Chapter 1498 : Zixuan Attains the Taiyi Realm

Eldrin said nothing more on the matter.

He slowly exhaled, casting but a single glance in the direction where the master of the Western Abyss Dragon Palace had departed before lowering his gaze and sinking into unbroken silence.

In that moment, Eldrin suddenly recalled his divine title bestowed by the heavens—the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss Divine Lord.

Now it appears that the Western Abyss Celestial Court’s conferral of this title upon him was not solely due to his slaying of the 1000 Dragons Lake Lord—there seems to be a deeper implication behind it.

“Could it be that this Celestial Halberd Slaying Demon True Monarch truly wishes for me to accomplish something?”

Eldrin (Person Name) pondered inwardly, his gaze gradually lowering as he quietly awaited the day when Daoist Zixuan would emerge from seclusion.

Thus time slipped away, and no 1 knew how long had passed. Within the secluded chamber of the Purple Mystic Elder, an earth-shattering aura emerged, while the power of thunderous dao principles—countless as hundreds of millions—slowly coalesced.

It is done.

The moment he sensed the Law of Thunder, Eldrin felt a flicker of reassurance in his heart.

With the foundation of the eighth heaven, Patriarch Zi Xuan already possessed a high probability of comprehending the Great Dao Principle of Taiyi and condensing the Taiyi Dao Mark. Now, having prepared ample treasures, his attempt to break through to the Taiyi Realm was naturally a venture of great certainty.

Indeed, it was not long before Daoist Zi Xuan pushed the door open and emerged, casting a smiling gaze upon the assembly.

Witnessing this, everyone’s faces lit up with joy. Daoist Kun Tian immediately laughed and said, “Congratulations, Fellow Daoist. Now that you have mastered the Great Unity Dao Principles, it seems the Celestial Immortal Realm is nearly within your grasp.”

"You flatter me."

Daoist Zi Xuan beamed with radiance. Having now mastered the Taiyi Dao Principles, his combat prowess had undergone a qualitative leap. From this day forth, his status and standing would be beyond compare to what they once were.

At this thought, Daoist Zixuan promptly cupped his hands toward the crowd and said, "My heartfelt gratitude to all fellow Daoists for safeguarding my cultivation. I am eternally indebted." He repeatedly expressed his thanks, then specifically grasped Eldrin’s hand and added, "Had it not been for you, dear brother, I would likely have perished at the hands of the Annihilating Thunder God."

"A promise is a promise, and I was merely honoring mine," Eldrin replied with a faint, composed smile.

The Daoist Zixuan nodded gravely and said, "The God of Silent Extinction and I both cultivate the Great Dao of Thunder. Though the Violet Heaven Divine Thunder differs from the Silent Extinction Divine Thunder, they complement each other in marvelous ways."

"When the great calamity descends in the future, a final confrontation between him and me shall be inevitable."

At this point, Patriarch Zixuan patted Eldrin (Person Name) on the shoulder and said, "As for the God of Silent Extinction Thunder, rest assured that I will keep a close watch on him. I absolutely will not allow him to lay a hand on you."

"Then I can rest easy."

Eldrin nodded slightly, a faint sigh of relief escaping his heart.

This time, he had offended the God of Silent Extinction. Though he didn’t believe the deity would necessarily target him directly, having Daoist Zixuan standing at the forefront would still shoulder the bulk of the pressure.

As long as the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss remained concealed, Eldrin believed he was temporarily safe.

After Daoist Zixuan achieved his breakthrough, the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea gained another mighty figure at the Taiyi Realm, and the Zixiao Dao Palace ascended to rank among the most supreme blessed lands.

To celebrate the breakthrough, the Violet Firmament Dao Palace held a grand banquet, inviting dozens of immortals. As the appointed guardian, Eldrin (Person Name) was personally presented with a priceless gift by Daoist Zixuan.

After the banquet concluded, Eldrin recalled the matter of the Flowing Fire Star Palace and decided to inform Daoist Zixuan about the affairs of the Liyan Divine Spirit.

After hearing this, a cold glint immediately flashed in Daoist Zixuan's eyes as he said, "Brother, you went through countless hardships to finally trap and kill the Palace Lord of Flowing Fire in that battle. How dare that Li Flame Spirit try to reap the rewards without lifting a finger?"

"Rest assured, this matter shall be entrusted to this elder."

Seeing this, Eldrin (Person Name) could not help but remark, "The Liyan Deity was the first to ascend to immortality from the Western Abyssal Sea a million years ago. Even if you, Elder, have broken through to the Taiyi Realm, capturing him may not be an easy task."

Moreover, if nothing unexpected happens to this individual, after 2 100 1000 years when their spiritual power has fully accumulated, they will be able to cultivate a Taiyi Foundation. By then, the situation could be reversed in an instant.

"If you, Elder Brother, were to rashly make an enemy of them on my account, it would hardly be appropriate." Upon hearing this, Daoist Zixuan(Person Name) slightly furrowed his brow and fell into pensive silence.

He understood the truth in Eldrin’s words—this Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss had opened the 9 Heavens and once even stepped into the forbidden realms. For such a figure, as long as they did not meet an untimely demise, achieving the foundation of a single Great Unity would be almost inevitable, even without relying on external aids.

Once 1 has cultivated a single Great Unity foundation, their combat prowess will undoubtedly far surpass that of ordinary Half-Step Celestial Immortals.

His combat prowess is estimated to approach the threshold of dual Taiyi foundations. Against half-step Celestial Immortals with single Taiyi foundations like the Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace, he could likely contend with at least 2 simultaneously.

Although Daoist Zixuan was somewhat more powerful, he was likely still far from being a match for the Liyan Divine Spirit. At this thought, he could not help but ask, "Then what do you plan to do?"

Eldrin (Person Name) pondered briefly before speaking, "This individual has presented a formal visiting card, demonstrating full observance of propriety. It's evident he is no fool."

"Let us first meet and see if we can discuss matters with them—there is no harm in trying."

Upon hearing this, Daoist Purpleflame nodded slightly and said, "The Flowing Fire Star Palace has been established for tens of millions of years. With our current strength, toppling it would indeed require no small cost."

"If we can reach an agreement with the Eldrin, joining forces with all 3 parties would indeed increase our chances significantly."

Eldrin smiled faintly and said, "Then I shall send a reply, inviting him to meet in the Return to the Abyss Sea." Having decided to meet the Li Fire Spirit, Eldrin immediately dispatched a messenger to deliver the letter.

Then, Eldrin led the group back to the depths of the Returning Abyss Sea, quietly awaiting the arrival of the Li Fire Spirit God.

He did not have to wait long. After receiving the letter, the Flame-Severed Spirit Deity hurriedly arrived within the Sea of the Returning Abyss.

That day, within the Sea of Returning Abyss, Eldrin stood shoulder to shoulder with Lyra and the Violet Mystic Daoist, quietly awaiting the arrival of the Flame-Severing Deity.

They did not have to wait long before a fiery cloud was seen rolling across the horizon, descending before the crowd. "A woman?"

The moment he saw the newcomer, Eldrin's gaze involuntarily tightened.

But atop the fiery clouds stood a woman draped in sheer silks, her figure exquisitely curvaceous—even more voluptuous than Lady Violet Banquet.

"Legend has it that the Flaming Deity was born of the Southern Sky's Eternal Blaze, yet I never imagined she would be a woman." Eldrin exchanged a glance with Daoist Zixuan, unable to conceal his astonishment.

Witnessing this, Eldrin rose to his feet and cupped his hands in a salute. "I am Guixu. Might you be the esteemed Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss?" "Indeed."

The Flamesprite Deity spoke softly, her gaze briefly resting on Eldrin as a flicker of astonishment passed through her eyes. "Such remarkably pure Primordial Sunfire," she remarked. "Could it be that Fellow Daoist of the Returning Abyss walks the Path of Pure Yang?"

"I have merely grasped a few insights. Compared to the Divine Lord's Southern Li Heavenly Flames, my comprehension of the Great Dao can hardly be considered mastery."