Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension Chapter 1577: 852: Tokens Bestowed by the Two Ancestors

Zhao Hongyun’s gaze shimmered with an enigmatic light, sweeping over Zhao Sheng as if he were examining a priceless, peerless treasure.

A faint tingling sensation crept up his scalp, leaving Zhao Sheng feeling deeply unsettled.

In the next instant, his heart jolted as Zhao Hongyun turned toward Zhao Dashan with a faint smile, remarking, “Dashan, you are overthinking this. This boy’s Wisdom Light is unparalleled, and his Divine Intent is perfectly balanced. Clearly, he is neither a byproduct of high-level soul snatching nor a reincarnated Demoted Immortal.”

“That is a relief!” Zhao Dashan nodded minimally, his eyes resting upon Zhao Sheng with a newfound warmth.

Observing this, Zhao Sheng could only offer a strained smile and keep his peace.

Turning his focus back, Zhao Hongyun asked in a solemn tone, “It is said you possess a method to access the Taiching Spirit Realm. Given that this concerns the future of our family’s legacy, I must exercise caution. Explain your process.”

Zhao Sheng paused to contemplate, then spoke with grave sincerity before the two Integration Ancestors: “The path is straightforward. One simply needs to locate an Immortal Ruins Guest hailing from the Taiching Spirit Realm. Utilizing my inherent Talent, I can trail such an individual back into the Taiching Spirit Realm.”

“Oh?!” Zhao Hongyun fell into deep thought.

“What!” Zhao Dashan broke his silence with a shocked exclamation.

Zhao Sheng provided a swift clarification: “My Constitution and Divine Soul are exceptionally unique, possessing a natural affinity for the Laws within the Burial Immortal Ruins. Upon my first visit to the Immortal Ruins Market, I noticed a subtle, ethereal thread connecting to every Immortal Ruins Guest...”

Zhao Sheng carefully navigated his explanation, presenting his Infinite Universe Gate talent with a delicate balance of truth and deception.

The two Integration Ancestors exchanged silent glances, briefly stunned.

Although these two powerful beings of the Unification Realm had never encountered such a heaven-defying Talent, they reasoned that Zhao Sheng would never dare to fabricate such a tale directly to them.

The logic was simple: if his claims were false, a quick verification would instantly reveal the truth.

The universe is a place of boundless mystery, after all!

Having charted many extraordinary paths in his own life, Zhao Hongyun firmly believed in the existence of those favored by the Heavenly Dao; he considered himself one of them.

Thus, it was not long before Zhao Hongyun accepted Zhao Sheng’s words as fact.

Radiating joy, he pulled a Yin Yang Spirit Pendant from his sleeve and personally placed it into Zhao Sheng’s palm.

“Accept this Yin Yang Spirit Pendant. It serves as my Token. Anyone who beholds this pendant is effectively seeing me. Moving forward, any family member below the Returning to Void stage must heed your commands. Should any dare defy you, you are empowered to punish them first and report later.”

As his fingers closed around the pendant, Zhao Sheng felt a comforting warmth permeate his frame, clearing his spirit and causing his Will Heart Light to surge by nearly thirty percent.

Observing the second ancestor’s generous bestowal, Zhao Dashan was unwilling to be eclipsed; with a bright smile, he produced a knife-shaped Golden Blade Talisman and extended it toward the youth.

“Guard this Golden Blade Talisman well! With this in your possession, all in our family below my level are bound to follow your direct orders. Even in the treacherous and unpredictable Burial Immortal Ruins, this authority remains absolute.”

Clutching the pendant in his right hand and the talisman in his left, Zhao Sheng felt a swell of genuine gratitude as he looked upon the benevolent expressions of the two Integration Ancestors.

“Your kindness is overwhelming! I, Zhao Sheng, shall never betray the faith you have placed in me; I am prepared to face fire, water, and shattered bones to serve the noble ambitions of the Zhao family...” Zhao Sheng declared with firm conviction.

Having graced the world for tens of thousands of cycles, Zhao Hongyun and Zhao Dashan could discern the truth behind a person’s words with ease.

Beyond that, every promise Zhao Sheng uttered echoed the deepest desires of his heart!

In many ways, he truly yearned for the enduring prosperity of the Zhao clan more than any other member.

Boom!

Just as Zhao Sheng secured the two tokens, a thunderous rumble reverberated outside the Ancestor Hall.

Zhao Hongyun’s smile vanished, his face cast in shadow by a sudden onset of black Qi, and the jade-like luster of his right profile withered.

Zhao Dashan’s expression shifted, and he shouted in alarm, “This is dire! Second ancestor, you must disperse your form immediately—a Heavenly Tribulation is upon you!”

Before the final word was spoken, Zhao Hongyun dissolved into a grayish-white mist, vanishing in a heartbeat.

Meanwhile, a voice whispered directly into Zhao Sheng’s mind: “My presence here cannot be sustained for long. Before I return to the Heavenly Derivation Cave Heaven, hear my counsel. You possess Great Luck Equal to Heaven, yet a perilous Tribulation awaits you. This trial is shrouded in mystery, and though I cannot pinpoint its origin or timing, I sense it is no mundane threat, likely tied to those Burial Immortal Ruins.

Should you emerge triumphant, your path will be paved with absolute clarity. If you falter, oblivion is certain!

The Burial Immortal Ruins are as mysterious as they are lethal! Despite your heaven-defying Talent, you must remain vigilant at all times. Guard yourself—do not rely solely on your gifts!

As a final parting gift, I offer you this prophecy: 'The male rabbit has active paws, the female rabbit’s eyes are blurry; both rabbits run on the ground, how to distinguish if I am male or female?'”

The message ceased abruptly. Zhao Sheng’s brows knit together, a profound shock gripping his heart.

He was keenly aware that Zhao Hongyun stood unrivaled in the arts of divination and astrology. Few in the entire Taiyi Spirit Realm could match his expertise.

The prophecy left by the ancestor was surely laden with hidden meaning; he mentally replayed the words dozens of times, sensing he was close to unlocking the secret.

Alas, the riddle remained deeply cryptic; the harder Zhao Sheng pondered, the more tangled his thoughts became.

“Chonghe, return to yourself!”

A gentle command jolted Zhao Sheng, pulling his spirit back to reality in an instant.

Noticing the lingering confusion in Zhao Sheng’s eyes, Zhao Dashan remarked with profound intensity, “For over twenty-five millennia, the second ancestor has rarely offered his divination to another. You are truly blessed. His words bear the weight of truth! You must meditate deeply on the prophecy he left. To unravel the secrets hidden within will serve you well in the days to come.”