Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension

Chapter 1731 - 928: Protected by the Immortal Venerable, Ranked on the Immortal Ascension List

"It’s a long story. Back when I was exploring the heavens, I stumbled upon a peculiar world known as the Red Sea Realm. This realm is a hundred times larger than typical Constant Sand Worlds, with over ninety-nine percent of its surface being ocean. The Red Sea Realm houses a mature Sea God and a clan of Red-eyed Spirit..."

In front of the two Ancestors, Zhao Sheng detailed his various experiences within the Red Sea Realm, including the existence of the Mount-bearing Dragon Turtle clan and the origin of the two young Mount-bearing Turtles.

He also emphasized the importance of the Gun God’s Skeleton in the growth of the Mount-bearing Dragon Turtle and the nurturing of the Sea God.

Perhaps the presence of the Gun God’s Skeleton greatly stimulated the consciousness of the Sea God and the growth of the Mount-bearing Dragon Turtle.

In less than two thousand short years, the size of the two young turtles had surged from hundreds of miles to a diameter of nearly ten thousand miles, almost comparable to a small continent.

Zhao Sheng was also very curious about this extraordinary phenomenon. He secretly observed for quite a while before he discovered the role of the Gun God’s Skeleton.

After hearing his story, Zhao Xuanjing couldn’t help but exclaim, "In the vast Universe, there isn’t anything that can’t be found! I’ve truly broadened my horizons today. To think there’s a Star Domain-level Divine Beast like the Mount-bearing Dragon Turtle in this world. Moreover, I have tried many times in the past to cultivate a Sea God, but all attempts failed."

At this, his tone shifted, "Chonghe, I have an impolite request—"

Zhao Sheng suddenly interrupted, "Why be so formal, Ancestor? Whatever you need, just say it. If there’s anything I can do, I’ll surely do my best to assist."

"Good, good! That’s very thoughtful of me. I’ll say it, then." Zhao Xuanjing showed a trace of a relieved smile and immediately said, "I want a piece of the Gun God’s Skeleton and also a Mount-bearing Dragon Turtle. Chonghe, can you part with them?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Sheng boldly declared, "If Ancestor wants them, take them all. To be frank, whether it’s the Gun God’s Skeleton or Mount-bearing Dragon Turtle, I can acquire more of them. It just requires waiting patiently for a few thousand or tens of thousand years."

When this was heard, Zhao Hongyun’s eyes gleamed, and he urgently inquired, "Is this true?!"

"Absolutely true!" Zhao Sheng said without hesitation.

"Excellent, excellent!" Zhao Hongyun laughed heartily and then turned to Zhao Xuanjing, saying with a loud laugh, "Ancestor, as far as I know, the Nanji Immortal Venerable has a Black Tortoise Divine Beast under him. Moreover, the Divine is fond of collecting turtle-type spirit beasts..."

Without needing Zhao Hongyun to finish, Zhao Xuanjing instantly understood, and a few hints of joy appeared on his face.

"Oh, what was I thinking earlier! If we present a Mount-bearing Dragon Turtle, the Nanji Immortal Venerable will surely be delighted. If we can attain the Immortal Venerable’s protection, our clan will have no worries for the future!"

Zhao Sheng had also heard a bit about the Nanji Immortal Venerable, knowing that the Immortal Venerable hailed from the Supreme Immortal Heaven, and had been stationed at the Spirit-controlling Immortal Sect for countless years. Unfortunately, the Nanji Immortal Venerable was always mysterious, rarely seen in the mortal realm, truly enigmatic!

After Zhao Xuanjing finished speaking, he had already decided in his heart to offer the Mount-bearing Dragon Turtle to the Nanji Immortal Venerable.

Zhao Sheng observed the expression and instantly realized the Ancestor had made up his mind.

His heart stirred, and he immediately said, "Ancestor, take both Mount-bearing Dragon Turtles with you. Frankly, I’m not adept at Beast Taming; having the Dragon Turtles here with me would be wasting their boundless potential..."

Zhao Hongyun looked at Zhao Sheng, nearby, filled with admiration in his gaze.

Upon hearing his words, Zhao Xuanjing agreed without hesitation, fully revealing his decisive and straightforward nature.

After the matter was settled, Zhao Xuanjing suddenly raised another topic: "Chonghe, your cultivation of your Grotto Heaven is too rough. Later, accompany me to the Heavenly Pillar Cave Heaven; I will teach you step by step how to organize the Spirit Vein and arrange the Qiankun Ten Thousand Spirits Array, and also..."

Zhao Sheng knew Zhao Xuanjing’s character very well, naturally accepting all his goodwill offerings.

A moment later, with a thought, he instantly summoned an Avatar using the Grotto Heaven Power to appear beside him.

With a flash of radiance, an Immortal-looking White Eyebrow Old Daoist appeared before the group.

The White Eyebrow Old Daoist had just arrived and immediately bowed respectfully in greeting, "I am Dongzhenzi, paying respects to the two Ancestors!"

"This person is one of my Avatars; today, he will accompany Ancestor to the Heavenly Pillar Cave Heaven. And also..."

Before the words were finished, a head-sized, crystal-clear stone appeared out of nowhere in front of everyone, which turned out to be the Stone Spirit’s true form.

The Stone Spirit didn’t know why its master had summoned it, so it looked around wildly with its red eyes, slippery beyond measure.

Zhao Sheng slapped it on the forehead and commanded, "Stone Spirit, follow Dongzhenzi on a journey, and always listen to his orders. Remember not to cheat and be lazy, or you’ll suffer when you return."

The Stone Spirit immediately protested, "I’ve always been diligent, and never cheated or was lazy! Don’t wrong me, master!"

With a resounding slap, Zhao Sheng sent the Stone Spirit flying.

At this moment, the White Eyebrow Old Daoist suddenly swung a grand sleeve, conveniently capturing the Stone Spirit.

"The Stone Spirit has a mischievous nature, I apologize for the embarrassment to the two Ancestors. However, it is an Innate Strange Stone that has gained a spirit, most adept at organizing Earth Veins and Spirit Veins. Accompanying Dongzhenzi will be of great use."

Zhao Xuanjing’s eyes glinted, showing some eagerness, "Chonghe, can the Stone Spirit stay in the Heavenly Pillar Cave Heaven for a few more years? I’m keen—"

Zhao Xuanjing primarily cultivates the Earth Dao, and upon seeing the Stone Spirit, his Dao heart was instantly touched, suddenly giving rise to a great desire for no apparent reason.

For a Tribulation Crossing Realm Venerable, having something stir their heart must mean the item’s substantial significance to them.