Chapter 1564 : Starlit Chaos

The moment he laid eyes on the Profound Abyssal Ancient Gold, Eldrin did not hesitate in the slightest and immediately transmitted his voice to inquire, "Might I ask what kind of treasure you seek, fellow Daoist?" The Ghost Ancestor glanced at Eldrin and replied with a light laugh, "If you can produce a 'Belief-Silver Phoenix,' I would be willing to hand this over to you."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) fell into deep contemplation.

The so-called "Incense Silver Phoenix," also known as the "Incense Yin Phoenix," is a supreme treasure for ghost cultivators, formed from the condensation of countless streams of incense power.

It is said that it takes 100,000 units of Faith Celestial Silver to refine a single Faith Silver Phoenix, and the process inevitably incurs significant wastage. Thus, typically, 1 Faith Silver Phoenix is equivalent in value to a Primordial Chaos Treasure.

This treasure can assist the Ghost Ancestor in cultivating the "Incarnation of Devotional Silver," allowing him to break through to the Half-Step Celestial Immortal realm. Thus, its value in the Netherworld is several times greater—so much so that it could even rival a supreme-grade Primordial Chaos treasure.

Given that 1 unit of Faith Silver is worth a 100 units of Immortal Origin, the price they offered could be considered quite generous. "Let's settle on this price."

Eldrin pondered silently within his heart, ultimately agreeing to the Ghost Ancestor's proposition.

During his previous journey to the Netherworld Microcosm, he had seized over 200,000 units of Devotional Astral Silver.

Combined with the endless devotional power gathered from the Return-to-Void 100 Seas over these years, Eldrin indeed still held several Silver Phoenixes of Faith in his possession, enough to complete this transaction.

Eldrin retrieved the Incense Silver Phoenix and exchanged it for the Profound Abyss Ancient Gold, feeling a subtle sense of relief settle in his heart.

The subsequent barter assembly continued without interruption. Eldrin acquired several more rare and ancient herbs native to the Netherworld. Before he realized it, the gathering had already drawn to a close.

After the trading assembly concluded, Eldrin bid farewell to Daoist Qingyuan and hurriedly returned to Verdant Chariot Mountain. Upon arriving at Verdant Chariot Mountain, Eldrin sought out Lyra and the others, recounting the entire sequence of events to her.

After listening, Lyra nodded and said, "Since Elder Qingyuan has no desire for reincarnation, this matter can finally be considered resolved." Upon hearing this, Seraphina Qu inquired, "To obtain the Nether Miasma, 1 must venture into the Bottomless Nether Abyss. Should we begin preparing for the journey now?" "Not yet," came the calm reply.

Eldrin shook his head and murmured thoughtfully, "Those Netherbeasts capable of breeding Netherblight are all ferocious creatures comparable to half-step Celestial Immortals. Moreover, the Bottomless Nether Abyss is exceptionally perilous. Let us wait a while longer—there will be time enough to act after we break through to the 9th layer of Earth Immortal realm."

At this point, Eldrin gazed at the Netherworld Ancient Gold in his hand and said with a smile, "Now that I've obtained this Profound Darkness Ancient Gold, it is time for my Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss to ascend."

"Now, it's time to resume cultivation. Breaking through to the Earth Immortal Perfection stage as soon as possible is paramount." "......"

Not long after, Eldrin journeyed to the Flowing Fire Blessed Land, where he successfully elevated the Heavenly River Water Sword by harnessing the power of the underground fire veins. Upon its ascension, the sword—much like the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss—had generated 3 Grand Primordial Dao Patterns within its core.

Eldrin employed the principles of Primordial Chaos to thoroughly cleanse the impure Dao patterns within the swords, ultimately achieving the fusion of the Celestial Severance Twin Blades once more. After testing their might, Eldrin discovered the reunited blades now possessed power comparable to a supreme Taiyi Immortal Artifact.

However, given the current quality and profundity of Eldrin's (Person Name) magical power, attempting to wield the combined force of the Heaven-Earth Twin Swords could only be sustained for a brief battle, serving merely as a trump card.

Even so, with an additional trump card in his arsenal, Eldrin's combat prowess grew by several degrees.

According to Eldrin's (Person Name) estimation, before his magical power was exhausted, he would be able to contend with a powerhouse possessing dual Great Primordial foundations by relying on the power of several Great Primordial Treasures.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin resumed his secluded cultivation.

For him at this moment, the most crucial task was to break through the Great Perfection of Earth Immortal realm as soon as possible, allowing his spiritual power to undergo another transformation. Yet this secluded cultivation had lasted merely 30,000-odd years when Eldrin (Person Name) was abruptly roused from his deep slumber.

"Who dares disturb my secluded cultivation?"

On this day, Eldrin suddenly sensed something and slowly awakened from his deep cultivation.

The immortal mark between his brows glowed faintly, refracting the image of a vast cosmos—a boundless expanse stretching for hundreds of millions of miles. The ancient Eldrin slowly opened his eyes, piercing through layers of mist as a wisp of divine consciousness traversed the infinite void, projecting itself toward the shrouded realm. Simultaneously, within the Violet Realm, in the mortal world's Verdant Chariot Mountain grand hall—

Dozens of cultivators stood shoulder to shoulder, 1 formidable true cultivator after another gathered in this assembly. Each was a top-tier existence at the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm), among them numerous Demigod Ancestor (Cultivation Realm) whose prestige shook entire realms.

But at this moment, the venerable ancestors who commanded awe across the Violet Realm dared not even breathe heavily. Each and every 1 of them bowed respectfully toward the front, their postures deeply reverent. Before the crowd, a strand of silver Immortal Trace Incense was lit, its ethereal blue smoke curling upward.

And behind that azure mist, the void was violently torn asunder, revealing in a fleeting glimpse a majestic immortal realm where celestial palaces stood like a forest.

In that celestial realm, a figure robed in snow-white garments sat in serene meditation. Enshrouded by boundless immortal mist, their transcendent countenance remained veiled from mortal sight,

Yet, standing there in serene stillness, her presence seemed to overshadow the entire boundless celestial realm. "Who dares disturb my secluded cultivation?"

At last, that figure slowly murmured, his voice like the gentle chime of a great dao immortal bell. The majestic divine tones of the great dao swept through the boundless cosmos, yet it seemed as if an ancient immortal sovereign had spoken, soothing all unrest and turmoil.

In the grand hall, numerous Primordial Spirit Elders were kneeling across the floor. The leader, clad in fiery red Daoist robes, spoke with an exceedingly grave expression: "Unworthy descendant Chen Xingzu, accompanied by Chen Clan's 70-2 elders, pays respects to the immortal ancestor from the Upper Realm."

The Chenxing Clan... 1 100 years had passed. Chen Changming stood atop the mountain peak, gazing into the distance. The spiritual energy here was thin, the resources scarce—truly a barren land of cultivation. Yet, this was the ancestral foundation of the Chenxing Clan, established over a 1000 years ago. "Clan Leader." An elder approached from behind, his voice low. "The Azure Cloud Sect is demanding an additional 5 1000 spirit stones as tribute this year. Our clan's treasury... is nearly depleted." Chen Changming’s fingers tightened imperceptibly. 5 1000 spirit stones—for a minor clan like theirs, this was an exorbitant sum. But to refuse the Azure Cloud Sect? That would mean certain annihilation. "Agree to their terms," he said calmly. "We must endure for now." The elder sighed deeply, a trace of helplessness flashing in his eyes. Just as he was about to speak, a sudden tremor shook the earth. A brilliant golden light erupted from the ancestral hall at the mountain’s base, piercing through the clouds and illuminating the entire sky. "What’s happening?!" The elder’s expression shifted dramatically. Chen Changming’s heart raced. Without a word, he transformed into a streak of light and descended the mountain. By the time he reached the ancestral hall, a crowd had already gathered. The clan members knelt in unison, their faces a mix of shock and reverence. At the center of the hall, the ancestral tablet that had stood silent for centuries was now glowing with a radiant golden light. Faint, ancient runes swirled within the glow, pulsing with a mysterious and profound aura. "This is..." Chen Changming’s breath caught. He recalled an ancient legend passed down through the clan: a 1000 years ago, their founding ancestor had attained the Dao here, leaving behind a legacy that would awaken when the clan faced its greatest crisis. "All members of the Chenxing Clan, kneel and pay respects to our ancestor!" Chen Changming’s voice trembled with emotion. As his words fell, the golden light coalesced into a beam that shot directly into his brow. A vast stream of information flooded his mind—cultivation techniques, alchemy methods, artifact-forging secrets... It was the complete inheritance of their founding ancestor! Tears welled in Chen Changming’s eyes. The Chenxing Clan’s hope had finally arrived. Just then, a arrogant voice echoed from outside the mountain gate: "Chenxing Clan! The Azure Cloud Sect’s envoy has arrived! Why haven’t you come out to greet us?" Chen Changming’s eyes narrowed slightly. A cold gleam flickered in their depths. "Open the mountain gate," he said calmly. "Let us... properly receive our ‘distinguished guests.’"

Eldrin's eyes flickered slightly as he gradually emerged from his deep cultivation.

Only then did he realize that it was the lower realm’s Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) that had lit the Immortal Trace Incense he left behind.

When Eldrin descended to the mortal realm, he left behind 3 Immortal Trace Incense sticks, instructing that they must not be lit except in matters of grave importance.

Over the years, as the number of immortals ascending to the Upper Realm gradually increased, the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) established contact with the Upper Realm. Major affairs were typically handled by reaching out to individuals like Chen Ethan (Person Name), while minor matters were directed to immortals such as Chen Xinghong. It was rare for any issue to warrant disturbing Eldrin (Person Name).

It could be said that unless a matter of monumental importance arose, the Chen Immortal Clan would never light the Immortal Mark Incense to disturb Eldrin.

Indeed, that was the case. For several 100 1000 years, only 1 of the 3 Immortal Trace Incenses left by Eldrin (Person Name) had been used. At this thought, Eldrin (Person Name) furrowed his brow slightly and asked, "For what reason have you lit the Immortal Trace Incense today?"

"It truly is the Primordial Progenitor."

Hearing this, everyone’s faces lit up with excitement.

Chen Xingzu immediately prostrated himself on the ground, his expression 1 of utmost reverence as he declared: "Esteemed Ancestor, the celestial calamity now looms over the cosmos. 3 1000 greater realms and a million ancient stars all stand on the brink of annihilation. We humbly beseech the Immortal Ancestor to descend and quell this chaos."