Chapter 973 Relic of the Jueling Sea

The chance to attain immortality lay before them, and none were willing to retreat.

A rare confrontation unfolded atop the Violet Divinity Mountain.

The 4 individuals contending for the Violet God Fruit were all supreme powerhouses at the absolute peak of the Violet Realm, each a legendary genius who had attained the Dao for nearly 10 1000 years.

High above in the firmament, their clash began with such intensity that it made the void tremble, causing the vast mountains and rivers to quake in the throes of their battle.

Had it not been for several Demigod Ancestors (Cultivation Realm) and Eldrin (Person Name) taking turns to stabilize the heavens and earth, even the boundless void would have been torn open with countless fissures.

Just as Eldrin had anticipated, this battle concluded in merely 3 days. The Hallmaster of the Stellar Sanctuary and the Hallmaster of the Li Fire Pavilion were utterly defeated, thus forfeiting their chance at ascension.

After 7 more days of fierce combat, the sole remaining contender Lin Tianqi finally overpowered the Palace Master of Drifting Snow, forcing her to reluctantly abandon this nearly attainable opportunity that lay just within reach.

"Alas!"

Having lost the chance to obtain the Purple God Fruit, Palace Mistress Piaoxue couldn't help but let out a soft sigh.

As a seasoned Ninth-Level Eldrin expert of the Violet Realm, her magical power was inherently formidable. With the near-immortal treasure, the Demon-Suppressing Cauldron, in her possession, she logically had at least a 50 percent chance of seizing the Violet God Fruit.

Alas, during the previous Cataclysm of the Demonic Abyss, the Demon-Suppressing Cauldron had suffered severe damage. Though it had regained most of its power, prolonged combat allowed Lin Tianqi to find a flaw in its defenses, ultimately leading to his victory over it.

"Fellow Daoist, I accept your gracious concession."

Having defeated his opponent, even someone of Lin Tianqi's temperament found it difficult to restrain his emotions.

Eldrin nodded slightly. With a flick of his sleeve, he gracefully retrieved the Violet Divine Fruit and remarked with a light chuckle, "The Violet Divine Fruit stands as a peerless treasure in the mortal realm. For you to have obtained it, Fellow Daoist, truly shows you are 1 blessed by the heavens' favor."

"I only hope you will wield this treasure wisely, laying a foundation for your eventual ascension to immortality."

"I shall keep your guidance close to heart, Fellow Daoist."

Lin Tianqi cautiously accepted the Violet God Fruit, his expression turning grave as he spoke.

Seeing this, Eldrin smiled and said, "Since the Purple God Fruit already has an owner, I shall not linger any longer."

"Fellow Daoists, until we meet again another day."

Eldrin departed from the Violet God Domain, yet instead of returning to his clan, he journeyed straight toward the Eastern Sea Cultivation Realm.

He traversed the boundless realms and soon arrived within the Eastern Sea Cultivation World.

Eldrin (Person Name) stood amidst the Sea of Severed Spirit, immediately channeling the Primordial Sunfire Law to sense the elusive location of the celestial treasury.

Yet to his surprise, even after Eldrin channeled the Pure Yang Celestial Fire and faintly sensed something, the immortal treasury remained elusive and illusory, its true location persistently beyond his grasp.

"Perhaps the Void Refinement Immortal was cautious back then, fearing that his contingency plans might be deciphered by the Outer Realm Demons, so he concealed the immortal treasury with utmost secrecy."

Eldrin murmured softly, roughly grasping the thoughts of the late Void Refinement Immortal.

At this thought, Eldrin furrowed his brow deeply. If he could not locate the ruins of the Transcendent Void Immortal from ages past, this journey would have been in vain yet again.

"No, if this is a contingency measure for the tribulation, it shouldn't be completely untraceable."

"Since this was left behind by a Void Refinement Immortal, we might be able to find clues from the Ji Clan."

Eldrin murmured softly, his eyes suddenly lighting up after a moment.

He made a swift decision to leave the Sea of Severed Spirit and first pay a visit to the Ji Clan (Immortal Clan).

Soaring across the boundless sea, Eldrin headed toward the Dorian Sea, and before he knew it, he had arrived at the sacred island of Dorian.

Given Eldrin's current status and position, the Ji Clan naturally dared not show the slightest neglect. Dorian, accompanied by Freya and the Canglang Sword Immortal, personally came forth to welcome Eldrin.

In the grand hall, several peerless Dao Lords sat facing 1 another. Dorian (Person Name) cast a few glances at Eldrin (Person Name), and couldn't help but sigh softly in his heart.

Although he had long anticipated that Eldrin was no ordinary talent, the speed of Eldrin's growth over the years still far exceeded his expectations.

At this thought, he couldn't help but sigh with emotion, "Looking back to those distant years, when we first met, you were merely a minor Golden Core cultivator."

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"Now, after thousands of years have passed in the blink of an eye, you have far surpassed me."

"You flatter me, elder brother."

Eldrin smiled faintly and shook his head. "Given the relationship between us, why must you be so formal?"

"Yes."

Dorian smiled faintly in return. Being Lyra's cousin, he naturally shared a close bond with Eldrin as well.

Before Eldrin broke through to the Nascent Soul realm, his greatest backer had always been Dorian—the depth of their bond went without saying.

At this thought, Dorian personally brewed a cup of tea for Eldrin before asking, "Might I inquire as to the purpose of your visit?"

"My journey this time..."

Eldrin (Person Name) paused briefly before speaking without hesitation, "I have come for the ruins in the Sea of Extinguished Spirits."

He recounted in detail, explaining the origins of the Immortal Treasury of the Spirit-Sea to Dorian (Person Name).

After hearing this, Dorian (Person Name) slightly furrowed his brow. After a moment of hesitation, he shook his head and said, "The Third Ancestor ascended 80 1000 years ago. To this day, it remains an exceedingly distant era."

"I myself know little about whether the venerable 1 left any contingencies in the Sea of Severed Spirit, so I'm afraid I may not be of much help to you."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) felt his heart sink slightly.

The Third Ancestor of the Ji Clan was that Void Refining Immortal. As the third individual in the Ji Clan’s history to ascend to immortality, he was thus revered by the clan as the Third Ancestor.

Yet even Dorian was unaware of the contingency plans left by the Third Ancestor of his clan. It seemed the method to locate the immortal treasury had likely been lost during the Cataclysm of the Demonic Abyss.

At this thought, Eldrin let out a soft sigh, his expression tinged with regret.

But just at that moment, Freya's eyes flickered slightly, and she suddenly exclaimed with brightened gaze, "The Refining Immortal Cauldron of our Ji Clan was personally forged by the Third Ancestor. It remains our clan's ultimate treasure, left to us as his legacy."

"Perhaps with this artifact, we may locate the relics left behind by the celestial clans of yore."

"Is that truly the case?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin's eyes instantly lit up, revealing a flicker of delight and surprise.

Dorian (Person Name) nodded in agreement upon seeing this, stroking his beard thoughtfully. "The Immortal Refining Furnace was personally forged by the Third Ancestor," he mused. "It might indeed share some connection with the immortal treasury."

"Very well, I shall retrieve the Refining Immortal Cauldron and accompany you to the Sea of Severed Spirit."

"Then I thank you."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) could not help but feel a flicker of anticipation in his heart.

Since the immortal treasure lay before them, the group had no mind for further reminiscing. The 2 immediately set off toward the Desolate Spirit Sea, arriving within its bounds not long after.

After venturing deep into the Desolate Spirit Sea, Dorian retrieved the Refining Immortal Crucible and activated it, yet he failed to sense the location of the immortal treasury.

He shook his head and handed the Refining Immortal Furnace to Eldrin, saying helplessly, "It seems my cultivation is insufficient—I still cannot locate that immortal treasury."

"Then I shall give it a try."

Eldrin took the Immortal Refining Crucible and immediately activated the Pure Yang Heavenly Fire Law. A surge of overwhelming law power flooded into the crucible.

Sure enough, after being empowered by the laws, the Refining Immortal Cauldron mysteriously sensed the location deep within the Sea of Severed Spirit.

Eldrin's eyes snapped open, and he declared at once, "Follow me."

As the words faded, he tore through the void and soared toward the depths of the Juelin Sea.