Chapter 930 Eternal Glacier

Eldrin stood atop the Netherworld Isle, gazing quietly at the receding figure of the Netherworld Ancestor before letting out a faint sigh.

Putting away the Derivation Tome, he cast another glance at the Magnificent Heaven Sword, his heart once again overwhelmed with boundless melancholy.

Unlike the master of the Skydrift Pavilion who chose to disperse his cultivation and pass away peacefully, Daoist Haoran perished at the hands of an extraterrestrial demon god, his soul utterly obliterated with only a wisp of true spirit entering the cycle of reincarnation.

In the days to come, even if Eldrin were to attain immortality and reach enlightenment, and managed to locate the reincarnated true spirit of Magnus the Virtuous Lord, what he would likely find would be a newborn soul—hardly capable of reclaiming the memories of its past life.

"The elder has passed, leaving only this immortal sword as a memento."

With a soft sigh in his heart, Eldrin carefully stored away the Vast Heaven Sword.

After dealing with the matter concerning the Netherworld Ancestor, he did not linger in the Netherworld Sea any longer and immediately headed toward the Extreme Northern Ice Plains.

The Extreme Northern Ice Plains, vast and boundless, were the northernmost reaches of the Violet Realm.

Across this vast and boundless ice plain, there existed only the eternally frozen permafrost of antiquity and glaciers that never thawed throughout the year.

And in the deepest reaches of the polar ice fields, a place even more remote than the Celestial Mountains, lies a glacier that has remained frozen since time immemorial.

No 1 knows how ancient the Eternal Glacier of the Human Path truly is. People only know that it has existed since the dawn of time, long before all living beings in the Violet Realm gained sentience.

This might be the primordial, eternal glacier that has existed since the dawn of creation within the Violet Realm.

The Eternal Glacier.

Eldrin stood before the glacier, his expression growing solemn.

This was his first time setting foot in the extreme northern glaciers, yet an inexplicable chill crept down his spine.

With his current strength, he already stood among the mightiest in the mortal realm. Though he dared not claim to sweep aside all opposition, even 2 or 3 ordinary Demigod Ancestors would likely find it difficult to defeat him.

More importantly, he had achieved the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body, with life force energy protecting his form. With the power of the mortal realm, it was nearly impossible to slay him. Even if 7 or 8 Demigod Ancestors (Cultivation Realm) joined forces, they could at most seal him away rather than truly eliminate him.

Yet even so, Eldrin felt an immense pressure bearing down upon him within these arctic plains of the extreme north.

A natural formation.

Gazing upon the ancient glacier before him, Eldrin murmured under his breath, a trace of solemnity emerging between his brows.

Deep within the arctic north lay a glacier formation carved by heaven and earth, 1 that even made Eldrin (Person Name) feel threatened.

It was a natural grand formation born of heaven and earth. Though it could not rival the Cosmic Starry Sky Formation, it had nearly touched the threshold of the immortal realm.

Even a Demi-immortal mighty expert would find it exceedingly difficult to breach the defensive formations here.

It was for this very reason that Eldrin felt a slight heaviness in his heart, having little confidence about entering the formation.

Just as he was contemplating how to enter the formation, a faint glow blossomed from the ancient glacier—the formation had actually opened an entrance on its own.

A young maiden dressed in white emerged from within, offering a slight bow as she said, "Fellow Daoist, please enter."

Eldrin's pupils contracted slightly, instantly recognizing that the origin of the person before him was extraordinary. This individual appeared to be manifested from some kind of spiritual entity, with a cultivation level that had actually reached Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage.

This came as a complete surprise to Eldrin. Little did he know that within the depths of the Extreme Northern Ice Plains, a Nascent Soul had been concealed all along.

However, this was not the moment to dwell on the stone. With determined strides, he advanced into the primordial glacier. Retrieving the Frost Immortal Egg—the transformed form of the Ancient Ice Silkworm—he declared, "I have come this time to return the revered Ancient Ice Silkworm to its rightful place."

"May I ask who you are?"

"My name is Hanyu," she spoke softly. "I was originally an ancient piece of glacial jade from the depths of the northern ice plains. By fortunate chance, I came to accompany my master, and over hundreds of thousands of years, I gradually developed a wisp of spiritual awareness. Through my master's many years of guidance, I have cultivated myself to this present state."

The Jade Fairy of Frost spoke softly as she carefully accepted the egg of the Primeval Ice Silkworm. "I am aware of your purpose here. Follow me."

The 2 traveled 1 after another, arriving deep beneath the 10 1000 Ancient Glaciers, where they located the core of the primordial glacial leyline.

The Frost Jade Fairy placed the Primordial Ice Silkworm into the heart of the earth vein, her pupils faintly reddening as she spoke: "Before our master departed, he warned this humble 1 that the odds were likely grim."

"Though I've managed to barely achieve nirvana rebirth this time, I'm afraid it would take hundreds of thousands of years before I could possibly achieve it again."

The Fairy of Icy Jade spoke thus, then continued, "I must safeguard my master's path until he returns from nirvana reborn."

Eldrin (Person Name) froze for a moment, then couldn't help but remark, "With the lifespan you possess, Fellow Daoist, I fear you cannot withstand several 100 1000 years."

"It matters not." Fairy Han Yu shook her head and spoke with ethereal calm, "I shall seal my divine soul and physical form within the Eternal Glacier. Only when invaders approach shall I awaken. This way, I may endure until our master's return."

Hearing this, Eldrin couldn't help but feel a tremor in his heart.

This ancient glacier was a land of extreme cold, its frigid chill potent enough to freeze a cultivator's very soul and physical form, encasing them in eternal ice.

However, using the power of glaciers to freeze 1's physical body and soul also came at a great cost.

Eldrin sought to cultivate the Primordial Indestructible Body, a process that required him to subject both his physical form and soul to the eternal frost of ancient glaciers.

When the day comes that the chill of primordial glaciers can no longer frost his fervent blood, he shall advance the Primordial Chaos Unyielding Body to its next stage.

Frostjade Fairy's cultivation was merely at the Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage (Cultivation Realm). If her physical form and soul were completely frozen by the glacier, it would likely damage her very foundation.

By that time, even if 1 were to revive, the soul and physical form would struggle to regain their blazing vitality. Would that not be indistinguishable from a living corpse?

At this thought, Eldrin sighed and said, “Fellow Daoist, there’s no need for this. The Ancient Ice Silkworm senior once saved my life, and now that they have suffered grave injuries on this journey, I could never stand idly by.”

"I possess a method that may restore the foundation of the Ancient Ice Silkworm Elder."

"Indeed, but what method could it be?"

Han Yu Xianzi (Person Name) couldn't suppress her astonished delight as she blurted out her question. No sooner had the words left her lips than she realized her impropriety, immediately dipping into a curtsey. "Any method capable of helping Master mend their foundational flaws must be a heaven-startling, miraculous art," she said apologetically. "This humble 1 has spoken out of turn."

"In that case, I shall trouble you for your assistance."

With those words, she withdrew and exited the cavern abode.

After her departure, Eldrin expelled 9 streams of Primordial Purple Qi in succession, infusing them into the primordial ice silkworm egg.

The Primordial Ice Silkworm egg, having absorbed the Primordial Purple Qi, began to radiate an ethereal divine glow as it ceaselessly drew in the frigid energy of the Northern Glacier.

It is done.

Eldrin's heart finally settled, and only then did he let out a sigh of relief.

He had just stepped out of the earth vein core when the Chilljade Immortal Maiden couldn’t resist asking, “How did it go?”

"Quite smooth." Eldrin nodded, then continued, "It will take at least 1 1000 years at the shortest, or several 1000 at most, for you to fully recover, Senior."

"By then, His seventh nirvana might reach completion, and perhaps it won't be long before He cultivates to the Nascent Soul realm."

Chapter 1 The biting cold wind swept across the mountain peaks, carrying with it the scent of snow and decay. A lone figure stood atop the highest cliff, his robes whipping violently in the gale. His name was Eldrin, and he had been cultivating here for 3 years. "Still stuck at the third level of the Celestial Cycle Art," he murmured, his breath forming mist in the frigid air. "At this rate, it'll take me decades to reach Foundation Establishment." He reached into his spatial pouch and counted his remaining resources: 32,000 spirit stones, a dozen or so healing pills, and the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss—his only magical treasure. The sword hummed softly as his spiritual energy brushed against it, its crimson blade gleaming with an inner fire. Suddenly, the air crackled with energy. Dark clouds gathered overhead, swirling into a massive vortex. Lightning danced between the clouds, illuminating the entire mountain range. "Heavenly Tribulation?" Eldrin's eyes widened. "But I'm not even close to breaking through!" The first bolt struck without warning. He barely managed to raise the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss in time, channeling all his spiritual energy into a defensive barrier. The impact sent him sliding backward, his boots scraping against the frozen ground. For thousands of years, cultivators had faced such trials, and countless had perished. But this tribulation felt different—more violent, more personal. As if the heavens themselves were determined to erase his existence. "2 more strikes," he calculated, tasting blood in his mouth. His spiritual energy was already depleted by over half. The second bolt would likely finish him. Then he remembered the ancient text he'd discovered in the forbidden section of the library: "When facing certain death, sometimes the only path is forward." Instead of reinforcing his defense, he did the unthinkable—he gathered his remaining energy and charged toward the gathering storm. The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss blazed with unprecedented intensity, its fire element resonating with the lightning above. The resulting explosion of energy lit up the night sky for miles around. When the light faded, Eldrin stood amid the scorched earth, his robes in tatters but his eyes shining with newfound power. He had not only survived the tribulation but advanced directly to the fifth level of the Celestial Cycle Art. 1 100 years had passed since that day, but the memory remained vivid. Now, as the newly appointed elder of the Azure Cloud Sect, Eldrin looked out at the 20-some disciples training in the courtyard below. They had no idea how close their master had once come to destruction, nor how that near-death experience would shape the future of their entire sect.