Chapter 1086. Residual Heaven Daoist, Prison Subduer

"Even when they were at the same cultivation realm as you and I, they stood as the most exceptional geniuses among immortals. Now that they have reached the Half-Step Celestial Immortal realm, their power differs from ours as vastly as heaven from earth."

Eldrin nodded upon hearing this, inwardly agreeing with Immortal Qingshu’s reasoning.

Regardless of how talented that Half-Step Celestial Immortal might have been in his youth, the mere fact that he had cultivated to the Half-Step Celestial Immortal realm meant he had already forged the foundation of a true Celestial Immortal.

His aptitude was considered supreme even among immortals, far beyond what ordinary celestials could ever hope to match.

By the same token, the foundation and depth of an Earth Immortal far surpass those of ordinary celestial beings.

Relying on his Great Perfection Foundation, Eldrin (Person Name) could effortlessly overpower opponents 5 or 6 minor realms above him at the Ascendant Realm. Yet he estimated this would no longer be possible upon reaching the Earth Immortal Realm.

Those Earth Immortals had each emerged from among hundreds or even thousands of celestial beings, establishing themselves as revered patriarchs among immortals. It could be said that not a single 1 among them was an easy opponent.

"Alright, let's get down to business."

After introducing Meteorite Sea to Eldrin, Immortal Qingshu’s expression turned grave as he continued, “The Yin-Yang Immortal Sect is not within the 100 Streams Sea. It is located within the Divine Sea of Leaf Ruins.”

"Within these 2 layers of sea domains, separated by this boundless expanse of empty ocean, flying directly would consume far too much time. Let us instead utilize the Void Gate of the Flowing Fire Star Palace."

Eldrin listened quietly, giving a slight nod of approval.

The Leaf Ruins Divine Sea was 1 of the 30-3 heavenly seas, situated south of the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea. To reach it, they would have to traverse nearly the entirety of the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea.

Given the vastness of the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea, without the aid of a Void Gate, it would likely take at least several 1000 years to reach its destination.

And the so-called Void Gate was an exceedingly rare strategic treasure.

The fabric of space in the immortal realm was far more resilient than that of the mortal world. Only beings at the level of Celestial Immortals could barely tear through the void to traverse it.

In stark contrast, ordinary Void Gems (Spiritual Object) can only be used to forge spatial storage treasures, utterly incapable of enabling immortals to traverse the void.

This Void Gate was a supreme treasure capable of traversing the void. Forged primarily from celestial-grade Void Immortal Gold and personally refined by a Heavenly Immortal powerhouse, it embodied the pinnacle of spatial manipulation.

Its grade reached the pinnacle of an Earth Immortal treasure, capable of instantly transporting an immortal to the farthest shores of the Endless Immortal Realm.

The Void Gate of the Flowing Fire Star Palace was forged through collecting materials over 30 million years, commissioned to be crafted by a mighty Celestial Immortal.

It could be said that this object was 1 of the most precious treasures in the entire Flowing Rivers and 100 Seas, coveted even by Celestial Immortals of great power.

If not for the fact that the Flowing Fire Star Palace had a half-step Celestial Immortal level Patriarch overseeing it, and intricate connections to a certain Celestial Immortal mighty figure, it likely wouldn't have been able to hold its ground at all.

"The Gate of Void?"

Eldrin murmured softly, nodding almost imperceptibly to himself.

Liuchuan Baihai was simply too far from Yexu Shenhai, with far too many territories of demon tribes and primordial ferocious beasts lying between them. Forcibly traversing such a distance would indeed be fraught with countless perils.

With the aid of the Void Gate, they could reach the Ye Xu Divine Sea in an extremely short time, saving thousands of years of travel.

At this thought, Eldrin couldn't help but inquire, "May I ask when we shall depart?"

"Let us wait a little longer."

Immortal Qingshu pondered briefly before speaking, "The Void Gate opens once every 1000 years. Only a few years remain until its next awakening."

"Besides, by my estimation, those few fellow Daoists should arrive shortly. We shall depart together once they're here."

Excellent!

Eldrin nodded slightly and said, "I shall wander the Meteorite Sea for a dozen or so days. Simply send a message before your departure."

For an immortal, a few years pass in the blink of an eye.

Eldrin made a trip to the Meteor Sea Market, acquiring some local specialties and treasures unavailable around the Crimson Dragon Sea. Unbeknownst to him, he soon received a message from Immortal Qingshu.

Following the summons, he arrived outside the Flowing Fire Star Palace to find Immortal Qingshu standing with 4 figures. In the blink of an Eldrin (Person Name), the surroundings grew intensely bright.

The 4 figures were each unique: 1 was a plainly dressed old monk, another a lame elder leaning on a cane, a third a woman with enchanting curves, and the last a towering man with hair as white as snow.

"Eldrin, you've finally arrived."

Seeing Eldrin arrive, Immortal Qingshu introduced with a gentle smile, "Come, come, let me introduce you to each other."

"These individuals are respectively Divine Monk Puxuan, Daoist Cantiandao, Flower Fairy Hua, and Zhenyu the Guardian."

As Immortal Qing Shu provided the introductions, Eldrin gradually came to understand the backgrounds of these individuals.

Among these individuals, the old monk was naturally the Divine Monk Puxuan. Instead of following the paths of Arhats, Buddhas, or Bodhisattvas, this man had attained immortality as a mere monastic—a fact that greatly defied Eldrin's expectations.

It is essential to understand that the ultimate goal of Buddhist cultivation is to attain Buddhahood, and even the least ambitious aspire to become Bodhisattvas or Arhats.

Enlightenment paths such as those of the Godlike Monk or Dharma Protector are exceptionally rare.

"A devout Buddhist cultivator, unwilling to be revered as a Buddha or patriarch, receiving worldly incense and worship—content to remain merely a monk?"

"He must have reached the Eighth Heaven of Ascension."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, yet a faint glimmer stirred in his gaze. He vaguely sensed that this elderly monk’s spiritual power was profoundly and terrifyingly refined.

Suppressing his thoughts, he turned his gaze toward the others.

The remaining few all seemed to be at the late-stage Ascendant Realm, yet each possessed their own unique qualities.

Candao Elder leaned heavily on his cane. 1 must understand that for an immortal, ordinary injuries would heal in the blink of an eye, never leaving any lasting afflictions.

Yet he hobbled along with a cane, clearly guarding secrets of his own.

The Flower Fairy was a blossom spirit who had attained the Dao, her form enveloped in an intensely rich floral fragrance that seemed capable of permeating a cultivator’s very soul.

The last white-haired man was named Zhen Yu Zi (Person Name). His stature was astonishingly tall and imposing, with strands of white hair concealing a hidden lethality. Within his physical form seemed to slumber a power of terrifying magnitude.

Great Perfection Immortal Physique.

Eldrin gazed at Zhen Yu Zi, his heart giving an involuntary shudder.

The physical form of Zhen Yu Zi seemed to harbor a primordial ferocious beast, giving Eldrin the chilling impression that it could tear apart a true dragon with its bare hands.

"What formidable physical prowess."

Eldrin sighed with emotion, while the pupils of the others contracted slightly.

Zhen Yuzi’s white hair cascaded loosely as he gazed intently at Eldrin, his expression icy and severe. “Such formidable physical strength,” he remarked coldly. “Your immortal body has not yet reached perfection, yet it already possesses such power. I wonder how it compares to mine…”

Zhenyu Zi’s words trailed off, his cold, indifferent pupils closing with an air of profound stillness. He said nothing more.

Seeing this, Immortal Qing Shu smiled and said, "Since everyone is here, let us prepare to depart."

Everyone immediately put away their scrutinizing expressions.

After all, they were far more concerned about the ruins of the Yin-Yang Immortal Sect.

Since all 6 had arrived, they wasted no time and promptly paid the transmission fee to the Flaming Star Palace, then quietly awaited the day the Void Gate would open.