

At this time, a woman in purple came slowly.

She has a beautiful face and noble temperament. She is the Princess Zishuang of the country.

"Gu Sheng, do you know your mission in this national war?" Princess Zishuang's voice was cold and firm.

Gu Sheng nodded slightly and said, "Princess, don't worry. I know my limits. In this national war, I will do my best to protect our territory."

Princess Zishuang looked at Gu Sheng, with a trace of worry in her eyes: "The Chu State is powerful, and this national war may be a fierce battle. Do you have confidence?"

Gu Sheng smiled slightly and said, "Princess, don't worry. My disciples of Shengdan Sect are all successful in cultivation. In this national war, we will definitely shine."

The words were big, but Gu Sheng didn't say it all.

Princess Zishuang heard the words, and a trace of determination flashed in her eyes.

She knew that with Gu Sheng and others around, it would not be easy for Chu to win easily.

At this time, at the venue, Linghu Qingwan and other beautiful disciples from various sects also showed their heroic demeanor.

They either stood with swords or drew bows and arrows, and every movement was full of power and beauty.

There were many proud sons of heaven in the crowd, especially Lin Tianhao from Haoyang Sect, who was dressed in white clothes that were better than snow and had an extraordinary temperament.

He stood in the crowd, like a bright sun, attracting many eyes.

Gu Sheng looked at Lin Tianhao, a smile flashed in his eyes. He knew that Lin Tianhao was his good friend and also his competitor. In this national war, they will fight side by side and write a legend together.

With the end of the oath-taking ceremony, the prelude of the national war slowly opened.

Every corner of the Chiyun Continent was full of tension and expectation.

The venue of the oath-taking ceremony was full of people and drums.

Gu Sheng's eyes were sharp, and in the bustling crowd, his sight caught a familiar figure-Gu Xiaojiang.

Gu Xiaojiang, the fellow villager from Canghe County, was standing in the crowd at this moment, with excitement flashing in his eyes.