Ascension to the Gods

Chapter 207 The highest is pure and difficult to defile; the noblest is moistened by sorrow.
Anyang Prefecture, on the border of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Shen Qingchan, with her long sword strapped to her belt, walked down the wide street. The sea breeze blowing in her face already carried a salty, fishy smell.

"Mother, we'll be there soon."

She stopped and gazed at the distant sea.

At the end of the street in this seaside village lies a golden sandy beach.

In the corner of the package, there were two hot steamed buns and an urn containing ashes.

The steamed buns were dry food I bought this morning; they were still a bit hot, so I haven't had a chance to eat them yet.

Shen Qingchan quickened her pace, tightened her pack, and headed towards the sea.

They traveled thousands of miles to come to the sea, not for any other reason.

It is precisely because this is my mother's home.

She wanted to bring her mother's ashes back and scatter them into the sea, fulfilling her mother's wish to return home.

"Mom, we're home now. Get some rest."

Shen Qingchan unpacked the package, stepped onto the beach, and carefully took out an urn containing ashes.

Just as I was about to open it.

Suddenly, a cold, stern voice came from not far away: "What are you doing?"

Shen Qingchan raised her head and looked ahead.

Two soldiers, each carrying a long sword, approached and carefully examined Shen Qingchan.

One of them spoke first, his tone quite unfriendly: "Entry is prohibited here, didn't you know that?"

Another officer spoke more gently, saying, "This sea area is extremely dangerous, located on the edge of the Dragon Palace, and there are many monsters inside."

Shen Qingchan nodded and said, "I won't take up too much time, I'll leave right away."

Her straw sandals were very tattered, revealing her fair toes, as she walked on the sand and into the sea.

The two soldiers exchanged a glance, recognized that she was holding an urn, and said nothing more.

Shen Qingchan walked to the shallow water area, stopped, and opened the box.

The ashes inside were a mixture of red, white, and gray, which looked quite eerie.

"Mother, rest now."

"Leave the rest to me."

Shen Qingchan gazed at the ashes, her eyes filled with sorrow.

next second.

She channeled her spiritual energy, and a transparent light screen appeared, gathering the ashes in the box and rolling it towards the deep water.

In an instant.

The light screen was already dozens of meters away.

The spiritual energy connection between Shen Qingchan and the other person suddenly broke down.

Her spiritual energy was weak, and this distance was already the limit of what she could control.

The light curtain dissipated, and the ashes scattered and fell into the sea, disappearing into the depths.

Shen Qingchan was in a daze for a while, then came to her senses and turned to walk towards the beach.

She had already decided that she would find a government job and dedicate herself to rigorous self-cultivation day and night.

Only by achieving sufficient cultivation can I avenge my mother.

Shen Qingchan was unaware of the exact level of her "Weaving Fate" talent.

But she deduced it based on the information she already knew.

"Weaving Fate" is a rare "skill" talent!
Only those with the talent for "technique" can rely on spiritual energy to create a protective light barrier, and this barrier also comes with a cultivation method.

His own Zhaoming talent was only level 1 "Soldier".

To Shen Qingchan's horror, when she tried to use her spiritual energy to apply the "Weaving Fate" technique to Zhaoming...

The sharpness of the Zhaoming Longsword had actually improved without anyone noticing!

"Could it be that this innate technique of mine can raise my talent level?"

When she discovered this, Shen Qingchan couldn't help but tremble with shock.

In the Great Zhou Dynasty, the talent level obtained after passing the Holy Selection Ceremony was fixed and could never be changed.

But his own "Weaving Fate" had existed in his mind since childhood.

Not only does it have no hierarchy, but it also has no rank.

Furthermore, after gaining spiritual energy, one can enhance the strength of the "soldiers"!

This is too shocking and outrageous.

Although the improvement is very slow.

Shen Qingchan was also quite certain that the current Zhaoming Longsword was far from reaching the level of a level 2 weapon.

But as time goes on, Zhaoming's strength can continue to increase!
One day, we will reach level 2 weaponry!
She returned to the beach, packed her belongings, and found that the two soldiers were staring at her with wide eyes, their expressions full of horror.

"Excuse me, my lord!"

"We were blind and ignorant, please don't blame us, sir!"

The two soldiers realized what had happened and repeatedly apologized to Shen Qingchan.

Shen Qingchan frowned slightly, then relaxed her brow.

Passing the Holy Selection Ceremony and beginning cultivation on his own, he is indeed one in ten thousand in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

"What kind of work is available at the Anyang government office?"

Shen Qingchan asked, "I've just started cultivating and I'd like to find a government job."

Realizing she was easy to talk to, the two soldiers relaxed considerably.

One of the soldiers said, "Sir, are you going to take up a position in the government? Someone as outstanding as you would immediately be treated like a chief constable once you join the government!"

Another person chimed in, "If you wish to go, sir, I can help with the introductions!"

Shen Qingchan nodded and said, "Okay, let's go now."

Her original plan was to find a job in the Great Zhou Dynasty to support herself while cultivating her spiritual energy.

After all, according to the information on the jade pendant, that enemy surnamed Shen was far too powerful.

A hundred years ago, they were the supreme "chosen ones".

Although Shen Qingchan did not know his current cultivation level.

But she had participated in the Chosen Ceremony, witnessed the Chosen Ones firsthand, and even had contact with them.

Every chosen one is a genius among ten thousand!
His talent and wit are simply indescribable!

Infer from this.

A century has passed, and that enemy surnamed Shen, as a former "Chosen One," has only become more terrifying in terms of cultivation.

Shen Qingchan knew that with her current strength, she was far from being able to take revenge.

There is no other way but to cultivate one's spiritual essence and improve one's cultivation level.

At this time.

Upon hearing Shen Qingchan's affirmative answer, both soldiers were overjoyed!
One of them shouted, "Sir, I'll take you there right away!"

If the referral is successful, he will receive a considerable amount of money!
The other soldier's expression changed slightly, and he said, "I'll go instead. It's better for you to stay here and patrol."

"I spotted this gentleman first! Oh my god!"

"Let me go! The magistrate told me first about his appointment to the government!"

"I discovered it first!"

"They told me first that they were going to the government office!"

The two soldiers, their faces red and necks bulging, actually started arguing!

Shen Qingchan was somewhat speechless and said, "You two go together."

Hear this.

The two soldiers stopped arguing, but deep in their eyes, there was resentment.

A single coin contains a lot of money.

Even if we separate, it's still a significant amount.

But everyone wants to have all the windfall they receive.

"You're being foolish, young lady. The treasure is right in front of you, yet you insist on going far away instead of where it's close."

Suddenly, a woman's voice came, clearly reaching their ears.

Wave after wave crashed against the sand and rocks.

The two soldiers turned around and their expressions changed drastically!
A female demon stood on the sea dozens of meters away, looking in this direction.

Shen Qingchan's expression turned solemn. She secretly channeled her spiritual energy and asked, "What does this mean?"

The female demon laughed and said, "The Dragon Palace of the Sea is a recognized holy land for cultivation. Instead of coming to the Dragon Palace to cultivate, you go to that mortal government office. Isn't that a joke?"

In recent days.

From the Dragon Palace of the Sea, expansion is rampant!
The sea territory under its control almost completely occupies the coastal area of ​​the Great Zhou!

Within the Dragon Palace of the Sea, there are countless spiritual resources.

Cultivate within it, and you'll make rapid progress!
Countless creatures were drawn in, flocking to it one after another.

just.

The mortality rate for those who practice there is outrageously high!

The Spring Spring Realm is somewhat better off, as it is protected by the laws of the Dragon Palace.

However, the mortality rate in the Divine Realm is as high as 60%!
In this world, there is no such thing as a divinely bestowed realm.

In its place is the "Divine Palace Realm".

Despite the extremely high mortality rate in Ryugu.

Many creatures, disregarding the danger, still venture into the Dragon Palace of the Sea in order to obtain spiritual resources!
Among them were even quite a few members of the Great Zhou people.

These people of the Great Zhou Dynasty who were able to begin cultivation must have passed the Holy Selection Ceremony.

Each of them went through fierce competition and a brutal battle to be selected from among thousands before finally obtaining the precious opportunity to cultivate and begin their cultivation journey!
for them.

Entering the Dragon Palace of the Sea, with a 60% mortality rate in the Divine Realm, is simply a dream come true!
They all survived the sacred selection ceremony, a rite of passage that claimed their lives.

A 60% mortality rate is nothing to them!
That's why.

More and more people of the Great Zhou Dynasty, driven by ambition, are heading to the Dragon Palace to cultivate.

This further reduced the already limited core strength of the Great Zhou government.

This is also the reason why the two officers and soldiers were arguing.

The Great Zhou government has increased the rewards. As long as you can introduce a Divine Realm being, you can get a lot of silver, enough for an ordinary person to live a life without worry about food and clothing!

"The Dragon Palace of the Sea has seven palaces, nineteen halls, and three hundred and sixty pavilions."

The female demon spoke again, "Each of these pavilions contains a vast amount of spiritual resources!"

"The government of the Great Zhou Dynasty is still distributing money to ordinary people."

She scoffed, "I was just passing by on patrol when I overheard you talking and found it ridiculous, so I was just pointing it out."

"Whether you go or not is your choice."

The words fell.

The succubus turned around, rose up on the waves, and prepared to leave.

"Wait a minute."

Shen Qingchan raised her eyes and asked, "How do I get to the Dragon Palace of the Sea? And if I do, which pavilion should I go to?"

The female demon stopped, but did not turn around.

His tone was arrogant.

"The first palace in the Dragon Palace of the Sea should be the Autumn Water Palace."

"The Palace Mistress of Qiushui Palace is exceptionally talented, surpassing all others in the seven palaces and nineteen halls."

"The number one prodigy of the Dragon Palace of the Sea!"

(End of this chapter)