Chapter 1286 : Saving an Old Acquaintance

Eldrin flew all the way to the outskirts of Greenrock Island, casting a glance at the army besieging the various immortal isles.

Noticing that those treasure ships all bore the flags of the Lin Immortal Clan (Organization), a faint frown creased between his brows.

He recognized this Lin Immortal Clan (Organization). This clan ranked among the top 3 immortal clans in the Sunset Sea region, boasting a total of 9 immortals within their lineage. Their most powerful member had reached the Ninth Heaven of Immortal Ascension.

"It appears the Lin Immortal Clan (Organization) intends to slay Qian Xuande and seize his Dao Origin to transcend the heavenly tribulation."

Eldrin murmured inwardly. After a moment of contemplation, he took a decisive step forward. With a sweep of his sleeve, he descended to suppress the core of Lin Immortal Clan's treasure ship.

In the blink of an eye, the Primordial Chaos Grasping Hand blotted out the sky and seized a figure from within the Lin Immortal Clan (Organization).

The 1 who had been seized was naturally the Ninth Level Ascension cultivator of the Lin Immortal Clan (Organization).

He sensed a lethal premonition from the very moment Eldrin made his move, compelling him to immediately retreat and flee for his life.

Alas, the Primordial Chaos Grasp possessed the power to seal heaven and earth. Even a half-step Earth Immortal might have struggled briefly, but he—a mere Ninth Heaven Ascendant—had no chance of resistance. In the blink of an eye, Eldrin (Person Name) had him completely subdued.

"An-Ancestor!"

Seized by the grip, the Lin Clan Master could not help but reveal a look of utter terror.

He glanced at Eldrin and immediately dropped to his knees, bowing with both reverence and trepidation. "This junior pays respects to the Ancestor," he said anxiously. "Might I ask why you have brought me here?"

Eldrin (Person Name)'s face remained as still as placid water, his expression unreadable. He spoke with utter calm: "As fellow humans, why have you launched an assault on Greenrock Island?"

"This..."

The Lin Clan Leader’s heart skipped a beat, and he immediately declared, “With the great tribulation upon us, we must all vanquish our foes to transcend it. It was only to survive this calamity that I had no choice but to strike against the Qian Immortal Clan.”

"I see." Eldrin nodded calmly and said, "Then you shall walk 1 cycle of reincarnation."

As the words fell, the Primordial Chaos Giant Hand clenched abruptly, annihilating the Patriarch of the Lin Clan on the spot.

After completing all this, Eldrin's expression remained utterly unmoved. Now that the demon race and the Celestial Fiend race had unleashed a great calamity, all humans in the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea were suffering its torment.

The Sky Demon Sea, the Sea of Returning Ruins, the Flowing Fire Star Palace, and even the ancient Qingchuan Sect were all resisting the great tribulation.

Since this Lin Immortal Clan (Organization) has entered the tribulation, they could fully contribute to the human race in places like the Sky Demon Sea. At the very least, they could remain stationed atop their own spirit mountains and immortal isles, resisting the great calamity and safeguarding the lives of hundreds of millions of human beings.

Yet they came to assault Greenrock Isle. Against those so adept at internal strife, Eldrin had no reason to hold back.

After slaying the Patriarch of the Lin Clan, Eldrin showed no further mercy. Within moments, he had completely annihilated all 9 immortals of the Lin Immortal Clan.

After the fall of the 9 Immortal Ancestors (Cultivation Rank), the Lin Immortal Clan (Organization) collapsed in an instant.

"My thanks, many thanks, Fellow Practitioner!"

Witnessing the Lin Immortal Clan (Organization) collapse in defeat, Qian Xuande could scarcely contain his ecstasy. Suppressing his injuries, he strode forward and gazed at Eldrin (Person Name), declaring, "My deepest gratitude for your lifesaving grace, Fellow Daoist."

"It was but a trivial effort, no need for such formalities."

Eldrin (Person Name) spoke with serene detachment as he stepped onto the Cyanstone Island.

The 2 sat facing each other atop Greencliff Isle, where Qian Xuande personally poured a cup of tea for Eldrin (Person Name).

Eldrin took a small sip, then cast a glance at the heavily diminished Qian Clan, with over half their members dead or wounded. He pondered for a moment before asking, "I see your losses are substantial. What do you plan to do next?"

Qian Xuande’s expression shifted abruptly upon hearing this.

He knew full well in his heart that while Eldrin had aided him this time, the Great Tribulation was still over 20 1000 years away. There was no guarantee such timely assistance would come again.

Noticing the expression on Qian Xuande’s face, Eldrin paused briefly in thought before speaking. "The territory of the Returning Abyss Sea is relatively safe for now. If you are willing, you may accompany me there."

Qian Xuande’s expression shifted slightly with hesitation upon hearing this.

After a moment of deliberation, he spoke, "Our Qian Immortal Clan has over a 1000 members. Relocating all of them won't be an easy task."

"Then let them cross over in batches." Eldrin spoke with a composed expression. "Have clansmen above the Golden Core realm go first, then arrange for the rest to follow gradually."

Qian Xuande listened, and couldn't help but sigh softly in his heart.

He knew all too well that since the Great Cataclysm erupted, the world had been teeming with wandering yaoxian and shenling, all hunting their mortal enemies to enforce the great cycle of heavenly dao.

Once he made this choice, clansmen below the Golden Core realm would find it nearly impossible to reach the Sea of Returning Abyss unscathed.

"Very well, let them disperse in groups. We shall save as many as we can."

Qian Xuande let out a sigh, then smiled bitterly and said, "The journey ahead is perilous. The first group consists of our clan's core members. I hope you can watch over them along the way, Fellow Daoist."

"Hmm."

Eldrin (Person Name) gave a slight nod before speaking, "I shall remain on Greenrock Island for 1 month. Gather your clansmen—we depart together when the month concludes."

In the blink of an eye, 1 month had passed. The Qian Immortal Clan spent this entire month finally gathering all their clan's cultivators.

This group of cultivators numbered just over a million, yet nearly all were at the Golden Core realm or above, and most were remarkably young cultivators.

They still had at least several centuries of lifespan remaining, with hopes of reaching higher realms, thus they were designated as the family's seeds to be evacuated in the first batch.

"Are all the first evacuees gathered here?"

Gazing at the over 1,000,000 clansmen of the Qian Immortal Clan aboard the celestial-class treasure ship, Eldrin spoke with detached calm.

Qian Xuande did not answer immediately, instead turning to glance back at the Qingyan Immortal Island. An imperceptible sigh escaped his heart.

In addition to the core clansmen who had evacuated, the Qian Immortal Clan also left behind a large number of elderly cultivators and countless low-level practitioners.

These elderly cultivators, with their remaining lifespans already dwindling, chose to remain on the Cyanrock Immortal Isle for the sole purpose of protecting the Qians' hundreds of millions of low-level cultivators and mortal beings.

But in the midst of this great tribulation, how could an immortal island without the protection of an immortal easily remain safe and sound?

Qian Xuande knew full well in his heart that it wouldn't be long after his departure before Greenrock Island would draw the covetous eyes of major immortal clans and demonic forces.

Even if they scatter and retreat, how many will ultimately reach the Sea of Returning Ruin unscathed?

The Great Cataclysm erupted, and all living beings returned their cultivation to the heavens.

"This is the great Dao of the celestial cycle—none can stand against its turning."

Eldrin spoke softly, then sighed and said, "We are all those who have entered the tribulation, unable to even ensure our own safety."

"You must understand, there are limits to human strength. Even immortals have matters beyond their reach. You've sheltered the Qian Immortal Clan for over a million years—you owe them nothing more."

"The road ahead, let them walk it themselves."

"Perhaps by parting ways with immortals like you and me, and distancing themselves from the eye of the cataclysm's storm, they might gain a greater chance of survival."

Qian Xuande gave a slight nod upon hearing this.

He understood that Eldrin was right—by scattering and fleeing for their lives, at least some of them would survive.

Yet if they followed them to the Abyssal Sea, and the Abyssal Sea were to be annihilated in the great calamity, then there truly would not be the slightest shred of hope left.