Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension Chapter 1670: 898: The Mystery of Chaos, The End of the Great Battle (Part 2)

Upon agreeing to procure nine drops of Divine Blood from Zhao Xianglong's possession, Wu Naji found himself addressed by Void Storage. "I too wish to request nine drops of Divine Blood, hoping Wu Dao You will oblige. I am prepared to offer twelve Destiny Golden Lotuses in return."

The Destiny Golden Lotus is a treasure plant of legend, unique to the Supreme Sect. Its value is not merely on par with the Longevity Pill but is, in fact, considerably more precious.

Refining a Destiny Golden Lotus bestows a portion of Heavenly Dao Fortune upon the cultivator, significantly increasing their favor with the Heavenly Dao in the future.

While its effects bear resemblance to the Great Luck Pearl, its applications are far more extensive.

Wu Naji was initially hesitant to accept, but Void Storage's earnest gaze compelled him to reluctantly consent to this arrangement.

"Chaos Divine Blood is exceedingly rare, and excessive extraction can easily provoke backlash. To appease Chaos and prevent its wrath, a minimum of one hundred years must pass between each extraction. Therefore, you two must patiently await thousands of years. However, the Longevity Pills and Destiny Golden Lotuses are to be delivered to me without delay."

"Two to three thousand years is but a blink of an eye; Great Immortal Venerable can afford to wait," Taoyue Immortal Venerable stated with a casual air.

With that, he produced a White Jade Purifying Bottle from his robes and presented it to Wu Naji. "Here are nine Longevity Pills, for you!"

Wu Naji swept his sleeve, and the White Jade Purifying Bottle was instantly drawn into his voluminous robes.

Void Storage, meanwhile, brought his palms together in a respectful gesture. "Boundless World Venerable! The Destiny Golden Lotuses will mature in two cycles, at which point I shall personally escort them to the Xuanwu Realm and pay my respects to Wu Dao You!"

Wu Naji gave a noncommittal nod to both individuals, showing no inclination to prolong the conversation.

Noticing this, Taoyue Immortal Venerable promptly took his leave, bidding farewell to the two True Immortals before drifting away.

Void Storage followed suit not long after, transforming into a streak of rainbow light and departing with haste.

As he watched them recede, a subtle, mocking smirk played on Wu Naji's lips.

His two old friends had indeed driven a shrewd bargain, displaying the cunning typical of those who achieved Divine Transformation!

While their desire for Chaos Divine Blood was genuine, their underlying motives were far from simple.

This was understandable, given the extraordinarily rapid ascent of the Ten Lands Zhao Clan.

In a mere twenty-something thousand years, the Zhao Clan had not only produced a Great Venerable who had successfully navigated two tribulations but also boasted Zhao Sheng and three other promising cultivators at the Unification Realm, all imbued with Red Moon Heavenly Fortune.

Furthermore, the Zhao Clan had managed to tame a "Chaos" beast possessing unfathomable potential.

This "Chaos" beast had, within just twenty-seven thousand years, attained a level of power comparable to a True Immortal.

If its growth continued at this pace, over a million, ten million, or even a billion years, what unimaginable might would Chaos ultimately wield?

"...Could it rival a Golden Immortal?" Wu Naji whispered, his imagination recoiling from the sheer possibility.

...

Above the Southwest Divine Land, the sky was a clear, vibrant blue, bathed in radiant sunlight.

Suddenly, a towering figure materialized in the heavens, enveloped by fierce Gang Winds that could not even stir the hem of his robe.

Zhao Sheng, having just returned to the Divine Continent, instantly expanded his Divine Thought, encompassing millions of miles and absorbing all surrounding sights into his perception.

"Hmm, has the battle concluded already?" Zhao Sheng remarked in surprise, murmuring to himself before vanishing without a trace.

In the very next instant, he appeared in the Dark Sky, a sense of unease washing over him at the prevailing calm.

He then exerted twelve percent of his strength, shattering two layers of Space-time Barriers consecutively, thereby reaching Near Heaven once more.

At Near Heaven, only the lingering traces of a colossal battle remained; not a single living soul was in sight.

This scene filled Zhao Sheng with a mixture of surprise and relief, and he immediately returned to the Present World Divine Continent.

However, just as Zhao Sheng materialized in the sky above Unison Hall, a Cave Heaven Gate materialized scant feet away.

The gate exuded a malevolent aura, and the barrier at its center pulsed with a faint, bloody luminescence.

The gate's barrier dissolved rapidly, revealing a deep crimson sky beyond.

Without a moment's hesitation, Zhao Sheng plunged through the gate.

Upon entering the Red Moon Cave Heaven, Zhao Sheng's gaze fell upon Zhao Xuanjing, Li Changxue, and the white-haired Zhao San Yue.

And beneath them, an elder with crimson hair and white eyes lay crushed beneath the Xuanhu Mountain.

Zhao Sheng, with hidden shock, swiftly ascended to join Zhao Xuanjing and the other two, offering deep bows and greetings to each.

Zhao Xuanjing, his expression visibly moved, examined Zhao Sheng closely and spoke with palpable excitement: "Chonghe, you… it is truly excellent that you have returned! My heart can finally find its peace."

Straightening himself, Zhao Sheng replied with a touch of humility: "I have caused the Ancestor undue worry! However, Chonghe has ultimately not failed the mission; the formidable threat that was Old Ghost Wan Xing has now been utterly vanquished!"

Upon receiving this news, the elder Zhao San Yue, his hair white as snow, could not suppress a flicker of joy and immediately inquired: "Chonghe, is this truly the case?"

Zhao Sheng's countenance turned grave, and he firmly stated: "I would never dare to deceive the two esteemed Ancestors! Should the great ancestor doubt my words, I am prepared to swear a solemn oath."

Zhao Xuanjing, perceiving the unfolding situation, swiftly interjected: "There is truly no need for oaths! Both I and Yue'er harbor no doubts whatsoever that you would never utter a falsehood."

Standing to the side, Li Changxue discreetly observed him, her gaze a mixture of intrigue and profound astonishment.

After a moment of contemplation, Li Changxue suddenly declared with utmost seriousness: "Senior Brother, with a talent like him within the Zhao Clan, its future prosperity is assured for countless generations. Alas, my Weiyang Divine Dynasty suffers from a lack of worthy successors. Once I ascend to the Immortal Heaven, the Dynasty is destined to wane. Should such a time arrive, I earnestly hope the Zhao Clan might extend a helping hand!"

Zhao Xuanjing, upon hearing her plea, responded without hesitation: "Why speak such words, Sister? The Weiyang Divine Dynasty and our Zhao Clan are bound by an unshakeable alliance; if that time indeed comes, how could the Zhao Clan possibly stand by idly? Furthermore, it was precisely your timely intervention today that saved our Zhao Clan from certain calamity!"