Chapter 739: Chapter 393 Egg Against Stone_2 She focused intently on observing the movements around her, ready to respond to any potential crisis. As the "cauldron" absorbed more and more Mystic Yellow Qi, Gu Sheng felt an unprecedented pressure. His face turned pale, and beads of sweat the size of beans appeared on his forehead. This also made him feel that his power was continuously increasing. "Haha... good, good, good. If this continues, won’t I be able to absorb all the Mystic Yellow Qi? If so, wouldn’t that be a blessing in disguise for me?" Gu Sheng was filled with glee. But in Ji Ziyue’s view, this was not a good thing. What realm one is in dictates what one should do. But now Gu Sheng was at most in the Dao Palace Realm, which was worlds apart from the Mystic Yellow Qi. Even an unparalleled Sacred Body couldn’t withstand such fierce power. "How is it? Can you handle the top?" Ji Ziyue asked tentatively from the side. "It’s okay." Gu Sheng replied, then attempted to use the absorbed Mystic Yellow Qi to resist the power of the Mystic Yellow Qi. "Crack!" At that moment, a slight tremor came from within the "cauldron." Gu Sheng felt a surge of joy, sensing that this was a sign the "cauldron" was nearing saturation. If they could successfully absorb this power, they might be able to get out of the predicament. However, the pressure of the Mystic Yellow Qi suddenly increased, and cracks began to appear on the surface of the "cauldron." Gu Sheng’s expression changed, knowing that if the "cauldron" shattered, they would be in an even more dangerous situation. "Gu Sheng, stop now!" Ji Ziyue screamed. "No!" Gu Sheng gritted his teeth, knowing this was the last chance and he couldn’t give up. He then intensified the output of True Qi. "Crack-crack!" With a burst, Gu Sheng’s "cauldron" instantly shattered, turning into countless fragments mixed with the Mystic Yellow Qi. "Ah..." Gu Sheng cried out in pain. In an instant, the green copper piece in Gu Sheng’s sea of bitterness appeared, gathering the shattered "cauldron." For the "cauldron," containing was its fundamental function. But now broken like this, it naturally lost its purpose. When Ji Ziyue looked at Gu Sheng, she found he already had blood at the corners of his mouth and looked exhausted. "Swoosh!" A light flashed. The green copper piece, after collecting the "cauldron" fragments, actually broke a hole in the air wall. "Look!" Seeing this, Ji Ziyue shouted. Gu Sheng saw that light as if he saw a glimmer of hope for life. "Hurry! Rush out!" Subsequently, Gu Sheng and Ji Ziyue tightly held each other’s hands, rushing towards that crack at full speed. They knew this was their only chance to escape the bind of the Mystic Yellow Qi. As they approached the crack, the green copper piece also grew larger in their vision. Its surface shimmered with an ancient and mysterious luster, seemingly filled with boundless power. Gu Sheng’s heart stirred, feeling that the green copper piece seemed to resonate with some power within him. The power of the Great Emperor’s heart? The thought flashed through Gu Sheng’s mind, then he shouted, "Give me strength!" "Swish!" With that, Gu Sheng, using the green copper piece’s support, rushed towards the crack. In that instant, his body seemed to transform into a bolt of lightning, instantly passing through the crack and reaching the outside. Ji Ziyue followed closely, feeling both excited and tense. Soon, the strong sense of oppression gradually weakened and eventually disappeared entirely. Gu Sheng and Ji Ziyue steadied themselves slightly and turned to look. They saw the Mystic Yellow Qi field gradually sinking to the lake bottom. Seeing this, they couldn’t help but sigh in relief. "Hey, if we hadn’t escaped just now, what would have happened?" Gu Sheng turned his head to ask Ji Ziyue. Ji Ziyue remained silent for a long time, seemingly imagining the scenario of not escaping. "We might become like the bones inside the Bronze Immortal Palace, discovered by future generations." Ji Ziyue’s tone carried a touch of sadness, extremely somber. While Ji Ziyue was lost in thought, Gu Sheng suddenly burst into laughter. "Haha... then would those future generations think, how unfortunate this little couple died here?" Gu Sheng grinned wickedly. "Shut up! What are you saying? Who’s a couple with you!" Ji Ziyue glared at Gu Sheng, aware of their unfavorable situation. Moreover, Gu Sheng’s joke left her slightly displeased. The dignified Ji family, how could they ally with a young brat from the Human Clan? "Huff..." Thinking of this, Ji Ziyue took a deep breath, trying to calm her emotions before speaking again. "Gu Sheng, could you help unlock my restraints first?" Ji Ziyue’s voice carried a hint of pleading. Gu Sheng turned his head, looking at Ji Ziyue’s bound state, a hint of complexity flashed in his eyes. He knew Ji Ziyue’s capabilities were formidable, and if freed from the restraints, she might counterattack immediately. But seeing her helpless eyes, Gu Sheng felt a pang of sympathy. "No." Gu Sheng shook his head, "I just escaped with my life, I don’t want you to turn on me." Ji Ziyue raised an eyebrow, not expecting Gu Sheng’s straightforward refusal. She knew Gu Sheng was cunning and wouldn’t easily trust others, but she decided to try once more. "Don’t you trust me? We’ve been through so much together, don’t you have even that little trust?" Ji Ziyue’s voice carried a slight sense of grievance. She thought playing the emotional card might free her in front of Gu Sheng. "Hehe..." Gu Sheng chuckled, knowing his words were harsh but was unwilling to relent. He approached Ji Ziyue, speaking with a teasing tone, "Trust? At a time like this, trust is cheap. Who knows if you won’t strike a fatal blow once unbound?" Ji Ziyue bit her lip, appearing somewhat speechless. She took a deep breath, then said, "Fine, I won’t insist, but at least, can you give me some water? I’m dying of thirst." Gu Sheng glanced at Ji Ziyue, pointed his chin towards the lake water. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢 "There’s such a big lake, drink up as you please, why ask me for water." Gu Sheng reclined under an ancient tree, looking at ease. "What did you say? You want me to drink that lake water? Are you crazy?" Ji Ziyue nearly roared. "Otherwise? It’s lucky enough to find a water source, what’s with being picky?" Gu Sheng turned over, faced away from Ji Ziyue, and said no more. Watching Gu Sheng’s back, Ji Ziyue was at a loss. Fighting, she couldn’t win. Running, she couldn’t escape. She could only sit quietly accompanying him. Unconsciously, Gu Sheng had already enjoyed a comfortable sleep. Upon waking, he saw Ji Ziyue also sleeping soundly, so he didn’t disturb her. Gu Sheng steadied himself slightly, stretched, trying to circulate the Divine Power within. As his "cauldron" had shattered earlier, mixed with some Mystic Yellow Qi, he planned to recast it. Thinking of this, Gu Sheng sat cross-legged, began to circulate True Qi. Gu Sheng’s consciousness immersed in his sea of bitterness, a chaotic place full of endless possibilities. He could feel the shattered fragments of the "cauldron," scattered in every corner of the sea of bitterness, as if waiting for his summons. Gu Sheng closed his eyes, began mobilizing True Qi within, slowly guiding them to the depths of the sea of bitterness. At that moment, the True Qi was like a warm spring breeze, brushing over the sea of bitterness, awakening the dormant power. Gu Sheng knew this forging process was crucial, not just to repair the "cauldron," but also to transcend himself, reaching a new realm. Under his guidance, the Mystic Yellow Qi in his sea of bitterness began to gradually gather. They circled around Gu Sheng’s True Qi like summoned spirits. Mystic Yellow Qi is one of the purest energies in the world, capable of having the potential for the "cauldron" to be reshaped. Meanwhile, the green copper piece in Gu Sheng’s sea of bitterness also sensed it. True Qi circulated, and the green copper piece gradually lit up. Strands of green aura blended into the Mystic Yellow Qi. In Gu Sheng’s sea of bitterness, the Mystic Yellow Qi and the green copper aura intertwined, forming a new, peculiar energy. This energy, under Gu Sheng’s guidance, slowly gathered towards the fragments of the "cauldron."