Chapter 1388 : The Unwritten Rules of Immortals

Divine Lord Glaze [the divine lord of the Glazed Abode of Bliss] offered a faint smile and shook her head, saying, "If one possessing Celestial Immortal Aptitude [a constitution with the potential to reach the Celestial Immortal realm] were to be snuffed out by others so easily, then do you think the two Grotto-Heaven [a superior realm of existence, a paradise for cultivation] of Western Qi and Divine Abyss would have allowed the Lord of the Western Abyss Dragon Palace to survive until now?"

"That is true."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen let out a sigh of relief.

Seeing his reaction, Divine Lord Glaze continued, "Those who have reached the Heavenly Immortal Paragon [the pinnacle of the Heavenly Immortal realm] are lofty figures who generally cannot bring themselves to lower their dignity and strike against juniors."

"Even if they cast aside their dignity to act against the younger generation, they cannot simply do as they please."

"Otherwise, if they could kill the promising seeds of the Human Race and the Divine Race, then the Heaven Immortal [a powerful immortal realm above Earth Immortal] of the Human Race and Divine Race could likewise disregard all decorum and utterly exterminate the rising stars of the Demonic Tribe."

"If things continued down that path, with Heaven Immortal slaying Earth Immortal [an immortal realm below Heaven Immortal], Great Luo [a supreme immortal realm] butchering Heaven Immortal, and Dao Ancestor [the progenitor of a Dao lineage] slaughtering all the disciples of their rivals, wouldn't that throw everything into utter chaos?"

"Moreover, we Immortal [beings who have attained immortality] possess eternal life. Over hundreds of thousands, even millions of years, relationships become intricately intertwined. Which individual with the potential to reach Heaven Immortal does not have a powerful patron backing them?"

"Killing one or two might be tolerated, but if they dared to act with reckless abandon, not only would the Celestial Court [the heavenly court governing immortals] and the two Grotto-Heaven not permit it, even the Demon Race Celestial Court [the demonic counterpart to the Celestial Court] would intervene to stop them."

"Unless the Celestial Court, the Celestial Court, and the Divine Court [the divine counterpart to the Celestial Court] were to engage in a full-scale war, the sovereigns of the Immortal Domain [the realm of immortals] would not allow them to run amok." Continue reading this story at audio‑novel.com.

Divine Lord Glaze [the divine lord of the Glazed Abode of Bliss] spoke in a measured tone, then said, "Therefore, among us Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality], contending with those of the same realm is the primary rule." "This is one of the most fundamental principles within the Immortal Domain [the realm where immortals reside]."

"Then I am relieved."

Eldrin Chen let out a sigh of relief, feeling the immense pressure in his heart suddenly lessen.

Seeing this, Divine Lord Glaze glanced at Eldrin Chen once more, a thoughtful look in her eyes as she continued, "However, you must not let your guard down." "Although Heavenly Immortal Paragon [the supreme beings among Heavenly Immortals] would find it beneath their dignity to act personally, prodigies like you who have stepped into the Forbidden Realm [a legendary state of cultivation surpassing normal limits] have always faced a high probability of an untimely demise."

"These Grotto-Heaven [self-contained paradises and power bases of mighty cultivators] may not personally move against you, but if you attempt to break through to the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of Heavenly Immortals], they will certainly come to obstruct your path."

"Even if you attempt your breakthrough during the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial], they will most likely scheme against you from the shadows." "I understand."

Eldrin Chen nodded, his heart tightening with renewed vigilance.

With the precedents of Lord of the Western Abyss Dragon Palace and Divine Lord Ye Ruins serving as stark warnings, his wariness towards these two Grotto-Heaven—the Western Qi and the Divine Abyss—grew severalfold.

Pushing these thoughts aside, Eldrin Chen thought of Nyssa Qu and could not help but ask, "How is my wife faring now?" "Quite well."

Divine Lord Glaze replied with a gentle smile, "After the Great Tribulation concluded, she successfully broke through to the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of Earth Immortals]. By my reckoning, it should be about time for her to emerge from seclusion."

As they were speaking, a woman draped in Nyssa's aura stepped forward. Upon seeing Eldrin Chen, her heart swelled with joy.

The newcomer was indeed Nyssa Qu. After exchanging a glance, Nyssa Qu bowed respectfully to Divine Lord Glaze and said, "Greetings, Divine Lord [a title for a powerful immortal lord]."

Divine Lord Glaze gave a slight nod and then spoke, "Since your cultivation base has been consolidated, I am at ease."

Only then did Eldrin Chen realize that Nyssa Qu had already stepped into the realm of Earth Immortal [a powerful immortal who has transcended mortality and attained a profound connection with the earth]. Furthermore, judging from her aura, she had likely opened the Ninefold Heavens and Earth [a legendary and immensely powerful foundational realm for an Earth Immortal].

Thinking of this, a wave of delight washed over Eldrin Chen's heart.

Seeing this, Divine Lord Glaze said, "You two have been parted for so long. Stay here in the Glazed Blessed Land for a while." "Afterwards, whether Nyssa returns to your Abyssal Abode of Bliss or remains here in the Glazed Blessed Land, the decision is yours to make." "Many thanks, Divine Lord."

Eldrin Chen offered a slight bow of gratitude. He understood the reasons why Divine Lord Glaze was willing to let Nyssa Qu depart with him. First, after Nyssa Qu's breakthrough to Earth Immortal, she now possessed a significant measure of self-preservation ability.

Second, it was because Eldrin Chen's own strength was extraordinary; he was truly qualified to protect Nyssa Qu. In the following days, Eldrin Chen spent time with Nyssa Qu within the Glazed Blessed Land.

Remembering the Nine Tribulations Thunder Fruit [a legendary spiritual fruit that has endured nine heavenly tribulations] he carried, he could not help but ask Nyssa Qu, "Nyssa, in your judgment, is Divine Lord Glaze someone of absolute reliability?"

Without a moment's hesitation, Nyssa Qu replied, "The Divine Lord holds the grace of having remade my life. She is also of my own lineage. If even she cannot be trusted, then I fear there are few in this world who can be."

"I understand."

Eldrin Chen nodded, then informed Nyssa Qu about the matter of the Nine Tribulations Thunder Fruit. After listening, Nyssa Qu said joyfully, "With the Divine Lord's innate talent, aided by the Nine Tribulations Thunder Fruit, the chance of achieving the Primordial Foundation [the most perfect and stable foundation for a cultivator's future path] is extremely high."

"If you use this to trade with her, she will certainly not treat you unfairly."

With Nyssa Qu's guarantee, Eldrin Chen let go of the last trace of worry in his heart.

That very day, Nyssa Qu took him to find Divine Lord Glaze and relayed the news of the Nine Tribulations Thunder Fruit. "This treasure... you truly intend to give it to me?"

Divine Lord Glaze gazed at the Nine Tribulations Thunder Fruit before her, a subtle shimmer of light swirling within her beautiful eyes. For the best reading experience, visit audio–novel.com.

Eldrin Chen nodded and stated plainly, "Given the Divine Lord's life-redeeming grace towards Nyssa, even offering up this Nine Tribulations Thunder Fruit would be only fitting."

Divine Lord Glaze smiled faintly and said, "Nyssa is not only your wife but also the hope of my Immortal Clam Race [a race of immortal beings with clam ancestry]; we cannot calculate it that way."

As she spoke, Divine Lord Glaze looked at Eldrin Chen and said, "A Peerless [a grade of treasure of unparalleled rarity and power] Heaven-Opening Immortal Medicine [a legendary medicinal herb capable of opening the path to immortality] like this has a value that is fundamentally immeasurable." "Even with the wealth of my Glazed Blessed Land, there is only one other treasure that can rival it."

Pausing here, Divine Lord Glaze pondered for a moment before continuing, "Let it be this way then. After I cultivate the Taiyi True Body [a supreme physical body aligned with the primordial unity of the cosmos], I will be able to nurture a Seven-Colored Divine Pearl [a divine pearl imbued with the power of seven colors] of the Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure [a supreme-grade magical artifact capable of opening the heavens] rank."

"This pearl possesses extraordinary and wondrous uses. It can be used to refine Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure and External Elixir [a special type of elixir that stores vast amounts of spiritual energy for later use]. If used in alchemy, a single one can increase the chance of successfully cultivating the Taiyi True Body [a profound and powerful physical cultivation state] by one-tenth. Its value is nearly equivalent to this medicinal fruit."

"What if I give this item to you then?" Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a slight stir in his heart.

The Seven-Colored Divine Pearl has remarkable and versatile applications. Moreover, it can be used to refine External Elixir [a special type of elixir that stores vast amounts of spiritual energy for later use]. Strictly speaking, its uses are broader than those of the Nine Tribulations Thunder Fruit, making it even more scarce and precious.

Therefore, without hesitation, Eldrin Chen immediately spoke: "As Divine Lord [a title for a powerful immortal being] suggests."

At this point, Eldrin Chen paused thoughtfully for a moment before continuing: "I also wish to establish a long-term trade agreement with the Glazed Blessed Land."

"Oh?"

Divine Lord Glaze's eyes flickered slightly. She looked at Eldrin Chen with a faint smile and said, "I heard from Solara and the others that your Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule Power [a supreme divine ability to manipulate primordial chaos energy] can refine External Elixir [a special type of elixir that stores vast amounts of spiritual energy for later use] capable of storing several times one's own Mana [the spiritual energy or power used by cultivators]."

"The trade you wish to make on this visit is undoubtedly related to these External Elixir [special elixirs that store vast amounts of spiritual energy]."

"Precisely," Eldrin Chen nodded and then stated, "The Vast Sea Divine Pearl from the Glazed Blessed Land is the optimal material for refining External Elixir [special elixirs that store vast amounts of spiritual energy]."

"Hmm." Divine Lord Glaze gave a slight nod of her head, then considered her words carefully. "Currently, more than half of the Vast Sea Divine Pearl within our Blessed Land [a realm of concentrated spiritual energy and paradise] have already been traded to the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven [a mystical cave paradise realm]."

"However, I can promise you this: from now on, half of all Vast Sea Divine Pearl [a divine pearl containing the essence of the vast sea] refined at the seventh Peerless [a supreme grade of magical treasure] rank and above will be entrusted to you."

As she spoke, Divine Lord Glaze paused thoughtfully for a moment before continuing, "Yet, for the External Elixir [a potent pill refined from external materials to aid cultivation] that are successfully forged, I hope you will also give priority in supplying them to my Glazed Blessed Land [a paradisiacal realm of crystalline beauty and spiritual abundance]."

"Naturally, I shall offer you a fair and equitable price in return." Find thousands of chapters at site: audio-novel.com.