Chapter 1463 : The Choice

Hearing this, Eldrin felt a chill run down his spine.

The Void Gate of the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven had existed for hundreds of millions of years—how could it have coincidentally malfunctioned at this very moment?

Moreover, the repair time was particularly peculiar—the slowest estimate was 100,000 years. Could that coincide with the very moment the Crimson Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron (Magic Treasure) ascends?

Eldrin was certain that this was most likely deeply connected to the Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace.

"I offer the Crimson Dragon Cauldron as an open stratagem, in exchange for 3 100 1000 years."

"Who would have thought that today, I would be outmaneuvered by the master of the Flowing Fire Star Palace in return."

Eldrin sighed inwardly before saying to 7 Mysteries Daoist, "Thank you for the reminder, fellow Daoist."

"There is no need to thank me."

"Cause of the past, fruit of the present."

The 7 Mysteries Daoist shook his head and spoke, "Had it not been for your life-saving grace back then, I would not offer this guidance today. If you wish to express gratitude, thank your past self."

At this point, Daoist Qixuan remarked, "Within the Divine Abyss Immortal City, spatial treasures cannot be activated. The Flaming Fire Palace Master has enlisted 3 Earth Immortal realm experts at the Great Perfection stage to stand guard outside the Divine Abyss Immortal City."

"They should be able to pinpoint your location. I fear even if you activate your spatial treasure the moment you leave the Divine Abyss Immortal City, it may not be enough to escape their pursuit."

Hearing him speak to this point, Eldrin's expression grew increasingly grave.

He took a deep breath, instinctively locking eyes with Lyra (Person Name), then spoke: "I understand."

Elder Qixuan nodded, then withdrew and departed.

Back when he was surrounded, Eldrin (Person Name) struck from the shadows to help him break free. However, after just 1 move, regardless of the outcome, Eldrin fled immediately, never intending to fight alongside him to the end.

Now that he had repaid the debt of gratitude, he had ventured to offer some advice, but he would not truly risk his life in battle for him.

After the departure of the 7 Mysteries Taoist, Lyra (Person Name) wore an expression of profound gravity as she spoke, "Husband, given the current situation, what should we do?"

Eldrin remained silent, his face etched with profound gravity.

After a long moment of contemplation, he finally spoke, "Let us proceed as planned—we shall acquire the treasures first."

Lyra still had some concerns and couldn't help but inquire, "With the Divine Abyss Realm closing the Void Gate, I fear they might join forces with the Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace to deal with us."

"No need to worry." Eldrin shook his head before reassuring, "With the power of the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven, if they truly intended to move against us, they wouldn't need to resort to such methods at all."

"If my speculations are correct, this is at most a transaction between the Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace and a certain authority figure within the Divine Abyss Cave Heaven."

Hearing this, Lyra couldn't help but let out a soft sigh of relief.

As the paramount human power of the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea, if the Divine Abyss Cave Heaven truly set their sights upon them, they would likely be utterly defenseless against such overwhelming force.

Fortunately, in the immortal realm, it had become an unspoken rule among all races that Celestial Immortals would not actively intervene in conflicts at the Earthly Immortal level. Thus, it was highly unlikely that the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven would take action against them.

With this thought in mind, Lyra said, "If all else fails, we could stay in the Divine Abyss Immortal City for 1 100 1000 years and let him have that Crimson Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron."

"Let him have it?"

Eldrin's gaze tightened slightly, yet he couldn't help giving a faint shake of his head.

He knew full well that the Flowing Fire Star Palace could not afford the price of the Crimson Dragon Calamity-Suppressing Cauldron. Even if they could, Eldrin would never hand over such a world-splitting supreme treasure to him.

As resources within the 100 Rivers of Liuchuan were limited, the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) would inevitably clash with the Flaming Fire Star Palace if they sought to rise.

After the 9 Earth Immortals of the Chen family break through to the mid-stage Earth Immortal realm, their cultivation resources will begin to dwindle. Advancing to the late-stage Earth Immortal realm before the great tribulation will undoubtedly become significantly more challenging.

After all, the 9 Earth Immortal ancestors of the Chen Clan had all opened at least 9 heavenly layers. Once such cultivators reached the late Earth Immortal stage, their combat prowess could rival that of a Great Perfection Earth Immortal.

A full 9 Earth Immortals at the Great Perfection realm—this constituted a force of considerable significance even within the entire Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea.

It must be known that across the entire Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea, aside from the 3 blessed lands, the various sacred grounds accumulated over tens of millions of years had collectively produced just over 2 100 Great Perfection Earth Immortals.

With only the 3 seas of Eldrin, Setting Sun, and Suwei to rely on, nurturing 9 Earth Immortals at the Great Perfection stage within a mere 800,000 years would be utterly insufficient—even if all the immortal spiritual energy were drained dry.

"1 must occupy at least a 100 streams and a 1000 seas to accomplish such a feat."

Eldrin (Person Name) murmured inwardly, a sharp glint flashing between his brows.

Now that the Great Dao Tribulation loomed ahead, the Chen Immortal Clan had little time left. To survive this tribulation, he would inevitably have to confront the Flowing Fire Star Palace. Naturally, he would never consider strengthening his enemy.

Eldrin knew full well that once the Flowing Fire Star Palace obtained the Crimson Dragon World-Anchoring Cauldron, it would only be a matter of time before the Flowing Fire Palace Master recovered from his injuries and began scheming to acquire the Black Dragon World-Anchoring Cauldron.

By that time, even Eldrin (Person Name) would be unable to protect the Black Dragon Town World Cauldron. It would either be seized by the Flowing Fire Star Palace or handed over to the Glazed Bliss Abode—effectively costing him 2 Primordial Chaos Supreme Treasures.

Not to mention, the Crimson Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron was the most crucial treasure for breaching the Netherworld Microcosm. Without this fire-attribute Heaven-Sundering Supreme Treasure, Eldrin (Person Name) had no absolute confidence in conquering the Netherworld Microcosm.

After such meticulous calculation, no matter which option was chosen, Eldrin (Person Name) would absolutely never surrender the Crimson Dragon World-Anchoring Cauldron.

After much deliberation, Eldrin said with profound depth in his eyes, "There's no need for you to worry. I already have an idea in mind. We can make further plans after the Trading Assembly concludes."

"Oh?"

Lyra's gaze flickered slightly. Seeing the profound meaning in his eyes, she set aside her worries for the moment and continued toward the Divine Abyss Immortal City.

The 2 arrived at the Divine Abyss Immortal City rather late this time. They hadn't waited long before the day of the Grand Bartering Assembly commenced.

At the Barter Assembly, Eldrin methodically acquired the Galaxy Star-Sand Pills, purchasing a total of 40 full bottles in succession.

From that day forth, Eldrin ceased his endeavors.

According to Eldrin's (Person Name) estimation, with his foundation at the Thirteenth Heavenly Tier, it would require refining approximately 5 and a half bottles of Galaxy Starfall Elixir to reach the peak of the Third Earthly Immortal Realm.

Lyra was in a similar situation, requiring approximately 5 vials of Galaxy Starfall Elixir to refine before she could approach the bottleneck of breaking through to the fourth level of the Earth Immortal realm.

Seraphina Qu, Lila, Yan Zi Ji, Kael, Chen Ethan, and Chen Qiyuan—6 individuals in total—would each require approximately 4 vials of the Galaxy Starfall Elixir to suffice.

Qing Ji had opened up 10 celestial layers, giving her a foundation that was even more formidable. She would likely require 4 and a half bottles of the Galaxy Starfall Elixir (Pills) to consolidate her cultivation.

By this calculation, there were a full 30-9 bottles of Galaxy Starfall Elixir. Eldrin had purchased 40 bottles in total, ensuring there would be no shortage of the Galaxy Starfall Elixir.

The price of each vial of this Galaxy Star Sand Elixir was approximately 100,000 Immortal Source coins. Had it not been for the harvest of resources worth over 3,000,000 Immortal Source coins during the expedition to the Abyssal Purgatorial Sea, Eldrin would never have been able to afford such an expense.

After purchasing this batch of Galaxy Veil Pills, Eldrin had spent over half of his immortal funds.

(End of Chapter)