Chapter 1356 : Hidden Peril

This Daoist of the Returning Abyss possessed extraordinary talent, and his chances of 1 day ascending to the Celestial Immortal realm were by no means insignificant.

However, to set foot in the Celestial Immortal Realm, 1 must not only rely on their own foundation and accumulated strength—the Tribulation of Obstructed Path from the grotto-heaven is an even greater, monumental barrier to overcome.

Noticing the gaze of the Blazing Flame Fairy, Eldrin felt his heart sink slightly as he clearly realized the implication.

However, Eldrin was still far from reaching the Celestial Immortal realm, so discussing this now was rather unnecessary.

He feigned a moment of contemplation before sighing softly. "It seems that for us immortals, the path to becoming a Celestial Immortal is fraught with countless trials and tribulations."

"Hmm."

Flameflow Fairy nodded with profound understanding, a blossoming smile gracing her lips as she said, "Your Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) and our Blazing Ember Star Palace are both powers within the Flowing River 100 Seas. It would be wise for us to support 1 another more closely in the days to come."

"Not at all, it's all thanks to your esteemed palace's support."

Eldrin smiled faintly and spoke courteously.

As the 2 conversed to this point, Eldrin had largely grasped the full scope of this tribulation and comprehended the true strength of Liuchuan Baihai.

It must be admitted that the reason the Sky Prison Clan chose to pull Flowing Fire Star into the tribulation this time was not only because the Star Palace Lord was merely an ordinary Half-Step Celestial Immortal, but also because the strength of Flowing Fire Star was far too lacking.

Within the vast expanse of the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea, there exist 30-3 heavenly layers of oceanic realms. Though the Flowing Rivers 100 Seas constitute 1 of these 30-3 layers, their overall strength ranks 30-third—placing them at the very bottom of the hierarchy.

If the resources of the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea ranked among the lowest in the entire Vast Azure Immortal Domain, then the resources of the Flowing River 100 Seas were similarly among the poorest within the Flowing River 100 Seas.

Throughout the entire Flowing Rivers and 100 Seas, there were only 8 known Blessed Lands openly recognized: the Star Palace Blessed Land, the Azure River Blessed Land, the Glazed Jade Blessed Land, the Fading Sun Blessed Land, the White Nether Blessed Land, the Great Mystery Blessed Land, and the Bright Moon Blessed Land.

In the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea, some of the top-tier colossal sea regions spanned dozens of times the area of the Guixu Sea, with over a dozen blessed lands nestled within them.

Among the 30-3 sea realms like Liuchuan Baihai, the most prosperous ones boasted over a 100 blessed lands, while even the smaller ones began with a dozen or so.

In all the seas, only the Flowing Rivers 100 Seas boasted a mere 8 blessed lands.

Eldrin had a rough idea of what had caused all this—within the Flowing Rivers and 100 Seas lay an innate spiritual treasure, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss.

As an innate spiritual treasure, the resources required for the Li Fire Pearl of the Returning Abyss to gestate and manifest were fundamentally boundless.

Even a single Void Refuge, let alone the entire Flowing Rivers and 100 Seas, could not provide enough spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

To fully take form, it would likely need to drain the entire Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea of all its aqueous essence.

Hence, Eldrin once proclaimed that the day the Li Fire Pearl of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) fully formed would mark the complete desiccation of the Western Aether Divine Abyss Sea, transforming it into a boundless barren expanse.

At this thought, Eldrin’s heart grew increasingly somber.

Innate Spiritual Treasures are supreme artifacts that transcend even the ninth rank. Even beings of the Ancient Immortal level may not necessarily be qualified to lay hands on them.

As far as Eldrin knew, throughout the entire Qing Cang Immortal Realm, only the supreme treasure that suppressed the realm's destiny—the Qing Cang Heavenly Halberd—had reached this level.

Beyond that, the 4 Extremes Ancient Tree, a Heavenly Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root), was said to have barely reached this rank as well.

However, those 4 Extremes Ancient Trees are the 4 heavenly pillars that support the Vast Azure Immortal Realm. It is simply impossible for anyone in this world to wield their authority.

Yet the Abyssal Pearl refined by Eldrin was a nascent innate numinous treasure still in gestation.

Such a supreme treasure would stir the hearts of even Great Luo Golden Immortals. Should word of it leak out, 1 would need at least the power of a Celestial Immortal to have any hope of protecting it.

"It seems from now on, the secrets of the Return-to-Void Blessed Land must be kept well concealed."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, yet he understood that this secret could not remain concealed forever.

As the Abyssal Pearl continued to grow, it ceaselessly drew upon over half of the water elemental essence from the entire Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea. The day would inevitably come when this Abyssal Pearl would be exposed.

Even if an innate spiritual treasure can suppress fortune and conceal the workings of fate, making it impossible for even a Celestial Immortal to deduce its existence, the day it fully manifests will inevitably reveal it to all.

He said no more, then rose and cupped his hands in a salute. "Thank you for the information, Fairy. My purpose here is accomplished, and it is time I returned to the Abyssal Return Immortal Alliance to share this glad tidings with my fellow Daoists."

"As it should be."

Flameflow Immortal rose to see him off, accompanying him for over a million miles before finally halting her steps.

After Eldrin had departed, a Terrestrial Immortal Ancestor from the Flowing Fire Star Palace spoke up, "I've heard that the Crimson Dragon Subdues the World Cauldron, 1 of the 9 Ancient Dragon Cauldrons, is currently in his possession."

“That Crimson Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron is a nascent form of a Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure. Why not demand it from him?” “Preposterous.”

The Flowing Flame Fairy's expression abruptly shifted, her voice trembling with rage as she declared.

She glanced in the direction where Eldrin had departed, confirming his absence before turning back to remark, "In this battle, the preservation of our Flowing Fire Star Palace owes entirely to his annihilation of the 1000 Dragon Lake."

"If I were to strike him down now, would that not be repaying kindness with enmity?"

At this point, Fairy Liuyan sighed once more and said, "Moreover, this individual has already stepped into the Tenth Tribulation Realm. Aside from the Palace Lord, none of us would be capable of subduing him."

"Not to mention this individual possesses a spatial treasure. I'm afraid even a half-step Celestial Immortal would find it difficult to kill him."

"That Crimson Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron is indeed extraordinary, but restoring it is no easy feat. For now, it remains merely a lower-grade World-Creation Treasure—hardly worth making an enemy over."

Seeing this, the Earth Immortal Patriarch couldn't help but sneer, "A nascent Chaos Creation treasure, falling into the hands of a Quasi-Earth Immortal, is nothing but a waste in the end."

"If our Star Palace were to obtain this artifact, we might be able to restore it. Once repaired, the Palace Master would possess another Primordial Chaos Treasure, potentially increasing the likelihood of achieving Celestial Immortality."

Upon hearing this, the Flowing Flame Fairy also fell into contemplation. After a moment, she said, "Considering his contributions in this battle, it would indeed be appropriate to exchange a treasure for him."

"With the Palace Master currently away from the Stellar Palace, we should wait until the great tribulation concludes before informing him of this matter. The final decision must rest in his hands."

Meanwhile, Eldrin was soaring through the Sea of Returning Abyss.

He was unaware that the Crimson Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron (Magic Treasure) had already been exposed, and the people from the Flowing Fire Star Palace (Sect) behind the scenes had already set their sights on this artifact.

Had he known, a chill would surely have run through his heart.

He flew all the way back to the Return Abyss Sea, sought out the immortals within the Celestial Alliance, and recounted the events of his journey to them all.

Upon hearing this, everyone’s faces lit up with delight.

The Daoist of the Abyss revealed a faint smile, stroking his long beard as he said, "It appears the greatest trial of this tribulation has now passed."

"Yes."

Eldrin nodded slightly before speaking, "I shall enter seclusion for a period of time henceforth. All of you shall proceed to cleanse the demonic tribes of the Flowing River 100 Seas according to our established plan."