Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension

Chapter 367: Chapter 269: Asking the Ancestor to Make an Appearance

“Quickly, please come in! We did not expect someone from the ancestral land. We almost slighted a distinguished guest just now, please forgive our oversight.”

“Ignorance is not a fault. Lead the way.”

As they spoke, one of the guards dashed into the building to spread the news.

Meanwhile, another enthusiastic guard led Zhao Sheng into the Zhao Family’s residence.

A moment later, in a refined and elegant yet imposing living room, Zhao Sheng sat behind a Jade Table with a cup of fragrant Spiritual Tea placed before him.

He picked up the teacup, took a gentle sip, and as the tea entered his stomach, a warm sensation slowly emanated from his stomach, bringing comfort to his body.

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At that moment, a young woman clad in white walked into the room. Upon seeing Zhao Sheng, her initial surprise was replaced with a smile, spreading a captivating charm silently around her.

With a delightful laugh, she said, “So it turns out that the ancestral land has sent us a young brother this time. Which generation are you from? Tell your sister.”

Zhao Sheng responded with a faint smile, “My generation is not high, merely the Qing generation. My father granted me the name Qingyang. And who might you be?”

Hearing this, the woman in white momentarily tempered her smile, examined Zhao Sheng more carefully, and with more caution, said, “I’m from the Dao generation, Zhao Daojing. I am several generations your senior.”

Her particular emphasis on generation was due to some frictions between the Dome Turtle Zhao and the Xinglong Zhao families.

Although both families shared the same roots, and despite the Xinglong Zhao family being far stronger than the Dome Turtle Zhao family, the two families had been separated for nearly eight hundred years and were billions of miles apart.

Even though there had been regular communication over the past few hundred years, the great distance inevitably led to an estrangement and, invariably, to friction and disputes over interests and ranks.

Zhao Daojing’s emphasis on the difference in generation was clearly an attempt to seize moral high ground.@@novelbin@@

The strength of the Dome Turtle Zhao was far inferior to that of the Xinglong Zhao, but precisely because of this, they had to put up a front to save face for their own family.

Zhao Sheng understood the other party’s thoughts very well.

However, this time Zhao Daojing had hit a snag.

A mere Foundation Establishment Cultivator had no right to posture in front of a Golden Core.

Zhao Sheng did not need to say anything, merely releasing his subdued Golden Core pressure.

“This… This is impossible!” Zhao Daojing’s shocked face lost color as she could not help but let out an astonished cry.

Hmm?!

Seeing her reaction, Zhao Sheng’s Golden Core pressure instantly enveloped the entire living room.

As if awakening from a dream, Zhao Daojing immediately bowed deeply and said with a trembling voice, “Junior Zhao Daojing greets the Ancestor! I was disrespectful just now, I beg the Ancestor’s forgiveness!”

Once reaching the Golden Core Realm, the importance of one’s generation within the clan fades.

No matter how senior your generation is, upon meeting a Golden Core of your clan, with the exception of direct relatives, everyone else must address them as Ancestor.

“No need for formalities!”

Zhao Sheng gestured with a wave of his hand, and a tremendous force suddenly surged forth, righting Zhao Daojing’s body.

“Please, take a seat!”

Upon hearing his gentle tone, Zhao Daojing relaxed and hurriedly sat down with trepidation at the lower seat.

Looking at Zhao Sheng’s youthful and handsome face, she was utterly shocked.

She had read some basic information about Zhao Qingyang in the family newsletters, knowing that he was a rising star of the Xinglong Zhao family with the potential of Golden Core.

But she had never imagined that he would advance through the three tiers of Foundation Establishment and successfully reach Golden Core in just a few decades.

This was beyond her wildest imagination.

The thought of him being less than a hundred years old sent Zhao Daojing’s spirit into disarray, unable to control her expression.

Zhao Sheng did not point out her discomposure but casually inquired about some recent developments of the Dome Turtle Zhao family.

In his previous life, he had specifically left behind many legacies and resources for this branch of the family.

The Dome Turtle Zhao family had not disappointed his expectations, developing smoothly over the past three hundred years, ensuring a continuous line of Foundation Establishment, with clan members increasing every year.

In the vast Shattered Star Sea, most spirit islands had Zhao Clan Members residing on them.

However, their development was far less smooth than that of the Xinglong Zhao. The Dome Turtle Zhao’s territory was incredibly stable and their influence sizeable, making them a known power in the Outer Star Sea.

Nonetheless, by now the Dome Turtle Zhao had hit a glass ceiling.

Unless the family produced a Golden Core Master, the Dome Turtle Zhao would forever be limited to an island within the Outer Star Sea, unable to break into the Core Circle of the Inner Star Sea.

This problem seemed insurmountable; Zhao Sheng had no real solution to it, and could only say that the Dome Turtle Zhao family lacked a bit of luck.

Zhao Daojing answered all of Zhao Sheng’s inquiries with great respect.

Latterly, seeing his approachable attitude, she gradually relaxed.

Seizing a lull in the conversation, Zhao Daojing asked Zhao Sheng with a hint of curiosity, “Ancestor, your visit to the Shattered Star Sea from billions of miles away must signify an important matter.

Our power might be limited, but we do have ample manpower. If there is anything you need, please feel free to ask. The Dome Turtle Zhao family will surely do their best to help.”

Zhao Sheng laughed freely and said in a clear tone, “My visit to the Shattered Star Sea is twofold: first, I seek to broaden my horizons and travel the world; second, there is indeed a significant matter to discuss with your family.”

“Oh, what is this matter? May I hear about it?” Zhao Daojing’s eyes flashed with apparent curiosity.

“Ha-ha, don’t think too much about it. I’m here to bring benefits to your family. As for what the significant matter is, it’s no harm telling you.”

At this point, Zhao Sheng became serious and asked, “Are you aware of the disaster of the Heavenly Burial Corpse Tide?”

Zhao Daojing’s face showed a flash of confusion. After hesitating, she answered uncertainly, “I seem to have heard of this from fellow Daoists before, but it was only in casual conversation, and I did not pay close attention to the details.”