Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension

Chapter 1721 - 923: Star Lord, the Zhao Family’s New Main Lineage, Shouxin Hall Grand Gathering

Zhao Sheng reached out to catch the Warm Jade, releasing a trace of Divine Thought into it, and a piece of Immortal Seal Scripture silently emerged in his mind, consisting of seven thousand characters.

"Heavenly Flame Silence, birth and death as fleeting as the shadow, De Yi..."

The ancient seals seemed to come alive, fluttering in his mind and emitting a dazzlingly beautiful glow, with countless spirit lights suddenly appearing.

Just as Zhao Sheng’s spirit was soaring, Taoyue Immortal Venerable spoke:

"One Gun God’s Skeleton is far from enough; I need you to continue searching for more of Gun God’s Skeletons."

The clear sound was like a whisper to the ear, instantly awakening Zhao Sheng.

"Immortal Venerable, forgive me, junior is not unwilling to serve Immortal Venerable, but the Gun Sea is vast and endless, junior has toiled for many years to barely... barely..."

As he spoke, Zhao Sheng suddenly felt unable to continue.

This was because he suddenly realized the huge flaw in his statement.

The Gun God’s Skeleton he just presented still retained traces of artificial cutting, so his bold complaints were entirely deceitful.

Fortunately, Taoyue Immortal Venerable was magnanimous, not only did he ignore Zhao Sheng’s lies but he also enticed him with rewards.

"Naturally, I wouldn’t let you work in vain. How about this, each time you find a Gun God’s Skeleton of the same size, I will reward you with a Star Lord position. As for the term, let’s set it at thirty thousand years."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Sheng’s expression changed with emotion, immediately bowing with respect, saying: "Immortal Venerable’s generous gift, how dare junior refuse! Junior will certainly go all out to serve Immortal Venerable."

Outside the Taiyi Spirit Realm lie countless Constant Sand Worlds, which serve as the main array pivots and important nodes of the Celestial Star Battle Formation.

The so-called Star Lord is precisely the master responsible for overseeing these Constant Sand Worlds, whose position is only slightly weaker than Integration Realm Great Power and far surpasses Returning to Void level.

More importantly, once appointed as a Star Lord, one can gain a certain degree of control over the Heavenly Dao Laws and Order of the realm.

Just this point alone has driven countless Half-Immortals of the Void to flock to it, willing to do anything to compete for the position of Star Lord.

The reason is simple; Star Lord can almost be seen as a "bootleg version" of Integration Realm Great Power.

To assume the role of Star Lord is to personally experience how to control the operation of the Heavenly Dao Laws and natural cycles, which is of great benefit to opening one’s own Grotto Heaven.

Recalling the previous life, when Zhao Xuanjing had not yet advanced to the Integration Realm, he also contemplated vying for the Star Lord position.

Unfortunately, fate is unpredictable, over two hundred thousand years ago, the Alien Demon Clan army suddenly attacked the Vermilion Bird Star System, igniting the war between the Alien Demons and the Taiyi Spirit Realm.

During the war, Zhao Xuanjing distinguished himself with numerous achievements, eventually achieving perfection and smoothly advancing to the Integration Realm.

In the eyes of countless Half-Immortals of the Void, becoming master of a Star is already the quickest shortcut to breaking through to the Integration Realm, thus making the position extremely sought-after and capable of driving countless Half-Immortals of the Void crazy.

There are only three hundred and sixty-five main array pivots in the Celestial Star Battle Formation, meaning there are only three hundred and sixty-five Star Lord positions.

However, the number of Returning Void cultivators in the Taiyi Spirit Realm is far more than that!

In the situation of "many monks but little porridge," the Star Lord position becomes ever more desirable and precious.

Taoyue Immortal Venerable’s offer is quite generous, being willing to trade Star Lord positions for Gun God’s Skeleton.

Gun God’s Skeleton!

Simple, at least for Zhao Sheng it’s very simple.

This deal doesn’t necessarily benefit one party, but rather pleases both sides.

Not long after, Zhao Sheng left the Vast Sea Realm and quickly returned to the Five Elements Cave Heaven.

...

Upon returning to the Grotto Heaven, the main body soon learned all the antecedents and consequences from the avatar, causing him to ponder deeply.

Zhao Sheng is very curious about why Taoyue Immortal Venerable is so persistent in collecting Gun God’s Skeleton.

It’s known that Taoyue Immortal Venerable cultivates the Earth Dao, while Gun God’s Skeleton belongs to the Ice Path.

The two Daos are vastly different, so why is Taoyue Immortal Venerable so eager for Gun God’s Skeleton?

Considering that the Immortal Venerable’s hidden place is named the Vast Sea Realm, perhaps it hides a great secret.

Could it be... some connection to the Golden Immortal Fruit Position?

Zhao Sheng suddenly thought of a certain possibility.

In an instant, his heart began to pound wildly, his emotions surged tremendously, but he quickly concealed this speculation deep within his heart.

...

Half a year later, led by Zhao Yu Yan, more than a hundred Divinity Transformation True Monarchs left the Five Elements Cave Heaven one after another.

From the day they left the Cave Heaven, the eleventh main branch of the Zhao Family began to take shape.

A hundred years later, when Zhao Yu Yan was the first to break through to the Return to Void Realm, the eleventh main branch truly began to rise.

Zhao Yu Yan, originating from the Five Elements Cave Heaven, was the first to advance to Return to Void.

This person inherently occupied righteousness and won hearts, therefore when he was the first to declare the foundation of a New Spirit Domain.

Not only did the vast majority of Divinity Transformation True Monarchs from the Five Elements Cave Heaven rush to join him, but even some of the Returning Void Elders voluntarily came, bringing billions of clansmen and countless resources.

In just a few decades, the Five Elements branch became a major "faction" within the Zhao Family.

The endeavor to establish the New Spirit Domain proceeded enthusiastically, smoothly beyond belief.

What’s more, Zhao Yu Yan and others were delighted that regarding their "self-assertion," the four ancestors neither openly prevented nor showed appreciation.

It seems, although not stated explicitly, the four ancestors secretly "consented" to Zhao Yu Yan’s actions.

However... is this truly the case?

In reality, Zhao Sheng somewhat admires Zhao Yu Yan’s ambition and also silently accepts his actions and pretenses.

No matter what, he is happy to see the birth and rise of the Five Elements branch.

Seven or eight years later, in a hidden location within the Cave Heaven, an immortal-looking White Eyebrow Old Daoist suddenly appeared before Zhao Sheng, saying: "My Lord, the grand event of the Shouxin Hall is starting soon. Let me go this time!"