Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension Chapter 1515 - 820: Heavenly Rift Valley Lizard Hunt

In the biting cold of winter, snowflakes as large as goose feathers drifted down, covering the barren land, while fierce Gang Wind howled and endless ice blanketed everything.

High above the ground, at an altitude of a thousand feet, six massive silver-white vessels arranged in the formation of the character "品" struggled forward through the immense snowy wilderness.

Right now, inside the leading enormous silver-white vessel, the uppermost chamber displayed a remarkable sight.

A detailed, scaled-down replica of the world appeared on the chamber's floor. Peaks, streams, flatlands, gorges, and the vast Barbaric Ancient Forest were all precisely shown to those present.

Standing at the heart of this tiny world, Zhao Chongnan indicated a slender grand chasm inside it and explained in detail: "This canyon is the Heavenly Rift Valley I've mentioned before. It stretches over four thousand miles and holds plentiful subterranean ore reserves, such as Mystic Iron, Wind Grinding Copper, Gen Gold, and various other Five Elements Essence. Deep within the valley lies the Three Yin Evil Acupoints. This spot serves as a scarce natural Necromancy Land in the region... Overall, the Heavenly Rift Valley proves ideal for the three families to set up their headquarters. That's precisely why I selected it."

Currently, inside the chamber, besides the Nascent Soul Ancestors from the Zhao and He families, there were also Zhao Yongxian, Master Ming Yue, Zhao Sheng, He Chong, Wei Shu, and several other Golden Core Masters.

With a serious look on his face, the He Family Ancestor moved a few steps to the map's center and gazed at the lengthy, profound terrestrial fissure, lost in thought without a word.

Approaching, Lord Zhao spoke in a lighthearted voice: "Brother He, what do you think?"

Examining the landscape around the chasm, the He Family Ancestor abruptly indicated a huge opening at the valley's southern extremity and declared gravely: "This spot fits for a city. Why not let the He Family take charge of it?"

"No rush, Brother! It's too soon for constructing a city. We ought to at least hold off until the three families unite to eliminate all nearby exiles before considering further issues," Lord Zhao replied with a grin.

Using his foot to point at a location in the chasm, Zhao Chongnan smiled and added, "The Ancestor's point is spot on. Even though the region around the Heavenly Rift Valley lacks exceptionally thick Spiritual Energy, the cultivation resources available here are plentiful and sufficient to sustain our three families for millennia. Our top priority remains securing a solid position here swiftly, lest we face scolding from those above."

Gazing at the spot Zhao had indicated, the He Family Ancestor reflected: "Isn't that where the Three Yin Evil Acupoints are? Erecting a base there... yes, that should do!"

Sharing a knowing smile, Lord Zhao and Zhao Chongnan then conferred with the He Family Ancestor on the assorted specifics of base construction.

The Three Extremes Zhao Family gains fame across the realm for excelling in Beast Taming, Corpse Refining, and Sword Control, where Corpse Refining stands as the paramount skill among the three.

Legends claim that the Zhao Family's Corpse Refining technique delves into profound secrets, passed down from the Corpse Resurrection Immortal of the Spirit-controlling Immortal Sect.

However, from Zhao Sheng's perspective, the Zhao Family's approach to Corpse Refining comes across as quite basic, only scratching the surface.

Still, for the He and Wei Families, even this basic grasp stirs deep jealousy within them.

Positioned at the rear of the Golden Core group, Zhao Yongxian sent a private Divine Sense message to Zhao Sheng: "Brother Shaoling, when we arrive, please assist your elder brother. The family has transported both the clan-protecting Great Array and the Hidden Killing Mysterious Array. This formation ranks at the Fourth level, and I can't possibly deploy it alone, so, Brother, your help is essential."

Zhao Sheng's gaze shifted as he responded via Divine Sense: "Brother Xian, don't worry. As a Guest Elder, it's my responsibility, of course."

"Haha, I knew you'd be thoughtful, Brother! After the Great Array is deployed, I'll surely inform the Ancestor. The Zhao Family won't shortchange you,"

Zhao Yongxian understood full well that this family Guest Elder possessed an exceptional heritage, undoubtedly a senior cultivator who had taken over a new body, so he treated him with utmost courtesy and avoided any neglect.

Moments later, a voice abruptly cut into their conversation.

"Yongxian, come here."

Hearing the Ancestor's summons, Zhao Yongxian hurried over without hesitation, weaving through the assembly to join the two Ancestors.

Zhao Chongnan directed multiple beams of spirit light at the Projection Pearl hovering in the air.

Brilliant light emanated from the Projection Pearl, projecting wide swaths of illumination. The view within the chamber transformed dramatically.

The Heavenly Rift Valley enlarged repeatedly, delving progressively into its depths, exposing rough-hewn cliffs on both flanks, growing darker the lower it went, with eerie winds whistling nearby. Many sizable nests clung to the cliffs along the sides.

Enormous winged lizards glided and roamed freely in the chasm's depths, from time to time diving into the shadows below to seize hefty black serpents spanning seven or eight yards, then brutally slamming them against the rock faces to kill them.

Glancing toward Zhao Yongxian, Zhao Chongnan went on: "See here, these Flying Giant Lizards represent our primary threat at present. They rule over this Heavenly Rift Valley, with mature ones typically wielding strength beyond the Second Order. Certain lizard chieftains boast combat prowess reaching the Golden Core Level. As for any Nascent Soul level Demon Kings, the reports don't confirm it, but we believe it's possible. Yongxian, your role carries great weight, and you must prepare accordingly... "

As the group's focus fixed on the dominant creatures of the Heavenly Rift Valley, Zhao Sheng sensed a stir in his mind, detecting an intense stare directed his way.

He didn't need to turn to identify the source of that stare.

Master Ming Yue, adorned with heavy cosmetics and sporting skin soft and pale like an infant's, donned a rosy Daoist robe. Her eyes, blooming like peach blossoms, brimmed with warmth, fixating unyieldingly on Zhao Sheng's striking features.

Who would guess that this Golden Core Master, exuding an ambiguous charm, had once been a vigorous, hearty man?

Feeling discomfort, Zhao Sheng furrowed his brow faintly, his Divine Sense abruptly forming an unseen slender needle that struck like a bolt toward Master Ming Yue’s brow.

Master Ming Yue let out a sudden pained moan, crimson blood trickling from between her eyebrows, streaming over her nose and swiftly smearing her cosmetics.

Shocked by the abrupt occurrence, the rest of the group whipped their attention toward her.