Chapter 1370 : Return to the Ruins Sea

The Fire of the Great Tribulation, the Breath of the Netherworld.

Lyra murmured inwardly, a contemplative expression unconsciously gracing her features.

She pondered for a moment before speaking, "Ordinary tribulation flames likely won’t suffice. We must locate the critical juncture as well."

Eldrin nodded calmly and spoke, "Within the Western Abyssal Divine Sea, the very heart of the Great Tribulation lies where the flames of calamity burn most fiercely."

"Deep beneath the Western Abyss Dragon Palace, at the convergence of the Nether and Earth realms—that should be the most suitable node."

At this point, he continued, "However, to set up such a grand formation, my strength alone is insufficient. I'll need fellow daoists from the Immortal Alliance to lend me their aid."

Lyra nodded and said, "Then let us first return to the Abyssal Sea."

As the words faded, the 2 of them set off without further delay, heading straight toward the Sea of Returning Abyss.

The Tempest Valley was far from the Sea of Returning Abyss, yet with the aid of the Yin-Yang Void Mirror, the 2 of them managed to return to the Sea of Returning Abyss in merely 3 years.

After returning to the Sea of Returning Abyss, Eldrin immediately summoned all the immortals from the celestial alliance to the main hall.

He informed everyone of the situation and then spoke, "To set up the Heaven-Earth Crucible this time, we require 1 100 and 8 immortal treasures, with 6 World-Sundering Treasures serving as the formation anchors."

"I have no shortage of these immortal treasures, but I require the assistance of 1 100 and 8 immortals and 6 Earth Immortals. Thus, I wish to ask all of you to lend me your strength."

The immortals present couldn't help but nod slightly upon hearing this. With a gentle smile, Qingji spoke: "Since the fall of Qianlong Lake, over 7 1000 years have passed."

"In these past 7 1000 years, the Immortal Alliance has welcomed 1 100 and 13 newly ascended immortals. We certainly have sufficient manpower."

Hearing this, Eldrin felt a slight sense of relief, a faint smile gracing his lips.

After the destruction of the 1000 Dragon Lake that year, the Immortal Alliance seized over 5 100 Dao Origins. As the immortals within the Alliance found them difficult to assimilate, Eldrin distributed 3 100 of them to the Primordial Spirit Dao Lords of the Alliance.

Thanks to this, the Immortal Alliance had seen almost 1 Nascent Soul Dao Lord ascend to the Immortal Realm every few decades in recent years. The alliance's power had surged forward with breathtaking speed.

To this day, the number of immortals in the Eldrin Sea has reached a total of 168.

Among these 168 Immortals, the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) alone accounted for 73.

The remaining newly ascended immortals were mostly disciples and followers of various Eldrin from the Violet Realm, many of whom carried the bloodline of fallen immortals who had perished in battle.

For the descendants of the fallen immortals, Eldrin showed no neglect. The heirs of Kunxuan Dao Lord, the direct successors of the Stellar Palace and the Glazed Palace—all received several Dao Origins as compensation.

Now, the Hall of Stars within the Eldrin Blessed Land housed 7 immortals, while the Glazed Palace also boasted 6 ascended ancestors. Such strength was considered quite formidable even among seventh-tier immortal sects.

Moreover, as members of the Return-to-Void Immortal Alliance, these sects enjoyed extraordinary status and prestige throughout the surrounding seas, backed by the Alliance's formidable influence.

"With 70-3 Immortals in the clan, the present-day Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) of the immortal realm is in no way inferior to the former Setting Sun Blessed Land."

Eldrin mused calmly in his heart, "In less than 80,000 years since my ascension, I've accumulated such magnificent wealth and influence. I'm afraid even the distant ancestors of the Chen Clan wouldn't have dared to imagine this."

At this thought, Eldrin said, "Since we have sufficient manpower, let's first allocate an adequate team."

Given Eldrin's (Person Name) prestige, the immortals in the Celestial Alliance naturally had no reason to refuse. Before long, the selection of the 108 immortals had been finalized.

These immortals were the finest chosen from among all celestial beings, many of whom had reached the half-step Earth Immortal realm.

With this step completed, Eldrin turned his gaze to Sun Ji, Skywind Daoist, and the 2 Earth Immortals from the Ancient Azure Stream Sect. "I must trouble you all," he said, "please lend your assistance."

"As it should be."

Hearing this, the others nodded in agreement. Eldrin inquired, "How do you intend to arrange for the final 2 Earth Immortals to anchor the formation?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin's eyes flickered slightly.

After learning that the Celestial Prison Clan had retreated, figures like Daoist Tianyuan, Ancient Ruins Yin Lord, and Earthspring Ancestor had all departed.

In the present-day Eldritch Abyss Sea, aside from the immortals of the Eldritch Abyss Immortal Alliance, only the Glazed Paradise and the Azure River Ancient Sect remain.

However, the master of the Ancient Azure Stream Sect had failed in his attempt to break through to the late-stage Earth Immortal realm and was now still in seclusion recovering from his injuries, making it evidently impossible for him to take action.

At this thought, Eldrin spoke: "We are still short of 2 Earth Immortals. Lyra can be considered 1, and Qing Ji another. But for the last 1, I intend to invite the Lord of the Ancient Ruins."

Upon hearing this, Riji nodded slightly and said, "The Nether Lord of the Ancient Abyss is an underworld earth immortal. If he intervenes to inscribe the array patterns within the Netherrealm, their efficacy may be enhanced by severalfold."

"In that case, the matter is settled." Eldrin spoke, then added, "I shall send word to the Old Ruins Yin Sovereign, requesting his assistance in this endeavor."

At this point, the matter was considered settled once and for all. The assembled immortals withdrew 1 after another.

After the crowd had dispersed, Eldrin kept behind Kael, Chen Jieyuan, Ye Qingfeng, Lu Wenyuan, and Yuansheng—5 individuals in total.

Looking at the few people before him, Eldrin felt a slight sense of relief and revealed a faint smile.

This time, Eldrin had been away from the Return Abyss Sea for 5 1000 years. During this period, the cultivators within the Immortal Alliance had all improved their cultivation to varying degrees, and the 5 individuals before him were among those who had made the most significant progress.

Among the 5 figures before him, Kael and Chen Jieyuan had ventured beyond the Sea of Returning Abyss in recent years, each slaying a Half-Step Earth Immortal. Their combat prowess had thus seen significant improvement.

Chen Jieyuan had long since cultivated the Indestructible Golden Body and comprehended the Laws of the Sun. Even before Eldrin's departure, he had already established a foundation capable of withstanding 7 heavenly tribulations.

After refining yet another supreme Dao Source, both of his Primordial Foundations had reached perfection. His combat prowess had already stepped into the realm of 8 Calamities, leaving only the final step—condensing a Flawless Dao Fruit—to ascend to the 9 Calamities domain.

Kael's Demonic Buddha Dao Fruit had reached perfection, his combat strength had stepped into the Eighth Tribulation Realm, and even his Taoist Dao Fruit had begun to take initial form.

Now, only the final step remained: to cultivate all 3 Dao Fruits to the World-Originating Realm, then merge them into 1, condensing them into a single Primordial Dao Fruit. Only then could he reach the zenith of the 9 Calamities Realm.

At this thought, Eldrin looked at the 2 and said, "The Ancient Ancestor’s foundation is nearly perfected, and our clan brother is only 1 step away from completion."

"Yet since ancient times, countless prodigies who attained the 3 Dao Fruits ultimately failed to reach the 9 Heavenly Tribulations realm."

"It seems that cultivating a Great Perfection Foundation cannot be achieved through arduous training alone."

Eldrin (Person Name) spoke slowly, then added, "The Heaven and Earth as a Crucible technique I pioneered may prove beneficial to both of you as well."

"However, this method is far too perilous. Even a 9 Tribulations Immortal could be refined into Tribulation Ashes, making it entirely unsuitable for you all."

At this point, Eldrin retrieved a jade slip and said, "This method is my own cultivation art. If you can simplify it and reduce its inherent dangers, perhaps within tens of thousands of years 1 may reach the 9 Heavenly Tribulations realm."