Chapter 1344 : 9 Tribulations Dao Origin

The Patriarch of the Celestial Prison Clan was even more formidable. He had once opened 8 layers of heaven and earth, and was a supreme prodigy who had stepped into the realm of 9 Heavenly Tribulations.

Such an earth-shattering existence, having reached the half-step Celestial Immortal realm in combat prowess, was virtually impossible to be defeated by opponents crossing realms to challenge them.

Even if 10 Earth Immortals at the ninth level were to join forces in a coordinated assault, they would stand no chance against such a Quasi-Celestial Being. In the battle at the Western Abyss Dragon Palace, the human and deity factions held an advantage by possessing 1 additional Quasi-Celestial Being compared to the Western Abyss Dragon Palace.

To counter this, the Western Abyss Dragon Palace assembled 6 Earth Immortals at the 9th level and 12 Earth Immortals at the 8th level—powerful Ancestors all—and deployed a grand formation to barely hold their ground.

From this perspective, how incredibly difficult it must be to challenge a Half-Step Celestial Immortal.

"Those who have reached the Half-Step Celestial Immortal realm were all once peerless prodigies of their era. Like you and I, they too possessed the ability to challenge opponents far beyond their cultivation level."

"To stand against them, even a Ninth-Level Earth Immortal would struggle for self-preservation, let alone us who have barely attained the late Earth Immortal stage of combat prowess."

Eldrin murmured under his breath before finally sighing, "Though the Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace stands at the forefront, we dare not take such a grave risk."

"For if the Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace fails to stop him, I fear both you and I shall face our heavenly tribulation." Hearing this, the assembled immortals fell into a somber silence.

The master of the Ancient Azure Stream Sect let out a sigh before speaking with resignation, "To intervene in a conflict involving those at the half-step Celestial Immortal realm, sending merely 1 or 2 Earth Immortals at the late stage would be nothing but courting death."

"Unless there are over 10 late-stage Earth Immortals joining forces, or 2 to 3 cultivators with the combat prowess of a ninth-level Earth Immortal, could they offer any meaningful assistance to the Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace."

"Yes."

The Ancient Ruins Yin Sovereign also nodded, then sighed and said, "Those who have stepped into the Half-Step Celestial Immortal realm may have once possessed combat prowess no weaker than yours or mine."

"With such a vast gap in cultivation realms now, for you and I to step forward would be nothing but throwing eggs against a stone."

"Unless Fellow Daoist Guixu breaks through to the Ninth Celestial Realm, only by attaining the 10 Calamities Ascension could you possibly withstand him."

At this point, the Eldrin of the Ancient Ruins shook his head once more and said, "Still not feasible. Without an eighth-tier supreme Chaos Treasure for protection, I'm afraid merely reaching that cultivation stage would still be insufficient."

Daoist Tianyuan also let out a soft sigh, speaking with a hint of helplessness, "It seems there is little we can do to assist in this battle."

"Not necessarily."

Eldrin's gaze flickered slightly before he spoke, "Across the 100 Rivers and Seas, the great war still rages on. Several blessed lands are currently under assault by the demon tribes."

"Though we are no match for the Heavenly Prison Clan Lord, we can still cleanse the Flowing River 100 Seas."

"If we can completely cleanse the demon tribes from the 100 Streams and Seas, we may gather 20 to 30 Earth Immortal level combatants, perhaps even 1 or 2 late-stage Earth Immortals."

"By then, though the Sky Prison Clan is formidable, they would likely harbor some caution toward us. Their attention would be divided, preventing them from launching a full-scale assault on the Flowing Fire Star Palace."

"That might just work."

Upon hearing this, all the immortals nodded slightly.

Lyra nodded slightly and began, "The master of the Flowing Fire Star Palace and the lord of the Sky Prison Clan are the key figures destined to bear this celestial tribulation."

"Our strength is still far too meager to influence the course of their battle. At most, we can only provide a modicum of assistance."

"The outcome of this great calamity ultimately depends on the methods employed by its key players, not pawns like us who were swept into the cataclysm."

"Yes."

Eldrin also nodded, a faint sigh stirring in his heart.

Perhaps in the eyes of these Celestial Immortals, aside from each other, all others caught in the tribulation were but insignificant specks.

Unless Eldrin (Person Name) was willing to sacrifice himself, harnessing the power of the Yin-Yang Void Mirror to risk a desperate assault on their upper-grade World-Creation Ancient Ship, any efforts would remain fundamentally insufficient to sway the greater conflict.

Moreover, even if he were to launch a surprise attack, the defensive capabilities of the Upper Grade Sky-Opening Ancient Vessel made it nearly impossible for him to succeed.

那等上品开天古船之上的大阵，至少也得要地仙九重的攻击才能攻破。在流川百海之中，能有这个底蕴的，也就琉璃福地和流火星宫了。

At this thought, Eldrin sighed and said, "The only thing we can do now is enter seclusion to enhance our cultivation, while taking the opportunity to cleanse the demon tribes from the 100 Seas of Flowing Rivers."

"As for the final outcome, we can only resign ourselves to fate and see which of the protagonists of this great tribulation possesses greater means."

Hearing this, the Lord of the Azure River Ancient Sect could only nod. "If that is the case, we shall enter seclusion for cultivation. All matters shall be discussed after we emerge."

"Very well."

Elder of the Abyss replied with serene composure, "After 1 1000 years in seclusion, I shall transcend the Earthly Immortal Realm. All esteemed guests may witness the ceremony then."

Seeing this, Eldrin (Person Name) smiled faintly and said, "I naturally wouldn't miss it."

With those final words, the immortals soon dispersed, each beginning to digest the gains from this battle.

Eldrin arrived at the Return to Ruins Blessed Land together with Lyra, Qing Ji, Yan Zi Ji, and Lila. He first handed the Extreme Cold Immortal Raiment to Yan Zi Ji, then passed the Mysterious Abyssal Ice Sword to Lila. With a gentle smile, he said, "I see you're nearing the breakthrough to Half-Step Earth Immortal realm. These 2 Heaven-Opening Treasures shall be entrusted to you for refinement."

Thank you, my husband.

Upon hearing this, Lila (Person Name) and Yan Zi Ji (Person Name) delightedly retrieved the 2 Creation Treasures (Magic Treasure).

Both of them had now reached the Ninth Heaven of Ascendant Immortal realm, and thus each obtained another Supreme Grade Dao Origin. Their breakthrough to the Half-Step Earth Immortal stage was already within foreseeable reach.

Once they refine these 2 Heaven-Opening Treasures, their combat prowess will undoubtedly increase dramatically, likely rivaling that of a 6-Calamity Immortal.

Seeing this, Eldrin said no more. He turned his gaze to Qing Ji and Lyra, pondering for a moment before speaking, "How do you plan to distribute that single strand of Dao Origin?"

"Better give it to Lyra."

Before Lyra could speak, Qingji produced Dao Origin of Tian Yu Zi and handed it to her.

Seeing a flicker in Lyra’s gaze, Qing Ji immediately smiled and said, “With the foundation I’ve built today, even without the Origin of 9 Tribulations, I am more than capable of stepping into the 9 Tribulations Realm.”

"Even if you refine it, it will only save you some time."

"It would be far more meaningful to bestow it upon Lyra, aiding her breakthrough to the 10 Calamities Realm. That would truly constitute a crucial transformation." Upon hearing this, Eldrin immediately turned his gaze toward Lyra.

Lyra did not decline the offer. The 2 women had been bosom friends since childhood, and even when faced with such an extraordinary treasure, neither felt the slightest desire to contend for it.

She took the Dao Origin and handed the Fusang Divine Wood to Qing Ji, then said with a faint smile, "Among these 3 Primordial Foundations, I have already mastered the Great 5 Elements Infinite Rules."

"Moreover, with my innate Taiyin Immortal Body, cultivating the Primordial Chaos True Form is actually not difficult for me."

"Only the Flawless Dao Fruit requires the consolidation of 1's lifelong foundation to cultivate, and its practice is fraught with countless difficulties. I have no absolute certainty of success."

"With this 9 Calamity Dao Source in hand, I now have full confidence to cultivate 3 types of Primordial Dao Fruits, unify the triad of essence, energy, and spirit, and step into that forbidden realm of 10 Calamities."