Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension Chapter 1706 - 918: Reunion with the Ancestor, Journey to the Vast Sea Realm

The sun ascended and descended, clouds coalesced and dispersed, and twenty years vanished by unnoticed.

Within the Five Elements Cave Heaven, Zhao Sheng remained seated in meditation atop Qingyun, encircled by numerous Dao Golden Pearls, each emanating a soft radiance.

After an immeasurable span of time, a single Dao Golden Pearl gradually floated towards him. Zhao Sheng’s eyes snapped open. He extended a finger, gently touching the pearl and channeling a wisp of Auspicious Light from his fingertip into its core.

Hum!

The Dao Golden Pearl emitted a low resonance before transforming into a swift golden beam that instantaneously cleaved through the Cloud Sea, hurtling towards an unknown destination.

In the southeastern expanse of Yu State, a range of rolling hills lay nestled. On this particular day, a streak of golden light plummeted from the heavens, striking one of the hills like a bolt of lightning before disappearing entirely.

Yet, deep within that very hill, a vast, empty stone cavern began to manifest. Suspended in the center of this cavern was a golden bead, roughly the size of a fist, emitting a steady, bright light that dispelled the surrounding gloom.

As moments turned into days, an immense quantity of Earth Element Spiritual Qi was drawn from the earth’s depths into the stone cave. Initially, thick, liquid-like Cloud Mist filled the space, which then gradually condensed into a pool of milky-white spiritual water upon the ground.

Concurrently, the cave walls became adorned with densely inscribed, ancient Spiritual Text. Any cultivator possessing profound Daoist comprehension would be utterly astounded by these characters.

For the Spiritual Text inscribed upon the walls constituted an exceedingly rare Earth Element Divine Communication Technique. Should one achieve Great Achievement in cultivating this Divine Skill, they would possess the formidable ability to vanquish foes across different realms – a truly terrifying power.

Several years subsequently passed, and another golden light streaked across the firmament, silently descending into a desolate region within the Central Domain of Yunzhou.

Upon the golden light’s burial beneath the earth, the ground within a radius of dozens of li roared and collapsed, giving way to an outpouring of clear water that spontaneously formed, converging to create an enormous basin.

Several months later, this nascent basin had transformed into a serene lake. The water was pellucid, reaching clear to the bottom, its surface undisturbed and placid.

However, in the lake's deepest reaches, a Spring Eye, the size of a large bowl, continuously pulsed, releasing sprays of water. This effervescent water shimmered with Sky Blue luminescence, and wherever its currents flowed, patches of verdant water grass began to flourish.

With the passage of days, the lakebed became carpeted in greenery, and amidst the dense water grass, droplets of Heaven and Earth True Water gradually began to mature.

Spring gave way to autumn, and the four seasons completed their cycle. As time marched onward, one Dao Golden Pearl after another successively landed in various locales throughout the Cave Heaven, progressively establishing distinct Secret Realms and spirit lands, silently awaiting the arrival of those destined to find them.

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In the pursuit of cultivation, years hold no sway; time flies like an arrow, and many seasons vanished in a fleeting instant.

It was on this particular day that Zhao Sheng, while immersed in comprehending a piece of Tao True Text, abruptly opened his eyes.

With a mere thought, a shimmering “gate” materialized before him out of thin air.

In the ensuing moment, three streaks of Flowing Light emerged from within the portal.

As the Flowing Light descended and settled in mid-air, it instantly resolved into three exceptionally handsome young Daoists—the esteemed trio of Shui Zha, Jin Zha, and Huozha.

"We offer our deepest respects to you, Master!" The three swiftly approached, bowing their heads in reverence.

"You may rise," Zhao Sheng instructed them to stand, even as he casually let another Dao Golden Pearl drift down into the Cloud Sea below.

Witnessing this action, Jin Zha promptly retrieved a substantial collection of crystalline, translucent Principle Crystals from his robes and presented them to his master.

A swift tally revealed no fewer than two thousand pieces.

Not to be outdone, Shui Zha and Huozha likewise produced a prodigious assortment of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, including nearly one thousand pieces of Cave Heaven Marrow Jade and a veritable mountain of Mystic Crystal Origin Stone.

Jin Zha cast a glance at his two brothers before hastening to complete the offering. "Master, these are tributes from your disciples below. Furthermore, we have personally gathered a considerable number of treasures. We humbly request your appraisal, Master."

"You three have performed admirably." Zhao Sheng offered a slight nod, a rare instance of his commendation.

Upon hearing this, Jin Zha, Shui Zha, and Huozha were filled with elation, nearly bursting with the urge to leap and dance in their excitement.

Their achievements were entirely a result of their master’s unwavering backing. Now that they could finally offer him some assistance, the elation and happiness surging within them were indescribable.

At that precise moment, the Void violently tore open, and Mu Zha swiftly emerged.

"Well, well, the three of you have been gallivanting outside, having a grand time, while us poor souls have been toiling alongside Master, enduring the trials of countless heavens. This is settled—we're switching places this time. I and Tu Zha will..."

The instant Mu Zha appeared, he impatiently hurried towards the group of three, launching into a loud complaint and pouring out his pent-up frustrations without a second thought.

However, before Mu Zha could finish his tirade, Tu Zha also reappeared, materializing out of thin air.

Tu Zha possessed a calm and collected demeanor. He first approached and paid his respects to his master, and only after receiving permission did he proceed to greet his four brothers.

"Eldest Brother, your arrival is most timely. You must adjudicate this matter fairly for us..." The moment Mu Zha spotted Tu Zha, it was as if he had found a rescuer. He eagerly grasped Tu Zha’s hand and bitterly began detailing the "grave transgressions" of the other three.

Jin Zha and Shui Zha were both eloquent speakers; how could they possibly permit Mu Zha to spew such "nonsense" unchecked? They immediately retorted indignantly, commencing their own accounts of their arduous experiences.

As Zhao Sheng’s personally designated envoys to the outer world, the responsibilities shouldered by the trio—Jin Zha, Shui Zha, and Huozha—were far from trivial.

For close to three hundred years, these three had diligently applied themselves with utmost dedication. Not only had they amassed an immense quantity of Cave Heaven Marrow Jade and Principle Crystals for their master, but they had also rendered substantial service to the Zhao Family, proving themselves truly meritorious and industrious.

Zhao Sheng paid no heed to the "clamorous bickering" of the Five Zhas. He simply relaxed his Spirit and flicked his expansive sleeves repeatedly.

Instantly, thousands upon thousands of Principle Crystals and shards of Cave Heaven Marrow Jade took flight in all directions, vanishing into the Void in the blink of an eye.

As the flow of time continued, the Cave Heaven Marrow Jade gradually integrated into the inner walls of the Cave Heaven’s dome, causing the expansion of the Cave Heaven’s Tianqiong to accelerate manifold.

Concurrently, the prodigious collection of Principle Crystals also began to merge with this heaven and earth, thereby further refining the Cave Heaven Law and significantly bolstering the foundations of the Five Elements Cave Heaven.