Chapter 1633 : Book of 100 Cycles

It turned out that this precious vase actually contained a single Yin-Yang Dao-Comprehending Pill (Spiritual Object).

Daoist Shuqing nodded slightly, a flicker of light passing through his eyes as he said, "I wish to request the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) to take action and assist me in eliminating a formidable adversary." He continued, "This Yin-Yang Dao-Comprehending Pill (Spiritual Object) shall serve as your compensation, Fellow Daoist."

Eldrin listened quietly, a slight frown unconsciously creasing his gaze.

In the eyes of the vast majority, offering a single Yin-Yang Dao-Comprehending Pill (Spiritual Object) as collateral to enlist the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization)'s aid in eliminating a formidable foe was considered a worthwhile transaction for the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) itself.

After all, while the Chen Clan possessed formidable strength, they had no publicly acknowledged Half-Step Celestial Immortal guarding their domain. The Yin-Yang Dao-Comprehending Pill (Spiritual Object) was something the Chen Clan urgently needed. Exchanging 1 Yin-Yang Dao-Comprehending Pill (Spiritual Object) for the assistance of 9 Earth Immortal Perfection experts was by no means an insignificant price.

However, the 9 Elders of the Chen Immortal Clan now possess genuine cultivation bases that have reached the Dual Taiyi Foundation. None are inferior to Daoist Shuqing. With their power, slaying a Half-Step Celestial Immortal would be effortless—why then should they serve under others for the sake of this single Yin-Yang Dao-Comprehending Pill? After all, the treasures obtained from slaying a Half-Step Celestial Immortal would far surpass what this Yin-Yang Dao-Comprehending Pill could ever offer.

However, if he agreed to Daoist Shu Qing’s proposal, all the treasures obtained would belong to Daoist Cheng Qing—hardly a worthwhile trade. Most importantly, regarding this great tribulation, Eldrin (Person Name) had long since made up his mind to become a key protagonist in this Dao calamity himself.

Thinking of this, Eldrin smiled as he poured a cup of tea for Daoist Shuqing and said, "Fellow Daoist, you are hailed as the foremost among humans beneath the Celestial Immortal realm in the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea. Our Chen Clan lacks sufficient strength, and I fear we may be unable to assist this time."

Upon hearing this, Daoist Shuqing largely grasped the implicit refusal in Eldrin's words.

However, a trace of unwillingness still lingered in his heart. After a moment of contemplation, he added, "Besides me, I believe numerous other factions will surely seek your assistance this time."

"Among these powers, there may well be the Great Luo Ancient Sect. The terms they offer would undoubtedly far surpass mine. However, should you agree to such an arrangement, you would soon realize it demands a far greater price."

"Why don't we join forces? If we just deal with that Half-Step Celestial Immortal together, you won't have to bear the cost anymore. Moreover, Fellow Daoist, you could utilize the Yin-Yang Dao-Comprehending Pill (Spiritual Object) to achieve a breakthrough into the Great Unity Realm ahead of schedule. Wouldn't that be a perfect solution for both sides?"

Hearing Daoist Shuqing's words, Eldrin still did not change his mind.

A faint smile graced his lips as he spoke, "Your concern is appreciated, fellow Daoist, but I have already made arrangements regarding the Heavenly Tribulation. My sincere apologies." Upon hearing this, Daoist Shuqing could not help but let out a soft sigh.

He cupped his hands and said with a wry smile, "My apologies for rambling." At that, the 2 of them dropped the subject.

The 2 conversed cheerfully for a while before Eldrin finally escorted Daoist Shuqing out of the great hall.

Lyra had been waiting for quite some time. Upon seeing Eldrin, she couldn't help but ask, "How did it go?" "Also came to discuss matters of the Heavenly Tribulation."

Eldrin spoke with detached calm. During his longevity banquet, several Half-Step Celestial Immortals had approached him 1 after another, all seeking to discuss matters of the Heavenly Tribulation. Yet given Eldrin's current status and position, he had no interest in serving as their subordinate. Thus, he had politely declined every request.

Lyra also understood this point and couldn't help shaking her head, saying, "Your longevity banquet is about to commence. I'm afraid the main event is yet to come." "Mmm."

Eldrin nodded, understanding that given his current status, he had likely caught the attention of the Great Luo Ancient Sect and various blessed realms. It was probable that more than 1 faction would seize this opportunity to extend an invitation for him to join their ranks.

However, the reason these ancient sects and hidden realms extended invitations was solely to recruit support for their chosen protagonists of the Dao Tribulation. No matter how extravagant their offers might be, any gains obtained would ultimately be allocated for the use of these Dao Tribulation protagonists.

If Eldrin were to join them, it might seem like he would gain a large sum of resources upfront, but in the end, he likely wouldn’t even get a share of the final treasure.

Even those who had been fighting tooth and nail from the very beginning—undoubtedly the reinforcements hired for support—would become disposable pawns to be abandoned at a moment's notice should the tide turn against them.

Imagine, in the critical moment of a great battle, whether these half-step Celestial Immortals—or even true Celestial Immortals—from the lineage of the blessed realms would lend their aid to their own people, or to outsiders like them.

When it truly comes down to a battle of attrition, the first to be abandoned by both sides will always be outsiders like us. "The resources offered by these ancient sects and blessed realms do not come without cost. The higher the price they offer, the more perilous the situation will become when the great war erupts." "With our current strength, we need not involve ourselves in this conflict."

Eldrin spoke slowly, then looked at Lyra and said, "Have Zixuan, Liyan, and Tianyuan arrived yet?"

"We have arrived," Lyra spoke softly, then continued, "I have asked Patriarch Qi Yuan and Qing Ji themselves to receive us, informing them that after the banquet concludes, we shall convene to discuss the matter of the Heavenly Tribulation."

At this point, Lyra spoke up again: "By the way, some good news just arrived earlier. Since you were occupied with receiving Daoist Shuqing at the time, I didn't want to disturb you."

Lyra informed Eldrin of Lior's arrival.

After hearing this, Eldrin couldn't help but reveal a hint of pleasant surprise. He soon arrived at the main hall on the back mountain, where he met Lior. Having not seen each other for many years, the uncle and nephew were filled with countless emotions as they began recounting the events spanning 1 million years.

As Lior (Person Name) recounted his tale, Eldrin (Person Name) gradually came to understand the experiences Lior (Person Name) had undergone over the years, grasping the full sequence of events.

It turned out that during the Cataclysm of the Demon Abyss, after Lior (Person Name) fell, he inadvertently discovered an ancient scroll deep within the Netherrealm, known as the Book of 100 Lives Reincarnation (Cultivation Art). This scripture was extraordinarily profound, allowing 1 to bypass the cycle of reincarnation after death and retain memories while being reborn for a 100 generations within their own bloodline descendants.

This time, Lior (Person Name) had undergone 1 100 reincarnations in the Tianhao Great Realm, ultimately achieving the Realm of Ascension with a body perfected through 1 100 tribulations. Moreover, he had attained the Dao with a foundation of triple ascension, reaching perfect completion.

After understanding Lior's (Person Name) legacy, Eldrin (Person Name) couldn't help but sigh, "Who would have thought Uncle Lior (Person Name) would encounter such a destiny? It seems his future prospects are limitless—he might even have a chance to attain the Great Luo Realm."

Elder Uncle Chen Changxuan also nodded slightly, a faint smile gracing his lips. "This scripture is profoundly mystical, likely surpassing even the Celestial Immortal Dao Tomes in marvel. I suspect it is also a Great Arcana secret volume, no less formidable than the Crossing Calamity Divine Monk’s 6 Worlds Sutra of Buddha."

"Lior (Person Name) has obtained such fortuitous opportunity—it appears he is destined to become the foremost among the Qing-generation disciples." "At last, our Chen Clan's Qing-generation has remedied the predicament of lacking worthy successors."

Chen Changxuan spoke with measured grace, his eyes glistening with the tears of an elder’s sorrow.

In the past, the Qing generation of the Chen Clan was truly brimming with talents. The Grand Elder Chen Qingxu, Second Elder Chen Qinghe, Third Elder Lior (Person Name), Fourth Elder Chen Qingyuan, Fifth Elder Chen Qingwan, and Sixth Elder Chen Qingmeng were all individuals with unwavering Dao hearts.

Moreover, both the Seventh Elder Chen Qingyuan and Eldrin’s father, Chen Qingming, possessed remarkable talent.