Chapter 1268 : Treasure Allocation

"Very well."

Eldrin nodded, then reached out and took the object.

After distributing the Dao Origin, there remained 9 supreme-grade immortal treasures, each an object of staggering value.

After some discussion among the group, Eldrin received the Heavenly Might Command, the Azurewood Dragon Banner, and the Qianqing Mountain-River Fan.

Ri Ji received the Heavenly Dragon Shield and the Ancient Ruins Seal, while Xing Ji was allotted the Golden Light Soul-Piercing Thorn. Lyra (Person Name) took possession of the Emerald Wave Lotus Immortal Sword, and Qing Ji acquired the Heavenly Might Command.

The Blue Jade Heaven Soul Sword and the Golden Light God-Piercing Thorn were also formidable in power, yet the few of them no longer had any strength left to refine them.

After some discussion, the Blue Jade Heaven Soul Sword was temporarily lent to the Void Refining Immortal, while the Golden Light Soul-Piercing Thorn was given to the Sky Feather Immortal for ritual refinement.

Both were at the late Ascension stage, barely capable of activating these 2 supreme-grade immortal treasures. Against ordinary Ninth-Level Ascension cultivators, this could already be considered their trump card.

When the great calamity has passed, if the 2 of them have earned sufficient merit, these 2 supreme-grade immortal treasures will be exchanged for them.

After distributing the supreme immortal treasures, Eldrin smiled and said, "Now that we've allocated the spoils, let us seize this opportunity to recuperate and enhance our cultivation first."

"Very well."

Riyue nodded slightly before speaking, "Yueji has obtained the Supreme-Grade Dao Source and is blessed with the Green Lotus Seed. It is time for her to enter seclusion to break through to the Half-Step Earth Immortal realm."

With matters settled thus, the immortals dispersed 1 after another, retreating into seclusion to digest the gains from this battle. Only Eldrin, Lyra, and Qing Ji (Person Name) remained behind.

Lyra directly retrieved the Way Source of the Verdant Azure Dragon, while Qing Ji also took out Patriarch Su Wei's Way Source and handed it over.

Seeing this, Eldrin (Person Name) frowned slightly and said, "My lady, this..."

"Do not decline."

Lyra shook her head and spoke plainly, "Given our current cultivation level, even if we comprehend this supreme-grade Dao Origin, our strength cannot significantly improve within a short period."

"Better to focus our efforts on helping you master the power of Primordial Chaos and Infinite Rules. Only then can we have greater confidence in transcending the Great Tribulation."

"I understand."

Seeing this, Eldrin (Person Name) ceased his polite refusals.

He retrieved 2 Dao Origins into his hand, then passed the Golden Dragon Dao Origin—which similarly contained metallic attribute laws—to Lyra (Person Name), saying: "This shares the same properties as the White Tiger Ancestor’s Dao Origin. I entrust it to you for refinement."

"Very well."

Lyra nodded and then sent over the Dao Origin left behind by the Golden Dragon Ancestor.

With that, Eldrin said no more. Instead of entering seclusion immediately, he detoured to the mountain’s rear immortal fields and planted the Primordial Chaos Void Maple within the sacred herb garden.

He then used the Primordial Purple Qi to break its shackles, after which he returned to the Abyssal Sanctuary and prepared to go into seclusion to refine the Source of the Dao.

This time, Eldrin intended to refine 3 Dao Origins simultaneously. Once fully refined, he would gain insight into 3 nascent forms of cosmic principles, achieve a breakthrough in his cultivation realm, and undoubtedly witness a monumental surge in his power.

At this thought, Eldrin instructed before his seclusion, "During this closed-door cultivation, I shall expend the Fortune Dao Gold to refine the Source of the Dao. I will emerge within a 1000 years without fail."

"Unless the Cosmic Star Formation Grand Array(Formation) is on the verge of collapse, or we face an enemy beyond our power to resist, do not disturb me with trivial matters."

"I understand."

Lyra nodded, her expression unusually grave.

She knew full well that once this seclusion succeeded, Eldrin's power would at the very least step into the realm of 7 Calamity Immortals. This concerned their ability to safely transcend the great heavenly tribulation, hence she regarded the matter with utmost gravity.

To prevent Eldrin from setting his mind at ease and going into seclusion wholeheartedly, Lyra added: "Now that the demons of the Suwei Sea have been annihilated, the 1000 Dragon Lake is trapped within the Ancient Azure Stream Sect with no means of escape, while the Celestial Demon Sea remains locked in fierce battle."

"With the Cosmic Star Formation Grand Array protecting us, you can cultivate in peace. For the time being, no 1 should pose a threat to our sect."

"Hmm."

Eldrin (Person Name) gave a slight nod, the tension in his heart easing ever so slightly.

Before entering seclusion, he wanted to perform a divination by finger calculation. However, with the heavenly secrets obscured, it was impossible to discern fortune or misfortune. All he saw was a chaotic blur, revealing nothing of what was to come.

"Forget it, I should go into seclusion and cultivate first. As long as I can attain the combat power of a 7 Tribulations Immortal, I’ll be able to suppress even an Earth Immortal Patriarch."

"By then, even if a Terrestrial Immortal were to attack, what would I have to fear?"

With this thought in mind, Eldrin immediately sealed the cultivation chamber and retrieved the 3 supreme Dao Origins: the Plain Might Ancestor, the Azurewood Green Dragon, and the Blue Jade Celestial Dragon.

He did not immediately refine the 3 Dao Origins. Instead, he took out that 1 Qian of Fortune Dao Gold and a large quantity of Faith Celestial Silver to refine.

As the Karma Dao Gold and Faith Celestial Silver were refined, in that instant, Eldrin felt boundless fortune envelop him, while endless blessings and wishes empowered his very being.

Empowered by these 2 forces, Eldrin felt his mind become exceptionally clear, as boundless inspiration surged into his thoughts.

"Now."

Eldrin’s heart surged with joy. Without delay, he retrieved the supreme-grade Dao Origin and began refining its essence, delving into the profound mysteries of the laws contained within.

Just as Eldrin was in seclusion, millions of treasure ships had already gathered beyond the Crimson Sunset Blessed Land, far away in the Crimson Sunset Sea.

Among the millions of treasure ships, each vessel boasted a foundation of at least the fifth rank, with every ship carrying millions of cultivators.

So many treasure ships converged together, resembling a vast expanse of stars spanning the heavens, their imposing aura causing the boundless sea to tremble.

Amidst the scene, Dao Soldiers soared across the skies, while Immortals stood firm atop the 9 Heavens Above (Time & Distance). Their boundless aura blazed with magnificent radiance, dazzling as a sun illuminating the cosmos.

Even an immortal would tremble in their heart at such a sight.

At the heart of the Setting Sun Blessed Land, 2 figures stood side by side—none other than the Setting Sun Patriarch and the Slanting Sun Patriarch.

The Elder of Setting Sun gazed upon the Boundless Treasure Ship and gave a slight nod. "Master, the disciples have fully mobilized the troops and stand ready for battle. We may depart at any moment."

"Hmm."

The Setting Sun Patriarch gave a slight nod, yet did not set off immediately.

Seeing this, Patriarch Setting Sun couldn't help but ask, "Master, why haven't you made your move yet? Could it be that there are still anomalies in the Returning Abyss Sea Domain?"

"Not so."

Setting Sun Elder Ancestor shook his head and said, "That Eldrin has only been an immortal for 60,000 years. No matter how much he defies the heavens, there are limits."

"Even with the aid of Glazed Paradise, his victory over the 5 Half-Step Earth Immortals from Suwei's horde of demons and 1000 Dragon Lake must have come at a devastating cost."

"At present, they have won a pyrrhic victory and must still be recuperating. If we give them another few 1000 years to refine those 5 Supreme-Grade Dao Origins and fully digest the gains from this battle, we might not be able to defeat them."

"But now they are in seclusion, and this old man will not give them the chance to digest it."

The Setting Sun Patriarch spoke unhurriedly, his expression serene as he stated, "However, that Eldrin of the Returning Abyss shares a close bond with Daoist Sky Breeze. Once we dispatch our forces to the Returning Abyss Sea, that Sky Breeze brat will certainly not stand by with folded hands."

“With the Heaven-Splitting Treasure in his possession, if Patriarch Skywind lends aid to the Abyssal Ascendant at the critical moment, it will undoubtedly bring trouble upon us both.”

"To prevent this variable, we must eliminate him in advance."

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