Chapter 1310 : Parting at the Source

Before parting, Eldrin arrived atop the Celestial Demon Isle. Gazing at the dragon veins coursing through this immortal island, a flicker of delight surfaced in his expression.

Upon this Celestial Demon Island lay a wood-attributed earth vein of the highest immortal grade—1 of the 5 elemental earth veins required to cultivate the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body.

The preciousness of such an earth vein goes without saying.

Eldrin (Person Name) coveted it greatly, yet considering the circumstances of the Sky Demon Sea, he ultimately sought out the Path of the Void-Enlightened Ancient Buddha.

"To be frank, this supreme-grade Eldrin Earth Vein is of great use to me. I intend to extract it to cultivate my Immortal Body."

"However, this would cause the Yi Wood Qi in the Sky Demon Sea to diminish by 30 percent over the next several 100 1000 years. Thus, I must inform you of this matter in advance."

The Void Enlightenment Ancient Buddha sighed upon hearing this, then spoke: "Our path of cultivation as immortals and deities is but a continuous consumption of the world's primordial qi and resources."

"Someone like you, who so easily refines an entire earth vein, causes no small harm to the world itself."

"This karmic burden is not light. Should you achieve greatness in the future, you must repay this debt of causality, lest you ultimately face a calamity of cosmic proportions."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) revealed a grave expression. He understood all too well that refining the earth's veins in such a manner would inevitably incur immense karmic retribution.

In the ages since the fall of Patriarch Suwei, the supreme-grade Gengjin Earth Vein in the Suwei Sea remained untamed for thousands of years precisely because ordinary Earth Immortals dared not bear such karmic burden.

Refining an ultimate-grade earth vein would inflict severe damage upon an entire sea region, rendering it unable to recover for at least several 100 1000 years. Even the primordial qi of heaven and earth would be drastically depleted.

An ordinary Earth Immortal Patriarch who refines it would inevitably face a great calamity during their next Heavenly Tribulation, with the likelihood of perishing significantly increased.

Eldrin’s actions would also incur immense karmic retribution from heaven and earth. Fortunately, he was shielded by 3 strands of virtue-clearing light, which could partially neutralize the karmic backlash, ensuring he faced no immediate grave peril.

Yet even so, if he failed to settle this karma before the next great tribulation, calamity qi would inevitably cling to his being, marking him as 1 of the primary targets for the great reckoning.

At this thought, Eldrin nodded in profound agreement and said, "Thank you for your guidance, fellow Daoist. If I achieve success in my cultivation in the future, I shall naturally repay the favor to the Qing Cang Immortal Realm."

With those words, Eldrin hesitated no longer. He immediately activated the Yin-Yang Void Mirror, harnessing its boundless world-sundering power to seize this supreme-grade earth vein.

After completing this step, Eldrin hesitated no longer and immediately set off for the Sea of Returning Abyss.

Returning to the Abyssal Sea, Eldrin had the army properly settled before making his way back to the Abyssal Haven blessed land.

After returning to the Abyssal Chasm, Eldrin first planted the 5 Post-Heavenly Spiritual Roots, using the Primordial Purple Qi to unlock their advancement shackles. He then gathered with Lyra, Qing Ji, Yan Zi Ji, and Lila.

Gazing at his wives, Eldrin retrieved several Dao Origins and began distributing them. "This time, we have obtained a total of 8 Dao Origins."

"I shall keep the Dao Source of Youtai'ao for myself, while the remainder I intend to distribute between Lyra (Person Name) and Qingji." Upon hearing this, Lyra (Person Name) and Qingji remained expressionless, whereas Lila (Person Name) and Yan Zijie both fell into contemplative silence.

This is a supreme-grade Dao Source. If either of them could refine just 1, they would likely break through to the 9th Heaven of Ascendant Immortality in an extremely short time—perhaps even catch a glimpse of the Quasi-Terrestrial Immortal realm.

Before either of them could speak, Eldrin said, "You've only reached the seventh level of Immortal Ascension. There's no need to rush into refining the Supreme-grade Dao Origin just yet."

"This time, I intend to pool our resources to cultivate 2 supreme immortals."

Lila and Lyra both gave a slight nod upon hearing this.

A smile graced Yan Zijis lips as she spoke, "By concentrating the use of the Dao Source, we might just be able to forge a warrior with the combat prowess of an 8-Calamity, or even a 9-Calamity Immortal."

"My sister Lila and I still have low cultivation levels, so it would indeed be better to refine the superior-grade Dao Source first." "Since you have no objections, I am relieved."

Seeing this, Eldrin couldn't help but smile faintly before turning his gaze toward the remaining Dao Origins.

The remaining 7 Dao Origins were respectively the Purple Radiance Thunder Dragon, the 5 Elements Celestial Dragon, and the Taicang Black Fish. Among these 7 Dao Origins, the Purple Radiance Thunder Dragon's Dao Origin was the most precious.

Eldrin fell into brief contemplation, weighing his thoughts before speaking. "Lyra's innate talent is on par with my own. Moreover, she cultivates mastery over 5 distinct laws of power."

"I intend to entrust all of the Dao Origins of the 5 Elements Heavenly Dragons to Lyra (Person Name). Perhaps this will aid her in cultivating the '5 Elements Limitless Rule'."

Upon hearing this, Qing Ji gave a slight nod.

Lyra (Person Name) wielded the power of 5 divine laws, having once trodden the path of the Primordial Chaos and Infinite Rules.

However, the Great Path stands alone. Once she embarks on this journey, she will inevitably contend with Eldrin for dominion over the Great Path in the days to come.

Hence, Lyra ultimately abandoned the path of Chaos Non-Polarity and instead embarked upon the 5 Elements Non-Polarity Path.

The 5 Elements Path of Limitlessness, which also leads directly to the Primordial Chaos Realm, ultimately fell half a step short when compared to Eldrin’s Path of Chaotic Limitlessness.

Of course, the path of cultivation would be slightly less arduous for those who did not follow the Way of Primordial Chaos.

According to Eldrin's estimation, after Lyra refined the Dao Origin of the 5 Elements Heavenly Dragon, it should be sufficient for her to comprehend the 5 Elements Infinite Rule. Her combat power would also barely reach the threshold of a 9-Calamity Immortal.

Though he had merely touched the threshold, it was, after all, the realm of the 9 Tribulations Immortal. Once the breakthrough was achieved, it was destined to shake heaven and earth.

If she were to wait until her Lunar Immortal Body and Dao Fruit both reached the Heaven-Opening Realm, her combat prowess would at least rank among the peak of 9-Calamity Immortals, potentially even far surpassing the domain of 9-Calamity Immortals.

Eldrin knew little about this matter, but from what he understood, the realm beyond the 9 Tribulations Immortal seemed to be an untouchable mythical taboo.

"Without reaching that realm, it is beyond description."

"Perhaps only when I 1 day step into that realm will I comprehend what manner of existence it truly is."

Eldrin pondered inwardly before asking Lyra, "How long might it take for you to fully comprehend the 5 Elements Infinite Dao, my lady?"

Lyra fell into a brief contemplation before speaking, "The power of the 5 Elements rules grows increasingly difficult to comprehend as 1 advances. Even with the aid of a supreme-grade Dao Source, it will undoubtedly require a considerable amount of time."

"Swiftly, it would take 5 1000 years; if slow, 1 might well spend 10 1000 years of effort."

Eldrin nodded slightly and then spoke, "Comprehending the principles of the 5 Elements' Infinity is the pivotal key to forging the foundation of a 9-Calamity Immortal."

"This tribulation transcendence, if you fail to achieve breakthrough, you must remember not to leave seclusion." "I understand."

Lyra nodded, her expression turning grave.

She knew in her heart that if she missed this chance to achieve the Great Dao, it would mean she was never destined for enlightenment. After this, it would be nearly impossible for her to attain cultivation success.

Seeing that Lyra agreed, Eldrin handed the Dao Origins of the Dark Tai Cang Fish and the Purple Radiance Thunder Dragon to Qing Ji, then said: "The Dao Origin of the Dark Tai Cang Fish can help nourish the Green Lotus Celestial Body."

"The Dao Origin of the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon can split into water and fire forces—it should allow 1 to comprehend 2 distinct principles."