Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension Chapter 1571 - 849: Great Ability Reincarnated? (Part 2)

Zhao Xuan Yu wore a complex expression as he remarked in a respectful yet skeptical tone, "I am situated too far away to be entirely certain. However, the current form of this child mirrors our Ancestor’s appearance after his transformation back in the day almost perfectly.

As far as my knowledge serves, only reaching the Great Achievement Realm of the Ruyi Battle Body allows one to withstand the Returning Void Tribulation Thunder using purely physical means. No other version of 'Fatian Xiangdi' can achieve such a feat."

"Apart from the Elders in our clan, you possess the deepest understanding of Body Refinement. I trust your assessment.

Consider this: he is not even two hundred years old, yet he has mastered the Desired Size Battle Body to the Great Achievement Realm. This is far beyond what can be explained by simple innate potential. This youth clearly harbors a profound secret!

Moreover, the 'Big and Small Ruyi Immortal Skill' is a supreme inheritance of our lineage. Where could he have possibly secured it?"

As the conversation turned to this critical matter, the laziness in Zhao Changying’s demeanor vanished. His eyes gleamed with sharp insight as he spoke with solemn gravity.

Zhao Xuan Yu listened to the intensifying peals of thunder, his mind racing, "Could it be that one of our ancestors encountered him during their travels and, upon sensing his unmatched talent, opted to bestow the immortal skill upon him in secret?"

Zhao Changying immediately countered, "Impossible! This boy possesses the 'Immortal Form.' Any ancestor would have brought him directly to our Ancestral Land rather than allowing him to roam free."

Zhao Xuan Yu’s expression shifted; suddenly, his form was wreathed in blinding golden radiance as he asked coldly, "Chang Shu, what do you truly believe are this child’s origins?"

A biting chill laced his voice, carrying the faint scent of lethal intent.

"You old brute, extinguish that bloodlust! Regardless, this child is of our bloodline and requires careful handling. I have a daring theory—though I doubt even you will believe it!"

Zhao Changying finished his sentence with a chuckle, his eyes burning with peculiar fervor.

Seeing the Heavenly Tribulation nearing its end, Zhao Xuan Yu withdrew his golden aura and commanded in a low voice, "Speak plainly!"

"Hehe, I suspect this youth might be... the reincarnation of a Great Ability!"

At those words, the color drained from Zhao Xuan Yu’s face.

A sudden, crushing 威压 surged into the heavens; the surrounding void buckled under the immense pressure, fracturing inch by inch with the sound of snapping glass.

Taken aback by his companion’s violent reaction, Zhao Changying waved his hands frantically.

A vast wall of cerulean mystic light manifested instantly, blanketing a hundred miles of space to reinforce the brittle fabric of reality.

Realizing his blunder, Zhao Xuan Yu immediately suppressed his mana and divine thought, causing the terrifying 威压 to fade just as quickly as it had appeared.

"You old fool, what is the hurry? I wasn't finished!" Zhao Changying grumbled. "Whether or not he is a reincarnation is not for us to judge. The Three Ancestors have issued a decree; they return to the Ancestral Land momentarily. Everything shall be settled by them when they arrive!"

With those words, Zhao Changying fell silent, gazing into the distance with eyes brimming with profound, indecipherable light.

Zhao Xuan Yu looked toward the horizon, lost in his own meditation.

Abruptly, the thunder ceased, the light vanished, and the massive tribulation clouds disintegrated into smoke.

The darkness lifted in an instant as the world turned bright, and spirit clouds filled the sky, followed by a gentle, nourishing spirit rain.

Zhao Sheng maintained his Giant Spirit Battle Body, his frame greedily absorbing the frantic rush of liquid spiritual energy.

Yet, he remained unfazed, simply punching a tear into the void and stepping through it.

The portal sealed instantly, and the newly advanced Returning to Void cultivator vanished beneath the scrutiny of countless onlookers.

...

Heavenly Wave Lake, Hualong Island.

Almost at once, Zhao Sheng materialized within a refined courtyard, his mountain-like frame rapidly shrinking.

Within three breaths, he had returned to his mortal appearance.

Suppresing the raging mana within his Meridians, Zhao Sheng stepped toward the door and shoved it open.

Crossing the threshold, the horizon stretched infinitely—the room was clearly a vast Micro Cave Heaven, not a mere chamber.

Here, the sky was boundless, and the nature’s spiritual energy was so dense it formed thick curtains of mist, masking a hundred-acre pool of pure, liquid spiritual energy.

Around the pool stood rows of White Jade Fairy statues, each holding a plate of crystal dew.

Streams of Mystic Crystal Origin Qi ascended from the pond's center, guided by an invisible force toward the statues' plates.

As the Qi gathered, it condensed into translucent 'Crystal Stones' at the base of the plates.

These stones, differing in size, radiated various law fluctuations—they were unmistakably Principle Crystals.

Zhao Sheng moved through the mist toward the Jade Void Spirit Pond.

Along his path, spirit clouds swarmed into his body, instantly refined into a massive influx of mana.

Divine light shimmered in Zhao Sheng’s eyes; within his Purple Mansion Soul Sea, his Primordial Spirit Magic Body expanded until it stood at human stature.

Furthermore, his ethereal Primordial Spirit solidified until it was nearly indistinguishable from a physical body.

Zhao Sheng reached the pond and sat cross-legged above the center.

Suddenly, five beams of flowing light emerged from his body, plunging into the water and coalescing into 'black holes' that began voraciously devouring the liquid energy.

The water level dropped rapidly, every scrap of Mystic Crystal Origin Qi being instantly swallowed by the Five Directions Treasure Mirror.

Soon, the fountain was nearly dry.

A flash of surprise crossed Zhao Sheng’s face, and he swept his sleeves wide.

The law crystals and Mystic Crystal Origin Qi hovering on the statues soared upward, diving directly into the Mirror.

Beyond that, Zhao Sheng reached into his stores, casting numerous Pocket World Jades and rare Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures toward the artifact.

Refreshed by the tribulation lightning, the Five Directions Treasure Mirror was evolving faster than he had hoped.

Regardless, this was a positive outcome; the quicker the mirror matured, the more potent an asset it would become for his future endeavors.

Seeing the pool run dry, Zhao Sheng formed a hand seal, his divine thought expanding to envelope the entirety of the Micro Cave Heaven.

Instantly, the surrounding spiritual energy converged upon the Jade Void Clear Pool.

The clouds liquefied mid-air, plummeting into the pool to replenish its volume.

Beside the water, the White Jade Fairy statues began to glow with intense radiance.

The Ancient Array surrounding the pond hummed to life, pushed to its absolute limits.

The 'Spring Eye' beneath the water expanded until it was as wide as a bucket.

Augmented by the array, the abyss-like spring erupted with even greater density of energy.

Most of this radiance fueled the Five Directions Treasure Mirror, though a portion of the Five Elements Attributes Mystic Crystal Origin Qi drifted toward Zhao Sheng himself.

As time ticked by, the ambient spiritual energy of the Cave Heaven began to thin, and fine fractures traced their way across the surface of the fairy statues.

...

Elsewhere.

Zhao Chonghe and the youth in the Golden Robe finally emerged from the Chongyue Cave Heaven, spending over two months on their journey back to the Ancestral Divine Land.

Upon their arrival, Zhao Chonghe, unable to temper his burning rage, stormed toward the Heavenly One Pavilion.

"Seventeen, go and inquire."

Noticing the two guards stationed at the entrance, Zhao Chonghe gestured to the Golden Robe youth.

The youth understood and approached one of the guards.

Moments later, he returned, his complexion ashen.

"Sixth Brother, the situation has shifted entirely! We must retreat. This matter demands much more careful deliberation," the youth whispered through a secret voice transmission.

"Hm?" Zhao Chonghe arched an eyebrow.

Sensing the tension, the Golden Robe youth immediately sent a second, more urgent transmission.

Upon hearing the update, Zhao Chonghe’s expression shifted, the fury in his eyes replaced by a cold, calculating stillness.

"Let us... leave!"

He uttered the words with a dark expression, pausing only for a heartbeat before taking to the sky and disappearing into the distance at high speed.