Chapter 1660 : Innate Taiyi Elixir

At this thought, Eldrin immediately emerged from his secluded cultivation chamber.

After exiting the seclusion chamber, Eldrin inquired about the current state of the world, only to discover that over 3 1000 years had passed during his closed-door cultivation.

Not long ago, the Western Abyss Dragon King had rallied over half of the blessed lands of the demon clans from the Western Qi Divine Abyssal Sea to jointly besiege the 100 Seas of the Returning Abyss.

To fend off the Heavenly Dragon Cave Realm, Chen Xianqing and Chen Xianchang had both emerged from seclusion, preparing to confront the powerful demonic cultivators.

After learning the situation, Eldrin immediately set his mind at ease.

He knew full well that with the 8 Trigrams Grand Formation and multiple Half-Step Celestial Immortals standing guard, coupled with the hidden combat prowess of a true Celestial Immortal like Lyra, the current Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance had absolutely no fear of the Western Abyss Dragon King.

With this thought, Eldrin (Person Name) once again checked on Chen Qiyuan, only to find the revered ancestor was still in secluded cultivation. Without further delay, he immediately proceeded to the immortal herb garden within the Pure Yang 5 Elements Grotto-Heaven.

He went directly to the location of the Great Immortal Taiyi Fruit. Among the 5 plants, he selected the 1 with the longest medicinal age. Using Primordial Spiritual Water combined with a wisp of Primordial Qi, he elevated it into a Primordial Great Immortal Taiyi Fruit.

With this Primordial Taiyi Fruit, Eldrin immediately entered the Cavern of Flowing Fire to begin refining the Primordial Taiyi Elixir.

Although the Innate Taiyi Elixir was a Precelestial treasure pill, it remained a low-grade Rank 9 elixir, with a refinement difficulty nearly on par with the Taiyi Immortal Pill.

However, as this was an Innate Object, it generally required Innate Magical Power to refine it more effectively.

Eldrin (Person Name) already possessed innate spiritual power, with his alchemy skills having long reached the Mid-Ninth Tier realm. Now that his cultivation had grown even more profound, refining this Primordial Taiyi Elixir was practically a certainty.

Moreover, during the alchemy process, Eldrin deliberately added an Innate Filth Serpent Gallbladder.

This Innate Purity Serpent Gall was a substance of utmost purity from heaven and earth, capable of cleansing the impurities between the skies and the land, as well as dissolving the mundane turbid energies of the mortal realm. The innate origin within it could also enhance the quality of immortal elixirs, making it an exceedingly rare and supreme marvel.

With the aid of this treasure, Eldrin found the refinement process increasingly effortless. In merely 1 1000 years, he had successfully concocted a furnace of Innate Taiyi Pills.

"4."

Gazing at the Innate Taiyi Pill in his hand, Eldrin spoke slowly, ripples of emotion shimmering in his eyes.

Forging an innate treasure pill, he produced 4 pills in a single batch—a yield that was truly astonishing, as even many ninth-tier intermediate alchemists could achieve no better success rate than this.

More importantly, this cauldron of precious pills had integrated the Innate Filth Serpent Gall, significantly enhancing the efficacy of the Innate Taiyi Pills.

An immortal with dual Taiyi foundations would gain roughly a 30 percent greater chance of breaking through to triple Taiyi foundations upon consuming it.

Of course, this 30 percent certainty varies from person to person. For those with profound foundations, consuming this pill may significantly increase their chances of a breakthrough.

However, if entrusted to a being with shallow foundations, the success rate would significantly decrease, perhaps only increasing the chances of a breakthrough by 10 to 20 percent.

Ultimately, miraculous elixirs are merely external aids. Whether 1 can break through the 3 Primordial Unity Foundations still depends entirely on the cultivator—whether they possess the requisite foundational depth, sufficient serendipity, and latent potential.

To return to our story, Eldrin (Person Name) had successfully refined 4 Great Immortal Pills of Taiyi, and his heart swelled with ever-deepening joy.

He stored 3 of the Immortal Pills away, sealed 1 separately, then strode into the depths of the starry expanse.

Deep within the starry expanse, Eldrin encountered Chen Qiyuan, who was in secluded cultivation.

At this moment, Chen Qiyuan's aura had become nearly flawless and complete, reaching the absolute peak of the Eighth Tribulation Earth Immortal realm.

Seated within the Stellar Sanctuary, he watched as Eldrin (Person Name) returned and inquired, "How did it go?"

"The great work is complete."

Eldrin smiled faintly and spoke, retrieving the jade vial containing the Elixir of Immortality before tossing it over.

Chen Qiyuan grasped it firmly and declared, "With the aid of this Innate Taiyi Elixir, I require no other external aids. I am 80 percent confident of achieving my breakthrough."

Eldrin nodded upon hearing this. He understood that if Chen Qiyuan (Person Name) spoke in such a manner, his actual confidence in achieving a successful breakthrough was likely even higher than implied.

At this thought, Eldrin took out the Enlightenment Cushion and the Primordial Fire Essence Fruit, handing them to Chen Qiyuan. "With these 2 treasures added, our chances become 10 out of 10."

"In this world, what matter comes with absolute certainty?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Qiyuan couldn't help but shake his head with a faint smile.

As he spoke, he took the Enlightenment Cushion and said, "I shall borrow this Enlightenment Cushion for a few years. As for the Primordial Fire Origin Fruit, you should keep it for your Dao Companion Zi Ji."

Seeing this, Eldrin understood that Chen Qiyuan’s resolve was unshakable.

He said nothing more, merely giving a slight nod before storing away the Primordial Fire Origin Fruit.

Having settled this matter, Eldrin rose and declared, "The Patriarch's attempt to forge the 3 Taiyi Foundations marks a momentous occasion for our clan."

"Alas, with the Heavenly Tribulation looming, I am unable to extricate myself. I can only wish the Patriarch a successful cultivation breakthrough and the attainment of a Great Perfection foundation."

Chen Qiyuan (Person Name) responded with a faint smile, "Go now. When I emerge from seclusion, we shall stand side by side in battle once more."

Eldrin bid farewell to Chen Qiyuan and returned to the depths of the Abyssal Sea.

After returning to the Abyssal Sea, Eldrin discovered that beyond the sea, countless demonic legions had surrounded the 8 Abyssal Seas so tightly that not even a drop of water could trickle through.

Fortunately, the 8 Trigrams Immortal Formation proved to be truly extraordinary. With numerous Half-Step Celestial Immortals (Cultivator Level) presiding over the array, there was no immediate risk of it being breached.

Witnessing this, Eldrin did not act immediately. Instead, he sought out Lyra and the others who were presiding over the formation and asked, "How are things?"

"For now, things are proceeding smoothly. The Western Abyss Dragon King has struck 3 times in succession, yet remains unable to breach the 8 Trigrams Immortal Formation."

Lyra spoke slowly, recounting to Eldrin the events of the past 4,000 years.

Over the 4 1000 years Eldrin spent in seclusion and alchemy, the first 3 millennia passed without significant trouble.

With the precedent of the allied forces from various major factions being completely wiped out, the Western Abyss Dragon King did not recklessly assault the 100 Seas of the Returning Abyss this time, despite his formidable power.

He issued a conscription decree, rallying the demon clans of the Western Mist Divine Abyss Sea. Assembling a colossal army, he prepared to overwhelm the Taiyi Immortal Array of the Return to Ruins 100 Seas with a staggering number of low-level cultivators and immortals.

Due to the vast number of demon tribes in the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea, this conscription effort took a full 3 1000 years to barely gather over half of the sea's demonic beings.

Today, this great army gathered beyond the 8 Seas of the Abyss hailed from over 3 100 blessed lands of the demon tribes. Among them were more than 300,000 demon immortals and over 3,700 terrestrial demon immortals.

Even the half-step Celestial Immortals among the demonic races, who had long shaken the Western Aether Divine Abyss Sea with their might, had gathered in astonishing numbers—no fewer than 20-7 in total.

20-7 Half-Step Celestial Immortals?

Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) froze for a moment, a flicker of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Lyra nodded and then spoke, "Among these 20-7 Quasi-Celestials, 8 are veteran Quasi-Celestials from the demon race, while the rest have newly broken through in the last several 100 1000 years."

"Behind their breakthroughs, the shadow of that Nielong Demon Lord seems to loom large."