Chapter 1183 : A Perilous Alliance Forged

After much deliberation, Eldrin Chen spoke: "Given our current strength, attempting to slay Crimson Dragon Ancient Ancestor is indeed a rather perilous venture."

"Here is my thought. I shall send a missive to the Setting Sun Sea, to see if we can persuade Skywind the Daoist to emerge from seclusion and lend us his aid."

Everyone nodded in agreement. Lyra Jiang could not help but interject: "Should we make a journey to the Glazed Blessed Land?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly.

He understood Lyra Jiang's meaning. After all, this Crimson Dragon Ancient Ancestor was an existence who had forged a Great Luo Foundation [the supreme foundation for an immortal's cultivation path]. One could never overestimate such a foe.

If Crimson Dragon Ancient Ancestor had attained cultivation at the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality, then far from slaying him, they would likely suffer a grievous defeat.

After further contemplation, Eldrin Chen acknowledged the wisdom in Lyra Jiang's words. After a moment of thoughtful silence, he said, "When asking for aid, one should not arrive empty-handed."

"I shall take the Star Fruit [a rare spiritual fruit that aids in stellar cultivation] and make the journey to the Glazed Blessed Land. It is an item of urgent need for Immortal Maiden Stella."

Before his departure, Eldrin Chen asked Lyra Jiang and Verdant Consort to remain. He then handed them the Nether Spring Sword and the Soul-Snatching Mirror [a mirror that can capture and restrain souls], saying:

"To activate a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [the highest grade of immortal artifact], one requires at least the Immortal Essence [the purified energy of an immortal] of the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm. Therefore, this task falls to you." Dive deeper into the Dao at audio_novel.com.

Upon hearing this, Verdant Consort and Lyra Jiang both nodded, their expressions turning grave.

The power of a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest mortal grade, capable of world-sundering feats] is extraordinary; when fully unleashed, it possesses the force to cleave the heavens. However, its consumption is immense. Even a cultivator at the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm [the final stage before becoming a true immortal] can only manage to activate it for three to five moves.

Currently, both Verdant Consort and Lyra Jiang have cultivated to the Fifth Level of Immortal Ascension. Relying on their Deep-Seated Foundation [an exceptionally profound and stable cultivation base] forged from a Great Luo Foundation [a supreme foundational cultivation path], their Mana [the spiritual energy used to power techniques and treasures] is remarkably potent.

Among them, Lyra Jiang, with her Primordial Chaos Foundation [a foundational art drawing power from the primordial chaos], possesses Mana roughly comparable to that of a Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality cultivator. Verdant Consort has also barely reached the threshold of the Seventh Level of Immortal Ascension Realm, just enough to barely wield a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure.

Unfortunately, a supreme-grade Netherworld Treasure [a treasure aligned with ghostly or underworld energies] can only unleash its maximum power in the hands of a Ghost Cultivator [a cultivator who follows the ghostly or spectral path]. If Verdant Consort or Lyra Jiang were to activate it, they could only bring forth seventy to eighty percent of its potential.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen still cautioned, "This battle is likely to be exceedingly thorny. You two should provide support from the flanks and seize opportunities to strike."

After giving them these instructions, Eldrin Chen set off directly for the Glazed Blessed Land.

After several months of travel, he finally arrived at the Glazed Blessed Land and was reunited with Nyssa Qu.

Having not seen each other for some years, Eldrin Chen discovered that Nyssa Qu's cultivation had grown even more profound. She had actually reached the Fifth Level of Immortal Ascension, matching his own current level of attainment.

It must be remembered that Eldrin Chen had already been at the Second Level Ascendant Immortal Realm [the second stage of true immortal cultivation] before his ascension. Now, nearly twenty thousand years had passed since his breakthrough to Ascendant Immortal [the first major stage of true immortalhood].

In contrast, Nyssa Qu has only been an Ascending to Immortality [a cultivator who has transcended mortality and ascended to the immortal realm] for a mere thirteen thousand years, a full five or six Millennium [a period of one thousand years] less than Eldrin Chen.

Perceiving Eldrin Chen's astonishment, Nyssa Qu smiled and explained, "Over these years, the Divine Lord [a title for a powerful deity or immortal] has granted me considerable support. Coupled with the profound mysteries of this Glazed Blessed Land, my cultivation progress has naturally been exceptionally swift."

"I see."

Eldrin Chen nodded slightly, a look of understanding dawning on his face.

This Glazed Blessed Land is among the most supreme of Blessed Land [a land imbued with potent spiritual energy, ideal for cultivation], where the speed of cultivation is ninefold that of the outside world.

Although Nyssa Qu has cultivated for just over ten thousand years, it is equivalent to more than one hundred thousand years of cultivation in the mundane realm, hence her rapid advancement.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen remarked with a sigh, "At this pace, it seems you may yet break through to the Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power is deeply connected to and anchored within the world] realm before I do."

"It is not so simple."

Nyssa Qu shook her head and continued, "To break through to the Earth Immortal Realm, one must undertake World Creation [the profound act of creating or anchoring one's own miniature world or realm]. But where is such an opportunity easily found?"

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement. For an Immortal [a being who has achieved immortality through cultivation] to ascend to the Earth Immortal Realm, there are typically only three paths.

Those who have mastered the Fleshly Body Sanctification [a supreme art of physical refinement] can perform World Creation [the act of creating a new world or realm] through the sheer power of their physical form.

There are also those who have comprehended the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles governing reality] and can derive the power of rules, using supreme edicts to perform World Creation.

Furthermore, there are Dao Fruit [the fruit of one's cultivation path, representing a pinnacle achievement] Immortals who condense the power of a World-Opening Dao Fruit, enabling them, as Dao Fruit Immortal [an immortal who has achieved the Dao Fruit realm], to perform World Creation.

However, whether it is comprehending the power of rules, cultivating a World-Opening True Body [a perfected physical form capable of withstanding immense forces], or condensing a World-Opening Dao Fruit, none are easy feats. They are all still far from achieving such heights.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen spoke no more of it. Remembering the purpose of his visit, he stated, "I have come seeking aid."

Having said that, Eldrin Chen explained the reason for his journey to Nyssa Qu. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio-novel.com.

After listening, Nyssa Qu frowned slightly between her brows and said, "I will take you to see the Divine Lord [a title for a deity or a being of immense power]."

Following behind Nyssa Qu, Eldrin Chen proceeded directly to the heart of the Glazed Blessed Land [a paradisiacal realm of great beauty and spiritual power] and beheld Divine Lord Glaze.

Though many years had passed, Divine Lord Glaze remained clad in her radiant, seven-hued Nyssa [a type of celestial robe or garment], her demeanor perpetually noble and extraordinary.

Understanding Eldrin Chen's purpose, she spoke calmly, "If that Crimson Dragon Ancient Ancestor forges a Great Luo Foundation [the foundational stage for the highest echelons of cultivation], he will undoubtedly gain the favor of powerful figures within the Dragon Race [a powerful race of draconic beings]."

"If you slay him, you may incur the enmity of the Dragon Race in the days to come."

"Beyond the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas, there lies a Dragon Race Sacred Land, the Thousand Dragons Lake, and they are not a force to be trifled with."

"The Thousand Dragons Lake?"

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted slightly. Legend spoke of the Thousand Dragons Lake as a Dragon Race Blessed Land [a land of profound spiritual fortune and power], rumored to house a thousand True Dragon [powerful dragon beings of pure lineage] and even several Earth Immortal True Dragon [True Dragons who have ascended to the Earth Immortal realm]. Its strength ranked among the pinnacle even within Blessed Land.

The Dragon Race Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has transcended mortality to become an immortal tied to the earthly realm] who once stormed the Empty Enlightenment Temple was an Ancient Ancestor who hailed from the Thousand Dragons Lake.

Such power was likely beyond even the Setting Sun Blessed Land to withstand, let alone a mere place like Verdant Chariot Mountain.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen hastily cupped his hands in salute and produced the Star Fruit. "I beseech you, Ancient Ancestor, to instruct me."

"This object..."

Divine Lord Glaze's gaze flickered, then she smiled. "This Star Fruit is a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest immortal grade]. You are indeed willing to part with it."

"This is indeed something Stella requires. Very well, I shall intervene on this occasion."

Divine Lord Glaze [the sovereign ruler of the Glazed Abode of Bliss] spoke, then added, "Regarding the matter of Thousand Dragons Lake [a vast and perilous lake domain], I shall hold the line for you, and I will have Stella accompany you on your journey."

"Whether you can slay that Crimson Dragon Ancient Ancestor [an ancient and formidable progenitor of the crimson dragon lineage] will depend entirely on your own skill and means."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen replied with evident delight, "My deepest gratitude, Divine Lord [a title of great reverence for a powerful immortal being]."

Divine Lord Glaze took the Star Fruit [a miraculous fruit that condenses the essence of celestial bodies] and handed it to Stella, saying, "You may go now."

As Stella received the Star Fruit, she could not help but reveal an expression of rapturous joy.

Members of their Spirit Clam Tribe [a clan of spiritual clam beings] typically possess a rather ordinary Deep-Seated Foundation [the innate potential and spiritual root quality that determines a cultivator's ceiling], and their latent potential is often quite limited.

While the Moon Goddess Clam [a rare demonic clam variant attuned to lunar essence] and the Stellar Divine Clam [an equally rare variant attuned to stellar essence] are considered rare mutations capable of absorbing Sun and Moon Essence [the purified spiritual energy of the sun and moon] to enhance their own bloodline purity, the progress is invariably agonizingly slow.

With this Star Fruit, however, Stella's Deep-Seated Foundation would be greatly augmented. It was likely she could break through to the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a quasi-immortal realm just below the true Earth Immortal stage] within ten thousand years.

Thinking of this, Stella looked at Eldrin Chen with a face full of joy and said, "Do not rush. I shall make a brief trip to the Clan Treasury [the vault where the clan's treasures are stored] and return shortly."

With those words, Stella departed for the Clan Treasury. She returned not long after, offering only a faint smile. "Let us go," she said.

Within Eldrin Chen's heart, a faint intuition stirred—this time, Stella had likely returned with a weighty treasure [a powerful and significant enchanted artifact]. Settling his mind with this thought, he then set his course for the Crimson Dragon Sea.

Upon his return to the Crimson Dragon Sea, he found that Skywind the Daoist had already arrived. The various Immortal [beings who have achieved a high state of spiritual transcendence and longevity] of the Abyssal Immortal Alliance had also gathered upon Verdant Chariot Mountain. Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio—novel.com.