Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension

Therefore, Zhao Sheng was able to easily take over this lucrative "task."

When we say lucrative, it's not just referring to the well-known means of "making money."

More importantly, each Dean of the Taoist Academy is responsible for maintaining the "Void Abyss Well."

The Void Abyss Well is one of the most important facilities of the Taoist Academy and Spirit Domain. It connects to the Nine Nether Void Realm, allowing the extraction of Void Realm Source Qi and Void Realm Treasures, the comprehension of Taoist Law, and the enhancement of Spirit Vein grade, among other functions.

The benefits of establishing the Void Abyss Well are too numerous to be clearly explained in a few words, but the most important roles are precisely the three points mentioned above.

Within the traditional power range of the Nine Questions Immortal Sect, over two hundred Cultivator Daoist Schools have been established. Every Dean of these Taoist Academies has a cultivation level above Divinity Transformation, and in some "old" academies, even the Vice Masters are Divinity Transformation True Monarchs.

Compared to those veteran academies with tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of years of history, the Beihai Daoist School is somewhat "tender."

"Junior Brother Liang, why are you secretly chuckling to yourself? What's the good news? Share it with us." At this moment, an elderly man with white hair glanced at a square-faced middle-aged man beside him and suddenly teased.

These two individuals, one being the Peak Master of Talisman Tao Peak and the other overseeing Spirit Beast Peak, have always had strained relations, so they deliberately try to trip each other up at this critical moment, hoping to make the square-faced middle-aged man look foolish.

"Brother Tian, you may not know, but Junior Brother Liang's third Taoist partner just passed away. It's a pity they hadn't even been initiated for a hundred years yet, and hadn't had time to give birth to an heir!" A delicate beauty on the left side also deliberately teased.

"Oh, really? Then we should congratulate Junior Brother Liang." The elderly man with white hair said with a smile that didn't reach his eyes.

The square-faced middle-aged man listened to the pair's banter and his smile remained unchanged, clearly showing deep maturity.

In the Beihai Daoist School's past assessments, Spirit Beast Peak consistently ranks second or first, its status only second to Alchemy Dao Peak. Since ranking assessments directly affect whether they can advance to the Inner Mountain Gate, this person is always "ostracized" by other peak masters.

"Alright, we are waiting here not for idle chatter. It's high time now, and you still have the leisure to scheme against each other. Focus on welcoming the new Dean. Other grievances can be discussed later." Chen Danwang glanced over and said solemnly.

The three Nascent Soul Peak Masters quickly nodded in agreement, not daring to speak recklessly again.

The other peak masters exchanged glances for a while, each understanding the situation, not daring to provoke Vice Master Chen at this time.

After all, there are rumors that the current Dean should be a Divinity Transformation elder from the Jinlan Chen Family, but who would have thought that a "newly appointed True Inheritor" would unexpectedly seize this significant opportunity.

...

While the Taoist Academy elders silently waited for Zhao Sheng's arrival, they were unaware that their long-awaited new Dean had already quietly arrived in Jinghai City.

At dusk, a tall and handsome young man was casually walking along the main avenue in the city.

The streets in the city were wide and clean, interconnected, with majestic and magnificent shops standing in rows. These shops were quite different from what Zhao Sheng had seen before, with distinctive architectural styles, resembling palatial residences with an aura of immortality.

Moreover, some large shops were directly built in midair, like heavenly palaces, one level higher than the shops on the ground.

"Truly the largest city in the Jinlan Spiritual Domain, it is indeed prosperous and grand. The spiritual energy here is incredibly abundant, its average level comparable to a Fourth-rank large Spirit Vein. The Spirit Realm certainly lives up to its reputation; even in such a remote Barbaric Zone, the concentration of spiritual energy is still so high. No wonder some say the thousands of Lower Realms are not as good as one Spirit Realm." Zhao Sheng looked around at the bustling city scene and couldn't help but marvel.

At this moment, a silhouette approached, cupping his hands with a smile, "This Taoist must be new to Jinghai City! This big city is also decent, but when this Taoist someday visits the most central region of Kunzhou, you'll know what a true Immortal City is."

"Oh, really? Then I'm quite looking forward to it." Zhao Sheng said lightly, striding towards the center of the city, seemingly uninterested in engaging with the person.

Huang Shi took no offense to this and had been watching this person for a long time. Despite his simple clothing, the Jade Ring pressing his robe down was carved from a single piece of Ten-thousand-year-old Warm Jade.

He was certain he hadn't mistaken it, so how could he let go of such a "big fat sheep."

"Taoist, please slow down. I am Huang Shi, having grown up in Jinghai City. I'm very familiar with the city's workshop streets and various famous sights. If the Taoist wants to go anywhere or has anything to do, you can ask Huang. I can take you..."

However, before Huang Shi could finish speaking, his eyes suddenly became vacant, his whole person froze in place, only regaining his composure after a long time.

Once he restored his consciousness, he immediately jumped with anger, realizing that all his treasures had been taken away, leaving him only with his clothes.

After giving him a small punishment, Zhao Sheng continued "wandering" in the city.

In the evening, Jinghai City became even more bustling and lively than during the day, and some shady dealings also fell into Zhao Sheng's "eyes."

No matter where, as long as humans have desires, these secret activities will always appear.

Zhao Sheng deeply understood the existence of these places has its reason, naturally feeling disinclined to interfere with such places of corruption.

After a circuit around the city, his impression of Jinghai City leaned towards the positive: the city was orderly with thriving development, indicating good management by the city rulers.

From one point, one can see the whole picture, and the conduct in Beihai Daoist School should not be much different, which saves him much effort.

The next morning, just as the sun was rising.

A figure appeared out of nowhere in the square outside the Teleportation Hall.

Zhao Sheng looked at the deserted square without a trace of surprise.

"You dare trespass in this place! Hurry and retreat; otherwise, I will capture you and throw you into Black Prison!"

A loud shout suddenly came from the hall entrance, and Zhao Sheng frowned slightly as several Divine Thoughts extended over, sweeping over him.

These Divine Thoughts were exceptionally obscure, clearly executed with an investigation secret technique, yet they couldn't escape his perception.

Zhao Sheng's heart suddenly moved, maintaining a calm demeanor as he stepped to the hall's front.

At this time, on either side of the tightly closed doors, stood a golden-armored man, one of whom glared at him fiercely.

"You hurry away. If you linger here instead of leaving, it will be too late when you want to leave."

The other golden-armored man was kind-hearted and immediately advised.

The ability of these two people to guard outside the hall clearly shows their cultivation level is not low, having reached the Golden Core Realm. Yet they are only used to guard the gate, making Zhao Sheng sigh that indeed, in the Taisu Spiritual Realm, Nascent Soul roam freely whereas Golden Cores are akin to dogs, much stronger than the Da Chun Realm, incomparable at the same time.

"I intend to enter and use the Cross-Domain Transmission Array. Yet you guard the door and won't let me in. How does that make sense? Is this array yours by any chance?" Zhao Sheng deliberately provoked the two, his purpose being to test those in the hall.

"You've come at the wrong time; the Cross-Domain Transmission Array is temporarily closed. Come back later."

"Chen Xian, why are you talking nonsense with him? Hurry and get him to leave before you disturb the Dean and others."

Just then, the hall door suddenly opened from the inside, and a group of Nascent Soul Cultivators hurriedly walked out of the hall, quickly descending the steps. Leading the way was Chen Danwang.

Chen Danwang looked at the composed Zhao Sheng, his expression somewhat unsure, and cautiously tested, "Could senior... be surnamed Zhao?"

Zhao Sheng nodded, taking out the Dean Dragon Talisman simultaneously releasing his aura. Instantly, a vast, ocean-like oppressive force spread, making everyone's faces pale and their bodies tremble.

The previous insolent golden-armored man collapsed on the spot, looking completely terrified.

Upon seeing the Dragon Talisman in Zhao Sheng's hand, Chen Danwang no longer hesitated and immediately bowed, calling out, "Subordinate Chen Danwang, bids welcome to Master Dean."

Witnessing this, everyone also performed ceremonious bows, afraid to show any disrespect.

It is said that a new official burns three fires upon taking office! No one wants to become the target of new Dean's enforcement, leading to the loss of peak master position, with no place to even lodge a complaint.