Chapter 1808 : Beyond the Horizon Breakthrough

"Damn it!"

Eldrin (Person Name) looked up and saw that the speaker was none other than the Golden Crow Ancient Immortal, his heart sinking slightly.

"This individual attained the Dao through the Golden Crow lineage, cultivating the Solar Great Dao that his bloodline excels in. This Profound Yang Qi is likely the true reason he braved the primordial chaos to come here."

Eldrin (Person Name) muttered under his breath, his heart sinking with foreboding.

The Profound Yang Qi was not only capable of forging artifacts, but also served as a supreme divine substance for alchemy and pill refinement. It could even be harnessed to cultivate peerless supernatural powers.

而作为极品先天奇珍，此物亦是天地源炁之一，最适合用来凝练法力，帮助火阳属性仙人打破法力天关。

If the Golden Crow Ancient Immortal were to obtain this Profound Yang Qi, he would likely shatter the Barrier of Magical Power in 1 fell swoop and ascend to the realm of a 4 Tribulations Ancient Immortal.

The 9 Celestial Barriers of the Great Luo, with the fourth barrier being a major bottleneck. Once broken through, 1 would become a completely different person from before.

Such a figure, having broken through the limits of their power 9 times, could barely refine the Primordial Chaos energy, thus allowing them to traverse this expanse of chaos where the 3 1000 Immortal Domains resided unimpeded.

Even within the Chaos Sea, they had gained some ability to ensure their survival.

It can be said that unless encountering terrifying chaotic tempests and tsunamis, a 4 Tribulations Ancient Immortal generally would not be annihilated to ashes by the Chaos Sea, and could even briefly venture through it for hundreds of thousands of years.

Such individuals were considered 1-in-a-100 elites even among the Ancient Immortals, rarely lingering within the 3 1000 Immortal Domains—a testament to their rarity and formidable power.

"We cannot allow the Golden Crow Ancient Immortal to succeed."

Eldrin (Person Name) murmured inwardly, his resolve crystallizing in that very moment.

He knew full well that once he broke through to the 4 Calamities Ancient Immortal realm, the Golden Crow Ancient Immortal would likely become the foremost powerhouse of the Qingcang Immortal Domain. Even that unfathomable Elder of Eternal Verdure might not be able to stop him.

After all, although the Ancient Immortal of Eternal Spring possessed the highest cultivation base in the Violet Realm, he was not skilled in combat or battle arts. Even among those of the same realm, he might not be a match for this Golden Crow Ancient Immortal.

Yet, the Pure Yang Patriarch's cultivation was merely at the third level of Ancient Immortal realm, making him even less of a match for this individual when the time came.

Given this person's temperament, when that time comes, even if he dares not strike against Eldrin due to the constraints of heavenly virtue, he would likely cast aside all decorum to deal with the other Celestial Immortals of the Chen Immortal Clan.

After all, the Golden Crow Patriarch of that era had shamelessly sought to destroy the 9 Great Cave Heavens of the Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin instantly made his decision and decisively transmitted his voice to the Sundemon Emperor: "I offer this treasure in exchange with you, Senior. I wonder if it meets your satisfaction."

"Oh?"

When the Skyrend Demon Emperor first heard Eldrin's (Person Name) voice transmission, he paid it little mind. After all, Eldrin (Person Name) merely possessed the sixth level of Celestial Immortal cultivation.

But when he casually glanced at the rare treasure materialized by Eldrin’s divine sense, his expression shifted slightly. Without hesitation, he transmitted his voice: “How much of this do you have?”

Eldrin (Person Name) pondered briefly before responding, "Would 1 100 and 8 stalks be sufficient to exchange for this item?"

1 100 and 8 stalks?

The Heartcrack Demonic Sovereign’s mind trembled, and he spoke decisively: “I will trade with you.”

As the words fell, the Sky-Sundering Demon Emperor tossed the Primordial Yang Qi over.

Eldrin received the Profound Yang Qi and immediately retrieved a spatial ring, tossing it to Demon Emperor Lietian.

The Demon Emperor Lietian took the divine artifact and examined it, discovering to his astonishment that it contained 1 100 and 8 supreme-grade Ninth Rank Taiyi Golden Bamboos. His heart surged with overwhelming exhilaration.

Such superior-grade Great Yin Gold Bamboo, each stalk could be refined into a single Superior Great Yin Gold Bamboo Sword. With 1 100 and 8 stalks, 1 could forge 1 100 and 8 Superior Great Yin Gold Bamboo Swords.

The Great Solar Golden Bamboo Sword Formation possessed immense power yet required minimal spiritual energy expenditure. When fully deployed, it could unleash astonishing might.

In ancient times, a mighty Celestial Immortal accomplished the legendary feat of slaying an Ancient Immortal by deploying the Heaven’s Might Sword Formation, composed of 30-6 9th-grade Upper-Tier Taiji Golden Bamboo Swords.

Then there was a peerless ancient immortal who, with 30-6 innate Great Metal Bamboo Swords, slaughtered countless immortals until they fell like rain, ultimately breaking through to the Great Perfection Realm.

But this amount still could not compare to what Demon Emperor Lietian held in his hand.

1 100 and 8 Taiyi Golden Bamboo Swords could now form a complete Celestial Dipper and Earthly Fiend Sword Formation. Their lethal divine power would be unparalleled across the ages—so formidable that even a 7-Calamity Ancient Immortal would not dare treat them lightly.

"If I could obtain sufficient Primordial Qi and advance all 1 100 and 8 Taiyi Golden Bamboo Swords to the Primordial rank..."

The Sundering Sky Demonic Sovereign murmured to himself, a flicker of shock stirring within his heart before he instantly reined in his thoughts.

To refine so many Primordial Taiyi Golden Bamboo Swords, 1 would require nearly a 1000 wisps of Primordial Qi. I'm afraid even an 8-Tribulation Ancient Immortal would find it exceedingly difficult to amass such an immense quantity of Primordial Qi.

In his lifetime, if he could cultivate 30-6 swords, it would already be considered extraordinary fortune, with the potential to ascend to the Great Luo Realm.

If 1 could cultivate 70-2 blades, that would be considered heaven-defying fortune, with an overwhelming chance to break through to the Great Perfection Realm. As for achieving 1 100 and 8 blades—that remains utterly unimaginable for now.

"Regardless, with these 1 100 and 8 Taiyi Golden Bamboo Swords, my combat power shall multiply severalfold."

"I dare not claim to challenge a 7-tribulation ancient immortal, but at the very least, I now possess the strength to stand my ground in battle."

"Though it was merely a transaction, being able to obtain this item in exchange for my Profound Yang Qi means I owe him a favor."

With this thought in mind, the Skyrend Demon Emperor tossed another token to Eldrin (Person Name) and said, "Your treasures are quite remarkable. Keep this item for now."

"If you encounter trouble in the future, you may use this token to request my intervention once."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin felt a faint stir in his heart. He immediately cupped his hands and said, "Many thanks for your generous gift, Senior."

The others present could not help but show expressions of envy. The Shattered Sky Demon Emperor possessed combat prowess comparable to a 6-calamity Ancient Immortal, and in the future, he even held the potential to attain the Great Luo Realm.

The opportunity for such a figure to take action even once was something countless ancient immortals coveted.

Many turned their gazes toward Eldrin (Person Name), yet the boundless immortal mist shrouded everything, veiling their divine senses.

"It's him?"

The Golden Crow Ancient Immortal also turned his gaze, yet a faint trace of baleful aura shimmered between his brows.

He had long sensed Eldrin's presence, yet refrained from action due to the rules of the Frigid Frost Celestial Realm. But now, witnessing Eldrin seize the Primordial Yang Qi, his gaze grew increasingly somber.

But in the blink of an eye, he withdrew his gaze and murmured calmly, "To afford the Profound Yang Qi, it seems the opportunities upon him are not small."

"It seems this time, not only will I obtain the Profound Yang Qi, but I shall also gain a windfall of wealth."

Eldrin had long harbored suspicions about whether the Golden Crow Ancient Immortal had uncovered his secret, yet he still claimed the Primordial Yang Qi.

After all, ever since he slew the Golden Crow Imperial Son, he had already thoroughly offended the Ancient Golden Crow Immortal. Since there was no possibility of reconciliation between them, he wasn't afraid of adding 1 more grievance to the tally.

But to get back to the main story, after the Skyrend Demon Emperor stepped down, the exchange assembly continued on.

Next, a great many Celestial Immortal Patriarchs still took to the stage 1 after another. Seizing the opportunity, Eldrin acquired quite a few rare treasures, among which were the Dao-Unity Flower, the Innate Dao-Comprehending Pill, and even the complete skeletons of 2 high-grade primordial chaos beasts.

Among these rare treasures, Eldrin purchased 3 Harmonizing Dao Blossoms alone. Including the other precious items, there were 7 or 8 types of upper-grade innate marvels in total.

These treasures were all acquired through exchanges of top-grade innate marvels. While most held little practical use for Eldrin himself, they could be preserved as foundational assets for his clan. In time to come, Lyra, Seiki, and others would likely have need of them.

Besides him, Old Man Tianya had also purchased quite a few exotic treasures, further increasing his chances of breaking through to the Ancient Immortal realm by a fraction. Unconsciously, a faint smile graced his lips.

Thus time flew by, and before they knew it, the Exchange Fair had concluded. Only then did they depart from the Great Cold Immortal City and set off toward the Endless Cavern Heaven.

Before long, they had traversed the boundless void and arrived beyond the Heaven's Edge Grotto-Heaven.

Returning to the Heavenly Abode, Eldrin activated the Dao of Yin-Yang Stars to perform a series of calculations. His expression darkened slightly as he spoke, "It seems the Golden Crow Ancient Immortal has already arrived beyond the Heavenly Abode."

"He is biding his time, awaiting the day you depart from the Taihan Immortal Realm."

The Ancient 1 of the Horizon nodded, then spoke, "But worry not. Once I break through to the realm of the Ancient Immortals, all shall be resolved."

Eldrin nodded, understanding that this was the best possible option without exposing the Abyssal Pearl.

At this thought, he could only cup his hands and say, "It seems this is the only way."

Seeing this, the Ancient Heaven’s Edge Elder smiled faintly and retrieved an ancient cauldron, handing it to Eldrin as he said, "While I am in seclusion, I ask you to oversee the formation array in my stead."

Ancient Abyss Cauldron.

Eldrin's expression shifted slightly. This small cauldron was none other than the primordial ancient treasure—the Cangyuan Ancient Cauldron (Magic Treasure), which also served as the core formation artifact of the Endless Cave Heaven's (Location Name) mountain-protecting grand array.

The Ancient 1 of the Remote Skies entrusted this artifact to me instead of his disciple, the Ancient 1 of the Vast Seas—a clear testament to his trust in me.

Seeing the surprise on Eldrin’s face, Patriarch Tianya smiled faintly and said, “With the Primordial Heaven’s Daughter in possession of an ancient treasure, she could exchange dozens of blows even against a First Calamity Ancient Immortal. Activating this formation is truly overkill.”

"Although Canghai’s mana is somewhat lacking and unable to fully unleash the power of this formation, after careful consideration, you remain the most suitable candidate."

Seeing this, Eldrin (Person Name) accepted the ancient cauldron and said, "Since you place such trust in me, senior, the Returning Abyss will not fail this mission."

Seeing this, the Ancient 1 of the Remote Skies nodded in satisfaction before turning to the Celestial Maiden. "As for the rest, we shall trouble the Celestial Maiden and the rest of you."

The Celestial Maiden smiled faintly and replied serenely, "Set your mind at ease. Within the Taihan Immortal Realm, it has always been strictly forbidden for Ancient Immortals to take action. Your breakthrough this time will not encounter any complications."

"Then I can rest easy."

Seeing this, Ancestor Tianya said nothing more.

He immediately returned to the seclusion chamber and began continuously drawing upon the primordial qi of the Vast Immortal Realm, commencing preparations to charge toward the realm of the Ancient Immortals.

This time, the duration of Patriarch Tianya's breakthrough was not particularly long. After merely 10 1000 years, an overwhelmingly majestic aura erupted, clearly indicating he had shattered the physical body's heavenly barrier.

"The Mortal Gate has been shattered—it seems to have gone even more smoothly than anticipated."

Eldrin (Person Name) murmured softly, a faint smile unconsciously gracing his lips.

With the innate divine foundation of the Eldrin (Person Name), breaking through the physical body's Heavenly Barrier was no longer an obstacle—neither the Laws nor the Great Dao Barrier would pose any challenge.

Eldrin believed that as time progressed, the Ancient 1 of the Distant Shores would soon shatter the 3 Heavenly Gates in 1 breath, breaking through to the realm of the 3 Tribulations Ancient Immortal in a single stride.

Breaking Through to Ancient Immortal?

Meanwhile, outside the Sky-Reaching Grotto-Heaven, the Golden Crow Ancient Immortal’s expression tightened slightly.

He stared at the core of the Sky-Reaching Cave Abode, his expression darkening as he muttered to himself, "What does breaking through to Ancient Immortal realm matter? You're merely a First Tribulation Ancient Immortal—how could you possibly protect him?"

"Boom—"

Yet at that very moment, violent rumbles echoed through the void. To the Golden Crow Ancient Immortal’s astonishment, the breakthrough of Sky-Reaching Elder continued unabated.

"It's still going on? Could it be that this person possesses an innate divine foundation?"

The Golden Crow Ancient Immortal's expression shifted slightly, immediately intending to intervene.

But at that very moment, the protective formation of the Sky-Reaching Cave Heaven was pushed to its absolute limit. The 10 1000 Abysses Ancient Cauldron rose and fell amidst the void, radiating a power capable of suppressing the chaotic heavens.

What truly astounded Eldrin was a celestial snow lotus drifting within the Horizon Grotto-Heaven, radiating immortal light so vast it blotted out the skies.

Primordial Ancient Cauldron, Primordial Treasure Lotus…

The Golden Crow Ancient Immortal murmured softly, his expression darkening as he ultimately abandoned the thought of taking action.

By harnessing the power of the Mountain Guardian Array to imbue the Heaven-Reaching Grotto-Heaven into the Primordial Ancient Cauldron, it was now possible to unleash the full might of this Primordial Ancient Treasure (Magic Treasure).

Moreover, with the Celestial Maiden controlling the Primordial Ancient Lotus for protection, it could be said that the defenses of the Tianya Grotto-Heaven were already astonishingly formidable.

Under such circumstances, even if the Golden Crow Ancient Immortal risked unleashing his full power, he wouldn’t dare claim he could break this formation in a short time.

If he could not break this formation quickly, and other ancient immortals of the Frigid Celestial Realm were alerted—or worse, if he drew the attention of this realm's Heavenly Dao—he would be fortunate to escape with his life, let alone avoid being stripped of his defenses.

"The Profound Frost Immortal Domain possesses extraordinary foundations and is a top-tier immortal realm primarily dominated by the human race. I cannot afford to take reckless risks."

The Golden Crow Ancient Immortal murmured under his breath, ultimately relinquishing the thought of continuing his assault.

Thus time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, another 10 1000 years had passed. The Horizon Ancestor ultimately completed his breakthrough in full, shattering the 3 heavenly barriers of the physical body, the Great Dao, and the Dao Fruit in a single stroke.

Such a Triple Calamity Ancient Immortal was no weakling even among the ancient immortals, instantly surpassing over half of the great ancient immortal masters.

"Ha ha ha!"

After his breakthrough, Patriarch Tianya emerged from seclusion with a hearty laugh.

Eldrin and the others immediately cupped their hands and congratulated him with smiles, "Our sincerest congratulations, Senior! Having shattered the 3 Heavenly Barriers, you now glimpse the path to the Great Dao of Luo."

"You flatter me."

Tianya Ancestor laughed heartily and promptly cupped his hands in return. "My breakthrough was made possible by your diligent guardianship."

At this point, Patriarch Tianya specifically bowed to Eldrin (Person Name) and said, "If not for the Heaven and Earth Creation Water you bestowed upon me, I would never have had the confidence to achieve this breakthrough. This kindness is nothing less than the grace of enlightenment itself. I shall surely repay it a hundredfold in the days to come."

"Senior, there is no need for such formality between you and me."

Eldrin smiled faintly and promptly helped Patriarch Tianya to his feet.

The Venerable Master Tianya rose to his feet, his face radiant with splendor. Without further elaboration, he offered a brief apology for his departure before soaring beyond the confines of the Tianya Grotto-Heaven.

At that very moment, over a dozen ancient immortals strode forth beyond the Horizon Cavern.

They all turned their gazes toward Tianya Cavern, smiling as they spoke, "Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Tianya. Your breakthrough is truly a joyous and commendable achievement."

"I never would have imagined Fellow Daoist Tianya actually possesses an innate divine foundation. Truly, our eyes have failed to recognize true excellence."

"You flatter me. It is but a modest achievement, far from matching the accomplishments of all you fellow Daoists."

Tianya Ancestor wore a faint smile as he greeted each fellow cultivator who came to offer congratulations.

Before his breakthrough, he was merely at the Great Perfection stage of the Celestial Immortal realm, and would still have to address a venerable Ancient Immortal as "senior."

Now that he had broken through to the realm of Ancient Immortality and shattered 3 Heavenly Barriers in succession, his status and position were instantly incomparable to what they had been before.

Not to mention those Ancient Immortals who had always been cold and aloof toward him in the past, even several 4-Calamity Ancient Immortals treated him with exceptional courtesy.

Today I've written 8,000 words, and there will be another chapter of 4,000 words later.