Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension Chapter 1303 705: Sudden Upheaval (Part 2)

Consequently, the elder in grey robes dared not betray even the slightest imperfection.

"No need to worry, I was recently involved in a duel and sustained internal organ damage that has yet to mend. The recent jolt merely aggravated the injury," the grey-robed elder explained, drawing a deep breath and waving his hand dismissively.

Upon hearing this, the woman in the blue dress visibly relaxed, her lips parting to speak.

However, at that precise moment, a sudden uproar erupted from the passage outside. Numerous terrified shouts echoed, only to be abruptly silenced.

Zhao Sheng's eyes gleamed as his Divine Thought effortlessly pierced the cabin wall, silently expanding its reach throughout the entire ship.

In an instant, he "perceived" the chaotic events unfolding on the vessel with absolute clarity.

The ship had descended into pandemonium!

Among the passengers on this journey, a faction of malicious "robbers" had infiltrated.

Currently, this group of bandits was rampaging like unleashed predators, forcefully seizing control of various vital ship facilities, wantonly engaging in acts of arson, murder, and plunder.

The robbers demonstrated impeccable coordination, executing swift and merciless actions, clearly indicating they were no ordinary individuals.

Zhao Sheng, observing the spells and divine abilities wielded by several of the robbers, realized these were formidable strongmen from the Green Forest Path. It was no surprise then, that they exhibited such professionalism in their ship-robbing endeavors!

The strongmen of the Green Forest Path were notorious, seasoned old demons, infamous for their wicked deeds; being mere robbers was practically beneath their usual villainy!

"This is dire! Outside... outside... we are under attack by strongmen robbing the ship," the grey-robed elder suddenly exclaimed, his expression turning exceptionally grim.

"Ah! What are we to do!!" The woman in the blue dress, upon hearing the news, turned deathly pale, her face contorted with panic.

Witnessing the girl's dramatic reaction, Zhao Sheng couldn't help but inwardly shake his head, musing, "She's at least a Divinity Transformation True Monarch. Her performance is too transparent and over-the-top, a bit much!"

Nevertheless, he maintained his silence, genuinely curious to see how those before him would proceed.

He found the situation increasingly intriguing. That "old acquaintance" Han Wu was very likely collaborating with the woman in the blue dress, and quite possibly also with the Green Forest Path.

In essence, the two of them were probably in league with the external robbers.

At this juncture, Han Wu abruptly declared with a cold tone, "The Divine Ship is on the verge of destruction! If you wish to avoid death, quickly devise an escape strategy!"

As his words hung in the air, long, ominous cracks suddenly materialized on the surrounding cabin walls, accompanied by an endless succession of creaking sounds.

Observing this, the grey-robed elder's expression became unfathomable.

He lifted his gaze, surveying everyone present, then suddenly gritted his teeth and stated in a hushed voice, "I possess a formidable treasure capable of temporarily resisting the ravages of the Space-Time Storm. However, I cannot wield this treasure alone. I require the assistance of all you Taoists."

"Excellent, what treasure is it? Taoist She, quickly produce it, or it will be too late," the woman in the blue dress promptly urged.

"Taoist She, should Han survive this calamity, I shall undoubtedly bestow upon you a generous reward for this life-saving grace," Han Wu also chimed in at this moment.

"Taoist Zhao, what are your thoughts?" The grey-robed elder directed his gaze at Zhao Sheng, asking with solemnity.

In his perception, among the three individuals before him, only Zhao Sheng seemed unfathomable, always conveying an impression of profound depth.

"Since Taoist She possesses a means for everyone to escape, Zhao should naturally contribute."

Zhao Sheng increasingly felt that something was amiss. If Han Wu's objective was the heavy treasure mentioned by the grey-robed elder, there was no need for such elaborate theatrics.

Given Han Wu's strength, he could simply seize it by force; why bother with this charade?

Han Wu's deliberate actions clearly indicated he harbored grander, hidden schemes.

While Zhao Sheng remained unaware of his precise machinations, this did not prevent him from participating in the act.

"Good, there's no time to spare, let us commence quickly," the grey-robed elder declared with delight, extending his right hand and fiercely striking the back of his head, then spitting out an object: a gleaming silver three-legged small cauldron.

The small cauldron displayed an ancient and unadorned design, with various carvings of flowers, birds, insects, and fish adorning its outer surface, though the strokes appeared crude, almost as if hastily scrawled.

At a glance, one of the small cauldron's three legs was broken, significantly diminishing its inherent Essence of the Dao.

Zhao Sheng scrutinized the cauldron from top to bottom, nodding slightly in acknowledgment that the treasure's material was indeed extraordinary, possessing an undoubtedly high Grade.

Suddenly, his eyes flickered as he observed the ancient symbols on the cauldron's lid, which sparked a hint of brilliance within his gaze.

If his perception was accurate, these ancient symbols bore a striking resemblance to the "runes" he had encountered on the Platinum Platform, and the small cauldron's material increasingly appeared to be akin to that of Spiritual Treasure Weapons.

"Could this treasure originate from the Burial Immortal Ruins?" Zhao Sheng was secretly astonished, his mind racing with further conjectures.

The grey-robed elder opened his mouth, emitting a red light that merged into the small cauldron. Concurrently, he rapidly conjured countless Spirit Light Techniques with his hands, directing them into the cauldron.

The Treasure Tripod immediately emitted a platinum-colored radiance, yet this glow was extremely faint, as if it might vanish at any moment.

"Fellow Taoists, quickly assist me, use your Divine Thought Power to activate the cauldron!" the grey-robed elder urgently implored.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Sheng and the others raised their hands, each sending waves of divine thought and mana into the three-legged small cauldron.

The bright silver cauldron vibrated violently, its entire form radiating brilliantly. Countless ancient symbols floated within the glow, and the lid slowly ascended into the air, whereupon an immensely powerful devouring force suddenly erupted from the cauldron's mouth.

The mana within the three individuals immediately surged uncontrollably, with seven to eight parts being siphoned away in mere breaths.

Considering that the true strength of both Zhao Sheng and Han Wu surpassed the Returning to Void stage, the fact that such a treasure could effortlessly consume most of their mana was simply astounding.

The grey-robed elder seemed to notice, and, forcing himself to lift his head to look at Zhao Sheng and Han Wu, his expression grew more shadowed and grave.

Regrettably, at this point, the Treasure Tripod had already been activated, and the situation was beyond his ability to alter.

Just one breath later, the platinum light gushing from the cauldron's mouth burst forth, instantly pervading the entire chamber and enveloping all four of them.

With the infinite suction force drawing them in, the four individuals involuntarily plunged into the Treasure Tripod, and the lid promptly settled into place, tightly sealing the cauldron's mouth.

Once inside the Treasure Tripod Space, all external sounds ceased, and the grey-robed elder's expression relaxed.

"Thank you, everyone..." The grey-robed elder turned to Zhao Sheng and the others, a smile gracing his lips.

Before his words could fully dissipate, a flash of white light appeared before him, and with a soft pop, a crystalline small sword pierced through the grey-robed elder's Core Energy Sea.

Rays of Sword Light surged from the flying sword, instantly tearing the grey-robed elder into a bloody, shredded mess, leaving him grotesquely covered in gore.

With a thud, the grey-robed elder stiffly collapsed to the ground, his breath becoming exceedingly faint.

Immediately, as the scene flickered, the woman in the blue dress suddenly materialized beside Zhao Sheng, a burst of green light in her hand transforming into a Green Blade Light Blade, which she fiercely swung towards Zhao Sheng's neck.

A series of transformations occurred with astonishing speed, almost too swift for the eye to track.

It was merely unfortunate that she chose Zhao Sheng as her target.

Bang!

Zhao Sheng flicked his finger, instantly shattering the Green Blade Light with the sheer force of the gesture, which sent the woman in the blue dress flying. Her body crashed heavily against the cauldron wall before slowly sliding down.

Witnessing this spectacle, Han Wu's expression registered slight surprise, then he suddenly clapped his hands, laughing, "Taoist Zhao, you truly conceal your genuine prowess! Han believed he held you in high regard, yet I still underestimated you."

The woman in the blue dress, shaken and terrified, struggled to rise from the ground, fleeing to hide behind Han Wu, having already perceived the imminent danger.