Chapter 1226 : Serpent's Demise and Divine Treasures

Thus, three days passed in the blink of an eye. When the black serpent had no strength left after those three days, they struck once more, utterly annihilating it.

"This battle is won!"

After completely slaying the Boundless Black Serpent, Eldrin Chen could not help but reveal a faint smile.

With a measure of joy, he began to gather the remains left behind by this Boundless Black Serpent.

This black serpent was a manifestation of boundless water-based baleful energy [a malevolent, destructive force], a creature of ultimate malevolence born of heaven and earth. Upon its demise, it returned to its origin, dissipating into the world, leaving behind only three remnants.

These three remnants were: a single black serpent Inner Core [the condensed essence of a demon beast's power], a pair of black serpent eyes shimmering with a ghostly light, and over three thousand scales from the serpent's body.

The serpent's eyes were named the Black Malignancy Demon Pupil. They could unleash a divine light-type World-Opening Divine Ability [a supreme, reality-shaping power] known as the Black Malignancy Radiance. With sufficient skill in artifact forging, one could potentially use them as a foundation to craft a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a pinnacle-grade enchanted artifact].

The over three thousand black scales were also extraordinary. Their defensive power was immense, with each scale spanning thousands of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] and capable of withstanding multiple strikes from an Immortal Treasure.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, if one fused a great quantity of immortal-grade metals [rare, spiritually conductive metals] into these scales, refined away all impurities, and ultimately forged them into a supreme-grade immortal armor, its defensive capabilities should not be inferior to the Crimson Flame Golden Scale Armor.

Skywind the Immortal gazed at these three thousand scales, his eyes gleaming with avarice, and said, "These serpent scales are tough and indestructible. Why not let them serve as this old man's reward?" Visit @udio-novel.com to enjoy the complete series.

"Agreed."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, a flicker of a smile passing through his eyes.

He understood Skywind the Immortal's plan. The backer behind Skywind the Immortal, Tianyan the Ancient Ancestor, not only possessed cultivation at the mid-stage of the Earth Immortal [a powerful immortal realm] realm, but was also a master artifact forger of the eighth rank.

Once he brought these three thousand scales back and handed them to Tianyan the Ancient Ancestor for refinement, it was highly likely they could be forged into a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest immortal grade] comparable to the Crimson Flame Golden Scale Armor.

Once this supreme-grade immortal armor was forged, Skywind the Daoist would have a World-Opening Treasure [a treasure of immense power] to suppress formidable foes in attack, supreme-grade immortal armor for defense, and the True Dragon External Elixir [an external elixir derived from a true dragon] to replenish his Mana [spiritual energy for casting arts]. His combat prowess would likely rival that of a Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator on the verge of becoming an Earth Immortal] who had undergone four or five heavenly tribulations.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen could not help but praise, "It seems it won't be long before you, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator], possess two Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure and a World-Initiating Immortal Treasure [a treasure of world-shaping power] for protection."

"Such an astonishing Deep-Seated Foundation [profound and solid cultivation base] likely surpasses that of many Five Tribulation Half-Step Earth Immortal. Even an Earth Immortal Progenitor [a venerable founder among Earth Immortals] would covet it."

Skywind the Immortal nodded upon hearing this, yet his expression turned solemn. "This old man possesses quite a few treasures, but alas, my cultivation remains merely at the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality [the peak stage before becoming a true immortal]. It is still somewhat insufficient."

"It seems in the coming years, I must focus on tempering my Immortal Physique [an immortal-grade physical body] and strive to cultivate the World-Opening True Body [a divine ability of immense physical power] as soon as possible."

"Indeed."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. His relationship with Skywind the Daoist was now quite solid, so he spoke candidly: "The depths of the Abyss of the Abyssal End are an excellent place to cultivate the World-Opening True Body."

"If Fellow Daoist does not disdain it, you may enter seclusion and cultivate here."

"Then I offer my sincere thanks."

Upon hearing this, Skywind the Daoist could not help but reveal a smile as he spoke.

This Abyss of the Abyssal End was a true cultivation treasure land. Its value was immeasurable even for Immortal-rank practitioners of Fleshly Body Sanctification [a cultivation art focused on refining and perfecting the physical body]. Were it not for their profound friendship, seeking to cultivate here would likely require an exorbitant price.

Seeing Skywind the Daoist accept, Eldrin Chen said with a smile, "You contributed greatly in this battle. Such a small matter hardly warrants thanks."

At this point, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to the others present. "All who participated in this battle may come to cultivate within the Abyss of the Abyssal End in the future."

"However, it must be agreed upon beforehand: until I achieve my breakthrough to Earth Immortal [a high-level immortal realm representing a profound connection to the world's essence], the existence of this Abyss of the Abyssal End must not be revealed to anyone."

The assembled Immortals all smiled upon hearing this and immediately replied, "We understand."

With that said, Eldrin Chen spoke no more. His gaze simply turned towards the depths of the Abyss of the Abyssal End, towards that Water Vein Abode of Bliss [a blessed realm formed from a convergence of potent water-element spiritual veins] floating and sinking within the boundless abyssal depths of Eldrin, the Abyss.

"So this is the very bottom of Eldrin, the Abyss, where the Water Vein Abode of Bliss resides?"

Gazing at the Water Vein before her, shimmering with a hazy light, Lyra Jiang murmured softly, a trace of wonder coloring her expression.

They saw the Water Vein Abode of Bliss suspended in the profound depths of Eldrin, the Abyss, enveloped by a shimmering curtain of aqueous light that emanated a faint, cerulean glow.

At its very core, a dazzling, incandescent immortal radiance shone forth. The endless Primordial Heavy Water [a primordial, immensely dense and potent form of water essence] flowing through heaven and earth was drawn into it, never to flow out again, its ultimate destination a mystery.

"Legend says of Eldrin, the Abyss that the waters from the eight directions and nine wilds, the streams of the celestial river, all pour into it, yet it neither increases nor diminishes."

"The waters of all heaven and earth converge into this Water Vein Abode of Bliss. Is this the reason why the myriad seas flow into Eldrin, the Abyss, yet the waters of Eldrin, the Abyss remain constant?" This chapter is provided by audio‑novel.com. Support the original.

Eldrin Chen pondered silently, a flicker of doubt crossing his mind, but he swiftly suppressed the thought.

He glanced at the Blessed Land [a place of immense spiritual energy and natural blessings, often a cultivation sanctuary] and said with a smile, "The spoils of this battle lie within."

Upon hearing this, all the Immortals present broke into smiles.

They understood perfectly well that compared to the value of an entire Water Vein Abode of Bliss, the three Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [artifacts of the highest quality, forged with immortal power] obtained from slaying the Boundless Black Serpent were truly insignificant.

Thinking of the true harvest within, Eldrin Chen could scarcely remain seated. He was the first to step forward, striding into this Water Vein world.

"Such dense Water Elemental Qi [the spiritual energy of the water element]."

The moment he entered the Water Vein world, Eldrin Chen was met by an overwhelmingly rich surge of Water Essence Power [the fundamental power of water essence].

This Water Essence Power was dozens, even hundreds of times more potent than the outside world. It was also interwoven with an exceptionally pure and pristine Immortal Qi [the rarefied energy used by Immortals], and carried an incredibly profound power that seemed capable of healing the injuries within an Immortal's [a being who has ascended to immortality] body.

With but a single breath, Eldrin Chen felt the minor wounds left by the great battle completely mend.

The other injured Immortals, after refining a portion of the water-element Immortal Qi, also showed much-improved complexions.

Skywind the Daoist even broke into a smile, exclaiming with delighted surprise, "This old man's vital essence was severely depleted. In the outside world, it would likely take tens of thousands of years to recover. But if I convalesce here, I fear it would take less than a Millennium [a period of one thousand years] to fully heal."

"No wonder that black serpent coiled itself just outside this Water Vein Abode of Bliss [a blessed land formed around a water vein] during our fierce battle."

Eldrin Chen also nodded. After sensing his surroundings briefly, he said, "Within this Water Vein, there is a potent vitality that can nourish our Divine Soul [the immortal spiritual core] and Immortal Physique [the immortal body], mending our wounds."

"If we cultivate here, our speed of advancement would be roughly five times that of the outside world. But if we use this place specifically for healing, the effect is at least several dozen times greater than within a typical Immortal Vein [a land rich in Immortal Qi]."

"Truly, this is a supreme Blessed Land [a place of immense spiritual power and natural harmony]."

Skywind the Daoist spoke with fervent excitement and boundless envy, "This Blessed Land holds efficacy even for an Earth Immortal Progenitor [a supreme cultivator who has transcended mortality and merged with the earth's essence]. I fear that if such a being were to learn of it, they would covet it relentlessly."

"Indeed," Eldrin Chen nodded, his expression turning grave as he continued, "Therefore, the knowledge of this Abyss of the Abyssal End [the final, unfathomable depths of the cosmic void] must never be allowed to spread."

"I trust you will honor your oaths and guard this secret with your very lives." Read, share, and discuss at @udio-novel.com.