Chapter 1044. Under the Fire Date Tree

He could only cup his hands and repeatedly express his gratitude, saying, "The Calamity Demon God destroyed my lineage in the Realm of Emptiness and shares a sea of blood and hatred with me."

"My deepest gratitude to the 3 of you for vanquishing it."

Elder Voidwalker spoke while reluctantly retrieving a silver ingot from his robe. "Though this single tael of Devotional Silver may seem insignificant to the 3 of you, it represents my sincere gratitude."

Incense Fire Celestial Silver.

The moment he laid eyes on this piece of Celestial Silver, Eldrin's eyes flickered with a subtle shift.

Incense Silver is an exceedingly precious substance, forged by immortals through condensing and refining the power of mortal worship.

Though this single piece of Faith Silver weighs but 1 tael, it contains the prayer power of hundreds of millions of living beings, proving immensely useful to both immortals and ghost immortals.

If a Nascent Soul cultivator refines it during their breakthrough, it can increase their chances of attaining immortality by several percent.

Although the Cosmic Void Daoist was revered as an immortal, receiving worship from hundreds of millions of cultivators, condensing even a single ounce of Faith-Silver would likely require tens of thousands of years of effort.

At this moment, being willing to take out even 1 could be considered a major sacrifice.

At this thought, Eldrin did not take the Faith Silver. Instead, he shook his head and refused, saying, "Slaying demon gods is my duty, and saving the Cosmic Void Realm was merely a matter of convenience."

"This Incense Fire Silver, I truly do not deserve it."

Upon hearing this, Void Pilgrim Eldrin thought Eldrin (Person Name) looked down upon this Faith Silver.

This only confirmed the speculation in his heart. With a solemn expression, he said, "To you, Fellow Daoist, it may have been but a trivial act, yet to me, it is a kindness as vast as the heavens."

"I shall add another 30 Immortal Origins, and I hope you will not refuse, Fellow Daoist."

Elder Void then took out another 30 Immortal Origins and handed them over.

Eldrin gazed at the Immortal Origin, his pupils subtly contracting once more. The Immortal Origin was a treasure used by celestial beings for cultivation.

This object contains immortal spiritual energy, which can aid immortals in refining their cultivation, be used to set up immortal-grade formations, and even help immortals undergo a complete physical and spiritual metamorphosis.

Transactions among immortals are often conducted using Immortal Origin. In terms of value, a 100 units of Immortal Origin would likely suffice to acquire a single low-grade Immortal Artifact.

Elder Voidwalker not only generously offered Celestial Silver of Faith, but also took out 30 Immortal Origins in 1 breath. It seemed he intended not merely to repay this karmic debt, but to establish lasting trade relations with him.

If he refused to accept it, he might give Elder Huanxu the impression that he was unwilling to form a connection with him.

At this thought, Eldrin collected the Incense Merit Silver and the Immortal Source before smiling faintly. "Since you are willing to pay such a price, let us be friends from this day forth."

At this, Daoist Huanku beamed with delight and said with immense joy, "Now that the matters in the starry skies are settled, it is no longer appropriate for me to linger here."

"If you ever come to the Qingcang Immortal Realm, fellow Daoist, you must visit my Azure Glaze Immortal Sect."

Eldrin (Person Name) also cupped his hands and said calmly, "Rest assured, fellow Daoist, our paths shall cross again."

Since nothing was amiss in the Void-Realm, the Void-Traveling Daoist did not linger there for long. Soon after, he departed for the Immortal Domain.

Watching Elder Voidwalker depart and seeing that the Purple Realm was no longer at risk of exposure, Eldrin (Person Name) finally let out a sigh of relief.

The women nearby were also overjoyed. Lyra (Person Name) said with a smile, "With this matter settled, we have finally resolved the weightiest concern in our hearts. Now we can ascend to the higher realm with peace of mind."

"Mm." Eldrin nodded slightly before saying, "Before we part, let me take 1 last look at the Violet Realm, and incidentally leave something behind for the clan."

With those words spoken, Eldrin said no more. He led the group soaring across the boundless void toward the realm of the Violet Heaven Abode.

Returning to the Violet Realm this time, the group no longer felt the urgency they once had, and they took the rare opportunity to search for treasures among the stars.

That day, they passed by an extraterrestrial star and discovered a place upon a desolate celestial body.

"That is..."

When he set foot on the desolate star, Eldrin’s brow twitched slightly. He exchanged a glance with the others before soaring into the stellar core.

At the core of the star, the trio discovered a golden sphere of light, its radiance so dazzling it resembled a miniature sun.

Sun God Gold.

Lyra couldn't help but murmur under her breath. After examining it carefully, she drew a sharp breath and said, "A piece of Solar Divine Gold that hasn't fully matured yet."

"This star has grown lifeless; I fear it can no longer nurture him to completion."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) also furrowed his brow.

Sun God Gold was a supreme divine metal of the immortal grade. If forged into a Pure Yang immortal treasure, its power would likely rank among the pinnacle even amidst immortal treasures.

Before them, this piece of Solar God Metal was only at the near-immortal grade, yet it had nearly drained the essence of this star—and it was likely failing to fully form.

At this thought, Eldrin murmured thoughtfully, "This dead star lacks sufficient origin essence, making it fundamentally impossible to nurture a true Solar God's Gold."

"If this continues, I fear not only will the Solar God's Gold fail to fully form, but even the stars will be completely drained of their vital energy by it and perish."

A flicker of emotion crossed Qing Ji’s brow as she couldn’t help but ask, “What do you mean, my lord?”

"I wish to extract it and place it within the infernal flames of the Yan Prison, nurturing it with the fire essence of the Purple Realm."

Eldrin spoke in a measured tone, then began, "Should this endeavor succeed, it shall be regarded as the legacy of enlightenment we bequeath to future generations."

Having made up his mind, Eldrin immediately employed immortal techniques, enveloping the Sun God's Gold with his primordial essence to safely extract it.

To prevent the divine patterns of the Solar God’s Gold from solidifying and losing the potential for further advancement, the group wasted no time. They traversed the boundless void and soon arrived beyond the boundary of the Violet Realm.

Zijie.

Returning at last to the Violet Realm, Eldrin gazed upon the world before him and could not help but heave a faint sigh in his heart.

His cultivation had now reached the pinnacle of creation, surpassing the very limits that the Violet Realm could endure. Returning to the Violet Realm was no longer possible—even a final glimpse of his homeland lay beyond his grasp.

Left with no other choice, the few of them could only descend a wisp of divine sense avatars, carrying the Sun God’s Gold as they traversed the Demon Abyss Heavenly Rift and returned to the Violet Realm.

Upon returning to the Violet Realm, Eldrin immediately ventured into the Sea of Blazing Flames.

Within this sea of flames, he discovered the Elder Uncle seated beneath the fiery-red Immortal Jujube Tree, as if he had been waiting for a long time.

"You have come."

Upon the mountain peak, the Fire Date Tree blossomed, its fiery red branches incredibly ancient and vigorous, each bough resembling a crimson dragon, robust and powerful.

Beneath the ancient tree, Chen Changxuan sat with immortal grace and Daoist bearing, serene as an archaic celestial. He personally brewed a pot of tea for Eldrin (Person Name).

"In recent years, you've been preoccupied with cultivation and haven't tasted my tea for many years."

"It is a rare day of leisure. Accompany me for some tea and a game of Go."

Excellent!

Eldrin stared blankly, lost in memories of his youth when he and Chen Changxuan, as the pillars of their clan, would often play chess together while discussing family affairs and the state of the world.

At that time, his cultivation was merely at the Foundation Establishment and Purple Mansion realms, playing chess in mere corners of the world like Verdant Chariot Mountain (Location) or Pingyang City.

Yet as their cultivation advanced over the years, they devoted most of their energy to spiritual practice and the affairs of the realm, often meeting only once every few decades or even centuries.

Thus, without their notice, their last game of chess had actually been over 1 1000 years ago.

Chapter 1 The youth stood atop the mountain peak, a faint smile gracing his lips as he gazed into the distance. "After 1 100 years of secluded cultivation," he murmured, "I have finally reached the peak of the ninth level of the Heavenly Dao Scripture." In his palm rested 30-2 1000 spirit stones, gleaming like stars in the night sky. These were the resources he had accumulated over countless years of arduous training. Suddenly, a streak of crimson light tore through the clouds. An elder clad in fiery robes descended, his voice booming like thunder. "Zhang Xuan! Your reckoning has come!" The youth remained unfazed, his fingers gently tracing the hilt of the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss. "Elder Yan," he replied calmly, "do you truly believe your mere 20-some disciples can stop me?" A cold gleam flashed in the elder's eyes. "Arrogant fool! I have cultivated for over 8 100 years. How dare a junior like you challenge me?" The mountain wind howled, stirring up swirling leaves between them. This was not merely a clash of cultivators, but a confrontation between 2 generations, 2 vastly different understandings of the Heavenly Dao. Zhang Xuan sighed softly. "The path of cultivation is endless. You cling to outdated methods while I have found my own way." "Then let us see if your so-called 'new path' can withstand my 9 Heavens Divine Thunder!" Elder Yan bellowed, raising his hands to the sky. Dark clouds gathered instantly, divine thunder roaring within them. The entire mountain peak trembled under this terrifying power. Yet Zhang Xuan merely smiled. With a flick of his wrist, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss erupted in dazzling radiance. "Break!" A single word, yet it carried the power to shatter heaven and earth.