Chapter 1004 : Under the Fire Jujube Tree

He could only cup his hands in salute and repeatedly express his gratitude, saying, "The Calamity Demon God destroyed my lineage in the Realm of Emptiness and shares a sea of blood and hatred with me."

"My deepest gratitude to the 3 of you for vanquishing it."

Elder Voidwalker spoke while reluctantly retrieving a silver ingot from his robe. "Though this single tael of Devotional Celestial Silver may be insignificant to you 3, it represents my sincerest gratitude."

Incense Fire Celestial Silver.

The moment Eldrin laid eyes on this piece of Celestial Silver, his eyes flickered with a subtle shift.

Incense Silver is an exceedingly precious substance, forged by immortals through the condensation and refinement of the power of faith.

Although this single piece of Faith Silver weighed only 1 tael, it contained the prayer power of hundreds of millions of living beings, proving quite useful to both immortals and ghost immortals.

If a Nascent Soul cultivator refines it during their breakthrough, it can increase their chances of attaining immortality by several percent.

Although the Cosmic Void Daoist was revered as an immortal, receiving worship and faith from hundreds of millions of cultivators, condensing even a single tael of Faith Silver would likely require tens of thousands of years of effort.

At this moment, being willing to take out even 1 could be considered a substantial sacrifice.

At this thought, Eldrin did not take the Incense Silver. Instead, he shook his head and refused, saying, "Slaying demonic gods is my duty, and saving the Realm of Void Abyss was merely a matter of convenience."

"This incense tribute silver, I truly do not deserve it."

Upon hearing this, Void Wanderer initially thought Eldrin (Person Name) looked down upon this Faith Silver.

This only confirmed the suspicion in his heart. With a solemn expression, he said, "To you, Fellow Daoist, it may have been but a trivial act, yet to me, it is a kindness as vast as the heavens."

"I shall add another 30 Immortal Origins, I hope you will not refuse, fellow Daoist."

The Void Wanderer spoke as he retrieved another 30 pieces of Immortal Origin and passed them over.

Eldrin gazed at the Immortal Origin, his pupils faintly trembling once more. The Immortal Origin was a sacred object used by immortals for cultivation.

This object contains immortal spiritual energy, which can aid immortals in refining their cultivation, be used to set up immortal-grade arrays, and even assist immortals in achieving rebirth through profound metamorphosis.

Transactions among immortals are often conducted using Immortal Origin. In terms of value, a 100 units of Immortal Origin would likely suffice to acquire a single low-grade Immortal Artifact.

Elder Voidstrider not only willingly produced Faith Astral Silver, but also took out 30 Immortal Origins in 1 breath. It seemed he intended not merely to settle this karmic debt, but to establish trade ties with him.

If he refused to accept it, he feared it might lead Voidwalker Huanxu to believe he was unwilling to form a connection.

At this thought, Eldrin stored the Incense Ash Silver and the Immortal Source, then said with a smile, “Since you’re willing to pay such a price, Fellow Daoist, let us be friends from this day forward.”

At this, the Cosmic Void Taoist beamed with delight and exclaimed joyfully, "Now that the matters in the starry expanse are settled, it is no longer appropriate for me to linger here."

"Should you ever journey to the Qingcang Immortal Realm, fellow Daoist, you must visit our Verdant Glaze Immortal Sect."

Eldrin (Person Name) also cupped his hands and said calmly, "Rest assured, fellow Daoist, our paths shall cross again."

Since all was well in the Void-Realm, the Void-Wandering Daoist did not linger there for long. Soon after, he departed for the Celestial Realm.

Watching Elder Voidwalker depart and seeing that the Purple Realm faced no risk of exposure, Eldrin finally let out a sigh of relief.

The women nearby were also overjoyed. Lyra (Person Name) said with a smile, "With this matter settled, we have finally resolved the weightiest concern in our hearts. Now we can ascend to the higher realm with peace of mind."

"Mm." Eldrin nodded, then declared, "Before we part, let me gaze upon the Violet Realm 1 last time and leave something behind for the clan."

With those words spoken, Eldrin said no more, leading the group as they soared across the boundless void toward the realm of the Violet Heaven Abode.

Returning to the Violet Realm this time, the group finally felt no sense of urgency, and for once, they began searching for treasures among the stars.

That day, they passed by an extraterrestrial star and discovered a place upon a desolate celestial body.

"That is..."

When he set foot on the desolate star, Eldrin’s brow twitched slightly. After exchanging a glance with the others, he soared straight into the stellar core.

At the core of the stars, the trio discovered a golden sphere of light, its radiance so dazzling it resembled a miniature sun.

Sun God Gold.

Lyra couldn't help but murmur under her breath. After carefully examining it, she drew a sharp breath and said, "A piece of Solar Divine Gold that hasn't fully matured yet."

"This star is dead and silent; I fear it cannot bring him to successful gestation."

Eldrin couldn't help but frown upon hearing this.

Sun God's Gold was a supreme divine metal of the celestial rank. If forged into a Pure Yang Celestial Treasure, its power would undoubtedly rank among the pinnacle of all celestial artifacts.

Before them, this piece of Solar God Metal was only at the near-immortal grade, yet it had nearly drained the origin essence of the star before them. Moreover, it was likely impossible for it to successfully gestate.

At this thought, Eldrin murmured thoughtfully, "This dead star lacks sufficient origin essence, making it fundamentally incapable of nurturing a true Solar Divine Gold."

"If this continues, I fear not only will the Sun God's Gold fail to be nurtured, but even the stars will be completely drained of their vital energy by it and perish."

A flicker of emotion crossed Qing Ji’s brow as she couldn’t help but ask, “What do you mean, my lord?”

"I wish to extract it and place it within the infernal flames of the Pyre Abyss, nurturing it with the fire essence of the Violet Realm."

Eldrin spoke unhurriedly, his voice flowing like a gentle stream before he declared, "Should this endeavor succeed, it shall become a legacy of enlightenment—a path to ascension we leave for generations to come."

Once resolved, Eldrin immediately employed immortal techniques, enveloping the Solar God's Gold with his primordial essence to safely extract it.

To prevent the divine patterns of the Solar God's Gold from solidifying and losing their potential for further advancement, the group immediately departed without delay. They traversed through the boundless void and soon arrived beyond the boundaries of the Violet Realm.

Zijie.

Returning at last to the Violet Realm, Eldrin gazed upon the world before him and could not help but release a soft sigh in his heart.

His cultivation had now reached the pinnacle of creation, surpassing the very limits that the Violet Realm could endure. Returning to the Violet Realm was no longer possible—he couldn't even set foot there to glimpse it 1 last time.

Left with no other choice, the few of them could only descend a wisp of divine sense avatars. Carrying the Sun God’s Gold, they traversed the Demon Abyss Heavenly Rift and returned to the confines of the Violet Realm.

Upon returning to the Violet Realm, Eldrin immediately ventured into the Sea of Blazing Flames.

Within this sea of flames, he discovered the Elder Uncle Master seated beneath the fiery-red Immortal Jujube Tree, as if he had been waiting for a long time.

"You have come."

Upon the mountain peak, the Fire Date Tree blossomed, its fiery red branches ancient and robust, each bough resembling a crimson dragon of immense strength.

Beneath the ancient tree, Chen Changxuan sat with immortal grace and Daoist bearing, serene as an ancient celestial. He personally brewed a pot of tea for Eldrin.

"In recent years, you've been preoccupied with cultivation and haven't tasted my tea for many years."

"It is a rare day of leisure. Join me for some tea and a game of chess."

Excellent!

Eldrin stared blankly, lost in memories of his youth. He and Chen Changxuan, as the pillars of their clan, would often play chess together while discussing the affairs of their family and the world at large.

At that time, his cultivation was merely at the Foundation Building and Purple Mansion realms, and the places where he played chess were nothing more than remote corners like Verdant Chariot Mountain (Location) or Pingyang City.

Yet as their cultivation advanced over the years, they had increasingly devoted their focus to spiritual practice and the affairs of the realm. It became common for decades, or even a 100 years, to pass between their meetings.

Thus, before they even realized it, their last game of chess had actually been over 1 1000 years ago.

Chapter 1 The scorching sun blazed overhead, its rays piercing through the dense canopy of the ancient forest like golden spears. A young man in tattered robes knelt by a clear stream, his face pale and his breath ragged. Blood trickled from the corner of his lips, staining the pristine waters crimson. "Eldrin (Person Name)," he whispered, his voice trembling with a mixture of pain and determination. "I will not fall here. Not when I’ve come so far." He reached into his worn spatial pouch and retrieved a small jade vial. With shaking hands, he poured out a single pill—the last of his Spirit Healing Pills (Elixir). The pill glowed with a soft, ethereal light, and as he swallowed it, a warm energy spread through his battered meridians. **System Notification:** *Health +500* *Spiritual Energy +1,000* Eldrin clenched his fists. 3 months had passed since he transmigrated into this world of cultivation, and yet he still found himself struggling to survive. His current body, originally a disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect (Sect), had been expelled for offending the young master of the inner sect. Now, he was being hunted like a dog. Suddenly, a cold voice echoed through the forest. "Eldrin, do you really think you can escape?" Eldrin’s eyes snapped open. Standing before him were 3 figures clad in white robes—disciples of the Azure Cloud Sect. The leader, a tall youth with a cruel smile, held a gleaming sword that shimmered with blue energy. **Inspection Result:** *Name: Zhang Li (Person Name)* *Cultivation: 7th Layer of Qi Refining* *Weapon: Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure)* Eldrin rose slowly, his mind racing. He had just broken through to the 6th Layer of Qi Refining, but facing 3 opponents at once was suicidal. Yet, surrender was not an option—the Azure Cloud Sect showed no mercy to traitors. "Zhang Li," Eldrin said coldly. "Do you truly believe the sect will reward you for killing me? I know secrets that would shake the very foundations of the Azure Cloud Mountain." Zhang Li’s smile faltered for a fraction of a second. "Empty boasts. You’re nothing but a discarded outer disciple." Eldrin’s fingers twitched, and a faint golden light began to gather around his palms. The ancient cultivation technique he’d discovered in a hidden cave—the Heavenly Dao Scripture (Cultivation Method)—was his only hope. Though he’d only mastered the first chapter, its power far surpassed ordinary techniques. "Then come," Eldrin challenged, his voice steady despite the fear gnawing at his heart. "Let us see who will walk away from this forest alive." The forest fell silent, as if holding its breath. The leaves rustled softly, and a gentle breeze carried the scent of blood and impending death. Zhang Li snorted and raised his sword. "Arrogant fool! Let me show you the true power of the Azure Cloud Sect’s techniques!" Blue spiritual energy erupted from his body, forming the shape of a roaring dragon around the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure). The very air seemed to tremble as he unleashed the sect’s signature move—Azure Dragon’s Fury (Technique). Eldrin’s eyes narrowed. He could feel the overwhelming pressure bearing down on him, but he didn’t retreat. Instead, he began to weave hand seals, each movement precise and filled with profound meaning. Golden runes materialized in the air around him, forming a protective barrier. *Boom!* The 2 forces collided with earth-shattering force. Trees were uprooted, and the stream evaporated into mist. When the dust settled, Eldrin stood firm, though blood now flowed freely from his nose and mouth. Zhang Li stared in disbelief. "Impossible! How can a 6th Layer Qi Refining cultivator withstand my full-power attack?" Eldrin smiled bitterly. The Heavenly Dao Scripture (Cultivation Method) had saved his life, but the backlash had damaged his foundations. He could feel his spiritual energy churning violently within his dantian. Suddenly, a system notification flashed before his eyes: **Hidden Quest Completed: Survive the Azure Cloud Sect’s Pursuit** *Reward: 10,000 spirit stones, 1 x Mysterious Heaven Pill (Elixir), 1 x Fragment of the Heavenly Dao Scripture (Cultivation Method)* Eldrin’s heart raced. The Mysterious Heaven Pill (Elixir) could heal his injuries and even help him break through to the next layer. But before he could celebrate, a terrifying pressure descended from the sky. An elder with white hair and piercing eyes floated above them, his presence so powerful it seemed to distort the space around him. "Eldrin," the elder’s voice echoed like thunder. "You dare to practice forbidden arts? Hand over the Heavenly Dao Scripture (Cultivation Method), and I may grant you a quick death." Eldrin looked up at the Nascent Soul stage expert, his mind working furiously. This was no longer a battle he could win through force alone. He needed to escape, to grow stronger, to uncover the truths hidden within this world. "Senior," Eldrin said, bowing slightly. "The scripture has chosen me. Do you truly believe you can take it by force?" The elder’s eyes narrowed. "Impudent!" A massive hand formed from spiritual energy materialized in the sky, threatening to crush Eldrin into dust. But just as it descended, Eldrin activated a secret technique from the Heavenly Dao Scripture (Cultivation Method)—the Heavenly Shift (Technique). His body dissolved into golden light, vanishing from the forest just before the attack landed. The elder stared at the empty space where Eldrin had stood, his face dark with fury. "He actually mastered the Heavenly Shift (Technique)... The prophecy is true. The chosen 1 has appeared." Far away, in a hidden valley, Eldrin materialized, coughing up blood. His body was on the verge of collapse, but he was alive. He looked up at the sky, his eyes burning with determination. "The Azure Cloud Sect, the Heavenly Dao Scripture (Cultivation Method), the secrets of this world... I will uncover everything." He wiped the blood from his lips. "Just you wait." In the distance, a lone eagle cried, its voice echoing through the mountains like a promise of storms to come.