Chapter 884. A Great Victory

Such a monumental victory filled Eldrin with boundless joy.

He gazed at the assembly, pausing briefly in contemplation before declaring, "Since the timing is now most favorable, we ought to press our advantage and pursue the victory."

"Fellow Daoists, I must trouble you to return and mobilize your forces to prepare for the counterattack against the Extraplanar Demonic Tribe."

"Very well." Daoist Haoyuan gave a nod, then inquired, "But when shall we make our move?"

Eldrin’s brow furrowed slightly. After a moment of contemplation, he said, “It will take time to mobilize personnel. We shall strike in 10 years.”

"Very well, it's settled then."

The various Dao Lords nodded in agreement before returning to their respective sects to assemble forces for the counteroffensive against the Eastern Sea cultivation realm.

Chen Eldrin did not linger either, immediately returning to the Myriad Ruins Continent. He arrived within the territories of The Vast Sea and located Ancestor Qing.

Elder Qing watched him arrive and couldn't help but smile. "How were the gains from this journey?"

"Everything went rather smoothly..."

Eldrin smiled faintly and handed the 2 treasures in his hands to Ancestor Qing.

In this battle, the group slew several Primordial Spirit Dao Lords and seized no small number of treasures. Though most were artifacts of demonic cultivators, among them were a few priceless Pure Yang Spirit Treasures.

The Chen Clan, having contributed the most this time, obtained 6 or 7 demonic treasures forged from sixth-grade precious metals. If these were melted down to extract the precious metals, they could potentially refine 2 or 3 pure yang spirit treasures.

Yet this alone was hardly remarkable. The 2 most precious demonic treasures of the Kalava Heavenly Demon—the Black Dragon Shears and the Demonic Flame Crucible—had both been obtained by Eldrin (Person Name). This was truly the greatest harvest of this endeavor.

At that moment, what Eldrin handed to Patriarch Qing were none other than the Black Dragon Shears and the Demonic Flame Furnace.

Eldrin gazed at the 2 treasures in his hands and said with a smile, "These artifacts possess extraordinary power. With their assistance, the Patriarch will surely overcome the millennial tribulation."

"Very well."

Old Man Qing took the treasure furnace, unable to suppress his joy as he praised it repeatedly.

He caressed the treasured furnace with uncontainable delight and exclaimed joyfully, "Within 30 years, my 1000-year heavenly tribulation will descend. You have been an immense help to me."

"The Patriarch once aided me in overcoming the External Tribulation of the Primordial Spirit. Among family, there is no need for such formality."

Eldrin smiled faintly and continued, "In a few days, I intend to take action against the demonic tribes of the Eastern Sea cultivation realm. When the time comes, I shall need to ask the Patriarch to safeguard my family."

Elder Qing nodded slightly and spoke, "With this old man present, none beneath the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm) pose any threat. However, we must remain wary of those few individuals."

"So it is."

Eldrin's eyes flickered slightly as he understood that the Azure Ancestor was referring to the Blood Demon Ancestor, the Black Lotus Demon Womb, and the others.

If they were to take action against the Eastern Sea cultivation world, Patriarch Blood Demon and his allies would certainly not stand idly by. Even the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor, in order to maintain the balance between humans and demons, might not allow humanity to succeed.

However, reclaiming the Eastern Sea Cultivation World could not be delayed any further, for with each passing day, the mortal population there would dwindle, allowing the demonic forces to deepen their foothold.

At this thought, he took a deep breath and declared, "The Eastern Sea cultivation realm must be reclaimed, yet we cannot afford to ignore the likes of the Blood Demon and the Black Lotus."

"I will inform the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk and the Glazed Palace Master. For the greater stability of the Violet Realm, they will undoubtedly spare no effort in firmly restraining these 2 individuals."

As for that Black Dragon...

At this point, Eldrin's expression tightened slightly. He took a deep breath and said, "We would still need the master of the Endless Sky Pavilion to take action in order to properly restrain them."

Upon hearing this, a trace of solemnity surfaced between Qing Daoist’s brows, yet he understood the reason in Eldrin’s words.

During the cataclysm of the Demon Abyss, the primordial energy of the Refining Immortal Crucible had been severely depleted. It would require at least 6 100 years of recuperation before it could fully revive once more. Moreover, given Dorian's current cultivation level, he was incapable of unleashing the crucible's complete power.

Not long ago, they ambushed and slew the Garuda Heavenly Demon. The Black Dragon was caught off guard, and it was only through Dorian’s activation of the Refining Immortal Furnace, combined with the Ice Glaze Demon Ancestor’s obstruction, that they managed to thwart its path.

The Black Dragon Demon Ancestor was caught off guard and felt uncertain about providing aid, which was why he chose to remain inactive and did not intervene.

The upcoming battle, in which the human race intends to drive the demons back to the Zhoutian Star Archipelago, no longer aligns with the Black Dragon Ancestor's scheme of reaping the spoils without lifting a finger. It is unlikely he would be willing to intervene.

And once the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor makes a move, the only 1 capable of resisting him among the human race would be the master of the Endless Sky Pavilion.

At this thought, Eldrin took a deep breath and spoke with a trace of unease in his heart, "Although the master of the Endless Sky Pavilion has reached the pinnacle of cultivation, he can only barely suppress the Blood Curse within him for now."

Once he engaged in an all-out battle against a Ninth-Level Nascent Soul expert, even if he managed to hold his ground, it would likely exacerbate the injuries within his body.

"But this is the only way."

Daoist Qingyuan let out a sigh, then smiled bitterly and said, "At this point, our only hope is that the Black Dragon will prioritize the greater good of the Violet Realm."

"Or perhaps they feared mutual destruction and were unwilling to cross blades with the Master of the Endless Sky Pavilion."

"So be it."

Eldrin sighed inwardly and immediately departed from The Vast Sea, heading toward the Eastern Sea cultivation realm.

After traversing the boundless void, Eldrin soon arrived in the Eastern Sea Cultivation Realm and found the master of the Horizon Ocean Pavilion, who was in seclusion recovering from injuries.

The master of the Endless Skies Pavilion could not help but ask upon seeing him, "How went the battle?"

"Everything went smoothly."

Eldrin smiled faintly and relayed the outcome of this battle to the master of the Skyreach Pavilion.

Hearing this, the Master of the Endless Sky Pavilion couldn't help but brighten up, exclaiming with immense joy, "Excellent, truly excellent! After this battle, our human race shall surely prosper."

"Ahem, ahem, ahem..."

The master of the Endless Sky Pavilion finished speaking, then suddenly broke into violent coughs, unexpectedly spitting out a mouthful of dark blood.

"Senior."

Eldrin’s expression shifted slightly as he instinctively reached out to steady the master of the Celestial Horizon Pavilion. With urgent concern in his voice, he asked, “Your injury…”

"It's nothing serious."

The Lord of the Endless Sky Pavilion shook his head before explaining with a light laugh, "During the battle, several heavenly demons tried to intervene when they saw the tide turning against them. I intercepted them and engaged in a skirmish, which slightly aggravated my internal injuries."

"It's merely an old injury, you needn't concern yourself."

"Senior..."

Eldrin's heart trembled, a flicker of anguish surfacing in his eyes.

The master of the Endless Sky Pavilion spoke lightly, but he understood the gravity of the situation all too well.

Even if that Eldritch Fiend was at his weakest, he still had 2 Primordial Spirit, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm) powerhouses by his side. The fact that he managed to hold them off firmly showed that this battle would not be an easy 1.

At this thought, his heart softened, and he felt reluctant to let the Master of the Ends of the Earth Pavilion confront the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor.

"I know what you're thinking."

The master of the Endless Sky Pavilion had lived for nearly 20 1000 years, and his life experience was naturally incomparably vast.

With a single glance, he discerned Eldrin's thoughts and shook his head. "In my 18 1000 years of cultivation, there have been many who could match me, but those capable of killing me could be counted on 1 hand."

"A mere black dragon is no match for this old man, so you needn't worry too much."

Eldrin’s heart ached bitterly. He knew the master of the Skyspan Pavilion was trying to console him, yet his expression remained heavy with sorrow as he replied, “Senior, perhaps we could wait a few more years.”