Chapter 974 Void Refinement Strategy, Abyssal Iron(ARTIFACT)
Eldrin (Person Name) cradled the Refining Immortal Furnace as if holding a blazing sun, traversing the boundless void until he came to a halt above an abyssal ocean.
This was once a dead silent sea, untouched by cultivators for tens of thousands of years. Yet now, with the arrival of Eldrin and the Immortal Refining Furnace, astonishing changes had begun to unfold.
The raging waters of the Endless Sea of Annihilation parted, revealing an immortal isle that had been submerged for tens of thousands of years now rising to the surface.
"This is..."
Saint Lord Dorian's face shifted slightly, revealing a trace of astonishment.
Eldrin gave a slight nod and spoke calmly, "This is the East Sea Eye, and moreover, it is a newly formed East Sea Eye that has emerged over these tens of thousands of years."
Speaking of the East Sea Abyssal Eye, even Eldrin could not help but reveal a trace of astonishment.
As early as tens of thousands of years ago, the East Sea Abyssal Eye had merged with the Eastern Etherwood Vein, becoming exclusively occupied by the East Sea's dominant power—the Horizon's Edge Pavilion.
Later, when the Cataclysm of the Demonic Abyss erupted, the Horizon Pavilion suffered an unprecedented calamity.
At that time, the immortal of the Tianya Haige had laid a contingency plan, enlightening the eastern Yi Wood earth vein, which gave birth to the Yi Wood Azure Dragon. Yet, it still proved no match for the Extraplanar Demon God.
In an exceedingly brutal battle, the Azure Dragon of the Eastern Green Wood met its demise before ever attaining immortality, while the Abyssal Eye of the Eastern Sea was shattered beyond recognition by the machinations of the Outer Realm Demonic Gods.
Eldrin once returned to the location of the East Sea Abyssal Eye, yet all he beheld was a Netherghost Dragon and the utterly shattered remnants of the Abyssal Eye.
It was thought that the aquatic power of the Eastern Sea would dissipate from then on, yet unexpectedly, within the Sea of Extinguished Spirit, a nascent Eastern Sea Abyss had been conceived and was beginning to form.
It now appears that this was likely due to the contingency measures left behind by the Refined Void Immortal in ancient times, allowing the sea eye to regenerate within the Spiritless Sea.
Eldrin (Person Name) made a brief calculation and immediately understood the chain of events. With a light laugh, he remarked, "Back then, the Void-Refining Immortal detected the impending cataclysm and foresaw that the East Sea's oceanic eye would shatter."
To prevent the water element power of the Eastern Sea from dissipating into the boundless void, he laid another contingency measure. At the critical moment, it converged the water element power of the Eastern Sea and gave birth to a new Eastern Sea Abyssal Eye.
"So that is how it is."
Dorian couldn't help but reveal a flicker of delight, exclaiming inwardly with excitement, "The Third Ancestor's methods are truly extraordinary! Though he ascended to the immortal realm long ago, the contingency plans he left behind still possess heaven-defying power—even managing to deceive the extraterrestrial demons through such an ingenious substitution."
"Yes."
Eldrin also nodded, unable to suppress a faint smile. "For tens of thousands of years, the Void Refinement senior has been weaving this grand scheme. Even your Ji Clan remained unaware of the Spirit-Severing Sea ruins—truly extraordinary."
"Bzz…"
As the 2 were speaking, the Refining Immortal Cauldron erupted with dazzling immortal light.
1 mysterious rune of law after another bloomed, resonating with the island’s formation patterns and opening a gap in them.
Seeing this, Eldrin (Person Name) nodded slightly and said, "It seems the Void Refinement Immortal of old had vaguely foreseen this day."
As the words fell, Eldrin (Person Name) did not hesitate in the slightest, stepping immediately into the spirit island.
As soon as he set foot on the Spirit Island, Eldrin sensed an exceptionally dense aura of water essence, and his heart felt subtly refreshed.
He took a deep breath before surveying his surroundings, only to discover a grand hall standing intact at the heart of the spirit island.
"It appears this grand hall holds the transcendent treasure left behind by the Refined Void Immortal to withstand heavenly tribulations."
Eldrin murmured under his breath, exchanged a glance with Dorian, then stepped forward into the great hall.
Sensing the arrival of the 2, the grand hall's doors swung open abruptly, as if awaiting their entry.
Eldrin (Person Name), bold in his mastery, strode into the hall without hesitation, yet a faint crease instantly formed between his brows.
At the very heart of the grand hall lay an abyssally profound spring, above which hovered a piece of brilliantly lustrous Ebonazure Immortal Gold, its radiance truly dazzling to behold.
Divine Iron of the Abyssal Depths!
Dorian suddenly spoke, a trace of horror flashing across his face.
This 'Abyssal Divine Iron' is an exceedingly rare supreme immortal gold, containing unparalleled power of natural law within, making it a divine material of the highest order for forging immortal treasures.
The Demon-Suppressing Cauldron left behind by the Celestial Maiden of Heavenly Mountains in ancient times was forged from the 'Abyssal Divine Iron' with incomplete laws.
This divine metal is indestructible, an unparalleled immortal material for forging celestial swords, divine cauldrons, and dao bells—an almost unfindable supreme substance in the mortal realm.
Never would I have imagined that within the Eye of the Eastern Sea, there still remained an unblemished piece of Sunken Abyss Divine Iron (Divine Material).
This is a truly flawless immortal material, something that would stir the hearts of even the 9 Heavens Immortals. Should they encounter it, they would undoubtedly claim it for themselves, refining it into a protective immortal treasure.
"You're here!"
Just as the 2 were overwhelmed with excitement, an elegant voice echoed through the grand hall.
In the void, faint streams of light converged, coalescing into a figure clad in purple robes.
The newcomer possessed unparalleled handsome features, clad in a long purple robe. His tall, straight figure was wreathed in ethereal immortal energy, as if a celestial sovereign had descended from the highest heavens, radiating an indescribable and supreme nobility.
Third Ancestor?
Dorian’s heart trembled, and he couldn’t help but ask hesitantly.
Eldrin’s eyes flickered slightly as he promptly bowed and said respectfully, "This junior, the Daoist of the Returning Abyss, pays respects to the senior in the Refining Void Stage."
"There is no need for formalities."
Void-Refining Immortal carefully examined Eldrin for a moment, then revealed a faint smile as he casually waved his hand. "Fellow Daoist, having forged an immortal body and comprehended the pure yang laws, you are destined to walk the same path as us in time to come."
"In the days to come, we shall inevitably meet again in the immortal realm. Let us address each other as peers henceforth."
Eldrin's eyes flickered slightly, but he said nothing more.
The Void-Refining Immortal cast another glance at Dorian, giving a slight nod before turning to Eldrin. "I am but a wisp of divine consciousness left by the Void-Refining Immortal," he said. "I have remained here for the sole purpose of awaiting your arrival."
"Now that I have been awakened, my time is running short. I shall be brief."
The Void-Refining Immortal spoke in a measured tone, his gaze shifting from the Immortal-Refining Crucible to the Abyssal God-Iron.
Seeing the Abyssal God Iron fully matured, he finally began to explain its origins.
It turned out that this Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss was accidentally obtained by Eldrin the Transcendent during his travels through the extraterrestrial cosmos, after comprehending the laws of existence 1 100 1000 years ago.
At that time, aside from the Abyssal God-Iron not yet fully matured, there was also a piece of 'Flame Prison Divine Gold' being nurtured alongside it.
When the Void-Refining Immortal discovered them, the 2 immortal materials had not yet fully gestated, their internal laws and Dao patterns still in the process of evolution.
彼时炼虚仙人已经推算出紫界浩劫将至，所以哪怕明知两枚仙金未曾圆满，他还是取回了两尊残缺仙料。
After bringing back the 2 immortal materials, the Refined Void Immortal discovered that with his current methods and abilities, he could only begin nurturing 1 piece of Immortal Gold.
After 3 rounds of deduction, he vaguely perceived that between the 2 immortal materials, the Abyssal God Iron seemed to hold greater efficacy in quelling the cataclysm.
Thus, he decisively made his resolve and forged the 'Fire Prison Divine Gold' into the near-immortal treasure, Refining Immortal Furnace (Magic Treasure).
The Abyssal God Iron was hidden by him in the Sea of Extinguished Spirit, nourished for 20,000 years with his own essence blood and laws. He also set up a grand formation to converge the ocean eye of the Eastern Sea, drawing upon the boundless water elemental power of the Purple Realm to nurture and sustain the immortal material.
Thus, after expending a full 1 100 1000 years, this immortal metal was finally nurtured to completion, becoming a supreme immortal metal of unparalleled rarity in the world.
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Promoting a friend's book, synopsis:
My name is Yang Fan, the Ancient Tomb Town Marquis, governing 6 villages: Ghost-Subduing Village, Demon-Refining Village, Fiend-Conquering Village, Immortal-Slaying Village, God-Beheading Village, and Buddha-Annihilating Village. The entire town has only 8 residents—myself and my 7 masters.
My talent is mediocre, my aptitude unremarkable, yet I still dominated an entire era.
Why?
Because I have 7 masters, and not a single 1 of them is human!