Chapter 1394 : Erlang's Birthday Celebration

Just as they were speaking, a streak of light shot across the distant horizon.

From the endless void beyond, 2 dazzling phoenixes—1 azure, 1 crimson—soared through the skies, pulling a carriage of supreme nobility across the heavens.

Witnessing this scene, an immortal couldn't help but exclaim in astonishment, "Azure Phoenixes and Fire Phoenixes drawing a carriage? Who arrives with such extravagant grandeur?" "Tsk, you don't even recognize the Luanfeng Divine Chariot?"

Someone nearby gasped sharply and quickly spoke up, "That's the carriage of the 1 from the Flowing Fire Star Palace. Make way, now!" "Screech—"

Just as the crowd was struck with astonishment, the Azure Phoenix and Fire Phoenix had already drawn the chariot to the outskirts of Verdant Chariot Mountain (Location).

The newcomer did not immediately set foot within Verdant Chariot Mountain (Location), but a mellifluous voice rang out, "Who is the Daoist of the Returning Abyss (Cultivation Title)?" "It's him. Wasn't it said he was still recovering from his injuries?"

Eldrin’s heart stirred faintly as he promptly stepped forward, cupping his hands in salute. “My Daoist title is Guixu. It is an honor to meet the Palace Master of Liuhuo.” A brief silence emanated from within the carriage. Eldrin could feel a gaze descending upon him, quietly sweeping over his form. Moments later, an admiring voice arose from the carriage: “Truly, heroes emerge from the young. I have heard you have stepped into the forbidden realm, and now I see it is no false claim.”

At these words, a man draped in a star-embroidered daoist robe, with peerlessly handsome features, emerged from the carriage. The moment they laid eyes on the newcomer, every immortal present felt a faint tremor in their hearts, instantly recognizing his identity. "The Master of the Flowing Fire Star Palace—it is indeed him."

The immortals were all startled, their faces revealing looks of astonishment.

The master of the Flowing Fire Star Palace was a Half-Step Celestial Immortal who wielded the cosmic laws of the stars, a being whose might shook the entire Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea.

However, during the previous battle, the master of the Flowing Fire Star Palace had been severely wounded by the Dragon King of the Western Abyss. By all reasoning, he should still be in seclusion recovering from his injuries—it was unexpected that he would emerge so soon.

The master of Flowing Fire Palace was dressed in resplendent attire, like a true lord of stars descended to the mortal realm. He merely gazed quietly at Eldrin before speaking with a gentle smile, "I see extraordinary talent in you. Would you be willing to become my disciple?"

Upon hearing this, the immortals were slightly taken aback. None had expected the Lord of Flowing Fire Palace to straightforwardly ask Eldrin (Person Name) to become his disciple, leaving them genuinely surprised.

Eldrin’s brow furrowed slightly as well, yet a moment later, he spoke calmly, "I am deeply honored by your esteemed regard." "However, I regret to say that I currently have no intention of taking a master."

Upon hearing this, the immortals were first taken aback, but soon expressions of comprehension dawned on their faces.

After all, Eldrin (Person Name) had cultivated all the way to the Earth Immortal realm, possessing peerless talent and innate abilities, with considerable potential to eventually step into the Celestial Immortal realm. There was simply no need for him to take a half-step Celestial Immortal as his master.

And to be fair, how much genuine affection could there be in a master-disciple relationship formed so hastily? Upon hearing this, the master of the Flowing Fire Star Palace narrowed his eyes slightly.

A moment later, he said with a faint smile, "I've heard that in your possession, young friend, lies 1 of the 9 Dragon Ancient Cauldrons once owned by the Twilight Celestial Divinity."

"That ancient cauldron is incomplete, its artifact spirit already lost. It requires a special method to nurture a new artifact spirit before it can be restored. Keeping it in your possession would likely be of no use."

"Little friend, would you be willing to part with it? I offer a supreme-grade Heaven-Opening Treasure in exchange." Upon hearing this, Eldrin's expression subtly chilled.

At this moment, he finally understood the scheme of the Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace.

His visit today to offer birthday felicitations was but a pretense; the true object of his desire was the Crimson Dragon Calms the World Cauldron.

However, in its prime, the Crimson Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron was a Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure, its value far exceeding 10 times that of a mere high-grade Heaven-Opening Treasure. Faced with such an invaluable treasure, Eldrin would rather offer it to the Glazed Divine Sovereign than hand it over to the Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace.

At this thought, Eldrin shook his head and said, "This object has an affinity with me. I regret that I cannot exchange it." "Oh?"

Upon hearing this, the Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace narrowed his eyes slightly, a trace of coldness flashing within them.

In this great tribulation, the Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace had endured what could only be described as an utterly humiliating ordeal.

With insufficient means at his disposal, he was first relentlessly suppressed by the Eldrin Patriarch during the Great Tribulation, and later nearly met his end at the hands of the Western Abyss Dragon King right outside the Western Abyss Dragon Palace.

Therefore, upon returning to the Flowing Fire Star Palace, as soon as his injuries had recovered slightly, he began plotting to seize the Heaven-Splitting Supreme Treasure in Eldrin's possession.

The might of a Heaven-Creation Supreme Treasure was immense. Should he obtain 1, his combat power would surge dramatically. He wouldn’t dare claim he could rival a Celestial Immortal expert at that point, but facing the Lord of the Celestial Prison Clan, he would no longer be completely defenseless.

At this thought, the master of the Flowing Fire Star Palace spoke up, "I advise you to reconsider, young friend. Though the Heaven-Splitting Supreme Treasure is invaluable, restoring it will likely be no easy task."

"How about handing it over to me? I'll owe you a favor. What do you say?" "You certainly value your favors highly."

Before Eldrin could even open his mouth to respond, a burst of laughter echoed through the void.

Everyone looked up to see several figures treading through the air, led by none other than the Glazed Divinity Sovereign. "Qu Liuli."

The moment he saw the Glazed Divine Lord, the master of the Flowing Fire Star Palace slightly furrowed his brow. Just as he was about to speak, his expression abruptly shifted, and he exclaimed, "You broke through?" "A fortunate coincidence, merely a minor advancement."

Glazed Immortal Lord spoke with serene composure, then gave a slight nod toward Eldrin (Person Name). Noticing this, Eldrin (Person Name) immediately cupped his hands in salute and said, "I pay my respects to the Immortal Lord."

Seeing this, the Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace felt a chill wash over his expression. Having suffered grievous losses in the previous battle, he was now in dire need of a World-Creating Supreme Treasure to recoup his damages.

Most critically, the injuries within his body were severe, with a terrifying baleful aura corroding his flesh. He needed a fire-attribute World-Creating Supreme Treasure(Artifact) to heal his wounds.

"Therefore, even with the appearance of the Glazed Divine Lord, he refused to give up. He asked unwillingly, 'Do you truly intend to turn against me for his sake?'"

The Glazed Divinity remained silent for a moment before speaking. "Amidst the great tribulation, had it not been for the joint efforts of the Return to Ruins Immortal Alliance and the 3 elders of my Glazed Paradise to eradicate the 1000 Dragon Lake, your Blazing Star Palace might not have endured to this day."

"Hmph."

Upon hearing this, the Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace could not help but slightly change his expression.

However, as a Half-Step Celestial Immortal who had lived for tens of millions of years, this individual possessed remarkably thick skin.

Thinking of the injuries within his body, the Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace couldn't help but remark, "Had our Flowing Fire Star Palace not held the front line, the Returning Abyss Blessed Land might not have endured to this day."

At that very moment, an ancient ship of magnificent grandeur emerged from the celestial void and sailed across the sky.

Upon that ancient vessel stood a full 1 1000 celestial soldiers and generals. At their forefront was a valiant youth clad in armor, gripping a celestial halberd.

"It's the Celestial Court's treasure ship."

"Who is this newcomer, actually meriting an escort of 1,000 Celestial Soldiers?"

At the sight of the treasure ship, the immortals were momentarily stunned before quickly recognizing its origin.

Many immortals appeared rather surprised, while even more cast thoughtful glances toward Eldrin (Person Name) after glimpsing the youth's features. Just as expected, the young man leaped down from the treasure ship and called out from afar, his voice ringing clear across the distance.

"Father, your unfilial son has returned this time specifically to celebrate your longevity."