Chapter 1014 Fire Mulberry Immortal Island

A resounding crack echoed through the air as the demon immortal spat blood and was sent flying backward. His face pale with terror, he cast a fearful glance at Eldrin. The divine thunder’s power was far too overwhelming.

If not for the extraordinary power of the Fire Feather Immortal Robe, that single strike would have been enough to claim half his life.

"Damn it!"

In the blink of an eye, he grasped his predicament. With his current strength, he wouldn’t last even 20-some moves against Eldrin alone, let alone while surrounded by 3 opponents.

Faced with such a dire situation, his heart steeled with resolve as he decisively summoned the Crimson Treasure Mirror to shield the group.

Yet Eldrin did not so much as glance at the precious mirror. With a flick of his sleeve, he unleashed the Primordial Chaos Grasping Hand, intent on completely suppressing the demonic immortal.

"Pfft."

The Heaven-Shrouding Hand seized the celestial fiend, grasping it firmly in its grasp.

The demon immortal urged the Fire Feather Immortal Robe to resist, then immediately activated a forbidden art. Transforming into a stream of fiery light, it shed its physical form and vanished into the horizon in an instant.

"Art of the Golden Cicada's Molting"?

Watching the demon immortal vanish in an instant, Eldrin’s gaze flickered slightly.

The demon immortal in his hand had vanished, leaving only the Blaze Feather Immortal Raiment behind.

"What a fine immortal treasure, such superior means of escape."

Eldrin murmured softly, a hint of approval coloring his expression.

The Primordial Chaos Great Grasping Hand is the most terrifying grappling divine ability in the world. Since its creation, it has proven utterly unstoppable—capable of plucking stars from the heavens and seizing the moon itself.

This demon immortal was the first being to ever escape with his life from his grasp, which spoke volumes about his extraordinary means of survival.

In a flash of insight, Eldrin summoned the 5-colored divine light. With a swift swirl, he seized the crimson treasure mirror in his hand, bringing this battle to a close.

"This battle is won!"

With a single battle deciding the cosmos, Eldrin finally breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Lyra’s beautiful eyes flickered slightly as she instinctively gazed in the direction where the Demon Immortal had departed. “That Demon Immortal’s strength seems somewhat lacking—far inferior to the Calamity Demon God,” she remarked.

"This was to be expected."

Eldrin shook his head, yet smiled faintly. "The Calamity Demon God's cultivation has reached the Sixth Level of Ascendant Immortality, placing him among the pinnacle of those within the Creation Realm."

"That Calamity Abyss is an ultimate-grade acquired demonic treasure, naturally far beyond any comparison to this individual."

Qing Ji also nodded upon hearing this. After all, the Calamity Demon God possessed a top-grade Postnatal Demon Treasure in his grasp. As long as the Demon Abyss remained unbreached, not even those at the late Immortal Ascension Stage could do anything to him.

Had the Purple Realm not restrained the greater part of the Abyssal Demonic Prison's power, preventing it from fully aiding the Calamity Demon God, they could never have succeeded in slaying him.

At this thought, Kiyohime couldn't help but remark, "Though you've only just arrived in the immortal realm, husband, it appears your strength already ranks among the finest of immortals."

"1 can only say it's not weak, but calling it top-tier would be an overstatement."

Eldrin shook his head and stepped onto the celestial mountain.

Having cultivated to his current realm, he possessed ample confidence in his heart, yet he remained keenly aware that there were always masters beyond masters.

Frowning, he spoke with a tone of solemnity, "Immortals transcend mortality and death. Even among those who have reached the same realm of ascension, some may have broken through a mere few tens of thousands of years ago, while others could have lived for millions, even tens of millions of years."

After cultivating for millions of years, even a pig would have mastered astonishing techniques, let alone those immortals who emerged triumphant from their respective great worlds.

Thus, even within the same Ascendant Immortal realm, 2 cultivators of comparable cultivation base could possess a staggering disparity in actual power.

Eldrin spoke with measured calm, a trace of solemnity unconsciously coloring his expression.

The fiendish immortal he had just defeated was merely at the Fourth Heaven of Ascension, having broken through to the Immortal Realm at most a 100 1000 years ago. The divine abilities and immortal treasures they commanded could be considered utterly unremarkable.

His only noteworthy divine ability was the Golden Cicada Molting Art, making his combat prowess likely the lowest among all ascendants.

Yet the pressure Eldrin felt from Qian Xuande, the Supreme Elder of the Qian Immortal Clan whom he had encountered earlier on Greenrock Island, was entirely different.

Qian Xuande had cultivated for over a million years. Not only was his immortal essence profoundly vast, but the laws he practiced were exceptionally domineering. Moreover, he seemed to have mastered several supremely powerful divine abilities.

"If I were to face that Qian Xuande, I fear I wouldn't have the slightest chance of victory."

"I fear I possess only the strength to protect myself..."

Eldrin (Person Name) pondered inwardly, yet spoke with utmost solemnity: "Legends say that among the Immortals, there are those who have cultivated for millions, even tens of millions of years."

Though they had not yet cultivated to the Earth Immortal realm, they had reached the pinnacle of Ascendant cultivation, even taking half a step beyond the 100-foot pole.

They were constrained by their own foundations and could not break through to become Earth Immortals, yet they had cultivated all manner of immortal arts to levels surpassing all limits. Their combat prowess could truly be described as earth-shattering, hence they were called Half-Step Earth Immortal Ancestors.

Eldrin murmured under his breath, his expression growing slightly solemn.

The Crimson Dragon Sea earned its name because, as far back as 100,000 years ago, its master was the Crimson Dragon Ancestor, who had stepped into the Half-Step Earth Immortal realm.

Such beings cultivate divine abilities that surpass the limits of Ascendant Immortal realm, and they even wield supreme-grade Acquired Spiritual Treasures. Their combat prowess has long transcended the boundaries of the Ascendant Immortal realm, with legends claiming they possess the strength to challenge Earth Immortal Ancestors.

At this thought, Eldrin looked at the group and said, "Though there are no Half-Step Earth Immortals in the Crimson Dragon Sea nowadays, there exist peerless immortals who have lived for a million years."

"Given our current strength, after seizing this dojo, we must maintain a low profile in our cultivation and quietly await the opportune moment."

As they conversed, the group had already reached the summit of the immortal mountain.

Eldrin led the group into the cave abode, where they beheld an immortal spring flowing with pure white celestial energy.

Gazing at the immortal spring before her, Qingji (Person Name) sighed regretfully, "The immortal spiritual energy within this spring is faint—it appears to be merely a lower-grade immortal spring."

"Immortal veins are inherently precious. To possess even a single lower-grade immortal spring, 1 should be content."

Eldrin shook his head, and upon hearing this, everyone present revealed faint smiles.

Although the spiritual spring here was somewhat sparse, it was barely sufficient to sustain the cultivation of 3 immortals. Their long-stagnant cultivation bases could finally advance once more.

"Let's plant the sacred tree first."

Having decided to settle here, Eldrin immediately retrieved the Spirit Peach Tree and the 8 Trigrams Treasure Tree, planting them atop the mountain peak.

He then took out the immortal lotus seeds of the Creation Azure Jade Lotus and planted them by a spiritual lake. Only then did he declare, "We shall first plant 3 spiritual roots. Once our clan's influence expands further, we shall consider whether to transplant them to other territories."

"Hmm." Lyra was quite pleased as she gazed at the spirit peach tree. "Once this spirit peach tree ascends ranks, our cultivation progress certainly won't be slow."

Qing Ji also nodded, gazing at the celestial island as she said, "Though we have claimed this celestial island, we have offended the lineage of the Crimson Flame Qi (Spiritual Root) Divine Eagle. We must set up the formation array as soon as possible."

"I understand."

Eldrin nodded and retrieved several immortal treasures from his robes.

The items were the Fire Feather Immortal Garb, the Scarlet Sky Divine Thunder Mirror, the Golden Immolation Cauldron, and an immortal sword brimming with baleful aura.

Among these treasures, the first 3 were all spoils of war, while the last 1 was the Eldrin Sword Embryo obtained from the Eldrin Demon Venerable.

Among the 3 treasures, the Flowing Fire Feather Robe and the Scarlet Sky Thunder Mirror were both low-grade immortal artifacts, yet they remained precious treasures for the newcomers who had just stepped into the Immortal Realm.

The Golden Immolation Cauldron and the Nether-Realm Sword Embryo were even more precious. The former was a supreme treasure forged from rare celestial gold, while the latter manifested from a wisp of acquired sword baleful energy, truly unparalleled in slaughter and destruction.

Gazing at the several treasures, Eldrin pondered briefly before saying, "All 4 treasures are extraordinary, but to guard against the schemes of the demonic immortal, the other 3 cannot be used to set up the formation."

"At present, only this Celestial Net Sword Embryo is suitable to serve as the cornerstone treasure of our formation."