Chapter 1395 : Transformation of the 100 Schools

"You're back. It's good to have you back."

Eldrin nodded slightly, his head dipping in a barely perceptible motion.

Chen Xiandao's cultivation realm was not high, having only achieved the Primordial Chaos True Body, yet his foundation was remarkably solid.

From Eldrin's perspective, the young man's physical form was truly extraordinary. Though it couldn't compare to his own Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body, it still ranked among the most powerful Primordial Genesis True Forms Eldrin had ever witnessed.

"People of the Celestial Court."

At the same time, the moment he saw the newcomer, the Flowing Fire Palace Lord's gaze sharpened imperceptibly.

The Vast Azure Immortal Realm was immeasurably distant from the Primal Immortal Realm, with most pivotal positions in its Celestial Court held by native immortals.

However, the training methods for the Celestial Soldiers and Generals could only be mastered by Heavenly Immortals from the Celestial Court of the Origin Immortal Realm.

The celestial soldiers and generals trained through the methods of the Divine Court each possessed combat prowess at the Immortal Ascension Realm, and were considered formidable even among those who had attained this realm.

Most importantly, when the Heavenly Soldiers and Heavenly Generals combined their formations, the power they could unleash became even more astonishing.

Generally speaking, when over a 100 celestial soldiers and generals form their battle array, they can contend with an early-stage Earth Immortal.

Before him stood a full 1 1000 Celestial Soldiers, with 3 Celestial Generals at the Earth Immortal realm commanding the formation. Coupled with an ancient Celestial Court battleship, their combined array was more than sufficient to contend against a peak Earth Immortal expert.

Such formidable combat strength, deployed solely to escort a single individual, was truly beyond the expectations of the Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace.

This youth is likely an important figure of the Western Abyss Celestial Court.

The master of the Flowing Fire Star Palace murmured inwardly, his eyes flickering with a trace of solemn contemplation.

Recalling the youth's words, he immediately cupped his hands in salute and said, "I am Flowing Fire. Greetings to the esteemed members of the Immortal Court. Might I ask what position our young friend holds within the Immortal Court?"

"How dare you!"

Before Chen Xiandao could respond, a celestial general beside him thundered with rage, "This is the personal disciple of the Western Abyss Celestial Court's Lord! How dare you show such insolence!"

"Hmm—"

Hearing this, the Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace abruptly changed his expression.

The newly appointed Lord of the Celestial Court in the Western Qi Divine Abyssal Sea was a True Monarch at the late-stage Celestial Immortal realm. His cultivation was said to be unfathomable, yet unexpectedly, he had taken on a disciple within the Western Qi Divine Abyssal Sea.

To address such a figure as "young friend"—does that not place him on equal footing with the sovereign of the Western Abyss Immortal Court?

With this thought weighing on his mind, the Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace felt a subtle unease. He could only reply, "It was my oversight."

Chen Xiandao did not say much about this.

He cupped his hands in salute toward Eldrin, then cast a fleeting glance at the Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace. With unshakable composure, he spoke, "Did I hear correctly moments ago that you wish to take my father as your disciple?"

The Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace pondered inwardly for a moment, realizing that the Crimson Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron could not be claimed today. He then said to Eldrin, "My words were careless. I hope you will not take offense, Fellow Daoist."

"I have pressing matters to attend to today, so I shall not linger any longer."

As the words faded, the phoenix-drawn immortal carriage vanished into the void, carrying the master of the Blazing Star Palace.

After the master of the Flowing Fire Star Palace departed, Eldrin let out a subtle sigh of relief.

他引着众人回到了仙殿之中，而后对着曲琉璃拱手说道：「今日之事，多亏了神君相助。」

"It was but a trivial favor."

At this point, a subtle gleam flickered in Divine Lord Liuli's eyes as she remarked, "I've heard that during the Great Cataclysm, the master of the Flowing Fire Star Palace destroyed a Chaos Opening Supreme Treasure and now urgently needs to replenish their foundational resources.

Moreover, he had been wounded by the Master of the Western Abyss Dragon Palace, and the power of Water Elemental Dao Principles ravaged his body. Only a fire-attributed Primordial Chaos Treasure could halt the deterioration of his injuries.

Chapter 1 The Azure Cloud Sect's outer gate was bustling with activity, countless disciples hurrying along the mountain paths. Jiang Ming stood at the edge of the training grounds, gazing at the distant peaks veiled in mist, his eyes filled with determination. "Junior Brother Jiang, the sect competition is about to begin. Why are you still here in a daze?" A clear voice sounded behind him. He turned to see a young woman in green robes, her hair tied up with a simple wooden hairpin—Senior Sister Lin Yue. "I was just thinking about the Foundation Establishment Pill," Jiang Ming replied with a light smile. "They say the top 3 in this competition will each receive 1." Lin Yue shook her head. "The Foundation Establishment Pill is precious, but the competition is fierce. Over a 100 outer sect disciples are participating, and only a dozen or so will advance to the inner sect." "I know," Jiang Ming said, his gaze unwavering. "But I must seize this opportunity." As they spoke, a commotion erupted at the edge of the training grounds. A young man in brocade robes approached, flanked by several followers. "Look, it’s Senior Brother Wang Feng!" someone whispered. "They say he’s already at the ninth level of Qi Refining and has mastered the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss." Wang Feng swept his gaze across the crowd, a faint, arrogant smile playing on his lips. When his eyes fell on Jiang Ming, his smile deepened. "Junior Brother Jiang, I heard you’ve been cultivating day and night recently. What level of Qi Refining have you reached? The fifth? The sixth?" Jiang Ming remained silent, but Lin Yue stepped forward. "Senior Brother Wang, there’s no need for such sarcasm." Wang Feng chuckled. "I’m just concerned about my junior brother. After all, the sect competition is no child’s play. If your cultivation is insufficient, you might end up severely injured." Just as the tension mounted, a resonant bell tolled from the main peak. "The competition is about to begin!" All the disciples immediately straightened up and hurried toward the main arena. Jiang Ming took a deep breath, his hand unconsciously touching the storage pouch at his waist. Inside were 30 mid-grade spirit stones and several bottles of Qi Replenishing Pills—all the resources he had accumulated over the past 3 years. "Let’s go," Lin Yue said softly. Jiang Ming nodded, his eyes firm. The main arena was already packed with people. An elder in azure robes stood at the center, his gaze sweeping over the crowd. "The outer sect competition now begins!" his voice boomed, clear and powerful. "The rules remain the same: defeat your opponent or force them out of the arena to win. No lethal techniques are allowed." The first round commenced quickly. Jiang Ming’s opponent was a burly young man wielding a heavy sword. "Junior Brother Jiang, be careful!" the young man shouted, swinging his sword toward him. Jiang Ming sidestepped lightly, his figure swaying like a leaf in the wind, easily evading the attack. In the next moment, he struck out with his palm, a faint blue light shimmering around it. "Azure Wave Palm!" The burly young man was sent flying out of the arena, landing heavily on the ground. "So fast!" someone in the crowd exclaimed. Even the elder presiding over the match glanced at Jiang Ming with a hint of surprise. Unnoticed by anyone, a faint, mysterious smile flickered at the corner of Jiang Ming’s mouth. No 1 knew that the current Jiang Ming was no longer the same Jiang Ming from 3 days ago. In a secret realm 3 days prior, he had stumbled upon an ancient inheritance and obtained a mysterious artifact. As the competition progressed, Jiang Ming advanced effortlessly, defeating 1 opponent after another. His performance drew increasing attention from the elders. In the quarterfinals, he finally encountered Wang Feng. "Junior Brother Jiang, I never expected you to make it this far," Wang Feng said coldly, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss already in his hand, glowing with a fiery red light. Jiang Ming remained silent, his expression calm. "Since you refuse to back down, don’t blame me for being ruthless!" Wang Feng shouted, and the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abiscus transformed into a crimson streak, shooting straight toward Jiang Ming. The sword’s aura was overwhelming, causing the surrounding disciples to gasp. But at that critical moment, Jiang Ming suddenly moved. His figure blurred, and when it reappeared, he was already behind Wang Feng. "How is this possible?" Wang Feng’s eyes widened in disbelief. Before he could react, Jiang Ming lightly tapped his back. Wang Feng felt a surge of energy rush into his body, and his limbs instantly went numb. The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss clattered to the ground, its fiery glow extinguished. "You..." Wang Feng stared at Jiang Ming, his face filled with shock and confusion. Jiang Ming leaned close to his ear and whispered softly, "Senior Brother Wang, some things are better left unknown." With that, he gently pushed, and Wang Feng stumbled out of the arena. The entire arena fell silent. No 1 had expected Jiang Ming to defeat Wang Feng so easily, and in such an inexplicable manner. "Jiang Ming... wins!" the elder presiding over the match announced after a moment of stunned silence. Jiang Ming bowed slightly to the elder, then turned and walked out of the arena, his expression unchanged, as if he had merely done something trivial. But at that moment, in the distant main peak, an elder in purple robes suddenly opened his eyes, a glint of surprise flashing within them. "Interesting..." the elder murmured softly. "To think that a mere outer sect disciple could grasp the Subtle Steps of the Void. It seems our Azure Cloud Sect has gained quite the remarkable find." Down below, Jiang Ming seemed to sense something and glanced toward the main peak, a knowing smile tugging at his lips. His journey had only just begun.

"The Crimson Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron in your hand is no ordinary treasure. It can be considered something he urgently needs." "Thank you for the reminder."

Eldrin nodded, a trace of solemnity flashing between his brows.

Amidst the Great Tribulation, the battle at the Flowing Fire Star Palace inflicted devastating losses. Now, over half of their foundational reserves have been depleted, and their primordial essence has been wounded by the Heavenly Immortal Dao Principles.

Such injuries, if left untreated, would gradually worsen over time.

To alleviate his own injuries and for the sake of a world-creating supreme treasure, the master of the Flowing Fire Star Palace was aggressively pressing forward on this trip, intending to acquire the Crimson Dragon Calamity-Suppressing Cauldron at a minimal cost.

He had assumed that with his half-step Celestial Immortal cultivation and his personal visit, employing both coercion and persuasion, Eldrin would undoubtedly offer up the Heaven-Splitting Supreme Treasure.

Yet how could he have anticipated that Glazed Divine Lord, whose cultivation had reached the half-step Celestial Immortal realm, would still be willing to stand up for Eldrin (Person Name).

What was even more unimaginable was that Eldrin’s child had actually become a disciple of the Heaven-Splitting Demon-Slaying True Lord.

At this thought, Eldrin said with a solemn expression, "Had today's events not occurred, it would have been of little consequence."

But now that Palace Master Liuhuo holds a grudge against me, I fear she may throw caution to the wind and stop at nothing to seize the Crimson Dragon Cauldron of World Subjugation from my grasp.

Hearing this, the Glazed Divinity Sovereign furrowed her brow slightly before responding, "There's no need for excessive concern. Given my connections with the Celestial Court, he wouldn't dare to make a direct move against us."

"However, you must remain vigilant going forward, lest you fall prey to his covert schemes."

"I understand."

Eldrin nodded slightly, lost in thought as he murmured, "From what I see, his injuries are severe. I doubt he'll be able to spare the effort to deal with me anytime soon."

At this point, he said no more.

He had his people receive the immortals from the Celestial Court, then commenced the longevity banquet.

This time, for Eldrin's (Person Name) grand birthday celebration marking 1 100 1000 years of life, most of his children had returned—except possibly for his youngest son Chen Xian Eldrin (Person Name), who might have long since departed the Vast Azure Immortal Realm.

Eldrin had already met the other children, and this Chen Xiandao was the last 1 to return.

Among the 5 children, the eldest, Chen Xianzhu (Person Name), had now reached the Half-Step Earth Immortal realm, having achieved dual Dao Fruits in both physical body and laws.

His combat prowess was now on par with an 8-Calamity Immortal, with only the final step remaining to cultivate 3 World-Founding Foundations.

Of course, this final step of condensing the Dao Fruit was the most difficult to accomplish. Eldrin estimated that without over 300,000 years, Chen Xianzhu would likely find it impossible to set foot into this realm.

Naturally, there was no need to elaborate on the second son, Chen Xiandao. He had mastered a supreme technique from the Celestial Court known as the 9 Calamities Heavenly Art. With just 1 Primordial Foundation, his combat prowess rivaled that of an 8-Calamity Immortal.

Most crucially, Chen Xiandao was backed by a Celestial Immortal mighty figure. Though his cultivation progress wasn't particularly rapid—unlike his eldest son who had achieved dual Dao Fruits—every step he took was profoundly solid.

As for the resources needed to advance to the Earth Immortal realm in the future, Eldrin need not trouble himself over them.

If the second son, Chen Xiandao, relied on the cultivation of a great power, advancing steadily step by step in his practice.

While Eldest Son Chen Xianzhu forged ahead through the Great Tribulation with blood-soaked battles and his profound foundation, Chen Xianchang bulldozed through the calamity with unstoppable force, facing virtually no rivals within the same realm.

Chen Xianchang inherited the talents of both Seraphina Qu (Person Name) and Eldrin (Person Name), accompanied by the birth of the 30-3 Pearl Oceanic Divine Beads. His innate potential knew no bounds.

With 30-3 Sea-Calming Pearls in his possession, he was virtually unmatched among peers of the same cultivation realm. Thus, during this great tribulation, his gains were immense—he carved a path of unstoppable dominance throughout.