Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension

"Mr. Meng turns out to be from the Spring and Autumn Alliance, and I am just about to head to your esteemed alliance's Nine Virtuous Isle. I didn't expect to encounter you here," Zhao Sheng's heart stirred as he heard this, and he quickly retracted his Platinum Flying Sword and chuckled in response.

Meng Quyi was initially startled upon hearing this, but his eyes immediately lit up, and he became more eager: "What a coincidence! We are just about to return to Nine Virtuous Isle. Why not accompany us back?" Continue your journey on My Virtual Library Empire

Zhao Sheng pondered for a moment before nodding, "It's better to meet by chance than by appointment. In that case, I'll trouble Mr. Meng for his company!"

Upon hearing this, Meng Quyi's face showed even greater joy, smiling warmly, "Not at all, not at all! Since Taoist Zhao has come from afar, it is Meng's duty to offer the hospitality of a host."

While they spoke, Meng Quyi led the way, with Zhao Sheng driving his Flying Boat and following behind.

Shortly after, in the largest guest room on the boat, Zhao Sheng and Meng Quyi sat facing each other.

After pouring a cup of Spiritual Tea for Zhao Sheng, Meng Quyi asked tentatively, "May I know what brings Taoist Zhao to Nine Virtuous Isle? If you don't mind me saying, I hold the position of an elder in the Spring and Autumn Alliance and have some influence on the isle. If you have any matters, just say the word, and I may be able to offer some modest assistance."

Zhao Sheng thought to himself that what he wanted had indeed come to him, and hence took the opportunity to speak, "After my Foundation Establishment, the place where I used to cultivate no longer meets my needs. I've heard that Nine Virtuous Isle is rich in Spiritual Energy and has high-level cave mansions for rent, so I am looking to rent one for cultivation."

Meng Quyi was secretly delighted by this, but a hint of difficulty appeared on his face, and he hesitated, "You might not be aware. The number of high-level cave mansions on the isle is limited, and they must be prioritized for our alliance's Foundation Establishment. To my knowledge, the cave mansions available for rent have already been rented out a long time ago."

Zhao Sheng caught the implication in his words and astutely asked, "So there are none left for outsiders, but perhaps there are still some available internally?"

Meng Quyi nodded and said with a smile, "The alliance keeps several high-level cave mansions vacant all year round, specifically reserved for Foundation Establishment Ministers or elders for their cultivation."

Understanding dawned on Zhao Sheng, and he inquired, "I wonder if your esteemed alliance is still accepting Guest Elders? Although I have only achieved Foundation Establishment a few years ago and my power is still modest, I am quite adept at the art of talismans."

"That's no issue! As long as Taoist Zhao is interested, the Spring and Autumn Alliance welcomes any Foundation Establishment cultivator to join. Our alliance itself was formed by a group of Loose Cultivators, and we do not exclude newcomers at all," Meng Quyi said with overflowing joy, hastily agreeing in fear that Zhao Sheng might decline.

Zhao Sheng nodded and responded with a smile, "Then I will have to trouble Mr. Meng for the introduction."

As one of the Thirty-Six Star Constellation Spirit Islands, Nine Virtuous Isle can be said to be a strategic location in the Inner Star Sea.

And the Inner Star Sea is the core region of the Shattered Star Sea, the true flourishing land for cultivators, with its excellent location and abundant Spiritual Energy. There are countless sects and clans of various sizes.

Zhao Sheng had initially planned to go to Star God Island after advancing to Foundation Establishment and take a cross-ocean Cloud Boat back to the Central Continent.

But later, he changed his mind.

Firstly, Star God Island is the location of the Star God Palace, which would undoubtedly be filled with experts and have rigorous defense. He carried the bloodline of the Spiritual Clan, and breaking into Star God Island recklessly, if he were to be recognized, would likely end up with his life no longer in his own hands, to the point where desiring death would be a luxury.

Secondly, the Spring and Autumn Alliance would make a great place for him to cleanse his identity; staying on Nine Virtuous Isle for a few years, gathering information before making a move, would not be too late.

Thirdly, Nine Virtuous Isle is a renowned hub for Cultivation Resources in the Shattered Star Sea, with many Alchemists gathered there. In this life, Zhao Sheng wished to learn Alchemy, and there was no better place than Nine Virtuous Isle for that purpose.