Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension Chapter 1372: 739: The Gamble, March's Divine Skills Revealed

The moment the Kunyuan Immortal Fruit was revealed, the temperature within the Five Elders Palace seemed to spike with collective fervor.

The younger Divinity Transformation cultivators stared at the Immortal Fruits with unbridled longing, their eyes burning with a desire to consume them instantly.

The implications of a Divinity Transformation True Monarch gaining an extra thousand years of life were profound. Such a longevity boost meant their probability of ascending to the Returning to Void Realm would be vastly superior to their peers.

Indeed, it was a common saying that a single Kunyuan Immortal Fruit often paved the way for the birth of a Half-Immortal of the Void!

The Huang Family of Five Emperor Mountain hosted the Kunyuan Meeting out of a calculated necessity rather than pure generosity.

Had the Huang Family refused to "share the providence," they would have undoubtedly incited "public outrage."

One must remember that defying the collective will of the masses is a dangerous path that leads to the ruin and total erasure of a clan!

Consequently, the Kunyuan Meeting was a required tradition, where an invitation served as a prestigious "entry ticket."

Only those rising powers possessing immense strength and "collective recognition" from the ancient, established lineages—such as the Divine Artisan Zhao Clan—could hope to secure such a ticket.

To those already at the Returning to Void Realm, while a life-extending fruit was valuable, it wasn't a desperate treasure they would scramble for.

Senior Returning to Void experts like the Marquis of Wind and Di Wuque had already experienced the benefits of the Kunyuan Immortal Fruit thousands of years prior.

The life-prolonging properties of such Spirit Fruits are effective only upon the first consumption; any subsequent intake yields no further benefit to one's lifespan.

Zhao Sheng reached out to take the Five-Colored Spirit Fruit. He noted its translucent skin and jade-like flesh, which pulsed with five-colored spirit light that darted around internally like shimmering fish.

Curiously, the fruit appeared to have no physical core, containing only a concentrated halo of vibrant light deep within its center.

Just as Zhao Sheng claimed his Kunyuan Immortal Fruit, Di Wuque glanced toward Master Huang Shi before turning to Zhao Sheng with a thin, mocking smile: “Zhao Kid, do you have the courage to duel me?”

“Why would I decline? I assume the stakes for this duel are these Kunyuan Immortal Fruits?” Zhao Sheng countered with a cold smirk, instantly seeing through the provocation.

He cast a pointed look toward Master Huang Shi as he spoke.

“Haha, Fellow Daoist Zhao, your wit is sharp indeed. I shall be blunt then. Let us wager the Kunyuan Fruits we currently hold. However, this hall is far too small for us to fully unleash our power. Why don't we let our subordinates compete instead? It would certainly bring some lively entertainment to this grand gathering!” Di Wuque’s eyes flickered as he laid out his scheme without hesitation.

Zhao Sheng was momentarily stunned by the proposal. It was unexpected, yet upon reflection, it made perfect sense.

The opposition had clearly orchestrated this trap before the meeting even began; the moment he spoke, the snare was set.

In fact, this likely wasn't just the Diwu Clan's doing, but a "tacit understanding" among all the old-guard powers to suppress the rising "newcomers."

Zhao Sheng looked up, scanning the gathered Half-Immortals of the Void. They all wore masks of warm expectation, waiting for his response.

He fell into silent contemplation, his eyes eventually drifting to Zhao San Yue and Zhao Qingfeng seated on the lower platforms.

Zhao San Yue remained composed and radiated confidence, whereas Zhao Qingfeng appeared grave, offering a slow, deliberate nod of acknowledgment.

Di Wuque’s eyes gleamed as he raised his voice, taunting: “Why the long silence? Did you lose your nerve?”

“Haha! I simply find it lopsided. Why don't you and I settle this? The juniors have shallow Cultivation, and their battles can easily spiral out of control. If someone is killed or maimed, it would be difficult to settle the matter amicably.” Zhao Sheng laughed, beginning to roll up his sleeves as if preparing for immediate combat.

At that moment, Master Huang Shi let out a boisterous laugh and joked: “No, no!.. The Five Elders Palace cannot endure the chaos of you two fighting. I have a suggestion. Let the participating juniors suppress their Cultivation to the exact same realm to ensure fairness. What do you both think?”

Di Wuque agreed instantly: “That is simple enough! I accept. Zhao Kid, what say you?”

As the question hung in the air, a steady voice transmitted directly into Zhao Sheng’s ear: “Ancestor, please allow me to represent us. This victory is certain!”

Zhao Sheng’s expression shifted slightly as he looked toward Zhao San Yue, who gave him a resolute nod.

With that assurance, he stopped hesitating and nodded firmly: “Very well!”

“Excellent, how decisive!” Di Wuque laughed and clapped, though a murderous glint sparked in his eyes.

“Xuan Ye, go and test the skills of the Zhao Clan’s experts. Remember to show restraint; do not take any lives!”

Following those words, a massive, black-armored warrior with a complexion like a red date rose from a lotus seat below.

“Ancestor, do not worry! I shall be merciful!” Diwu Xuanye replied, his face a mask of indifference.

Seeing this man stand, Zhao Qingfeng felt his heart sink and his eyes twitch. An instinctive dread washed over him.

As they say: a man’s reputation is like the shadow of a great tree!

There was no one in the Ten Thousand Peak Spirit Domain who didn't know the name Diwu Xuanye.

Even a millennium ago, his fame was widespread. He had survived countless bloody conflicts throughout his life without suffering a single defeat.

Once he attained Divinity Transformation, he became an unstoppable force!

For nearly a thousand years, Diwu Xuanye had reigned supreme, crushing every opponent below the Returning to Void Realm. He was hailed as the “strongest below Returning to Void.”

Currently, Diwu Xuanye has remained at the Perfect Divinity Transformation Realm for many years. His Cultivation and Divine Skills have reached the pinnacle of perfection. He only lacks a single moment of enlightenment to face the treacherous Returning to Void Thunder Tribulation.

Zhao Qingfeng’s mind whirled, immediately realizing why Diwu Xuanye was so eager to fight—it was clearly for that Kunyuan Immortal Fruit.