Chapter 1094. Taiyi Golden Foil Paper

Until his body turned to ashes, the Yin-Yang Ancestor remained remarkably composed.

Immortals and mortals are fundamentally different. In the eyes of such celestial and demonic beings, unless 1's soul is utterly vanquished, even reincarnation cannot be considered true demise.

It is but a journey through the cycle of reincarnation. Should the Yin-Yang Patriarch ever encounter a fortuitous opportunity to cultivate anew beyond the half-step Earth Immortal realm, he may unravel the mystery of rebirth and restore his memories.

"Finally, beheaded!"

Witnessing the demise of Yin-Yang Ancestor, Eldrin finally breathed a heavy sigh of relief.

Zhenyuzi wiped the cold sweat from his brow, his stern expression nearly faltering.

He sat on the ground without regard for appearances, drawing a deep breath before saying, "I owe you my gratitude. Had the Yin-Yang Polarity Pearls merged their power, they would have claimed my life."

"There's no need for this."

Eldrin shook his head, yet smiled as he said, "Had you not blocked that fleeting moment, I likely wouldn't have seized the opportunity."

Zhenyuzi gave a slight nod. Both his Divine Prison Body and the 7 Ghosts Inferno Furnace were supremely effective in restraining ghost immortals and demonic beings. It was only natural that Yin-Yang Ancestor sought to eliminate him first to prevent any unforeseen complications.

At this thought, Zhen Yu Zi summoned the Yin Yang Dual Polarity Pearl into his palm and said, "How shall we distribute these treasures?"

"Wait for now."

With a flick of his sleeve, Eldrin drew back the remnant souls of the old monk and the Residual Heaven Daoist.

As for the others, Immortal Qingshu had his primordial spirit pierced through by Eldrin's sword, while Flower Fairy perished under the Yin-Yang Life-Death Curse. Neither could endure, and both entered the cycle of reincarnation.

Between the 2, although the Daoist of Severed Heaven was ambushed by Verdant Solitude Immortal, he still held a glimmer of hope—a faint chance of nirvana rebirth.

The old monk was cleaved in 2 by the Yin-Yang Dual Polarity Sword, his immortal embryo pierced through by the Primordial Polar Light. Now, he lingered at the brink of death.

Eldrin gazed at the 2 fading soul remnants before him and sighed softly. "Is there anything you wish to say?"

Residual Heaven Daoist knew all too well that given the disparity in their strength, he had no room for negotiation.

"Moreover, having now lost my physical body, my very existence hangs by a thread between the 2 of you and Eldrin (Person Name)." He could only offer a bitter smile as he spoke, "This old man had his fleshly form destroyed at the very start of the battle, so my assistance in this fight has truly been minimal."

"This old man has no face to claim the treasures within. I only beg you 2 to allow my primordial spirit to depart, and for that I would be eternally grateful."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin exchanged a glance with Zhen Yu Zi, then said thoughtfully, "When we slew the Teng Snake, you also contributed greatly to the effort."

"Now that your immortal body has been destroyed, reforming it will require vast amounts of celestial treasures. I shall entrust the Tenglserpent's flesh and blood to you."

Viper Serpent flesh and blood?

Upon hearing this, Daoist Residual Heaven could not help but reveal a hint of pleasant surprise.

Like a fish on the chopping block, he had thought it fortunate enough that the 2 didn't covet his immortal treasures. Never had he expected they would even be willing to give him the flesh and blood of the Flying Serpent.

This Soaring Serpent was an ancient primordial beast, its physical form immensely powerful, making it a supremely nourishing top-grade immortal delicacy.

If this object were used as nourishment to cultivate a new immortal body, it would likely become far more formidable than his original physical form.

At this thought, the Daoist of the Remnant Heaven said delightedly, "In that case, my thanks to both of you."

"No need for thanks, this is what you deserve."

Eldrin spoke calmly, then added, "However, you must also swear a Heavenly Oath not to divulge today's events to anyone."

"This is only natural."

The Daoist Priest of the Remnant Heaven nodded. This ancient site was far too precious; if he didn’t swear an oath, the 2 of them would likely never let him walk out alive.

Only after the Remnant Heaven Daoist swore the oath did the 2 of them hand over the Tengshe’s flesh and blood, then turned their gaze to the old monk.

Compared to Daoist Cangtian, this old monk contributed far more in that battle. Even my Immortal Embryo was nearly annihilated by the Yin-Yang Polar Light Sword, and now there is no hope of recovery—I can only be forced into reincarnation.

Therefore, Eldrin let out a sigh and couldn't help but say somewhat helplessly, "Do you have any last words to impart, Grandmaster?"

"Amitabha."

The old monk’s primordial spirit had grown exceedingly faint. He sighed and said, “This humble monk was originally an ascetic from the Buddha’s Bowl Celestial Realm, wandering through myriad celestial realms for hundreds of thousands of years. In the Vast Azure Celestial Realm, I have made few friends.”

"Yet there is but 1 person I cannot set my heart at rest about."

The old monk finished speaking and withdrew a Vajra Buddha Bowl from his sleeve, handing it to Eldrin as he said, "Not long ago, this humble monk took in a child blessed with spiritual wisdom."

"I had intended to take him as my disciple, but considering the perils of this journey, I left him at the Longxu Island Market in the Meteorfall Sea."

"After this old monk passes into Nirvana, I fear he will be left to face a solitary existence in the market district, vulnerable to the bullying of others."

At this point, the old monk sighed and said, "This humble monk is willing to entrust you with the sacred relic cultivated through my lifelong practice and the golden sutra treasure. I only ask that you watch over that child on my behalf."

Hearing this, Eldrin nodded and said, "Rest assured, Grandmaster. I will bring the child back to the family and ensure he is well cared for."

"In that case, this old monk can depart without regrets."

Hearing this, the old monk revealed a faint smile, like the Buddha’s enigmatic grin while holding a flower—a fleeting expression that ultimately dissolved into boundless emptiness, leaving only a single śarīra behind.

Putting away the relic and the alms bowl, Eldrin rose to his feet and cast a final glance at the ruins before turning to Zhen Yu Zi. "What do you think about gathering all the treasures within the ruins before distributing them?"

"Good."

Hearing this, Zhenyu Zi could not help but reveal a faint smile.

The Yin Yang Immortal Sect has been passed down for 6 million years, and boasts a full 3 experts at the Half-Step Earth Immortal realm.

Though it had lost the reserves of its prime, it still possessed 6 or 7 supreme-grade immortal treasures as sect-guarding artifacts, along with hundreds, even thousands, of rare immortal wonders. Its foundation was only slightly inferior to that of the Setting Sun Blessed Land.

Although the foundation of the Yin-Yang Immortal Sect had long been plundered by the victors during the great tribulation nearly 1 million years ago, this place was merely a subsidiary residence.

Yet this was, after all, a hidden contingency laid by the Yin-Yang Ancestor. The treasures within were certain not to disappoint the group.

The 2 spent half a month thoroughly scouring the immortal sect before finally gathering all the valuable treasures.

Looking at the treasure before them, both of them couldn't help but reveal a flicker of excitement.

Among these treasures, the various ancient tomes of immortal rank alone numbered over a 100 volumes.

Among them were 30-3 scrolls of pill refining, formation setting, artifact forging, and talisman crafting at the immortal rank; 30-6 scrolls of cultivation techniques beyond the immortal rank; and 40-1 scrolls of divine abilities and special secret arts surpassing the immortal rank.

Among these immortal scriptures, most were merely mid to low-grade immortal tier works, with high-grade ones constituting only a minority.

Yet the 7 volumes of supreme-grade immortal scriptures left them utterly covetous.

However, faced with such a treasure, Eldrin naturally did not hesitate. He immediately retrieved the Golden Tome and transcribed its contents.

However, when it came to discussing the 7 supreme-grade Eldrin Sutras, both of them found themselves at a loss.

These 7 supreme immortal scriptures recorded truths that surpassed the very limits of ascension, making even the Golden Slips of Revelation incapable of replicating them in their entirety.

Helpless, Eldrin could not help but sigh, "These supreme-grade immortal scriptures were all created by Half-Step Earth Immortal Patriarchs. They represent the very opportunities through which several Half-Step Earth Immortals attained their Dao in the past."

"To contain its contents, even a golden-leaf celestial scripture would be insufficient."

"Either procure a small amount of Taiyi Essence Gold to refine 'Taiyi Gold Leaf Paper,' or use the bark of a supreme immortal-root tree to craft Enlightenment Transmission Paper."

(End of Chapter)