Chapter 1380 : Ancestor of the Heavenly Dao

After settling all the tribulation-transcending immortals, Eldrin flicked his sleeve once more, releasing over a 1000 streaks of immortal light.

These thousands of divine rays represented a full 1 1000 celestial treasures and rarities, the lowest grade among them being Immortal-rank marvels, with a dozen or so even reaching the pinnacle grade of Supreme Immortal Treasures.

So many divine artifacts—some were compensation and assets for the Immortals who had faced the heavenly tribulation, but the majority were what Eldrin (Person Name) had cast into the world between heaven and earth.

As the Creator Deity of a realm and the Primordial Ancestor of the Earth Immortal World, investing resources to nurture its inhabitants was the most natural course of action.

After all, as the power of this realm grew, it could also provide Eldrin with more of the World's Essence.

To cast over a 1000 celestial treasures into the world at once, including a dozen or so supreme-grade ones, was a staggering display of extravagance—1 that even many mid-to-late-stage Earth Immortals might struggle to match.

It was only because Eldrin (Person Name) presided over the Immortal Alliance and had slain tens of thousands of demon immortals and divine spirits across numerous great battles that he could produce such a grand gesture in 1 stroke.

In addition to the various treasures Eldrin (Person Name) had invested, the primordial chaos of this nascent world had also nurtured countless natural treasures. With a sweeping glance, Eldrin (Person Name) discerned over a 1000 fully-formed immortal-grade marvels, while those still gestating in the cosmic womb numbered several times more.

Moreover, within many of these special treasured lands, as Eldrin's cultivation advanced and the primordial essence between heaven and earth grew increasingly profound, they would gradually give birth to celestial rarities and even Heaven-Splitting Treasures.

Among these treasures, the most precious numbered 20. Though they had yet to fully manifest, Eldrin could roughly surmise their origins.

These 20 treasures in gestation respectively represent 20 supreme authorities. They are further categorized as Heaven and Earth Supreme Treasures, True Spirit Ancient Treasures, 6 Heavenly Emperor Arms, and 7 Realm Imperial Artifacts.

That supreme treasure of heaven and earth, forged from the primordial energies of yin and yang, manifested as 2 sacred artifacts: the Heaven's Way Seal and the Earth's Path Disk, each representing the divine authority over the celestial and terrestrial realms.

He who commands these 2 divine artifacts shall become the Ancestor of Heaven and Earth.

There are 5 Primordial Spirit Ancient Treasures, each a companion spiritual treasure of the 5 Primordial Creation Spirits: the Fire Phoenix Furnace (Magic Treasure), the Azure Dragon Pearl (Magic Treasure), the White Tiger Blade (Magic Treasure), the Black Tortoise Armor (Magic Treasure), and the Qilin Cauldron (Magic Treasure).

The 6 Emperor Weapons were the Grotto Abyss Pot, the Pure Yang Seal, the Starry Pearl, the Void Cosmos Mirror, the Aurora Vase, and the Ancient Tree of Eternal Life.

The 7 Realms Imperial Artifacts are categorized as follows: Bell of the Abyssal Thunder (Magic Treasure), Sword of the Frozen Soul (Magic Treasure), Banner of the Howling Gale (Magic Treasure), Southern Blaze Fire Jade (Magic Treasure), Northern Abyss Scroll (Magic Treasure), Ancient Banner of the Western Heavens (Magic Treasure), and Celestial Halberd of the Eastern Pole (Magic Treasure).

These 20 supreme treasures, though not yet fully formed, are primordial artifacts born from the very essence of this realm. As treasures embodying the authority of heaven and earth, their power will grow alongside the gradual expansion of the world's primordial essence.

Given Eldrin's (Person Name) foundation, should his cultivation ever reach the Celestial Immortal realm, these 20 supreme treasures would all advance to the rank of World-Creating Treasures.

Among them, the supreme Heaven and Earth treasures could even ascend to the realm of the Great Unity Immortal Artifacts.

If Eldrin (Person Name) were willing to infuse it with Primordial Qi, it could even evolve into an Innate Treasure. "All divine beings require time to gestate and manifest."

"20 Heaven-Earth Origin Treasures also require sufficient time to mature. This is something that cannot be rushed," Eldrin murmured inwardly before taking out several Soul-Gathering Pearls.

These Soul Gathering Pearls contained the souls of Chen Changxuan, Magnus the Virtuous Lord (Person Name), Daoist Changhe, and Chen Silas (Person Name) respectively.

After all these years, their souls had now been restored, regaining a measure of consciousness. They could be reincarnated simply by entering the cycle of rebirth. At this moment, Eldrin (Person Name) intended to cast them all into the world he himself had forged, yet he still spoke aloud.

"This time, I have opened the heavens and parted the earth. Within the Earth Immortal Realm now stand several thrones of Imperial Sovereigns."

"I wish to seek your counsel on this matter. Should you choose to reincarnate within my Earth Immortal realm, I shall bestow upon you the divine status of Imperial Sovereigns."

"If you are unwilling, after the great calamity passes, I shall send you into the cycle of reincarnation and offer you generous gifts as well." The 4 fell into a brief silence upon hearing this.

A moment later, the Elder Uncle gave a faint smile and said with heartfelt relief, "This old man possesses only ordinary talent. Even if granted another lifetime of cultivation, I fear the Great Dao would remain beyond my reach."

"Henceforth, I shall remain within the world you have forged, tending to the myriad affairs of this great realm."

Eldrin smiled faintly and spoke without hesitation, "Elder Uncle, you have accompanied me for many years. Henceforth, all matters within this great realm shall still rely on your guidance."

With those final words, Eldrin flicked his sleeve, sending Chen Changxuan into the vast expanse of the Returning Abyss.

But then, the Elder Uncle’s soul flew out, ascending into the boundless firmament, merging into the origin of the Heavenly Dao. There, it intertwined with the nascent essence of the Heavenly Dao Seal, still in the process of formation.

The nascent deities faintly sensed the shift and instantly understood that the position of Primordial Ancestor of the Heavenly Dao had found its chosen 1.

Chen Changxuan became the Heaven-ordained Dao Ancestor, a destiny decreed by the Primordial Ancestor and the World-Creating Divinity that none could alter or defy, leaving no room for contention among the masses.

Riverlord Chang (Person Name) observed the scene and chimed in, "With this old man's foundation, even if I were to reincarnate a few more times, I'm afraid I'd barely reach the Immortal Ascension Realm. Advancing any further would be as difficult as scaling the heavens themselves."

"From now on, I shall roam freely as an immortal within the great realm you have forged, Fellow Daoist."

Eldrin smiled faintly and said, "Before I attained the Dao, you, Senior, repeatedly offered me guidance and support. How could I dare forget such kindness?"

As the words faded, Eldrin flicked his sleeve, sending Riverlord Chang's soul flying into the great tribulation. It entered the nascent realm of Dongyuan Heaven, where his spirit began merging with the embryonic Dongyuan Vessel.

"The position of the 6 Heavens' Cavernous Abyss Imperial Lord has also been claimed."

Between heaven and earth, the nascent spirits all felt a trace of urgency.

Though the world Eldrin created was vast, the positions of Heavenly Emperor were ultimately finite. Such esteemed stations were strictly limited—1 seat per holder—with only 13 in total.

Now that 1 was missing, among the remaining 12 positions of Imperial Sovereign, 6 strands of Heavenly Destiny were still temporarily withheld by Eldrin (Person Name), reserved first for his closest kin.

Only 6 remained for them.

Even as the first deities born between heaven and earth, vying for these 6 divine seats would hardly be an easy feat for them. Beyond this, among the 5 Primordial Chaos Spirits, 3 identities had been claimed: Li Huang (Person Name), the Black Tortoise Patriarch (Person Name), and Xuan Qingyi (Person Name).

As for the remaining 2 Primordial Divine Spirits, the White Tiger and the Qilin, only those with the bloodlines of the Qilin or White Tiger would be qualified to reincarnate into them. And as for the status of the Ancestor of the Earthly Path—needless to say, such a rank was 1 of supreme nobility and would certainly not be granted lightly. With these thoughts in mind, the myriad divine spirits could only resign themselves to patience.

Before achieving complete and flawless maturation, they dared not prematurely assume human form, lest their foundation remain insufficient, rendering them utterly unqualified to contend for the Mandate of Heaven.

Meanwhile, within the Soul-Collecting Pearl held by Eldrin, only Chen Silas and Magnus the Virtuous Lord remained.

Magnus the Virtuous Lord sensed the vast realm emanating from Eldrin and remarked with heartfelt approval, "Though I have slumbered for but tens of thousands of years, I never imagined you would attain such heights."

"Such a Dao Fruit brings me great contentment."