Chapter 1183 : Seeking Aid from Ancient Powers

After careful consideration, Eldrin Chen spoke, "Given our current strength, attempting to slay the Crimson Dragon Patriarch is indeed a rather perilous venture."

"Here is my thought," he continued. "I shall send a missive to the Lingering Sun Sea to see if we can persuade the Heaven Wind Path Master [a master of the Daoist path] to emerge from seclusion and lend us his aid."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement. Exquisite Jiang could not help but interject, "Should we perhaps make a journey to the Glazed Blessed Land?"

At these words, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly.

He understood Exquisite Jiang's implication. After all, the Crimson Dragon Patriarch was an existence that had forged a Great Encompassing Foundation [the highest tier of foundational cultivation]. One could never overestimate such a foe.

If the Crimson Dragon Patriarch possessed cultivation at the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier [the ninth and peak level of the Ascendant Immortal realm], then not only would slaying him be impossible, but they themselves would likely suffer a grievous defeat.

Turning the matter over in his mind, Eldrin Chen acknowledged the wisdom in Exquisite Jiang's words. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "When asking for aid, one should not arrive empty-handed."

"I shall take the Stellar Fruit [a rare fruit that gathers stellar essence] and make the journey to the Glazed Blessed Land. It is an item the Immortal Maiden Star Consort urgently requires."

Before his departure, Eldrin Chen called Exquisite Jiang and the Verdant Consort aside. He then handed them the Nether Spring Sword [a sword imbued with netherworldly spring energy] and the Soul-Snatching Mirror [a mirror capable of capturing souls], saying,

"To activate a Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest immortal grade], one requires at least the Immortal Essence [the purified energy of an immortal] of the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm. Therefore, this task falls to you." Original English translation available at www . audio-novel.com.

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

The power of a Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [the highest grade of immortal artifact] is extraordinary; when fully activated, it can unleash World-Opening Power [power capable of splitting the heavens and cleaving the earth]. However, its consumption is immense. Even a cultivator at the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm [the final stage of the Ascendant Immortal realm] can only manage to activate it for three to five strikes.

Currently, both Verdant Consort and Exquisite Jiang had cultivated to the Ascendant Immortal 5th Tier [the fifth level of the Ascendant Immortal realm]. Relying on the profound foundation of their Great Encompassing Foundation [a supreme and all-encompassing cultivation base], their spiritual power was truly Extraordinary.

Among them, Exquisite Jiang, with her Primordial One Limitless [Primordial Unity, Limitless] foundation, possessed spiritual power roughly comparable to the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier [the ninth level of the Ascendant Immortal realm]. Verdant Consort had also barely reached the threshold of the Ascendant Immortal 7th Tier [the seventh level of the Ascendant Immortal realm], granting her the ability to barely wield a Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure.

Unfortunately, a supreme-grade Netherworld [the realm of ghosts and spirits] treasure could only unleash its maximum power in the hands of a Ghost Cultivator [a cultivator who follows the ghostly path]. When wielded by Verdant Consort or Exquisite Jiang, it could only manifest seventy to eighty percent of its potential.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen still cautioned, "This battle will likely be exceedingly thorny. You two should provide support from the flanks and only strike when an opportunity presents itself."

"..."

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 met with Nyssa Qu.

Having not seen her for some years, Eldrin Chen noticed that Nyssa Qu's cultivation had grown even more profound. She had actually reached the Ascendant Immortal 5th Tier realm, matching his own current level of cultivation.

It must be understood that Eldrin Chen had already attained the cultivation level of Ascendant Immortal 2nd Tier even before his ascension. Now, nearly twenty thousand years had passed since his breakthrough into the Ascendant Immortal realm.

In contrast, Nyssa Qu had only been an immortal for a little over thirteen thousand years, a full five or six millennia less than Eldrin Chen.

Noticing Eldrin Chen's astonishment, Nyssa Qu smiled and explained, "Over these years, the Divine Lord has provided me with considerable support. Coupled with the profound mysteries of this Glazed Blessed Land [a sacred land of exceptional spiritual potency], my cultivation progress has naturally been exceptionally swift."

"I see,"

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

This Glazed Blessed Land was among the most supreme of Blessed Land [regions of concentrated spiritual energy]. The speed of cultivation within it was nine times that of the ordinary world.

Although Nyssa Qu had cultivated for just over ten thousand years here, it was equivalent to more than a hundred millennia of cultivation in the outside world, explaining her meteoric advancement.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen remarked with a touch of emotion, "At this pace, it seems you may yet break through to the Earth Immortal [the realm of an immortal anchored to and drawing power from a world] before I do."

"It is nowhere near that simple,"

Nyssa Qu shook her head and continued, "To ascend to the Earth Immortal Realm, one must undertake the World-Opening [the monumental act of creating or anchoring oneself to a new minor world]. But where is such an opportunity easily found?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen also nodded in agreement. For an Immortal to break through to the Earth Immortal Realm, there were typically only three methods.

There were those who had achieved Fleshly Body Sanctification [the pinnacle of physical refinement], who could World-Opening [forge a new microcosmic world] with the sheer power of their physical form.

There were those who had comprehended the Path Principles [the fundamental laws of the cosmos], who could also derive Rule Power [the power to command cosmic laws] and World-Opening with supreme rules.

There were also Immortals of the Path Fruit [a solidified manifestation of one's cultivated Dao], who, by condensing the power of a World-Opening Path Fruit, could also World-Opening as a Path Fruit Immortal.

However, whether it was comprehending Rule Power, cultivating a World-Opening True Body [a physical form capable of birthing a world], or condensing a World-Opening Path Fruit, none were easy feats. They were still far from achieving any of them.

With these thoughts, Eldrin Chen spoke no more of it. Remembering the purpose of his visit, he stated, "I have come seeking aid." Original English translation available at audio–novel.com.

Having said that, Eldrin Chen explained the reason for his journey to Nyssa Qu.

After listening, Nyssa Qu frowned slightly between her brows and said, "I will take you to see the Divine Lord."

Following behind Nyssa Qu, Eldrin Chen proceeded directly to the core of the Glazed Blessed Land and beheld the Glazed Divine Lord.

Though many years had passed, the Glazed Divine Lord remained clad in her seven-colored Nyssa [a celestial garment], her bearing as noble and extraordinary as ever.

She understood the purpose of Eldrin Chen's visit and spoke in a measured tone, "If that Crimson Dragon Patriarch were to forge a Great Encompassing Foundation, he would undoubtedly gain the favor of powerful figures within the Dragon Clan."

"If you were to slay him, you would likely incur the enmity of the Dragon Clan in the future."

"Beyond the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas, there lies a sacred land of the Dragon Clan known as Thousand Dragon Lake. They are not a force to be trifled with."

"Thousand Dragon Lake?"

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted slightly. Legend spoke of Thousand Dragon Lake as a Blessed Land [a region of immense spiritual power and natural fortune] belonging to the Dragon Clan. It was said to be home to a thousand True Dragon [the most powerful and noble lineage of dragon-kind], with several among them having reached the Earth Immortal [a profound realm of cultivation where one becomes an immortal tied to the earth] realm. Its strength ranked among the very top even within the ranks of Blessed Land.

The Earth Immortal from the Dragon Clan who once stormed the Empty Clarity Temple was a Patriarch [a venerable and powerful leader of a clan or sect] who hailed from Thousand Dragon Lake.

Such formidable power was likely beyond even the Lingering Sun Blessed Land to withstand, let alone a mere Green Chariot Mountain.

Realizing this, Eldrin Chen hastily cupped his hands in salute and produced the Stellar Fruit. "I beseech you, Patriarch, to guide me," he said.

"This item..."

The Glazed Divine Lord's gaze flickered with interest before she smiled gently. "This Stellar Fruit is a Supreme-Grade Immortal Artifact [a treasure of the highest quality, imbued with immortal power]. You are truly willing to part with it."

"This item is indeed what the Star Consort requires. I shall intervene on your behalf this once."

The Glazed Divine Lord spoke, then added, "Regarding the Thousand Dragon Lake front, I shall hold them off for you, and I will have the Star Consort accompany you on your journey."

"Whether you can slay that Crimson Dragon Patriarch will depend entirely on your own skill."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen immediately replied with delight, "My gratitude, Divine Lord."

The Glazed Divine Lord took the Stellar Fruit and handed it to the Star Consort, saying, "You may go now."

Taking the Stellar Fruit, the Star Consort could not help but reveal an expression of ecstatic joy.

Members of their Spirit Shell Clan [a race of beings with innate spiritual shells] typically possess rather ordinary talent and foundational potential, their growth ceilings often being quite limited.

The Moon Goddess Shell and the Star Deity Clam are considered rare variants, capable of absorbing the essence of the Sun and Moon to refine their bloodline, yet even their progress tends to be excruciatingly slow.

With this Stellar Fruit, the Star Consort's innate talent and foundational potential would be greatly enhanced, likely enabling a breakthrough to the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm within ten thousand years.

Thinking this, the Star Consort looked at Eldrin Chen with a pleased expression and said, "Do not be anxious. I shall go to the Clan Treasury and return shortly."

With those words, Star Consort departed for the Clan Treasury. She returned not long after, a faint smile gracing her lips as she said, "Let us go."

Eldrin Chen had a vague sense that the Star Consort had likely retrieved a powerful treasure during her brief return. This thought steadied his heart somewhat. He then set his course for the Crimson Dragon Sea.

Upon his arrival at the Crimson Dragon Sea, he found that Heaven Wind Path Master had already arrived. The various Immortals of the Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance had also gathered upon Green Chariot Mountain. Continue reading this story at audio–novel.com.