Zhao Sheng was at a loss for words for a moment, and could only bow again in salute, waiting quietly.

"I am being rejected by the current world's Tao. Even a single projection cannot exist in the Lower Realm for too long, so let's be brief." Taiyue Immortal Venerable spoke, ignoring Zhao Sheng's salute.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Sheng was taken aback, not daring to respond hastily.

"... I just saw something bizarre in your Purple Mansion. Summon it forth so I can take a closer look." Taiyue Immortal Venerable's words made Zhao Sheng's heart tremble, instantly thinking of the Kui Niu Treasure.

This treasure was crafted by Lord Wanxing, and its bizarre and mysterious nature far exceeds the description of "bizarre."

As thoughts raced through his mind, a flash of silvery light appeared on his face, revealing a silver-white Kui Niu Mask.

Seeing it, Taiyue Immortal Venerable's expression suddenly turned serious, and his eyes lit up with two beams of white light, descending upon the treasure in an instant.

After a few breaths, the white light in Taiyue Immortal Venerable's eyes faded, and he suddenly exclaimed in wonder, "Tsk tsk! The fate of the world is truly indescribable! I thought I would return empty-handed, but unexpectedly, there is yet another surprise."

Saying this, his expression turned solemn as he asked in a deep voice, "Let me ask you. Have you heard of the Burial Immortal Ruins? How many marketplaces have you entered before?"

Zhao Sheng's heart quivered, adding a few more layers of caution, "I dare not deceive the Immortal Venerable. This small cultivator certainly can enter the Burial Immortal Ruins. There are three marketplaces I know of: Gray Mountain, Endless Tower, and Desolate Wall Settlement."

"Desolate Wall Settlement? Just as I suspected!" Taiyue Immortal Venerable's expression turned thoughtful, then gave Zhao Sheng a scrutinizing look: "Young one, you have big trouble! Do you know what the thing on your face is? This item is not simple. If I have not mistaken, it should be the Demigod Device personally crafted by Old Ghost Wan Xing."

You currently suffer greatly from it. If not restrained, your Primordial Spirit and consciousness will be assimilated by it within a thousand years. At that time, this flesh will become an Immortal Descent Container, carrying countless Ruined Immortal thoughts."

Zhao Sheng was already prepared, so his expression hardly changed after hearing this, appearing calm and indifferent.

Taiyue Immortal Venerable was slightly surprised and immediately asked, "Have you... already discovered the hazards of this item?"

"Indeed, this small cultivator knows the danger of the treasure, but is powerless against the Immortal Monarch's methods. I can only face it calmly, trying to live each day well without regrets," Zhao Sheng said, half true and half false.

"Hmm, your cultivation mind is quite good. If not for this matter, your future in immortality would be promising! However, to rid yourself of the influence of the Demigod Device, you must at least overcome the Ascension Tribulations three times and possess True Immortal Realm strength," Taiyue Immortal Venerable smiled faintly.

"True Immortal Realm..."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Sheng's face showed signs of bitterness.

Returning to Void, Unification, Crossing Tribulation, True Immortal...

Currently, he has only cultivated to the Returning to Void Realm, which is three large realms away from True Immortal Realm. To reach the level of Ascension to Immortality, who knows how many tens of thousands of years it would take.

Not even a thousand years may pass before his thoughts and consciousness are twisted and assimilated by the Kui Niu Treasure, becoming a "fanatic" offering himself willingly.

Zhao Sheng's heart stirred, and he suddenly bowed deeply, respectfully saying, "This small cultivator has already resigned but was fortunate to see the immortal face today, seemingly catching a glimpse of hope. I earnestly implore the Immortal Venerable to save my life. In the future, should the Immortal Venerable have commands, this small cultivator will not hesitate to go through fire and water!"

Zhao Sheng's words were not unfounded. If not for the deep meaning from the other party, he would never have given him a hint, and upon understanding it, he naturally wouldn't miss the chance to ask for help.

"You needn't worry, though Old Ghost Wan Xing's methods are high, it's not without a solution. I can temporarily seal the treasure for a millennium. As long as you can achieve ascension within this time frame, you will naturally escape Old Ghost Wan Xing's control," Taiyue Immortal Venerable smiled slightly and said slowly.

"How difficult it is to become immortal! A mere millennium, this small cultivator really... really..." Zhao Sheng deliberately changed his expression, speaking hesitantly.

"A millennium is indeed a little short. No matter! I can seal it once, and so naturally can seal it a second and third time..." Taiyue Immortal Venerable said with a smile.

However, he didn't say that the more times it's sealed, the worse the effect becomes.

Moreover, this method only treats the symptoms but not the root cause. If he fails to become immortal, sooner or later, Zhao Sheng will become the "plaything" in Old Ghost Wan Xing's hands.

These secrets are something Taiyue Immortal Venerable naturally would not state, as he wouldn't want to deal with Old Ghost Wan Xing without a deeper purpose.

Old Wanxing was already a Golden Immortal before his demise. Though he became a "dead but not perished" Ruined Immortal, his power should not be underestimated.

Despite the dire situation for Ruined Immortals, whose status is far less noble than True Immortals and only a tad better than Demoted Immortals.

However, because of this, most Ruined Immortals act recklessly and would go to any length to live again.

Old Ghost Wan Xing cultivating Immortal Descent Containers is actually not extreme; there are many far worse and more ruthless "Ruined Immortals," such as those in the Gun Sea...

"Benevolent Immortal Venerable, please rescue this small cultivator!" Zhao Sheng cried out in a timely manner.

Taiyue Immortal Venerable pondered briefly before decisively saying, "I can help once. But this matter involves Old Ghost Wan Xing, and the causes and effects connected are extensive. I must weigh it carefully, unless..."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Sheng understood that the other wanted something from him and immediately said loudly, "If the Immortal Venerable has any commands, this small cultivator will leap into fire and water to repay the great kindness."

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