Chapter 958 In the Depths of the Endless Nether

At this thought, Eldrin performed a quick finger calculation and murmured thoughtfully, "Within the Violet Realm, there lies a place that may lead to the Nether Depths beneath the earth."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, the brows of the several individuals twitched slightly, revealing expressions of bewilderment.

Eldrin nodded slightly and then spoke, "The Nether Sea where the Nether Ancestor resides is perpetually shrouded in shifting tides of nether energy. It likely pierces through the very fabric of the underworld, and there may well be fissures leading directly to the realm of the dead."

"That makes sense."

Lyra nodded slightly, then murmured thoughtfully, "However, the Netherworld Sea stretches across countless millions of miles. Finding a crevice leading to the subterranean Netherworld within it would be no different from searching for a needle in the ocean's depths."

Eldrin pondered briefly before speaking, "There is 1 person who might be of assistance."

Eldrin did not delay. He immediately journeyed to the territory of The Vast Sea, traversing countless mountains and rivers until he reached the depths beneath the earth, where he found Patriarch Qing.

Upon meeting the Patriarch, Eldrin did not engage in pleasantries and directly stated his purpose.

After listening, Elder Qing nodded and said, "Within the Violet Realm, when it comes to sensing the Netherworld Depths, we ghost cultivators are truly second to none."

"Very well, I shall accompany you on this journey."

Seeing that Elder Qing had agreed, Eldrin (Person Name) smiled faintly and said, "I appreciate your assistance, Elder."

Without delay, the group set off directly toward the Nethersea.

After arriving at the Nethersea, Patriarch Qing took the lead, following the trail of nether energy as they ventured deeper. After what felt like an eternity, they finally discovered a fissure in the ground.

Gazing at the fissure before him, Elder Qing stroked his long beard and remarked, "Nether Qi is seeping out through this crevice. If we follow its trail downward, we should be able to enter the Bottomless Netherrealm."

"Many thanks!"

Eldrin cupped his hands and was about to leap into the air when Old Man Qing grabbed his arm, shaking his head as he said, "The Boundless Netherworld holds unfathomable dangers. It would be better if I accompany you on this journey."

"No need for that." Eldrin shook his head, declining graciously. "Since that Demonic Lotus failed to achieve immortality, its power holds no threat to me."

"For this trip, Lyra alone shall accompany me. Her 5-Colored Divine Light has reached the Great Perfection realm, capable of subduing all things governed by the 5 elements of heaven and earth. This will prevent the demonic lotus from escaping."

Elder Qing nodded upon hearing this and said, “The great calamity is imminent. Remember, you must go and return swiftly. If you cannot find the Demonic Lotus within 30 years, do not linger any longer.”

"We understand."

Eldrin waved his hand and immediately took Lyra with him, descending into the boundless depths of the Netherworld along the fissure in the earth.

Having cultivated for nearly 4 1000 years, both Eldrin and Lyra possessed spiritual power that could be considered peerless, unparalleled existences at the absolute pinnacle.

Their speed of flight could truly be described as chasing stars and overtaking the moon. Though the terrain within the earth fissure was complex, they could still traverse a 100 1000 miles in the blink of an eye.

Yet even so, as the 2 journeyed and traversed the lands, they unwittingly spent a full 3 months in transit.

"So incredibly far."

Eldrin stood before an underground chasm, his eyes reflecting a trace of tranquility.

During this period, he continuously traversed the depths in pursuit of the Nether Qi, sensing its presence growing increasingly dense.

When he reached the edge of this subterranean fissure, Eldrin discovered that the Nether Qi here had coalesced into an almost tangible substance.

"What formidable Nether Qi. It seems that beyond this point lies the Endless Nether."

Beside him, Lyra (Person Name) gazed at the rift and couldn't help but murmur under her breath.

Eldrin also nodded and said with a smile, "Let's go take a look."

As his voice faded, he took a single step and emerged within a pitch-black expanse—the Nethersea.

This was a nearly boundless sea of nether, filled with the pure Yin energy of heaven and earth, a great tonic for the souls of cultivators.

Eldrin’s divine sense swept across the Nethersea, revealing clusters of ethereal soul energy scattered throughout its depths.

Some of these soul forces were minuscule and exceedingly feeble, while others shone as brilliantly as stars. Deep within the distant Nethersea, there even existed soul energies as radiant and dominant as the sun.

"This is the cultivator's Earth Soul."

Lyra spoke, a flicker of astonishment passing through her eyes.

Although they had long heard of the location of the Earth Soul, witnessing it with their own eyes for the first time still filled them with astonishment.

The Boundless Netherworld of the Violet Realm rivaled the vast heavens and earth in immensity, while its Nether Sea plunged into unfathomable depths like a bottomless abyss.

Within this boundless expanse of the Netherworld, the number of wandering Earth Souls corresponds precisely to all living beings across heaven and earth.

The weak ones are as insignificant as ordinary mortals, while the powerful ones, through continuous cultivation, can even reach the state where their Nascent Soul becomes utterly flawless and harmonious.

Those earth souls, radiant as the sun, belonged to cultivators at the Great Perfection stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

These earth souls only awaited a catalyst—should they be guided back to their origin by the true self, they might forge a flawless primordial spirit.

Eldrin observed for a moment within the Nethersea before speaking, "The Endless Netherrealm is where earthly souls reside. For us to enter this place in our mortal forms is truly an act of defying the heavens."

"Therefore, there is no time to delay. Securing the Demonic Lotus must be our priority."

As his voice fell, he immediately summoned the Celestial Divination Tower to perform a calculation. Soon, he rose to his full height and declared, "Found you!"

"Whoosh—"

No sooner had the words fallen than Eldrin transformed into a streak of light, vanishing into the unfathomable depths of the Nether Abyss.

After flying for what seemed like an eternity, they finally arrived at the core of the Netherworld.

And in this subterranean netherworld, a demonic lotus took root amidst the shadows, ceaselessly drawing upon the boundless nether qi.

Upon that demonic lotus sat a figure crowned with an imperial diadem, robed in azure imperial attire.

He resembled a supreme and exalted Celestial Emperor, seated serenely within the Nethersea, gathering all forms of nether energies into his being to cultivate the ultimate Dao Fruit.

Swish!

And then, all of a sudden, the figure clad in imperial robes snapped his eyes open.

His gaze pierced the void's depths, where a 5-colored thunderbolt capable of cleaving heavens and shattering earth reflected in his pupils.

Great 5 Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder!

The figure in the azure robe furrowed his brow slightly. With a flick of his sleeve, he withdrew instantly, vanishing into the boundless void while carrying the demonic lotus.

The lightning grazed past the demonic lotus, instantly reducing the endless waters of the Netherworld Sea to ashes of calamity.

"Boom—"

Abyssal Depths...

Amidst the roaring thunder, the Demonic Lotus opened its eyes, then soared into the heavens.

Without another word to Eldrin, he sought to transform into light and make his escape.

"It's too late!"

Eldrin spoke calmly, and with a flick of his sleeve, a colossal hand of Primordial Chaos materialized, sealing off the Demonic Lotus’s retreat with astonishing speed.

"Damn it!"

The figure in the blue robe roared in fury. The black lotus beneath him instantly unfurled an indestructible dark radiance, unexpectedly blocking even the colossal Primordial Chaos Hand.

"Nether Lotus Demonic Aegis?"

Eldrin murmured, and the Primordial Chaos Giant Hand abruptly clenched with immense force.