Chapter 1682 : Samsara Fruit

Lyra's breakthrough was a matter of paramount significance for the Chen Immortal Clan.

This signifies that the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) has gained another true Celestial Immortal-level combat strength, further increasing their chances of successfully overcoming the great tribulation.

After Lyra made her breakthrough, Eldrin temporarily stored away several key array artifacts and returned to the Sea of the Returning Abyss.

Upon returning to the Abyssal Sea, Eldrin discovered that the Immortal Alliance had gained 5 new 3-Primordial Unity Foundation cultivators.

Among them, Chen Xianchang and Chen Xianqing—1 son and 1 daughter—successively cultivated the foundation of the 3 Taiyi.

Moreover, Glazed Immortal Lord, Master Zixuan, and Patriarch Qing had also taken this step, achieving the foundation of 3 Great Primordial Origins.

Moreover, within the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization), 3 more individuals had newly advanced to the Half-Step Celestial Immortal realm: Ye Qingfeng, Lu Wenyuan, and Yuansheng.

Among these 5 individuals, Ye Qingfeng, Lu Wenyuan, and Yuansheng all possessed heaven-defying talent, their future achievements destined to be limitless.

Eldrin was naturally quite pleased in his heart regarding everyone's breakthroughs.

He summoned Lior and inquired, "Within our clan and the Immortal Alliance, who else has reached the Ninth Level of the Earth Immortal realm?"

"There aren't many left. Only 8 remain now."

Lior pondered briefly before handing Eldrin a list.

Eldrin took the list and examined it. The 8 names inscribed were: Windfire Thunder God Ape, Ink Qilin, Lin Tianqi, Master of the Dao Palace, Freya, Dorian, Demon-Subduing Sacred Monk, and the Void-Refining Immortal.

This gave Eldrin pause for thought, as the 8 individuals before him were all esteemed elders of the Immortal Alliance.

The Stormfire Thunder Ape and the Ink Qilin were both among the clan's Guardian Divine Beasts. However, their foundations and potential were limited. Unless Eldrin (Person Name) bestowed upon them the Primordial Qi in the future, it would be exceedingly difficult for either to break through to the Celestial Immortal realm.

Among the remaining individuals, under the guidance of Eldrin (Person Name), the Void-Refining Immortal, Dorian (Person Name), Freya (Person Name), and the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk had each opened 6 celestial layers, granting them the potential to impact the Half-Step Celestial Immortal realm—though their chances of success remained uncertain.

Lin Tianqi had opened the Eighth Heavenly Layer, while the Palace Master had opened the Seventh Heavenly Layer. Not only did they possess the bearing of Celestial Immortals, but they also held the hope of glimpsing the realm of Celestial Immortal Grandmasters.

At this thought, Eldrin couldn't help but sigh faintly in his heart.

These few individuals before him still held at least a glimmer of hope to glimpse the Heavenly Immortal realm, yet Eldrin's other old friends could no longer keep pace with his footsteps.

Although Immortals 6 Stars, Sky Breeze, Earth Spring Ancestor, and Celestial Feather, among others, had broken through to the Earth Immortal realm earlier, their foundations—forged through only a single Heaven Opening—had left them confined at the mid-stage of Earth Immortal for many years, unable to advance even a step further.

Even with their successive great victories against the Heavenly Tribulations and the considerable amount of Dao Origins they had obtained, their strength progressed at a painstakingly slow pace. To advance even a single step further would require expending a thousandfold effort to make up for what was lacking.

"Alas."

Eldrin understood that unless they were willing to risk everything by reincarnating and cultivating anew—gambling on that elusive, uncertain opportunity in the next life—they would absolutely have no chance of breaking through to the Celestial Immortal realm.

After much deliberation, Eldrin pondered deeply before finally saying, "Trouble our clansman to deliver 2 Taiyi Golden Body Pills and a Dao Origin to the Wind-Fire-Thunder Divine Ape and the Ink Qilin, then invite the other 6 to come here."

"1 moment."

Lior nodded and soon escorted the 8 individuals, including the master of the Dao Palace, into the grand hall.

Everyone nodded in acknowledgment upon seeing Eldrin (Person Name).

"Have a seat."

After all, they had years of camaraderie. When Eldrin saw the group, he gave an approving nod.

Having ascended to immortality a mere 1 million years ago, Eldrin (Person Name) had already soared to prominence, becoming a rising star within the Vast Azure Celestial Realm.

Yet those who had once followed him in ascending to the Eldrin Celestial Realm gradually found themselves unable to keep pace with his strides.

Apart from a select few like Yan Zi Ji and Lila (Person Name) who received the full support of Eldrin (Person Name), the potential of all others had gradually reached its limits.

These individuals before him were also approaching such a state, possessing a sliver of potential to touch the threshold of the Celestial Immortal realm.

Among these individuals, the Void Refining Immortal, the Demon Subduing Divine Monk, the Master of the Dao Palace, and Lin Tianqi were all esteemed seniors from the former Purple Realm. Freya (Person Name) was Lyra's (Person Name) closest confidante, while Dorian (Person Name) was none other than Lyra's (Person Name) own cousin.

During his cultivation journey back in the day, they had all offered Eldrin (Person Name) some degree of assistance. For this reason, Eldrin (Person Name) still intended to look after them in return.

When everyone had taken their seats, Eldrin smiled and said, "I can see your spiritual power has reached perfect harmony. It appears you are not far from breaking through to the Half-Step Celestial Immortal realm."

Hearing this, everyone's eyes flickered with a subtle gleam.

Lin Tianqi and the Palace Master remained expressionless, but the Void-Refining Immortal shook his head with a light laugh. "Attempting to breach the Half-Step Celestial Realm from the Sixth Heaven... the success rate is no more than 10%."

Eldrin nodded, then retrieved several Dao Origins from his sleeve and distributed them—giving 2 to each person.

The moment everyone laid eyes on it, their expressions froze momentarily, flickering with subtle astonishment.

This time, what Eldrin provided were all top-grade Tier 8 Dao Origins, leaving them utterly astounded.

The Demon-Subduing Divine Monk shook his head and sighed hurriedly, "This object is far too precious. This humble monk is unworthy of accepting it. I implore you, benefactor, to take it back."

Eldrin smiled faintly and said calmly, "Given your foundational cultivation, the hope of breaking through to the Half-Step Celestial Immortal realm is truly far too slim."

"Only by refining these strands of Dao Origin to mend the fractures in my foundation, then utilizing the Taiyi Golden Body Pill, can I achieve the Taiyi Foundation."

At this point, Eldrin said, "I know you feel uneasy about this, but there's no need to worry."

"Consider this sum a debt for now. As immortals with endless lifespans, you may repay it gradually after you break through to the Half-Step Celestial Immortal realm."

With that, Eldrin took out 6 more Immortal Fruits and handed them to the group.

"What is this?"

Everyone was momentarily stunned at the sight of these 6 immortal fruits.

Eldrin smiled faintly and said, "This is the Reincarnation Fruit born of the Ancient Tree of Reincarnation. Consuming it allows 1 to cultivate for an entire lifetime within a dream, condensing the cultivation attained in that dreamworld into a Dao Fruit."

"After refining this artifact, you will have a certain chance of attaining the Great Unity Dao Fruit."

"However, as profound as this artifact may be, an immortal can only refine 1 such token in their entire lifetime. Whether to use it or not is a decision left to your own discretion."

Eldrin (Person Name) began recounting in a measured tone, describing the wondrous effects of this Samsara Fruit.

This Fruit of Samsara was a unique treasure. Upon consuming it, 1 could split off a fragment of their soul, carrying their memories to be reborn in a new life within 1 of the infinite dimensions.

While cultivating in dreams, all cultivation achievements and experiences are entirely real. Theoretically, 1 could even attain cultivation realms surpassing those of their current lifetime.

Of course, due to the overwhelming uncertainties, it was highly probable that the cultivation path in his dreams would be cut short midway.

Whether 1 perishes prematurely or cultivates to a state transcending this world, upon awakening from the dream, all cultivation attained within it shall return to 1's true self. Should the foundational essence gained in the dream far surpass that of the present reality, it may even miraculously reshape 1's very foundation.

Of course, while the Reincarnation Fruit possessed miraculous effects, it also came with significant limitations.