Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension

Actually, Zhao Sheng didn't need his explanation; he already knew. After all, knowledge is the hardest to fake, but the easiest to discern.

Moreover, those who came here are all elites of this realm, each considering themselves knowledgeable and sharp-eyed, fully confident that they won't be deceived.

Zhao Sheng patiently listened to the other's narration, then suddenly changed the topic, curiously asking, "Senior Bai Lin, do you know why this street has become what it is now?"

The white-robed elder, ever eager to be a teacher, immediately began speaking eloquently upon hearing Zhao Sheng's question.

After about ten breaths, Zhao Sheng nodded in realization.

He had guessed correctly before!

There really was a great battle that occurred here a few years ago.

However, the white-robed elder did not witness the battle firsthand; he also heard about it from others.

Rumor has it, the cause of the battle was a treasure, and as soon as a certain adventurous team returned to the street, they immediately started an internal dispute.

The battle concluded with extreme brutality, and in the end, it seemed there was only one victor.

Another rumor claims that the protagonists of the battle have all cultivated Golden Muscle and Jade Bone Dharma Body, with the lowest true realm above Returning to Void. Moreover, the final winner is suspected to be a great Tribulation Crossing Realm ability.

As for what the heavy treasure looks like, aside from the final winner, no one knows at all.

After hearing this, Zhao Sheng fell into a moment of contemplation.

But for some reason, he suddenly thought of Fengfengzi, who possessed an immortal style and dao demeanor.

"Could it really be him..."

Just as Zhao Sheng's imagination ran wild, a low voice suddenly came to his ear: "Vendor, how much is this item?"

On hearing the voice, Zhao Sheng looked up and saw a robust middle-aged man squatting opposite him, whose finger was precisely pointing at that piece of Innate Gold Essence.

Seeing that the business was about to start, Zhao Sheng intentionally quoted a slightly lower price: "Eight grains of Space-Time Sand!"

"Vendor, may I touch it?" the middle-aged man probed.

Seeing this, Zhao Sheng picked up the Innate Gold Essence and handed it to the guest.

The middle-aged man stretched out his right hand, grasped the treasure, and pulled it back.

Hmm?

The Innate Gold Essence didn't move an inch!

A flicker of surprise swept through the man's eyes, and he immediately exerted even more strength to pull again!

Why... this piece of Innate Gold Essence seemed welded to Zhao Sheng's hand, still not moving an inch.

Now... the middle-aged man was shocked and horrified, almost unable to believe that as a Body Cultivation practitioner, he would lose so miserably.

Zhao Sheng smiled faintly and said gently, "The guest may not be aware of the rules here. The rule is that guests can touch and observe freely, but any treasure cannot leave the owner's control even for a moment until sold. As for the reason behind this, I'm sure the guest understands!"

"Hmph, I'm not buying it, you can keep it!" The middle-aged man released his grip frustratedly, snorted, stood up, left a comment, and walked away.

At this moment, the white-robed elder turned his head and teased, "How does it feel? Now you understand the difficulties of doing business in the Burial Immortal Ruins!"

Zhao Sheng nodded but did not say anything.

The white-robed elder, unconcerned, sighed and said, "Gaining trust here is the biggest challenge! Therefore, most of those who consider themselves powerful are unwilling to stick around for long; the countless treasures outside in the Immortal Ruins are truly their targets. It's just a pity that outside is too dangerous, saying it's a one in ten thousand chance of survival is not exaggerating!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Sheng immediately asked, "If you encounter danger outside, can't you just 'log off' right away?"

Log off?

The white-robed elder seemed somewhat puzzled but understood the implication in his words.

He shook his head and said, "Not outside, only on this broken street can you return to the main realm with a thought."

"Oh, I see!" Zhao Sheng's gaze shifted, contemplating and nodding thoughtfully.

After a quarter of an hour, there were only about twelve or thirteen people on the street. Although Zhao Sheng and the elder's stall had many visitors, they didn't sell a single thing.

He now realized that doing business here was entirely up to luck. After all, the number of guests here is too few, and it's very difficult for both sides of the trade to trust each other.

"Bai Mei, it looks like another wasted trip; perhaps the two of us should try bartering?"

The white-robed elder suddenly suggested, instantly piquing Zhao Sheng's interest: "Sure! How would the senior like to barter?"

"That's simple!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the white-robed elder picked up a piece of Ten-thousand-year-old Xuanling Iron and tossed it at his feet.

Zhao Sheng raised an eyebrow, immediately understanding the other's intention.

He then casually picked up an Iron Ball, weighed it a few times, and smiled, saying, "Senior, what treasure would you like?"

"Haha, young brother is straightforward! This old man wants to refine a Thousand Gold Treasure Armor and lacks some pieces of Innate Gold Essence." Zhao Sheng, after hearing this, picked up the Innate Gold Essence and threw it at the other's feet.

The white-robed elder carefully checked it, confirmed its authenticity, then flicked his sleeve, releasing a top-grade Spirit Stone, which gently floated to Zhao Sheng's chest, from where he plucked it with his hand.

"Senior, this...?"

"Just right to make up for one top-grade Spirit Stone! We owe nothing to each other." Zhao Sheng listened to these words, and his good impression of this person increased greatly.

His mind turned slightly, deciding to share a bit of his thoughts and said, "Senior, I wish to acquire a few high-level Thunder Techniques? I can offer cultivation techniques of the same level in exchange! May I ask the senior, do you..."

"What a coincidence, this old man happens to have a Divinity Transformation Level Thunder Technique." The white-robed elder said with a smile.

Zhao Sheng, seeing this, replied with a smile, "I also have several Divinity Transformation Level Techniques, including Yin Yang and the Five Elements! May I ask which one the senior would like?"

"What a boast! Do you have Gold Element Divine Skill?" The white-robed elder was half-believing but decided to ask.

"Yes!"

Zhao Sheng replied quite straightforwardly: "I have three to offer the senior, one called 'Immortal Golden Body,' two 'Galaxy Sword Dao,' the last is an orthodox cultivation method 'Great Saint Golden Light Technique.'

The white-robed elder, hearing him speak with such confidence, couldn't help but wonder secretly: "Is it true? Could this kid actually be telling the truth?"

After pondering for a while, he said in a deep voice, "This old man has a Thunder Department Technique named 'Six-nine Elemental Thunder,' derived from Spirit Realm Leifeng Mountain, which can be cultivated to Divinity Transformation Great Success. Moreover, there is another great benefit of cultivating this technique."

"What benefit?"

"Once you ascend to the Taiching Spirit Realm, you can easily join Leifeng Mountain and automatically become a true disciple of this sect." After saying this, the white-robed elder revealed a complacent smile on his face.

However, Zhao Sheng remained unaffected, showing no emotion.

What kind of place is the Taiching Spirit Realm?!

Even if he ascends in the future, he's more likely to ascend to one of the two major spirit realms, Taiyi or Taisu, with almost no chance of ascending to Taiching Spirit Realm.

So the great benefit the white-robed elder mentioned was of no use to him.

"Which cultivation method does the senior want? And how do we trade?" Zhao Sheng asked directly.

"This old man is interested in 'Immortal Golden Body.' Additionally, let's set a time first, then divide the techniques into upper, middle, and lower parts. When you return next time, we can verify each part one by one. That way, neither of us will be deceived!" The white-robed elder was clearly experienced, with very thorough planning.

"Sure, we'll do as the senior said. Let's set it for thirty days later." Zhao Sheng nodded and agreed.

"Young brother is still lacking experience! We two are in different worlds, the flow of time won't be consistent! This old man will now teach you a method."

At this point, the white-robed elder surprisingly started transmitting secrets directly to him.

One breath later, Zhao Sheng suddenly realized and greatly admired the wisdom of predecessors.

The method is quite simple!

It's just randomly taking a stone from here back to the main realm and observing the rate at which its spiritual energy diminishes.

As soon as the spiritual energy reduces to the agreed amount, immediately initiate the summoning ceremony and cross back here, where both of them would naturally 'log on' simultaneously.

After deliberating, Zhao Sheng, noticing there were no guests visiting, decided to pack up his stall and, following this, bid farewell to the white-robed elder.

Then, he found a shop ruin and continued digging for treasures.

After quite a while of busy work, Zhao Sheng felt the repulsion forces of space-time gradually becoming stronger. He quickly realized that his time remaining here was not much.

At this moment, a sudden exclamation came from the end of the street.

Zhao Sheng furrowed his brow and abruptly flashed out of the shop, looking towards the street's end.

In an instant, his pupils contracted drastically, and his eyes showed a hint of surprise.