Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension-Chapter 587 - 370 Entering the Mountain Gate

Chapter 587 -370 Entering the Mountain Gate

The sky was vast and majestic, with layers of clouds stretching across thousands of miles.

Above the Cloud Sea, a Floating Island adorned with lush mountains, sparkling waters, and numerous pavilions seemed like a colossal silent ship, swiftly sailing deep into the boundless Cloud Sea.

The Gang Wind was piercing, and the light shield that enveloped the entire island occasionally splashed with dazzling, odd lights. These were caused by the fierce friction between the dusty Gang Qi and the light shield.

On the slopes of Jade Bright Peak on the island, Zhai Kong stood on a platform, gazing quietly at the distant Cloud Sea. His eyes were deeply sunken, filled with a chilling coldness.

Zhao Sheng stood silently beside him.

Just then, Zhai Kong frowned, raised his head, and saw ice crystals and snow flakes drifting down from the sky above the peak, abruptly bringing a flurry of snow.

Upon seeing this, Zhai Kong opened his mouth, “The phenomenon of icy wind and snow, it’s Senior Brother Xiao Jiuke!”

His voice unconsciously lowered, as if he held great wariness for this person.

Another gust of wind howled by, and suddenly a man appeared from the void facing them.

As soon as the person appeared, a cold current seemed to arise out of nowhere. The cold wind, carrying ice and snow, blew into the platform, extraordinarily frigid.

Zhao Sheng looked at the newcomer, his impression most struck by a fierce and fearsome cyan-blue face.

This person was over a fathom tall, with muscles that bulged as though forged from iron, truly possessing a giant’s stature.

This Xiao Jiuke was the rare member of the Ghost Chi Clan, also a protector and warrior of the Shura Clan from the Heavenly Dao Sect.

This man was a Perfect Golden Core expert, ranked second only beneath the Mansion Leader Uncle Zhou and Zhai Kong within the Wanhua Heavenly Mansion.

But Zhao Sheng thought that Xiao Jiuke’s invisible status might be above the two of them, simply because the Shura Clan was the staunch confidant of the Heavenly Taoist Sect; saying he was a lapdog would not be too much.

At the sight of him, Zhao Sheng felt Zhai Kong grew tense, seemingly somewhat fearful and even somewhat antagonistic towards the newcomer.

As for Zhao Sheng, he preemptively smiled and said, “So it’s Senior Xiao Jiuke who has come. Please, come in quickly.”

Having said this, Zhai Kong also reacted, immediately saying with a smile, “Guardian Xiao, have you come to form an alliance with us brothers too?”

Hearing this, Zhao Sheng’s eyes brightened as he looked towards Xiao Jiuke.

Xiao Jiuke finally spoke, his voice like a knife slicing through iron, ringing harshly, “Tianxinzi from the Black Sky Sect said he wants to battle me. This sly and deceitful person, fond of tricks and ruses. When the battle comes, he’ll likely seek help…”

He didn’t state his purpose outright, but his words vaguely conveyed his message.

“Tianxinzi?”

Zhao Sheng said in surprise, “‘Shadowless’ Tianxinzi is the sixth prince of the Black Sky Sect. A notoriously despicable, ruthless man, always fiercely brutal with seven or eight Golden Core Human Puppets always by his side. When he strikes, they swarm over, simply a shameless rogue… Senior Xiao, could it be that you’ve made an enemy of this person?”

Seemingly sensing his puzzlement, Xiao Jiuke stepped through the void, approaching step by step onto the platform and said in a low tone, “Tianxinzi is but a lapdog of Tianluozi, not one to be concerned about. Tianluozi is my true adversary. This man… a Perfect Golden Core for 60 years, his strength unfathomable, especially eager for the Nascent Soul Pill.”

“Oh? It’s rumored that Tianluozi from the Black Sky Sect has been in closed-door refinement for thirty years for just a Nascent Soul Pill, and now he’s actually come out?”

“Not just him; Purple Jade Fairy from the Asking Dao Sect, Dong Qingyang from the Supreme Person Sect… Wen Zhongfei from the Path of Dominance, Daoist Miao Miao from the Heavenly Balance Sect, all these individuals are coming. The Qiu Ling Sect ceremony will commence, a time of great upheaval.”

“Indeed, a time of great upheaval…” Zhao Sheng felt deeply moved. These individuals were all renowned, each a Nascent Soul True Seed of major forces, and now all had been dispatched here.

Undoubtedly, the Qiu Ling Sect’s treasure hunt had once again become a battleground for various sects to compete against each other.

For their sect, for themselves, it was all about seeing who could surpass the others.

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“Could this be the real purpose of the Qiu Ling grand gathering?”

Zhao Sheng’s thoughts were tumultuous, filled with myriad reflections.

He didn’t listen carefully to what followed. After Xiao Jiuke exchanged a few more words with Zhai Kong and settled on a date to watch the battle, he left with the snow and wind, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Only then did Zhai Kong let out a long sigh:

“It’s said that his Asura Battle Body has reached Great Success, and his cultivation has likewise reached the Perfect Golden Core. Seeing him today proves the rumors true!”

Zhao Sheng looked into the distance, nodding slightly, “Indeed, seeing him in person surpasses hearing of his fame! Xiao Jiuke truly is a formidable opponent.”

…

One day later, the Floating Island raced forward towards the sun. The golden-red twilight spread over the clouds, and through the gaps in the cloud-draped sky, the vast and magnificent sea below was visible.

At that moment, within the Magic Platform at the summit of Jade Bright Peak, more than a dozen individuals had gathered. Besides the eight Spiritual Tablet holders, the rest were companions and protectors.

The person at the forefront was the Demon Suppressing Priest, his cheeks long and unmistakably horse-faced. Yet, his demeanor was grave, not given to frivolity, his eyes and brows exuding an iron-like severity that commanded respect and truly bore an unangered yet formidable presence.

At this time, the Demon Suppressing Priest meditatively closed his eyes, focusing on self-maintenance. Behind him, the group of Golden Cores unconsciously lowered their voices, displaying considerable reverence.

Zhao Sheng looked around. Apart from Xiao Jiuke and Zhai Kong, the other six were all renowned in their sect, exceptionally powerful, at least Late-stage Grand Priests of Golden Core.

Against the backdrop of these figures, Zhao Sheng seemed particularly noticeable. Even though he had developed a ferocious reputation as the Demon Star, compared to the others, he was clearly “nameless.”