Chapter 1181. Lord of the Abyssal Sea(Aquatic)

"Help?"

Eldrin’s pupils contracted, and a furrow appeared between his brows. Then, he spoke calmly, “With the cultivation level of the Nether Lord, you reign as a dominant force in this realm of the underworld. What matter could possibly be beyond your reach?”

The Ancient Ruins Yin Sovereign smiled faintly, shaking his head with a tranquil sigh. "With my current level of power, I may command some respect within these Netherrealms. Yet beyond these shadowed lands, what true significance do I hold?"

Eldrin's eyes flickered slightly before he inquired, "Are you implying, sir, that what you seek lies beyond the Netherrealm?"

"Hmm."

The Ancient Ruins Yin Sovereign nodded, then said with a grave expression, "We ghost cultivators have a relatively simpler path of cultivation. To break through to the Earth Immortal realm, we need not cleave heaven and earth, but we do require a crucial rare artifact."

"Oh?"

Eldrin’s eyes flickered slightly before he spoke, “Might I ask what manner of extraordinary object this is?”

"Solarbloom Herb." The Eldrin of the Abyssal Ruins spoke, then elaborated: "For ghost immortals like us to break through to the Earthly Immortal Realm, we require pure yang treasures to temper our essence, only then can we transcend our inherent limitations."

Given Eldrin's (Person Name) current status, he naturally understood the profound mysteries of the Soul-Returning Herb.

This Sun-returning Herb was an exceptionally rare supreme-grade immortal medicine, containing within it the essence of Pure Yang Qi (Spiritual Root), and could only be found within the mortal realm.

At this thought, Eldrin shook his head and said, "The Soul-Returning Grass is an exceedingly rare treasure even in the immortal realm. I fear even Earth Immortal Patriarchs would covet it, and I lack the capability to seek it out for you."

"I understand."

The Ancient Ruins Yin Sovereign nodded, then said with a smile, "Since I sought you out, there is naturally a reason for it."

"In truth, the Soul-Reviving Herb lies within the Crimson Dragon Sea."

"Oh?" A flicker of surprise crossed Eldrin's face before he inquired curiously, "Pray speak freely, Nether Lord."

"Hahaha." The Shadow Lord chuckled deeply, stroking his beard as he spoke, "That Sun-return Grass, in truth, lies in the possession of Patriarch Crimson Dragon."

"Crimson Dragon Ancestor?"

Eldrin's pupils abruptly contracted, his expression growing increasingly grave.

The Ancient Ruins Yin Sovereign nodded and began to recount, "The reasons behind this are actually rather intricate."

In those years, the Crimson Dragon Ancestor attempted to transcend the Earth Immortal Tribulation ahead of time, but fell victim to the schemes of the Setting Sun Sea's Oblique Sun Ancestor, ultimately perishing amidst the heavenly retribution.

"The world believes he was ambushed and fell, yet I know all too well that Crimson Dragon Master (Person Name) was never 1 to be so easily defeated. He was using the hands of a powerful foe to undergo body dissolution and begin his cultivation anew."

"What?"

Eldrin's expression abruptly shifted, revealing a look of unconcealed astonishment.

Since his ascension to immortality, he had heard several versions regarding the fall of Eldrin (Person Name).

The first was when Eldrin failed his breakthrough to Earth Immortal realm and perished. The second was when he suffered a treacherous assault during his heavenly tribulation. Yet now, as the Lord of Ancient Ruins recounted the tale, it was revealed that Patriarch Eldrin had deliberately stepped into the calamity of his own volition.

Noticing Eldrin's astonishment, the Lord of Ancient Ruins gave a slight nod. "That Crimson Dragon scion possesses the body of a pure-blooded true dragon. With such innate talent and foundation, he can indeed be considered formidable."

"But with such a True Dragon form, if the bloodline cannot undergo further transformation, reaching the Earth Immortal realm will be the limit in the future."

Tens of thousands of years ago, after numerous schemes, the Crimson Dragon Ancestor succeeded in obtaining 3 supreme celestial herbs: the Heaven-Mending Elixir, the Soul-Returning Grass, and the Eternal Dawn Fruit.

He gathered the 3 rare ingredients, intending to refine a cauldron of Fate-Defying Elixir to consolidate his third Dao Fruit, thereby laying the foundation for his Great Perfection.

At this point, Old Ruins Dao Lord paused briefly, then shook his head and said, "But how could a Great Luo Foundation be so easily forged?"

Although the 3 immortal herbs were of the supreme grade, they were far from sufficient to fully restore his Great Perfection foundation...

Hearing this, Eldrin understood the whole story.

He drew a deep breath before speaking, "Thus, he forced his formidable foe to undergo body dissolution and enter the cycle of reincarnation, rebuilding the foundation of the Great Luo."

At this point, Eldrin's expression changed drastically as he said, "Then what about the 1 currently in the Scarlet Dragon Sea..."

"Indeed."

Eldrin (Person Name) gave a slight nod and spoke, "If my deduction is correct, after cultivating in seclusion for tens of thousands of years since his reincarnation return, the Crimson Dragon Ancestor (Person Name) must now possess strength at the late Immortal Ascension (Cultivation Realm) stage."

Eldrin's pupils contracted sharply. A peerless true dragon who seemed to have forged the foundation of a Great Luo, with cultivation at least at the late-stage Ascendant Immortal realm—this formidable foe had perhaps exceeded his expectations.

The Ancient Ruins Yin Sovereign nodded slightly and spoke in a tranquil tone, "The Crimson Dragon Patriarch still possesses a Sun-returning Herb—the very key to my path of attaining the Dao."

"And this dragon holds an undying grudge against you, so it seems we share a common foe."

Eldrin's expression grew increasingly grave, his eyes darkening with intensity. He did not immediately respond to the Lord of the Ancient Ruins.

After a long silence, he finally inquired, "The Crimson Dragon Ancestor borrowing a powerful enemy to undergo tribulation transcendence must be an absolute secret. I suspect even the Setting Sun Blessed Land remains unaware of this. How did you come to know of it, fellow Daoist?"

"Hahaha." The Ancient Ruins Yin Lord gave a faint smile, then calmly stated, "In my former life, I was the master of the Abyssal Sea."

"Even after 8,000,000 years had passed, though this Ruined Sea has changed hands several times and is now called the Crimson Dragon Sea, there remain few secrets that can escape this elder's notice."

"You must understand, this Netherrealm is the final destination for all souls. Unless 1 attains immortality and ascends, every being must eventually walk this path."

"So that's how it is."

Eldrin nodded, yet his pupils abruptly constricted, growing ever more convinced that allowing the Azure Ancestor to establish the ghost city was the most correct decision.

He did not dwell on it further, suppressing his thoughts as he said, "The Crimson Dragon Ancestor has laid the foundation of a Great Luo Golden Immortal. Having undergone countless tribulations over tens of thousands of years, he now possesses a supreme immortal treasure from his past life to shield him."

"Even with a cultivation base of only 7 or 8 layers of Ascendant Immortal, his strength is likely close to a Half-Step Earth Immortal. Not to mention the protection of the mountain-guarding formation—I fear even the Setting Sun Blessed Land might struggle to kill him. I'm afraid there's nothing I can do either."

"I understand."

The Ancient Ruins Yin Sovereign nodded, then spoke, "The mortal realm differs from the Netherworld. I shall not intervene in its affairs, but I can lend you a hand."

The Elder of the Forgotten Abyss finished speaking, then withdrew 3 sacred treasures from his sleeve.

The 3 treasures were respectively a precious mirror, a 3-inch miniature sword, and an ancient-looking treasure box.

Among the several treasures, the mirror shimmered with an eerie glow, possessing the wondrous ability to devour souls.

The 3-inch small sword was unedged and pentagonal, yet merely by lying there, it sent a chill right between Eldrin's eyebrows.

The final treasure box emitted not a single trace of aura, yet it seemed to contain a world-shaking calamity—so terrifying that even Eldrin felt an overwhelming sense of danger.

"This is..."

Eldrin glanced at the 3 treasures and couldn't help feeling a slight shock in his heart.

The Nether Sovereign of the Ancient Ruins remained unperturbed, calmly explaining, "Among these 3 treasures, the mirror is named Soul-Seizing Mirror. It can unleash the Netherworld Soul-Seizing Light—a supreme artifact specifically designed to break through mountain-protecting auras, capable of capturing the very souls of cultivators."

"This small sword is called the Netherspring Sword, a treasure I obtained after slaying a Nether Lord in my early years. It should be able to withstand that Blazing Heaven-Scorching Sword."

"As for this treasure box..."

(End of Chapter)