Chapter 1412 : Weihai Dragon Palace

By hiding in the void and launching surprise attacks without suffering heavy losses from Eldrin (Person Name) and his companions, even Eldrin (Person Name) would find it difficult to subdue them.

Even if Eldrin (Person Name) were to join them in exchanging bases and launch surprise attacks to harass the Great Desolate Heavenly Crocodile Blessed Land, it would still be absolutely disadvantageous.

After all, for a young Earth Immortal like Eldrin, time was the most precious resource. Whether he could break through to the middle stage of the Earth Immortal realm before the Heavenly Tribulation arrived was the most critical matter.

The clan leader of the Primordial Heaven-Crocodile race had been stuck at the eighth level of the Earth Immortal realm for millions of years. To advance further, what he needed was a stroke of destiny, not mere arduous cultivation.

On the contrary, if Eldrin were given several million years, his cultivation would be sufficient to reach the Great Perfection of the Earth Immortal realm, or even the half-step Heavenly Immortal stage. Thus, exchanging their respective timelines would clearly be an unfavorable trade.

Thinking of this, Lyra (Person Name) spoke up, "Do you have a way to find it out?"

"With my Great Deduction Yin-Yang Star Dao and my mastery over the laws of space, I am indeed confident enough to give it a try."

Chapter 1 The scorching sun hung high in the sky, its blazing rays baking the earth until the air itself seemed to ripple with heat. In the training grounds of the Lin Family’s outer estate, dozens of youths clad in coarse training attire stood in neat rows, their postures ramrod straight despite the oppressive temperature. At the very front stood a stern-faced instructor in his thirties, whose sharp gaze swept over the young faces like a hawk’s. "Today, we will practice the foundational fist technique—the Mountain-Shattering Fist!" the instructor declared in a deep, resonant voice. "This fist art emphasizes explosive power. When you strike, channel all the strength from your dantian through your meridians, gathering it into your fist. Then, release it in a single, explosive burst!" As he spoke, the instructor slowly assumed a starting stance. His right fist drew back to his waist, then shot forward with a sudden, thunderous crack—a sound like splitting stone. The air in front of his fist visibly distorted, as if torn apart by the sheer force. "Did you see that?" the instructor asked, his expression severe. "This is the true essence of the Mountain-Shattering Fist! Remember—when you strike, you must be decisive and resolute. Hesitation is forbidden!" The youths below the stage watched with rapt attention, their eyes burning with fervor. The Mountain-Shattering Fist was the most fundamental combat technique of the Lin Family, and also the most widely practiced. Once mastered, it could shatter boulders with a single punch. For these outer estate disciples, mastering this technique was of paramount importance. "Now, all of you, begin your practice!" the instructor commanded sternly. The youths immediately assumed their stances and began throwing punches in unison. Fists whistled through the air, stirring up gusts of wind. Though their movements were still somewhat stiff and their power lacking, every 1 of them practiced with utmost seriousness. Among them, a youth of about 15 or 16 stood out. His features were delicate, his eyes clear and bright, but his complexion was slightly pale, as if he were in poor health. This was Lin Xuan, an outer estate disciple of the Lin Family. At this moment, Lin Xuan was executing the Mountain-Shattering Fist with meticulous care. Every punch, every stance, adhered strictly to the standard form. Beads of sweat dotted his forehead, his breathing slightly labored, yet his eyes remained resolute and unwavering. "Channel strength from the dantian, guide it through the meridians, gather it in the fist..." Lin Xuan silently repeated the instructor’s words, carefully sensing the flow of spiritual power within his body. But just as that faint trace of spiritual energy was about to reach his fist, it suddenly scattered and vanished. Lin Xuan’s heart sank, but he did not give up. He took a deep breath and began to guide his spiritual energy anew. This had been the case for the past 3 years. Ever since a failed attempt to break through to the Foundation Establishment realm left his meridians damaged, his cultivation had stagnated. No matter how diligently he practiced, that strand of spiritual energy would always dissipate at the critical moment, preventing him from executing any technique successfully. "Hey, look at Lin Xuan—he’s still putting on such a dedicated act." A voice, laced with sarcasm, sounded from nearby. Lin Xuan didn’t need to look to know it was Lin Tian, the most talented disciple among the outer estate’s younger generation. At just 16, he had already reached the ninth level of Qi Refining, just 1 step away from Foundation Establishment. "What’s the use of practicing so seriously? With his damaged meridians, he’s nothing but a cripple," Lin Tian said mockingly, a scornful curve to his lips. The disciples around him chimed in with laughter. "That’s right, he’s been stuck at the third level of Qi Refining for 3 years. At this rate, he’ll never catch up to Brother Lin Tian." "He still has the nerve to call himself a disciple of the Lin Family? What an embarrassment." Hearing these taunts, Lin Xuan’s fists clenched involuntarily, his knuckles turning white. But he quickly relaxed his hands, his expression calm once more. Over the past 3 years, he had grown accustomed to such ridicule. "Enough!" The instructor’s stern voice cut through the noise. "What are you all standing around for? Keep practicing!" The crowd immediately fell silent and returned to their training. The instructor glanced at Lin Xuan, a faint, almost imperceptible sigh escaping his lips. He knew full well that Lin Xuan was 1 of the most diligent disciples, but in the world of cultivation, talent often outweighed effort. With his meridians damaged, it would be exceedingly difficult for Lin Xuan to make any further progress. After the training session, Lin Xuan returned alone to his small, secluded room in the outer estate. The room was simple and sparse, containing only a bed, a table, and a chair. On the table lay a few worn cultivation manuals, their pages yellowed with age. Lin Xuan sat cross-legged on the bed, attempting to channel his spiritual energy once more. But just as before, the moment that wisp of spiritual energy reached his damaged meridians, it scattered into nothingness. A wave of powerlessness washed over him. 3 years ago, he had been hailed as the most talented disciple of the Lin Family’s outer estate. At just 13, he had reached the ninth level of Qi Refining, astounding everyone. But during his attempt to break through to Foundation Establishment, something went terribly wrong. Not only did he fail to advance, but his meridians were severely damaged, and his cultivation regressed all the way to the third level of Qi Refining. From a prodigy to a cripple—the fall from grace had been swift and brutal. "Can I never rise again?" Lin Xuan murmured to himself, his eyes clouded with uncertainty. But then, the faces of his parents flashed through his mind. They had sacrificed so much to send him to the Lin Family to cultivate, hoping he would 1 day bring honor to their family line. He couldn’t give up. He absolutely could not give up! At that moment, a faint, hazy glow suddenly emanated from the jade pendant hanging at his chest. This jade pendant was a family heirloom, passed down through generations. It was said that their ancestors had obtained it by chance, and it had been in the family ever since. The pendant was ordinary in appearance, milky-white in color, without a single trace of spiritual energy—utterly unremarkable. But now, it was glowing! Before Lin Xuan could process what was happening, the jade pendant grew burning hot, and a vast, tremendous surge of information flooded directly into his mind. "Ah!" The intense pain felt as though his head were about to split open. Lin Xuan clutched his forehead, enduring the agony with gritted teeth. After what felt like an eternity, the pain gradually subsided. When Lin Xuan reopened his eyes, they were filled with shock and disbelief. "This is... the ‘Primordial Chaos Genesis Sutra’?" According to the information imprinted in his mind, this "Primordial Chaos Genesis Sutra" was an ancient and profound cultivation technique, far surpassing any method the Lin Family possessed. What astonished Lin Xuan even more was that this technique actually contained a method to repair damaged meridians! "Could it be... this is my chance?" Lin Xuan’s heart raced. He took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. Then, following the method described in the "Primordial Chaos Genesis Sutra," he began to guide his spiritual energy. This time, something was different. That wisp of spiritual energy no longer recklessly charged into his damaged meridians as before. Instead, it transformed into a gentle, warm stream that slowly nourished his meridians. An indescribable comfort spread throughout his body. Lin Xuan could clearly feel that the meridians he had believed beyond repair were actually, slowly, beginning to heal! Although the process was exceedingly slow, this was undoubtedly the first hopeful sign he had seen in 3 years! "I can cultivate again! I can truly cultivate again!" Lin Xuan’s eyes reddened, his voice choked with emotion. For 3 years, he had endured countless instances of ridicule and scorn, countless nights of despair. And now, he had finally glimpsed a ray of hope. "I must keep this a secret for now," Lin Xuan quickly cautioned himself. In a place like the Lin Family, where the strong were respected and competition was fierce, revealing such a secret would only bring disaster. He carefully stored the jade pendant away, his expression growing resolute. "Just wait—1 day, I, Lin Xuan, will stand at the pinnacle of the cultivation world and make all those who ever looked down on me see what true strength means!" 3 months later, deep in the back mountains of the Lin Family estate. Lin Xuan sat cross-legged in a hidden cave, spiritual energy swirling around him like a vortex, pouring incessantly into his body. After 3 months of diligent cultivation using the "Primordial Chaos Genesis Sutra," not only had his damaged meridians completely healed, but his cultivation had also made a breakthrough—he had reached the fourth level of Qi Refining! While this level was still far from his peak, it was enough to bring Lin Xuan to tears. After 3 long years, he had finally taken that first step forward. What delighted him even more was that the spiritual energy cultivated through the "Primordial Chaos Genesis Sutra" was exceptionally pure and potent—far beyond what the Lin Family’s cultivation techniques could achieve. This meant that his foundation was more solid than that of his peers, giving him a significant advantage in future cultivation. "Time to test the power of this spiritual energy." Lin Xuan stood up, facing a massive boulder nearby. He focused his energy, channeling spiritual power according to the "Primordial Chaos Genesis Sutra." A formidable force gathered in his right fist, and with a thunderous roar, he punched forward. "Boom!" A deafening explosion echoed as the massive boulder shattered into countless fragments, scattering in all directions. "This power..." Lin Xuan stared at his own fist, somewhat dazed. He was well aware that with his cultivation at the fourth level of Qi Refining, even a perfectly executed Mountain-Shattering Fist could only leave a crack in such a large boulder. But now, he had actually shattered it completely! "The spiritual energy cultivated by the ‘Primordial Chaos Genesis Sutra’ is actually this powerful?" Lin Xuan took a deep breath, his heart surging with emotion. At that moment, the sound of hurried footsteps suddenly came from outside the cave, followed by a panicked voice. "Help! Is anyone there? Help!" Lin Xuan’s expression shifted slightly. Without hesitation, he dashed out of the cave. Outside, he saw a young girl in Lin Family disciple attire being chased by a fierce, massive wolf. The girl looked to be about 14 or 15, her delicate face pale with terror, her clothes torn in several places, clearly in dire straits. "First-stage Fierce Beast, the Gale Wolf?" Lin Xuan’s pupils contracted. The Gale Wolf was known for its speed and ferocity, equivalent in strength to a cultivator at the fifth level of Qi Refining. This young girl, who was only at the third level of Qi Refining, was clearly no match for it. "Save me!" When the girl saw Lin Xuan, it was as if she had spotted a lifeline, desperately running toward him. The Gale Wolf, seeing new prey appear, let out a low growl and pounced toward Lin Xuan. In that critical moment, Lin Xuan’s mind raced. He knew that with his current strength, facing a Gale Wolf head-on would be extremely dangerous. But if he didn’t act, the young girl would surely die. "Stand behind me!" Lin Xuan shouted, stepping forward to shield the girl. He focused his energy, channeling the spiritual energy of the "Primordial Chaos Genesis Sutra" to its limits. A powerful force gathered in his right fist, and with a thunderous roar, he punched straight at the Gale Wolf’s head. "Boom!" Fist and wolf collided, the impact sending Lin Xuan stumbling back several steps before he managed to steady himself. The Gale Wolf was also forced back a few paces by the punch, a trace of blood trickling from the corner of its mouth. "You... you’re only at the fourth level of Qi Refining, but you were able to injure the Gale Wolf?" The girl behind Lin Xuan stared in disbelief. In her perception, a cultivator at the fourth level of Qi Refining should have been no match for a Gale Wolf. Yet, not only had Lin Xuan withstood its attack, he had even injured it! Lin Xuan did not respond, his gaze fixed intently on the Gale Wolf. Although his punch had hurt the beast, it had also provoked its ferocity. Sure enough, the Gale Wolf let out an enraged howl, its body crouching low as it prepared to launch an even fiercer attack. "Not good!" Lin Xuan’s heart sank. He knew that the next strike would be even harder to withstand. Just as the Gale Wolf was about to pounce again, a cold snort suddenly rang out. "Audacious beast!" A sword light streaked across the sky, swift as lightning. Before the Gale Wolf could react, the sword had already pierced through its throat. The massive wolf corpse collapsed to the ground, its blood staining the earth red. Lin Xuan looked up and saw a young man in blue robes descending from the sky, a long sword in hand. The young man appeared to be in his twenties, his aura restrained, yet he exuded an intimidating presence. "Eldest young master!" The girl exclaimed in surprise. Lin Xuan’s expression shifted slightly. He recognized this person—it was Lin Feng, the eldest young master of the Lin Family’s main lineage, a prodigy who had already reached the Foundation Establishment realm! Lin Feng glanced indifferently at the Gale Wolf’s corpse, then turned his gaze to Lin Xuan and the girl. "Are you 2 alright?" "We’re fine, thank you for saving us, Eldest Young Master," the girl hurriedly replied. Lin Feng nodded, his eyes lingering on Lin Xuan for a moment. "You’re that disciple from the outer estate with damaged meridians? To think you’ve reached the fourth level of Qi Refining—not bad." Lin Xuan’s heart tightened, but he maintained a calm demeanor. "Thank you for your praise, Eldest Young Master." Lin Feng did not press further. He simply said, "The back mountains are dangerous. It’s best not to come here again," before turning and leaving. Watching Lin Feng’s departing figure, Lin Xuan let out a silent sigh of relief. Fortunately, Lin Feng hadn’t noticed anything unusual about him. "Thank you for saving me." The girl’s voice brought Lin Xuan back to himself. He turned to look at the girl. Now that the danger had passed, her complexion had improved significantly, revealing a delicate, lovely face. "You’re welcome. We’re both disciples of the Lin Family; it’s only right to help each other," Lin Xuan said with a faint smile. "My name is Lin Yu. What’s yours?" the girl asked, looking at Lin Xuan with curiosity. "Lin Xuan." "Lin Xuan..." Lin Yu repeated the name, then seemed to remember something. "You’re that genius from the outer estate who had an accident 3 years ago?" Lin Xuan smiled wryly and nodded. "I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to..." Lin Yu quickly apologized. "It’s fine." Lin Xuan shook his head. "That’s all in the past." Lin Yu looked at Lin Xuan, her eyes filled with admiration. "But you were really amazing just now! At the fourth level of Qi Refining, you actually injured a Gale Wolf! How did you do it?" Lin Xuan’s heart tightened, but he replied calmly, "It was just a fluke. If the Eldest Young Master hadn’t arrived in time, I’m afraid both of us would have been in danger." Although Lin Yu still had questions, seeing that Lin Xuan didn’t want to elaborate, she didn’t press further. The 2 left the back mountains together. Before parting, Lin Yu suddenly said, "Lin Xuan, the family’s qualifying competition is in 3 months. Will you be participating?" "Qualifying competition?" Lin Xuan was taken aback. He had been so focused on recovering his cultivation these past few months that he had almost forgotten about this event. The Lin Family held a qualifying competition every year, where outer estate disciples could challenge inner estate disciples. The winners would earn the qualification to enter the inner estate and receive better cultivation resources. "I’ll definitely participate," Lin Xuan said firmly. This was an opportunity—a chance to re-enter the inner estate and regain the resources he deserved! "Great! Then I’ll be cheering for you in the competition!" Lin Yu said with a smile, then turned and skipped away. Watching her departing figure, Lin Xuan clenched his fists. 3 months... with 3 months, he was confident he could break through to the fifth level of Qi Refining. By then, he would have the power to compete! From that day on, Lin Xuan’s cultivation became even more diligent. During the day, he would practice in the outer estate’s training grounds like the other disciples, but at night, he would sneak into the back mountains to cultivate the "Primordial Chaos Genesis Sutra." With the help of this profound technique, his cultivation improved rapidly. In just 1 month, he had reached the peak of the fourth level of Qi Refining, just 1 step away from breaking through to the fifth level. On this day, Lin Xuan was practicing the Mountain-Shattering Fist in the back mountains as usual. After cultivating the "Primordial Chaos Genesis Sutra," not only had his spiritual energy become more abundant, but his comprehension of fist techniques had also deepened. Every punch now carried immense power, far surpassing what it had been before. "Not enough... still not enough..." Lin Xuan murmured to himself as he looked at the shattered boulders on the ground. Although his current strength was already remarkable among outer estate disciples, it was still far from enough if he wanted to shine in the qualifying competition. He needed to become stronger! At that moment, a familiar voice suddenly rang out. "Lin Xuan, you’re here again?" Lin Xuan turned and saw Lin Yu walking toward him with a smile. Over the past month, the 2 had coincidentally run into each other several

"However, before I confirm whether they have any backup plans, it's better not to—" At this point, Eldrin turned to Lila and Yan Zi Ji, saying, "You 2 should remain within the blessed land. Do not let anyone know that you have achieved the Heaven-Opening breakthrough." "I shall first gather some intelligence; we can decide our next steps afterward."

With that, Eldrin emerged from his secluded cultivation chamber. He then enveloped the Yin-Yang Void Mirror with spatial law energy and departed from the Sea of Returning Abyss.

Having left the Sea of Returning Abyss, Eldrin activated the Great Art of Yin-Yang and Celestial Bodies to deduce the traces of the Sky Crocodile Clan, while cautiously probing the power of spatial laws.

Before long, Eldrin likely deduced his location. "So it's here after all."

Eldrin's brow furrowed slightly, a trace of solemnity unconsciously coloring his expression. Wrapping himself in the laws of void, he transformed into a streak of aurora and soared toward the Sunset Sea, arriving moments later. Deep within the sea's expanse, beyond a desolate spirit island shrouded in silence, Eldrin detected a faint, elusive aura.

He concealed himself using the laws of the void throughout his journey, finally discovering a hidden formation deep within a cavern.

Passing through the formation, Eldrin discovered a hidden immortal vein, and at its very core, several individuals were restoring their spiritual power.

"Indeed, it is them."

Eldrin (Person Name) murmured softly, his pupils involuntarily contracting slightly.

Within this immortal vein, there stood 7 figures in total, 3 of whom belonged to the Skycrocodile Clan.

Within the Sky Crocodile Clan, the most powerful individual had reached the Eighth Level of the Earth Immortal realm. It was evident that the other 2 members of the clan possessed comparatively ordinary cultivation bases—1 at the Third Level of the Earth Immortal realm, and the other at the Fourth Level of the Earth Immortal realm.

The other 4 were all dragon clansmen, including 1 at the seventh level of Earth Immortal realm, 1 at the mid-stage Earth Immortal realm, along with 2 Ancestors at the early-stage Earth Immortal realm.

"Such power truly proves this is a bait to lure me out of seclusion."

In the instant he detected the presence of the few individuals, a chill crept into Eldrin's heart.

If he had not guessed wrong, those 4 dragonfolk were powerhouses from the Weihai Dragon Palace—another formidable blessed land of the dragon race within the Western Qi Divine Abyssal Sea.

The Weihai Dragon Palace lineage possessed formidable strength. At its peak, it was said to have boasted 8 Earth Immortal Elders, surpassing even the former 1000 Dragon Lake by a significant margin.

Fortunately, during the great calamity, the Weihai Dragon Palace suffered devastating losses and now only has 5 Earth Immortals(Earth Immortal) remaining.

At this moment, 4 Earth Immortals had arrived at the Weihai Dragon Palace, lying in ambush. They now realized the Great Desolate Skycrocodile Clan’s harassment of the Abyssal Paradise was merely a pretext—their true objective was to lay a trap for Eldrin (Person Name).

Their true purpose was not to blockade the Sea of Returning Abyss, but to lure and eliminate Eldrin through a fishing tactic.

"The blockade of the Abyssal Sea was but a ruse—their true aim was to lure me out of seclusion and slay me."

Having discerned the Heavenly Crocodile Clan's scheme, Eldrin's heart sank slightly, a trace of solemnity unconsciously coloring his expression.

But in the blink of an eye, Eldrin breathed a sigh of relief, realizing that the Sky Crocodile Clan and the Wei Sea Dragon Palace had misjudged his strength.

Now, within the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea, the most formidable display of Eldrin’s combat prowess was when he joined forces with others to besiege and slay the master of the 1000 Dragon Lake.

In that battle, the combat prowess Eldrin displayed even approached the level of a seventh-stage Earth Immortal.

However, the credit for slaying the Lord of 1000 Dragon Lake could be attributed 40 percent to the grand formation, 30 percent to the joint assault of the immortals, while Eldrin accounted for merely 30 percent at most. Thus, his true combat prowess still fell short of the seventh level of the Earth Immortal realm.

Beyond that, the single strike displayed when ambushing and killing Eldrin, the 8-tribulation immortal of the Celestial Alligator Clan, was truly staggering.

However, the young master of the Celestial Alligator Clan was merely an 8-Tribulation Immortal, and he was caught off guard during secluded cultivation. It was understandable that he could be instantly slain in a single strike.

Later, during the great war, Eldrin single-handedly slew the Heavenly Flame Sovereign. However, aside from the Immortal Alliance and a few close friends, no 1 else was aware of this feat.

In their eyes, even if Eldrin had broken through to the Earth Immortal realm and largely remedied his deficiency in magical power, he was merely at the first level of Earth Immortal after all. His strength was estimated to have barely reached the threshold of the seventh level of Earth Immortal.

With such strength, they had 2 late-stage Earth Immortals, and were even joined by an Earth Immortal of the eighth layer in the siege—more than enough to slay Eldrin.

Within the Chen Immortal Clan, the 2 Earth Immortals, Lyra and Qing Ji, displayed a surface-level combat prowess estimated to be only at the mid-stage Earth Immortal realm.

Within the Immortal Alliance, 6 Stars and Sky Breeze were merely at the lowest tier of Earth Immortal strength. Leaving them to the 5 early and mid-stage Earth Immortal Ancestors would be more than sufficient to handle them. In their eyes, if Eldrin (Person Name) and the others could be lured out, a sudden ambush would likely inflict severe damage upon them—even if not completely annihilated in 1 strike, they would undoubtedly suffer heavy losses.

Yet, little did they know that the current strength of the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) far surpassed anything they could imagine.

Eldrin's combat prowess alone was already comparable to an Eighth-Level Earth Immortal, while Lyra's strength had reached the threshold of the Seventh-Level Earth Immortal.

With Qing Ji and Qu Liuli joining forces, their combined strength was equivalent to a seventh-level Earth Immortal.

Though Lila and Yan Zi Ji had only just broken through to the Earth Immortal realm,

Yet all of them possessed 3 types of World-Originating Foundations, with spiritual power and foundational strength comparable to the sixth layer of Earth Immortals.

Even though they had just made their breakthrough and their treasures, divine abilities, and other means still fell slightly short, it was more than enough to deal with 2 Earth Immortals at the fourth or fifth level.

With such combat prowess, even a direct confrontation would give them a decisive advantage, let alone the fact that Eldrin (Person Name) had comprehended the laws of space. It was hard to say who would be ambushing whom.

After gauging the opponent's strength, Eldrin did not linger long to avoid being detected.

He flew all the way back to the Return Abyss Sea, located Lyra and the others, then detailed the adversaries' level of strength.

After hearing this, the brows of the group twitched almost imperceptibly. Lyra couldn’t help but remark, “The relationships among the major powers in the immortal realm are intricately tangled.” “I’ve heard that the Wei Sea Dragon Lord is the son-in-law of the Master of 1000 Dragon Lake. It’s hardly surprising that he would intervene on behalf of 1000 Dragon Lake.”

"Fortunately, we didn't act rashly back then, or we might have been caught in a bitter struggle."