Chapter 1635 : Erlang

"Oh?"

A faint glimmer flickered in Eldrin's (Person Name) eyes as he grasped the general intent behind Taiyang Wuji's (Person Name) thoughts.

Taiyang Wuji (Person Name) continued nonchalantly, "Merely a Heavenly Tribulation. For the likes of us, it's but a triviality to be resolved in the snap of a finger—nothing to fret over." "Yet mediocrity breeds envy. Though you possess heaven-defying talent, it inevitably draws covetous eyes. This tribulation shall undoubtedly be perilous beyond measure."

"How about joining forces with me? I can help you achieve perfection in this tribulation, allowing you to ascend to the Celestial Immortal realm with a foundation of 3 Great Unities." Upon hearing this, a faint glimmer stirred in Eldrin's eyes.

After a brief moment of contemplation, he spoke: "And what are your conditions, fellow Daoist?" "Spoken like a true visionary."

Taiyang Wuji gave a faint, untrammeled smile and said, "The opportunity of a 100 calamities rebirth is a heaven-sent chance, yet also a peril of immense magnitude."

"Our Great Yang Clan is an ancient immortal clan that has shaken the 3 1000 Immortal Domains, and you are a prodigy rarely seen since time immemorial. If we join forces, even the opportunity of surviving a 100 heavenly tribulations would be nothing but a prize within our grasp."

Eldrin (Person Name) furrowed his brow slightly, grasping the general intent behind Taiyang Wuji's (Person Name) thoughts.

Lord Wuji of Taiyang spoke fair words, but he was merely an ordinary Half-Step Celestial Immortal—how could he possibly be worthy of comparison with the Taiyang Clan? Perhaps the Taiyang Clan would assist him in breaking through to the Celestial Immortal realm, but by then, bound by karmic ties to Eldrin (Person Name), when the true moment of 100 Tribulations Rebirth arrived, he would inevitably become nothing more than a pawn of the Taiyang Clan.

At this thought, Eldrin shook his head and said, "The Taiyang Clan is an ancient immortal lineage from the primordial era—across all 3,000 immortal realms, they remain the supreme sacred ground for humankind."

"I am but a mere terrestrial immortal, how could I possibly compare to you? Like the faint glow of a firefly, how could I assist you in seizing the opportunity for a 100 calamities rebirth?" "You'd better seek someone more capable."

Taiyang Wuji’s gaze flickered faintly, yet he showed no trace of annoyance at the refusal.

With a flick of his sleeve, he sent a jade box flying forth, which landed before Eldrin. "If you agree to this proposal, Fellow Daoist, these treasures shall belong to you."

Eldrin's divine sense swept out for the briefest moment, and his pupils involuntarily contracted.

Inside the jade box lay 3 extraordinary treasures: 3 Innate Taiyi Pills, 1 vial containing 10 Yin-Yang Dao-Comprehending Pills (Spiritual Object), and 10 dazzling pieces of Fortune Dao Gold.

"Innate Primordial Elixir, Yin-Yang Dao-Comprehending Pill (Spiritual Object), and 10 portions of Fate Dao-Gold." Eldrin (Person Name) spoke calmly, a flicker of longing unconsciously surfacing in his pupils.

To be fair, the offer made by Taiyang Wuji was truly unprecedented and astonishing. Even a consummate Celestial Immortal would likely hesitate to part with such resources.

It could be said that this resource, if given to a being who had opened the 9 Heavens, would most likely enable them to achieve the Celestial Immortal realm with a foundation of 3 perfected Taiyi. Yet the other party intended to exchange it for Eldrin's (Person Name) assistance—such an offer could hardly be considered insignificant.

If not for the fact that he currently lacked no cultivation resources, Eldrin might have already been tempted to accept his offer. Thinking this, Eldrin spoke up, "I am but an ordinary cultivator. What virtue or ability do I possess to deserve such esteem from you?"

"There is no need to underestimate yourself."

Taiyang Wuji spoke with detached calm, then offered a faint smile. "With your innate talent, had you been born within the Great Luo Ancient Sect, your future would have been truly limitless." Eldrin (Person Name) inclined his head slightly at these words.

But he knew full well in his heart that there are no free lunches in this world. The higher the price offered by the other party, the more astonishing their demands would be. Should he agree, the obligations he would have to bear in the future would only grow more perilous.

Eldrin was not lacking in resources, so naturally, there was no need to take risks for it.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin still shook his head and said, "I appreciate your high regard, but my Chen Clan is merely a small boat—I fear we cannot withstand such turbulent waves."

"Alas."

Taiyang Wuji (Person Name) could not help but heave a faint sigh at the sight. *Boom*

At that very instant, violent rumbles erupted across the heavens.

All eyes turned to see 9 dragons pulling the war chariot hurtling backward, crashing through 10 celestial islands before slamming into a barren floating isle, where it shattered into several pieces upon impact.

Sun Qiang's 9 Dragons War Chariot.

Witnessing this scene, a faint glint of astonishment flickered within Taiyang Wuji's pupils.

But the 9 dragon-drawn chariots, forged of divine blood-stained metal, lay shattered and broken, no longer possessing the imposing majesty of when Mad Blade Sunderer had torn through the heavens. Just as Taiyang Wuji was about to speak again, endless streams of radiant light surged forth from the horizon's edge.

As far as the eye could see, 100,000 celestial soldiers clad in silver-white armor and gripping heavenly halberds tore through the sky, blotting out the boundless firmament above.

The leader stood alone, clad in a suit of mithril immortal armor, gripping a triple-tipped double-edged spear. He strode through the void with measured steps, the Celestial Eye between his brows gleaming with a piercing light that seemed to penetrate the deepest depths of the netherworld.

The man’s figure was towering and majestic. He dragged a body clad in tattered, multicolored battle armor, strolling forward as casually as if he were pulling a dead dog. *Thud.*

With a thunderous crash, that man flung the figure in his grasp to the ground.

Everyone looked over and realized it was none other than the utterly arrogant Sun Qian.

Sun Qian was now drenched in blood, his formidable frame stripped of its former arrogance as he lay prostrate on the ground like a defeated hound, all traces of the transcendent dignity befitting an ancient longevity clan utterly vanished.

"Ancient Clan of Eternal Life, the true legacy of the Military Strategists?" "Hmph."

The silver-armored figure strode forward, his expression calm and composed, showing not the slightest regard for the Everlasting Ancient Clan.

He saw Eldrin and immediately prostrated himself, saying, "Your child, Xiandao, pays respects to Father and Mother. I congratulate Father on attaining boundless immortality and eternal life."

"Erlang."

A faint smile graced Eldrin's lips, revealing a trace of satisfaction.

Erlang Chen Xiandao served in the Celestial Court, and had now become a great general of the Qingcang Human Celestial Court, commanding 1,000,000 celestial soldiers and generals. In recent years, he had rarely found the time to return to his clan for visits.

The last time he returned to Verdant Chariot Mountain (Location) was 1 100 1000 years ago. Back then, he had already cultivated a single Great Unity Foundation, but now his cultivation had advanced further, achieving dual Great Unity Foundations. His current strength was beyond compare to what it had been in the past.

At this thought, Eldrin turned to Sun Qian and asked, "Fellow Daoist Sun is a direct descendant of the Eternal Life Ancient Clan. Why did you injure him so grievously?"

"Oh."

Chen Xiandao glanced sideways briefly before turning his gaze to Sun Qian, replying indifferently, "I heard that the members of the Eternal Life Ancient Clan were all prodigies of legendary talent, so I sought to exchange pointers with them. Little did I expect they would prove so utterly defenseless."

"I have delayed 30 moves for this, my child, and I beg your forgiveness, Father." "Audacious!"

Sun Qian completely lost his mind on the spot, ready to stake everything in a deathblow against Chen Xiandao. Yet in the blink of an eye, Chen Xiandao planted his foot squarely on Sun Qian’s face, pinning him down with such overwhelming force that he couldn’t move an inch.

Suppressing Sun Qian, Chen Xiandao then lowered his gaze and said, "I know you harbor resentment in your heart, but this is nothing more than futile rage." "You are no longer worthy to be my opponent. If you still refuse to accept this, you may go to the Eternal Ancient Clan and summon others. I will face them all." With those words, Chen Xiandao lifted his foot and kicked him out of the Sea of the Returning Abyss.

Yet even after shattering the 7-layered floating isles and tearing through the ninefold heavenly gates, that unbridled arrogance was nowhere to be seen.