Chapter 1417 : Spoils of the Celestial Battle

Upon hearing this, all the Immortals smiled. In this battle, they had slain seven Demon Race Earth Immortal [powerful cultivators from the demonic races who have attained the Earth Immortal realm], and their spoils were unprecedentedly rich. Setting aside the ordinary Immortal Treasure and Rare Object [rare and precious objects used by Immortals], there were quite a few World-Opening Treasure [supreme treasures of immense power, capable of influencing the fabric of reality] alone.

Among them, there were five High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure [the highest grade of Heaven-Opening Treasures, possessing world-shaking power]. The Great Wilderness Celestial Alligator [a primordial and immensely powerful alligator demon beast] contributed three of these: the God-Slaying Flying Dagger, the Heaven-Cleaving Great Axe, and the Great Wilderness Heaven-Spear. The Dragon Lord of Wei Sea also provided two: the Wei Sea Celestial Pearl and the Five Dragons Wheel, one for offense and one for defense, both being supreme treasures.

In addition, the Single Breath Sky-Fleeing Pearl was a spatial attribute supreme treasure. Although this treasure was only a Low Grade World Creation Treasure [a lower-grade treasure capable of manipulating space or creation], because spatial rarities are exceedingly scarce, its value was not inferior to that of a High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure.

Besides these several treasures, the Dragon Lord of Wei Sea possessed a Heaven-Cleaving Ancient Talisman [an ancient talisman of immense, heaven-rending power] named the 'Great Annihilation Heavenly Dragon Talisman'.

This talisman could unleash a Great Annihilation Celestial Dragon [a divine dragon of immense power] to fight, possessing the strength of a Late Stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator at the peak of the Earth Immortal realm]. It was a Deep-Seated Foundation [a foundational, legacy treasure of immense importance] treasured by the Wei Sea Dragon Palace.

Unfortunately, activating this item required channeling a vast amount of Mana [the spiritual energy used to power magical arts and treasures], needing the time for ten breaths to prepare.

That Dragon Lord of Wei Sea had his Bodyguard Supreme Treasure [a personal, life-protecting supreme treasure] seized, and was then ambushed and grievously wounded by Eldrin Chen. From start to finish, he could only desperately fend off attacks, utterly unable to spare the ten breaths required. He died without ever getting the chance to activate this treasure.

There were even more treasures below the grade of High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure. The group seized over a dozen such items, along with twelve Peerless [a supreme grade denoting unparalleled quality] Four Extremities Heaven Pillars [treasures resembling pillars that stabilize the four corners of heaven], and sixteen top-grade Fourth Grade Heaven's Pillar [a high-quality but lower-grade version of a Heaven's Pillar].

These lower-grade treasures held no appeal for Eldrin Chen. He looked at Sky Abyss Daoist and Ancient Ruins Yin Lord and said, "Among the High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure, I have already taken the God-Slaying Flying Dagger."

"From the remaining treasures, each of you may choose one." Find this and other novels at www . audio-novel.com.

Sky Abyss Daoist hastily shook his head and spoke, "In this battle, you alone slew the Dragon Lord of Wei Sea, and it was you who pursued and ultimately vanquished the Patriarch of the Alligator Clan after years of hunting. Our contributions were not that significant."

"To claim such Merit Points and take possession of a High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure would weigh heavily on my conscience."

"Do not trouble yourself with such thoughts," Eldrin Chen replied, shaking his head with a sigh. "Without the aid of you two, Lyra, Verdant Consort, and the others might not have been able to suppress the Patriarch of the Alligator Clan."

"Had he unleashed the God-Slaying Flying Dagger at that moment, he could have grievously wounded or even slain one among Lyra Jiang and her companions, or forced me to retreat, granting the Dragon Lord of Wei Sea a moment's respite to summon the Great Annihilation Celestial Dragon. The entire tide of the battle would have shifted dramatically."

"In that scenario, we would have at best achieved a pyrrhic victory, or at worst, allowed the Demonic Tribe forces to escape. Such a decisive outcome as we achieved would have been impossible."

Hearing this, everyone present nodded slightly in agreement.

The reason for this complete victory lay not only in Eldrin Chen's unexpectedly swift slaying of the Dragon Lord of Wei Sea, but also in the relentless pressure the others maintained on the Patriarch of the Alligator Clan throughout the conflict.

The combined might of seven individuals—Lyra Jiang, Verdant Consort, Nyssa Qu, Yvonne the Violet Consort, Lila, Sky Abyss Daoist, and Ancient Ruins Yin Lord—rivaled the power of a weaker Earth Immortal Great Perfection expert.

Under the crushing weight of such force, the Patriarch of the Alligator Clan was driven back step by step. This allowed Eldrin Chen to focus entirely on eliminating the Dragon Lord of Wei Sea, paving the way for the smooth and decisive conclusion of the battle.

Upon reflection, the Ancient Ruins Yin Lord spoke, "In that case, I shall accept with gratitude and not refuse your offer."

With those words, Ancient Ruins Yin Lord took possession of the Single Breath Sky-Fleeing Pearl [a spatial treasure that allows for instantaneous flight].

During the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic event of immense scale], Ancient Ruins Yin Lord had already obtained the High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure [a supreme treasure of the highest grade] known as the Yin-Yang Annihilation Treasure Vase [a vase capable of unleashing the annihilating power of Yin and Yang].

Now that he possessed a High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure, he was in no immediate hurry to exchange for such a treasure, and thus chose the Single Breath Sky-Fleeing Pearl first.

The Single Breath Sky-Fleeing Pearl is a Spatial Spiritual Treasure [a treasure that manipulates space]. Once activated, Ancient Ruins Yin Lord's ability to preserve his life would be greatly enhanced. Even the Netherworld Ghost Progenitor, who is at the Earth Immortal Nine Layers [the ninth level of the Earth Immortal realm], would likely find it difficult to threaten him.

Sky Abyss Daoist pondered briefly before taking the Heaven-Cleaving Great Axe and said, "This artifact possesses the power of World Creation [the ability to cleave chaos and initiate creation]. I shall take it to serve as the supreme treasure guarding our mountain."

Eldrin Chen nodded upon hearing this. Among the several Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure [supreme treasures of the highest grade], the Heaven-Cleaving Great Axe possessed the greatest might. Its sole flaw was being somewhat unwieldy. Seeing that the two had each selected a supreme treasure, Eldrin Chen offered no further comment.

The remaining treasures were the Great Wilderness Heaven-Spear [a celestial spear imbued with the power of the primordial wilderness], the Great Annihilation Heavenly Dragon Talisman [a talisman containing the annihilating power of a heavenly dragon], the Wei Sea Celestial Pearl [a celestial pearl from the Wei Sea], and the Five Dragons Wheel [a wheel artifact powered by five dragons].

Among the family's current Earth Immortal [Earth Immortal realm cultivators], Eldrin Chen possessed the Profound Yang Heaven-Entombing Saber and the Infernal Prison War Halberd, and thus lacked no High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure.

Lyra Jiang had the Bodyguard Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure for personal defense] known as the Celestial Prison Divine Flame Shield and the Profound Yin Heaven-Slaying Sword, and likewise had no immediate need for a High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure.

Among the remaining individuals, Verdant Consort, Nyssa Qu, Yvonne the Violet Consort, and Lila all required such treasures.

After a moment of contemplation, Eldrin Chen gave the Five Dragons Wheel to Verdant Consort and the Wei Sea Celestial Pearl to Nyssa Qu to serve as their Bodyguard Supreme Treasure.

As for the remaining Great Wilderness Heaven-Spear, its attributes were incompatible with those of Lila and Yvonne the Violet Consort. Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before saying, "Our gains this time are substantial, including materials from two Late Stage Earth Immortal [cultivators who have reached the late stage of the Earth Immortal realm, a high level of cultivation]."

"In a while, I will make a trip to the Violet Flame Abode of Bliss [a blessed land of cultivation] to request the use of its Earth Vein [a powerful ley line of terrestrial spiritual energy] and see if I can forge suitable treasures for each of you." Upon hearing this, the two women couldn't help but smile.

Since their breakthrough into the Earth Immortal Realm [a profound stage of cultivation where one becomes an immortal tied to the earth], their Deep-Seated Foundation [the fundamental spiritual and physical basis of a cultivator's power] had been exceptionally solid, rivaling that of some cultivators at the Earth Immortal Sixth Layer [the sixth tier within the Earth Immortal realm].

Unfortunately, lacking powerful Divine Ability [supernatural techniques and powers] and treasures, their combat prowess was likely among the lowest even within the Earth Immortal Sixth Layer.

Returning to the matter at hand, after distributing the most precious treasures and storing away the Great Annihilation Heavenly Dragon Talisman, Eldrin Chen addressed the group, "As for the remaining treasures, you may exchange for them based on your contributions in battle."

Upon hearing this, Skywind and Six Stars [a title meaning 'Master of Six Stars'] felt a surge of joy. They each promptly selected a Mid-Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure [a mid-tier treasure of immense power, capable of 'opening the heavens'].

Sky Feather and Void-Refining Immortal [a title meaning 'Immortal who Refines the Void'] also seized this opportunity to exchange for a World-Opening Treasure [a treasure of great power, capable of 'opening worlds'].

Eldrin Chen understood that, given the solidity of their foundations, these two would likely attempt to break through into the Earth Immortal Realm within the next ten thousand years.

After a moment of contemplation, he retrieved two External Elixir [a powerful pill that can be consumed externally to aid cultivation] from his sleeve and offered them.

The two glanced at the pills, a flicker of gratitude stirring within them. Sky Feather Immortal spoke, "For our in-laws to offer such support, Sky Feather is deeply grateful."

"There is no need for such formality," Eldrin Chen replied with a gentle smile. "Setting aside our familial ties through marriage, we share a friendship spanning over one hundred thousand years. Why would I not lend my support where I am able?"

Hearing this, both sighed softly. "Regardless, this kindness shall not be forgotten. We will find a way to repay it in the future."

Eldrin Chen offered no further words, merely nodding with a quiet smile.

Before long, the treasures were fully distributed, and the assembled Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and achieved immortality] gradually took their leave.

After the others departed, Eldrin Chen did not proceed immediately to the Violet Flame Abode of Bliss. Instead, he returned to his Cultivation Cave [a secluded chamber used for meditation and cultivation] to enter seclusion, directing his divine sense into the depths of the Abyssal Realm.

More than forty thousand years had passed since the World Creation [the act of creating a new world or realm]. Within the Earth Immortal World [a world created and governed by an Earth Immortal cultivator] he had opened, the Imperial Lord [a title for a supreme ruler of a realm] positions within the Six Heavens and Seven Realms had finally been completely filled.

Sensing the burgeoning power of the Abyssal Grand Realm, a ripple of profound calm passed over Eldrin Chen's brow, his expression settling into one of serene acceptance.

Within the current Six Heavens and Seven Realms, the majority of the thirteen Imperial Lord seats were now occupied. The chosen individuals were, in some ways, expected, yet in others, held an element of surprise. Support the author by reading on audio novel.com.