Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension

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Zhao Sheng couldn't help but sneer inwardly, but he remained unmoved and continued to inquire, "Miss, does your Origin Return Sect not have any requirements for accepting disciples?"

"Who says we don't? We don't just accept anyone, at the very least, they must have a Spirit Root."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Sheng thought, "That requirement is indeed 'high' enough."

Afterward, Zhao Sheng asked about a few more things.

The woman in the red robe was surprisingly patient, showing no sign of impatience no matter what Zhao Sheng asked.

Two quarters of an hour later, Zhao Sheng felt there was nothing more to ask. He secretly used an Enchanting Technique, handed the woman in the red robe ten Spirit Stones, and then "shooed" her out the door.

Watching the woman walk away, Zhao Xuanjing couldn't help but complain, "Uncle Seven, what was the point of chatting with her? You could have sent her away early on."

"The Origin Return Sect is powerful in Pocket World City, backed by a Nascent Soul Ancestor. It's always beneficial to inquire about some insider information."

After explaining, Zhao Sheng took out a Spirit Stone Storage Bag and handed it to Zhao Xuanjing, while speaking, "There are ten thousand Spirit Stones in here, take them!"

"Thank you, Uncle Seven! The Earth-Shaking Mace I have isn't very handy for me. Now I can finally exchange it for a new Magic Artifact." Zhao Xuanjing exclaimed with unrestrained joy.

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Three days later, Zhao's Secret Mansion at Heavenly Pillar Mountain finally welcomed its own master.

Walking through the Illusion Array and stepping onto the slope, the first thing Zhao Sheng saw was the revived Spiritual Peach Tree.

After ten years, the Spiritual Peach Tree hadn't changed much, still with winding branches like a pavilion canopy. But its peach leaves were even more emerald green, spirit light sprinkled beneath the tree, and cloud mist swirled around, with bursts of rich Water Spiritual Energy hitting the face.

Perhaps nurtured by the Water Spiritual Energy, the Spiritual Medicines in the Medicine Field seemed more vigorous than ten years ago, each growing pleasingly well.

After Zhao Xuanjing entered, he immediately let Little Gold out.

Little Gold quickly sensed the familiar environment, and its serpent-like body excitedly twisted on the ground.

Zhao Xuanjing gave Little Gold's head a pat.

Their hearts connected, they didn't even need a reminder.

Then, Zhao Xuanjing, with Little Gold and an excited expression, quickly ran into the stone cave.

Seeing this, Zhao Sheng suddenly thought of something, his expression changed, and he hurriedly shouted, "Wait!"

"Bang!"

Almost at the same time, a loud noise erupted from inside the stone cave.

Then they saw Zhao Xuanjing, holding his forehead, grimacing in pain as he walked out of the stone cave.

"I forgot to tell you just now, I've set up a Second-Order Stone Wall Formation in the passage." Zhao Sheng explained somewhat embarrassingly.

"..."

After the minor incident, the two settled down in the secret mansion.

Life in the secret mansion was simple and pure, with Zhao Xuanjing bitterly cultivating in seclusion within the Mountain Dragon Cave, aiming to swiftly reach Qi Refining Perfection.

Zhao Sheng, on the other hand, was much more leisurely.

In this life, he had no hope of advancing to Golden Core.

Therefore, he naturally wouldn't put all his energy into cultivation. Instead, he devoted most of his efforts to talismanic magic, with the remainder on Elixir Pills, Artifacts, Formations, Curses, and other Hundred Skills of Immortal Cultivation.

All this was to accumulate knowledge, experience, and insight for his next life.

A month later, under the Spiritual Peach Tree, the cloud mist was sparse, and Zhao Sheng, sitting cross-legged beneath it, suddenly opened his eyes and sighed.

After a month of cultivation, the Water Spiritual Energy around the Spiritual Peach Tree had already dwindled to a trickle.

At the same time, Zhao Sheng also finally confirmed that, after advancing to the Second Level of Foundation Establishment, the spiritual energy environment here was no longer sufficient to support his continued cultivation.

Now, he faced two choices: one was to use Elixir Pills and Spirit Stones to aid his cultivation, and the other was to move to a place with more concentrated Spiritual Energy.

Zhao Sheng pondered for a moment, stood up, and walked into the stone cave.

He passed through the long passage, turned into the tunnel, and walked another two or three miles.

Along the path, stone rooms and large stone caves could be seen everywhere, with tables and benches carved from stone placed within.

All of these were the masterpieces of Zhao Xuanjing, but they were not all there was.

As Zhao Sheng entered the Mountain Dragon Cave, an even more astonishing scene appeared before his eyes.

Around the walls of the Mountain Dragon Cave, Zhao Xuanjing had actually carved out four grottoes, which housed groups of stone buildings of grand scales and diverse styles.

Zhao Sheng had seen plenty before and was not at all surprised.

Upon entering the Mountain Dragon Cave, he quickly saw Zhao Xuanjing standing in front of the Mountain Dragon Remains.

Stepping forward, Zhao Sheng's gaze suddenly sharpened.

Zhao Xuanjing was staring intently at the pit in front of him as if he hadn't noticed Zhao Sheng's arrival.

At that moment, Little Gold's thick body was constantly rolling and writhing in the pit, rubbing forcefully against the walls of the pit while devouring the falling debris of the Mountain Dragon.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Sheng felt both shocked and delighted.

He knew that Little Gold was undergoing transformation and would upgrade to Second Order upon success.

If it failed, it wouldn't die, but it would split and reproduce.

And this meant that Little Gold had limited potential and could never condense True Blood and revert to its dragon ancestry.

A day later, Zhao Sheng and Zhao Xuanjing had not moved, silently watching by the side.

At this time, Little Gold's transformation was reaching its crucial moment.

With a sound like tearing silk, dozens of golden rings on Little Gold's body suddenly burst open, revealing a new layer of brighter, larger golden rings beneath.

At the same time, Zhao Xuanjing shouted with great joy, "It's a success!"

Seeing this, Zhao Sheng couldn't help but be all smiles.

In no time, Little Gold quickly shed its old skin, with its body becoming several times thicker, as large as a water bucket, and its length exceeding thirty feet.

Then, without making a sound, Little Gold burrowed into the ground and the next instant, its head popped up from under Zhao Xuanjing's feet, its spirit body skillfully wrapping around its master's body, affectionately rubbing itself against him!

Zhao Xuanjing played with Little Gold for a while, sharing in its joy.

"Seventh Uncle, as you can see, Little Gold has great potential. The Dragon Ball is of no use to you, could you not feed it to Little Gold?"

Taking advantage of the good opportunity, Zhao Xuanjing once again asked Zhao Sheng for the Dragon Ball.

He had asked for it several times before, but Zhao Sheng had never budged.

This time...

"That Dragon Ball, I have a great use for it. I can't give it to you!"

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Zhao Xuanjing was very disappointed, forever puzzled as to why his Seventh Uncle insisted on hoarding the Dragon Ball.

Zhao Sheng would not tell anyone the use of the Dragon Ball.

In his heart, he had a plan that had been in the works for many years, and the Dragon Ball was the most critical prop in this plan.

Ignoring the disappointed look on the other's face, Zhao Sheng said, "I will be leaving the secret mansion for several years, you stay here and cultivate properly. I will leave these two Array Plates with you."

With that, Zhao Sheng handed the Stone Wall Formation and Flowing Cloud Illusion Array Plates to Zhao Xuanjing.

Zhao Xuanjing took the Array Plates, looking very puzzled, "Seventh Uncle, it's only been a month, why are you leaving the secret mansion now?"

Zhao Sheng then told him the reason for his departure.

Upon hearing it, Zhao Xuanjing suddenly realized.

He naturally supported Zhao Sheng's decision wholeheartedly.

So,

A day later, with Zhao Xuanjing watching, Zhao Sheng passed through the Illusion Array and left Zhao's Secret Mansion.

The next day, in the Treasure Talisman Pavilion located in the Outer City of Pocket World City, a Mixed Spirit Shop on the street quietly changed owners.