Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension-Chapter 596 - 374 Sanbao_2
Nascent Soul? Or perhaps... Divinity Transformation!
Chilled to the core, no one dared to act rashly and could only listen silently as the mysterious sect leader’s words echoed in their ears:
"I, the Venerable, have prepared some modest wine and invite all of you talented individuals to the Rebirth Hall for a gathering, to witness the emerging heroes in the Netherworld today. Come, serve the wine!"
No sooner had his voice faded than a number of imposing ghost practitioners appeared in the hall, including Dingnan Venerable himself.
Upon counting, Zhao Sheng’s heart sank; there were as many as four Nascent Soul Ghost Kings with an aura no weaker than Dingnan Venerable, not to mention the rest of the ghost practitioners whose strength was none inferior to anyone present.
In an instant, these ghost practitioners each held a silver-white wine cup an inch high in their hands, distributing them to everyone’s seat. After handing over the wine cups, they stood solemnly and silently to one side.
Zhao Sheng glanced at Dingnan Venerable standing by his side and, seizing the opportunity to pick up his wine cup, looked around.
Upon closer observation, the other three Nascent Soul ghost practitioners stood respectively by Xiao Jiuke, Tianluozi, and Xin Baiqin, which didn’t seem like a coincidence.
"Please drink this cup to the full."
No sooner had the sect leader finished speaking than thirteen Golden Core Masters stood up in unison, raising their wine cups high and downing them in one go.
All were unaware of the reason, but upon hearing the sect leader’s command to "drink this cup," confusion reigned in their minds, and they reflexively drained their cups.
The whole process was smooth and natural, like being ensnared in a nightmare.
Once the wine reached their stomachs, the green liquid transformed into wisps of mist, dispersing through all their orifices and into their Purple Mansion Divine Palace, creating an extreme sense of comfort throughout the body, as if entering the blissful state of great liberation.
At this moment, it was clear who had profound cultivation and unwavering will.
Zhao Sheng’s body merely swayed, and his eyes quickly regained clarity before he sat down.
A scarce few others, such as Xiao Jiuke, also soon recovered their senses.
However, individuals like Zuo Lingsun and Saintess Ling Luo, intoxicated and bewildered, took over twenty breaths to emerge from the Joy Realm.
At once, everyone’s expression changed, and they were incredibly alarmed.
"Having been confined here for a long time, I couldn’t find any fine items to entertain my guests. Reluctantly, I gathered some Qiu Long Essence mixed with Mystic Crystal Essence to create ’Purifying Divine Spirit Dew.’
This dew condenses into liquid and scatters into gas. Its power can cleanse the evil qi within the body and purge the Five Burns and yin demon. When condensed, its effect is optimal. Naturally, if one’s cultivation is profound and they are invulnerable to external demons, the efficacy of this dew is nothing but average. Using it to brew wine makes for a rather good taste."
No sooner had these words been spoken than everyone seated seemed assured, not knowing why they felt so convinced by the sect leader.
After speaking, the sect leader slowly sat down, resting one hand on the table and looking down from above at the Golden Core Masters. This was probably his most common gesture, for it was precisely such actions that best revealed his true nature.
Zhao Sheng felt an inexplicable pressure in his heart, stemming from both the sect leader above and the innate instincts of living beings.
It was then that the Qiu Ling Master said, "I am aware of the reason you all have come to our sect’s gates, my young friends. There is no need to hide it. Our sect’s gates lack many things, but Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, Divine Skill Treasure Books, Magical Treasures, Spirit Pills, and such are certainly not scarce. If you wish to obtain them, it is not too difficult—at the very least, I wouldn’t let you go back empty-handed."
The hall fell silent again, but soon Xin Baiqin laughed and said, "Elder, for opening the gates of convenience for us juniors, we look up to you as we would to lofty mountains and esteemed deeds. If you have any orders, please do command, so we may offer our services."
Xin Baiqin’s words were indeed sycophantic, yet they carried a deeper meaning, intriguing upon closer examination.
"Xin Baiqin, what’s the point of spouting such words? The elder invited us here, not to hear your flattery. Thinking that a few soft words will let you escape unscathed is pure wishful thinking.
If you have any purpose, just speak openly. I’ll do what I can, but if I can’t, even killing me won’t help," retorted Zhao Sheng as he turned his head to see that Zuo Lingsun, with his chubby and short stature sitting there, was like a meatball, amusing to behold.
In truth, among the many Golden Core Masters in the hall, his cultivation was the weakest, yet his daring was indeed extraordinary, and the question he asked struck at what everyone there was thinking.
Each person present felt more or less coerced to some degree, coupled with the Human Clan’s innate wariness of ghost practitioners, so they were all eager to understand the other’s intentions.
Regardless of the Qiu Ling Master’s plans, his formidable strength was there for all to see: with several Nascent Soul Ghost Kings at his side and countless ghostly creatures at his command, his own power was unfathomable. Should he harbor any ill intentions, aside from Zhao Sheng who might escape, the rest wouldn’t even have a chance to resist.
Thus, everyone was curious and also dreadfully worried, fearing that they would be killed in an instant.
Now that Zuo Lingsun dared to speak up, it earned him a new level of respect.
Under the gaze of thirteen pairs of bright eyes, the Sect Leader responded indifferently, "I had intended to invite everyone to taste a few exquisite immortal delicacies, but I didn’t expect someone to be so impatient."
Zuo Lingsun wanted to say more, but the Sect Leader swept his abyss-like gaze over him, turning Zuo Lingsun’s chubby face pale. Although he quickly put on a smile and acted as if nothing happened, everyone knew he had suffered a great setback.
The hall suddenly fell silent. It was clear to anyone with eyes that the Qiu Ling Master was far from good-tempered.
Since he wished to display the demeanor of a superior and revered elder, they would let him perform, as no one in the room was foolish enough to deliberately seek death.
Zhao Sheng remained silent, quietly observing.
Seeing that no one voiced any objections, the Qiu Ling Master tapped on the low table. The light flickered and suddenly, a white jade tray with a three-foot-long sword in a jet-black scabbard appeared on the table.
The sword’s edge wasn’t visible, but complex and primitive spirit patterns densely engraved on the scabbard and a red talisman pasted at the end of the scabbard exuded a startling energy.
Zhao Sheng knew at a glance that the red talisman was sealing this mysterious long sword.
The greater the seal, the more people anticipated the amazing power the sword would hold once unsealed.
Still, the Qiu Ling Master’s voice remained unperturbed, without causing a ripple, "The Dragon Tooth Sword, its Treasure Restriction somewhat damaged. Forged by our sect’s founding master, it has been sealed for ten thousand years, barely qualifying as an Ancient Treasure."
Having said that, he paused slightly and then took out another item, a dull apricot-yellow Jade Scroll, ordinary and antique, and nothing special.
The Qiu Ling Master still had no intention of dramatizing:
"Fragments of the ’Vast Nine Heavens Scripture’..."
Before he could finish, the assembly erupted.
"Which Vast Nine Heavens?"
"Is there another Vast Nine Heavens? It must undoubtedly be the Vast Sect of the Tianzhu Realm!"
"How can this be, how could such a True Treasure Scripture have fallen into the outside?"
"Don’t forget, this is the Qiu Ling Sect’s domain! Also, remember that this place was once the main logistics base of the expeditionary army!"
Zhao Sheng heard these words all around him; in fact, he thought something similar: "Once hailed as having ’a point of Vastness, a thousand li fast like the wind,’ the Vast Sect, during the great war between the two worlds, for the sake of aiding the Human Clan in the Shattered Star Sea, had propelled meteors from outer space far across the sea.
However, as a result, it was sneak-attacked by Divinity Transformation practitioners from the Netherworld, leading to the breach of the sect, and the Vast Sect’s meteor falling into the sea, causing countless deaths and injuries among its disciples, ending in a grievous state.
To this day, the Vast Sect has long lost its former glory. Generally, few cultivators in the Netherworld know about this sect. But once they learn of it, they can’t help but admire the sect’s staunch and unyielding nature, preferring the annihilation of their entire sect to surrendering to the Otherworld.
The ’Vast Nine Heavens Scripture’ is the Vast Sect’s cornerstone scripture. Cultivating it could lead to Divinity Transformation, with its Nine Heavens Divine Escape being unparalleled and unmatched, famous in both worlds.
All the Golden Cores present were of significant influence and well-versed in these matters, how could they not comprehend the immeasurable worth of this fragmented scripture?
No one cared that this item came from the Otherworld; all were solely focused on the prospect that this scripture could lead to the Divinity Transformation Realm.
Even if it was only a fragmented volume, not suited as a main Cultivation Technique, it could still serve as a reference for corroboration.
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The Qiu Ling Master, ignoring the burning gazes from below, took out another item and held it up.
Instantly, the hall fell into utter silence.
This was a token about a foot in length, made entirely of brass.
On the surface of the token, rings of light slowly spread out, with thunder fire stirring faintly within the luminescence. A nearly indescribable heavenly might descended from above, gradually spreading throughout the entire palace.
The crowd looked at each other, momentarily speechless.
