Chapter 1315 : A Meeting of Immortal Titans

A Supreme-Grade Earth Vein [a top-tier spiritual land formation that gathers and channels the earth's vital energies] that he urgently needed was not something Eldrin Chen could simply walk away from.

He immediately departed from the Returning Abyss Sea Region, flying for several years before finally arriving within the Earth Spring Sea.

Within these waters, the Earth Spring Patriarch had been waiting for quite some time.

Upon seeing Eldrin Chen, his pupils contracted slightly. He immediately cupped his hands and said, "My congratulations, Fellow Daoist. Having now stepped into the realm of a Nine Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has survived nine heavenly tribulations, signifying profound foundation and potential], it seems the path to the Great Encompassing [the Great Encompassing Realm, a legendary stage of cultivation] lies open before you."

"You flatter me,"

Eldrin Chen replied with a modest smile. "Within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain, there are over a hundred Grotto-Heaven [self-contained pocket realms of immense spiritual density], and the number of Celestial Immortal Great Power [powerful cultivators who have ascended to the Celestial Immortal realm] reaches several hundred."

"Among these great powers, more than thirty percent once forged foundations as Nine Tribulations Immortal. Yet, they still have not managed to step into the Great Encompassing Realm."

"What virtue or ability do I possess to stand out from such a crowd?"

"You are far too humble, Fellow Daoist,"

the Earth Spring Patriarch said with a light chuckle. "I believe that with your innate talent, you will at the very least become a peerless Celestial Immortal. The Great Encompassing Realm is a possibility within your grasp." Find this and other novels at audi0-n0vel.c0m.

With those words, the pleasantries between the two came to an end.

Eldrin Chen cast a glance at the Earth Spring Immortal Isle and spoke, "Fellow Daoist, this Earth Spring Immortal Isle is situated upon an ultimate-grade Bulwark Earth Vein. Its value is likely comparable to a World-Opening Treasure."

"Today, you are entrusting it to me. What treasure would you require in exchange?"

Hearing this, the Earth Spring Patriarch revealed a faint smile.

Instead of answering immediately, he retrieved from his sleeve a mass of dark, brownish, and profoundly mysterious energy [a primordial form of spiritual essence] and handed it to Eldrin Chen.

"I have heard that you, Fellow Daoist, have been seeking this particular treasure in recent years?"

"This is... ultimate-grade Bulwark Earth Source Energy [the pure, condensed essence of the Earth element, vital for high-level cultivation and forging]!"

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted slightly, a look of astonishment crossing his features.

He took a deep breath and said, "I am indeed in urgent need of this item. Please name your price, Fellow Daoist."

The Earth Spring Patriarch merely smiled, placed the ultimate-grade Bulwark Earth Source Energy into Eldrin Chen's hands, and spoke with calm detachment.

"This top-grade Bulwark Earth Source Energy [a potent spiritual essence embodying the unyielding nature of earth] and the top-grade Bulwark Earth Vein [a powerful underground spiritual energy channel], I can bestow upon you, Fellow Daoist. However, I have one request."

"I wish that after the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic era of conflict ordained by fate] concludes, you, Fellow Daoist, would have the authority to grant that Pale Nether Blessed Land [a land blessed with spiritual energy and connected to the underworld] to this old man."

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly as he instantly grasped the Earth Spring Patriarch's scheme.

As a rogue cultivator, the Earth Spring Patriarch's cultivation base had always been the Earth Spring Immortal Isle.

This was not an issue initially. However, ever since his breakthrough to the Earth Immortal [a high-level immortal realm where one's power is deeply connected to the earth] two hundred thousand years ago, the Spiritual Vein [a concentrated flow of spiritual energy within the earth] and Earth Vein [a geological channel that influences spiritual energy and fortune] of the Earth Spring Immortal Isle had become insufficient for his needs.

The very reason the Earth Spring Patriarch had entered this tribulation was to secure a blessed Earthly Path [a cultivation method aligned with the element of earth] site, laying the groundwork to establish his own sect.

Although the Earth Spring Patriarch currently held the Pale Nether Blessed Land, this Blessed Land [a territory naturally abundant with spiritual energy and favorable fortune] had been conquered through a joint effort. The greatest share of Merits [a metaphysical currency representing virtuous deeds and karmic contribution] belonged to the Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance, the Glazed Blessed Land, the Great Mystery Divine Spirit, and others.

Once the Great Tribulation ended, a final redistribution was inevitable.

In this situation, to secure the Pale Nether Blessed Land for himself, the Earth Spring Patriarch sought to gain special favor through Eldrin Chen.

Having grasped this point, Eldrin Chen fell into deep contemplation.

The value of the Pale Nether Blessed Land [a land imbued with yin and cold spiritual energies] was not insignificant. However, Eldrin Chen already possessed the Returning Abyss Blessed Land, and the Lingering Sun Blessed Land was also within his grasp.

Under such circumstances, the Pale Nether Blessed Land, located far across several sea regions, was not something Eldrin Chen absolutely needed. It could indeed be relinquished.

Among the other Earth Immortal [powerful cultivators who have merged their spirit with the earth], Sun Consort hailed from the top-tier Glazed Blessed Land, and the Great Mystery Divine Spirit also had its own Earthly Path [a cultivation method focused on harmonizing with the earth's energies] cultivation ground. Neither required a separate Path-Field [a specialized cultivation domain], so they would surely be willing to cede this Blessed Land.

Having thought this through, Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. After a moment's consideration, he spoke, "I can decide to hand this Blessed Land over to you."

"However, the value of the Pale Nether Blessed Land far surpasses that of a mere Supreme-Grade Earth Vein [a top-quality spiritual energy vein within the earth] and a single strand of supreme-grade source energy." Original English translation available at audi novel.com.

"You will still need to make arrangements with the Great Mystery Divine Spirit and the Glazed Blessed Land, and extend courtesies to the various Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators on the verge of becoming full Earth Immortals] who participated in the battle."

"I understand,"

Earth Spring Patriarch replied with a bitter smile, knowing he would still have to pay a hefty price.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen continued, "The Verdant Stream Ancient Sect now faces imminent peril. We will likely face arduous battles ahead. If you can accumulate sufficient Merits [a metaphysical currency representing virtuous deeds and good karma], I can decide to grant you the Pale Nether Blessed Land."

Upon hearing this, Earth Spring Patriarch [a powerful Earth Immortal cultivator] let out a slight sigh of relief, yet his expression grew profoundly grave.

Recalling the siege of Verdant Stream Ancient Sect [an ancient and venerable cultivation sect], he spoke without hesitation: "With Verdant Stream Ancient Sect now teetering on the brink of collapse, can we truly stand by and do nothing?"

"It is not a matter of unwillingness, but of inability,"

Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful cultivator] replied with a bitter laugh, sighing as he continued. "At present, Sun Consort [a powerful female cultivator] is still digesting her recent gains, Great Mystery Divine Spirit [a powerful divine entity] is attempting a breakthrough to the Middle Stage Earth Immortal [a high level of cultivation], and my own wife is in secluded cultivation, refining a Path Source [a rare spiritual object containing the essence of a cultivation path]."

"With just the two of us, rushing to their aid would be nothing but a fool's errand, a march to our doom."

"We must find another way, another path to turn the tide."

"Alas."

Earth Spring Patriarch sighed deeply, forced to concede the point. "Thousand Dragon Lake [a powerful and hostile faction] holds a blood feud with us. Once Verdant Stream Ancient Sect falls, we will undoubtedly be their next target."

Eldrin Chen felt a weight settle in his heart. The situation was clear to any who cared to see: the destruction of Verdant Stream Ancient Sect would inevitably bring the storm to the shores of the Returning Abyss Sea Region [the sea region under Eldrin Chen's protection].

Contemplating this grim reality, Eldrin Chen spoke with solemn resolve. "For now, we can only bide our time and watch for an opening, a chance for fortune's wheel to turn."

With those words spoken, Eldrin Chen said no more.

He then activated the Primordial One Energy Grasping Hand and extracted the supreme-grade Bulwark Earth Vein from within the Earth Spring Immortal Isle.

After completing this step, Eldrin Chen spoke, "In my estimation, it is likely that within a thousand years, the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect will fall."

"If the Demon Race attacks after a millennium, Fellow Daoist, you may come to my Returning Abyss Sea Region. With the protection of the Cosmic Stellar Formation, we might be able to hold them off for a time."

Earth Spring Patriarch's eyes flickered, and he nodded immediately. "Thank you for the reminder, Fellow Daoist. If the situation truly becomes untenable, please remember the old adage: as long as the green hills remain, there will never be a shortage of firewood."

"I understand."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, understanding Earth Spring Patriarch's meaning: to abandon the Returning Abyss Sea Region and flee alone if the critical moment arrived.

However, the Returning Abyss Sea Region was a domain Eldrin Chen had nurtured for seventy thousand years. Within it lay countless treasures, including many Spiritual Root in the midst of advancement, as well as billions of clansmen, family, and close friends.

Unless absolutely forced to the brink, Eldrin Chen would never abandon it.

Seeing the resolve in Eldrin Chen's expression, Earth Spring Patriarch understood his stance. He cupped his hands and said, "Our purpose here is fulfilled. This old man shall return now to continue his cultivation."

"Very well. Until we meet again."

Eldrin Chen gave a nod, bidding farewell to Earth Spring Patriarch there and then.

After parting ways with Earth Spring Patriarch, he made his way back to the Returning Abyss Sea Region.

Upon his return to the Returning Abyss Sea Region, Eldrin Chen immediately retrieved the five supreme-grade source energies: Metallic Gold, First Wood, Blazing Third Fire, Positive Water, and Bulwark Earth. He then began cultivating his Innate Divine Ability, 'Primordial One Energy'.

As an Innate Divine Ability of Eldrin Chen's own creation, this Primordial One Energy was, from its inception, a supreme-level Divine Ability of the orthodox lineage. Support the author by reading on audi0-n0vel.c0m.