Chapter 1439 : Return to the Family

Understanding this, Eldrin grew even more solemn within.

He gazed toward the Abyssal Inferno Sea and declared, "Before the Dao Calamity arrives, we must possess strength sufficient to rival a Half-Step Celestial Immortal at the very least."

"Otherwise, the Half-Step Celestial Immortals from various great orthodoxies would most likely not mind eliminating us first."

Lyra also gave a slight nod before speaking. "Let's first return to the clan to check on matters. If all is well, we shall venture into the Abyssal Inferno Sea."

"Very well."

Eldrin (Person Name) nodded and led the group westward toward the Sea of Western Qi and Divine Abyss.

After exiting the Western Gengtai Xuan Mountain Range, the group flew at full speed without restraint. With the power of the Yin-Yang Void Mirror, they returned to the Abyssal Sea in no time.

After returning to the clan, Eldrin went straight to find the clan guardians Kael, Chen Qiyuan, and Chen Ethan, asking, "We've been away for many years—has anything significant happened within the clan during our absence?"

"Nothing major, but in recent years, several new Half-Step Earth Immortals have emerged."

Kael spoke calmly, informing him of the family's circumstances over the past few years.

As Kael recounted the tale, Eldrin swiftly grasped the transformations that had swept through his family.

Over these tens of thousands of years, the family had welcomed over 30 new Immortals, with the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) alone boasting a count of over 2 100 Immortals.

Meanwhile, the earliest group of immortals from the family and the Immortal Alliance had largely digested their gains from the Great Tribulation, with most having broken through to the Half-Step Earth Immortal realm.

As for the existence of Earth Immortals, the family had no newly ascended members, and even within the Immortal Alliance, there were no newly ascended individuals either.

其中的原因Eldrin (Person Name)很清楚，除了六辰、炼虚、紫羽三岛之外，仙盟之中的其余仙人，多是二十万年之内的新晋仙人。

Although these immortals had gained harvests comparable to those who had survived 4 great tribulations during the last calamity, reaching the Half-Step Earth Immortal realm was essentially their limit.

To advance even further, 1 not only needed serendipitous encounters but also required sufficient time for refinement.

According to Eldrin's (Person Name) estimation, unless they encountered a heaven-defying opportunity, it would be extremely difficult for this group of immortals to break through to the Earth Immortal realm before the Heavenly Tribulation commenced.

At this thought, Eldrin spoke, "Though I have fulfilled my heart's desire by journeying to the Western Extreme Heavenly Domain, I have also incurred karma in the process."

"Now I must journey to the Abyssal Inferno Sea to eradicate demonic cultivators and accumulate virtue. The family's security shall rest upon your guardianship."

"To the Abyssal Inferno Sea?"

Kael (Person Name) paused briefly before responding, "After years of secluded cultivation, I've been contemplating a journey to the Abyssal Inferno Sea. It surprises me that you wish to go as well."

"Oh?"

Hearing this, a flicker of surprise crossed Eldrin’s brow, followed by a trace of understanding.

Kael (Person Name) cultivated the Dao fruits of Buddhism, Daoism, and Demonic Paths simultaneously, forging an unparalleled cultivation physique within himself. With the Demonic Path faintly manifesting as his core foundation, he naturally carried immense karmic burdens.

眼下的Kael (Person Name)，身上就已经有不少的业煞之气。

To prevent the Karmic Malevolence from growing too potent and surpassing his own Virtuous Radiance, Kael (Person Name) found himself in even greater need of condensing Virtuous Radiance.

After realizing this, Eldrin (Person Name) pondered for a moment and said, "Given the numerous enemies we currently face, our clan must retain at least 3 Earth Immortals at the 6th level of cultivation, supported by the Zhou Tian Astral Grand Formation (Magic Treasure), to withstand the demonic invasion."

Everyone nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

Lyra (Person Name) paused briefly in contemplation before speaking, "The Eastern Emperor Patriarch also primarily follows the path of physical ascension to sainthood. He must likewise accumulate some Virtuous Radiance as a precautionary measure."

Eldrin gave a slight nod, pondering for a moment before saying, "Very well. Let Lila and Ziji stay, along with Ethan to guard the family."

"The rest of you, come with us to the Abyssal Purgatorial Sea."

After finalizing the candidate, Eldrin wasted no time.

That very night, the party of 6 departed from the Sea of Returning Abyss and ventured deep into the boundless expanse.

Along the way, Eldrin handed the Heavenly Demon's Immortal-Slaying Sword to Kael and inquired, "Are you confident in refining this blade?"

A faint glimmer flickered in Kael's eyes before he spoke, "This blade holds no small amount of demonic nature. Yet through great fortitude, it can be suppressed, tamed, and refined."

"Then I leave it to you."

Eldrin spoke, bestowing the Heavenly Demon's Immortal-Slaying Sword directly upon Kael.

Acquiring a top-grade Heaven-Sundering Demonic Sword, Kael did not decline but simply stated, "Let it be exchanged for merit points. What I owe you, I shall repay."

"Hmm."

Eldrin nodded, understanding that his clan brother was a man of unwavering Dao Heart.

The Supreme Chaos Creation Treasure was of extraordinary value. Even though Kael had now broken through to the Earth Immortal Realm, repaying this karmic debt would likely not be easy for him.

Based on his understanding of this clan brother, Kael would likely soon embark on a journey across the Firmament Azure Immortal Domain, or even venture beyond its borders to seize countless opportunities through perilous trials.

to repay the karmic debt of this sword, as well as the earlier assistance in awakening the Heavenly Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root).

With this thought in mind, Eldrin sighed inwardly and merely nodded, saying, "Demonic cultivation artifacts hold little use for righteous immortals like us."

"This item is priced in merit points, and can be yours for half the cost."

Kael said no more, channeling the Primordial Sundering Force to begin the continuous refinement of this peerless Heaven-Sundering Demonic Sword.

Thus time flew by, and decades passed in the blink of an eye.

After traversing the boundless sea, they finally arrived beyond the Divine Abyss Immortal City.

"On this journey to the Abyssal Inferno Sea, we must remain vigilant. Remember, under no circumstances should our true identities be revealed."

After a glance at the Divine Abyss Immortal City, Eldrin (Person Name) spoke up in a measured tone as a reminder.

Everyone nodded upon hearing this, then used secret arts to conceal their auras and hide their identities.

Seeing this, Eldrin led the group up to the Divine Abyss Immortal City, where they subsequently located the Divine Abyss Pavilion.

After locating the shop steward, Eldrin inquired, "Might your esteemed establishment have maps of the Abyssal Inferno Sea available for purchase?"

"The Map of the Abyssal Inferno Sea?"

The steward’s eyes flickered slightly, and he chuckled, “Of course. However, I have 3 types of maps. Which 1 do you need?”

A faint glimmer flickered in Eldrin's eyes as he immediately inquired, "What's the difference?"

The steward gave a faint smile and said, "The first item is merely a general topographic map of the Abyssal Inferno Sea. You may have it for just 100 Immortal Origins."

The second item is a detailed topographic map, meticulously charted by our Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven over 10 million years, with tens of thousands of immortals dispatched to infiltrate the realm.

"This map is updated every 1 million years, marking the locations of all major grotto-heavens and blessed lands within. The price is 10,000 Immortal Origin Stones per copy."

The final document, building upon the second, meticulously detailed the strengths of various blessed lands—down to the precise number of Earth Immortals each possessed.

Moreover, this map is updated every 10 1000 years, and unless it concerns a blessed land so deeply concealed that it remains undiscovered, or a new Earth Immortal has emerged within the last 10 1000 years, it can essentially guarantee the accuracy of its information.

At this point, the steward smiled and said, "To update this map, we expend tremendous manpower and resources every year, even sacrificing quite a few immortals. Hence, its value is exceptionally high."