[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-cultivating-for-a-hundred-lifetimes-to-ascension":3,"chapter-cultivating-for-a-hundred-lifetimes-to-ascension-cultivating-for-a-hundred-lifetimes-to-ascension-chapter-1726":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},195037,411,"Chapter 1726 - 925: Yuan Hong’s Emergence, Tianyunzi’s Return (Part 2)","cultivating-for-a-hundred-lifetimes-to-ascension-chapter-1726",1726,"\u003Cp>Zhao Sheng’s sudden appearance immediately alarmed the three Lords of the Grotto Heaven waiting at the summit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Master of Eternal Night was a dignified elder with a high crown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reacted first, swiftly approached Zhao Sheng, and bowed in respect: \"Eternal Night pays respect to the Fourth Ancestor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lords of Five Thunders and Chongyue were quick as well, flying forward and bowing in respect: \"Five Thunders (Chongyue) pays respect to the Fourth Ancestor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Setting aside Five Thunders for now, the Lord of Chongyue was originally named Zhao Qiongye. Before inheriting Chongyue Grotto Heaven, he was ranked ninth among the Daoists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After inheriting Chongyue Grotto Heaven, his original name was discarded and he would use \"Chongyue\" as he traversed the world henceforth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Lords of Five Thunders and Eternal Night were the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Sheng nodded slightly and returned the bow: \"It has been many years since we last met, are you all well?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are all well, and the Zhao Family is doing extremely well now.\" The Five Thunders Cave Master hurriedly replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Sheng nodded and then turned to call over his apprentice, instructing, \"Apprentice, hurry and pay respects to the three Ancestors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing his master’s instructions, Yuan Hong obediently stepped forward and bowed: \"Yuan Hong pays respects to the three Ancestors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Eternal Night Cave Master saw this and replied with a smile: \"No need for such courtesy! Rise quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he flipped his right hand, suddenly revealing a Great Sun Golden Essence the size of a head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately following, he forcefully placed the Sun Gold Essence into Yuan Hong’s hands, while laughing: \"I came in a rush today and did not prepare anything good. This Great Sun Golden Essence was obtained by chance, and today it shall be your greeting gift.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Eternal Night Cave Master’s actions were swift, while Five Thunders and Chongyue were not slow either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two quickly took out treasures, similarly handing them to Yuan Hong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coincidentally, the Ten Thousand Years Golden Mother and Ruyi Divine Iron given by both were also high-grade heavenly treasures of the Gold Element.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Hong, just emerging into the world, did not know to refuse and accepted the treasures given by the three Ancestors without hesitation, and bowed in thanks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Sheng watched silently, without any intention to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Eternal Night Cave Master carefully studied Yuan Hong, an inexplicable shock in his heart, and sighed in surprise: \"Fourth Ancestor, your apprentice... truly extraordinary!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, indeed! If I’m not mistaken, Yuan Hong’s cultivation is likely not inferior to that of an average Returning to Void Realm cultivator. Your guidance is exceptional, making us feel inadequate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he said this, the Five Thunders Cave Heaven was filled with doubt, not understanding why the Fourth Ancestor accepted a demon ape as an apprentice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s right!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though Yuan Hong tried to suppress his aura, the three Integration Realm powers could discern some clues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the Five Thunders Cave Master, having been raised in the Spirit-controlling Immortal Sect, was very familiar with demon beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chongyue Cave Master knew a little more about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had once heard ancestors mention the Fourth Ancestor accepting an apprentice, hinting at envy in their words as if envious of his choice of a fine apprentice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Chongyue Cave Master’s thoughts raced, and he suddenly pretended to be displeased: \"Fourth Ancestor, since you’ve already accepted a fine apprentice, why keep it hidden? You should notify the whole clan and let the younger generation hold a grand disciple acceptance ceremony for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Sheng smiled and humbly replied: \"My apprentice was naturally unruly. After two thousand years of grinding, it finally shed his impatient temper. Only then did I decide to bring it out. Please do not blame me, esteemed ones!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fourth Ancestor jests. I would never doubt you. It was merely a jest; please do not take offense.\" The Chongyue Cave Master quickly explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Sheng understood his intent and did not fault him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a large hole suddenly appeared on the ground nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Sheng and the others noticed something amiss, twisting their heads to observe, only to see a tall and short figure emerging from below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first sight, Zhao Sheng was taken aback, quickly moving forward and bowing in respect: \"Zhao Sheng pays respects to the Ancestor and Second Ancestor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of Chongyue, Eternal Night, and Five Thunders also hurriedly stepped forward to respectfully greet the two Ancestors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flash of golden light had Yuan Hong appearing before Zhao Xuanjing and Zhao Hongyun, falling to his knees and continuously kowtowing: \"Grand-disciple Yuan Hong pays respects to the two Ancestors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need for such courtesy!\" Zhao Xuanjing spoke kindly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Hongyun’s gaze fell on Yuan Hong, two bursts of divine light flaring from his eyes, showing rare loss of composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... this... Lingering divine essence, endowed by heaven and earth! Excellent, truly a peerless talent, unmatched in this world!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Hongyun clearly understood the relationship between Yuan Hong and the Golden Crane Great Saint, thus viewing him in a special light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xuanjing also reacted at that moment, his gaze brightening as he examined the Daoist kneeling before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rise!\" He called for Yuan Hong to stand while retrieving a three-inch-long golden needle from his sleeve and solemnly placing it into Yuan Hong’s arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Hong rose, cradling the treasure, instinctively blowing a breath upon it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant, the golden needle swelled in size, growing into a golden long stick one zhang and nine chi in length, with countless intricate Dao Patterns at each end, glowing brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Hong gripped the Spiritual Treasure Long Stick, joyous to the point of scratching his ears and cheeks, itching to perform with it on the spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Sheng noticed his apprentice’s intent, immediately snapping: \"Impertinent one, retreat quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuan Hong jolted awake, terrified, hastily clutching the stick and darting behind his master, obediently standing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Hongyun watched this scene, softly saying: \"Chonghe, the nature of the monkey is such, why be so strict with it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Sheng responded: \"Second Ancestor, as the saying goes, ’a severe teacher brings forth excellent students.’ What I do is for its own good, lest it squanders its unmatched talent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Hongyun shook his head, intending to persuade him to change his attitude.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhao Xuanjing suddenly interrupted: \"Enough! Chonghe has his own thoughts; let us wait patiently. Hongyun, you needn’t say more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Hongyun, realizing this, lowered his voice: \"The Ancestor’s wisdom prevails, I have been too hasty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he voluntarily retreated behind Zhao Xuanjing, yielding the conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three of Chongyue, Five Thunders, and Eternal Night exchanged looks, not daring to interject.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Xuanjing’s gaze swept over them, slowly speaking: \"I decreed a gathering of all Integration Realm clan members every thousand years. Last time, Hongyun missed it due to circumstances. Now with Hongyun’s safe return, I am overjoyed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then looked at Zhao Hongyun and said sternly: \"Hongyun, this time you shall begin the teaching.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The so-called millennial gathering was essentially the Ancestor summoning the clan’s Integration Realm members, not just to address significant accumulated matters but also to lecture the younger generation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Hongyun, after ascending to Crossing Tribulation, had to travel to No Return Heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His journey lasted over two thousand years, during which no news was sent back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, today, Tianyunzi has finally returned to the Divine Continent, bringing relief to Zhao Xuanjing and Zhao Sheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Hongyun nodded, moving to the center, with a pure white Grotto Heaven Halo suddenly appearing behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do not resist, come inside with me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Zhao Sheng immediately withdrew his Divine Thought and Will, his body rising and entering the Grotto Heaven Halo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chongyue, Eternal Night, Five Thunders, Yuan Hong and Zhao Xuanjing also flew up simultaneously, vanishing into the halo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, the summit was empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his sight cleared, Zhao Sheng suddenly realized he had arrived in a strange world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking around, clouds and mist surrounded him, and beneath lay vast plains filled with countless cities. The land was divided into large fields.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Numerous towns and villages dotted the fields and roads, a well-established and densely populated feudal dynasty stretched across the plains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few breaths later, Zhao Sheng suddenly uttered a soft sound, realizing something was amiss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something’s wrong, why... are there no cultivators here?\" He muttered in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>",1403,"2026-05-29T05:57:34.522Z","2026-06-01T04:29:22.731Z",1,"novelbin.me","4895b6ed9b880f76f1d4f0c20a8754a08e775c7432295f872ab81467e1ca4057","cultivating-for-a-hundred-lifetimes-to-ascension-chapter-1727","cultivating-for-a-hundred-lifetimes-to-ascension-chapter-1725",1751,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcultivating-for-a-hundred-lifetimes-to-ascension-cover.jpg"]