Chapter 1475 : The Abyssal Daoist's Uncommon Virtue

"What charm does this Abyssal Daoist possess, that he can move these people to act on his behalf?" Observing the battlefield below, Kunxu the Daoist could not help but voice his puzzlement.

Divine Lord Glaze's expression remained placid as she spoke calmly, "The Abyssal Daoist possesses a talent of unparalleled breadth. In the future, he has the potential to set foot upon the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of celestial immortals], and even to aspire to the pinnacle of Great Luo [the supreme, primordial realm of existence]."

"What is even more rare is that this man never forgets his roots. Once he achieved success in his cultivation, he unfailingly offered guidance and assistance to all those who had shown him kindness or shared a bond of friendship."

"Such a man, blessed with transcendent talent and a heart that remembers favors, is someone even we would wish to befriend, let alone these old friends who already share a connection with him."

"So that is the way of it."

Upon hearing this, Kunxu the Daoist gave a slight nod. His gaze rested quietly upon the battlefield, a flicker of desire to forge a connection stirring within him, yet tempered by a reluctance to lower his dignity.

But at that very moment, the Great Roc Demon Emperor revealed a trace of avarice, saying, "Four of the Nine Dragons Ancient Cauldron [ancient, immensely powerful ritual cauldrons] have already reappeared in the mortal realm. If one could obtain these four, and then seize that Golden Dragon Ancient Cauldron, they could be fused into a single Five Dragons Ancient Cauldron."

"With such a treasure right before our eyes, even This Sovereign finds his heart stirred."

Divine Lord Glaze's eyes turned frosty. "The one from the Celestial Court [the heavenly bureaucracy governing immortals] has already made his stance clear," she stated. "Any Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the very threshold of the Celestial Immortal realm] who dares to intervene will be making an enemy of him. If you wish to try your hand, you are welcome to do so."

Upon hearing this, the Great Roc Demon Emperor's expression cooled slightly before he sneered, "That Golden Dragon Ancient Cauldron is in the hands of Ancestor Western Geng within the Western Pole Celestial Domain. Those who now hold these four ancient cauldrons have all formed a karmic bond with Ancestor Western Geng." Original publication: *audio-novel.com* - The source of this chapter.

"Even if this Abyssal Daoist manages to defend the two ancient cauldrons, when the Dao Tribulation [a catastrophic heavenly trial faced by cultivators] descends, the peril will likely be immense. If you still intend to protect him, be careful not to get myself dragged down with him."

At these words, a subtle stillness fell within the Void [a profound state of emptiness or a specific cultivation technique]. The expression of Divine Lord Glaze turned slightly cold. "And what if I am determined to protect him?"

It was then that Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor, who had remained silent until now, spoke. Upon hearing this, the countenance of the Great Roc Demon Emperor shifted slightly.

The Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor before them was the most ancient Earth Immortal Progenitor [a cultivator who has attained the Earth Immortal realm, a stage of profound power and longevity] still living within the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea.

Rumors held that he had lived for over eighty million years, ranking him among the most venerable Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has attained the Earth Immortal realm] in the entire Azure Firmament Immortal Domain.

An Earth Immortal of such antiquity possessed a cultivation base that could only be described as unfathomably profound.

Although Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor had rarely taken action since attaining his Dao, the Heaven-Opening Ranking [a prestigious ranking list of the most powerful beings] of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain still placed him in the second position, far surpassing the former Dragon King of the Western Abyss and Divine Lord Ye Ruins.

More crucially, the patron standing behind Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor was an Ancient Immortal Great Power [an immensely powerful being from ancient times who has ascended to immortality] whose might shook the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain. That great power from the Spirit Race [a race of beings born from spiritual essence or natural phenomena] had taken form from an ancient 『『『Primordial Ancient Trees|Plant Names|new』』』 [trees of immense age and spiritual power from the dawn of creation] and was recognized as the foremost expert among the 『『『Hundred Clans of Immortal Spirits|Organization Names|new』』』 [a collective term for the myriad spirit races and clans].

With such formidable backing, even powers like the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven and the Western Qi Grotto-Heaven had to show Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor a measure of respect, not daring to move against him lightly.

It could be said that Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor was one of the most untouchable existences within the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea.

With this thought, Great Roc Demon Emperor was exceptionally courteous. After cupping his hands in a salute, he directly withdrew and departed. Watching him leave, Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor waved his hand, signaling for Kunxu the Daoist to take his leave as well.

After he had departed, Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor turned his gaze to Divine Lord Glaze and inquired, "How fares your injury?" Divine Lord Glaze replied, "It is no longer a serious concern. I merely require some years of quiet recuperation."

Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor gave a slight nod, then continued, "Within the Hundred Spirit Immortal Races, our Spirit Race and the Immortal Clam Race are both of peaceful temperament. We can be considered the most closely allied."

"Originally, this old man was also reluctant to intervene in this matter. However, as Ancient Progenitor has stated, the timing for the Hundred Calamities Rebirth draws near."

"This coming Great Tribulation is far too perilous. If you and I do not make our own arrangements within it, and should our adversaries ascend to the Great Luo Realm, there will likely be no place for us within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain."

Hearing this, Divine Lord Glaze nodded thoughtfully, then asked with a hint of hesitation, "You see potential in him?"

Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor remained silent for a long moment before speaking. "If my perception is not mistaken, that individual has opened at least the Twelvefold Heavens and Earth [a foundational cultivation realm of immense depth and stability]." "With such a foundation, even if he cannot shatter the Tenfold Heavenly Pass [a legendary cultivation bottleneck] during this coming opportunity, he will still be able to cultivate to the Heaven Immortal Realm."

"As long as he achieves Heaven Immortal with the Three Taiyi Dao Fruits [three supreme fruits of enlightenment representing profound mastery of the Dao], then a Heaven Immortal with the potential for Great Luo... even the Celestial Court would not stand idly by and allow him to perish within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain."

At this point, Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor looked towards Eldrin Chen and said, "From the moment I had Serene Child follow him, I had already placed a piece upon his board."

"The Heavenly Secrets [profound and inscrutable mysteries of fate and destiny] surrounding him are difficult to fathom. I believe his destiny extends far beyond merely the Heaven Immortal Realm." "..."

Regarding matters beyond the Void [a profound cultivation art representing emptiness and nothingness], Eldrin Chen possessed only a limited understanding.

At this moment, he was channeling the Black Dragon Ancient Cauldron [an ancient, powerful cauldron artifact imbued with the essence of a black dragon] to contend against the Yellow Dragon Ancient Cauldron [an ancient cauldron artifact imbued with the essence of a yellow dragon]. Beside him, his companions and Lord Azure Dragon and his allies were locked in a rare and monumental confrontation.

"The tide of fate cannot be forced."

Amidst the fierce battle, Lord Azure Dragon surveyed the chaotic melee, a glint of chilling resolve flashing in his eyes.

Although he had come to this fight bearing the Azure Dragon Ancient Cauldron [an ancient cauldron artifact imbued with the essence of an azure dragon], he had failed to gain an absolute advantage against Eldrin Chen and his allies.

Most crucially, Eldrin Chen had enlisted the aid of Qixuan the Daoist, whose Eightfold Celestial Dragon Diagram [a mystical diagram capable of summoning eight celestial dragons] was extraordinarily potent. Each of the eight Celestial Dragon [divine, serpentine beings of immense power] it unleashed possessed strength comparable to a Late Stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has reached the advanced stage of the Earth Immortal realm]. Dive deeper into the Dao at audio—novel.com.

Furthermore, these eight Celestial Dragon could combine to form the Eightfold Celestial Dragon Grand Formation [a grand battle formation of immense power derived from eight celestial dragons], a formation powerful enough to suppress one or even two cultivators at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm].

After the battle raged on for a considerable time, the Dark Roc Demon King [a powerful demonic sovereign of the dark roc race], seeing the situation was untenable, immediately withdrew with his Dark Roc Race [a race of powerful, shadowy avian demons].

"Hmph."

Watching the Dark Roc forces retreat, Lord Azure Dragon's expression turned frosty. With a face like iron, he finally departed, taking the Azure Dragon Ancient Cauldron with him.

Witnessing this scene, the Central Earth Spirit Deity [a powerful deity embodying the essence of the earth] cast a profound glance at Eldrin Chen and spoke, "To possess two Ancient Cauldrons [legendary vessels of immense power] is both a great fortune and a heavy karma."

"I hope you do not lose your life for the sake of these two cauldrons."

With those final words, the Central Earth Spirit Deity used the Yellow Dragon Ancient Cauldron to block the attacks of the assembled experts and, unscathed, fought his way out from their midst.

"How formidable the Divine Race [a race of beings born with divine power] are,"

Eldrin Chen remarked, drawing a deep breath, his expression turning grave.

Zixuan the Daoist descended from the Nine Heavens Above [the highest celestial realm] and said with a tone of helpless envy, "That Central Earth Spirit Deity was already peerless in defense. With the Yellow Dragon Ancient Cauldron, he is like a tiger that has grown wings."

"Henceforth, I fear even an ordinary Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the very threshold of true immortality] would find it difficult to subdue him." Eldrin Chen nodded slightly in agreement.

This was the third time Zixuan the Daoist, a master who had attained the Dao for many years, had crossed blades with the Central Earth Spirit Deity, and it was the only battle where he found himself at a disadvantage.

Eldrin Chen estimated his own combat power to be roughly at the level of an ordinary Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm]. Yet, with the Black Dragon Ancient Cauldron in hand, he sensed his battle prowess was now likely on par with Zixuan the Daoist.

From this, one could see just how immense the boost a single Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure [a treasure of the highest order, capable of shaping creation itself] could provide to an Earth Immortal Great Perfection cultivator.

Reflecting on this, Eldrin Chen clasped his hands in a formal salute towards Zixuan the Daoist and the assembled Fellow Daoist. "The debt of gratitude incurred today," he declared, his voice resonating with solemn resolve, "shall be etched into the memory of Eldrin, the Abyss. Should any among you have need in the days to come, Eldrin, the Abyss shall lend his strength without reservation." This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio–novel.com.