Chapter 1417 : Harvest of Celestial Treasures

Upon hearing this, all the Immortals broke into smiles. In this battle, they had slain seven Demon Race Earth Immortal [powerful demonic cultivators who have attained the Earth Immortal realm]. Their spoils could be said to be unprecedentedly bountiful.

Leaving aside the ordinary Immortal Artifact [enchanted artifacts of immortal grade] and rare objects, there were quite a few World-Opening Treasure [legendary treasures of immense power, capable of shaping worlds] alone.

Among them, there were five High-Grade World-Opening Treasure [the highest tier of World-Opening Treasures]. The Great Wasteland Celestial Crocodile [a primordial demon beast of immense power] had contributed three: the God-Slaying Flying Dagger, the World-Opening Giant Axe, and the Great Wasteland Heaven-Spear.

The Dragon Lord of Wei Sea also provided two: the Wei Sea Heavenly Pearl and the Five Dragon Wheel, one for offense and one for defense, both supreme treasures.

Furthermore, the Primordial Energy Heaven-Escaping Pearl [a divine ability that manifests as a pearl capable of escaping heavenly constraints] was a supreme treasure of the Spatial Attribute [a rare innate affinity for manipulating space]. Although this treasure was only a Low-Grade World-Opening Treasure, due to the scarcity of spatial rarities, its value was not inferior to that of a High-Grade World-Opening Treasure.

In addition to these treasures, the Dragon Lord of Wei Sea possessed a World-Opening Ancient Talisman [an ancient talisman of World-Opening grade] named the 'Great Annihilation Heavenly Dragon Talisman'.

This talisman could unleash a Late Stage Earth Immortal [an Earth Immortal nearing the peak of their realm] Great Annihilation Heavenly Dragon [a powerful dragon species] to do battle. It was a treasured heirloom, a hidden foundation of the Wei Sea Dragon Palace.

Unfortunately, activating it required channeling a vast amount of spiritual energy, necessitating ten breaths of time for preparation.

The Dragon Lord of Wei Sea, stripped of his protective treasures and grievously wounded by Eldrin Chen's ambush, could only desperately fend off attacks from start to finish. He simply could not spare those ten breaths, and thus died without ever having the chance to activate this treasure.

There were even more treasures below the High-Grade World-Opening Treasure tier. The group seized over a dozen such items, along with twelve supreme-grade Four Extremities Celestial Pillars [spiritual roots that stabilize the four corners of heaven and earth] and sixteen high-grade Fourth-Level Celestial Pillar [a specific type of Celestial Pillar spiritual root].

These low-grade treasures held no interest for Eldrin Chen. He looked at Heaven Abyss Path Master and Ancient Ruins Nether Lord and declared, "I have already claimed the God-Slaying Flying Dagger and the High-Grade World-Opening Treasure."

"From the remaining treasures, each of you may select one item."

Heaven Abyss Path Master immediately shook his head. "In this battle, you alone slew the Dragon Lord of Wei Sea, and it was you who pursued and ultimately vanquished the Patriarch of Celestial Crocodile Clan after years of effort. Our own contributions were not so significant."

"To accept a High-Grade World-Opening Treasure under such circumstances, based on our Merits [a metaphysical measure of virtuous deeds and karma], would weigh heavily on my conscience."

"Do not trouble yourselves with such thoughts," Eldrin Chen replied, shaking his head with a sigh. "Without the aid of you both, Exquisite and Verdant Consort and the others might not have been able to suppress the Patriarch of Celestial Crocodile Clan."

"Had he been able to unleash the God-Slaying Flying Dagger at that critical moment, seriously injuring or even killing one among Exquisite Jiang and her allies, or forcing me to retreat and allowing the Dragon Lord of Wei Sea a moment's respite to summon the great destructive Heavenly Dragon, the entire tide of the battle would have shifted dramatically."

"At best, we would have achieved a pyrrhic victory; at worst, the Demon Race forces could have seized the opportunity to escape. We would never have achieved such a complete triumph."

Hearing this, everyone present nodded slightly in agreement.

The reason for their total 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 Celestial Crocodile Clan throughout the conflict.

The combined might of the seven—Exquisite Jiang, Verdant Consort, Nyssa Qu, Violet Consort Yan, Lila, Heaven Abyss Path Master, and Ancient Ruins Nether Lord—was already comparable to that of a weaker cultivator at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm].

Under such overwhelming combat prowess, the Patriarch of Celestial Crocodile Clan was forced into a steady retreat. This allowed Eldrin Chen to focus his full power on slaying the Dragon Lord of Wei Sea, and the subsequent course of the battle proceeded smoothly thereafter.

Thinking this, the Ancient Ruins Nether Lord [a powerful lord of the underworld] said, "Then I shall not decline your generosity."

As he spoke, the Ancient Ruins Nether Lord took the Primordial Energy Heaven-Escaping Pearl [a spatial treasure that allows instantaneous escape].

During the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic era of conflict], the Ancient Ruins Nether Lord had already obtained the High-Grade World-Opening Treasure [a supreme treasure capable of cleaving open new worlds] known as the 'Polarity Annihilation Treasure Vase'.

Now, with a High-Grade World-Opening Treasure in his possession, he was in no immediate hurry to acquire another such artifact. Therefore, he chose this Primordial Energy Heaven-Escaping Pearl first.

The Primordial Energy Heaven-Escaping Pearl is a Spatial Spiritual Treasure [a treasure that manipulates space]. Once activated, the Ancient Ruins Nether Lord's ability to preserve his life would be greatly enhanced. Even a Ninth Level Earth Immortal [a cultivator at the pinnacle of the Earth Immortal realm] like the Netherworld Ghost Ancestor would find it exceedingly difficult to capture him.

After a moment of contemplation, Heaven Abyss Path Master took the World-Opening Giant Axe and said, "This weapon possesses the power of World-Opening [the ability to cleave open new realms]. I shall take it to serve as the supreme treasure guarding my mountain."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement. Among the several World-Opening Supreme Treasure [supreme treasures of world-opening grade], the World-Opening Giant Axe possessed the greatest offensive power. Its sole drawback was its cumbersome weight.

Seeing that each of them had taken a supreme treasure, Eldrin Chen offered no further comment.

The remaining treasures were the Great Wasteland Heaven-Spear, the Great Annihilation Heavenly Dragon Talisman, the Wei Sea Heavenly Pearl, and the Five Dragon Wheel.

Among the current Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to the terrestrial immortal realm] patriarchs of the clan, Eldrin Chen possesses both the Primal Radiance Heaven-Entombing Blade and the Infernal Prison War Halberd, thus lacking no High-Grade World-Opening Treasure [a supreme-grade artifact capable of cleaving open a minor world].

Exquisite Jiang has the protective supreme treasure Prison Flame Divine Fire Shield and the Primal Shadow Heaven-Slaying Sword, and for the moment also has no need for a High-Grade World-Opening Treasure.

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

After a moment of contemplation, Eldrin Chen bestowed the Five Dragon Wheel to Verdant Consort and the Wei Sea Heavenly Pearl to Nyssa Qu to serve as their protective supreme treasures.

The remaining Great Wasteland Heaven-Spear was incompatible with the elemental affinities of both Lila and Violet Consort Yan. Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before speaking, "Our gains from this venture were substantial, including materials from two Late Stage Earth Immortal [cultivators at the peak of the Earth Immortal realm]."

"In the coming days, I shall journey to the Violet Flame Blessed Land [a land blessed with potent spiritual energy] to request the use of its Earth Vein [a powerful ley line of terrestrial spiritual energy]. I shall see if I can forge a suitable treasure for each of you."

Hearing this, the two women could not help but smile.

Since their breakthrough to the Earth Immortal realm, their foundational strength and latent potential had been formidable, not inferior to some beings at the Sixth Level Earth Immortal.

Unfortunately, lacking powerful Divine Ability [a supreme mystical technique] and treasures, their combat prowess likely ranked among the lowest even within the Sixth Level Earth Immortal tier.

Now that Eldrin Chen intended to forge treasures for them, their excitement was palpable.

Returning to the main matter, Eldrin Chen finished distributing the most precious treasures, stowed away the Great Annihilation Heavenly Dragon Talisman, and then turned his gaze to the assembled Mortal Path cultivators. "As for the remaining treasures," he declared, "you may exchange them according to your battle merits."

Upon hearing this, Heaven Wind and Six Stars and the others felt a flicker of joy in their hearts. Without delay, each selected a single Mid-Grade World-Opening Treasure.

Seizing this opportunity, Heavenly Feather and Void-Refining Immortal also exchanged for a World-Opening Treasure.

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

After a moment of contemplation, he retrieved two External Elixir [a supreme pill that can aid in breaking through cultivation bottlenecks] from his sleeve and offered them.

Seeing the pills, both men were deeply moved. Heavenly Feather Immortal spoke, his voice thick with emotion, "For our in-law to offer such support... we are profoundly grateful."

"There is no need for such formality," Eldrin Chen replied with a gentle smile. "Setting aside our familial ties through marriage, we have shared a friendship spanning over a hundred thousand years. Why would I not offer aid within my power?"

The two exchanged a glance and sighed softly. "Regardless," they said in unison, "this kindness shall not be forgotten. We will find a way to repay it in time."

Eldrin Chen offered no further argument, merely nodding with a knowing smile.

Soon after, the distribution of treasures concluded, and the gathered Immortal cultivators took their leave, one after another.

After the others had departed, Eldrin Chen did not immediately proceed to the Violet Flame Blessed Land. Instead, he returned to his secluded cultivation chamber and immersed his divine sense into the Returning Abyss Realm.

It had been over forty thousand years since his World-Opening. Within the Earth Immortal World he had forged, the Imperial Lord positions of the Six Heavens and Seven Realms had finally been fully occupied.

Sensing the power emanating from the Returning Abyss Great World, a flicker of serene satisfaction passed through Eldrin Chen's brow.

Within the current Six Heavens and Seven Realms, the majority of the thirteen Imperial Lord seats were now filled. The identities of those who had ascended to these positions were, in some ways, expected, yet in others, held an element of surprise.