Chapter 1456 : A Scent of Hidden Fortune

Not long after Eldrin Chen achieved his breakthrough, the power of Exquisite Jiang's Great Five Elements Pure Lunar Divine Thunder also increased significantly.

However, Exquisite Jiang's Rule Power could not compare to Eldrin Chen's Primordial One Limitless Rule, and her spiritual power was slightly inferior by half a measure. When truly unleashed, its might was also somewhat lesser.

Nevertheless, Eldrin Chen estimated that once Exquisite Jiang broke through to the Middle Stage Earth Immortal realm and her spiritual power quality underwent a qualitative transformation, this Great Five Elements Pure Lunar Divine Thunder would become a trump card capable of severely injuring an Earth Immortal Great Perfection cultivator.

Having cultivated the Great Five Elements Pure Lunar Divine Thunder and the Primordial Solar Divine Thunder, the pair's primary objective for this journey was essentially fulfilled.

With their goal achieved, Nyssa Qu spoke up, "It is time for us to depart."

"Mm."

Eldrin Chen gave a nod and prepared to withdraw.

Yet, just before their departure, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly as if he faintly perceived something. His steps halted for a moment.

Seeing this, Exquisite Jiang inquired, "What is it?"

"A scent of medicinal herbs. Can you smell it?"

Eldrin Chen spoke, his brow slightly furrowed.

Upon hearing this, everyone was momentarily stunned. They carefully probed their surroundings and eventually all detected the faint, lingering scent of medicinal herbs. Their gazes turned as one toward the direction from which the fragrance wafted.

"That is..."

Verdant Consort murmured, a slight frown creasing her brow. "This medicinal aroma... it's coming from the heart of the Demonfall Continent."

At these words, the expressions of all present grew solemn.

Although they had ventured into the Demonfall Continent in search of Opportunity and Fortune, they had deliberately avoided its Central regions.

The fundamental reason was the extreme peril of the Demonfall Continent. The outer fringes were dangerous enough, but offered some chance of survival. However, none who dared to tread into the Demonfall Continent's Central heartlands had ever been heard to return alive.

Considering this, Exquisite Jiang spoke up. "If it's from the core, then we should not go there."

"It is not the very core."

Eldrin Chen lowered his gaze, sensing for a few moments longer before speaking. "It should be at the very edge of the core region, still within the outer periphery of the Demonfall Continent."

Hearing this, the group fell into contemplative silence for a moment. Energy Abyss Chen then spoke, "Judging by the medicinal fragrance, it must be at least an eighth-rank Supreme Grade Immortal Herbs. Since we are still on the periphery, we can investigate further before deciding."

"Agreed."

Eldrin Chen nodded and was the first to stride towards the source of the alluring scent.

They flew for an indeterminate length of time, finally discovering an ancient Immortal Herb atop a lofty mountain not far from the Central region of the Demonfall Continent.

"A Primordial Unity Immortal Fruit."

The moment his eyes fell upon that ancient Immortal Herb, Eldrin Chen felt a jolt of shock, his expression transforming into one of utter astonishment.

In that instant, a profound tremor shook the hearts of everyone present, and a flicker of intense desire appeared in their eyes.

The Primordial Unity Immortal Fruit was a legendary Ninth Rank Immortal Herb. It served as the primary ingredient for the Primordial Unity Immortal Pill, a pill capable of aiding an Earth Immortal Great Perfection Immortal in consolidating their Primordial Unity Foundation [the foundational state of perfect unity with the primordial source of existence].

Such a supreme treasure was truly priceless. Countless Earth Immortal cultivators who had reached the Great Perfection stage within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain might spend their entire lifetimes without ever obtaining a single Primordial Unity Immortal Pill.

If they could secure this Primordial Unity Immortal Fruit, and deliver it to a Grotto-Heaven [a blessed realm or sect specializing in alchemy] for refinement, they could expect to receive at least one Primordial Unity Immortal Pill as their share.

If their alchemy skills reached the Ninth Rank level, they could refine several pills in a single batch and keep all of them, maximizing the value to the utmost.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen suppressed the excitement in his heart and carefully transplanted this Primordial Unity Immortal Fruit into the Earth Immortal World.

After completing this step, everyone was filled with excitement. They looked at Eldrin Chen and said, "A Opportunity and Fortune [a rare and auspicious chance], a heaven-sent Opportunity and Fortune [a rare and auspicious chance]!"

Eldrin Chen nodded. With this Primordial Unity Immortal Fruit, the hope for members of the clan to break through to the Celestial Immortal Realm in the future had increased by several degrees.

Thinking this, he raised his head and looked towards the Central region of the Demonfall Continent. He froze, utterly stunned.

"What is it?"

The others noticed his strange reaction and looked over. With a single glance, their eyes were glued to the sight, unable to look away.

There, upon a towering mountain not far from the Central region of the Demonfall Continent, grew seven or eight Primordial Unity Immortal Fruit plants.

"So many!"

Shock surged through the group. They could barely restrain the urge to rush forward and harvest the Primordial Unity Immortal Fruit.

In that moment, everyone faintly sensed that the Demonfall Continent Central [the heart of the continent] seemed to hold inexhaustible wealth and a supreme treasure capable of altering their Destiny [the predetermined course of fate].

"Something is amiss!"

Eldrin Chen murmured, his brow furrowing slightly as he stopped the others from acting.

At this moment, Eldrin Chen could clearly perceive a certain voice from the Demonfall Continent Central [the heart of the continent], seemingly calling him forth.

That voice hinted that at the continent's Central [core] lay countless treasures: the Primordial Unity Immortal Fruit [a legendary fruit said to grant unity with the primordial Dao], Innate Energy [the purest form of energy born with the cosmos], Innate Treasure [a treasure born from the world's creation], and more, beyond numbering.

These treasures were beyond count; merely entering and gathering them would be sufficient to fuel his cultivation all the way to the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme realm of immortal attainment].

However, Eldrin Chen had condensed the Indestructibility Primordial One Path Fruit [a perfect Dao fruit representing the indestructible, primordial unity], his Dao-heart flawless and unbreachable, making him difficult to influence. He immediately sensed the anomaly.

He instantly suppressed the greed in his heart and spoke with utmost gravity, "The Demonfall Continent is the place where the Ancient Demon [a primordial race of demons] fell. Since ancient times, none who entered the continent's Central [heart] have ever returned alive."

"Think carefully. The treasures within may be plentiful, but you need to be alive to claim them."

All present had condensed Flawless Path Fruit [perfect Dao fruits], and hearing his words, they too began to vaguely perceive the wrongness of the situation.

They exchanged a glance, then immediately turned and flew towards the edge of the Demonfall Continent.

"Alas!"

At the same moment, from the deepest reaches of the Demonfall Continent, a sighing sound was heard.

Atop a towering mountain peak, a pitch-black treasure orb hovered and sank rhythmically. Beneath it lay endless, snow-white bones, blanketing countless peaks.

These interred remains seemed to have once belonged to Immortals and even Earth Immortals. In their final moments, they had apparently scrambled desperately towards the black orb, their death masks etched with expressions of pure greed.

"A pity. Several seeds of Great Encompassing potential, and they simply fled."

"The resolve of that Mortal Path practitioner is firmer than that of many Celestial Immortal Great Powers. No wonder he cost me a Primordial Unity Immortal Fruit."

The black orb rotated slowly. Its voice held no trace of emotion, yet seemed to carry a thread of killing intent.

As the orb turned slightly, the central region of this continent shimmered. Countless treasures like the Primordial Unity Immortal Fruit and Innate Rare Treasures revealed their true forms, transforming into piles of bleached white bones.

"…"

After the group had finally departed from the Demonfall Continent, they all let out a collective sigh of relief.

Eldrin Chen glanced back towards the continent's Central region, then looked down at the Primordial Unity Immortal Fruit [a legendary fruit said to grant profound unity with the primordial forces of creation] in his hand and sneered coldly. "To use a Primordial Unity Immortal Fruit as bait to lure us in... whoever resides in that Central region has truly invested a heavy stake."

Exquisite Jiang also narrowed her eyes, a trace of lingering fear in her voice. "If not for your keen perception, husband, our judgment would have been clouded by greed. We came perilously close to falling into their trap."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement, then spoke thoughtfully. "For someone to possess a Primordial Unity Immortal Fruit, their cultivation must be at least at the Celestial Immortal [a high-ranking immortal who has transcended mortal limitations] level. Yet they could not act directly, which strongly suggests they are trapped within that Central region."

"However, such a formidable being may yet find a way to break free one day. Since we have now incurred their enmity, we must remain vigilant from this day forward."