Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension Chapter 1511 - 817: Suspicion of Alien Demons, Birth of the Lifebound Magic Treasure (Part 3)

Simultaneously, a head-sized Sumeru Stone, utterly crystal-clear, burst forth from his chest pocket, plunging straight into the Five-Colored True Flame in a flash, where it immediately underwent refinement and incineration by the blaze.

Up and down the Sumeru Stone bobbed amid the inferno, shrinking before the eyes, while thin trails of dark smoke sporadically wafted from its exterior, only to be devoured instantly by the True Flame.

With the flow of time, the Sumeru Stone grew ever more translucent and pure, its form shifting from a bead-like orb toward a circular mirror roughly a foot across, boasting a flawlessly polished reflective side where every detail stood out sharp and clear.

From Zhao Sheng's forehead streamed beams of five-hued brilliance, his Divine Sense dividing into countless threads—half delving deep into the heart of the Sumeru Stone mirror, the other half coaxing the Five-Colored Dao Lotus to unfurl petal by petal.

The moment the Dao Lotus burst into full bloom, a Five-Colored Stone ascended from beneath, guided as if by some unseen force, soaring to embed itself into the Sumeru Stone mirror without delay.

Following that, the glow from the Five-Colored Dao Lotus flared up fiercely, abruptly shifting to a vivid yellow hue, and in the next instant, it fused seamlessly into the rear of the stone mirror before vanishing entirely.

Right after, intricate Dao Patterns erupted across the back of the stone mirror in droves, centered by a strikingly vivid yellow lotus that seemed alive, its petals pulsing with the rhythm of the Dao, all while radiating an aura of profound weight beyond words.

"The Earth’s Tao, True Text as a Sea, now take a ladle, refine Tao to unify truth... Central Sumeru Mirror, complete!"

Letting out a powerful yell, Zhao Sheng's form erupted in dazzling light, as a massive five-colored hand thrust out from his Core Energy Sea, seizing the stone mirror from the Fire Sea and pulling it back in a swift motion.

In a burst of radiance, the Central Sumeru Mirror at last sank into the Core Energy Sea, where it would be gradually tempered and purified by the supremely refined Golden Core True Essence.

That very day, Zhao Sheng succeeded in forging his inaugural Lifebound Magic Treasure, the Central Sumeru Mirror—the prime among the Five Directions Five Elements Cave Heaven Mirrors, born with the power to foster all creation and hold the cosmos inside.

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Clear blue skies stretched high, sturdy yellow earth lay firm, warm sun and cool moon shaped mortal lifespans.

Five years slipped by unnoticed; in that span, Zhao Sheng ventured once again to the Burial Immortal Ruins, his cultivation steadily reaching the Late-stage Golden Core.

Throughout this time, he managed to craft the second and third Lifebound Treasure Mirrors without issue: the Eastern Kongsang Mirror and the Western Xiantang Mirror.

As fall set in, the chill deepened with each passing day. On this particular occasion, a Silver White Cloud Boat stretching over ten yards sliced through the clouds, landing gracefully on Seven Stars Island.

Soon enough, a middle-aged figure etched with the marks of wind and hardship stepped into the Lakeside Pavilion, effortlessly encountering the Island Master of the isle.

Catching sight of his guest, Zhao Sheng teased with a grin, "Guess who? It's you, kid. Come, take a seat."

Chen Polu settled uneasily into a chair, flashing an awkward grin, "Old... boss, how have you been these past years?"

Zhao Sheng replied with a smile, "Great, doing fantastic! But you, kid, haven't dropped by since hitting Foundation Establishment a while back. Showing up now means you've got a reason! Spill it—what do you want from me?"

Chen Polu's cheeks flushed a bit, looking sheepish as he murmured, "Boss, you know how it is—I've been rushing around outside all these years, no real chance to visit. This time, it's only because the Family Head insisted that I got to see you."

Eh?

At those words, Zhao Sheng picked up on the implication and promptly inquired, "Is the Zhao Family plotting some major action these days?"

Chen Polu bobbed his head eagerly, "Boss, your foresight is spot on, as always. Over the last couple of years, the family's been gearing up everything, just biding time for the perfect moment to launch another wave of Outer Domain expeditions.

That's why the Family Head sent me with this message—he hopes you'll join in on this round of the exploration campaign."

Upon hearing that, Zhao Sheng's eyebrows knit together slowly, and he sank into contemplation despite himself.