Chapter 980. Becoming an Immortal in the Mortal World [4K Chapter]

Chapter 1, In the southeastern seas of the Violet World, there existed a maritime realm known as the Yanmo Sea.

It is said that as early as tens of thousands of years ago, the core of a fallen star was cast here by an extraterrestrial demon god, sowing the Seed of the Demon God and transforming this land into a forbidden realm for demonic cultivators.

For tens of thousands of years thereafter, this sea region changed hands several times, until 5 1000 years ago when it fell under the control of the Demon Path Patriarch, Yanmo Lao Zu (Person Name). It is widely regarded as 1 of the top 3 demonic cultivation realms in the Violet Realm.

Yet within this forbidden ground of demonic cultivation, there was no trace of the surging demonic energy that once prevailed. Instead, a radiance like the sun unfurled, its majestic and brilliant power enveloping the entire Netherdemonic Sea.

"Bzzz—"

At the heart of the Nethersea Abyss, a faint ripple echoed as the imprint within the demonic spring was utterly erased.

Eldrin withdrew his hand, nodding slightly with a hint of satisfaction.

Erasing the mark left by the Demon God in the forbidden land of demonic cultivators was no easy task.

Fortunately, Eldrin possessed the Pure Yang Celestial Fire, a power of law that strongly countered demonic principles, allowing him to refine the mark of the Outer God Demon.

Over these past several 100 years, he had ceaselessly worn down the forbidden grounds of demonic cultivation. Only now, as the cataclysm of the Demon Abyss once again drew near, had he finally managed to completely eradicate all 13 top-tier sixth-grade demonic cultivation forbidden grounds.

The Forbidden Zone of Yama Sea before them was the last of the demonic cultivation sanctuaries.

After obliterating the restricted area of the Nethersea, Eldrin withdrew his focus and finally noticed that someone had been waiting outside for quite some time. With a faint smile, he spoke, "Fellow Daoists, my apologies for the long wait. Please, come in."

Eldrin's voice had scarcely faded when 2 figures entered the demonic spring cavern together.

The arrivals were none other than Lin Tianqi and the Hall of Stars’ master. Upon seeing Eldrin (Person Name), Lin Tianqi smiled and said, "Refining the Demonic Spring is a matter of great significance to the Violet Realm. What does it matter if the 2 of us wait a little longer?"

"Yes, yes."

The Star Palace Master also nodded with a smile. "By refining the myriad demonic springs and eradicating the key tumors of demonic corruption plaguing the Violet Realm, you have truly performed a deed of immeasurable merit, Fellow Daoist."

Eldrin smiled faintly, gazing at Lin Tianqi as he remarked, "I have yet to offer my congratulations, Fellow Daoist Lin. With your recent breakthrough to the half-immortal realm, it appears the path to ascension lies within your grasp."

"I am far from your equal, Fellow Daoist." Lin Tianqi shook his head with a bitter smile. "In my entire lifetime, I possess but a sliver of hope to attain immortality—nowhere near your level of cultivation."

Eldrin shook his head noncommittally, then looked at the 2 and asked, "What brings you both to seek me out at this moment?"

"Oh." At the mention of serious matters, Lin Tianqi (Person Name) straightened his expression. "I've come because the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm is approaching, and I wish to invite you to take command of the situation."

"So that is how it is."

Eldrin nodded slightly. The next opening of the Abyssal Heavenly Rift was now merely 20 years away.

Yet he merely smiled serenely and said, "I have divined this tribulation—the Outer Realm Demon God should not have returned. Proceed with the arrangements as planned. Should any unforeseen events occur, I shall arrive in an instant."

Hearing this, both of them breathed a sigh of relief. Lin Tianqi (Person Name) smiled and said, "In that case, my mind is at ease."

With this matter settled, the Star Palace Master hesitated slightly, a look of unspoken words flickering across his face.

Seeing this, Eldrin smiled and said, "Judging by your expression, fellow Daoist, it seems you have something to discuss?"

"This..."

The Lord of the Starry Sky Hall nodded, speaking with some difficulty, "Over the years, you have eradicated quite a few forbidden grounds of demonic cultivators, so you must possess a considerable number of 9 Heavens Star Cores."

"My journey this time..."

The master of the Star Palace trailed off mid-sentence, leaving his words unfinished.

Eldrin's eyes flickered slightly as he grasped the meaning behind the Star Palace Lord's words.

The cultivation path of the Stellar Hall lineage often required the assistance of the 9 Heavens Star Core, clearly intending to exchange for it from Eldrin (Person Name).

However, the Astral Hall now had only a single Primordial Spirit expert. To help its 7 Eldrin Dao Lords (Person Name) swiftly advance to the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm), the sect had nearly exhausted its accumulated resources, leaving little capacity to acquire the 9 Heavens Star Core (Celestial Treasure).

At this thought, Eldrin nodded and said, "The Big Dipper Formation is 1 of the key arrays to counter the Outer Realm Demons. Naturally, this sect will not stand idly by."

"In that case, I shall present you with 7 9 Heavens Star Cores, Fellow Daoist. My only hope is that all members of the Star Palace may swiftly master the grand formation, so we can hold back the calamity from the Demonic Abyss."

The Lord of the Celestial Star Palace ecstatically took the 7 9 Heavens Star Cores and exclaimed excitedly, "Fellow Daoist, rest assured. With the combined efforts of our Star Lineage to activate the formation, we will undoubtedly withstand a single strike from the Extraplanar Demon God."

"In that case, I can rest assured."

Eldrin nodded slightly, letting out a soft sigh of relief as he handed over the 7 9 Heavens Star Cores.

This demonic abyss calamity, just as Eldrin had anticipated, saw no assault from the extraterrestrial demon gods.

When the Cataclysm Era finally concluded, Eldrin returned to his clan.

He did not tarry on this journey, merely sitting quietly by the side of the Green Lotus Isle, patiently awaiting the Sublime Azure Jade Lotus's ascension to the immortal rank.

This Jade Lotus of Creation had been nurtured by Eldrin for thousands of years, having long transcended the mortal realm's limits. The laws within it continuously took form and matured, now verging on evolution into a Heavenly Spiritual Root.

This was a splendid opportunity. Eldrin sat cross-legged beside the Creation Azure Jade Lotus, observing as the laws within the lotus gradually took form and took shape.

Thus time flowed on, and in the blink of an eye, 1 100 years had passed. Then 1 day, thunder and storm suddenly erupted over Green Lotus Isle. Amidst the raging winds and rain, the Jade Lotus of Creation broke through its limits, ascending into a post-Heavenly Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root).

After the Jade Lotus of Creation advanced, its resplendent immortal radiance illuminated heaven and earth, stirring the entire Purple Heaven World.

Ultimately, within a resplendent immortal radiance, a verdant immortal lotus blossomed in full glory.

Jade Lotus of Creation.

Eldrin murmured, a faint smile gracing his lips as he gazed upon the Jade Lotus of Creation before him.

This Jade Lotus of Creation was truly extraordinary, possessing 4 treasures: 9 lotus seeds, the lotus root, the lotus throne, and the lotus leaf.

At this moment, among the 4 treasures, the lotus leaf was the first to detach, transforming into a peerless sword embryo. The 9 lotus seeds followed closely behind, each brimming with the qi of creation, and astonishingly, they rose into the air.

Eldrin collected all the lotus seeds and stored away the Verdant Lotus Sword Platform before finally turning his gaze toward the lotus throne and lotus roots.

The lotus throne radiated the light of creation, clearly no mortal artifact. Eldrin immediately stored it away.

The lotus root was also extraordinary, capable of refining an immortal-grade Second Primordial Spirit, so Eldrin (Person Name) naturally would not let it slip away either.

As he stored away the 4 treasures, he finally noticed that the remaining remnants of the Serendipity Azure Jade Lotus had turned to ashes, coalescing once more into a new seed.

Glorious to the extreme, yet fading amidst that very splendor, it coalesced once more into a seed of life.

"So that's how it is! Now I finally understand!"

Eldrin suddenly murmured to himself, a look of profound enlightenment dawning on his face.

In that moment, he finally understood why the embodiment of the Life Principle within the mundane world appeared as an insignificant seed.

For this seed was the primordial form of life, and also the beginning of rebirth when existence reached its end.

This subtle yet profound epiphany illuminated the path of his cultivation that had spanned countless years.

Over the years, he had contemplated the myriad doctrines and methods, accumulating profound insights into the Law of Life. Only the final spark of enlightenment eluded him to achieve the breakthrough.

Now, this Green Lotus had transformed back into a seed, becoming the very catalyst that awakened his understanding.

In the blink of an eye, Eldrin entered a state of sudden enlightenment, and within moments, he had already completed the most crucial step.

That wisp of the Life Principle gradually transformed from illusory to tangible, ultimately becoming the supreme power of the heavenly laws.

Law of Life

Eldrin murmured to himself, sensing the power of the third law. An inexplicable intuition arose within him.

Even a 9 Heavens fiend-deity from beyond the celestial realms would find it exceedingly difficult to completely eradicate 1 who has mastered the Dao of Life.

And with his mastery of the Law of Life, comprehending the Primordial Chaos Gold Law and the Law of All-Creation Earth would become somewhat easier for him henceforth.

For even as the Law of Life nourished him, no matter how fiercely the laws rejected him during his comprehension, he could delve into them with peace of mind, shielded from fatal wounds.

"My Dao is complete!"

Eldrin murmured to himself, sensing an inexplicable intuition that comprehending the principles of Primordial Chaos Gold and All Things Earth might not prove overly arduous.

At that very moment, several streaks of light shot through the void—it was Qing Ji and Seraphina Qu (Person Name) arriving with their companions, clearly drawn by the commotion of the immortal root's ascension.

The moment they saw Eldrin, their faces lit up with joy. Qingji could no longer restrain her anxiety and asked urgently, "My lord, has the spirit lotus successfully advanced?"

"Hmm."

Eldrin nodded with a faint smile as he produced the Verdant Lotus Sword Embryo (Magic Treasure).

The moment the Green Lotus Sword Embryo appeared, the Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword within Qing Ji’s body instantly flew out, unexpectedly intertwining with that Green Lotus Sword Embryo.

Over the years, Qing Ji had merged the Azure Dragon Sea-Roaring Sword with the Lotus Immortal Sword, forging them into a supreme-grade Pure Yang spiritual treasure.

Now that the kindred Green Lotus Sword Embryo had appeared, a faint resonance sparked between the 2, giving rise to a subtle inclination to merge.

Seeing this, Lila (Person Name) standing nearby nodded and remarked with a hint of envy, "It seems Sister's Azure Dragon Sea-Quelling Sword (Magic Treasure) may ascend to immortal rank before long."

"Nothing is ever that simple." A flicker of delight crossed Qing Ji's face, yet she shook her head. "The treasure is potent, but I am weak. With my current cultivation base, forging a celestial artifact is likely beyond my reach."

"Not so fast."

Seeing this, Eldrin said with a smile, "While you nurture this sword embryo, you also use this treasure to nourish your Green Lotus Primordial Spirit in return. Your ascension to immortality is just around the corner."

"Hmm."

Qing Ji nodded, a faint smile gracing her lips.

At that moment, Eldrin pondered briefly before producing the lotus root and declaring, "I originally intended to reserve this for Lyra, to facilitate the advancement of her Second Spirit. However, today I have changed my mind."

"This Green Lotus Root is a rare celestial treasure. It can be used to refine a second primordial spirit, assist immortals in reconstructing their physical form, and for you, it serves as an even greater nourishing essence."

Qing Ji took a glance and couldn't help but reveal a look of astonishment.

It turned out that this Cyan Lotus Root shared a faint connection with her Cyan Lotus Immortal Body, capable of aiding its advancement toward cultivating a truly flawless immortal form.

This was simply astonishing. 1 must know that Qing Ji had used the Red Dust Butterfly Dream Technique (Cultivation Art) to immerse herself in dreams for 1 1000 years, ultimately attaining a constitution worthy of ascension. Yet hers was not the path of the Great Luo Golden Immortal, and the Cyan Lotus Immortal Body she cultivated was in fact flawed.

Although this was a superior Dao Body, it was not a true Immortal Physique. It could only approach the purity of the Pure Yang Dao Body, far inferior to Lyra's Lunar Immortal Physique.

To cultivate such an immortal physique to perfection amidst the mortal realm and become a Fleshly Body Immortal is an exceedingly arduous endeavor.

Little did she expect that this Immortal Lotus Root could actually mend her deficiencies, aiding her in cultivating a true and flawless Azure Lotus Immortal Body amidst the mortal realm.

At this thought, Qingji was overwhelmed with excitement, yet she couldn't help hesitating as she said, "I have already obtained the Verdant Lotus Immortal Sword. This treasure rightfully belongs to Lyra (Person Name). For me to take more would weigh heavily on my conscience."

"There's no need for that." Eldrin smiled faintly before continuing, "Lyra possesses talent rarely seen across the ages. While this celestial lotus root is precious, for her it would merely be gilding the lily."

"Moreover, her second spirit is a Water Element Incarnation, making water-attributed immortal materials most suitable for her. In time, I shall find her a water-attributed immortal treasure to make amends."

Hearing this, Qing Ji finally stored away the Cyan Lotus Root, smiling as she said, "Next time we encounter a treasure, I'll let her have it."

Seeing Qing Ji accept the treasure, Eldrin nodded in approval. He then retrieved a green lotus seed and handed it to her, saying, "The immortal lotus root shall aid you in cultivating an immortal body, while this immortal lotus seed and the Lunar Immortal Jade will assist you in attaining the Dao Fruit."

"Yet if you truly wish to walk far, you must comprehend the power of the Azure Lotus Law before taking that final step."

Qing Ji nodded slightly. Having experienced a 1000 lifetimes of mortal dreams and butterflies, her talent had long since approached that of a true immortal. Through several millennia more of cultivation, his accumulation grew ever deeper.

Now, her talent could truly be called rare under the heavens. Though her comprehension might not surpass that Emperor Jiang, she possessed her own unique advantages.

For she had comprehended the power of the Azure Lotus, and now aided by an immortal treasure transformed from a Celestial Creation Jade Lotus, the possibility of grasping the Law of the Azure Lotus had greatly increased.

From this perspective, Qing Ji's serendipity far surpassed that of Emperor Jiang.

As for whether she can ultimately cultivate the immortal body, laws, and Dao Fruit, ascending as an immortal with the foundation of a Great Luo Golden Immortal—that shall depend entirely on her own destiny.

After distributing the Immortal Lotus, Eldrin did not linger in the Cyan Lotus Realm. He immediately ventured into the Flaming Sea of the Infernal Prison, intending to refine this immortal-grade Cyan Lotus Throne and integrate it into his Natal Magic Treasure.

Now that Eldrin wielded mastery over 3 types of law power and had comprehended the Law of Life, his speed in refining the Cyan Lotus Platform was naturally astonishing.

In merely 1 cycle of 60 years, he had fully refined this Cyan Lotus Throne and ascended to the Immortal Realm.

After the Ascendant Azure Lotus Throne (Magic Treasure) advanced, the mysteries contained within had become extraordinary beyond compare. With just a brief attempt, Eldrin (Person Name) revealed a look of ecstatic delight.

"This is..."

Eldrin was utterly astounded. To his profound disbelief, he discovered that after his magical power surged into the Creation Cyan Lotus Throne, what ultimately circulated back was actually the legendary power of immortal essence.

This truly came as a great shock to Eldrin. After all, no matter how powerful a cultivator's spiritual energy might be, it remained utterly insignificant when compared to immortal essence power.

That power of celestial essence could only be nurtured within an immortal ascendant—a wisp of immortal energy would first take root, then gradually transform all of 1’s mana through its influence.

The same divine ability, when channeled with immortal essence, would unleash power a hundredfold greater at the very least.

Moreover, the Immortal Essence possesses a kind of eternal and indestructible power, enabling cultivators to retain their youth and live forever without aging.

As long as this spiritual power remains unexhausted, an immortal can perpetually maintain their peak condition, living through millions, tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions of years without showing the slightest sign of aging.

Immortal Essence, Immortal Essence!

"As long as immortal essence remains, 1 may defy death and live eternally!"

Eldrin was utterly astounded, yet somewhat bewildered.

He had already mastered the Laws and attained an Immortal Body, and now even his Immortal Essence had been transformed ahead of time.

At this moment, he felt somewhat bewildered, uncertain whether he had attained immortality, whether he had already become an unconventional immortal immortal within the mortal realm.