Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension

Chapter 1435: Chapter 776: Washing Away the Past, Nine Nether Tower Reopens

Three days later, at the back mountain of Dragon Head Peak.

In the depths of the Bitter Prison Cave, the tightly closed Golden Essence Gate quietly opened. Zhao Sheng flicked his robe sleeves and stepped inside.

Sensing someone entering, the chanting echoing in the chamber gradually fell silent. Red Dragon Son continued to sit facing the wall, but his back appeared somewhat desolate.

“Father, you don’t need to persuade me. After I have completely awakened, I have already returned to the Great Freedom, the ultimate bliss here—”

Before Red Dragon Son could finish speaking, Zhao Sheng’s face suddenly turned stern, and with a single step, he instantly arrived behind Red Dragon Son.

Then, he extended his right hand, with five fingers wide open, pressing onto the top of Red Dragon Son’s head.

The next second, streams of clear light burst forth from his palm, like flowing water, gently permeating into Red Dragon Son’s Purple Mansion Soul Sea.

Red Dragon Son seemed to sense an enormous crisis, and instantly shouted anxiously, “Wait… stop! Father, no—ah!”

With a miserable scream, Red Dragon Son’s body trembled violently, his unseen face twisted in agony, his eyes vacant and rolled back, devoid of any black.

“Alas, don’t blame your father, blame those Red Eyebrow Demon Path. Once you’ve washed away all past memories, you will be reborn… Wash away the dust and purify the spirit, may the soul return!”

Zhao Sheng’s expression was serene, as he performed the God Washing Technique, murmuring to himself.

The God Washing Technique is a unique Secret Technique handed down from the Taiyi Spirit Palace.

Without damaging the Divine Soul, this technique can not only completely erase all of a person’s memories but even fabricate new memories for the one under the spell.

Therefore, the God Washing Technique is also known as the Brainwashing Technique.

A few days ago, Zhao Sheng had only obtained the first half of the Secret Technique from Wu Yue, the Washing God Chapter, while the second half, the Heavenly Soldier Chapter, is strictly confidential within the Taiyi Spirit Palace, never transmitted outside. Only a few within the Qintian Guard have been passed the Heavenly Soldier Secret Technique.

After a while, Zhao Sheng slowly withdrew his right hand, then with a thought, turned Red Dragon Son around.

Looking at the innocent and confused Red Dragon Son, his expression slightly relaxed, and then, suddenly, his eyes brightened, causing Red Dragon Son to immediately roll his eyes and fall unconscious.

With a thought, Red Dragon Son slowly floated up, his body gently lying flat, as if lying on an invisible bed.

Zhao Sheng turned and walked toward the door, with Red Dragon Son following him, as if guided by an invisible thread.

Passing through the deep, dark passage, Zhao Sheng walked out of the Bitter Prison Cave, wearing a smile.

Outside the Bitter Prison Cave, a dark mass of people kneeled, roughly counting, close to two thousand people.

Looking around, nearly everyone was strong and muscular, known for their naturally strong physiques and extraordinary energy.

As soon as Zhao Sheng appeared, a burly man at the front quickly bowed and called out, “Grandson Zhao Rixiao pays respect to Grandfather, wishing Grandfather eternal happiness and longevity!”

Following Zhao Rixiao’s words, other grandsons bowed in succession, chanting in unison, “Wishing Great Ancestor (Ancestor), eternal happiness and longevity.”

Zhao Sheng nodded slightly, speaking gently, “No need for excessive ceremony, all of you may rise!”

“Grandson complies with the decree!”

Zhao Rixiao bowed again and stood cautiously. Over a thousand behind him also bowed and stood, each silent as chicks, not daring to make a sound.

Zhao Rixiao is Red Dragon Son’s eldest son, and thus Zhao Sheng’s direct grandson.

However, Zhao Sheng had disappeared for centuries, causing his image in the grandchildren’s memory to become increasingly blurred and revered.

This led to today’s scene.

Zhao Sheng looked at Zhao Rixiao, instructing, “Xiao’er, you bring your father back to Hidden Dragon Peak, keep him strictly contained. Treat him as usual, but do not let him interact with too many people, nor allow him to leave Hidden Dragon Peak. Do you understand?”

Zhao Rixiao tightened his body and respectfully replied, “Grandson remembers, he will certainly fulfill Grandfather’s instructions.”

Zhao Sheng nodded, continuing, “Alright, now you take Red Dragon Son away, and everyone else may disperse.”

As soon as Zhao Rixiao heard, he immediately stepped forward, extending his arms, cradling his father in his arms, and retreating.

Several other grandsons hesitated but, due to Zhao Sheng’s awe-inspiring presence, didn’t dare to speak hastily, fearing leaving a bad impression in Grandfather’s heart.

Zhao Sheng glanced over, already seeing everyone’s expressions, but acted as if he hadn’t seen a thing.

Children and grandchildren have their own fortunes; he had no time to meddle in such trivial matters.

Casually, Zhao Sheng took out a Sumeru Ring and tossed it into Zhao Rixiao’s arms.

Then, before everyone’s eyes, he suddenly vanished into thin air.

…

After more than seven hundred years, Dragon Claw Peak at the southwest of Wolong Mountain Range, once again became lively.

From morning onwards, light after light arrived from all directions, landing on the square in front of Dragon Claw Peak.

By midday, the square was bustling, densely packed with people, and the crowd exceeded three thousand.

Each newcomer to the square soon had their gaze drawn to the nine-story tower in the center of the square, their eyes filled with ardor and desire.

That high tower trial from over seven hundred years ago had long become a family legend.

Every ancestor who participated in the first high tower trial gained tremendous power, with even two Divinity Transformation Ancestors emerging, and more than a dozen Nascent Souls.

Thus, over seven hundred years later, upon learning that the second high tower trial would commence, those eligible rushed to register as quickly as possible, afraid of missing out due to full quota.

As the Great Sun rose to midday, two Divine Transformation Ancestors of the Zhao Family, Zhao Xiandu and Zhao San Yue, arrived together.

Upon seeing the two ancestors arrive, the crowd on the square fervently bowed in greeting.

These new family generations grew up hearing the legendary stories of the two ancestors, thus they deeply admired them.

However, it brought great regret not to see the legendary Ancestor today.

Yet, they were unaware that Zhao Sheng was already stationed at the Nine Nether Tower, fully unfolding the Law Illusion Realm, awaiting the younger generations to enter for trial.

Zhao Xiandu glanced at the sky, said a few simple words, then announced the start of the trial.

The younger family members promptly bowed, then one by one, stepped into the tower gate and vanished.

Once everyone entered the Nine Nether Tower, Zhao Xiandu suddenly looked at Zhao San Yue beside him, saying with emotion: “In the blink of an eye, seven hundred years have passed, I never thought I would see the Nine Nether Tower’s second opening. San Yue, do you think anyone can reach the Ninth Layer this time?”

Zhao San Yue, dressed in plain clothes and barefoot, replied calmly, “Perhaps yes, perhaps no. Those predestined by heaven cannot be forced!”

Zhao Xiandu shook his head, lamenting, “Predestined ones? I truly want to know what defines predestined! I have no hope of Returning to Void this life, but you, not only have you reached Perfect God Transformation, but also breached the Will Barrier, close to Returning to Void. Truly, it makes one… envious!”

At the end, Zhao Xiandu couldn’t contain his emotions, finally voicing the most genuine feeling: envy!

Zhao San Yue, with a calm demeanor, gazed at the tower, casually saying, “Someone has entered the second layer, guess who?”

Startled, Zhao Xiandu chuckled, forgetting his previous slip, then eagerly speculated: “Among this group, Zhao Tianran has the highest potential, it should be him.

No, it’s Zhao Chongguang, whose insight is profound, seeing through the first Law Illusion Realm effortlessly… Zhao Rixian has advanced to Nascent Soul, by cultivation, he could also be likely.”

Zhao San Yue quietly listened to Zhao Xiandu analyzing potential candidates, his gaze unwaveringly fixed on the tower.