Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension

Chapter 1423: Chapter 764: I’m Back

"Taoist Qi, since you came to see me today, I assume you have some good news to share with this old man?" Zhao Sheng could tell that good news was imminent as soon as this demon sought him out, so he teased with elation.

Qi Wu Yan rubbed the corner of his nose, speaking with respect and envy, "You truly have divine foresight, Elder. The other day, I pleaded with the ancestral elder in the clan, and finally persuaded him to make an exception, allowing me to bring two treasures to you. These two treasures might just resolve a crisis for you!"

Hmm?

Upon hearing this, Zhao Sheng was both surprised and delighted. He decisively released his will field, blocking out the surrounding view before looking sharply at his counterpart.

Qi Wu Yan witnessed this and slightly opened his mouth, spitting out two exquisite trinkets: one was a small green and translucent horn with a diameter of three inches, and the other was an oval-shaped white scale.

The surfaces of the horn and scale both displayed tens of thousands of strange patterns, as if they had naturally grown that way.

"Elder, these two treasures are relics of our ancestral predecessors. The horn is named ’Sky-Breaking’ and originates from the third generation ancestor, containing the total mana of six generations of ancestors before their passing. It can break through all spaces and barriers, even easily penetrating the barriers of Grotto Heaven.

And this ’Inch River Star Talisman’ is even more invaluable. It was refined by the second-generation ancestor, and its function is very singular—solely for escape. Once activated, you can instantly teleport to a place several Constant Years away. Even the greatest powers in the Integration Realm won’t be able to track you..."

Qi Wu Yan’s expression was filled with pride as he spoke these final words.

"Marvelous! These two treasures are exactly what I’ve been yearning for," Zhao Sheng clapped his hands and laughed, immediately asking, "You must name your price, as I must have them!"

Qi Wu Yan’s gaze swept over the "mountainous pile" of treasures on the ground, yet his eyes remained emotionless; instead, he looked directly at Zhao Sheng, speaking with utmost sincerity, "I dare not deceive you, Elder. I have encountered a grave issue here and wish for your assistance. As a gesture of my sincerity, these two treasures can serve as your reward. If this matter is resolved smoothly, not only will I be immensely grateful, but my entire clan will regard you as a benefactor."

Having finished, Qi Wu Yan voluntarily presented the treasures to Zhao Sheng, silently awaiting his response.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Sheng felt a slight heaviness in his heart, knowing that the "grave issue" mentioned must be a colossal problem; otherwise, he wouldn’t have willingly offered up two "priceless" heavy treasures.

However...

"I agree!"

Zhao Sheng’s mind raced with countless thoughts, and his will field suddenly rippled as he spoke, seeing the two treasures swiftly fly up, vanishing into his sleeves in an instant.

"Alright, you can tell me about the grave issue now."

Seeing this, Qi Wu Yan was overjoyed, immediately transmitting the story of the issue’s origin.

A moment later, Zhao Sheng’s face was filled with uncertainty, his gaze occasionally drifting towards the White Tower outside, pondering thoughts known only to himself.

Indeed, it was a "life-threatening" matter!

The truth was that Qi Wu Yan wanted to explore that Sky-reaching White Tower but feared the perilous journey, so he wished to recruit some "companions" for the road.

The higher the cultivation of the companions, the better, and Zhao Sheng happened to fall into his view at this opportune moment.

Although Qi Wu Yan’s words weren’t entirely clear, Zhao Sheng inferred from his speech that not only had an ancestor fallen within the tower, but a treasure of immense importance to the Pi Xi Clan was also involved.

This expedition into the tower was not only about retrieving the ancestral remains but also about reclaiming those "treasures," whether they were profound legacies or something else.

In any case, it was supremely important to the Pi Xi Clan.

"Elder, the entrance to the White Tower opens every ten Ruins Years, each time remaining open for seven days. After seven days, the gate closes again. The nearest opening is in eight months and seven days, so we still have plenty of time." Qi Wu Yan cautiously added, observing Zhao Sheng’s expression.

"Hmm." Zhao Sheng slightly nodded, indicating a certain acquiescence before quickly focusing his spirit on the two treasures.

After all, refining treasures takes time, and he had spent considerable days in the Endless Tower, where the space-time repellent force had grown much stronger than initially.

One could say his time left here was limited.

Perceiving the situation, Qi Wu Yan clasped his chest in salute, silently retreating.

Subsequently, Zhao Sheng collected all the treasures on the ground, sitting cross-legged with the horn in one hand and the talisman in the other, he began refining the treasures in full view.

In an instant, waves of incredibly powerful will ripples expanded outward, forcing surrounding life forms to flee in panic, quickly clearing a large area around him.

...

In the blink of an eye, several years passed.

On this day, in a corner of the cave heaven shrouded by demon fog, a figure appeared out of thin air in the sky—it was Zhao Sheng, who had returned to the Lower Realm.

Glancing around, Zhao Sheng wasted no time, channeling his mana as vast as the sea into the Jade Horn in his hand.

Simultaneously, the Inch River Star Talisman shone brilliantly, enveloping his entire body.

"Sky-Breaking Horn, go!"

With a fierce shout, the Exquisite Jade Horn suddenly shot skyward, transforming in an instant into a giant Pi Xi beast over a hundred feet tall.

With a mighty roar, the beast charged into the void before it, most of its body penetrating the void, creating a multi-colored void hole hundreds of feet wide.

Elated, Zhao Sheng immediately unleashed the full power of the Inch River Star Talisman, turning himself into a beam of clear light that merged into the massive concave void hole, disappearing without a trace.

Just as the clear light crossed the Grotto Heaven barrier, a series of earth-shattering roars erupted from deep within the cave heaven.

"Ah... You actually escaped. Damn it, damn it!! I swear, no matter where you flee in the future, I will personally capture you alive and refine you into the most lowly demon slave to be toyed with for ten thousand years... Ah, you despicable and cunning Human Clan degenerate!"

As the thunderous roars and curses echoed throughout the cave heaven, the blood and flesh continent below, stretching tens of thousands of miles, began to fracture and sink, while billions of Demon Puppets dissipated into smoke...

Yet, it was all just impotent rage. The real Zhao Sheng had long since teleported over tens of Constant Years away, leaving no trace.

...

In the present Void Sea, the boundless void was pitch black.

A beam of clear light suddenly tore through the darkness, descending into reality from the immeasurable Void Realm.

Soon after, the clear light faded away, revealing Zhao Sheng’s figure.

The next moment, as his Divine Thought majestically swept across hundreds of thousands of miles of surrounding void, Zhao Sheng’s slightly anxious heart immediately calmed down.

The surrounding void was dark and empty, indistinguishable from the most ordinary outer space.

Perhaps this place was in a desolate region of the universe, with not a trace of starlight in sight. Even Zhao Sheng didn’t know exactly where he was.

However, he quickly ceased to be lost, with a flick of his hand producing an ancient compass. After channeling a strand of mana into it, the compass needle began spinning wildly.

A breath later, the needle slowly came to a halt, finally pointing in a certain direction.

Following the direction indicated by the needle, Zhao Sheng looked up, his gaze sharp and bright, as if piercing through the thick darkness to see the grand star system steeped in war.

For a moment, his thoughts surged like the tide, murmuring to himself:

"I’ve returned!"