Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension

Chapter 1598: Chapter 860: Hengxu Square, Return to the Divine Continent (2)

The sky was gloomy, the clouds above densely layered, and deep within the clouds, strange and inexplicable roars were occasionally heard.

The surrounding air was hot and oppressive, countless eerie whispers incessantly infiltrated the mind, causing an increasing sense of oppression and anxiety.

The ground was as white as snow, appearing smooth and delicate, but rather than some kind of jade, it seemed like some kind of bone material.

Zhao Sheng looked eastward, his eyes suddenly revealing a trace of astonishment.

Only because, five or six miles away, a large hole suddenly broke through the cloud layer in the sky, with starlight shining through the opening, completely enveloping the dilapidated workshop below.

From afar, it seemed like a thick beam of light towering between heaven and earth, with the Nameless workshop right inside the beam.

From afar, the workshop appeared peaceful, with many figures moving in and out.

Zhao Sheng’s eyes flickered, feeling both surprised and doubtful: “Is this really Gui Yuan Ruins? Why has it changed so much! Could the Trajectory Diagram have gone awry?”

Thinking this, he stepped towards the workshop a few miles away.

A moment later, Zhao Sheng smoothly entered the dilapidated workshop.

As soon as he crossed the boundary of starlight, the whispers around his ears abruptly vanished.

Zhao Sheng felt a sense of relief, as if relieved of an invisible shackle.

Looking around, the workshop was not large, with only a cross-shaped street and scattered old buildings on both sides.

Each was unique; some were two-story wooden buildings, others resembled small mountains with doors carved into the mountainsides.

Some looked like ancient temples, with an Immortal Seal plaque above the entrance reading “No Light Temple” in ink.

Other buildings included an ancient bronze hall, a sea ship with broken masts, a stone tower covered in cracks, and…

Zhao Sheng walked along the street, amazed and shocked by the bizarre and ancient “buildings” on both sides.

These were not merely buildings but clearly manifest “Grotto Heavens.”

It was evident that they were all magically transported here by some supreme being using Supreme Divine Power, eventually placed in this workshop.

Everything before him was so reminiscent of the past “Gui Xu Square,” perhaps this is Gui Xu Square twenty thousand years later!

As his thoughts raced, Zhao Sheng suddenly stepped forward and stopped a green-eyed, white-skinned Human Cultivator.

He bowed and said, “Greetings, Taoist friend. I am new to your land; may I ask what place this is?”

The green-eyed cultivator looked him over for a moment, then suddenly said in a low voice, “This is Hengxu Square. If you accidentally entered here, you better leave soon, as this isn’t a favorable place.”

After speaking, the green-eyed cultivator instinctively looked up at the sky and then walked past Zhao Sheng.

Upon hearing the term “Hengxu Square,” Zhao Sheng instantaneously understood everything.

It turned out he mistakenly arrived at Hengxu rather than his intended Gui Xu.

Gui Xu and Hengxu are two sides of the same coin, collectively known as Gui Yuan Ruins.

In a past life, he had no connection with Hengxu, unexpectedly arriving here on his first venture in this life.

Thinking this, Zhao Sheng, influenced by the green-eyed cultivator, instinctively looked up at the sky as well.

The next moment, he was shocked, seeing countless stars.

Deep in the cloud’s opening, splendid and beautiful stars covered the void, forming a magnificent Star River.

The Star River wound and stretched, resembling a constellation of stars, akin to a Dragon Serpent lasting countless Constant Years, unbelievably grand.

Just one glance caused Zhao Sheng’s spirit to tremble, his eyes nearly blinded by the starlight, both pupils aching unbearably, tears of blood involuntarily flowing from the corners of his eyes.

He quickly lowered his head, not daring to gaze directly at the sky again.

At that moment, nearby came a sudden smirk: “Haha, another fool has arrived!”

Zhao Sheng wiped away the blood tears, looked towards the voice, and saw a Shorty with a head as large as a bucket, wearing a Red Robe and looking at him with a dubious expression.

Feeling moved, Zhao Sheng immediately walked over, bowed, and asked: “I’ve just arrived at Hengxu Square, and know nothing of its taboos. Taoist friend seems quite knowledgeable about this place; could you enlighten me?”

As he spoke, Zhao Sheng took a Top-grade Spirit Stone from his robe and offered it to the Shorty.

The Shorty’s eyes lit up, quickly grabbing the Top-grade Spirit Stone and tucking it into his robe.

“No problem, no problem. I know Hengxu Square well. Speaking of taboos here, there are quite a few. The greatest taboo is the group of Gang Sha Star Lords. They’re a bunch of undead monsters; once you provoke them, even dying would be difficult.

The second taboo is the ‘Managers’ of each Grotto Heaven…”

“… besides the three taboos, one cannot leave Hengxu Square for too long, no fighting in the workshop, and no stealing or forcibly taking others’ possessions… violating the workshop rules leads to a fate worse than death…”

The Shorty, having received the Spirit Stone, was quite professional, explaining many taboos here, repeatedly reminding him not to offend the Master of the Market, the Gangsha Immortal Monarch.

Zhao Sheng listened intently, gaining a gradual understanding of Hengxu Square, and suddenly a clever idea flashed in his mind.

Soon after, the Shorty cheerfully took two Top-grade Spirit Stones and left eagerly.

Watching him leave, Zhao Sheng retraced his gaze and continued shopping in the workshop.

He spent an hour walking through every corner of the workshop, finally confirming there were forty-two “Grotto Heavens” here.

After pondering for a moment, Zhao Sheng walked near the ancient temple, then chose a section of deserted temple wall to sit beside.

He removed his Daoist robe, laid it on the ground, and took out a dozen “items” from his robe, placing them atop.

These included a top-grade flying sword, an alchemy furnace containing High-level Spirit Pills, a Principle Crystal, several pieces of Star Iron, and seven Pocket World Jades.

Zhao Sheng sat upon the wall, seriously setting up his stall.

Before long, an Immortal Ruins Guest stopped in front of his stall, quickly eyeing a particular treasure and began haggling with him.

After a bout of verbal sparring, Zhao Sheng sold the High Grade Magical Treasure flying sword for ten Pocket World Jades.

After the customer left with the sword, no one visited his stall for a long time.

Zhao Sheng was in no hurry; after all, his main purpose wasn’t solely selling goods.

Thus, he stayed in Hengxu Square, day after day.

Seven or eight Ruins passed, and he still hadn’t seen any Gang Sha Star Lords.

It seems that meeting them requires multiple visits.

Seeing time running short, Zhao Sheng packed up his stall, no longer resisting the surrounding space-time repulsion, and vanished on the spot, successfully returning to the Lower Realm.

…

Taiyi Spirit Realm, Ten Thousand Peak Spirit Domain, Zhao Clan Ancestral Land.

That day, the sky was high and clear, with no clouds in sight.

Amidst the southeast of the Divine Land Ancestral Land, in a courtyard on Hualong Island, a person suddenly appeared.

Zhao Sheng landed on the ground, looked around, and saw everything unchanged from before he left, feeling a sudden sense of relief.

At that moment, nearly a hundred flowing lights hovered and swirled above the courtyard.

Zhao Sheng beckoned, and all flowing lights descended, transforming into Jade Talismans.

He released a strand of Divine Thought, silently enveloping all Jade Talismans as vast quantities of information surged into his mind.

Instantly, he read the information within the Jade Talismans and understood the major events that occurred to the Zhao Family after he left.

The most significant event now had some signs of resolution.

Though the Three Ancestors hadn’t explicitly stated, they hinted within the Jade Talismans.

The power of the Ten Lands Zhao Clan was vast, easily gathering the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures needed.

Zhao Sheng calculated the time, guessing Zhao Xuanjing may have already begun attempting to refine the Small Wind Stabilizing Pearl.

Unsure of how long it would take for him to refine this Small Wind Stabilizing Pearl.

Thinking this, Zhao Sheng took out a stack of Jade Talismans, input a strand of Divine Thought into each, then activated them one by one.

Suddenly, streams of flowing light shot into the sky, darting towards various parts of the Divine Continent.

Thinking this, Zhao Sheng took out a stack of Jade Talismans, input a strand of Divine Thought into each, then activated them one by one.

Suddenly, streams of flowing light shot into the sky, darting towards various parts of the Divine Continent.