Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension

Chapter 1778: Chapter 958: Bo Xian Awakens, Qi Ruxian’s Daoist Title Is Shen Jizi

The second layer of heaven, the edge of the Ascension Ancient Array.

Zhao Sheng gazed for a long time, and gradually a formless aura filled his entire body.

The aura expanded outward, slowly surpassing a certain boundary, and instantly collided with another terrifying aura.

One side was reserved, while the other was sharp and unmatched, full of murderous intent.

The two auras confronted each other in the air, clashing countless times in an instant, with no outcome determined for a moment.

Buzzing!

About ten or so zhang in front of Zhao Sheng, countless “black cracks” suddenly appeared in mid-air, seemingly calm on the surface while underneath there was a turbulent undercurrent, space being torn and healed repeatedly.

The space-time cracks swirled in and out, and the invisible shock wave spread to the ground, which quickly developed countless terrifying cracks crisscrossing and tortuous.

Zhao Sheng looked towards the Ancient Array Stone Pillar, and in the distance saw a sword slantedly inserted into the stone pillar, with most of its blade embedded within.

On the small section of blade exposed outside, were engraved a dozen or so ancient runes, and the sword hilt was adorned with a blood-red necklace, which was gently swaying.

Zhao Sheng stared at the Ancient Sword embedded in the stone pillar, a fighting spirit rising within him.

But in the next moment, he suddenly retreated half a step, simultaneously withdrawing his aura, choosing not to confront the Sword Immortal across the air.

Among the three Independent Immortals, the Sword Immortal was the most aloof; once provoked, it would inevitably lead to a fierce battle.

While Zhao Sheng feared not, he also wasn’t keen on unnecessarily inviting a major enemy.

Moreover, it was not the best time to engage at the moment.

Resolving his thoughts, Zhao Sheng turned away from here without hesitation.

A moment later, he appeared on the other side of the Ascension Ancient Array.

Looking out, he saw a dark golden coffin resting beneath the Ancient Array Stone Pillar, on which was inscribed: Collecting stars in the sleeve, exhausting hexagrams to dream of Divine Strategy.

These fourteen large characters were free-spirited and wild, penetrating three inches into the stone, and incredibly clear, showing not a hint of wear.

Zhao Sheng’s eyes slightly narrowed, and his sight moved from the stone pillar back to the golden coffin below.

He knew who lay inside this golden coffin — the other fearsome figure, Bo Xian.

Bo Xian was the easiest to approach among the three Independent Immortals, but also the most terrifying.

Compared to the aloof and unmatched Sword Immortal and the eternally sleeping Wozu, Shen Jizi, seemingly easy to approach, had a pair of Divine Eye that could see through people’s hearts and seemingly predict the future.

No one wished to be exposed before such eyes; hence unless absolutely necessary, other Great Venerables would never dare awaken Bo Xian lightly.

Zhao Sheng had never met Bo Xian, but he already had heard of him for a long time.

Because Bo Xian had another illustrious title — he was the previous Sect Hierarch of the Supreme Sect, known as “Divine Strategy” Qi Ruxian.

Qi Ruxian, with the Daoist name Shen Jizi, had reached the Three Tribulations Great Venerable Realm millions of years ago, being an outstanding hero from Taiyi Spirit Realm emerging once in tens of thousands of years.

What’s particularly noteworthy is that Shen Jizi was also the Master of Second Ancestor, Zhao Hongyun.

If not for Evergreen Ancestor’s early reminder, he wouldn’t have realized “Bo Xian” hailed from the Taiyi Spirit Realm and had such a terrifying true identity.

Zhao Sheng secretly considered how to approach Shen Jizi, yet he wasn’t aware of this person’s malice towards the Zhao Family, having previously plotted to harm Zhao Family through the Zizai Heavenly Demon Lord.

If not for Zhao Xuanjing timely transforming into Chaos, thereby reversing the situation, perhaps the Zhao Family would have long been devastated.

The world is impermanent, and fate unpredictable!

Zhao Sheng was unaware of Qi Ruxian’s malicious intentions, nor his fullness of malice towards the Zhao Family.

The Shen Jizi trapped in the second layer of heaven for tens of thousands of years was equally ignorant of the schemes against his True Body.

Two Great Venerables, whose cultivation reached the heavens and almost stood at the top of the Spirit Realm, were about to meet under destiny’s arrangement.

While Zhao Sheng was deep in thought, Tian Nan Ancestor hurried to the vicinity of the Ancient Array, soon seeing Mixed Element Taoist standing there.

Tian Nan Ancestor showed delight, took a few leaps to get behind him, then lowered his head and stood quietly waiting.

Soon, Old Monk Jiu Jie and Su Wu Divine Monarch arrived consecutively.

Seeing this, the two Great Venerables approached Tian Nan Ancestor, similarly standing there silently waiting.

As time passed, two more Guardians arrived.

Yet, for some reason, the last two Guardians never showed up.

After a long time, Zhao Sheng finally regained his senses and turned towards Old Monk Jiu Jie and others.

Seeing Mixed Element Taoist looked over, Old Monk Jiu Jie and others quickly bowed and saluted, meanwhile voicing their grievances:

“Mixed Element Daoist, you must stand up for us! Those rascals are truly hateful…”

“…They occupied all the good places early on, leaving only some remote and scattered corners for us. How are we supposed to manage?”

“Senior Mixed Element, why not form an alliance with us to open up territory together? With a senior like you, we’ll certainly seize plenty of good places rich in Immortal Qi.”

“Xing Dou True Monarch said it well! Since ancient times, cultivation has respected the strong. If we don’t compete or fight, when can we establish a foothold? If we can’t establish a foothold, when will we accumulate thirty strands of Immortal Qi?”

Old Monk Jiu Jie, Su Wu, and others spoke up, both openly and covertly urging Zhao Sheng to stand up for them.

In fact, their words were not unreasonable. Since the good places were taken, the only option was to forcefully evict the previous owner; no other way existed.

Zhao Sheng was well aware of their thoughts and also agreed with their opinion.

However, before taking action, it was necessary to greet the “owner.”

“You all wait here; I’ll first pay respects to a senior.”

Leaving these words, Zhao Sheng then turned and walked towards the Ascension Ancient Array.

…

Not long after entering Bright Mirror Plain, he suddenly sensed an anomaly as if someone was secretly spying.

Zhao Sheng’s eyes slightly condensed, pinching the Formless Seal with his right hand, and at the same time, a ray of light gently illuminated deep within his Soul Sea.

The light enveloped the Purple Mansion Soul Sea, momentarily obscuring the heavenly secrets.

Then the feeling of being spied upon instantly dissipated. Zhao Sheng relaxed inwardly, knowing he had just won a small bout.

Following that, the journey became smooth; he arrived before the dark gold coffin, eventually stopping ten zhang away.

Zhao Sheng tidied his attire, bowed, and said aloud, “Mixed Element Taoist is here, hoping Senior Bo Xian will show himself.”

The voice was neither high nor low but seemed like a latent stream, penetrating into the golden coffin, immediately awakening the self-sealed Shen Jizi.

One breath,

Two breaths,

…

After three stars passed, the coffin lid silently glided aside, and a youthful, crane-haired, white-faced, beardless elder in a green robe slowly sat up from within.

This person possessed deep, abyss-like eyes, with an indifferent and detached gaze, as if seeing through all worldly matters.

Although his appearance differed from the fabled Qi Ruxian, as soon as Zhao Sheng met his gaze, he immediately realized this person was indeed more frightening than the legend.

At that moment, Shen Jizi flew out from within the coffin, gracefully landing on the ground.

He looked over with a burning gaze and couldn’t help but marvel, “Taoist’s aura is concealed yet unquestionable, while the Purple Mansion Divine Light directly charges Xing Dou, enough to make this old man awe. Taoist possesses a Strange Treasure that safeguards its master. This treasure can shield fate, disrupt heavenly secrets; it’s truly unparalleled! May I ask, what is this treasure?”

“Well…” Zhao Sheng’s face showed difficulty, seeming to have unspeakable concerns.

“Forget it! This old man was momentarily moved by the hunt, hence spoke out of turn. Taoist, please don’t mind, just consider I never asked.” Shen Jizi thus gestured, immediately displaying some regret on his face.

Zhao Sheng listened, and his expression relaxed instantly.

Both knew clearly they were acting, yet neither would plainly expose it.