Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension Chapter 1434 775: Entrusting the Life Source, Living Again

Zhao Sheng's gaze flickered with hidden shock, as the sudden emergence of the bronze coffins proved so eerie that not even he had detected their approach ahead of time.

Evidently, this bronze coffin ranked as an uncommon wondrous relic.

Once the bronze coffins materialized, a surge of Divine Thought swept out from inside: "Taoist Zhao, no need for concern. Though Fenglong acts with arrogance, he always honors his commitments. He's never broken a vow."

Upon hearing that, Zhao Sheng's mind stirred, evoking an odd feeling of recognition.

The unique trait of this Divine Thought struck him as strangely familiar, like something he'd come across previously.

Zhao Sheng pondered briefly, then deliberately taunted, "You won't even reveal yourself, but you vouch for another. That kind of boldness is laughable."

"Kindly don't take it the wrong way, Mr. Wu faces tough circumstances and can't show himself freely. I ask for your understanding," came the voice from the coffin, tinged with regret and a deeply deferential tone, far from the overbearing air one might expect from a Qintian Guard's Evil God.

Mr. Wu?

A spark of insight hit Zhao Sheng, and he recalled exactly where he'd "encountered" this figure, probing cautiously, "You are... Wu Yue!"

A startled noise echoed from the coffin: "Oh, you know me, Mr. Wu? How come I've never..."

Zhao Sheng cut in abruptly with a grin, "Mr. Wu, you're still alive?! I figured you'd died in that Demon Emperor's Cave Heaven, yet here we meet once more—truly worth celebrating!"

"Hmm?... Ah! I recall now," Mr. Wu exclaimed in realization, "aren't you Taoist Zhao, the one who joined me on that covert task? You're alive as well—unbelievable!"

The bronze coffins trembled fiercely, the Divine Thought pouring from them radiating utter astonishment.

"I just managed to flee from Taopu Demon Emperor, but you, Mr. Wu—"

Mid-sentence, Zhao Sheng's face twisted sharply: "Wait, you didn't know me earlier, so you're not Wu Yue—who are you, exactly?"

With those words, a fearsome aura erupted in the emptiness, locking down the surrounding space-time near the bronze coffins.

"Taoist, hold back, please—this is a complicated tale! Allow me to clarify."

Witnessing this, the entity concealed in the coffin, who was Wu Yue, quickly started explaining, unveiling a hidden truth.

In truth, Wu Yue hailed from the Spirit-controlling Immortal Sect's Corpse Resurrection Immortal branch. Practitioners there started by forging a Lifebound Corpse through sacrifice.

This Lifebound Corpse boasted the highest fighting strength, the power to direct myriad corpses, and crucially, the capacity to "revive."

Should a follower of this path perish, a chance existed for their Divine Soul to "awaken" within the Lifebound Corpse.

Though they'd transform into undead "abominations," it meant gaining another existence and pressing forward on their Dao journey.

Wu Yue's original form had truly perished in the Demon Emperor's Cave Heaven, yet luckily, he'd planted a Divine Split in the Lifebound Corpse in advance.

Thus, upon the primary body's demise, the Divine Split took over the Lifebound Corpse, bringing it back to "life."

Still, defying the heavens like this often draws celestial envy.

To evade the Heavenly Punishment Tribulation, Wu Yue spent years sealed in the bronze coffins, enduring endless darkness.

He enlisted with the Qintian Guard to accumulate Heavenly Dao Merits and lessen the Heavenly Punishment Tribulation's weight.

Truth be told, over half of the Qintian Guard's Twelve Fiend Gods were "fugitives" driven by similar motives.

Moreover, Wu Yue's failure to identify Zhao Sheng stemmed from something straightforward: the Divine Split's final recollection ended at the mission's outset, oblivious to all that followed.

Once Zhao Sheng absorbed the full account, clarity dawned, and his wariness faded swiftly.

"It was my error in judgment, then. Mr. Wu, I apologize," Zhao Sheng chuckled warmly, adding with a grin, "Your assurance settles it for me completely."

At that, he flung the Eye of Thunder Tribulation skyward with ease.

Buzz!

A bolt of lightning streaked by, and the Eye of Thunder Tribulation floated unsteadily in the air.

Humiliated, it had nowhere left to linger, so after uttering a few final remarks, it plunged into the void and vanished entirely.

Observing this, Wu Yue felt too awkward to remain and promptly suggested departing.

To his surprise, Zhao Sheng urged him earnestly to stay and converse at length.

Unable to decline anymore, Wu Yue yielded with reluctance.

In the end, Zhao Sheng carried the bronze coffins off, utterly ignoring the cultivators gathered in the hall.

A carefully planned Dao assembly ended up cut short.

The Zhao Family, under Zhao Xiandu's lead, brimmed with both frustration and excitement.

Meanwhile, Zhao Xiandu swallowed his pride, offering apologies to the attending cultivators, admitting the day's reception fell short and begging their forgiveness.

Having beheld the Zhao Family Ancestor's stunning Divine Ability, the cultivators yearned to curry favor over clashing with them. So, they magnanimously voiced no complaints, proposing ongoing ties between their groups.

Certain sects grew bolder, hinting at marital bonds, like wedding a prized son to a Zhao Family daughter or betrothing a granddaughter to the Zhao household.

Naturally, plenty pursued practical partnerships too.

Just like that, a dire turn blossomed into opportunity!

The Divine Artisan Zhao Clan plunged into frenzy, their sway surging outward once more.

Before long, the Divine Artisan Zhao Clan underwent yet another growth spurt, accelerating their rise and sustaining it for an extended period.

For Zhao Sheng, such family "trifles" barely registered.

His focus now centered on Wu Yue.

Through careful questioning, Zhao Sheng extracted details about Xue Susu from Wu Yue.

Apparently, Wu Yue's entry into the Qintian Guard owed much to Xue Susu's influence.

After Xue Susu triumphed in that hidden operation, her fame skyrocketed, and she secured discipleship under an Immortal Venerable.

Her standing now dwarfed her old one, commanding deference even from Tribulation Crossing Venerables.

Zhao Sheng sensed unease stirring, and after persistent gentle inquiries, he learned Wu Yue knew nothing of the mission's real essence—or the notion that Yun Qing Venerable had possessed Xue Susu's form.

Half a month passed, and the bronze coffins rose steadily into the heavens, vanishing the instant after.

Zhao Sheng stared at the spot where they faded, his grin fading into grave solemnity.

Right then, a weight pressed on his chest, as anyone privy to such a massive secret would wrestle with dread and disquiet.

Zhao Sheng couldn't foresee Xue Susu's reaction to his survival.

Dismissal? Or outright elimination to seal his lips!

Confronting a figure possibly at Tribulation Crossing Venerable level, darker thoughts inevitably crept in.

Deep down, Zhao Sheng resolved to advance to the Unification Realm without delay.

Forming a Grotto Heaven would bolster his defenses immensely.

Even if outmatched, the Grotto Heaven's innate hiding could shield him from a Tribulation Crossing Venerable's hunt.