Chapter 1076 A Blade Is Honed on the Whetstone

He began to immerse himself in studying the power of law and dao patterns, deducing the path to evolve his Natal Immortal Treasure, seeking to elevate the Sky-Severing Twin Swords to the rank of superior-grade Immortal Treasure.

Thus time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, several 100 years had passed.

On this day, Eldrin emerged from his secluded cultivation chamber and arrived at the main hall of Verdant Chariot Mountain.

Within the great hall, a white-haired elder had been waiting for some time—this was none other than Immortal 6-Chen.

"You have kept your in-laws waiting for a long time."

Eldrin stepped forward, cupping his hands with a faint smile.

The 6 Stars Immortal did not speak immediately. He scrutinized Eldrin carefully, then remarked with solemn gravity, "Centuries have passed since we last met, yet now I find myself unable to see through you."

"You flatter me."

Eldrin then stepped forward and sat cross-legged, casually pouring a cup of tea for 6-Celestials Immortal before composing his expression. "Regarding the matter I entrusted to you in my letter, I wonder..."

"Our clan's reserves are rather limited, so I made a special trip to an allied family to gather the full amount."

"Everything is here."

6-Celestial Immortal casually retrieved a spatial spirit treasure and handed it to Eldrin (Person Name).

Eldrin swept his divine sense over it and immediately discovered it was filled with the 5 Elements Immortal Qi, a faint smile gracing his lips.

It turned out that not long ago, Eldrin had advanced the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss to the upper-grade immortal rank.

To refine an Ascension-Ready Immortal Artifact, 1 requires not only the formation patterns and refinement methods but also a vast quantity of 5 Elements Essence. Thus, he entrusted Immortal Liu Chen with procuring the 5 Elements Essence on his behalf.

Within this spatial spiritual treasure were stored over 20 trillion 5 Elements immortal qi, which Immortal Sixrun had gathered by visiting several immortal clans.

At this thought, Eldrin handed a sum of Immortal Origin to 6-Celestials Immortal and said with a sigh, "Back in the Crimson Sun Blessed Realm, my gains were not insignificant."

But now, the treasures upon him were already dwindling to a precious few.

The 6 Stars Immortal couldn't help but nod in agreement upon hearing this.

Back in the day, Eldrin had reaped tremendous rewards, yet the most precious treasures—the Heaven-Mending Elixir and the Dragon-Veined Black Gold Cauldron—were utterly unsuitable for him to put up for sale.

For such a treasure was far too precious, beyond any measure of immortal essence or Devotional Silver.

Unless it was an item of equivalent value, Eldrin would never part with it even if offered multiples of its price.

Though the remaining treasures were still numerous, Eldrin had already obtained the Sun, Moon, and Star Divine Pearls, along with several other precious artifacts and fetal-nourishing divine items.

Moreover, after years of cultivation expenditures, only a meager amount remained.

Artifacts such as the Crimson Flame Qi (Spiritual Root) Divine Spear, the Heavenly Net Sword Embryo, 3 Immortality Elixirs, and even the numerous refined celestial pills had been sold off piece by piece, leaving scarcely any remaining by now.

This time, after purchasing large quantities of 5 Elements Essence, Eldrin found the immortal energy in his hands could practically be counted as depleted.

Immortal Lord Liuchen had long anticipated Eldrin’s predicament. With a faint smile, he remarked, “Since you lack the funds, how about joining forces with me to confront that Redscale Dragonchild?”

"It's not that easy."

Eldrin's gaze flickered slightly before he shook his head. "Chilongzi has seized the initiative by setting up a top-grade immortal formation at the Immortal Ore Island."

"Even a half-step Earth Immortal Patriarch would have no confidence in subduing it, let alone you and me."

Seeing this, the 6 Stars Immortal could not help but sigh, "Now that the divine lineage and the demon race jointly occupy the Immortal Ore Island, it is truly difficult for either of us to enter the game."

The 6 Stars Immortal had been obsessing over the immortal ore, yet Eldrin remained utterly composed.

Now that the Chen Clan of Qingyuan Island was just getting started, even after several 100 years of development, they only had a few tens of thousands of cultivators with spiritual roots. Stability must remain their top priority.

Eldrin (Person Name) had not been an immortal for long, so his top priority was to consolidate his cultivation and forge a top-grade immortal sword.

Immortal Lord 6 Stars probably understood Eldrin’s thoughts as well. He then asked, “I heard you expelled Sanlang and Longsha from Green Abyss Island?”

Upon hearing this, Eldrin was momentarily stunned, realizing they had come to demand an explanation. He had no choice but to reply, "Not long ago, Third Young Master achieved the Nascent Soul stage, so I permitted him to venture out into the world."

"But how can we let them venture out alone on their very first journey beyond the mountains!"

The 6-Celestial Immortal's expression shifted slightly, a trace of anger flickering between his brows.

Eldrin (Person Name) sighed faintly at the sight, then poured a cup of immortal brew for 6-Celestials Immortal (Person Name). "As a fellow cultivator who transcended tribulations to attain immortality, you must understand the hardships of cultivation."

"To attain immortality, talent alone is insufficient. 1 cannot ascend to immortality merely by possessing celestial aptitude."

"The finest blade is forged from relentless grinding; the sweetest plum blossom blooms through bitter cold."

"These 2 children must ultimately face the storms of life and tread their own path of cultivation, only then can they endure tribulations and ascend as immortals."

Listening to Eldrin’s detailed account, the face of Immortal Liuchen shifted through a myriad of expressions.

Eldrin's words were clear to him, yet as a father, he could not help but bestow the finest upon his child, nor bear the thought of his son facing peril.

Thus, although the child was sheltered, he unwittingly lost his own sharpness and edge.

Just like a sword, if it is unsheathed without being honed, how can it ever cut through thorns and brambles?

"Alas."

The 6 Stars Immortal let out a faint sigh before speaking, "I've been domineering all my life, yet I could never bring myself to be harsh with my child."

"All these years, I've painstakingly arranged everything for my children, yet unknowingly, I've also brought harm upon them."

"If they had been left to forge their own path, they might have ascended to immortality by now."

Eldrin remained silent. The 6 Star Immortal had 6 sons and 1 daughter, each 1 a celestial descendant. While advancing to the ninth level of the Nascent Soul realm came effortlessly to them, not a single 1 had achieved true immortality—not even reaching the half-immortal stage.

The cause and effect behind this likely had some connection to 6-Celestial Immortal's doting favor.

Excessive doting will only ruin the child.

It was precisely for this reason that Eldrin (Person Name) would only bestow a few treasures upon his children, then entrust the entire world to them.

Only by experiencing for oneself, by perceiving and feeling the truest world, can 1 comprehend what it means to cultivate the path, and what it means to refine the heart.

"Forget it, forget it. Perhaps you are right."

The 6 Stars Immortal let out a soft sigh, choosing not to dwell further on the matter.

He rose to take his leave, but as if recalling something at the last moment, added, "I heard you were seeking Celestial-Grade Sunfruit and Moonbloom. I've made inquiries on your behalf."

"During the expedition to the Crimson Sun Blessed Land, many obtained Pure Yin Flowers and Pure Yang Fruits, though most have already been refined into elixirs."

"The Can Yang Sea Liu Clan still has a few stalks in their possession, but you’ll have to go there in person."

"Oh?"

A faint glimmer lit up Eldrin (Person Name)'s eyes as he immediately cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your trouble."

"It's nothing."

Sixth Star Immortal shook his head and immediately departed from Verdant Chariot Mountain (Location).

送走了六辰仙人，Eldrin (Person Name)安耐住心中的急迫，并没有立刻去残阳海求购纯阳果。

As Lyra (Person Name) and Qing Ji were responsible for the fetus, it had been gestating for over 2 1000 years and was expected to be born within the next millennium.

During this period, Qing Ji and Lyra (Person Name) were extremely feeble, taking great care not to excessively deplete their immortal essence lest they suffer lasting damage to their vital energy.

Thus, Eldrin had to remain stationed at Verdant Chariot Mountain to guard against a potential surprise attack by Crimson Dragon Child.