Chapter 1366 : Cultivation at a Rented Blessed Land

Having decided on their destination, the 2 wasted no time. They traversed the boundless sea and, 1 year later, arrived before the gates of the Ice Jade Immortal Palace.

After arriving at the Icy Jade Sea, Eldrin discovered that the Immortal Icy Jade Sea remained perfectly tranquil, as if it had never endured any terrible calamity. Even the number of cultivators did not appear to have diminished significantly.

After making some inquiries, he finally learned that the Ice Jade Immortal Palace had concluded the Great Tribulation War as early as 3,000 years ago.

As 1 of the top 100 blessed lands in the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea, the Jade Ice Immortal Palace possessed formidable strength. Since they were not at the epicenter of the great calamity, they naturally faced little pressure.

In this tribulation, Ice Jade Immortal Palace spent less than 10 1000 years to completely quell the surrounding demonic uprising, bringing an end to the battles of this great calamity.

Understanding this, Eldrin immediately said to Lyra, "Since there's no conflict here, let's pay a visit to the Ice Jade Immortal Palace."

With that, the 2 arrived outside the Ice Jade Immortal Palace.

Eldrin released his aura and proclaimed in a resonant voice, "I am the Streamsea Return-to-Emptiness Daoist, and I have come today specifically to pay homage to your sacred mountain. I request the fellow cultivators of the celestial palace to emerge and grant me an audience."

Soon, the Frostjade Immortal Palace stirred to life as several female immortals of transcendent grace soared forth. Leading them was a woman draped in flowing white robes, her cultivation aura profound and unfathomable—clearly the Mistress of Frostjade Palace.

Upon seeing the 2, she immediately smiled and gave a slight bow, saying, "Might you 2 be from the Abyssal Sea—the Abyss Daoist and Fairy Lyra (Person Name)?"

"Indeed."

Eldrin (Person Name) cupped his hands with a smile and returned the greeting.

Hearing this, the Palace Master of the Ice Jade Palace immediately brightened and said, "I've heard that the 2 of you possess unparalleled talent, and during the great calamity, you fought against and beheaded the master of the 1000 Dragon Lake in a single battle."

"Truly extraordinary to finally meet you in person." "You flatter me, Palace Master."

Eldrin smiled faintly, yet dared not be overconfident.

The Palace Lord of Icy Jade was also an extraordinary figure. Known as the 'Fairy of Icy Skin', she was a legendary beauty renowned throughout the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea.

This maiden stood among the 10 Great Immortal Maidens of the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea alongside the Glazed Divine Maiden and the Cyan Flame Fairy, holding the seventh rank. It was said that not only had her cultivation reached the Eighth Heaven of Earth Immortal Realm, but she was also a peerless genius who had opened 7 heavenly apertures.

Such a peerless fairy had no shortage of suitors within the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea, among whom were even mighty figures at the Great Perfection of the Earth Immortal realm, or even Half-Step Celestial Immortals.

After exchanging greetings, the Ice-Skinned Fairy led the 2 to the main reception hall.

After exchanging pleasantries, Eldrin stated their purpose candidly: "To be frank, we've come today to request permission to cultivate in your blessed land."

"So that's how it is."

Ice Skin Fairy nodded slightly. As 1 of the only 3 supreme ice-attributed blessed lands within the Western Aura Divine Abyss Sea, the Ice Jade Immortal Palace blessed land had always been a treasured cultivation ground for those with Ice Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root).

The Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea offered far too few ice-attribute cultivation resources. Since the founding of the Jade Ice Immortal Palace, almost every few years, immortals possessing an Ice Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root) would seek refuge here.

The Ice Jade Immortal Palace was more than willing to assist, going so far as to carve out numerous cultivation grottos specifically for immortals with Ice Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root). By leasing these grottos, they amassed vast quantities of immortal sources, celestial silver, and all manner of rare and wondrous treasures.

It could be said that leasing cultivation caves to Ice Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root) immortals had always been 1 of the Jade Glaze Immortal Palace's greatest sources of revenue.

Therefore, she was not at all surprised that Eldrin had come to rent a cultivation site at this moment.

She gave a faint smile and said, "Fellow Daoist, if you wish to rent a cave abode for cultivation, we would naturally be delighted to assist." "I shall have an eighth-tier cave abode prepared for you shortly. Would this arrangement suit your needs?"

Seeing Ice-Skin Fairy agree so readily, a surge of delight rose in Eldrin’s heart.

However, an ordinary eighth-rank cave dwelling would certainly be insufficient for Eldrin's cultivation. Thus, he spoke frankly, "To be honest, I intend to temper my physical body using the ice vein. A typical eighth-grade cultivation site would undoubtedly fall short."

"I wonder if it would be possible to lease the Earth Vein Core for me to rest in for some time?" "This..."

Upon hearing this, the Earth Immortal elders of the Icy Jade Celestial Palace faintly furrowed their brows. The core of the earth vein was the cultivation ground for Paramount Elders like them who dwelled within blessed realms.

Just like Eldrin’s (Person Name) Starlight Glazed Realm, and even the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure), it was generally reserved for close allies and a handful of deeply trusted friends—very few were deemed worthy enough to cultivate within its confines.

Such a core location of a blessed land is often a cultivation resource that cannot be obtained even with vast sums of money.

Seeing this, Eldrin also understood the intentions of the few from the Ice Jade Immortal Palace and immediately cupped his hands, saying, "To be frank, this session of cultivation is extremely important to me."

"If you are willing to lend it to me for cultivation, I am prepared not only to offer a generous price but also to owe you all a personal favor."

Hearing this, before the other Earth Immortal Elders could respond, the Ice-Skin Fairy's eyes lit up slightly as she said, "No need for an exorbitant price."

"Just pay the original price and consider it a token of friendship." Seeing this, Eldrin said with a smile, "Then my thanks to you."

Seeing this, the Ice-Skin Fairy said nothing more and simply led Eldrin (Person Name) into the blessed land.

Watching Eldrin and Lyra enter, a nearby Earth Immortal from the Ice Jade Palace asked, "Palace Master, how can outsiders be allowed to enter the core of the blessed land so freely?"

"I know what you're about to say."

The Ice-Skin Fairy interrupted her, then shook her head and said, "Although this person is not familiar to us, his innate talent is rather extraordinary."

"Legends say that the Daoist of the Returning Abyss has already stepped into the forbidden realm, making him the most formidable prodigy the Western Qi Divine Abyssal Sea has witnessed in 1,000,000 years." "From what we see today, not only him, but even his consort has now set foot in this domain."

The Ice-Skin Fairy spoke in a measured tone, her expression rather grave. "Such an individual, if they do not fall prematurely, will most likely cultivate a Taiyi Foundation in the future, reaching at least the half-step Celestial Immortal realm."

"A figure of this caliber must be smothered in the cradle if they bear enmity, and befriended if they hold none."

"We bear him no grudge, and by letting him owe us a favor today, it may prove of great use when the Heavenly Dao Tribulation descends upon us in a million years."

Upon hearing this, the several Earth Immortals fell into silence.

The Ice-Skin Fairy made a valid point. A top-tier prodigy who had reached at least the Half-Step Celestial Immortal realm, with potential to even enter the domain of a Celestial Immortal Paragon, was indeed worthy of their friendship.

Meanwhile, Eldrin had stepped into the heart of the blessed land.

Unaware of the conversation between the Jade-Ice Fairy and others outside, he etched this gesture of goodwill deep in his heart—today’s unprecedented entry into the core blessed land of the Jade-Ice Celestial Palace for cultivation was no small favor.

The moment he stepped into the blessed land, an overwhelming wave of Profound Ice Qi surged forth. The bone-piercing chill was so intense that even Eldrin felt an icy numbness permeating his entire body.

However, Eldrin (Person Name) was not alarmed but overjoyed. The extreme cold energy penetrated deep into his bones, and the fact that even he found it nearly unbearable proved it was truly sufficient to temper his physical body.

Without any delay, he immediately sat down cross-legged within the blessed land and began continuously channeling the Extreme Cold Qi.