Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension Chapter 1536: 831: Jixian Island

Capítulo 1536: Chapter 831: Jixian Island

As winter fades into spring, vitality surges through all things once more.

Each day brings warmer weather, making the Ancient Bitter Rong Tree even more verdant and full of life.

Its enormous branches spread out like a colossal parasol that shades the sun, preventing much of the light from reaching the workspace beneath and offering a bit of refreshing shade.

Situated on the second tier of this canopy, the Treasure Restaurant attracts numerous cultivators every day, where they savor exquisite dishes from around the world and exchange news about the city.

Over the last couple of months, one particular name has been popping up more and more in conversations.

This buzz intensified especially after the successful creation of the Spirit Treasure Level flying sword known as the Seven Seas Imperfection Sword, turning tales about Master Shaoling into the hottest topic among the cultivators.

“Is Master Shaoling truly that incredible? I refuse to buy it!”

Inside the Treasure Restaurant, at a table by the window, a Golden Core Master, tipsy from the wine, abruptly begins debating with his companion.

His tablemate, an elderly man with a ruddy nose, lets out a chuckle: “Hehe, Brother Lin, you’re skeptical? Allow me to fill you in. Seven months back, Elder Huo Long approached Master Shaoling. And guess what—in merely three months, he crafted a Spirit Treasure Level Divine Weapon, the Fire Dragon Spear, with ease.

Then, four months ago, Master Shaoling managed to restore the Flying Bear Saber, which had snapped in half. Keep in mind, this Flying Bear Saber carries a fearsome history; it served as the lifebound spiritual treasure for our city’s Deputy City Lord, the Nanpo Ancestor, prior to his advancement to Returning to Void. It holds tremendous importance for the Deputy City Lord…

And just seven days ago, while you were in secluded cultivation, did you happen to catch the distant call of a crane?”

The man focuses closely, nodding instinctively before his face twists in astonishment, and he bursts out, “Wait, was that crane’s call related to…?”

“Exactly! It marked the initial spiritual cry from the Heavenly Crane Treasure Armor, the cherished possession of the previous Family Head of the Bei Hai Clan, after it manifested Wisdom Light.

In only half a year, he’s produced the Fire Dragon Spear, the Seven Seas Imperfection Sword, and the Heavenly Crane Treasure Armor. That makes three spiritual treasures forged by Master Shaoling already. And who can say how many more remain under wraps!”

With that, the red-nosed elder gives a sly laugh, glances about cautiously, then leans in and sends a message via Divine Sense: “Take a good look at just how many ‘prominent individuals’ are actually present here today.”

The man jolts in surprise, swiftly craning his neck to survey the nearby tables and Jade Couches.

The sight leaves him stunned, as enigmatic stares converge from every direction.

As soon as this Golden Core Master locks eyes with them, his heart races in terror. He quickly averts his gaze and ducks his head submissively.

He has no option; it’s simply too intimidating!

The patrons nearby consist mostly of Nascent Soul Realm powerhouses, with only a few Golden Core Masters like those at his own table.

And that’s merely the common areas; considering the private chambers, there could be any number of Divinity Transformation True Monarchs lurking within, and perhaps even a Half-Immortal of the Void.

“Notice anything? I’d wager at least eighty percent of these powerhouses are here because of Master Shaoling.” The red-nosed elder sends another Divine Sense message: “But they’re out of luck. Master Shaoling is at the peak of his fame right now—what shot do plain Nascent Souls have of seeing him? Even Divinity Transformation True Monarchs stand slim odds. Only a Half-Immortal of the Void or someone offering a treasure that truly captivates the Great Grandmaster might succeed.”

During his words, the red-nosed fellow suddenly slides a Jade Scroll across the table toward his friend.

Golden Core Master Ruolin accepts the Jade Scroll and peers into it, his eyes gleaming at once as he transmits back: “Is the information in here accurate?”

“No doubts! After more than three hundred years of camaraderie, why would I mislead you? Beyond the initial one hundred and eighty-three items, if you manage to obtain one from the remaining ninety-two Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, you’ll earn Master Shaoling’s personal intervention.

Plus, here’s a confidential tidbit. Our Great Grandmaster excels not only in Artifact Refining but surpasses even that in Alchemy. Once the Fire Dragon Taoist claimed his prize, he didn’t just wield the Fire Dragon Spear—he also took a Five-Turn Dragon Tiger Golden Pill in secret, fueling his dramatic power surge and string of seven wins.”

Master Ruolin mutters inwardly in admiration: “Incredible, I figured the Fire Dragon Taoist’s victories stemmed from possessing a Spiritual Treasure. I had no idea the real story was this.

Do you suppose… the Fire Dragon Taoist could… claim the top spot?!”

At this question, the red-nosed elder freezes with his wine cup hovering, his face turning grave.

He ponders briefly, then sets the cup down gently, shakes his head, and exhales: “Tough, incredibly tough, like climbing to the heavens! Conquering the summit is already a monumental challenge, let alone holding it undefiled for a full century.”

Within Jiuxuan City lies a renowned landmark known as the Mystic Spirit Tower.

Constructed at the same time as Jiuxuan City itself, it stands as the metropolis’s most ancient edifice.

The Mystic Spirit Tower boasts ninety-nine levels in total, with each serving as a battle platform. Climbers must scale it floor by floor, winners pressing onward while the defeated either depart or opt to guard the level as its arena master.

Any cultivator who conquers the tower’s peak and stays unbeatable for one hundred years earns the opportunity to join the Red Cloud Venerable’s fold.

Even without the Great Venerable’s direct favor, such a feat guarantees discipleship under one of the Great Venerable’s own students. Entering the Great Venerable’s lineage equates to soaring into the clouds, promising strong prospects for Reaching to Void, or even a faint possibility of establishing a Grotto Heaven.

Across more than a million years, myriad talents have scaled the summit, yet solely six thousand seven hundred and thirty-one exceptional geniuses—blessed by fortune and might—have endured as champions for a century.

Of those six thousand seven hundred and thirty-one, just over twenty joined the Great Venerable’s personal circle, three of whom perished en route, but the others all ascended to Returning to Void. Four even attained the Integration Realm as Great Powers.

“Scaling the summit may be arduous, but hope lingers! The Fire Dragon Taoist needs only five more levels. Should luck favor him to reach the top someday, couldn’t he turn his destiny around? It’s no surprise so many powerhouses flock here today.”