Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension-Chapter 475 - 319: Hidden Treasures and Sitting Down

Chapter 475 -319: Hidden Treasures and Sitting Down

On the edge of the Meteor Sea, gray stone meteors floated sparsely in the void, their pitted surfaces bathed in the brilliance of the Great Sun, reflecting a metallic luster.

On one gray-gold meteor about a hundred miles in diameter, in the largest meteor crater, a majestic and magnificent palace was currently stationed.

In a luxurious hall within the palace, two figures in black robes, both Golden Core Main Priests, sat at the head of the hall with worried expressions.

At that moment, a ritual master with a horse-like face suddenly spoke, “Old Mang, it’s been almost thirty years. There’s still no word from the protectors. Do you think something might have happened to them?”

“Nonsense! Nayan, you dare to curse our masters. They are exceptionally strong; it is impossible for anything to happen to them. The reason they haven’t returned must be some minor setbacks. In a few years, they will surely return triumphantly.”

The speaker had a triangular face with a mean and ruthless look, especially his green eyes, which shimmered with a merciless cold light.

This person, named Mang Cha, born of the Earth Python Clan, had been raised by Blood Eyes from a young age and was extremely loyal to him.

Nayan gave a sheepish smile and hurriedly said, “Brother Mang, do not be angry. I spoke without thinking. We’ve been guarding this desolate place for thirty years, it’s inevitable to feel anxious.”

As he spoke and noticed Mang Cha’s expression slightly easing, he couldn’t help but feign a complaint, “This forsaken place is desolate to the extreme, devoid of even a bit of nature’s spiritual energy. We can only maintain our cultivation by relying on the power of spirit stones and elixir pills, yet our cultivation has not advanced an inch in thirty years. If we continue to wait like this, won’t… won’t it cut off our paths to longevity?”

At these words, a dark shade crossed Mang Cha’s face, yet he stubbornly said, “Hmph, without our masters’ support, where would we be today? Even if it takes three hundred years, we must keep waiting.”

Great, the conversation died there, leaving Nayan at a loss for words.

For a while, Nayan was left speechless.

Just as the atmosphere turned silent, Mang Cha suddenly leapt up, his face expressing ecstatic joy.

Immediately after, Nayan also seemed to sense something and exclaimed overjoyed, “The masters… the masters have returned!”

Whoosh whoosh!

Before the sound of their voices had faded, the two had already flown out of the hall, looking up at the western void of the Dark Domain.

At that moment, a golden meteor was tearing through the darkness, speeding toward them.

In an instant, the meteor flew above the palace and suddenly came to a halt.

The golden light dispersed, revealing Zhao Sheng’s silhouette.

Zhao Sheng’s complexion was rather pale; his body fell from the sky, landing in front of the two Golden Cores.

Mang Cha and the other exchanged glances, a flicker of surprise crossing their eyes.

But in the next moment, the two simultaneously placed their hands on their chests and bowed, saying, “We welcome Lord Shenglong, safely returned.”

“Ah, no need for formalities!” Zhao Sheng waved his hand, his tone indifferent.

Mang Cha, the most anxious, immediately stood up and asked eagerly, “Master, why don’t I see my master… or Fox Fairy and Qing Mu Ancestor? Are they behind you?”

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Zhao Sheng, expressionless, said, “They… they all died!”

“Impossible! Absolutely impossible!”

Hearing this, Mang Cha’s green eyes instantly turned blood-red, his face incredulous as his entire being nearly spiraled out of control.

Hmph!

Zhao Sheng coldly snorted as the overwhelming aura of the Nascent Soul Realm burst forth, instantly enveloping the entire palace and swiftly suppressing any further questions Mang Cha meant to ask.

Before a Nascent Soul, how could a Golden Core presume to act rashly!

Only when the two regained their composure and quieted down did Zhao Sheng withdraw his oppressive aura and coldly said, “You are unworthy of making this sovereign lie.”

“Forgive us! Old Mang just lost his composure… The loss of these five masters is, after all, too… too…”

“Divine Ruins are mysterious and unpredictable. The dangers inside far exceeded our expectations. Blood Eyes, Fox Immortal Taoist, and the others were simply unfortunate, meeting such a fate. Perhaps, it was the will of heaven!”

Saying this, Zhao Sheng revealed a hint of melancholy.

At that moment, Mang Cha suddenly underwent a transformation, becoming extremely calm and asked in a quiet tone, “Master, did my master leave any last words before he died?”

“No, it happened too suddenly! There was no time for any last words, and no one could have anticipated such a tragic conclusion,” Zhao Sheng shook his head, offering a rare honest response.

“Master…” Mang Cha’s eyes flickered, ready to inquire further.

“Enough! I am tired! We can discuss this later.” Zhao Sheng waved his hand, cutting off Mang Cha.

“…Yes, master!” Seeing this, Mang Cha and Nayan hesitated but then bowed deeply.

Subsequently, the two respectfully escorted Zhao Sheng into the palace.

One month later, Lanyang Palace slowly rose from the meteor crater, then cloaked in layers of light shields, it increased in speed from slow to fast, quietly fleeing towards the Mingye Realm.

…

Five years later,

In the largest bedroom of Lanyang Palace, waves of fire surged as Zhao Sheng, with closed eyes, formed hand seals, his body engulfed in golden flames.

The clusters of crystals on his face melted bit by bit under the refining of True Fire, turning to ash.

An hour later, the golden flames withdrew back into the Dantian, and Zhao Sheng slowly opened his eyes, his pupils faintly shimmering with specks of crystal light.

Zhao Sheng suddenly stood up; at this moment, his body had become unusually thin, his complexion even grayer.

However, this could not diminish his joyful mood.

After years of various experiments, he was thrilled to discover that the crystallization of his body was progressing much slower than he had anticipated.

Originally thinking he only had thirteen or fourteen years to live, achieving a safe return to the Mingye Realm would have been considered achieving perfect merit.