Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension Chapter 1478 - 799: Magnificent Deeds of Creation
Previously on Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension...
Just as the words were spoken, the Mystic Yellow Giant Axe hurtled forward like a bolt of lightning, morphing into an axe beam that blotted out the sky and sun, slashing toward a spot in the emptiness.
In that instant, an elderly man with a stooped back materialized from nowhere, chuckling as a crimson halo abruptly appeared before him.
Brilliance poured from the blood-red halo, unleashing boundless pulling power right away, which devoured the sinister axe glow completely.
Zhao Xuanjing's brows knit together, on the verge of launching another attack, yet he was abruptly halted by a voice:
"Fellow Daoist, stay your hand! Tuo Immortal merely wished to gauge your power; there's no ill intent behind it."
Turning toward the sound, Zhao Xuanjing spotted an ancient Taoist exuding an ethereal presence emerging from the shadows.
His features froze in surprise, then he promptly clasped his hands in salute: "Xiang Long offers respects to Senior Wu."
The "Painting Saint" Wu Hua had attained the Dao over hundreds of thousands of years. Known far and wide for his vast network, he had long been a celebrated figure among Unification Realm companions.
Though Zhao Xuanjing had only recently stepped into Unification, he instantly knew who this was.
Tuo Immortal cast a glance at Zhao Xuanjing before smirking at the old Taoist: "Painting Fool, you acquainted with this youngster?"
The elder Taoist Wu Hua let out a booming laugh, nodding as he replied: "Tuo Immortal, you've slumbered too profoundly, missing the new talents emerging in this domain. This young fellow is the fresh Supreme Elder of the Spirit-controlling Immortal Sect. Achieving his own Grotto Heaven in under a millennium makes him a true standout in our world."
"Hehe, so he's from the Spirit-controlling Immortal Sect. That explains it... I've been impolite!" Tuo Immortal snickered, his words laced with mockery on purpose.
No trace of fury crossed Zhao Xuanjing's face; instead, he grinned and saluted: "Junior Zhao Xianglong greets Senior Tuo Immortal. I've long admired how you, a millennium past, slew two Cave Void Demon Emperors alone—truly inspiring!"
"Ha ha, those are old tales; no need to dredge them up." Tuo Immortal appeared amused by the praise, erupting into hearty laughter.
Witnessing this, the old Taoist tossed in a light-hearted remark or two, easing the atmosphere.
Next, his eyes shifted toward the far-off Five Elements Thunder Tribulation, inquiring of Zhao Xuanjing: "Young friend Zhao, any idea who's facing that trial over there?"
After a brief pause, Zhao Xuanjing responded gravely: "To speak truthfully to Senior Wu, the one enduring the tribulation is a junior of mine."
"Oh, perhaps..." The old Taoist murmured, a sudden realization dawning on him.
Meanwhile, Tuo Immortal felt deep astonishment, for among Void Half-Immortals, scarce few could ascend to Divine Palace Heaven, and even rarer were those summoning the Five Elements Thunder Tribulation.
Invoking the Five Elements Thunder Tribulation and holding out this long was a feat among ten thousand!
What did that signify? It indicated the tribulation-crosser had a solid shot at triumphing over it.
The more Tuo Immortal pondered, the more he couldn't resist questioning: "What was that? The one facing the tribulation is really of your kin?"
Zhao Xuanjing shot him a look and replied coolly: "I, Zhao, do not speak idly."
Tuo Immortal's face darkened; he pivoted to observe the waning might of the Five Elements Thunder Tribulation, odd glints dancing in his gaze.
The old Taoist Wu Hua's demeanor shifted subtly, and he sent a mental message across.
Upon receiving the transmission, Zhao Xuanjing arched an eyebrow faintly before giving a subtle nod.
...
Such profound reserves from eight lifetimes!
As the Five Element Divine Thunder invaded the Grotto Heaven, shattering its laws and order, the eight lifetimes' buildup exploded all at once!
Earlier, he confronted the Star God, received the Star God's Dharma Transmission, and reshaped the Shattered Star Sea.
Earlier, he fell alongside the Blood God, merging with the Heavenly Dao, witnessing heaven and earth's countless wonders.
Earlier, he wandered into the Great Saint Thought Realm by error, gained the Gold Element Dao, with Dao's true script multiplying endlessly.
Earlier, he forged the True Immortal Demon Thought, obtained the Three Thousand True Dao Texts, his will honed through countless trials, utterly unyielding.
Earlier... all of it coalesced into vast foundations, and in the clash with the Thunder Tribulation, it fragmented into billions of ideas, weaving into this Grotto Heaven.
In a flash, the sea became a miniature Shattered Star River, myriad star gleams surfacing from the waters.
In a flash, the land spawned boundless Five Elements Essence, Golden Essence drawing lightning, breaking it down and scattering it.
In a flash, the Crystal Wall solidified into an impregnable fortress, myriad Taoist Laws interlacing and layering, forming ever more intricate and dense Taoist Magic Nets.
In a flash, earth, water, wind, fire evolved into Five Elements Yin Yang; the Grotto Heaven shifted from phantom to solid, space-time steadying immeasurably.
...
Time lost its measure, until the five-hued thunder halted sharply, the overhead black hole vanishing entirely.
Zhao Sheng extended his limbs, his flesh and blood surging back over his bones at speed, fully mending in an eyeblink, his skin gleaming like flawless jade, radiating vital glow.
"Divine Thunder cleaves Chaos, separating the pure from the turbid.
Pure spirit transforms into cloud vapor, flying flame splits Mystic Yellow.
Turbid mist condenses into soil and stone, rain dew washes the wilderness.
Wind sweeps the remaining fog away, dew moistens and nurtures hundreds of grasses.
Giant spirit stomps and cracks the sky, one thought sets heavenly rules.
Brilliantly radiant throughout eight wildernesses, four seasons follow its outline.
How magnificent is the pioneering work, grandly establishing the firmament."
A resonant chant boomed from the void, shaking the nine heavens and echoing through boundless space-time.
Zhao Xuanjing, the Painting Saint, and Tuo Immortal all stirred with emotion!
"Succeeded... succeeded! Ha ha, at last, success!" Zhao Xuanjing bellowed with laughter, his face alight with unrestrained delight.
Right then, a figure approached on multicolored clouds, floating in from the distance.
Covering tens of thousands of miles across space-time in moments, he landed before the three Unification Realm powerhouses.
A dazzling purple wheel of light bloomed behind Zhao Sheng's head; smiling at Zhao Xuanjing, he bowed low: "Gratitude to Ancestor Jing for your safeguarding—junior has not failed you; my Dao is complete!"
Seeing this, Zhao Xuanjing quickly urged: "Rise at once; your success is our clan's blessing. Henceforth, we'll stand as equals. Now, say 'big brother' for me."
"Big Brother!" Zhao Sheng rose straight, proclaiming it with confidence.
"Excellent, excellent, excellent!" Zhao Xuanjing's grin threatened to split his face.
Not only him—the Painting Saint and Tuo Immortal watched the pair with clear envy.
They alone grasped the significance of one race birthing two Unification Realm giants at once.
Going forward, the duo could share freely, delving into insights without end, their cultivation gains beyond measure.
After bantering with Zhao Xuanjing, Zhao Sheng turned and bowed profoundly to the Painting Saint: "Junior Zhao Xi greets Senior Painting Saint. Your gift of the painting is a debt I'll eternally remember and one day repay."
"A trifling thing—why harp on it!" Old Taoist Wu Hua dismissed it casually with a wave: "With your Dao unified successfully, we'll call each other fellow daoists from here on."
Suddenly, Tuo Immortal cut in: "Painting Fool, you love playing the benevolent sort. Who knew you'd do a solid this time? Fellow Daoist, greetings from me, Baituo Immortal."
Zhao Sheng looked over, cupping his hands: "Zhao Xi greets Daoist Bai Tuo."
"Hehe"
...
In the Unknown Star River, a colossal Great Sun loomed amid the stars, pouring out infinite light and heat.
Its vast, scorching expanse abruptly caved in, forming a chasm of untold miles, from which fiery colossal wings began to emerge.
Next, a majestic, peerless fiery bird beat its wings and ascended, whipping up ceaseless fire surges across the Great Sun's face.
The enormous bird perched upon the Great Sun, its eyes snapping open to unleash twin beams of flame stretching billions of miles into the endless void.
"...To the west, I feel it... it's there! No escaping now."
A phoenix cry resounded through the emptiness, igniting towering waves of fire once more.
The blazing avian plunged into the Great Sun's core, vanishing instantly.
Reappearing, it was deep within another Great Sun, nearly a hundred Constant Years distant.
Great Sun Transposition!
Legendary Fire Element
In the Unknown Star River, a colossal Great Sun loomed amid the stars, pouring out infinite light and heat.
Its vast, scorching expanse abruptly caved in, forming a chasm of untold miles, from which fiery colossal wings began to emerge.
Next, a majestic, peerless fiery bird beat its wings and ascended, whipping up ceaseless fire surges across the Great Sun's face.
The enormous bird perched upon the Great Sun, its eyes snapping open to unleash twin beams of flame stretching billions of miles into the endless void.
"...To the west, I feel it... it's there! No escaping now."
A phoenix cry resounded through the emptiness, igniting towering waves of fire once more.
Flame giant bird