The architectural style of Tongxin City is unique in Ximeng State, with countless details and design elements showcasing exceptional craftsmanship, truly magnificent.

However, Zhao Sheng could immediately see that this Tongxin City clearly mimicked the construction of Zhao Sheng's Divine Capital, with street layouts and certain special buildings almost identical to those of the Divine City.

...

After more than half a day, Zhao Sheng strolled throughout the grand city, scanning it with his Divine Thought numerous times, and had a thorough understanding of the current situation of the Zhao Family.

Though his expression remained indifferent, he felt somewhat gratified in his heart. The development trend of the Ximeng Zhao Family was evidently on the rise, with destiny thriving and their foundational strength quite remarkable.

Even if he didn't appear, the Ximeng Zhao Family would gradually advance and grow, ascending to become a top-tier family.

Thinking thus, Zhao Sheng slowly released his aura, a vast wave of Divine Thought surged skyward, sweeping across a hundred-mile radius, yet did not disturb anyone within the city.

After waiting for a moment, Zhao Sheng suddenly turned around, seeing atop a distant tall building a broad-faced man in a white robe, standing prominently.

The man looked at him in amazement, emitting a subtle pressure.

This broad-faced man was none other than Zhao Chengping, the "Restorer of the Ancestors" of the Zhao Family.

Zhao Sheng smiled faintly at him and, with a step that seemed like Instantaneous Movement, appeared directly opposite him, startling Zhao Chengping greatly.

"Could it be that you are Zhao...Nameless?!" Zhao Chengping scrutinized him cautiously and tentatively asked.

Zhao Sheng nodded: "Correct."

He had received Zhao Xuan'an's urgent transmission only three days prior, utterly unexpected that he would arrive so swiftly and suddenly.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Chengping relaxed at heart, promptly cupping his hand in salute, and inquired, "I am Zhao Chengping, may I know how to refer to you?"

"Haha, we are not of the same lineage, so for now, we may refer to each other as equals. The old one's single name is Lei, older than you by a few years." Zhao Sheng laughed heartily, indifferent.

"Ah, Mr. Lei, my respects." Zhao Chengping cupped his hands in salute again, saying, "This is not a place for conversation. Please, Mr. Lei, join me in my cave mansion for a discussion."

"That is as I desire!" Zhao Sheng returned the courtesy with a smile.

After speaking, both of their figures soon disappeared from the building top, unbeknownst to anyone in the city of what had just transpired.

...

Ten days later, Zhao Sheng emerged slowly from the Zhao Family's Scripture Pavilion, and all the Zhao Clan Members he encountered along the way hurriedly offered grand salutes upon seeing him.

In less than half a month, all the Cultivators of the Ximeng Zhao Family were aware that their clan had suddenly gained a Nascent Soul Cultivator, immensely joyful and with morale soaring to a peak.

Zhao Sheng intentionally revealed his whereabouts, thus choosing not to hide his presence.

Not long after returning to the cave mansion, Zhao Chengping visited in haste, informing him of a secret matter.

"Treasure Swap Event? Only Nascent Soul Realm participants?!" Upon hearing this, Zhao Sheng immediately became interested.

Upon seeing this, Zhao Chengping's heart settled, and he hurriedly explained the contents of this high-end exchange meeting.

The hosting location of this high-end exchange meeting was not within Ximeng State but in the Outer Void. The organizing force was the Crownless King Ancient Clan Qi Family of our state.

Everyone invited were families native to Ximeng State, and this time the Zhao Family was also invited.

Zhao Chengping attached great importance to this exchange meeting because aside from exchanging treasures, it essentially was also a grand event for carving up local interests.

Zhao Sheng immediately understood Zhao Chengping's intention, merely hoping he would attend to bolster their presence.

"In that case, the old one agrees to make a trip there." Zhao Sheng quickly accepted, and then asked, "By the way, when does the exchange meeting begin?"

"On the full moon night in one month." Zhao Chengping immediately replied upon hearing.

"Good!" Zhao Sheng nodded, a thoughtful look in his eyes.

...

A month's time swiftly passed.

At dusk, a full moon quickly emerged from the Western Mountain, the night sky starry and coldly desolate.

At this moment, two tunneling lights suddenly soared into the sky from Tongxin City, instantly flying high and disappearing into the deep night.

Hundreds of miles above, a majestic Divine Palace entirely white hovered at the corner of the Outer Void, a thin white Barrier covering the top of the Divine Palace, resembling a colossal white eggshell at first glance.

The two tunneling lights flew from the Lower Realm, quickly arriving at the edge of this enormous white Barrier.

The tunneling lights stopped, revealing the figures of Zhao Sheng and Zhao Chengping.

Zhao Chengping took out a sixteen-sided Jade Palace from his bosom and waved it towards the white Barrier.

The next moment, the Barrier silently parted a three-meter wide path, and the two swiftly flashed inside.

Once Zhao Sheng and the two entered, the passage immediately closed.

Upon entry, what's visible was a majestic palace entirely white, towering nearly a thousand meters high, countless runes engraved on its walls, emanating a glistening white light.

Zhao Sheng saw a large golden plaque hanging above the palace gates, inscribed with the three characters "Nanke Hall."

"Mr. Lei, this Nanke Hall is famously known as the supreme treasure of Ximeng State, rumored to be refined by a Great Ability of the Upper Realm, possessing the power to slay Divinity Transformation True Monarchs. The Ke family's origins are extraordinary, it's said their Ancestral Land resides on a continent within the Spirit Realm, the family's power is remarkable." Zhao Chengping explained in a low voice.

Zhao Sheng nodded thoughtfully upon hearing.

While speaking, the two arrived before the great hall's entrance, smoothly led inside by a maid.

To Zhao Sheng's surprise, upon entering the hall, he found it not a spacious grand hall but a quaint and elegant room, its floor laid with scarlet carpets, treasures hanging on the surrounding walls, all emitting dazzling Treasure Light, clearly not ordinary Magical Treasures.

Several beautiful girls in red dresses stood in the room, immediately bowing as they saw the two enter.

Although these girls appeared no different from ordinary people, Zhao Sheng instantly sensed they were not living beings, nor Puppets, but rather strange entities like spiritual beings in paintings.

As Zhao Sheng surveyed the setup, a hint of surprise subtly flickered in his eyes; despite seeing no flaws, he felt something amiss.

Upon seeing his unusual expression, Zhao Chengping immediately transmitted sound: "Mr. Lei, aside from those treasures and Illusion Girls, everything here is an illusion."

Upon hearing, Zhao Sheng was startled; with his Eye Power and spiritual sense, he still couldn't discern the reality here. Nanke Hall indeed was magical and wondrous, worthy of being the work of a Great Ability.

"Two honored ancestors, please rest here for a moment. The exchange meeting will soon begin." A graceful girl stepped forward, her voice crisp and pleasant as she spoke.

"You may leave. We don't require your attendance here." Zhao Chengping, having been here many times before, was well aware of the customs here.

These Illusion Girls were meant to serve and please the guests, their lives governed by the attendees.

"As you command, we take our leave."

With these words, these beautiful girls dissipated like wisps of green smoke, disappearing from sight.

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