Chapter 1464 : A Legendary Foundation Forged

Without a moment's hesitation, Eldrin Chen then exchanged several World-Opening Marvel for three stalks of Extreme Solar Flower, thus achieving his goal for this Barter Convention.

"Let's go."

Having accomplished his aim, Eldrin Chen wasted no time and immediately departed from the Divine Abyss Pavilion.

Just as the two were leaving, someone nearby turned to their companion with a puzzled expression and asked, "The Solar Realm Small Universe will open within three hundred thousand years. When it does, there will surely be a large quantity of Galaxy Star Sand Pill for sale."

"For this person to purchase such a large amount of Galaxy Star Sand Pill now, even paying a significant premium, isn't he just a fool?"

The person beside them glanced in the direction the two had departed and said meaningfully, "That person you speak of is the recently renowned Returning Abyss Path Master, said to have opened at least a Ten-Layered Heaven [a legendary and supremely difficult foundational realm for cultivators]."

"It's said he recently journeyed to the Demonfall Continent within the Nether Abyss Purgatory Sea. It seems the rumors of his substantial gains were true."

"A Ten-Layered Heaven?"

The one who had asked the question was momentarily stunned, then sighed. "Since ancient times, those who manage to open a Ten-Layered Heaven have mostly been beset by countless tribulations."

"For this one to face a Path Tribulation [a catastrophic trial of fate and destiny] a mere million years after his World-Opening... his fortune is truly ill-fated."

"..."

Eldrin Chen paid little heed to the discussions of the various Earth Immortal Patriarchs [powerful cultivators who have attained the Earth Immortal realm].

He departed the Divine Abyss Pavilion and proceeded to a pavilion known as the 'Immortal Courier Tower' [a courier service for immortals].

The interior of the Immortal Courier Tower was quite serene. Upon Eldrin Chen's entry, a steward at the Earth Immortal Realm recognized his identity and inquired with a smile, "Has the Divine Lord [a title for a powerful immortal] come to dispatch something?"

"Indeed, I have a matter to trouble you with."

Eldrin Chen offered a slight smile before speaking.

The Immortal Courier Tower was a direct institution of the Immortal Court [the celestial governing body], its branches spread throughout the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [a collective term for the myriad realms of the immortal world]. Its primary function was to deliver letters and items for Immortals [beings who have ascended to immortality].

It was said that for the right price, one could send letters and treasures across boundless Immortal Domains, even to distant recipients.

Of course, correspondence capable of traversing Immortal Domains often required immensely long periods to arrive, typically measured in tens of thousands of years.

Eldrin Chen had come today precisely to dispatch one such item.

With a flick of his sleeve, he produced several items and spoke, "I wish to entrust these to your care for delivery to the Returning Abyss Sea Region, the Celestial Palace of Immortal Towers, and the Glazed Blessed Land."

"Oh?"

The Immortal Courier Tower steward glanced at the items—several letters and treasures—and smiled. "Since it is a task entrusted by a Divine Lord, you may leave it to us."

"However, the delivery fee…"

Eldrin Chen nodded, then withdrew a sum of Immortal Source [a highly refined and potent form of spiritual energy used by high-level immortals] from his sleeve.

After handing over the Immortal Source and the treasures to the Immortal Courier Tower steward, Eldrin Chen wore a look of deep concern. "These letters are of utmost importance," he urged. "I must implore your organization to ensure their delivery."

The Immortal Courier Tower steward accepted the items and nodded. "We shall do our utmost."

"…"

After reiterating his instructions several times, the two of them departed from the Immortal Courier Tower.

Exquisite Jiang glanced back, a trace of worry in her heart. "Do you think our plea for aid will reach its destination?" she asked.

"They will not reach their destination."

Eldrin Chen spoke, his gaze distant and profound. "The Flowing Fire Star Palace and those others will never allow us to summon reinforcements."

"Then what are we to do?"

Exquisite Jiang's expression was grave and anxious, yet she noticed that Eldrin Chen seemed strangely unworried.

In that instant, a suspicion dawned on her. "Were those letters and treasures... deliberately sent to them?" she asked.

Eldrin Chen offered no reply. Clad in robes white as snow, his tall, slender frame stood at the very edge of Divine Abyss Immortal City, gazing into the boundless void beyond. An aura of profound stillness and unshakable resolve emanated from him, like a deep pool or a towering mountain.

After a long silence, he finally spoke, his voice calm and measured. "Since they refuse to grant us time, why should we meet their force head-on?"

"..."

A few days later, a Treasure Ship from the Immortal Courier Tower ascended into the skies, departing Divine Abyss Immortal City to traverse the void.

Yet, not long after the Treasure Ship's departure, the grand vessel was ambushed by a mysterious Immortal. Contrary to all expectations, the assault resulted in minimal losses. Only a few letters and treasures were reported missing.

Beyond the walls of Divine Abyss Immortal City, amidst the boundless void, several figures had gathered.

The one at their head was none other than Master of Flowing Fire Star Palace. Glancing at the letter in his hand, he could not help but chuckle. "That That upstart Eldrin still seeks to call for aid."

"Had I not personally intercepted his missive, we might have faced some trouble today."

Another figure nearby, witnessing this, let out a cold laugh. "I hear Glazed Divine Lord was gravely wounded and is now in seclusion, healing his injuries."

"And Heavenly Halberd Demon-Slaying True Lord, in order to deter that Heavenly Demon from the Demon Race, cannot easily make a move. Who among the rest can help him?"

Master of Flowing Fire Star Palace nodded in agreement, then spoke with a promise. "My old friends, you lend me your strength today. Once I have recovered from my wounds, I shall repay you handsomely."

"..."

"Fellow Daoist, is there truly no other way?"

At the same moment, Eldrin Chen stood before the Immortal Courier Tower, inquiring.

The steward of the Immortal Courier Tower gave a bitter laugh, shaking his head repeatedly. "To speak plainly, Divine Lord, you are being watched. Sending another letter would likely invite further complications."

"Alas, within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain [the vast realm of immortals], the influence of the Immortal Court [the celestial governing body] remains far too weak, with the various Grotto-Heaven Blessed Land [powerful immortal sects and clans residing in paradisiacal realms] usurping the high positions."

"Not to mention someone of my standing, even the master of the Western Abyss Celestial Palace [the primary celestial palace in the Western Abyss region] is entangled by the machinations of various factions, finding it difficult to truly grasp the power of the Immortal Court."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen roughly understood why Second Son had rarely returned home since becoming a disciple under Heavenly Halberd Demon-Slaying True Lord [a formidable deity known for vanquishing demons].

The root cause, it seemed, was that Heavenly Halberd Demon-Slaying True Lord had not yet fully consolidated control over the Western Abyss Immortal Court [the branch of the Immortal Court governing the Western Abyss].

Within the current Western Abyss Immortal Court, the vast majority of high-ranking positions, such as Divine Lord [a high celestial rank] and Celestial Generals, were almost entirely occupied by representatives from the various Grotto-Heaven Blessed Land.

Although Heavenly Halberd Demon-Slaying True Lord possessed awe-inspiring combat prowess, even he found it difficult to single-handedly command this Immortal Court.

Over the years, Second Son and Worthy Path Chen had been training Celestial Soldiers and Generals [the immortal army] within the Heavenly Court [another term for the Immortal Court], their efforts fundamentally aimed at aiding Heavenly Halberd Demon-Slaying True Lord in securing control of the Immortal Court.

"Even the Immortal Courier Tower [the celestial communication and logistics network] within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and profound sea region] has rotted to the core."

Eldrin Chen sighed inwardly, a trace of helplessness coloring his expression.

Without further comment, he accepted a sum of compensation from the Immortal Courier Tower and departed directly from the Divine Abyss Immortal City [a major immortal city].

Just as he was about to depart, Seven Mystery Path Master stepped forward, shaking his head and saying, "If I were you, I would not venture out today."

Eldrin Chen glanced at him, then shook his head in turn. "If I hide for a hundred thousand years today, I could endure for eight hundred thousand years tomorrow."

"But when the Path Tribulation [the ultimate heavenly trial for cultivators] arrives, there will ultimately be no place to hide."

With those words, Eldrin Chen continued on his way out of the Divine Abyss Immortal City.

Seeing this, Seven Mystery Path Master's brow furrowed slightly. After a moment of contemplation, he called out to stop Eldrin Chen and tossed a shimmering orb of spiritual light towards him.

"Take this. May it aid you at a critical moment."