Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension

Chapter 1221: Chapter 665: A Strike at the Limit of This Realm

The Golden Robed Taoist, seeing this, secretly breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly explained:

"Master, you are not aware. This Sealing Demon Crystal comes from the Equatorial Ring Domain of our realm. It was excavated from a bottomless ancient site. This crystal is a rare and invaluable treasure, formed by absorbing the power of space-time for countless ages, and it seals within it a piece of Outer Heaven Demon Star Filth Bone."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhao Sheng’s eyes lit up.

The Equatorial Ring Domain is the demarcation between the northern and southern realms of the Taisu Spiritual Realm, isolated by Immortals since the ancient times into an independent boundary.

According to rumors, the Equatorial Ring Domain is a Spirit Realm battlefield. When any foreign enemy invades this realm, the first thing to break is the Celestial Star Battle Formation, and the second is the Equatorial Ring Domain.

For this reason, the Equatorial Ring Domain is filled with countless war relics from ancient times to thousands of years ago.

Though these war relics have been cleared countless times, there are still countless treasures waiting to be excavated from them by future generations.

Most importantly, every venue for the centennial Great Academy Competition is carefully selected from some war relic within the Equatorial Ring Domain.

Hearing the words "Equatorial Ring Domain," Zhang Fengxian’s eyes shimmered slightly as he subtly perked up his ears.

Zhao Sheng placed his hand on the jade box, gently stroking it, and said, "Your palace truly puts in a lot of effort. This... is excellent! I will accept this item."

The Golden Robed Taoist, noticing this treasure had touched the other’s heart, was relieved and proudly explained the second jade box:

"This treasure right here is a Spirit Treasure Level Elixir furnace, known as the Spiritual Treasure Divine Fire Tripod. This treasure contains Fire and Wood Two Laws Divine Prohibition and is the relic of a Sixth Rank Alchemy Master from our palace. It’s exceptionally effective for refining elixirs above Fifth Rank. Unfortunately, the divine prohibition inside the cauldron is slightly incomplete, but it is still a valuable treasure."

The Golden Robed Taoist, able to produce such treasures, obviously had gathered quite a bit of information about Zhao Sheng in advance, intending to cater to his preferences.

Zhao Sheng waved his hand, and two seven-colored Crystal Stones, about the size of longan fruits, appeared on the table, each flashing with terrifyingly intense and varied bright Thunder Light.

Strong fluctuations of the Thunder Law erupted from these seven-colored Crystal Stones, making the Golden Robed Taoist’s hair stand on end, looking somewhat awkward.

Seeing this, Zhao Sheng waved his hand, emitting a purple Thunder Light Shield to cover these seven-colored Thunder Crystals, simultaneously suppressing the majority of the law fluctuations.

The Golden Robed Taoist let out a sigh of relief and then, eyes shining, stared at the seven-colored Thunder Crystals on the table in shock and exclaimed, "Is this... the Thunder Movement Law Crystal?!"

"Good eye power, indeed, these are crystals imbued with the power of the Thunder Law. I wonder, what price is your palace willing to offer?" Zhao Sheng asked with a calm demeanor.

Law crystals are precious, rare treasures that can appear only in special areas where a certain Taoist Law has absolutely dominated, repelling almost all other Taoist Laws.

For any high-level cultivator, especially Great Power Cultivators above the Unification Realm, law crystals and Spirit Core Fragments are both essential commodities that they would seize upon with determination.

The former is not only used to comprehend the Taoist Law but is also a means of exchange between Taoists of the same realm.

The latter is used to expand one’s Lifebound Cave Heaven, enhancing the power of the Spirit Core.

These two Thunder Law Crystals were a part of what he fortuitously picked up in the center of the Mystic Iron Thunder Domain, while honing his will and mana there.

The Golden Robed Taoist, eyes burning with passion, knew this was his chance to achieve great merit.

It’s known that the owner behind the Qi Hai Palace is a concubine of a Unification Realm Great Power Cultivator...

If he could present this to her, it would undoubtedly delight the Palace Master, leading to promotions and honors, possibly even receiving tutelage under the Palace Master.

"Reporting to Master, Law Crystals have always had value but no market. Though I greatly wish to acquire these Thunder Crystals, I currently cannot bring forth treasures of equal worth. Unless... we withdraw the grand treasure, and also..."

While speaking, the Golden Robed Taoist glanced at the Space Jade Box on the table, the implication was clear.

Zhao Sheng generously replied, "No problem! You can take all the law crystals. The treasures on the table, I will accept them. As for the grand treasure, it’s unnecessary. After your return, you can make up the difference with time-space treasures like the Pocket World Jade."

The reason for his generosity was the Qi Hai Palace’s channel of treasure collection, especially those relating to the Outer Continent and the secrets within the Equatorial Ring Domain.

At this moment, Dai Yiping couldn’t hold back his anxiety, as the deal seemed to conclude, finally couldn’t help reminding, "Master, please reconsider! Our sect’s Taoist Academy spans across the Da Kun Continent, with a trading network deeply embedded in each continent of the Spirit Realm, what treasure can’t we obtain, why so..."

"No need to say more, my decision is made," Zhao Sheng abruptly interrupted him.

The Golden Robed Taoist patted his chest and confidently proclaimed, "Senior Zhao, your high-ulterior motives, I cannot let you suffer a loss. Once back, I’ll quickly bring the necessary time-space treasures. Also, I will report the good intentions of the senior to our Palace Master. Knowing the Palace Master’s character, I believe the rewards from the Palace Master will exceed your expectations."

This person, sent to explore new domains, was surely an intelligent one, able to guess Zhao Sheng’s unstated intentions almost entirely.

Zhao Sheng nodded slightly, casually closing the last jade box, and said lightly, "Our academy awaits in anticipation!"

A moment later, the Golden Robed Taoist, full of excitement, flew out the window, turning into a streak of flowing light, immediately rushing into the palace building opposite.

"Master, clearly they had requests of us, we should have taken the opportunity to exploit them heavily. You were too generous just now," Dai Yiping couldn’t help but say again.

"Feng’er, the contents of this are yours," Zhao Sheng, ignoring Dai Yiping, reached over, took the last jade box, and handed it to Zhang Fengxian.

This jade box contained a Void Instant Transfer Talisman.

To other Divinity Transformation cultivators, this talisman was almost equivalent to a lifeline.

Yet to Zhao Sheng, it was less precious than a piece of Pocket World Jade.

Zhang Fengxian accepted the jade box without any hesitation or embarrassment.

This sight made Dai Yiping feel heartache, inwardly calling it uncanny, thinking the academy master was too "generous" with treasured talismans casually given away.

A low-ranking Golden Core Master like him had no use for such high-level talismans; it would be better gifted to him!

He dared to guarantee with his life, offering to buy this Void Instant Transfer Talisman at any cost.

Soon after the Golden Robed Taoist departed, one after another Outer Domain Trading Group leaders arrived at the suite, proactively offering Door Greeting Gifts.

Of course, none matched the rarity and preciousness of any treasure offered by the Golden Robed Taoist.

Outer Domain Trading Groups came to Jinghai City for business, and it was customary to visit the host here.

Zhao Sheng, as master of the Taoist Academy, was the highest mountain on Beijun Island, naturally holding the highest status in Jinghai City — not the first to visit him, then whom else would they see?

As the sun set, Jinghai City entered its most bustling and lively phase of the day.

After Zhang Fengxian escorted the guests out of the suite on behalf of his master, he turned and re-entered the room when suddenly a commotion broke out on the street.

A disturbance was heard from afar as many pedestrians and carriages hurried to the sides, instantly clearing out a direct and expansive avenue.

Dai Yiping let out a cold snort, suddenly raising his head towards the outside: "Hmph! With the master present, who dares to behave so arrogantly?"

Zhao Sheng, comfortably drinking alone, seemed not to lift his head, yet in truth, every movement within a hundred miles was all in his "heart."

At the street’s end, abundant crimson light slowly ascended, akin to the rising of the sun, or the sudden spill of heavenly light, with red clouds burning across the sky.

In less than two breaths, ethereal Immortal Music sounded from the high sky afar, and from afar the crimson light spread over, directly crossing half the city and extending to infinity.

From afar, it looked like a celestial light road paved and laid, imposing a majestic aura, dominating the entire city.

Zhao Sheng focused his spirit, seeing clearly that at the end of that crimson light road...