Chapter 724: Chapter 386: Devil Emperor’s Heart Enters the Sacred Body "Mm, finish hosting the Great Emperor’s Heart as soon as possible." Yan Ruyu nodded. But just as Yan Ruyu finished speaking, Gu Sheng felt a sudden, excruciating pain in his chest. At that moment, Gu Sheng was unable to speak or even move; he could only rely on his facial expressions to convey his feelings. "Young Master Gu! Young Master Gu?" Beside him, Bai Yiyi noticed Gu Sheng’s pale complexion and the sweat dripping from his forehead, and anxiously asked. Upon hearing Bai Yiyi’s words, both the leading elderly woman and Yan Ruyu noticed the change in Gu Sheng’s expression. "Young Master Gu, are you alright?" Yan Ruyu asked with some concern. The leading elderly woman stepped forward to check Gu Sheng’s condition. "Your Highness, no need to worry. Young Master Gu is merely tense. He will recover shortly." Upon hearing this, Yan Ruyu relaxed a little. But this was torment for Gu Sheng. "You old witch, if you felt pain like mine, you’d be crying and screaming for your ancestors already..." Gu Sheng cursed silently in his heart. Before he could finish cursing, the elderly woman issued an order to her companions: "Prepare to break the sea of suffering!" "Understood!" With a single command, rays of light once again struck Gu Sheng’s body. Instantly, the mana from over a dozen elderly women surged into an overwhelming torrent, crashing against the sea of suffering within Gu Sheng like tidal waves. Their faces were filled with deep concentration, as if each of them had summoned every ounce of their strength. ... However, as time passed, their brows knitted tighter and tighter. They discovered that despite their formidable mana, Gu Sheng’s sea of suffering seemed like an endless abyss. No matter how much energy they poured into it, it was as ineffective as trying to hold back the tide—it was impossible to break through his sea of suffering. The elderly women exchanged glances, seeing the shock and helplessness reflected in one another’s eyes. The leading elderly woman took a deep breath and withdrew her mana. The others saw this and followed suit, pulling back as well. "What’s wrong?" Beside them, Yan Ruyu asked with a puzzled expression. The elderly woman turned and cupped her hands, bowing deeply. "Your Highness, it seems we underestimated Young Master Gu’s sea of suffering. His body possesses the strongest Sacred Body among the Human Clan. His combat prowess is unparalleled, as if standing unmatched through eternity. However, Young Master Gu currently lacks the ability to control such immense power; instead, it has become nothing but a useless burden within him." Upon hearing this, Gu Sheng felt a mix of anger and helplessness in his heart. But he understood the elderly woman spoke the truth—it was the bottleneck he had faced in his cultivation. "Then what do we do? The Great Emperor’s Heart requires a host like him. Should we just give up?" Yan Ruyu questioned fiercely. The elderly woman replied, "No, if we are to open his sea of suffering and implant the Great Emperor’s Heart within it, we must use the Great Emperor’s Holy Weapon." Yan Ruyu took a deep breath upon hearing this. She understood that the next steps were of monumental importance. Slowly, she pulled out an ancient scroll from her robes. The scroll emanated a faint glow, as though harboring an endless reserve of power. With a gentle wave of her hand, the scroll unfurled mid-air. Suddenly, radiant beams erupted from the scroll’s mysterious symbols and inscriptions, shining brilliantly. An awe-inspiring imperial might burst forth from the scroll, causing the entire space to tremble. Feeling this power, the dozen elderly women’s expressions grew grave like never before. They knew the Great Emperor’s Holy Weapon possessed enough power to shake the heavens and earth. The elderly women began teaming up to perform spells, channeling their mana in resonance with the scroll’s energy. The beams of light grew more intense until finally converging into a pillar of light, enveloping Gu Sheng entirely. Gu Sheng felt an invisible force seemingly touch the depths of his sea of suffering, causing it to begin loosening its grip. "Curse your ancestors down to the eighteenth generation..." Still unable to speak, Gu Sheng cursed silently in his heart. At this moment, he felt his sea of suffering bubbling, almost as if it were boiling halfway—each nerve in his body wracked with nerve-shattering pain. As time went on, the elderly women’s spells reached their peak. The power within the pillar of light continued to intensify, eventually condensing into a singular point. Finally, with one intense surge of magical energy, a breakthrough was made—a crack formed within Gu Sheng’s sea of suffering. "Whoosh!" A streak of golden light shot out from the gap, illuminating the entire space. "This is... a golden sea of suffering!" The elderly women stared in astonishment at the sight before them. Even with their vast experience, they had never seen such an exceptional sea of suffering. The golden sea of suffering signified unparalleled potential and power—it was a realm cultivators dreamt of reaching. Everyone present was shaken by the sheer force of this breakthrough, knowing full well Gu Sheng’s destiny had become boundless. The elderly women exchanged knowing smiles, realizing their efforts had not been in vain. "Quickly!" Yan Ruyu urged hurriedly upon seeing this. The leading elderly woman acknowledged her, stepping forward immediately. Her eyes revealed a mix of stern resolve and hopeful anticipation. With the group united once more, they began forming sealing marks with both hands, chanting an obscure spell aloud. From within a crystalline coffin, the Great Emperor’s Heart shot forth in an instant. In that singular moment, an intense wave of energy rippled outward, causing nearby trees to sway violently and the waters of the frigid pond to churn. The elderly woman deftly guided the Great Emperor’s Heart with her mana, its movement slow and deliberate. Gradually, it floated toward Gu Sheng. At last, it hovered above his chest, seemingly waiting for the final act of fusion. Gu Sheng stared wide-eyed at everything unfolding, knowing full well he couldn’t refuse even if he wanted to. "Enter!" The elderly woman took a deep breath and firmly pressed down with both hands. "Whoosh!" The Great Emperor’s Heart seemed to find its destined home, instantly merging into Gu Sheng’s body.