Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension Chapter 1310 708: Star God Revisited (Part 2)

Overwhelmed with emotion, the white-haired Elder firmly clutched the pill bottle, then swiftly knelt once more to convey his profound gratitude.

Zhao Sheng motioned for him to rise, subsequently commencing a meticulous interrogation.The white-haired Elder, remarkably candid in his responses to Zhao Sheng's queries, soon furnished a comprehensive overview of the prevailing circumstances within the Netherworld and the Tianzhu Realm.

Time elapsed swiftly; an hour had passed before long.

"I must depart now. Yun Chan, you are to continue guarding this location for a brief period; someone will arrive shortly to relieve you."

Upon hearing this, the white-haired Elder humbly conveyed his desire to remain within the Seven Star Spirit Realm, an exceptional environment for Cultivation, for several centuries, at least until the Primordial Spirit Fruit reached maturity.

Zhao Sheng comprehended the Elder's underlying intentions, understanding that he likely had descendants who harbored hopes for the Primordial Spirit Fruit, thus making him reluctant to relinquish this "advantageous position" prematurely.

Indeed, the Spiritual Energy concentration in the Seven Star Spirit Realm was unparalleled across the Three Realms, akin to the innermost Mixed Hole Realm of the Divine Ruins Meteor Sea; consequently, the individual's unwillingness to relocate was entirely understandable.

Having discerned the Elder's true intentions, Zhao Sheng's notion of replacing him dissipated. After offering a few more words of encouragement, he dematerialized into thin air.

Witnessing this, the white-haired Elder was profoundly astonished, yet considering that the Ancestor was a Half-Immortal of the Void, he deemed it entirely natural.

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Netherworld, Star God Sea.

Across the boundless ocean, a gentle breeze stirred the undulating waves, revealing vibrant, colorful seaweed scattered across the sea's surface, exuding a powerful life force.

The pristine sea surface abruptly mirrored various tunneling lights, revealing high-level Cultivators riding these lights, streaking across the sky like meteors, rapidly converging upon a lush island nestled in the vast ocean's heart.

This island, known as Emerald Peak Island, though not extensive in area, supported hundreds of thousands of inhabitants, primarily due to a Second Order Spirit Vein situated at its core, which had been occupied centuries ago by a Golden Core Cultivation Family.

From a distance, a colossal humanoid statue, nearly a hundred feet tall, was visible at the island's apex, depicting a youthful figure with a compassionate expression, hands open as if extending a benevolent invitation to all beings.

At this moment, with the new dawn and the rising sun, the massive White Stone Square at the island's center was already teeming with thousands of inhabitants. The fervent prayers of the gathered multitude resonated thunderously through the air, clearly indicating a solemn and sacred ritual was underway.

Just then, numerous tunneling lights streaked across the square's periphery, swiftly descending into the clustered buildings situated at the square's rear.

Many within the crowd merely cast a fleeting glance; others were too indifferent even to look, seemingly accustomed to such occurrences.

Within the throng, a bald, dark-skinned Elder, with his trousers and sleeves rolled high, proudly held the hand of a young child with a tiger-like head, expressing his contentment.

"Little Beier, did you observe? Thanks to our Zhao lineage, we are privileged to offer sacrifices to the Star God. Nowadays, all the surrounding large and small spirit islands have submitted to our clan. During the annual Star God Festival, every Island Master must personally journey here to pay homage. Our Emerald Peak Zhao Family is truly remarkable, wouldn't you agree?" The Elder chuckled as he spoke.

"Grandpa, every year at this time, you recount this story incessantly until I know it by heart," the child Beier complained with impatience.

"Haha, you impudent rascal, already impatient. Do you grasp the depth of our family's connection with the Star God..."

"I know, I know. Back then, during the world-ending tribulation, it was our Zhao Family and the Star God who jointly averted it. Even the Star God Sea was personally suppressed by the Star God, leading to the harmonious weather and peaceful lives we enjoy today..." Before the Elder could continue his recitation, the child swiftly interjected, shaking his head as he spoke.

"It's good that you know, but alas, it has been many, many years since the Star God has revealed himself..." The white-haired Elder sighed as he spoke.

"Grandpa, look, look..." The grandchild was about to console his Elder when he suddenly exclaimed.

Then, a wave of exclamations erupted from the crowd as all the inhabitants gazed up at the magnificent Star God statue, their expressions ranging from dumbfounded to uncontrollably excited.

Hearing this, the Elder hastily looked up, witnessing the sunlit statue of the youthful Star God now radiating a dazzling divine light, appearing to awaken from slumber, imbued with an indescribable vibrant energy.

Waves of incredible grandeur emanated from the statue, transforming into multicolored radiance that spread over the entire island, enveloping everyone, and instilling in them an immense sense of comfort.

"It's... it's the Star God..."

"The Star God has manifested..."

"The Star God has awakened; quickly notify the Ancestor!!"

The square descended into chaos, with everyone fervently kneeling, frantically bowing and worshipping.

Just then, countless tunneling lights ascended from the buildings behind the island, swiftly pouring into the front of the square, where every Cultivator, each in shock, paid respects to the awakened Star God's statue.

Similar scenes unfolded simultaneously on countless spirit islands across the Star God Sea. With the Star God's reawakening after more than two centuries, this was undoubtedly a momentous occurrence.

For a period, the entire Cultivation World within the Star God Sea was stirred; countless Golden Core Masters and even Nascent Soul Ancestors emerged from their retreats, frantically inquiring among fellow Daoists and friends, desperate to comprehend why the Star God had suddenly awakened.

The answer to this question was perhaps best known to Zhao Sheng, who had teleported there.

Precisely when he activated the Space-Time Teleportation to traverse the vast void and successfully materialized above the Netherworld's Cang Province, his sudden appearance was akin to a large stone dropping into a pond, creating a massive splash.

A Half-Immortal of the Void like Zhao Sheng, in this declining, almost ruinous Constant Sand World, his presence was extraordinarily conspicuous, instantly alerting the Star God, who was originally integrated with the realm's Heavenly Dao, thus rousing him from slumber.

Consequently, as Zhao Sheng surveyed his surroundings, a surge of Heavenly Dao Laws materialized out of nowhere, not only "binding" his physical form but also teleporting him.

Sensing that familiar consciousness wave, Zhao Sheng offered no resistance. Amidst a dizzying swirl, the world before his eyes transformed into an endless sea.

Gigantic clusters of light rose densely from the sea surface, with layers of colorful seaweed emerging, emitting a faint spirit light.

Then, countless clusters merged into a single entity, instantly forming a thousand-foot-tall "Light Man," resembling a youthful figure eerily similar to his previous life.

At first glance, Zhao Sheng perceived that the Light Man was the main consciousness of the Star God.

"Whence have you come, and why have you trespassed into the Netherworld?"

A vast and indifferent voice descended from the Heavenly Vault, like thunder on a clear day, with words imbued with overwhelming heavenly might!

The immense heavenly might overawed Zhao Sheng; fearing annihilation by the realm's Heavenly Dao at any moment, he couldn't help but tremble internally.

He suppressed his shock, cupped his hands, and stated: "I am Zhao Xi, from the Outer Domain Otherworld. My ancestors hail from the Southern Sky Zhao Family, a branch exiled to another realm. Today, I have journeyed to the Netherworld to return to my Ancestral Land. May I inquire, are you the Star God?"

The youthful Star God replied: "You have not lied, but such words alone are insufficient. You must offer a drop of Heart Blood; the Divine possesses methods to discern its veracity."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Sheng's thoughts stirred slightly, instantly uncovering countless details from the words, yet he did not hesitate and immediately discharged a gem-like crimson droplet of blood from his fingertip, flicking it towards the Star God.

The droplet instantly transformed into a blood mist, merging with the sky full of mist out of thin air.

Then the youthful Star God nodded, and with a slightly warmer tone, declared: "Indeed, you possess the Zhao bloodline. It appears the Zhao Family has produced another Cultivator of the Returning to the Void Realm. The Divine is pleased!"

Since the joint effort to exterminate the Blood God, the relationship between the Star God and the Zhao Family naturally requires no further elaboration.

Simply put, the Star God's current achievements were reliant upon Zhao Sheng's merits from a past life!

Clearly, this elucidates why the Star God regards members of the Zhao Family with such special consideration.

For millennia, the Netherworld has revered the Zhao Family, with the Star God playing a leading role in this.

No wonder some say that...