Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension Chapter 1692 - 907: Heaven’s Will Has Always Been Hard to Fathom (Part 4)

None of the treasures were items he could have ever imagined or dared to hope for previously. While he was greatly tempted by the top-grade Sword Pill, his gaze was soon captivated by even more astonishing artifacts.

Zhao Sheng, too, felt a surge of curiosity at this moment, eager to witness which treasure the young man would ultimately select.

After another hour elapsed, Li Qingping finally settled on the treasure that captured his heart the most.

However, his selection not only blindsided everyone present but also ignited Zhao Sheng’s interest in him to an even greater degree.

Li Qingping advanced at a measured pace, holding the item he had chosen with reverence as he presented it to Zhao Sheng.

"This junior has taken a great liking to this artifact, and I humbly request Senior to permit me to take it."

Zhao Sheng raised a curious eyebrow, scrutinizing him with evident interest.

To his surprise, the chosen treasure was a bone, no larger than his palm, shimmering with a sky-blue hue.

In truth, this very bone was among the most valuable treasures within the entire collection.

It was, in fact, a fragment of a wood-attributed True Immortal Relic.

Zhao Sheng, perplexed by Li Qingping's unwavering fixation on this True Immortal Relic, inquired, "This bone holds little value compared to other items. You would be better served by selecting the Yin Yang Mother and Child Sword set. This sword comprises thirty-six pieces, each a top-grade magic treasure. When combined into a sword array, they enable one to vanquish foes of a higher cultivation level, sufficient to sustain you until your Ascension to the Spirit Realm.

I grant you the privilege to make another selection. Such opportunities for a young man are rare; you must cherish them!"

Zhao Sheng offered this earnest counsel to Li Qingping, his expression conveying genuine concern for the younger man's well-being.

Yet, to his astonishment... Li Qingping simply shook his head, his resolve unwavering. "My deepest gratitude for your kind intentions, Senior! However, I place my trust in my own instincts; it is this item I choose."

Observing Li Qingping's firm stance, Zhao Sheng ceased his attempts at persuasion. Instead, he imparted a crucial piece of information directly into his consciousness.

This knowledge detailed the method for integrating the bone into his body, instructing him on how to utilize his spirit, essence, and Qi as a flame to gradually refine the True Immortal Relic.

It was readily apparent that the complete refinement of this True Immortal Bone would undoubtedly be an exceptionally protracted and arduous endeavor.

In Zhao Sheng's estimation, there was a significant likelihood that Li Qingping would perish long before he could fully master the True Immortal Bone.

The odds of him successfully navigating countless life-and-death trials, advancing courageously throughout his life, and ultimately refining the True Immortal Bone completely were a mere one in ten thousand.

Upon achieving such a feat, his cultivation base would surely transcend the Returning to Void level.

Unbeknownst to Li Qingping, the bone in his possession was indeed a True Immortal Relic; his choice had stemmed purely from an instinctive pull.

In the tapestry of life, astute choices often prove more impactful than sheer effort!

At this decisive moment, the course of Li Qingping's destiny veered towards an uncharted and uncertain future.

He might ascend to unprecedented heights, or he might meet a sudden, careless end through unforeseen calamity.

By this juncture, Li Qingping had already discerned that he had encountered a legendary figure of extraordinary power, a being from beyond the mundane world.

He first carefully concealed the Immortal Bone within his robes before offering Zhao Sheng his most profound and heartfelt thanks multiple times over.

Zhao Sheng accepted his gratitude with a calm demeanor and, as a final measure, left a Spiritual Imprint within Li Qingping's being.

Following this encounter, Li Qingping felt it prudent not to linger at the shop any longer and departed swiftly.

Zhao Sheng made no move to detain him, allowing him to depart unhindered.

Li Qingping plunged into the downpour, his figure rapidly dissolving into the sheeting rain.

Just then, Mu Zha materialized beside Zhao Sheng, posing a question tinged with bewilderment, "Master, do you truly harbor no regrets? You must surely recall that the True Immortal Bone was acquired through strenuous effort and exchange..."

"They are but external possessions; what cause is there for regret or its absence?" Zhao Sheng interjected abruptly, his voice cutting through the air.

Before Mu Zha could voice further inquiries, Zhao Sheng's form shimmered and vanished into thin air.

Witnessing this, Mu Zha gave a furtive flick of his tongue before silently retreating behind the counter.

Zhao Hualin, Zhao Changyong, and the other two present immediately busied themselves with their respective duties, eager to avoid any potential displeasure from Manager Mu.

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And so, the days unfurled one after another.

The business at Heavenly Will Square proved remarkably slow, having only encountered two individuals marked by destiny across the span of three years.

Influenced by Li Qingping's prior selection, Zhao Sheng had instituted a new policy: each destined individual was permitted to freely choose a single treasure.

The second destined person to arrive was a female cultivator operating within the Divinity Transformation Realm.

This woman, identified as Gu Hong, held the esteemed position of Supreme Sect Leader of the Zhou Tian Sect. Her combat prowess, while slightly less formidable than Lu Haichao's, still ranked her among the foremost experts within the Red Sea Realm.

However, what astounded her beyond measure was the sight of several individuals within Heavenly Will Square whose strength appeared in no way inferior to her own.

Beyond the unfathomable workshop owner, two individuals in the store deeply impressed Gu Hong: an elder and a youth.

The elderly man, clad in white, possessed an aura as vast and boundless as the ocean, seemingly encompassing all of creation.

The youthful figure, with his rosy lips and pearly teeth, initially appeared to be an ordinary mortal devoid of cultivation. However, upon closer inspection, his presence felt increasingly ethereal and transcendent, as though he were not of this realm.

In the ensuing years, Gu Hong became a frequent visitor, consistently trading numerous high-tier Heaven and Earth Strange Objects and Ancient Treasures from Heavenly Will Square.

This recurring exchange left Mu Zha somewhat disgruntled, as a significant portion of these treasures were items he himself had gathered.

It seemed this woman was procuring priceless artifacts from the shop in exchange for mere trinkets, an immensely advantageous transaction for her.

Mu Zha felt intensely frustrated, yet bound by the master's established rules, he was perpetually unable to impede her.

Consequently, Zhao Hualin and his companions became the unfortunate recipients of his pent-up vexation.