Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension Chapter 1708 - 921: Fire Extinguishing Immortal Technique and Piercing Jixian Island

Zhao Sheng eventually made his way to the mountainside, a spot where an ancient pine tree stood with remarkable vitality beside the left path, its dense foliage encircled by wisps of spirit cloud.

"Stop!"

Just then, a clear voice rang out from behind the ancient tree.

As the words ceased, a young Daoist, cloaked in dark Daoist robes, materialized from behind the pine.

This youthful Daoist possessed a countenance as delicate as powdered jade, lips tinted with the hue of vermillion, hair artfully arranged in twin buns, a cinnabar mark adorning his forehead, and eyes that shone with a bright, pure clarity, radiating an aura detached from the earthly realm.

Zhao Sheng halted his advance, taking in the sight of the otherworldly and extraordinary young Daoist.

"Who are you? Why do you intrude upon our family's Immortal Island?" the young Daoist's brows furrowed in stern inquiry.

Zhao Sheng offered a gentle smile and clasped his hands in a respectful gesture. "I am Zhao Chonghe, dispatched by my ancestor to deliver the Chaos Divine Blood to the Immortal Venerable today. I trust you can relay this message, young friend."

The young Daoist appeared skeptical, on the verge of probing further, but before he could utter a word, a voice as melodious as jade echoed from seemingly nowhere.

"Zhuoyu, cease your impoliteness. Quickly, escort him to Ao Fishing Cliff!"

The young Daoist visibly trembled and swiftly bowed his head towards the mountain peak, respectfully acknowledging, "Your disciple accepts the command!"

Having spoken, Daoist Zhuoyu straightened his posture, turned his gaze back to Zhao Sheng, and a subtle smile appeared on his previously stern face.

"Fellow Daoist Zhao, please accompany me!" Daoist Zhuoyu said, extending an inviting hand before turning to ascend the mountain path.

Zhao Sheng observed this and swiftly followed.

The pair soon arrived at the summit and then stepped onto the Transmission Array situated at the heart of the square.

As the Transmission Array erupted in a brilliant white light, Zhao Sheng and Daoist Zhuoyu vanished instantly, leaving no trace behind.

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A flicker of light, and the perspective dramatically shifted, revealing an immeasurable expanse of ocean before them. The sea breeze stirred, carrying with it the subtle aroma of the tide.

Zhao Sheng surveyed his surroundings and found himself positioned on a sheer, precipitous cliff. At its edge stood a White Jade High Platform, upon which a middle-aged Daoist, radiating an immortal aura, was seated in a cross-legged posture.

This individual was tall, with skin as smooth and refined as jade, a distinct red mole situated on his brow, and attired in green Daoist robes adorned with mystical cauldron patterns embroidered along the borders.

Curiously, a faint, ethereal white glow perpetually veiled his visage, shrouding his true appearance.

Daoist Zhuoyu swiftly approached the base of the platform, bowed, and announced, "Master, your disciple has brought the individual."

"You may withdraw," a gentle voice, akin to the resonance of jade, emanated from the platform, identical to the earlier utterance.

"Yes, Master!" Daoist Zhuoyu bowed slightly once more, and in the ensuing moment, a beam of clear light enveloped him.

The clear light dissipated instantly, and Daoist Zhuoyu was no longer present.

Witnessing this, Zhao Sheng hastened forward and offered a deep bow to the figure on the platform. "Junior Zhao Sheng pays his respects to Taoyue Immortal Venerable!"

"Haha! There is no need for such elaborate formalities, my young friend. I had a fleeting encounter with you in times past. At that juncture, I perceived you as quite exceptional, yet seeing you now, I realize I still underestimated your capabilities!" Taoyue Immortal Venerable chuckled, offering words of praise.

To Zhao Sheng's surprise, this commendation sent a prickle of unease down his spine, almost leading him to suspect that his secret of reincarnation had been uncovered.

He recalled that in his prior existence, he had an "agreement of a single chance" with Taoyue Immortal Venerable. However, before he could fulfill the Venerable's conditions, he was regrettably forced into self-destruction by the nefarious Old Ghost Wan Xing.

Could it be that Taoyue Immortal Venerable possessed some esoteric Secret Technique capable of perceiving past lives at a mere glance?

Fortunately, the subsequent words from Taoyue Immortal Venerable swiftly allayed all his apprehensions.

"When the cultivators from the Outer Domain Ruins made their assault back then, you, possessing mere Unification Realm cultivation, managed to fiercely contend against a Demon God of the Tribulation Crossing Realm. Truly, you astonished this Venerable!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Sheng initially exhaled in relief but soon felt a renewed wave of anxiety.

It was unexpected that Taoyue Immortal Venerable had been present during that cataclysmic battle, yet no one had perceived his existence.

Were all Immortals truly this unfathomable?

A surge of emotion welled within Zhao Sheng's heart, yet he instinctively maintained his humble demeanor, bowing slightly. "This junior is unworthy of such high praise from the Immortal Venerable! I could only temporarily contend by relying on a Secret Technique that consumes one's lifespan. Had the confrontation persisted any longer, I would not have been able to withstand a single strike from the Tribulation Crossing Realm Demon God."

Having stated this, he promptly retrieved a stone casket from his person, extending it forward with both hands in a respectful offering. "The Chaos Divine Blood is contained within this box. I humbly request the Immortal Venerable to conduct an inspection."

Taoyue Immortal Venerable made a gesture, and the stone box immediately levitated, settling into his palm.

In an instant, the stone box dissolved into fine dust, vanishing without a trace.

All that remained in Taoyue Immortal Venerable's hand was a single drop of molten gold, resembling 'amber.'

"Chaos... Divine Blood! Such a rarity, truly uncommon!" Taoyue Immortal Venerable exclaimed in awe, examining the drop of Divine Blood he held.

As he spoke, he swiftly moved his hand, and the Divine Blood disappeared instantly.

After securing the Divine Blood, Taoyue Immortal Venerable inquired unexpectedly, "I have a question for you, are you perhaps an Immortal Ruins Guest?"

Zhao Sheng's heart skipped a beat, realizing the crucial moment had arrived.

He did not dare to delay and immediately affirmed, "Your insight is truly remarkable, Immortal Venerable. This junior is indeed an Immortal Ruins Guest."

"Excellent!" Taoyue Immortal Venerable rose to his feet and beckoned Zhao Sheng forward.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Sheng promptly ascended to the high platform, positioning himself three meters from Taoyue Immortal Venerable, and offered a slight bow as a sign of respect.

"There is a peculiar area within the Burial Immortal Ruins, known as Gun Sea. Have you encountered knowledge of it?"

Confronted with Taoyue Immortal Venerable's question, Zhao Sheng paused briefly.

However, he quickly regained his composure, resolving to speak truthfully, "I would not dare to deceive you, Immortal Venerable! This junior has not only heard of Gun Sea but has also journeyed in and out of it on several occasions."