Chapter 1017 : Azure Abyss Island

Just as mortals undertake the great endeavor of building a foundation for their homes, for immortals, establishing a cultivation dojo is likewise a rare and significant undertaking.

After occupying the Fire Mulberry Mountain, Eldrin selected an auspicious date and sent messages to all major immortal islands in the vicinity, announcing his intention to settle here for cultivation.

The demon tribes and deities had yet to make a move, but across the Crimson Dragon Sea, many islands occupied by humans began to stir.

On this day, Eldrin was hosting his grand inauguration banquet. Though the major human immortal islands had yet to arrive, over a 100 Nascent Soul cultivators from various spirit islands had already arrived days in advance, each presenting treasures of extraordinary value.

Yet today, Fire Mulberry Island had long since transformed beyond recognition.

The once wildly distinct demon clan immortal isles had now transformed into a celestial paradise of transcendent elegance. Above the mountain ranges drifted immortal mists, while pavilions and towers rose from the earth—all crafted from miraculous divine materials.

Even the paving stones faintly gleamed with a white jade radiance, clearly no mundane objects of the mortal world.

Unlike the mortal realm, the celestial realm was nourished by immortal spiritual energy, where ordinary spiritual objects were hardly rare. Many common mountain stones scattered everywhere would be considered fine spiritual materials in the human world.

Even slightly valuable ores, or the common plants and trees found everywhere, if cast into the mortal realm, would be enough to make Foundation Establishment and even Purple Mansion cultivators fight tooth and nail for them.

In the immortal realm, these spiritual objects held little to no use for an immortal like Eldrin.

Chapter 1 After descending Blazing Mulberry Mountain, Eldrin employed immortal techniques to utilize local resources. In merely 7 days, he had forged this majestic immortal palace complex,

"From this day forth, Fire Mulberry Island shall be renamed Verdant Ridge Island."

Gazing at the majestic island before him, Eldrin could not help but let out a soft sigh and said,

After ascending, worldly affairs had faded into the distance. The ancestral land that nurtured him, Verdant Chariot Mountain (Location), was now forever beyond his return.

He named this island Verdant Chariot, a subtle homage to his lingering nostalgia for the bygone days of Verdant Chariot Mountain (Location).

"Husband."

Just then, Lyra (Person Name) spoke up from the side as a reminder,

Eldrin raised his head and saw several ethereal figures treading the void in the distance, their bearing immortal and transcendent. "Immortals."

In the blink of an eye, a thought flashed through Eldrin's mind.

With a sweep of his sleeve, he strode leisurely upon the air, cupping his hands with a faint smile. "Esteemed fellow cultivators, having journeyed from afar, I apologize for failing to greet you properly upon your arrival. My humble respects!"

"You honor me with your courtesy, fellow Daoist."

"We are all human Immortals, so it is only natural that we should support 1 another within the Crimson Dragon Sea."

High in the void, a serene voice echoed. 4 immortals strolled into view: an elder with an ethereal aura reminiscent of a celestial being, an extraordinary immortal couple of remarkable grace, and lastly, a man clad in pristine white robes.

Eldrin's gaze swept over the group, lingering briefly on the man in white robes as a faint glimmer passed through his eyes.

At that moment, the elder stepped through the void and approached, continuing with a light chuckle, "This old man is 6 Cycles Master, greetings to you fellow immortals."

"So it's Fellow Daoist 6 Stars, my apologies for the lack of courtesy."

Eldrin exchanged a glance with Lyra and the others, then cupped his hands in salute and said.

The 6 Stars Immortal nodded slightly before introducing the 3 celestial beings beside him.

Among the 3 immortals, the celestial couple were none other than the Violet Flame Fairy of the Violet Feather Immortal Isle and Daoist Tianyu.

As for the last man in white, he was naturally the Void-Refining Immortal from Void-Refining Island.

"Indeed, it was him."

Upon hearing the introduction from the 6 Stars Immortal, a subtle glimmer stirred in Eldrin's eyes as he exchanged a meaningful glance with Lyra.

Observing this, the Ethereal Void Immortal remarked thoughtfully, "Fellow Daoist, you seem to recognize me." "I've long heard of your reputation,"

Eldrin (Person Name) parted his lips as if to speak, yet furrowed his brow instead.

He shook his head calmly and said, "An unwelcome guest has arrived today. Let us set aside other matters for now—allow me to first receive this guest."

"Eldrin brat, you seized my clan's Fire Mulberry Island. Today, this venerable 1 has come to test your skills."

Before Eldrin could finish speaking, a voice echoed from the void. Everyone looked up and saw 3 peerless demon immortals striding through the emptiness.

The 3 demon immortals of the Divine Eagle lineage, each possessing the Crimson Flame Qi (Spiritual Root).

The 6 Stars Immortal’s eyes flickered slightly, then he sent a voice transmission to Eldrin: "The other 2 are of little concern, but the Crimson Flame Qi Divine Eagle Emperor possesses extraordinary cultivation. You must handle him with care."

"Many thanks for the reminder."

Eldrin nodded, his gaze involuntarily drifting toward the 3 celestial demons hovering in the void.

Among the 3 demons, the leader stood tall and slender, wreathed in crimson flames that surged around him like 10 1000 fiery serpents. He loomed as majestically as a deity of infernal blaze.

This prompted Eldrin to proceed with utmost caution, weaving the laws of nature into flowing flames to shield his form—a technique of exceptionally profound mastery.

This demonstrated that Shen Suina's comprehension of the Crimson Flame Qi (Spiritual Root) laws had already reached an exceedingly profound realm. 1 more step forward, and she would likely transcend the mortal plane to ascend into immortality.

The power of laws at that level was no longer ordinary acquired laws; they were revered by the immortals as World-Originating Laws, possessing the terrifying might to cleave heaven from earth and shape creation.

The Crimson Flame Emperor was still far from reaching that stage, yet the laws of power he had grasped were already touching the threshold of the Great Perfection Realm, making him an opponent not to be underestimated.

"With my Primordial Chaos Law, can I prevail against this demon?"

Eldrin murmured inwardly, vaguely sensing that he could put up a fight, yet lacking full confidence in his ability to prevail.

After a brief assessment, he compared Qian Xuande to the Vermilion Flame Roc Emperor and found that the latter seemed significantly weaker, allowing him to breathe a slight sigh of relief. "This demon... can be fought."

Suppressing the thoughts in his heart, Eldrin stepped forward and calmly stated, "Immortal mountains and spiritual veins are born from the creation of the immortal realm, where the essence of heaven and earth converges. They have always belonged to those with the capability to claim them."

"A millennium ago, you managed to seize this celestial mountain from our human immortals. Naturally, I shall reclaim it now." "Oh?"

The Divine Roc Emperor’s gaze turned icy as he stared coldly at Eldrin (Person Name) and declared, “Your ambush while I was off guard can hardly be considered an honorable move.”

"Since I have come today, I shall undoubtedly seize this Fire Demon Island."

At that moment, Immortal 6 Stars gave a faint smile, his gaze turning icy as he declared, "Since the immortal island has been lost, do not think of returning today."

"The Fire Mulberry Island is truly bustling with activity today."

At that very moment, a derisive laughter echoed from the distant void.

Everyone looked up and saw 9 7-colored phoenixes pulling an exceedingly magnificent war chariot across the heavens.

The war chariot was adorned with dragon patterns, seemingly crafted from the legendary Dragonvein Wood of acquired immortal roots. Interwoven with the patterns were the flowing lines of natural law, exuding an aura of supreme and lethal power.

At that moment, a tall man stood alone upon the war chariot, gazing over with a faint smile.

It is the 9 Phoenix Immortal Carriage. In the past, the Crimson Dragon Patriarch would often travel in this carriage, and even Earth Immortals from blessed realms had to receive him with utmost courtesy.

The 6 Stars Immortal spoke softly, beginning to explain the newcomer’s origins to Eldrin.

In ages past, the Crimson Dragon Ancestor attained the Dao in merely a few 100 1000 years, already half-stepping into the realm of Earth Immortal Ancestors. Legend held that he was the most likely existence in the surrounding seas to achieve the feat of world creation.

Alas, in the end, he still failed in his breakthrough and passed away seated in the seclusion chamber.

The man before him was none other than the direct grandson of the Crimson Dragon Patriarch, and also the strongest immortal deity of the Crimson Dragon Sea—'Crimson Dragon Son'.

Chapter 1 The biting cold wind howled across the desolate mountain peak, whipping fine snowflakes into swirling eddies. Lin Yan tightened his worn deerskin robe, his fingers numb and stiff as he clutched the worn broom. Before him stretched the seemingly endless stone steps of the Ascending Cloud Path, each step covered in a thin layer of glazed ice that shimmered with a cold light under the overcast sky. He lifted his head, gazing toward the summit shrouded in thick mist where magnificent pavilions and towers stood as fleeting shadows. That was the inner sect, a place he could only observe from afar. "Focus your mind! Stop daydreaming!" A sharp shout came from behind. A young man in a blue robe embroidered with cloud patterns stood with his hands behind his back, a cold sneer on his face. "An Outer Sect disciple who hasn't even reached the First Layer of Qi Refinement dares to be negligent in his duties?" Lin Yan lowered his head, his voice calm. "Senior Brother Ming." Ming Feng snorted coldly, casually flicking his sleeve. A faint blue light shot out, striking Lin Yan's chest squarely. A powerful force sent Lin Yan stumbling back several steps before he barely managed to steady himself, a sweet taste rising in his throat. "Consider this a lesson." Ming Feng looked down at him from above. "Remember your place. Someone like you, with mediocre spiritual roots, sweeping the Ascending Cloud Path is already an immense fortune. If you can't even do this well, why not leave the sect early and return to the mortal world?" Lin Yan clenched his fists, his nails digging deeply into his palms, but his expression remained unchanged. "Thank you for Senior Brother's guidance." Watching Ming Feng's retreating figure, a cold gleam flashed in Lin Yan's eyes. 3 years. He had been in the Profound Sky Sect for 3 years, and for 3 years he had remained at the peak of Body Tempering, unable to cross the threshold into Qi Refinement. It wasn't due to lack of effort, but... He touched the simple black ring on his left hand. This was the only relic left by his parents, and also the source of all his troubles. As night fell, Lin Yan returned to his simple dwelling—a thatched hut at the foot of the mountain. The Outer Sect disciples who shared the courtyard deliberately avoided him, their eyes filled with undisguised contempt. He was used to it. In the world of cultivation, strength was everything. Sitting cross-legged on the cold wooden bed, Lin Yan habitually channeled the sect's most basic cultivation method, the "Profound Sky Art." As always, the spiritual energy between heaven and earth remained unmoved, refusing to answer his call. Just as he was about to give up, the ring on his finger suddenly grew warm! A heat stream surged out, rushing straight toward his Dantian. The spiritual energy that had been still now boiled like water in a hot pot, frantically pouring into his meridians. A sharp pain shot through him, as if his body was being torn apart. Lin Yan gritted his teeth, his veins bulging. At that moment, a vast and ancient voice echoed directly in his mind: [The Heavenly Destiny System has been activated] [Host: Lin Yan] [Cultivation: Peak Body Tempering] [Bloodline: Mortal] [Cultivation Technique: Profound Sky Art (Unmastered)] [Fate Value: 0] Lin Yan was stunned. Before he could react, the voice rang out again: [Initial mission triggered: Break through to the First Layer of Qi Refinement] [Mission reward: 100 Fate Value, 1 Low-Grade Spirit Stone] A surge of ecstasy welled up within him. For 3 years, he had been stuck at the peak of Body Tempering, and now the opportunity for a breakthrough had finally arrived! He focused his mind, guiding the rampaging spiritual energy to impact the barriers in his meridians. The ring continued to emit waves of warmth, nourishing his strained meridians. Crack! A faint, almost inaudible sound came from within his body, as if something had shattered. The next moment, the spiritual energy that had been running wild suddenly smoothed out, flowing obediently along his meridians in a complete cycle. A faint white glow emanated from his body, illuminating the simple hut. He had broken through! After 3 long years, he had finally stepped into the First Layer of Qi Refinement! [Mission completed: Break through to the First Layer of Qi Refinement] [Reward issued: 100 Fate Value, 1 Low-Grade Spirit Stone] A crystal-clear stone appeared in his hand, emanating pure spiritual energy. But what excited Lin Yan more was the line of text that appeared before his eyes: [Fate Value: 100] [Available for exchange: Low-Grade Spirit Stone (10 Fate Value), Qi Nourishing Pill (50 Fate Value), Minor Qi Restoration Pill (30 Fate Value), Basic Sword Art (100 Fate Value)...] A smile finally appeared on Lin Yan's lips. He looked toward the direction of the main peak, his eyes sharp. "Ming Feng, just you wait."