Chapter 1026 Exchange Convention, Earth Immortal(Class) Opportunity

The fundamental reason was that he had far too little exposure to the 100 Arts of Immortal Cultivation.

Do not underestimate the 100 Arts of Cultivation. You must know that Eldrin's Twin Li Swords have now ascended to the immortal rank, reaching the level of a low-grade immortal treasure for 2,000 years, yet they have never been able to advance further.

The fundamental reason was that Eldrin's proficiency in formation arrays and artifact refinement was still insufficient, preventing him from elevating the 2 immortal swords to the mid-grade immortal sword realm.

If Eldrin's mastery over the 100 Arts of Cultivation were sufficient to elevate the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss and its counterpart to mid-grade immortal treasures, the combined might of his twin blades would undoubtedly surge to unprecedented heights.

Eldrin estimated that if he reached that stage and channeled it through his Primordial Chaos Wuji Law, the combined might of the Sky-Severing Twin Swords might approach the level of the Ninth Heavenly Ascent.

"Once I successfully advance, I'm afraid even ordinary late-stage Ascension cultivators might not be my match."

Eldrin pondered briefly before resolving to acquire at least 1 set of formation arrays and an artifact forging legacy this time, determined to elevate the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss to mid-grade immortal rank at the earliest opportunity.

Only then would he be confident in suppressing the Crimson Flame Qi (Spiritual Root) and safeguarding those dear to him.

We've arrived!

The 2 flew on, unaware of how much time had passed, until they unknowingly crossed the Crimson Sunset Sea and arrived at a celestial island beyond the mortal realm.

It was an incomparably vast ancient continent, a land of primordial desolation stretching endlessly toward the horizons. Under the glow of a setting sun, the ancient wilderness sprawled across the earth, exuding an inexplicably fierce and desolate aura.

"Could this be the Crimson Sunset Blessed Land?"

Eldrin murmured under his breath, inexplicably sensing a tragic aura permeating the Crimson Sunset Sea.

This reminded him of the words spoken by Immortal Qing Shu during his ascension in days gone by.

This Crimson Sun Blessed Land was formed from the Dao-subjugation of an ancient Primordial God. Within it surged an overwhelmingly fierce and violent crimson sun power.

"It appears that what Immortal Qingshu said is most likely true."

Eldrin (Person Name) murmured inwardly as he followed the Void Refining Immortal, stepping forward to ascend onto a floating island.

This was a floating immortal island known as the Dying Sun Floating Isle, upon which stood an immortal market—the Dying Sun Immortal Market.

Eldrin (Person Name) had just stepped onto the Sunset Immortal Platform when a cyan-robed immortal approached with measured strides, smiling as he spoke, "So it's Fellow Daoist of the Returning Abyss and Fellow Daoist of the Transcendent Void. My respects to you both."

"Immortal Friend Qing Shu."

Eldrin's eyes flickered slightly as he immediately recognized the man's origins.

It turned out this man was none other than Immortal Qing Shu, the Ascension Guide of the Celestial Platform from ages past.

Thus, Eldrin smiled faintly and said, "Immortal Qing Shu, instead of receiving celestial beings at the Ascension Platform, what brings you here today?"

"Ha ha ha."

Immortal Qingshu let out a hearty laugh, stroking his beard as he replied, "There are 3 Ascension Envoys in total, each serving a rotation of 10 1000 years."

"Since this humble 1 is at leisure during the current discourse, I shall preside over this Treasure Exchange Assembly."

"So that's how it is."

Eldrin (Person Name) gave a slight nod and cupped his hands in salute. "It seems I must trouble you once more today, fellow Daoist."

"You flatter me."

Immortal Qingshu hastily shook his head and courteously led the 2 into the market, soon arriving at the shore of a celestial lake.

Gazing at the celestial lake before them, Immortal Qingshu explained, "This is the Exchange Celestial Lake, where everyone gathers for trade each time."

Eldrin gave a slight nod, then instinctively lifted his gaze to survey his surroundings. His eyes narrowed imperceptibly as he took in the gathering of over 2 100 immortals assembled around him.

Seeing this, the Void Refining Immortal nearby also asked with some confusion, "In previous years, the Trading Assembly only attracted a 100 or so immortals each time. Why have so many come this year?"

"Haha!"

Immortal Qingshu let out a hearty laugh and said, "The Crimson Dragon Sea is somewhat isolated. It seems you 2 fellow Daoists haven't yet heard."

"Oh?"

Seeing this, Eldrin cupped his hands without another word and said, "Fellow Daoist, I beg you to enlighten me as to the reason."

"The reason is simple—the Crimson Sun Blessed Realm is about to manifest."

Immortal Qingshu smiled faintly and began recounting the intricate threads of karma with measured grace.

To the west of the Setting Sun Sea lay a blessed realm known as the Crimson Sun Blessed Land.

Long ago, the Crimson Sun Blessed Land reigned supreme over the surrounding seas, a realm even more glorious than the Fading Sun Blessed Land.

It is said that during its peak era tens of millions of years ago, the Crimson Sun Blessed Land boasted as many as 3 Earth Immortal Patriarchs, making its strength exceptionally formidable.

Alas, even Earth Immortal Patriarchs face their own tribulations. Confronting a Dao Calamity that occurs but once in 10 million years, transcending it proves exceedingly arduous.

Ever since the fall of a 3 Calamities Earth Immortal who had lived for 30 million years in the Crimson Sun Blessed Realm 30 million years ago, the realm rapidly declined.

Until over 8,000,000 years ago, when the last Dao Calamity erupted, the Crimson Sun Blessed Land was also destroyed overnight.

After explaining the cause and effect, Immortal Qingshu recounted leisurely, "Following the destruction of the Crimson Sun Blessed Land, its final patriarch concealed the legacy within the Earth Immortal's realm, hiding it amidst the boundless void."

Yet as time flowed on, over millions of years, the world once ruled by the ancient Earth Immortal Elders gradually decayed, revealing faint traces of its former existence.

"To this day, fissures have already appeared 4 separate times."

Immortal Qingshu spoke in a measured tone, his voice tinged with both anticipation and concern, "Once fissures appear in the Earthly Immortal Realm, we celestials shall gain passage into its depths."

That Earth Immortal realm cultivated many celestial herbs, and there were even Postnatal Immortal Roots along with partial legacies from the Sunset Abode.

Each time the earth fissure opens, it presents a heavenly opportunity for the immortals dwelling in the surrounding seas.

"So that's how it is."

Eldrin nodded, yet could not help voicing his doubt, "Since the Earth Immortal Realm is so precious, the Earth Immortal Elders would surely intervene. How could there be any opportunity left for the likes of us?"

"Ha ha ha!"

Immortal Qingshu laughed heartily once more upon hearing this, promptly shaking his head. "The strength of an Earth Immortal Patriarch shakes both heaven and earth—within them exists a vast Earth Immortal Realm."

"If 1 were to step into another Earth Immortal world, it would most likely burst it completely—let alone this being an unclaimed Earth Immortal world."

So that's how it is, Eldrin nodded slightly, finally understanding the cause and effect behind it all.

He exchanged a glance with the Nascent Soul Immortal, and a flicker of desire stirred in both their hearts.

Especially Eldrin (Person Name), who had just arrived in the immortal realm and still wished to help several of his dao companions achieve immortality. Now with children to raise, he was naturally utterly captivated.

Seeing this, Immortal Qingshu still kindly reminded, "Although the treasures in the Earth Immortal Realm are remarkable, they are also fraught with peril."

"If you wish to enter and compete for it, you must first ensure your own safety."

Eldrin (Person Name) gave a slight nod, still smiling as he cupped his hands and said, "Many thanks for the reminder, fellow Daoist."

"It's fine."

Immortal Qingshu shook his head and casually waved his hand, gesturing toward the celestial beings before him. "These people have all come to purchase protective treasures in preparation for entering the Earth Immortal Realm."

"If you truly wish to enter, you may also acquire some treasures."

As the crowd conversed, the Grand Barter Assembly had already commenced.

Immortal Qing Shu did not linger any longer. Representing the Setting Sun Blessed Land, he was the first to step forward and spoke with a gentle smile, "Fellow Daoists, I am Ye Qing Shu. On behalf of the Setting Sun Blessed Land, I shall preside over this Treasure Exchange Conference."