Chapter 1245 20-4 Deva Strategies

"Yet it lacks the crucial method for breaking through to the Celestial Immortal realm."

Eldrin murmured softly, then after a moment shook his head with a self-deprecating chuckle.

A single innate remnant scroll capable of cultivation up to the 9th level of Earth Immortal realm was already astonishing beyond measure—enough to stir the hearts of even Earth Immortal Patriarchs.

If it were a complete innate Dao book that led directly to the Celestial Immortal realm, he would never have been able to bring it out alive.

Perhaps retrieving this volume of the innate remnant scripture was the greatest opportunity of her entire life.

"With this scripture as our guide, the path ahead for our cultivation has suddenly become clear and bright."

A look of delight crossed Eldrin’s face as he stored the Tome of the Setting Sun, then turned his gaze to the final ancient scroll.

This fourth ancient scroll, titled the 20-4 Celestial Deities Stratagem, was neither a cultivation technique nor a collection of secret arts, but rather a unique path of cultivation.

According to the ancient scroll, the 20-4 Celestial Stratagems recorded the methods for forging 20-4 types of divine artifacts.

The so-called 20-4 Heavens Divine Artifacts are 20-4 powerful divine tools that form an integrated whole, capable of evolving 20-4 layers of heavenly realms. Among all celestial treasures, they are considered peerless.

According to the ancient scroll, if a Ninth Level Earth Immortal were to refine the 20-4 Heavens Divine Artifacts, simultaneously activating them could even strike at a Half-Step Celestial Immortal, enabling them to contend with a true Celestial Immortal powerhouse.

However, cultivating the 20-4 Heavens Divine Art was an immensely arduous task. This divine instrument consisted of as many as 20-4 individual artifacts, and for an ordinary immortal to attempt to wield them all simultaneously would be nothing short of delusional.

Conventional methods could never refine the 20-4 Heavens Divine Artifacts simultaneously, hence their refinement technique was exceptionally unique.

To refine the 20-4 Heavens Divine Artifacts, a cultivator must first forge their embryonic forms using rare celestial treasures.

Second, he refined the embryos of the 20-4 Heavens Divine Artifacts 1 by 1 using the power of his soul.

Finally, carrying the 20-4 Heavens Divine Artifacts through a cycle of reincarnation, he harnessed the Primordial Womb Qi of the Reincarnation Stone to nurture them alongside himself. This process fused their auras into 1, transforming them into his Life-Bound Companion Treasures.

If this vessel embryo aligns with 1's own essence, and 1 continuously refines the 20-4 Celestial Artifacts during cultivation, the day they evolve into peerless immortal treasures will mark their ultimate completion.

However, although the 20-4 Heavens Divine Artifacts were immensely powerful, the resources they consumed were equally staggering.

To deduce it to its ultimate extreme and refine it into 20-4 Creation Treasures would require a full 20-4 pieces of Creation Immortal Treasures—a challenge far too immense to fathom.

Not to mention an Earth Immortal Patriarch, even a legendary deity at the Half-Step Celestial Immortal realm would likely find this impossible to achieve.

"This is a supreme path of Dao, an immensely arduous journey. Yet should 1 reach its end, they may roam the cosmos unchallenged among peers of their realm."

Eldrin (Person Name) murmured softly, a faint sigh lingering between his brows.

To be fair, once this path is fully realized, it would likely rival even Elder Chen's 30-3 Divine Pearls of the Canghai Sea.

However, the materials required for the 30-3 Ocean God Pearls could be nurtured by the Spirit Clam Tribe. With the support of the Immortal Pearl Clan, obtaining the materials wasn't particularly difficult—merely rather expensive.

However, gathering the immortal materials required for these 20-4 Heavens Divine Artifacts would prove far more arduous.

After much deliberation, Eldrin finally said, "This path diverges from my own Dao, yet there is still wisdom to be gleaned from it."

"The principles of formation arrays contained within hold certain insights applicable to the 30-3 Calming Sea Pearls of Elder Xian. Later, you may transcribe a copy and deliver it to him."

"Very well."

Lyra nodded slightly and said, "I will make arrangements for this matter."

With matters having reached this point, Eldrin nodded and said no more about it.

Setting aside the 20-4 Heavens Divine Strategy, Eldrin turned his gaze to the remaining few celestial treasures. Though he had obtained only a handful of rare artifacts during this journey, each was of incomparably astonishing value.

The acquired supreme immortal treasures included 3 items: the True Soul of the Black Dragon, the 9 Heavens Divine Flame Jade, and the Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold, along with 1 portion of World-Creation Immortal Treasure—the rare wonder known as "Azure Flame Immortal Gold."

That Cyanflame Immortal Gold was seized by Eldrin before his departure, while the 9 Heavens Divine Flame Jade and Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold were obtained by Lyra and Lady Qingji respectively.

当时还有不少极品仙珍，都随着地脉爆开喷发而出，不过Eldrin (Person Name)察觉到不妙，没有去贪图那些宝物，故此收获少了一些，却也因此安全的逃了出来。

Of course, the reason he managed to escape was primarily because their cultivation levels were relatively low, failing to draw the attention of the Azure Dragon Lord and the Heaven Slaughter Asura.

Those 2 supreme experts at the Earth Immortal 8th Layer focused entirely on besieging Master Ganliu, paying no pursuit to these fleeing Half-Step Earth Immortals, which allowed them to escape with their lives.

To return to our story, Eldrin gazed upon the 3 rare treasures, a faint smile of satisfaction blooming in his heart.

Among these 3 rare treasures, the Cyanflame Immortal Gold is an 8th-grade World-Opening wonder, capable of being forged into a World-Opening Immortal Treasure. Its value was beyond question.

Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold is a supreme immortal metal, within which the "Nirvana Immortal Flame" and the rudiments of laws are born. It is 1 of the finest immortal treasures for forging fire-attribute immortal treasures and divine swords.

Without the slightest hesitation, Eldrin took it in his hand and said, "I shall use this to consecrate the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss."

"Very well."

Both women nodded in agreement, a faint smile gracing their faces.

The River of Heaven Ren Water Sword was already a supreme-grade immortal sword. Once this Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) advanced to supreme-grade immortal sword status, it could restore the formidable power of dual sword fusion. When that time came, Eldrin's (Person Name) combat prowess would undoubtedly increase further.

Though he still dared not claim to rival a 7 Tribulations Half-Step Earth Immortal, facing a single Earth Immortal First Layer World-Creating Ancestor, he would fear nothing at all. Before his magic power was exhausted, he might even gain the upper hand.

After obtaining the Phoenix Blood Crimson Gold, Eldrin turned his gaze to the 9 Heavens Divine Flame Jade and the Black Dragon True Soul. The 9 Heavens Divine Flame Jade was a rare treasure of the fire attribute, containing within it the power of the 9 Heavens Divine Flame's rule. It, too, could be used to refine a second primordial spirit and a life-bound immortal treasure.

Whether it was Qing Ji's Crimson Dragon Void-Refining Sword or Lyra's 6 Harmony Cauldron of the 8 Desolates, both could be elevated to immortal-grade superior quality using this item.

After much deliberation, Eldrin found himself wavering over who should be entrusted with its use.

However, a flicker of thought passed through Qing Ji’s eyes, and she took the initiative to speak: "The 9 Heavens Divine Flame within this object is far too violent and domineering. It is more suited for artifact forging than for refining an immortal sword. It would be better to give it to Sister Lyra (Person Name) for refining the 6 Directions Cosmos Cauldron."

"This..."

Eldrin's eyes flickered slightly, his gaze shifting toward Lyra.

This time, Lyra did not decline. She glanced at Eldrin and said, "With my Lunar Immortal Body, I can at most nurture 1 supreme-grade immortal treasure through energy feedback."

"You must lend me a hand to break the shackles of the 6 Harmonies and 8 Desolates Cauldron ahead of time."

Seeing this, Eldrin (Person Name) could not help but smile and say, "Agreed."

After handing the 9 Heavens Divine Flame Jade to Lyra (Person Name), Eldrin (Person Name) turned his gaze toward the Black Dragon True Soul and the Cyan Flame Immortal Gold.

Between the 2 treasures, the Cyanflame Immortal Gold would require at least 10 1000 years of effort to refine successfully with their current abilities. They had no choice but to set it aside for the time being.

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