Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension Chapter 1585 - 855: Trading the Immortal Bone

The following day, with the sun hanging suspended in the sky, Zhao Changying escorted Zhao Sheng away from the Ancestor Hall.

"Brother Chonghe, do visit the Ancestor Hall more often when your schedule permits. I have tucked away a stash of exceptionally fine wine. We simply must enjoy it together next time you drop by."

Zhao Sheng burst into hearty laughter. "Haha, how could I ever decline such a gracious offer from my dear brother? I shall definitely visit to impose upon your hospitality. I truly hope it won't prove a nuisance."

"It is a promise!" Zhao Changying replied with genuine delight, eager to cultivate their burgeoning friendship.

"Please, do not trouble yourself with walking any further, my elder brother!" Zhao Sheng descended the Jade Steps and glanced back to salute Zhao Changying with cupped fists.

Zhao Changying returned the gesture in kind. "My duties here at the Ancestor Hall prevent me from escorting you to the gates. You will forgive me, brother?"

"My elder brother carries significant burdens; I would never fault you for your obligations. Until we meet again, farewell!"

No sooner had he finished than Zhao Sheng tore through the Void, stepped into the dark horizon, and vanished entirely as if he had never been.

Zhao Changying’s grin slowly dissolved. After a moment of quiet contemplation, he flicked his wrist, hurling a Jade Talisman through the air.

The object transformed into a beam of radiance, piercing the Void with ease before vanishing into distant, unknown reaches.

Having concluded this, Zhao Changying’s form wavered, vanishing from sight.

...

Upon departing the Ancestor Hall, Zhao Sheng did not return to Hualong Island immediately, choosing instead to traverse the length of the Ancestral Divine Land.

Over the course of more than a decade, he cataloged the eighteen primary Spirit Veins across legendary mountain ranges and river systems, eventually synthesizing the complex flow of energies beneath the earth.

By integrating these findings with the gravitational pulse map covering the entire Divine Land, a colossal and invisible super Great Array began to emerge within his perception.

This unseen masterpiece utilized the "Gravity Source" beneath the Nameless Stone Mountain as its anchor, while the scattered Jade Void Spirit Ponds functioned as its crucial nodes. The entire network of Spirit Veins served as the power conduits, finalizing a breathtaking super Great Array.

Zhao Sheng felt a profound sense of awe toward the architect of this formation.

Crafting such an intricate and immense array was clearly a task spanning centuries; only through tireless struggle could anyone hope for even a minimal chance of success.

His personal journey across the Divine Continent broadened his horizons, advancing his mastery of the Array Dao by three levels. He was slowly approaching the ultimate truth: "Heaven and Earth are the array, the array is Heaven and Earth."

On the winter solstice, more than twelve years later, Zhao Sheng arrived back at Hualong Island to find a swarm of dozens of Jade Talismans fluttering erratically in his courtyard like panicked insects.

His gaze sharpened, and his Divine Thought instantly captured the lot of them.

The mountain of information contained within flooded his awareness in a single moment.

Surprised, Zhao Sheng reached out to snatch a sky-blue Jade Talisman, verifying the contents once more.

While most were trivial, one revelation stood out: "...Three months ago, a suitable candidate was identified in Wuchang City... A message from Zhao Jincheng!"

"So, they have succeeded? How efficient," Zhao Sheng muttered, flipping his palm to reveal a Golden Blade Talisman.

He channeled a sliver of Divine Thought into the relic, causing it to hum with brilliance.

Zhao Sheng remained still, waiting in silence.

Soon, the space-time barrier ripped open, and Zhao Dashan stepped through to stand before him.

"Chonghe pays respects to the Three Ancestors; the requested items are here." After performing the proper rites, Zhao Sheng handed over the Jade Talisman.

Zhao Dashan inspected it, a flicker of light crossing his eyes.

A heartbeat later, the talisman crumbled into dust, scattered instantly by the breeze.

"I shall manage this affair from here. Do not act without my signal. Once I have confirmed the details, I will contact you," Zhao Dashan stated coldly.

Zhao Sheng bowed his head in calm acknowledgment.

Seemingly pressed for time, Zhao Dashan did not linger, tearing through the Void once more to depart.

With that handled, Zhao Sheng dedicated four hours to clearing the backlog of matters that had accumulated over the last decade.

He issued replies where necessary, setting aside the rest. Requests requiring his physical presence were avoided where possible, though he made a mental note to visit Zhao Changying within the fortnight.

A year passed, and Zhao Dashan finally reappeared. He arrived with positive news, handing over a Golden Plate that contained the three primary legacies.

It was true: Zhao Jinhua had successfully located an Immortal Ruins Guest hailing from the Taiching Spirit Realm.

After interpreting the Immortal Seal Characters on the plate, Zhao Sheng confirmed the final mission of the Golden Crane Great Saint.

"...Locate the Golden Wind Cave hidden in the depths of the Prisoner Dragon Mountain Range within the Innate Divine Continent. Find the Remnant Soul of this saint’s Shuangling, and by whatever means necessary, transport it to the Thought Realm."

After reading it through, Zhao Sheng returned the plate.

Zhao Dashan stowed it away and asked gravely, "Chonghe, Jinhua has scheduled a meeting with this person following the Thirteen Ruins. When shall you begin your journey?"

"There is no urgency. I have a lingering matter of the heart to settle. I will proceed to Wuchang City once that is resolved," Zhao Sheng replied with ease.

Zhao Dashan raised an eyebrow. "A matter of the heart? Does require my intervention?"

"The Three Ancestors need not trouble themselves. Though this was once a burden, the tides have turned. In a few days, I expect to have a surprise for you," Zhao Sheng said confidently.

"Oh? In that case… I shall watch with interest." Zhao Dashan pressed no further.

Moments later, the Elder departed.

Zhao Sheng looked up at the sky and stepped into the Dragon Transformation Blessed Land.