Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension-Chapter 1534 - 830: The Great Grandmaster Emerges

Sumeru Stone, You Tan Golden Core, Mirage Dragon Cloud Crystal, Cave Heaven Marrow Jade... Over twenty types of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, numbering over a hundred.

Zhao Sheng’s eyes flashed with Divine Light, and with a wave of his large sleeve, a vast expanse of resplendent light enveloped all the treasures, sweeping them all into his sleeve.

On the other side, Ku Rong Ancestor smiled faintly, and suddenly a series of green vines emerged from the ground, entangling the dozen or so treasures that had been taken out earlier, quickly dragging them underground.

The transaction was successfully completed, and both Zhao Sheng and Ku Rong Ancestor were very satisfied.

The two did not part ways but instead enthusiastically began to discuss mystical philosophies, exchanging insights and experiences on cultivation.

Given Zhao Sheng’s perspective and foundation, it was of course easy for him to overshadow Ku Rong Ancestor, yet he deliberately concealed his abilities, occasionally displaying a sense of "profound mystery" and discreetly pointing out some oversights in the other’s cultivation.

This left Ku Rong Ancestor increasingly impressed, and he felt greatly benefited, experiencing a sense of breaking through confusion and advancing in Daoist practice.

Indeed, it was so! 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Once Ku Rong Ancestor fully comprehended Zhao Sheng’s words, his Daoist practice would surely make great advancements in the future, possibly even giving him a sliver of hope for a breakthrough.

This exchange continued for a day and a night until Zhao Sheng suddenly stopped smiling without speaking, awakening Ku Rong Ancestor from his fascination, who quickly bowed gratefully.

From then on, Ku Rong Ancestor held this "Fellow Daoist" in high regard, responding to any of Zhao Sheng’s requests with utmost effort.

Simultaneously, Ku Rong Ancestor repeatedly extended sincere invitations to Zhao Sheng, hoping he would join the Wanyou Trading Company.

For this purpose, even the owner of the Wanyou Trading Company, Yixin Ancestor, personally appeared to recruit this Divinity Transformation Grandmaster who was Master of Hundred Arts.

Only then did Zhao Sheng learn that the Wanyou Trading Company’s background was greater than he had imagined, with its owner, Yixin Ancestor, not only being a bloodline descendant of the Red Cloud Venerable but also having a cultivation at the Late-stage Returning to Void, being genuinely one of the top ten in the Red Cloud Spirit Domain.

Of course, these are stories for later, let’s not mention them for the time being.

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The Bitter Rong Immortal Root Tree, located in one of the most bustling and lively areas of Jiuxuan City, serves as the headquarters of the Wanyou Trading Company, naturally becoming a gathering place for intelligence.

Located on the Fourth Layer, All Immortal Monarchs is the most well-informed area, attracting countless Wind Carriers who make a living from intelligence gathering. Besides gathering information, they do not neglect their cultivation.

Less than half a day after Zhao Sheng settled in the Heavenly Number Six Cave Mansion, information about him was already spreading vigorously.

Though there was little useful information, it still attracted many Wind Carriers because Ku Rong Ancestor had slightly schemed, secretly spreading the word that Zhao Sheng was a Master of Hundred Arts and a Three Great Masters of Pill, Artifact, and Talisman.

That’s why so many Wind Carriers were drawn in so quickly.

Even though Zhao Sheng didn’t leave the cave mansion, he was entirely aware of the commotion outside.

Thus, he soon learned of the inside story, immediately realizing it was Ku Rong Ancestor’s "maneuver," not particularly clever but effective nonetheless.

Zhao Sheng was naturally pleased to "sit firmly in the fishing platform and wait for the fish to bite of their own accord."

Just before the big fish took the bait, Ku Rong Ancestor had already brought people to visit.

Seeing this, Zhao Sheng immediately opened the cave mansion to welcome the distinguished guests.

In the cave mansion’s living room, the three Divinity Transformation Cultivators each took their seats, with Ku Rong Ancestor taking the lead to introduce: "Come, come, let this old fellow introduce you, Taoist Zhao. This is none other than Taoist Jin Xun, who stunned Jiuxuan City with his unique Miraculous Flame Boiling Sea Divine Power."

Seeing this, Zhao Sheng slightly nodded and cupped his hands with a smile, "I am Zhao Sheng, greetings to Taoist Jin Xun!"

Golden Xun Taoist, a Late-stage Divinity Transformation Great True Monarch, was stern and upright, but with a fiery temperament, broad-faced and wide-eared, hairless, his skin like golden cast, appearing to also cultivate the Body Refinement path.

"I am Jin Xun, Fellow Daoists have given me the playful title of Fire Dragon Taoist. Taoist Zhao, if you don’t mind, you may call me Fire Dragon Taoist."

Jin Xun carried a touch of arrogance, speaking with an air of seniority, implicitly treating himself as a superior.

Zhao Sheng was unfazed, smiling naturally, "Fire Dragon Taoist, I title myself Shaoling. In the future, let us forego formalities and address each other as Shaoling."

Hearing this, the Fire Dragon Taoist suddenly focused his gaze, shooting two beams of fire from his eyes.

In an instant, a domineering and scorching powerful Divine Thought swept towards Zhao Sheng, raising the temperature in the living room until it felt like the height of summer.

Faced with the sudden test, Zhao Sheng remained unfazed, a slight crack appearing at the center of his brow, a multi-colored Divine Light suddenly flickering.

The multicolored Divine Light flashed briefly, instantly nullifying the imposing scorching Divine Thought.

At this moment, the Fire Dragon Taoist gazed solemnly at Zhao Sheng, who hadn’t moved an inch, inwardly astonished.

Both being in the "Divinity Transformation" realm, he could not comprehend how the other managed to defuse his probing so skillfully.

Precisely because he couldn’t understand it, he was even more shocked, involuntarily developing a degree of respect and awe.

Ku Rong Ancestor, who witnessed the entire scene, maintained a smiling exterior yet was deeply moved inwardly.

The Fire Dragon Taoist was forthright, immediately expressing his apology: "Taoist Shaoling, you are truly profound! I was disrespectful earlier, please do not take offense."

Zhao Sheng laughed, "No harm done! Fire Dragon Taoist, you have mastered the Fire Element Samadhi, your attainment is indeed rare. In the future, I should often seek guidance from you on the Fire Path."

"Not at all! Brother Shaoling is also an expert in the Fire Path. I equally need to seek advice from you, Taoist. Should you have time in the future, please visit my Golden Flame Lake, where I shall warmly welcome you."