Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension Chapter 1729 - 927: The Grotto Heaven as a Formation, Who Is the Mount-bearing Dragon Turtle?

Zhao Hongyun surveyed the gathered individuals, his attention then shifting to the trio from Eternal Night. "Having witnessed my cave heaven, what insights have you gleaned?" he inquired.

The Eternal Night Cave Master regained his composure and stepped forward. "Reporting to the Second Ancestor, Eternal Night feels immensely fortunate to have been born into the Zhao Family..."

Zhao Hongyun listened impassively, neither approving nor disapproving, and turned his gaze to the other two Lords of Cave Heaven present.

A flicker of disdain crossed the Five Thunders Cave Master's eyes as he regarded Eternal Night. He then advanced, bowed, and proclaimed, "Second Ancestor, your consideration has been truly painstaking. Your grandson has benefited immensely from this experience. Today, I genuinely comprehend the principle that 'Heaven and earth are unkind, treating all things as a straw dog'..."

The Five Thunders Cave Master continued his discourse for quite some time.

By this juncture, both Chong Yue and Eternal Night wore solemn expressions, though their thoughts were clearly elsewhere.

After roughly an hour, Zhao Hongyun could endure no longer and interrupted forcefully. "Enough! There is no need for further flattery. Now, Chonghe, it is your turn."

Zhao Sheng offered a slight smile, and his formidable Divine Thought unfurled, encompassing the mountaintop.

Suddenly, everyone perceived their surroundings brighten, as if transported into a vast, profound void. At its center, a blue-white 'Great Star' hung suspended, rhythmically inhaling and exhaling immense quantities of iridescent light.

Upon closer scrutiny, it became apparent that these resplendent streams of light were coalesced from countless Tao Spirit Mechanisms.

As moments elapsed, this luminous Great Star continuously drew Tao Spirit Mechanisms from the surrounding void.

Over time, this subtle process facilitated a significant increase in the Spiritual Energy concentration within the realm.

Eternal Night and the others watched, mesmerized, as if witnessing the very genesis of a world.

After an indeterminate duration, the Great Star's radiance began to wane, and the void realm dissolved into nothingness.

At this point, Eternal Night and the others returned to their senses, their faces alight with ecstatic joy.

Exchanging glances, Eternal Night, Five Thunders, and Chong Yue collectively bowed to Zhao Sheng, offering their gratitude for the Fourth Ancestor's guidance.

Zhao Sheng smiled, gesturing that such formalities were unnecessary, while his gaze fell upon his disciple, Yuan Hong.

At that moment, Yuan Hong was seated in meditation, eyes closed, appearing to be assimilating his recent revelations.

"Eternal Night, Five Thunders, Chong Yue, your session concludes here for today. It is imperative that you first enhance your control over your respective cave heavens! Absorb these insights before venturing into Heavenly Pillar Cave Heaven once more," Zhao Xuanjing instructed.

He then conjured the Grotto Heaven Halo and gestured for Zhao Hongyun and Zhao Sheng to follow him into the mysterious realm.

...

With several flashes of light, Zhao Sheng and the others materialized upon a colossal platform.

Zhao Sheng observed his surroundings – a vast, open expanse where the air was exceedingly thin. Fierce Gang Winds swept through, carrying an intense cold capable of shattering metal and iron with ease.

Instantly, Zhao Sheng recognized his location. The ancient adage resonated: 'One should stand atop a peak to survey the lesser hills below!' This was undoubtedly the summit of Heavenly Pillar Mountain; he had stood here once before, long ago.

Zhao Sheng's mind stirred as he prepared to shift his gaze toward Zhao Xuanjing. Suddenly, an immense, ocean-like Divine Thought surged into his consciousness: "Chonghe, lower your defenses, and I shall merge your spirit with the very heavens and earth!"

Recognizing the deeply familiar voice, he instinctively relaxed his inner defenses.

In the subsequent instant, Zhao Sheng experienced an infinite elevation of his perspective. Guided by a supreme and grand pulse, his spirit expanded exponentially.

In a flash, this immense world appeared infinitesimally small. Mountains, forests, plains, deserts, and the boundless azure ocean – all unfolded before his 'eyes.'

It was a peculiar 'Heavenly Round and Earthly Square' realm, with landmasses constituting approximately 70% of its area, the remaining 30% comprising vast seas.

This domain featured Five Continents and Four Seas. The largest continent, known as Mountain Continent, was distinguished by its myriad towering peaks.

From a perspective nearing the Heavenly Dao, the lands and oceans gradually receded, replaced by tens of thousands of starlights and innumerable, intricate 'veins.'

The starlight shimmered with a multitude of colors, flickering unpredictably. Simultaneously, these dense 'veins' extended and converged, unseen, linking all the 'starlight' together.

An indescribable shock washed over Zhao Sheng as he clearly perceived the boundless spiritual energy of nature surging in powerful tides, flowing along the pre-established Spirit Vein network in a continuous cycle.

Those vibrant "starlights" were, without a doubt, individual spiritual realms – Blessed Lands situated across the Five Continents and Four Seas, precisely at the convergence points of major Spirit Veins.

Zhao Sheng soon uncovered an even more astonishing truth: these tens of thousands of spiritual realms served as Array Pivots, with the intricate Spirit Vein network forming the Array Patterns of a Grand Formation, its driving force being the omnipresent spiritual energy of nature.

This... was nothing short of a Miracle!

This "Heavenly Round and Earthly Square" cave-heaven world could be considered an unparalleled super formation.

Such an accomplishment was almost beyond mortal comprehension, truly awe-inspiring!

Just as Zhao Sheng was engulfed by unparalleled astonishment, a deluge of cryptic information unexpectedly flooded his mind.

With an involuntary groan, Zhao Sheng unleashed his entire spirit, endeavoring to absorb this colossal influx of data.

As moments passed, Zhao Sheng experienced a sudden wave of dizziness, his mind expanding as if on the verge of bursting from the sheer volume of information.

Abruptly, the external influx ceased, and his spirit found instant relief, prompting him to hastily begin organizing the newly acquired contents within his mind.