Chapter 1442 : Abyssal Inferno Sea

Meanwhile, if Qing Ji and Seraphina Qu (Person Name) were to achieve a breakthrough, their combat prowess would likely reach the Eighth Level of the Earth Immortal Realm. With their combined strength, they could barely hold their own against a single Earth Immortal at the Great Perfection stage.

By this calculation, with roughly the combat power of 3 perfected Earth Immortals, plus the assistance of 5 individuals—Kael, Chen Ethan, Chen Qiyuan, Lila, and Yan Purple Princess—they would at least stand a chance against the severely wounded Lord of Flowing Fire Palace.

Although their magical power might not match that of a Great Perfection Earth Immortal, the master of the Flowing Fire Star Palace was severely wounded and likely unable to sustain prolonged combat.

Thus, all things considered, as long as they broke through to the mid-stage Earth Immortal realm, they should be able to stand against the master of the Flowing Fire Star Palace.

At this thought, Eldrin shook his head again and sighed, "It has been over 50,000 years since I broke through to the second level of Earth Immortal, yet the elemental energy accumulated within me barely amounts to 40 percent."

"Breaking through to the third level of Earth Immortal Realm would still require approximately 70,000 years. The remaining 80,000 years would never suffice to reach the Middle Stage of Earth Immortal."

Hearing this, everyone inwardly let out a soft sigh.

Among the group, apart from Qu Liuli (Person Name) who relied on the backing of the Glazed Sanctuary (Location) and made the fastest progress in cultivation, the others had only recently broken through to the second level of the Earth Immortal (Cultivation Realm) realm.

Calculating the time, it would take them at least 2 to 3 100 1000 years to break through to the mid-stage of Earth Immortal realm. Eldrin estimated that he himself would still require another 2 100 1000 years to achieve the breakthrough.

Judging by the timeline, the challenge remained formidable for them to break through to the middle stage of Earth Immortal within 1 100 50 1000 years.

"Resources for cultivation are still insufficient."

Eldrin murmured inwardly before speaking thoughtfully, "I wonder how much Galaxy Starfall Pills our clan's accumulated Primordial Source resources can purchase?"

Lyra (Person Name) pondered briefly before saying, "The Galaxy Starfall Elixir is far too costly. Without selling supreme Open Heaven treasures, the clan vault's remaining resources can only procure 3 or 4 portions."

"Moreover, this elixir is exceptionally rare and precious—not something 1 can simply acquire by wishing to purchase it."

Eldrin let out a soft sigh upon hearing this. The Galaxy Starfall Elixir contained boundless energy—a single vial could elevate an early-stage Earth Immortal’s cultivation by 1 full level.

Yet for a cultivator like Eldrin (Person Name), who had opened 13 celestial layers, refining at least 5 bottles was required to advance a single level of cultivation.

Lyra (Person Name), Qing Ji, Seraphina Qu (Person Name), and others would require a staggering quantity of such pills to enhance their cultivation base.

“For the 9 Earth Immortal Patriarchs of our clan to advance their cultivation by 1 level each, we would likely require over 30 portions of Galaxysand Elixir.”

"With the family's resources, it's simply not enough."

Eldrin murmured softly, feeling an immense pressure weighing upon him.

Today, the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) boasted 9 Earth Immortals (Cultivation Realm), making its strength and foundation formidable even among the Earth Immortal blessed lands.

However, the more powerful a faction is, the greater its consumption of resources.

Although the spiritual energy in the Abyssal Sea had grown denser after the fall of 1000 Dragon Lake, giving rise to vast resources, it remained insufficient to sustain 9 top-tier Earth Immortals.

At this thought, Eldrin sighed, "The 100 Seas of Streamflow are resource-barren. Relying solely on the 3 sea territories—the Returning Abyss, Fading Sun, and Plain Might—to sustain our cultivation still falls far short."

"From a long-term perspective, even without the catalyst of the Crimson Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron, we would inevitably have to face the Flowing Fire Star Palace in a decisive battle sooner or later."

Hearing this, everyone nodded slightly in agreement.

Compared to the entire immortal realm, the resources of the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea were far too scarce, with the Flowing Rivers 100 Seas ranking dead last among the 30-3 heavenly seas.

As the saying goes, shallow waters cannot nurture a true dragon; similarly, such barren seas can hardly sustain a truly powerful force.

Now, within the 100 Streams Sea, the 2 most supreme blessed lands are the Flowing Fire Star Palace and the Glazed Jade Blessed Land.

While Glazed Paradise could cultivate its own natural resources and had little need for external supplies, the Flowing Fire Star Palace monopolized over half the resources of the Flowing River 100 Seas.

As Eldrin (Person Name) knew, among the hundreds of sea domains spanning Flowing Rivers 100 Seas, the core earth veins of 30-8 domains had been occupied by the Flowing Fire Star Palace—including even 3 Blessed Lands.

In truth, the entire Flowing River 100 Seas originally contained 11 blessed lands. The reason only 8 remain today is fundamentally because the Flowing Fire Star Palace lineage exclusively occupies 4 blessed lands.

In such circumstances, if the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) wished to rise and become the most supreme Earth Immortal blessed land, or even glimpse the unparalleled Cave Heaven realm, then the Flowing Fire Star Palace would stand as their stumbling block. Sooner or later, the 2 sides were destined to settle their rivalry in a decisive confrontation.

Alas, the meager resources of the Flowing Rivers and 100 Seas could not sustain 2 supreme-grade blessed lands.

"Resources, resources."

Eldrin let out a faint sigh and finally spoke, "Regardless, before the Crimson Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron completes its ascension, Lyra and I must break through to the mid-stage of Earth Immortal realm. Otherwise, this trial will likely be insurmountable."

"Upon returning from this journey, regardless of the outcome, we must acquire cultivation-enhancing treasures at the next auction."

"Hmm."

Everyone nodded slightly upon hearing this.

They understood Eldrin's meaning. A top-grade Heaven-Opening Treasure served as the foundation of their clan's heritage and was 1 of their means to counter the Flowing Fire Star Palace. Unless driven to absolute desperation, they would never consider selling it.

Under such circumstances, acquiring sufficient celestial treasures and rare artifacts would require the entire clan to tighten their belts and make sacrifices for their breakthrough.

In such circumstances, not to mention low-level cultivators, even these Earth Immortal Patriarchs had to temporarily suspend their cultivation and allocate resources to prioritize nurturing 2 Earth Immortal Perfection combatants.

In the face of matters concerning the clan's survival, none of them voiced any objections.

Seeing this, Eldrin said no more. He retrieved the map of the Abyssal Inferno Sea from his sleeve, and after a moment of scrutiny, his brow furrowed slightly as he remarked.

"It seems we must still make a trip to the Demon-Slaying Hall and follow the team of that Elder Zixuan (Person Name)."

Upon hearing this, the group was momentarily taken aback. After glancing at the map, they grasped the underlying implications within moments.

By slaying demonic cultivators and those entangled with karmic sins, immortals could obtain immense merit, condensing it into a halo of virtuous light for protection—a temptation not to be taken lightly.

Under such circumstances, naturally, many chose to venture into the Demonic Realm to slay demonic cultivators.

Yet demonic cultivators are all formidable, and those steeped in boundless karmic sin are often exceptionally powerful combatants. To slay them and accumulate virtue—how could such a task ever be simple?

In the Vast Azure Immortal Realm, countless immortals journey to the Abyssal Purgatorial Sea each year to slay demonic cultivators and accumulate virtue. Yet of these celestial beings, scarcely 40 percent ever return.

The fundamental reason was not only the formidable power of the demonic cultivators from the Abyssal Inferno Sea, but more critically, because the primordial essence of heaven and earth within that realm had fallen into corruption. The primordial treasure of cosmic origin had transformed into a sinister dark artifact.

Throughout the entire Abyssal Purgatorial Sea, all was in utter chaos, with heroes rising from the demonic path, the heretical path, the unorthodox sects, and more.

Within it, the power of the Heavenly Dao had degenerated into a demonic nature. When ordinary immortals stepped into the Abyssal Inferno Sea, they became like candles in the darkness—extremely vulnerable to ambushes by demonic cultivators and practitioners of sinister paths.

Even a Celestial Immortal who sets foot within would face rejection from the Dark Heavenly Dao, along with sieges from multiple demonic sects, heretical factions, and unorthodox cave realms. Those who venture deep into its depths would, 9 times out of 10, meet their demise.

According to the ancient map, 30 million years ago, a supreme ancient immortal led countless celestial beings to assault the Abyssal Inferno Sea, intending to eradicate the demonic path in 1 fell swoop and condense the legendary Virtuous Golden Light.

After the battle concluded, over a dozen Heavenly Immortals perished in combat. Even the Ancient Immortals suffered a crushing defeat, and before long, 1 of them withered away within their own grotto-heaven.

Thus, venturing into the Abyssal Inferno Sea to slay demons and attain enlightenment, condensing the pure radiance of virtue is an exceedingly perilous endeavor.