Chapter 1468 : A Forbidden Palace and a Gathering Storm
After storing away the several treasures, the two continued their journey toward the Abyssal Sea Region.
Not long after, they returned to the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas. As they passed by the Flowing Fire Star Palace, Eldrin Chen attempted to probe its defenses and discovered that the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation of the Flowing Fire Star Palace had been fully activated.
"It seems the denizens of the Flowing Fire Star Palace already know that Lord of the Flowing Fire Palace has passed away in meditation," Eldrin Chen remarked, observing the situation.
Lyra Jiang nodded slightly, a flicker of thought in her eyes. "For the time being, we still lack the strength to conquer the Flowing Fire Star Palace."
Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen could only nod in silent agreement.
The Flowing Fire Star Palace was built upon a Supreme Grade Fire Vein, a Blessed Land [a place of profound natural spiritual power and fortune]. Without strength at the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm, it was impossible to seize and conceal such a place within the Void [the formless, boundless space between realms].
Furthermore, this Blessed Land was protected by the Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation [a grand defensive array harnessing the power of celestial bodies], personally laid down by the Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace. Even a Half-Step Celestial Immortal would find it exceedingly difficult to breach.
Given the current power of the Chen Immortal Clan, they simply lacked the force needed to storm the Flowing Fire Star Palace.
Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen returned to the Abyssal Sea Region. He summoned the clan's nine Earth Immortal Progenitor [powerful cultivators who have attained the Earth Immortal realm and founded their own lineages], and also called upon Earth Immortal from the Immortal Alliance, such as Sky Feather, Six Stars, and Refining Void.
After gathering everyone, Eldrin Chen recounted the full sequence of events for this journey to the assembled group. Continue your cultivation journey at audio-novel*com.
Upon hearing the tale, expressions of wild joy spread across their faces. Six Stars Immortal could not help but speak out: "Now that Lord of the Flowing Fire Palace has fallen, it is time for our Abyssal Immortal Alliance to rise."
"Should we not strike immediately and seize Flowing Fire Star Palace in its entirety?"
"Patience, for now."
Eldrin Chen shook his head and then spoke: "Flowing Fire Star Palace is protected by the Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation. With our current strength, we cannot breach its defenses."
"Fortunately, Flowing Fire Star Palace is now in decline and lacks the power to govern its vassal seas. We can dispatch our forces to claim them, one by one."
At these words, everyone nodded slightly in agreement.
The Flowing Stream Hundred Seas comprise over a hundred sea regions. Among these, Flowing Fire Star Palace once held dominion over thirty-eight, including three magnificent Blessed Land [realms of concentrated spiritual energy and natural beauty].
With the fall of the Lord of the Flowing Fire Palace, Flowing Fire Star Palace is left with but a single Late Stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has reached the advanced stage of the Earth Immortal realm] and a mere dozen or so Earth Immortal Early-Mid Stage [cultivators in the early to middle stages of the Earth Immortal realm]. Such strength is utterly insufficient to control so vast a territory.
Abandoning the weaker sea regions to concentrate their remaining power on defending the Meteor Sea Region and their few Blessed Land is undoubtedly their wisest course of action.
Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen spoke again with a tone of instruction, "For the period ahead, we shall enter seclusion for cultivation. These matters shall be entrusted to Six Stars, Sky Feather, Refining Void, and Skywind to handle."
"Your strength alone may still be somewhat insufficient. Therefore, have the forces of the Earth Spring Abode of Bliss and the Verdant Stream Abode of Bliss join the Abyssal Immortal Alliance. Together, we shall secure these more than thirty sea regions."
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.
Skywind the Daoist immediately cupped his hands in salute and said with a smile, "Rest assured, Fellow Daoist, leave this matter to us."
Seeing this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, a smile gracing his features.
He understood clearly in his heart that once they absorbed the more than thirty sea regions of the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas, the future resources and Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound and stable cultivation base of an individual or organization] of the Abyssal Immortal Alliance would increase by six to sevenfold.
Even after allocating a small portion to the various subsidiary forces within the Immortal Alliance, the remaining resources would be sufficient to support the cultivation of the Chen Clan's nine Earth Immortal Progenitor [powerful cultivators who have attained the Earth Immortal realm, often founders or pillars of a lineage] at the Middle Stage Earth Immortal level.
The sole issue was that relying solely on the manpower of the Chen Immortal Clan and myself, a mere three hundred or so Immortal [cultivators who have attained immortality, a general term for powerful beings beyond mortality], would still be insufficient to control these more than thirty sea regions.
The nine Earth Immortal Progenitor of the Chen Clan were also top-tier talents. For them, cultivating to higher realms was of paramount importance; they could not afford to waste time on trivial matters.
However, for the various subsidiary powers within the Immortal Alliance, Eldrin Chen's entrapment and slaying of the most powerful Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace had essentially resolved ninety-five percent of the problem.
Thereafter, all they needed to do was undertake some time-consuming and laborious tasks to take over the various sea territories, and they would receive a massive Deep-Seated Foundation [a profound and stable cultivation base essential for future breakthroughs]. This was an exceptionally profitable transaction.
Thus, everyone was pleased, and both parties were thoroughly satisfied.
Following this, Eldrin Chen discussed the finer details with the assembly before concluding the meeting.
After the meeting adjourned, Eldrin Chen asked the eight Earth Immortal Progenitor [powerful cultivators who have ascended to the Earth Immortal realm] of his clan to remain and then produced the Galaxy Star-Sand Pill.
He distributed several vials of the Galaxy Star-Sand Pill to each clan member and said with a smile, "Our gains from this Barter Convention [a grand gathering for the exchange of rare cultivation resources] have been substantial."
"I hope that after consuming these Treasure Pill [pills of exceptional quality that aid cultivation], your cultivation will advance further, allowing you to break through to the Middle Stage Earth Immortal [the intermediate phase of the Earth Immortal realm] at the earliest opportunity."
As everyone received their Galaxy Star-Sand Pill, Qiyuan Chen remarked with a touch of emotion, "With the aid of this pill, the spiritual energy required for the advancement of our inner worlds is no longer an issue." Continue reading this story at audio–novel.com.
"Once it is fully refined and tempered, combined with our own diligent cultivation, I estimate that within fifty thousand years, I should be able to approach the threshold of perfection in the Third Level Earth Immortal [the third tier of the Earth Immortal realm]."
"Mm."
Eldrin Chen nodded, a faint smile gracing his lips. "During this journey, I procured three stalks of the Extreme Yang Flower [a rare herb brimming with pure Yang energy]. Once my own cultivation reaches perfection, I shall begin refining the Yin-Yang Dual Poles Pill [a legendary pill that harmonizes the opposing forces of Yin and Yang]."
"By refining this elixir at that time, we could save hundreds of thousands of years of accumulated Primordial Source [the foundational, primordial energy of creation] and directly break through to the Fourth Heaven Earth Immortal [the fourth major stage of the Earth Immortal cultivation realm]."
Upon hearing this, Lyra Jiang and the others revealed faint smiles.
With that said, no one spoke further. They immediately returned to their respective Blessed Land [a land imbued with potent spiritual energy, ideal for cultivation] to continue their secluded cultivation.
As for Eldrin Chen, he did not enter seclusion immediately. First, he used the Twelve Primordial Hour Pearls [a set of twelve pearls containing the essence of primordial time] to deploy the Void Formation [a powerful defensive formation that manipulates spatial void energy], using it to protect the Abyssal Sea Region.
Afterwards, he visited the Earth Spring Blessed Land [the Earth Spring Abode of Bliss] and the Verdant Stream Blessed Land [the Verdant Stream Abode of Bliss], inviting Earth Spring Ancient Ancestor [the Ancient Ancestor of the Earth Spring Blessed Land] and the master of the Verdant Stream to join the Abyssal Immortal Alliance.
The Earth Spring Ancient Ancestor agreed without a second thought. Initially, the master of the Verdant Stream Blessed Land did not consent.
However, upon hearing of the fall of the Lord of the Flowing Fire Palace, they understood the power balance within the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas [the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas region] had shifted dramatically and promptly agreed to join the Abyssal Immortal Alliance.
Within the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas, there are now publicly twelve Earth Immortal Blessed Land [Blessed Lands ruled by Earth Immortal cultivators].
Aside from the Flowing Fire Star Palace which occupies four Blessed Land, the remaining eight are the Glazed Blessed Land [the Glazed Abode of Bliss], the Dusk Sun Blessed Land [the Dusk Sun Abode of Bliss], the Verdant Chariot Blessed Land [the Verdant Chariot Abode of Bliss], the Verdant Stream Blessed Land, the Earth Spring Blessed Land, the Supreme Profound Blessed Land [the Supreme Profound Abode of Bliss], the Bright Moon Blessed Land [the Bright Moon Abode of Bliss], and the Verdant Profound Blessed Land [the Verdant Profound Abode of Bliss].
Among these eight Blessed Land, the formations of the Dusk Sun Blessed Land and Verdant Chariot Mountain—the Starry Glazed Realm [a formation that creates a starry, glazed defensive domain]—are now in the hands of Eldrin Chen, and the Glazed Blessed Land is an ally of the Abyssal Abode of Bliss.
With the addition of the Verdant Stream [the Verdant Stream Blessed Land] and the Earth Spring [the Earth Spring Blessed Land] to the Immortal Alliance [an alliance of powerful immortal cultivators and their factions], the Abyssal Immortal Alliance [the alliance led by Eldrin Chen] now enjoyed the support of five such Blessed Land [lands of spiritual abundance and cultivation resources].
Even if the Glazed Blessed Land [the Glazed Abode of Bliss] chose not to intervene, the sheer force of the Chen Clan's nine Earth Immortal [cultivators who have ascended to the Earth Immortal realm, a high level of power] and the combined might of these Blessed Land granted them an overwhelming, absolute advantage within the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas [the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas region].
"I can now enter seclusion with a tranquil heart."
Seeing this state of affairs, Eldrin Chen finally allowed the tension to drain from his spirit. He returned to the Abyssal Abode of Bliss [his personal sanctum, the Abyssal Abode of Bliss] and began his earnest closed-door cultivation.
With the pressure from the Flowing Fire Star Palace [the Flowing Fire Star Palace, a powerful celestial organization] now lifted, Eldrin Chen found his mind exceptionally clear and serene as he cultivated. It felt as if the flow of his Mana [the refined spiritual energy used by cultivators] had become smoother and more effortless.
After a brief period of focused cultivation, Eldrin Chen wasted no further time. He immediately consumed a vial of the Galaxy Star-Sand Pill [a precious elixir refined from cosmic star-sand].
As a key Pill [a spiritual elixir] for enhancing World's Primordial Qi [the foundational, primordial energy of a world], the Galaxy Star-Sand Pill unleashed a torrent of scorching energy into his Earth Immortal World [the internal world cultivated by an Earth Immortal] the moment Eldrin Chen ingested it. For more chapters, visit audi0-n0vel.c0m for the complete novel.