Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension Chapter 1293 - 700: Star Lord Vanguard, Immortal Law Legacy_2

It is commonly said that the most terrifying foe is not one with immense power, but one who possesses no vulnerabilities!

However, once their glaring weaknesses are exposed, even the most dread-inducing Tomb Guardians become insignificant, no matter how formidable they appear!

Following the conclusion of the third skirmish, Zhao Sheng waited for half a month before witnessing the return of six Gangsha Star Lords.

This particular conflict stretched on for an incredibly long duration.

The Gangsha Starlight Bodies were destroyed time and again alongside the Tomb Guardians, and the intervals between their regenerations grew increasingly lengthy.

It was evident that condensing a Gangsha Starlight Body was no simple feat; the Gangsha Star Lords were forced to pay a steep price, with the cost of creation rising after every loss.

As the days passed, the ranks of the Tomb Guardians thinned out considerably, yet the survivors grew more elusive and displayed a "cunning" nature.

By the middle of the engagement, Zhao Sheng found it necessary to retreat from the ruins, seeking refuge in a more secluded and distant hiding spot.

Throughout this time, the Kui Niu Treasure vibrated with frequent, abnormal fluctuations, as if it were detecting one of its own kind. However, every time a connection seemed imminent, it was severed by an unknown force, leaving him with much to contemplate.

...

A thick mist enveloped the Heavenly Vault, radiating a bone-chilling cold.

The ruins, which once held the visible remains of palace walls, had vanished entirely; the ground was now scarred with bottomless ravines and massive craters.

Only the Platinum Platform remained untouched, standing solitary in the center like a giant stone pillar piercing the sky.

At that moment, four Gangsha Star Lords—Tianquan, Tianbao, Tianqiao, and Earth Kindness—stood upon the platform. They stared at a "Light Point" suspended in the air, their faces a mixture of excitement and profound exhaustion.

After three months of grueling attrition, they had finally wiped out the Tomb Guardians, though the price paid was staggering.

Because of the excessive splitting of their Divine Souls, the Earth Dark Star and Earth Rampage Star had already quietly withdrawn from the field.

The four led by the Heavenly Authority Star were in no better shape. Regardless of whether this expedition succeeded, they would require a full century of secluded Cultivation upon their return just to stabilize their damaged Divine Souls.

This desperation highlighted just how much they coveted the Cave Heaven Mausoleum; they were risking everything to claim it!

While the Heavenly Authority Star and his companions were preoccupied with setting up the array, two uninvited guests suddenly materialized behind Zhao Sheng.

He remained completely oblivious to their presence until they issued a deliberate cough.

Cough, cough!

The sound hit like a clap of thunder, jolting Zhao Sheng. His hair stood on end as he spun around to find two grayish-white humanoids standing there.

One was a slender figure clad in White Armor, while the other was a beast baring its fangs, looking ready to strike.

By a stroke of fate, he had encountered both before; they were none other than Feng Xianxian and the Golden Strange Ape.

Upon recognizing them, Zhao Sheng’s heart eased slightly. He understood that if this "Mad Woman" hadn't attacked yet, she likely harbored no immediate ill intent.

"Beast, behave!" Feng Xianxian commanded, slapping the Demon Ape down with a casual reprimand.

The Golden Strange Ape collapsed to the ground, instinctively covering its head with its arms, trembling in a pitiful display.

Zhao Sheng was struck by the fact that despite their semi-petrified state, both the woman and the monkey moved and spoke with perfect fluidity, showing no signs of stiffness.

Zhao Sheng retreated a few steps, his body silently manifesting Purple Rhombic Scales as he asked suspiciously, "Crazy... Senior Feng, I wonder why you’ve come? Could it be for the Cave Heaven Mausoleum?"

Their arrival at this precise moment was too calculated to be a coincidence; it had to be related to the opening of the Cave Heaven.

Reading his expression, Feng Xianxian abruptly stated, "The Mausoleum is off-limits; anyone who enters without having reached the True Immortal realm will perish!"

Zhao Sheng was stunned by her declaration and hesitated before he could press for more details.

Feng Xianxian continued, "The reason I have appeared before you is simply because... you are the weakest one here!"

She would never admit the full truth to him: out of all the candidates, she favored him because he possessed the highest potential to achieve ascension!

The reason was simple: his mastery of Space-Time Teleportation was the ultimate proof of his destiny.

Zhao Sheng’s eyes flickered as he played dumb. "Senior, what is the meaning of this?"

Feng Xianxian replied with a blank expression, "Because you are weak, I can rely on our cooperation. Do you seek the Longevity Dao Fruit and the path to ascension? I know a shortcut to the immortal realms. If you can pay the required price, I see no reason not to share it."

"Cooperation? A price?" Sensing an opportunity, Zhao Sheng immediately asked, "How would we cooperate, and what must I pay?"

"You are quick-witted! I am starting to like you more," Feng Xianxian remarked, offering a rare, slight compliment.

However, she quickly added, "You lack the ability currently. The petrification curse bound to me can only be broken by an Earth Element Alchemist. Therefore, the first step of our deal is for you to find a high-level Qi Refiner who specializes in the Earth Element, with a Cultivation base at least at the Returning to Void stage."

Zhao Sheng remained silent, processing the request.

"Naturally, I do not expect my subordinates to work for nothing. Here is a portion of your payment, granted in advance."

With a wave of her hand, a streak of Flowing Light shot into Zhao Sheng’s forehead. It moved with such blinding speed that he had no time to dodge.

A torrent of information flooded his consciousness—the complete details of the first two stages of a technique. These layers alone were enough to guide a cultivator to the stage of Refining God and Returning to Void.

The technique was titled the "Splitting Light Immortal Technique," appearing to be an Immortal Law and a rare manual concerning the Dao of Time.

He suspected its origins because it was not written in the standard Immortal Seal script, but rather an ancient text that was less complex yet far more mysterious.

Regardless, the "Splitting Light Immortal Technique" was of incalculable worth, its value nearly rivaling that of the "Big and Small Ruyi Immortal Skill."

Ignoring the potential risks, Zhao Sheng immediately sat cross-legged to absorb the massive influx of knowledge.

Feng Xianxian watched him in silence, her face an unreadable mask.

Half an hour later, Zhao Sheng stood up and gave a deep, solemn bow to Feng Xianxian, showing his gratitude for the gift of the Cultivation Technique.

Feng Xianxian waved it off, saying, "Save your thanks; I am not acting out of kindness. This is merely the beginning of our partnership. You must depart from this place at once and locate the person I require. I shall guide your practice of the 'Splitting Light Immortal Technique.'"

"This Law is a genuine Heavenly Immortal Magic Skill, and its principles are incredibly deep. Without a master’s guidance, it is nearly impossible to master. But if you reach Great Success, you will attain the Heavenly Immortal Fruit Position. Only then can you achieve true immortality and travel through the Constant Sun Heaven."

Among the Nine Void Realms, the Fifth Void Heaven is known as the Constant Sun Heaven. Its Heavenly Dao is so refined that only those who have become True Immortals may enter.

Zhao Sheng attempted to fish for more secrets, subtly asking about the past events of this place and how she ended up as a statue.

To his frustration, Feng Xianxian remained tight-lipped. She claimed to have forgotten everything, dismissing his inquiries without a second thought.

Zhao Sheng began to suspect that she wasn't hiding the truth on purpose, but that she might genuinely have no memory of those events.

It was possible that some terrifying power had wiped her mind clean.

While Zhao Sheng and Feng Xianxian were engaged in their verbal sparring, the four Gangsha Star Lords finished constructing their Great Array. A barrier now shielded an area spanning dozens of miles to ward off any interference.

Watching the ruins vanish into the mist, Zhao Sheng felt a nagging doubt. He felt the Gangsha Star Lords were being uncharacteristically reckless.

Shouldn't they have purged the surrounding area of all threats before attempting to enter the Cave Heaven Mausoleum?

Yet, they had ignored the perimeter entirely.

If the Gangsha Star Lords were known for such arrogance, it would be one thing, but Zhao Sheng knew them to be meticulously cautious. This lapse in judgment was bizarre.

He felt as though they were missing a vital piece of the puzzle, and the sense of impending doom in his gut intensified.

As the mist grew thicker, Feng Xianxian’s eyes narrowed. She suddenly said, "Go now! If you don't leave this instant, you won't be able to escape even if you beg for it."

Zhao Sheng didn't hesitate. He nodded and said, "Understood! I am leaving. I will find the person you need as soon as I return."

Before his voice could fade, Zhao Sheng vanished, using his teleportation to flee the area immediately.

Feng Xianxian stood in silence for a moment before suddenly kicking the Demon Ape’s head.

The Golden Strange Ape jumped up instantly, bowing and scraping before her with an expression of desperate flattery on its hairy face.

"He is gone. You can stop hiding now!"

As soon as she spoke, a tall figure emerged from the shadows nearby.

Had Zhao Sheng still been there, he would have recognized him instantly as Emperor Jiang, who had been lurking in wait all along.

"...Why didn't you stop him?" Feng Xianxian asked in a frigid tone.

"Haha, and why should I have?"