Eternal Life: Talent Grows with Age-Chapter 114 - 103: The White Ape in Distress

The person who walked out looked a little disheveled, but his Essence, Qi, and Spirit were brimming. Judging by his face, who could it be but Lu Chang’sheng?

"Brother Gu Shan."

Lu Chang’sheng gave a hint of a smile, thinking to himself that those two kids must be connected to Gu Shan somehow.

A few days ago, while he was fighting the White Ape in the valley, he had occasionally noticed those two children, and had saved them in passing.

At the time, he figured, anyone who could show up here was probably related to Elder Gu. Now, it seemed he was right.

"You weren’t actually fighting that White Ape in the valley, were you?"

Gu Shan really couldn’t believe it.

It’s only been a little over four years since they last parted. No matter how much of a genius one is, it shouldn’t be possible to reach the level where they can battle an exotic beast like the White Ape in such a short time.

Keep in mind, even Hong Yuan would turn tail and run if he encountered that thing alone.

But Lu Chang’sheng simply nodded and said, "That’s exactly right."

These days, his Martial Arts had achieved Great Success. He’d fought the White Ape many times, had come to understand his own strength, and realized he was now no weaker than Hong Yuan. He no longer felt any need to hide it.

Gone were the days when he still had to keep his progress in cultivation under wraps.

Gu Shan was instantly dumbfounded.

His tone was brimming with shock.

Seeing Lu Chang’sheng’s clothing in tatters, his strong upper body exposed, that physique told of overwhelming power hidden beneath—Gu Shan felt nothing but envy deep down.

He had Elder Gu, an old hand at the True Qi Realm, as his senior, so he’d never lacked resources. Unfortunately, his own talent and Root Bone simply weren’t good enough. Even having eaten a Buddha Pill hadn’t let him cross into the True Qi Realm.

So he knew full well, reaching Hong Yuan’s height in such a short time was off-the-charts impressive.

As they talked, Lu Chang’sheng learned that Gu Shan had been living here all these years, so he joined him to pay respects to Elder Gu.

"I’ve just been living in Fufeng Town outside, totally didn’t expect you’d still be here, Brother Gu Shan. Otherwise, I’d have come by much sooner."

Lu Chang’sheng felt a bit guilty. These years he’d been focused on training, and wary of the White Ape in the area, so had never shown up.

"It’s not too late now," Gu Shan said with a smile.

Back at the mountaintop, when he learned Lu Chang’sheng had saved his two disciples last time, he called them over to pay their respects, and thank him.

"Thank you, Elder Lu, for saving our lives!"

The boy and girl said in unison.

Gu Shan put on a stern face and scolded them, saying: this is the last time, and if they ever pull that stunt again, he’ll send them back to the village.

The two kids hurriedly nodded in panic, promising never to do it again.

Lu Chang’sheng went to Elder Gu’s grave, paid his respects, and then returned to Fufeng Town.

The next day, he changed into fresh clothes and returned to the valley. Before long, he saw the exotic beast White Ape.

The creature seemed to have gotten used to fighting Lu Chang’sheng, and was already waiting for him.

As soon as it spotted Lu Chang’sheng, it let out a furious roar. Its agile body leapt among the rocks, soared high, and its fists, heavy like bells, hammered down with force.

The wind from its attack rushed at him, sending leaves flying wildly all around.

You could tell the strength behind those blows was extraordinary. An ordinary True Qi Realm cultivator facing that assault could only dodge or escape, but Lu Chang’sheng didn’t have to.

Nor would he.

Pile Skill was all about the coordination of inner blood, strength, and bodily fortitude. Dodging too much would never let him integrate and master it, so he bent his legs like a bow stretched tighter and tighter, and with a loud bang, the rock beneath him seemed to get slammed by something heavy. The next moment, his body shot into the sky like a cannonball.

His spear lashed out at the White Ape’s arms, echoing with a thunderous boom.

Both figures bounced backwards, but within a few breaths they charged each other again, grappling together.

The exotic beast White Ape was terrifyingly strong; even with Lu Chang’sheng’s Five Treasures True Skill cultivated to perfection, it was hard to withstand its assaults repeatedly, so he had to use finesse and technique to hold it off, letting his body recover from the last clash before finally going all-out.

"Mr. Lu is fighting the White Ape again."

On a distant hilltop, the boy and girl training felt their hearts jump, a trace of awe in their eyes.

The shockwaves from those collisions traveled for miles, showing just how terrifying the power was.

"With Chang’sheng’s talent, maybe he’ll really reach the very end, become a true Innate Martial Artist."

Gu Shan hoped eagerly in his heart.

Elder Gu spent his life Seeking Immortality, and concluded that there were two main obstacles: the Immortal Worship Formula was incomplete, and their realm wasn’t high enough.

To his mind, their final Immortal Worship Ceremony had actually counted as a success, but sadly, none among them became Innate Martial Artists.

But in Gu Shan’s heart, a question lingered.

"In ancient history, Innate Martial Artists were as common as weeds. Why is it that now, not a single one is born?"

"Is it a lack of techniques? Or some unknown twist the world never saw coming?"

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In the blink of an eye, another month passed. Lu Chang’sheng and the exotic beast White Ape had built a fierce rivalry—every day, he’d show up to the valley on time, and the White Ape would already be there waiting.

Man versus beast, as soon as they saw each other, the battle began. Day after day fighting in the forest, after a month, whether it was the White Ape or Lu Chang’sheng, their combat experience had transformed completely.

The White Ape was tremendously strong, its skin and flesh tough as armor. Even if it took a hit from Lu Chang’sheng’s spear, it was only a minor wound. As long as he didn’t strike a vital spot, the creature was fine.

After so many fights with Lu Chang’sheng, it had actually learned a few simple tactics. Together with its Copper Skin and Iron Bones, its killing power was far greater, ravaging the rocks and shrubs in the valley to utter ruin.