Chapter 1079. Qing Shu Immortal's Invitation

Since both were willing, Eldrin said no more. After discussing with Celestial Feather Immortal, he formally arranged their marriage.

Thus, among Eldrin's 5 children, Second Son and Third Son could both be considered settled and established in their careers.

As for the remaining children, Chen Xianqing and Chen Xiannian were still young and need not concern themselves with such matters for now. The eldest son, Chen Xianzhu, remained indifferent to matters of romance and currently harbored no intention of seeking a Dao Companion.

Thinking that the Chen family would gain 2 more members and their clan would grow stronger, Eldrin (Person Name) felt a surge of joy in his heart. He raised his glass and drank with the assembled immortals.

Thus, before anyone realized it, the banquet drew to a close as the immortals bid their farewells and departed 1 after another.

After the other immortals had departed 1 by 1, Qing Shu Xianren remained behind. He gazed at Eldrin (Person Name), Lyra (Person Name), and Qing Ji, saying, "Fellow Daoists, might we have a word in private?"

"Of course, that is possible."

Eldrin smiled faintly upon hearing this. Though he hadn't invited Immortal Qingshu this time, the cultivator's unannounced arrival clearly indicated some special purpose.

As expected, it turned out exactly as Eldrin had predicted.

Inviting Immortal Qing Shu into a secluded chamber, Eldrin personally poured him a cup of tea before inquiring, "Esteemed friend, for what matter have you sought me out today?"

"Ha ha ha."

Immortal Qingshu let out a hearty laugh, then abruptly straightened his expression and declared, “I have come here for 2 matters.”

"Oh?"

Eldrin's gaze flickered slightly as he quietly awaited Verdant Aloof Immortal's next words.

Immortal Qingshu gave a slight nod and extended a finger. "The first matter is to request your assistance, Fellow Daoist. When the next great tribulation descends, we hope you will emerge from seclusion to lend your aid."

"Aid Elder Xiyang in his Heavenly Tribulation?"

Eldrin's expression shifted slightly, a trace of astonishment coloring his tone as he spoke.

Immortal Qingshu gave a slight nod, his expression turning extremely solemn as he spoke, "Precisely so. We wish to invite you to emerge from seclusion and assist the Patriarch in transcending his heavenly tribulation."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin's gaze involuntarily turned grave.

The Oblique Sun Patriarch was a 5-tribulation immortal from the Gloaming Sanctuary. In recent years, the Gloaming Sanctuary had been remarkably active in its efforts to support his breakthrough to the Earth Immortal realm.

First, he dispatched Eldrin (Person Name) to infiltrate the Crimson Sun Earthly Celestial Realm (Location) to steal the Level 4 Celestial Pillar (Celestial Artifact) alongside Azure Sky Divine Maiden (Person Name) and others. Then, he vied for the Divine Mark Purple Gold (Divine Material) within the Glazed Paradise (Location).

Now they even need to invite him down the mountain early to assist. It’s clear they are determined to help him achieve the rank of Earth Immortal this time.

At this thought, Eldrin and Lyra exchanged a glance.

Lyra nodded in understanding and promptly declined with grace, "The Earthly Immortal Tribulation is far too terrifying. We are but newly ascended immortals, a mere husband and wife—how could we possibly possess the virtue or capability to intervene in such matters?"

"No, no, no, Fellow Daoists, you must not underestimate yourselves."

Immortal Qingshu shook his head repeatedly, a faint smile gracing his lips as he remarked, "For Fellow Daoist Guixu to have defeated the Crimson Flame Qi (Spiritual Root) Divine Roc Emperor, it is evident your strength rivals that of the late Ascension Realm."

"If Your Excellency's strength advances further within the next 60,000 years, I fear your combat power would be sufficient to rival the eighth or ninth layer of Ascendant Immortal realm."

Immortal Qingshu spoke with a measured cadence, his gaze brimming with astonishment as he said, "When the time comes for you to take action, you will undoubtedly become 1 of the pivotal pillars of support."

"Rest assured, should you agree to descend the mountain and lend your aid, we guarantee you will break through to the middle stage of Ascendant Immortal within 50,000 years."

"And I guarantee an exceptionally generous reward upon successful completion."

Upon hearing this, a glint of solemnity flashed in Eldrin's eyes.

Although Immortal Qingshu painted a dazzling picture, he was acutely aware of his own capabilities.

The Elder of the Setting Sun not only sought to transcend his sixth heavenly tribulation, but also intended to seize this opportunity to break through to the Earth Immortal realm. It was evident that such a tribulation would inevitably evolve into a cataclysmic ordeal.

An ordinary cultivator at the ninth level of Ascension might hold some significance in such circumstances, but most likely would merely serve as cannon fodder.

Especially since he was not a native of the Setting Sun Blessed Land, if the situation were to deteriorate or if sacrifices had to be made, he would likely be the first 1 abandoned by the other party.

At this thought, Eldrin shook his head resolutely and said, "You jest, fellow Daoist. I am but a newly ascended immortal—how would I dare involve myself in such a great tribulation?"

"Let us speak no more of this matter. I will certainly not enter this tribulation."

"This..."

Seeing Eldrin’s resolute stance, Immortal Qingshu’s gaze flickered almost imperceptibly.

In truth, Eldrin had long anticipated this attitude, so his inquiry was merely a formality.

Seeing that Eldrin (Person Name) now disagreed, he could not help but chuckle and say, "In that case, I shall refrain from persuading you further on this matter."

"Let us speak of another matter."

At this point, Immortal Qingshu’s words trailed off slightly.

His expression was extremely grave as he spoke, "Before we discuss this matter, I must ask all fellow Daoists to swear a Heavenly Oath, vowing not to divulge any information regarding this affair."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin exchanged a glance with Qing Ji and Lyra, roughly grasping the significance of the matter.

Their curiosity piqued, the group figured it was merely a matter of making an oath—as long as they refrained from disclosing it to others, there would be no harm. They nodded and said, "I promise you."

With those words, the 3 of them swore a Heavenly Oath.

With a Dao heart as firm as the immortals and having already attained the path of eternal life, they feared neither the Great Oath of the Inner Demon nor the Vow of Reincarnation, yet they dreaded this experiment of the Heavenly Dao above all else.

This Heavenly Oath is sworn to the Way of Heaven. Should 1 violate it, they would incur the disdain of Heaven's Mandate, and amidst the great tribulations, survival would be all but impossible.

Of course, only immortals possess the qualification to swear oaths to the Heavenly Dao. To the Heavenly Dao, mortals are but mere ants—they will inevitably age, fall ill, and die regardless, utterly unworthy of its attention.

Seeing Eldrin make the Heavenly Oath, Immortal Qingshu finally breathed a sigh of relief and said.

"In truth, my purpose in coming is to invite you to join me in exploring the ruins of the Yin-Yang Immortal Sect."

Immortal Qingshu spoke in a measured tone, and Eldrin began to grasp the true purpose behind the other's visit.

It turned out that Verdant Aloof Immortal had come to find Eldrin (Person Name) this time for the purpose of exploring the ruins of the Yin-Yang Immortal Sect.

The Yin-Yang Sect of the Western Aether Divine Abyss Sea was an ancient lineage with a rather distant heritage, said to have risen to prominence some 6,000,000 years ago.

1 million years ago, this lineage was considered exceptionally prosperous. It was said that during their peak, they boasted over 60 Immortals and even 3 Ancestors who had reached the half-step Earth Immortal realm.

Those 3 Half-Step Earth Immortals were all exceedingly powerful, and it was said that the strongest among them, the Yin-Yang Ancestor, was in fact a 6-Tribulation Immortal.

The Yin-Yang Ancestor possessed extraordinary talent; attaining the Earth Immortal realm would have been effortless for him. Yet, to forge a foundation for the Celestial Immortal path, he resolved to endure the seventh great tribulation.

How terrifying it was for a Seventh Calamity Immortal of this level to exist—in the entire Western Ruins Divine Abyss Sea, there were only a handful of such beings.

They possessed the power to defeat an Earth Immortal Patriarch, and their chances of breaking through to the Celestial Immortal realm in the future were at least 10 percent—far surpassing those who cultivated laws or immortal bodies.

Yet the terror of the Seventh Great Tribulation was truly staggering, making its transcendence an immensely arduous endeavor.

Though the Yin-Yang Ancestor possessed extraordinary talent and strength nearly on par with an Earth Immortal, he ultimately met failure, and the entire Yin-Yang Sect perished in the ensuing tribulation.

(End of Chapter)