Chapter 1473 : Ascendant Realms and Celestial Pillars

Ethan Chen and Eastern Sovereign each obtained a High-Grade World-Opening Treasure [a supreme artifact capable of shaping and stabilizing nascent worlds], enhancing their methods and combat prowess by several degrees.

Thus, all nine Earth Immortal Patriarch [patriarchs who have ascended to the Earth Immortal realm] within the clan now possessed a High-Grade World-Opening Treasure, finally bringing their arsenal to a state of completion.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen resumed his secluded cultivation.

He refined the remaining two vials of Galaxy Star Sand Pill [elixirs refined from the essence of celestial star sand, greatly boosting an immortal's spiritual energy], only to find the increase in his spiritual energy was not substantial.

Two full vials of the star sand elixir increased the spiritual energy within his body by merely one quarter.

"It seems that after breaking through to the Middle Stage Earth Immortal realm, my Earth Immortal World [the inner world cultivated by an Earth Immortal, the foundation of their power] has grown even more vast. To cultivate the Fourth Level Earth Immortal realm to perfection would likely require eight vials of Galaxy Star Sand Pill," Eldrin mused.

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly for a moment before smoothing out once more.

After his breakthrough to Middle Stage Earth Immortal, the Five Cardinal Celestial Pillars [the five foundational pillars supporting his inner world] within him had ascended to the Eighth Rank Mid-Grade rank. The power of the foundational treasures within his Six Heavens and Seven Realms [the layered structure of his inner immortal world] had also increased significantly, greatly accelerating his ability to draw energy from the void dimensions.

Overall, with sufficient resources and without relying on Galaxy Star Sand Pill, he estimated he could advance one minor realm every two hundred thousand years.

"There are still over seven hundred thousand years until the Path Tribulation [the great heavenly tribulation that tests a cultivator's mastery of their chosen Dao]. Time should be sufficient," he concluded.

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, then turned his gaze to the thirteen World-Opening Spiritual Root within his body, falling into a moment of contemplation.

Unlike the Five Extremes Celestial Pillars, advancing the World-Opening Spiritual Root was considerably more difficult. Left to their own natural growth, it would likely take them a million years to reach the peak of the Eighth Rank Low-Grade.

And once they grew to the peak of Eighth Rank Low-Grade, they would likely encounter a temporary bottleneck, making further progress exceedingly difficult.

However, Eldrin Chen was currently amassing Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [a supreme, primordial energy of creation], preparing to condense the 'Innate Primordial Chaos Violet Aura' [the innate, primordial form of this supreme creative energy].

In Eldrin Chen's estimation, the Innate Primordial Chaos Violet Aura possessed boundless and wondrous applications, perhaps even more profound than Innate Energy [the fundamental, innate energy present within all beings].

Using the Primordial Chaos Violet Aura on these World-Opening Spiritual Root now, merely to accelerate their growth, seemed somewhat wasteful.

After all, he possessed thirteen such World-Opening Spiritual Root within him. The amount of Acquired Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [the refined, acquired form of this energy] required to accelerate the growth of each one would, collectively, represent no small fortune.

After much deliberation, Eldrin Chen ultimately decided against accelerating the growth of these Spiritual Root. He mused quietly, "Let them grow naturally. When they encounter their bottleneck, I shall then assist their breakthrough using Primordial Chaos Violet Aura supplemented with World-Opening Energy [a rare energy substance that aids in overcoming cultivation barriers]."

With this decision settled in his mind, Eldrin Chen returned to his secluded cultivation.

Thus, time flowed swiftly. In the blink of an eye, tens of thousands of years passed, until the moment the Crimson Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron [a mighty cauldron artifact imbued with the power of a crimson dragon] was on the verge of fully forming.

Within the Lingering Sun Blessed Land [a realm imbued with the power of the setting sun], a grand and majestic formation had been activated, operating ceaselessly day and night.

At the very heart of the Lingering Sun Blessed Land, Eldrin Chen sat with a grave expression within the Great Hall.

Before him, seven individuals were seated: Exquisite Jiang, Verdant Consort, Nyssa Qu, Lila, Ethan Chen, Kael Chen, and Energy Abyss Chen.

Eldrin Chen surveyed the group and then spoke, "In approximately ten years' time, the Crimson Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron [a divine artifact said to have the power to stabilize realms] will reach its moment of full maturation."

"Lately, many eyes have been watching covetously. You must remember to guard the Lingering Sun Sea Region vigilantly and not stray even half a step beyond the Lingering Sun Blessed Land."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

Exquisite Jiang's expression turned extremely solemn as she spoke, "In recent times, I have sensed the auras of at least three cultivators at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm]. I fear their intentions are far from benevolent."

"There is no need for concern,"

Eldrin Chen replied with calm assurance. With a flick of his sleeve, he manifested a cauldron forged from Ancient Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron [a legendary metal bearing the patterns of primordial dragons].

It turned out that the Black Dragon Suppressing World Cauldron [a mighty cauldron artifact], nurtured by the energies of the Returning Abyss Blessed Land, had finally regained its full power a step ahead of schedule.

Witnessing this scene, a glimmer of light appeared in everyone's eyes. Verdant Consort could not help but laugh, "Since you have already refined this cauldron, then even if more Earth Immortal Great Perfection experts come, we have nothing to fear."

"Mm."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, then instructed, "Exquisite, you personally guard the Ancient Crimson Dragon Cauldron. Anyone who approaches without authorization is to be slain without mercy."

"You must ensure that the very moment it emerges into the world, you immediately refine and take control of it."

Exquisite Jiang nodded, her expression grave as she said, "I understand."

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to the other six Mortal Path cultivators. "You will join me in guarding the Myriad Miles Lingering Sun Grand Formation."

"..."

Following Eldrin Chen's orders, the entire Lingering Sun Sea Region was elevated to its highest state of combat readiness.

A full seven combatants with Late Stage Earth Immortal strength personally took action, pushing the Mountain Protection Formation of the Lingering Sun Sea to its absolute limit.

Thus, time flowed on, and several more years passed in the blink of an eye. As the Crimson Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron was on the verge of fully restoring itself, someone finally could sit still no longer.

Beyond the Lingering Sun Sea Region, ten Demon Race Earth Immortal [powerful cultivators who have ascended to the earthly immortal realm] stepped forth through the void. They surrounded a towering figure clad in black robes, who now stood before the Lingering Sun Blessed Land [a sacred land imbued with potent spiritual energies].

This lineage was none other than the Dark Great Roc Bird Clan from Gale Wind Valley, led by the Dark Great Roc King, whose cultivation had reached the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm].

"That upstart Eldrin, prepare to die!"

At this moment, the Dark Great Roc King gazed coldly at the Lingering Sun Blessed Land and spoke, his voice devoid of warmth.

Without another word, he simply flicked his sleeve. In an instant, billions of dark feathers erupted like a swarm of Heavenly Blade [divine blades of immense sharpness], descending with a sound like beating wings to cleave into the Mountain Protection Formation [a powerful defensive array that shields a mountain or sect] surrounding the blessed land.

Yet, against such an onslaught, the Mountain Protection Formation of the Lingering Sun Blessed Land merely rippled with faint, shimmering waves, showing not the slightest sign of being breached.

Seeing this, the ten Earth Immortal surrounding the Dark Great Roc King also unleashed their attacks in unison.

Unfortunately, among these Earth Immortal, only one had reached the Late Stage Earth Immortal [the advanced phase of the Earth Immortal realm]. Their combined assault brought little pressure to bear upon the Mountain Protection Formation, which was being maintained by a formidable force of seven Late Stage Earth Immortal.

Witnessing the stalemate, the Dark Great Roc King spoke again, his voice carrying across the battlefield. "Fellow Daoist Azure Dragon, Central Heaven's Bulwark Earth Divine Spirit—if you do not act now, there may be no time left."

"BOOM!"

As the words of Dark Great Roc King fell, two figures soon emerged from the void.

Of these two, one wore the imperial dragon robes of an azure dragon lord and approached holding the Azure Dragon Ancient Cauldron. This was none other than the Seventh Elder of the Western Abyss Dragon Palace, Azure Dragon Lord.

The other wore the crown of a Divine Spirits [a powerful spiritual entity born from the world's essence] and was clad in a pale yellow robe, striding forth like an ancient Divine Lord [a title for a powerful deity].

"Azure Dragon Lord, Central Bulwark Earth Divine Spirit."

The moment he saw the two, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, a look of solemn gravity settling upon his features.

These two Demon Immortal [a powerful immortal-level demon cultivator] Divine Spirits were figures Eldrin Chen had long heard of. The Azure Dragon Lord was the paramount powerhouse of the Western Abyss Dragon Palace.

Even before the last Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic event ordained by fate], this lord was already a powerful Eighth Level Earth Immortal. He had once laid a trap that resulted in the death of the Supreme Elder of the Flowing Fire Star Palace, Thousand Streams Path Master.

Now, his cultivation had advanced further, having already reached the realm of Earth Immortal Great Perfection.

As for the Central Bulwark Earth Divine Spirit, he too was a renowned Earth Immortal Great Perfection. It was said this being was a peerless Divine Spirits who had opened the Eighth Heaven [a profound cultivation stage], and had twice crossed blades with Violet Mystery Path Master without either gaining the upper hand.

The personal arrival of such powerful Divine Spirits made Eldrin Chen feel the situation was turning rather ominous.