Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension Chapter 1736 - 930: Raising the Star

For the past seven to eight millennia, the Zhao Clan of the Ten Lands flourished, their might escalating dramatically, akin to a swiftly inflating balloon.

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Two centuries vanished in the blink of an eye!

Zhao Sheng had, not long ago, successfully transformed the Five Elements Grotto Heaven.

Within its Four Seas, seventeen Sea Eyes were meticulously established, and the profound 'Yin-Yang Kan Li Array' was fully deployed.

These seventeen seas were not positioned randomly; they adhered to the ancient principle of 'Nine Apertures and Eight Holes.'

Following ancestral wisdom, Zhao Sheng treated the Five Elements Grotto Heaven as a nascent 'Spiritual Embryo.'

With the 'Nine Apertures and Eight Holes' in place, the Grotto Heaven pulsed with an ineffable 'Vitality.'

Henceforth, this realm could 'breathe' like a living being, vastly superior to those stagnant and 'unresponsive' Grotto Heavens.

The seventeen submerged water veins beneath the Sea Eyes pulsed like seventeen Water Dragons.

The world’s core resembled a Dragon Ball, their ultimate pursuit!

The Yin-Yang Kan Li Array symbolized 'Water and Fire in Harmony,' its poles situated at the Grotto Heaven's north and south, sustained by those respective realms.

Complementing each other, the Qiankun Ten Thousand Spirits Array and the Yin-Yang Kan Li Array were utterly indispensable!

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Unbeknownst to them, the day of the millennial gathering had arrived once more.

Zhao Sheng, Zhao Xuanjing, Zhao Hongyun, Eternal Night, and Wu Lei materialized atop Stone Mountain.

Upon their reunion, Zhao Xuanjing's expression shifted subtly.

He gazed with astonishment, repeatedly scrutinizing the Second Ancestor, Zhao Hongyun, exclaiming in disbelief, "Hongyun, have you surmounted the Majestic Wind Tribulation?!"

His exclamation stunned everyone, drawing all eyes to Zhao Hongyun.

Zhao Hongyun replied with an air of serene composure, "With the Fire Extinguishing Immortal Technique and the Small Wind Stabilizing Pearl in my possession, the Heavenly Fire and Majestic Wind Tribulations posed no significant challenge!"

No significant challenge? Preposterous!

All who heard this mentally rolled their eyes, yearning to denounce the ostentatious display.

Despite their thoughts, Zhao Xuanjing’s inner shock remained undiminished.

Recalling his own harrowing ordeal, Zhao Xuanjing briefly found himself speechless.

However, contemplating Zhao Hongyun's legendary fortune and numerous improbable triumphs, he swiftly regained composure.

When one possessed luck rivaling the heavens, any astounding event was to be expected.

After a fleeting moment of surprise, Zhao Sheng, Eternal Night, Wu Lei, and the others stepped forward to offer their congratulations to the Second Ancestor.

Accepting their felicitations with a smile, Zhao Hongyun suddenly produced a golden silk scroll from his sleeve and presented it to Zhao Sheng.

"Chonghe, safeguard this well; it shall prove immensely useful in the future," Zhao Hongyun advised with care.

Slightly perplexed, Zhao Sheng accepted the scroll cautiously, storing it deep within the Grotto Heaven.

At this juncture, Zhao Xuanjing cast a meaningful glance towards the Second Ancestor.

The Second Ancestor understood instantly, activating the Grotto Heaven Halo before ushering Eternal Night, Zhao Luo Mo, and the others into the Heavenly Destiny Grotto Heaven.

Their arrangements with the Second Ancestor's avatar were already set, requiring no further discussion.

With only the three of them remaining on the mountaintop, Zhao Sheng adopted a solemn expression, summoned the Grotto Heaven Halo, and guided the two Old Ancestors into the Five Elements Grotto Heaven.

Not long after their arrival, aided by the Grotto Heaven's authority, the two Old Ancestors rapidly grasped the entirety of the Five Elements Grotto Heaven's situation after a thorough examination.

There was no question!

Bolstered by the two formidable arrays, the Five Elements Grotto Heaven was 'as solid as solidified gold,' its capabilities at least two tiers beyond its current level, nearing the stage where quantity fundamentally transmuted into quality.

Observing the two lost in contemplation, Zhao Sheng stated plainly, "Old Ancestor, Second Ancestor! Now that all preparations are complete, I believe it is time for us to reveal ourselves to the wider world."

Upon hearing this, Second Ancestor Zhao Hongyun instinctively shook his head, replying, "It is not yet appropriate! The duration has been too brief; it would be better to temper it patiently for another few hundred years."

Zhao Xuanjing concurred with advice, "Chonghe, you exhibit excessive haste. Wait until you have fully mastered these two arrays, then making an appearance will not be too late."

Though their words held logic, Zhao Sheng harbored his own distinct perspective.

He stated with fervor, "Esteemed Old Ancestors, I grasp your apprehensions. Nevertheless, as the saying goes, 'seize the opportune moment.' My spirit is currently at its apex; should this momentum falter, who can predict when it might resurface?"

"Furthermore! With both of you Great Venerables safeguarding my flank, what is there to dread?!"

Finally, Zhao Sheng directed his gaze towards the two Old Ancestors, his spirit soaring, his eyes alight with unshakeable resolve.

"Well spoken, such grand ambition!" Zhao Xuanjing exclaimed upon hearing this. "In that case, revealing ourselves is not without merit."

Witnessing this, the Second Ancestor, Zhao Hongyun, could only offer a nod of assent.

Not long thereafter, the trio departed from the Five Elements Cave Heaven, making their return to the summit of Stone Mountain.

More than half a year elapsed, and Zhao Luo Mo, Eternal Night, and the others took their leave, one by one.

Zhao Sheng then rejoined the Five Elements Cave Heaven, bearing a Ten Thousand Years of Good Fortune Pearl.

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Time marches onward, and years swiftly fade!

After thirty-seven years, on a particular day, an exceptionally radiant Divine Light erupted, piercing the profound darkness of the Second Divine Palace Heaven.

Within the immense, boundless, and limitless void, this brilliant Divine Light, which fractured the gloom, rapidly coalesced into a colossal, majestic 'Planet' adorned with swirling blues and whites.

This celestial body blazed with dazzling intensity, projecting an infinite spectrum of vibrant hues.

The sudden emergence of the Five Elements Cave Heaven instantly drew the attention of the Great Powers of the Unification Realm, who lay concealed within the diverse hidden pockets of the Divine Palace Heaven.

In mere moments, waves of Divine Thought, some profound and encompassing, others ethereal and wispy, or even overtly violent, surged forth from the depths of the Void, all converging upon this expansive Grotto Heaven, spanning over a million miles in diameter.

From the recesses of a forgotten ruin enveloped by a stellar nebula, an individual meditating was roused, casting their gaze into the distant darkness. They suddenly exclaimed, "Hoh, such a substantial Grotto Heaven! Could it be that another Daoist intends to harness the power of a star to transcend their tribulation?"

"Magnificent! With a fellow Daoist appearing, my own path feels less solitary!" From the heart of a smooth, spherical Giant Stone, a faint flicker of firelight escaped, followed by the dispersal of undulating energy currents.

"Considering the Grotto Heaven's location, it appears to be in proximity to the Zhao Divine Continent. Might this Grotto Heaven belong to a colleague of the Zhao Family within the Unification Realm?"

"...Da Mozi, Shenglongzi, and that Golden-haired Baboon? Of the three, Shenglongzi is the one who primarily cultivates the Five Elements Dao... It seems likely it is indeed him."

"...Nay, nay! Shenglongzi achieved Unification less than ten thousand years ago; what merit or skill does he possess to have expanded his Grotto Heaven to such a scale?"

"This Grotto Heaven exhibits perfect balance with the Five Elements, and its temporal-spatial dome is as unyielding as diamond... Truly exceptional! This humble Daoist intends to join the spectacle; I am on my way!"

As a surge of Divine Thought swept through the surrounding expanse, a segment of the dark Void suddenly ruptured. A white-haired elder, possessing an immortal-like visage, emerged with stately grace, each stride spanning billions of miles, swiftly closing the distance to the Five Elements Cave Heaven.

"Halt, newcomer!" Just as this individual endeavored to approach the Five Elements Cave Heaven more closely, a colossal figure, standing ten thousand feet tall, materialized, precisely obstructing their advance.

At the booming intonation of the voice, the newcomer indeed ceased their movement.

"Haha, I was wondering who it might be? It turns out to be Zhao Xianglong! Do you recognize me?"

The moment these words were uttered,

The sudden emergence of the Five Elements Cave Heaven instantly drew the attention of the Great Powers of the Unification Realm, who lay concealed within the diverse hidden pockets of the Divine Palace Heaven.

In mere moments, waves of Divine Thought, some profound and encompassing, others ethereal and wispy, or even overtly violent, surged forth from the depths of the Void, all converging upon this expansive Grotto Heaven, spanning over a million miles in diameter.

From the recesses of a forgotten ruin enveloped by a stellar nebula, an individual meditating was roused, casting their gaze into the distant darkness. They suddenly exclaimed, "Hoh, such a substantial Grotto Heaven! Could it be that another Daoist intends to harness the power of a star to transcend their tribulation?"

"Magnificent! With a fellow Daoist appearing, my own path feels less solitary!" From the heart of a smooth, spherical Giant Stone, a faint flicker of firelight escaped, followed by the dispersal of undulating energy currents.

"Considering the Grotto Heaven's location, it appears to be in proximity to the Zhao Divine Continent. Might this Grotto Heaven belong to a colleague of the Zhao Family within the Unification Realm?"