Chapter 1188 : The Dragon Pearl's Ascendant Power

Eldrin Chen nodded upon hearing this. A Dragon Pearl of the Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure tier, if refined into a supreme External Elixir treasure, could store vast quantities of Mana [the spiritual energy used to perform magical arts] and Immortal Essence [the purified, higher-order energy used by immortal beings].

With this treasure, Skywind the Immortal would essentially gain several times his normal Mana reserves. Combined with the power of the Ancient Bell of the Starry Cosmos, his strength would likely be on par with, if not surpassing, a Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has partially transcended the mortal realm but not fully attained Earth Immortal status].

Were it not for his own Lifebound Immortal Treasure [a treasure intimately connected to a cultivator's life force], the Primordial Green Lotus Platform, even Eldrin Chen would have coveted such an item greatly.

After handing the Dragon Pearl to Skywind the Immortal, Eldrin Chen collected the other treasures: the Crimson Dragon Heaven-Scorching Sword and the Crimson Flame Golden Scale Armor.

Of the two treasures, the Crimson Flame Golden Scale Armor was severely damaged; repairing it would be no easy task.

Seeing this, Skywind the Immortal spoke up, "With your current cultivation, Fellow Daoist, restoring this Crimson Flame Golden Scale Armor will be difficult."

"Perhaps I could act as an intermediary and ask Tianyan the Ancient Ancestor to repair it for you?"

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback. Previously, Tianyan the Ancient Ancestor had repaired the Ancient Bell of the Starry Cosmos for Skywind the Immortal, which indicated a good relationship between them.

Furthermore, Tianyan the Ancient Ancestor had not coveted that Earth Immortal [an immortal being whose power is rooted in the earthly realm]-grade treasure, suggesting his character was reasonably trustworthy.

Had Eldrin Chen needed to seek out an Earth Immortal like Tianyan the Ancient Ancestor alone to repair a supreme treasure, he would never have dared. But with Skywind the Immortal offering to mediate, a flicker of confidence stirred within him. Read the full novel exclusively on audio~novel.com.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen nodded and said, "Then I must trouble you, Brother."

"Think nothing of it."

Seeing this, Skywind the Immortal revealed a smile and said, "From this great battle, this old man obtained a supremegrade Dragon Pearl [a mystical pearl of immense power, often cultivated by dragons]. Helping you with a small matter is nothing in comparison."

With those words concluded, Eldrin Chen began to inventory the remaining treasures.

Among the remaining treasures were quite a few precious Immortal Treasures [artifacts of immense power used by Immortals]. Among them, there were seven or eight pieces of both Top Grade Immortal Treasure [a high-tier enchanted artifact] and Immortal Herbs [plants of celestial quality used in alchemy].

Although Stella had already received a supremegrade Immortal Treasure and a Star Fruit [a legendary fruit that contains the essence of the stars], Eldrin Chen still selected a Top Grade Immortal Treasure from the hoard to present to her.

There were still many Immortal Treasures remaining. Each of the more than twenty Immortal [a being who has ascended to a state of longevity and great power] who participated in the battle received one or two Immortal Treasures, and everyone's faces were lit with joyous smiles.

After the treasures were fully distributed, Skywind the Immortal and Stella took their leave one after the other.

Eldrin Chen looked at the remaining group and said, "We have taken Crimson Dragon Island, but within the Crimson Dragon Sea, there are still several Immortal Islands [islands inhabited by powerful cultivators] belonging to the Divine Race [a race of beings with divine lineage] and the Demonic Tribe [a tribe of demonic beings] that have not been fully secured."

"We should seize this opportunity to completely take control of those few Immortal Islands."

"Very well."

The assembled Immortals nodded in agreement, then as one, they surged towards the remaining few Immortal Islands.

Unfortunately, it seemed the Divine Race [a powerful race of celestial beings] had long been prepared. The deities from several of the Divine Race's Immortal Islands had already fled.

Before their departure, they had thoroughly plundered the precious Immortal Treasures [rare artifacts and resources of immense spiritual value] from the islands, leaving behind only empty shells of Immortal Islands to be handed over to Eldrin Chen.

As Eldrin Chen proceeded to occupy the Immortal Islands, he soon arrived at the final one. A flicker of surprise crossed his eyes.

Upon this Immortal Island, he had assumed it, too, would be deserted. Unexpectedly, he sensed a trace of demonic Immortal Qi [the concentrated spiritual energy of an Immortal] lingering upon it.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen could not help but ask, "Which Immortal Island is this?"

"This is the Wind and Thunder Immortal Island," Six Stars Immortal replied, then continued, "If my deduction is correct, the presence on the island should be that of the Wind-Fire-Thunder Divine Ape."

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback before speaking, "I have heard that divine ape cultivated the innate Wind-Fire Celestial Demon Body [a legendary physique born of wind and fire elements] and comprehended the Thunder Law [a profound principle governing thunder]. It is said to be a rare seed for Heaven Immortal [a lofty realm of celestial immortality]."

"Today, I shall have the chance to witness its prowess."

As the words fell, Eldrin Chen flicked his fingers, unleashing a resonant hum. The Heaven-Severing Twin Swords Union descended, cleaving through the grand formation protecting the Immortal Island.

With the formation shattered, the Wind-Fire-Thunder Divine Ape, who had been in secluded cultivation within, erupted in fury.

A divine ape leaped forth, roaring, "Who dares disturb this Monkey Lord's serene cultivation? Come forth and meet your doom!"

With that, it brandished its Wind-Thunder Immortal Iron Staff and struck at the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords, actually managing to knock aside the lingering sword energies.

Eldrin Chen's eyes gleamed with interest. Although the residual power of his Heavenly Separated Twin Swords was diminished, it was not something a mere Mid Ascendant Immortal Realm cultivator should be able to withstand. Official source: www . audio-novel.com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

This Wind-Fire-Thunder Divine Ape possessed cultivation at only the Sixth Level of Immortal Ascension Realm, yet it could trade blows with the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords. Its true strength was likely not inferior to a Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm expert.

"What a formidable beast,"

Eldrin Chen praised, recalling his Heavenly Separated Twin Swords. Then, with a palm strike, he cleaved downward with immense force.

The wind...

The Wind-Fire-Thunder Divine Ape, though endowed with exceptional talent, was no match for the perfected Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body. It was instantly sent flying, blood spraying from its mouth, and pinned down upon the Wind-Fire-Thunder Divine Ape Island, utterly unable to move.

Only then did the Wind-Fire-Thunder Divine Ape realize something was amiss. It could not help but speak out, "Who art thou, truly? Why hast thou come to assault my gates?"

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile. He seized the Wind-Fire-Thunder Divine Ape in one hand, watching the divine ape struggle futilely within his grasp, and spoke.

"This Venerable One is Abyssal Daoist, the new master of this Crimson Dragon Sea. Today, I have come to settle accounts for this Immortal Island."

Upon hearing this, the Wind-Fire-Thunder Divine Ape's expression changed drastically.

It had never imagined that after merely secluding itself in cultivation for tens of thousands of years, such a monumental change could have occurred within the Crimson Dragon Sea.

With a glance at its surroundings, the Wind-Fire-Thunder Divine Ape understood the tide had turned irrevocably. Escape was impossible. It immediately began to plead for mercy: "Your might is divine, Honored One. Yet, this humble demon bears no grudge against you. I beg you, let me depart."

Eldrin Chen smiled again, then shook his head. "In settling the affairs of the Crimson Dragon Sea, this Venerable One should, by rights, execute every Demon Immortal [a demon who has attained immortality] and deity within its bounds. Yet, it is true you have formed no enmity with This Venerable One."

"However, by seizing your Immortal Island, I have forged a karmic bond with you. I cannot simply let you go."

"Thus, I shall offer this: in recognition of the difficulty of your cultivation journey, and my own reluctance to spill more blood, hear my terms."

"If you are willing to become the Mountain Guarding True Spirit [a powerful spiritual entity bound to protect a sacred mountain gate] of this humble one's sect, I shall spare your life."

The Wind-Fire-Thunder Divine Ape [a formidable simian demon beast with command over wind, fire, and thunder] saw this and immediately prostrated himself with a bitter smile, saying, "Many thanks for Your Excellency's mercy. This humble ape is eternally grateful."

"You are teachable."

Seeing the Wind-Fire-Thunder Divine Ape submit, Eldrin Chen could not help but reveal a faint smile of satisfaction.

This Wind-Fire-Thunder Divine Ape possessed exceptional innate talent. With proper nurturing, its chances of breaking through to the Earth Immortal [a high-level immortal realm where one becomes an earthbound celestial] were not small. Even within an Earth Immortal Blessed Land [a land of profound spiritual energy favored by Earth Immortals], it could be cultivated as a Mountain Guarding Divine Beast [a divine beast tasked with protecting a sacred mountain].

Returning to the main point, with the capture of the Wind-Fire-Thunder Divine Ape Island [an island ruled by the Wind-Fire-Thunder Divine Ape], all sixteen Immortal Island [islands imbued with immortal-grade spiritual energy] within the Crimson Dragon Sea had now fallen under the control of the Human Race.

Coupled with the Supreme Subtlety Island [an island of supreme spiritual refinement] cultivated by the Chen Clan over ten thousand years, the Crimson Dragon Sea now boasted a full seventeen Immortal Island. It could be said that the entire Crimson Dragon Sea was now firmly within the grasp of the Human Race.

Regarding this, the Immortals of the Human Race within the Crimson Dragon Sea were all immensely pleased.

Eldrin Chen was also deeply gratified in his heart. After returning to Verdant Chariot Mountain, he invited the Human Race Immortals of the Crimson Dragon Sea to Verdant Chariot Mountain to discuss matters.

On this day, within the Grand Hall [the main ceremonial hall] of Verdant Chariot Mountain, more than twenty Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality] wore expressions of joy upon their faces.

The Six Stars Immortal stroked his beard with a smile, unable to resist being the first to speak. "Esteemed friends, now that the Crimson Dragon Sea has changed hands, from this day forth it should be renamed the Abyssal Sea."

"Hahaha, indeed, indeed!"

The Sky Feather Immortal nodded, then looked towards Eldrin Chen and said, "From now on, we shall rely on our esteemed in-law."

"Not at all, not at all. My ascension to rule the Abyssal Sea owes much to the contributions of you all."

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile, then seized the moment to propose, "Now that I preside over the Abyssal Sea, and you, my esteemed in-laws, are all my own people, how would you feel about joining the Abyssal Alliance?" Original English translation available at audio-novel dot com.