Chapter 1393 : 1 100 Millennia Grand Birthday

Of course, some immortals were rather concerned with prestige, hosting lavish birthday banquets every 10 1000 years. However, Eldrin (Person Name) was not 1 of them. He advocated for simplicity in all matters and intended to invite only a few close friends for a small gathering.

However, the Elder Uncle did not share this view. Chen Changxuan believed that the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization), as a newly-ascended Earth Immortal blessed land, should seize this opportunity to establish connections with the surrounding maritime blessed lands.

Moreover, this longevity banquet was not solely held for Eldrin.

Within the clan, the earthly immortals such as Lyra (Person Name) and Qing Ji (Person Name) all had their 100,000-year longevity milestones approaching within a relatively short span. Thus, it was decided to hold their longevity banquets collectively, transforming the occasion into a grand and lavish celebration.

"What a lively scene."

Eldrin surveyed the verdant expanse of Verdant Chariot Mountain, a faint sigh of sentiment swelling within his heart.

This time, the longevity banquet hosted by the Chen Immortal Clan's several Earth Immortals was considered quite grand. It was said that Chen Changxuan had invited all blessed lands across the Flowing Rivers and 100 Seas.

In addition, over 1,000 prominent and minor immortal clans across Liuchuan Baihai that possessed immortals received invitations from the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization).

With the birthday celebration still a few years away, though the major blessed realms had yet to arrive, over 5 100 immortal clans had already gathered. In total, more than 8 100 immortals converged upon the Returning Abyss Sea.

These immortal sects and clans offered congratulatory gifts in varying measures, collectively amassing a rather considerable fortune. Eldrin, however, paid it no mind.

He flew all the way to the main hall of Verdant Chariot Mountain (Location) and found the Elder Uncle there. A faint smile graced his lips as he said, "These past few years, I've troubled you greatly, Elder Uncle."

The Elder Uncle smiled faintly and said, "A lifespan of 1 100 1000 years—such a thing was beyond my wildest dreams in the ancient Violet Realm."

"No 1 could have ever imagined that a mere Foundation Establishment clan from the Chu Kingdom would 1 day achieve such glory." "How could I not devote myself to orchestrating such a grand occasion with utmost care?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) could not help but feel a stir of emotion in his heart.

He sighed, a trace of melancholy in his voice, "Who could have foreseen that the humble Chen Clan of yesteryears would ascend to such heights?" "Back then, even a mere Celestial Python Demon King (Demon Beast) at the Golden Core Realm seemed to loom over us like Mount Tai, and a minor Qingyang Sect was enough to keep us in constant dread."

"Now that 100,000 years have passed, all our enemies from those days have turned to dust. Those like the Celestial Python Demon King (Demon Beast) and Old Ancestor Xu of the Qingyang Sect have likely undergone a 1000 cycles of reincarnation by now."

Chen Changxuan also nodded upon hearing this, then smiled faintly. "Had it not been for your unwavering efforts in pulling the family forward, this old man would likely have reincarnated thousands of times over by now. How could we possibly have achieved what stands before us today?"

At this point, a faint smile bloomed in the old uncle's eyes.

As the Ancestral Dao Progenitor of the Abyssal Realm, the Elder Patriarch was the first living being to manifest through primordial transformation.

Endowed with the Heavenly Dao Seal at birth, he was innately capable of wielding the power of cosmic laws, his strength rivaling that of a 7-Tribulation Half-Step Earth Immortal. With Eldrin—a prodigious realm master of unparalleled genius—as his guide, his future achievements were bound to transcend all conceivable limits.

Eldrin also felt quite emotional, his voice tinged with nostalgia as he said, "In my childhood, had it not been for your protection over the family, I might have perished long before embarking on the path of cultivation. Such kindness, I, Eldrin, shall never forget for all eternity."

"Besides, in our early years of cultivation, we supported each other through the journey. How can you claim the family was solely carried forward by my efforts?"

Eldrin conversed with the elder uncle for a long while in the grand hall, reminiscing about past events, before finally returning to the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss to continue his secluded cultivation.

After returning to the Guixu Blessed Land, Eldrin was astonished to discover that the Black Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron within the realm had advanced further, reaching the level of a mid-grade Heaven-Opening Treasure.

"It appears that within 100,000 years, this treasure shall advance to superior grade."

“After nurturing it for some 3 100 1000 years, this treasure might regain its full power.” Sensing the might of this Heaven-Sundering Artifact, Eldrin murmured inwardly.

Given his current strength, Eldrin dared not retrieve the Taiyi Thunder Abyss Myriad Tribulation Sword in a short time, nor did he possess the capability to wield it. Thus, for a long time to come, the 2 World-Suppressing Cauldrons derived from the 9 Dragons Ancient Cauldron would likely remain his trump card. With this thought, Eldrin inquired of Lyra, "Is the Crimson Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron being nurtured within the Sunset Blessed Land?"

"Yes."

Lyra nodded slightly before speaking, "However, the Crimson Sunset Sea still requires a Terrestrial Immortal to guard it." "I understand."

Eldrin gave a slight nod, indicating he would arrange the matter.

Time flew by in the blink of an eye, and several years had passed in haste.

As Eldrin's (Person Name) 100,000th birthday celebration drew nearer, an increasing number of immortals gathered in the Sea of Returning Abyss. On this very day when the longevity banquet was to be held, Earth Immortal Patriarchs finally began to arrive.

The first Earth Immortal elder to arrive was an acquaintance of Eldrin, the early-stage Earth Immortal known as the Earthspring Elder.

The Earthspring Patriarch was exceptionally courteous, arriving with a supreme-grade immortal elixir in hand. Beaming with a warm smile, he said, "Congratulations, Fellow Daoist. This humble Daoist wishes you boundless immortal longevity and eternal attainment of the Great Dao."

"You're too generous, Brother Diquan."

Eldrin smiled faintly, then gestured for the others to receive Elder Earthspring.

Soon after Patriarch Earthspring arrived, several other old acquaintances appeared, including the Nether Lord of Ancient Ruins, Daoist Tianyuan, Patriarch Tianfeng, and other close friends. Each of them graciously presented their congratulatory gifts with utmost courtesy.

Eldrin instructed his disciples and clan members to accept the gifts 1 by 1, recording them in the ledger to be repaid in due time.

The Verdant Stream Sect had also sent a few representatives. The sect master himself made the journey, presenting a rare and precious gift.

Following them, several divine beings of the God Race arrived together. Among them was 1 whom Eldrin recognized well—the very Tai Xuan Divine Being with whom he had fought side by side in years past.

At that moment, the Profound Mystic Divine Spirit beheld Eldrin (Person Name) and promptly presented a gift, then said with a light laugh, "Many years have passed since we last met. I heard you've stepped into the forbidden realm—truly, I am in awe of your prowess."

"You flatter me, Brother Taixuan. Breaking through to the mid-stage Earth Immortal realm—now that is a future of boundless prospects."

Eldrin spoke with polite courtesy, his divine sense sweeping over the gifts. He noted that the offerings from these earthly deities of the divine race were neither extravagant nor meager—except for the Tai Xuan Divine Spirit, who had presented an exceptionally valuable gift.

This lavish gift was extraordinarily precious—a Heaven-Opening Immortal Herb known as the 'Taixuan Grass', whose value rivaled that of a genuine Heaven-Opening Treasure. It was evident that the Taixuan Deity, having witnessed his breakthrough to the Earth Immortal realm, had come to curry favor.

However, Eldrin had no intention of forming a deep friendship with this individual.

Back in the battle at the Heavenly Demon Sea, this Great Mystery Divine Spirit had intervened only when victory seemed assured. Later, sensing that the Abyssal Sea stood no chance against the 1000 Dragon Lake, it stood by and watched as the Abyssal Sea faced the enemy alone.

Such a person might be tolerable in ordinary interactions, but when critical moments arise, they are utterly unreliable. Therefore, 1 must refrain from forming deep bonds with them.

To return to our story, Eldrin exchanged pleasantries with several Earth Immortals of the God Race and welcomed a succession of venerable Earth Immortal elders before finally turning to Ye Qingfeng (Person Name) and saying, "How many are still missing?"

Ye Qingfeng cupped his hands and said respectfully, "9 blessed lands have already arrived, totaling 17 Earth Immortals."