Chapter 1099. Long Ages, Reunion with an Old Friend

Since the Void Gate in the Leaf Ruins Divine Sea was about to open, Eldrin naturally intended to hitch a convenient ride.

Seizing the remaining time, he went to the market in the Leaf Ruins Divine Sea and bought a sheet of Great Yin Gold Leaf Paper to inscribe the Heaven-Seizing Earth-Nurturing Art.

Thus, in the blink of an eye, the day arrived for the opening of the Void Gate.

That day, Eldrin stood before the Void Gate and couldn't help but clasp his hands toward Zhen Yu Zi with a light laugh. "After this parting, who knows how many years shall pass before we meet again. Take care, my Dao Brother."

Zhenyuzi smiled faintly, a subtle gleam flickering in his eyes. "As immortals, you and I possess eternal life. With countless days stretching before us, our paths shall inevitably cross again."

"Should you 1 day visit the Abyssal Inferno Sea, I shall surely host a welcoming feast to fulfill my duties as your host."

"Very well. Should the journey lead to the Abyssal Inferno Sea, I shall undoubtedly inform you, Elder Brother."

Eldrin (Person Name) cupped his hands with a smile upon hearing this.

With these words, the 2 stepped through the Void Gate together. By the time the portal activated, mountains and rivers had inverted, leaving them separated by countless billions of miles across distant realms.

Eldrin took a single step, only to realize the very world had shifted around him. He had returned to the Meteor Sea.

Gazing at the Meteor Sea before him, Eldrin made a subtle calculation with his fingers and murmured moments later, "The old monk once said he left the child at the Longwharf Island market."

"That child has lived alone for several years now. I wonder if he is still safe and well."

Thoughts flashing through his mind, Eldrin immediately transformed into a stream of light, heading straight for the Longwhisker Island Immortal Market.

The Longbeard Island Immortal Market stood as 1 of the 2 largest marketplaces in the Meteor Sea, situated along the periphery of the sea region. Though positioned at the edges, it never lacked for rare and precious spiritual treasures.

Throughout the Flowing Rivers and 100 Seas, this market ranked among the top 10. Every year, countless immortals would gather here to acquire treasures.

In the past, the old monk had rented a cave abode in that very market city to settle the child. Unknowingly, several years had slipped by.

Lu Yanzhi descended Changxu Island and made his way to the mountain abode, where he discovered a child of 4 or 5 years old reading inside.

I made a quick calculation with my fingers and breathed a sigh of relief. "As expected from an establishment of a renowned sect. The care provided in this cave abode for the child is quite thorough."

With these thoughts in mind, Eldrin stepped into the cave abode, his gaze sweeping across the chamber that had been sealed for so many years.

Yet the moment Eldrin laid eyes on the child, he momentarily froze, a flicker of astonishment crossing his expression.

"Is it me?"

"This junior is..."

After many years, Meng Yan saw Eldrin (Person Name) and immediately rose to his feet, bowing in greeting.

Without a word, Lu Yanzhi reached out and seized a wisp of the soul that had lingered for many years.

I have employed the might of the immortal path to evolve that wisp of soul, tracing the echoes of its former existence.

The soul light continuously transformed, unexpectedly manifesting scenes from past cycles of reincarnation, revealing the memories of his previous life.

In a trance, his soul transformed into that of a scholar who, after repeatedly failing the imperial examinations in the capital, met a desolate end.

In another fleeting vision, it revealed how I had entered the immortal sect since childhood, dedicating my life to diligent study and arduous training, only to ultimately fall at the insurmountable barrier of Foundation Establishment.

In another life, I was a prodigious Sword Immortal, born with unparalleled talent. I cultivated all the way to the minor perfection stage of the Golden Core Realm, yet ultimately struggled without support and fell during the Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation.

With the might of a lower immortal, Lu Yanzhi relentlessly traced back through the years of bygone days. In the end, after pursuing a full lifetime’s worth of memories, he finally glimpsed a familiar figure.

Clad in azure robes, she advanced step by step through the barren wilderness, enduring arduous cultivation. Through her efforts, she elevated a mere Foundation Establishment clan into a Purple Mansion immortal lineage that commanded awe across the entire nation.

After bidding his final farewell, the aged man, withered and decrepit, resisted the temptation of the demonic cultivator's offer to aid his breakthrough to the Golden Core realm. Ultimately, he met his end, passing away in serene meditation behind a hazy, indistinct figure.

"So it is you."

“Eldrin (Person Name)。”

Eldrin gazed at the person before him with a trace of nostalgia, a faint smile gracing his lips as he said, "10 1000 years have drifted by like a fleeting dream, yet here we are in this cycle of rebirth."

"Old friend, we have reunited at long last."

Descendant...

The child was somewhat bewildered, not quite grasping what Lu Yan meant.

Eldrin (Person Name) revealed a bitter smile. The child had yet to set foot upon the path of cultivation, his spiritual soul as fragile as a firefly's glow, utterly incapable of bearing the weight of memories from a bygone era.

Moreover, it is best for me to comprehend the Mystery of the Womb on my own. If Lu Yanzhi were to forcibly help me restore those memories, it would only harm my divine soul.

Thinking of that, Lu Yanzhi smiled faintly and asked, "What is your name?"

The child pondered slightly, then after a long moment shook his head and said, "Since childhood, I was raised by an old monk, and have never had a name of my own."

"Let's call him Eldrin (Person Name)."

Eldrin gave a slight nod, then retrieved the golden foil and relic left by the old monk from his sleeve. Handing them to Eldrin, he said, "The great master from those years has journeyed to a place far beyond our reach."

"I entrust you with his care. From now on, he shall follow you in cultivation."

The child took the 2 treasures, his mind still clouded with innocence, yet he felt an inexplicable familiarity with the figure before him, along with a strange sense of tranquility.

So I nodded and said, "Very well."

After receiving Eldrin, he led me on a journey flying straight toward the Crimson Dragon Sea.

Along the way, I examined Eldrin's spiritual roots and was mildly astonished. Only then did I understand why the old monk had said this child was born with innate wisdom.

That Eldrin, born a mere mortal, actually possessed the rare Ninen Water Immortal Body.

The Ren Shui Immortal Physique was a rather rare celestial constitution. In the immortal realm, as long as an immortal was willing to provide guidance, the chances of achieving immortality were undoubtedly substantial.

Returning to Verdant Chariot Mountain (Location), Eldrin (Person Name) found Lyra (Person Name) and the others had been waiting for quite some time.

Lyra (Person Name) glanced at Eldrin (Person Name) whom I had brought back, then asked with a tone of uncertainty, "Is it me?"

"Hmm."

Eldrin gave a slight nod, instructing his attendants to escort Eldrin away for settling in. With a gentle smile, he remarked, "Across 10 1000 years of flowing time, to witness the reincarnated form of an old acquaintance—this brings a long-held regret in my heart to rest."

Yan Zi Ji also nodded slightly, her gaze flickering thoughtfully as she remarked, "Eldrin possesses remarkable aptitude in this lifetime. With proper nurturing, he might truly ascend to immortality."

"Hmm."

Lu Yanzhi nodded, recalling the gains from this journey, and said with genuine excitement, "This time, we can truly be considered to have reaped a bountiful harvest."

"Truly?"

Upon hearing this, Qing Ji couldn't help but ask with pleasant surprise.

Without another word, Lu Yanzhi produced all the treasures he had acquired during this journey.

Seeing the hoard of treasures before them, even though the 2 women had already cultivated to the pinnacle of perfection, they couldn't help but take a deep breath.

The harvest from that occasion was truly meager, with a mere 8 Immortal Treasures to speak of.

Namely: the Primordial Ice Soul, the Fire Essence Marrow, the Eon Fire Silkworm Thread, 1 portion of Primordial Chaos Essence Gold, 1 portion of the Profound Mystical Divine Iron, and the Ink Marrow Immortal Earth.

There are only 2 supreme immortal treasures: the Yin-Yang Polarity Pearl and the Fourfold Spring Radiance.

2 Immortal Roots, respectively the 'Lunar Yin Osmanthus' and the 'Solar Fire Tangerine'.

8 celestial herbs, namely Sunbloom (Immortal Herb), Moonwhisper (Immortal Herb), and Ascension's Fruit (Immortal Herb).

The supreme-grade immortal cultivation methods included the 8 Techniques: the Lunar Soul Refining Art, the Solar Body Forging Canon, and the Yin-Yang Void Sutra.

(End of Chapter)

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