Martial God: Grinding from Mortal Flesh to Immortality
Chapter 272 - 171 Forum Earthquake, Invitation from Star River Factions, Gumo’s Plan!_3

Chapter 272: Chapter 171 Forum Earthquake, Invitation from Star River Factions, Gumo’s Plan!_3

"It’s just..."

Lu Sheng still had some concerns. If he went to the Star River Factions, even if he retained his affiliation, how would he face Liu Yao and Gumo?

After pondering for a while, Lu Sheng finally decided to seek Liu Yao’s advice.

Immediately, Lu Sheng contacted Liu Yao.

Quickly, Liu Yao’s figure was projected in front of Lu Sheng.

"What do you need me for?"

Liu Yao looked at Lu Sheng calmly, but there was a trace of complexity in the depths of her eyes.

Since Gumo said that Lu Sheng voluntarily attracted part of the external tribulation for her, Liu Yao had felt an inexplicable emotion.

Now, looking at Lu Sheng, she felt a bit complex.

Immediately, Lu Sheng told Liu Yao about the promise Zhang Chu had just given him.

After a brief moment of thought, Liu Yao gave Lu Sheng an answer.

"Go! Why not go?"

Liu Yao said calmly.

Lu Sheng was a bit surprised; he did not expect Liu Yao to be so decisive.

Perhaps sensing Lu Sheng’s concerns, Liu Yao explained, "The Star River Factions is the top faction of Star River University. If you can cultivate there, the benefits are immense."

"Moreover, didn’t Instructor Zhang Chu promise to retain your affiliation with the Life Factions? Since that’s the case, there’s nothing to worry about."

"Additionally, this situation has many precedents in the history of Star River University. If talents from other factions are favored by the Star River Factions, they often have this privilege, and they usually choose to enter the Star River Factions for cultivation."

"In other words, the invitation from the Star River Factions is an honor for you."

"Don’t overthink it. Many students at Star River University would envy such an opportunity."

After listening to Liu Yao’s explanation, the last traces of Lu Sheng’s concerns disappeared completely.

"I understand now. Thank you, Senior Sister!"

Lu Sheng smiled slightly.

"Yes, cultivate well!"

Liu Yao said nothing more, and after ending the communication, she took a deep breath and completely cleared all distractions from her mind, entering a meditative state.

...

Gumo’s cultivation site.

Gumo sat cross-legged between heaven and earth, with the rich power of life continuously pouring into his body, enhancing his aura bit by bit.

Moments later, Gumo slowly opened his eyes. Looking at the message on his watch, a look of surprise and joy appeared in his eyes.

"So soon, Zhang Chu has already extended an olive branch to Lu Sheng?"

"This is faster than I expected!"

Gumo smiled, his gaze reflecting satisfaction.

"I hope that kid, after joining the Star River Factions, can show the other factions just what a student from our Life Factions is like."

"This way, the ranking of our Life Factions can also improve!"

Gumo said, anticipation evident in his eyes.

At Star River University, the ranking of a faction primarily depended on the quality of its students and the number of eighth-level experts it had on the frontlines.

"Since Lu Sheng is about to join the Star River Factions, the old man’s plan... can also commence!"

As he spoke, the smile on Gumo’s face slowly faded, replaced by a profound stillness as deep as an ancient well.

Vines suddenly spread from all directions, as if they were going to envelop the entire world.

Gumo stood on one of the vines, and then the ground cracked open as a gigantic ancient tree burst forth from the depths of the earth.

If there were any students from the Life Factions here, they would realize that this ancient tree was identical to the Heaven-Reaching Tree in the Heaven-Reaching Mini World.

Gumo gently stroked the ancient tree and slowly said, "The world believes that the Heaven-Reaching Mini World within our Life Factions is full of resources, but what they don’t know is... the real Heaven-Reaching Realm lies beneath my feet!"

Gumo’s voice echoed throughout the heavens and earth.

The Heaven-Reaching Realm was the greatest trump card of the Life Factions!

This evolved after Gumo comprehended the Heaven-Reaching Vine.

This matter was unknown even to Liu Yao; only Gumo knew about it.

If any powerful enemies invaded the Life Factions, entering its territory, Gumo could use this Heaven-Reaching Realm to pull them all into this true Heaven-Reaching Realm.

Preventing weaker students of the Life Factions from being affected.

"Lu Sheng’s entry into the Star River Factions will undoubtedly attract much attention, but the main focus is still my arch-nemesis!"

Gumo stood on the Heaven-Reaching Tree, his gaze looking into the distance, eyes seemingly capable of seeing through all illusions, directly focused on the front-line battlefield.

"The Heaven-Reaching Vine has already reached the eighth level. I have surpassed two of the three tribulations required to break into the eighth level, leaving only the Life Tribulation to cross into the eighth level."

"I hope... the fish isn’t too small, don’t disappoint me!"

Gumo’s expression was profoundly deep.

Both breaking through to the seventh level and crossing into the eighth level required passing three tribulations, and the Life Tribulation among the three was perhaps the most daunting for many cultivators.

After all, the cultivation system itself had certain flaws. Rapid advancements in the early stages led to weaknesses later on, resulting in a fragile life chart.

When facing the Life Tribulation, it would naturally be extremely challenging.

However, for a Martial Artist, after passing the Life Tribulation to break through to the seventh level, the life chart is integrated, becoming one with oneself. The third Life Tribulation for Martial Artists is thus significantly easier.

Gumo had already passed the first two tribulations, and to say the least, he could surpass the Life Tribulation and step into the eighth level anytime he wished!