Chapter 1731 : The Ancient Immortal of Evergreen

The Ancient God Qingyang’s gaze grew profound. Only now did he realize with a start that the Eldrin before him was no longer someone to be easily intimidated—he had become a Celestial Immortal whose might shook the heavens.

Faced with such a situation, even the Golden Crow Ancient Immortal had no choice but to swallow his pride.

It wasn't that he couldn't suppress Eldrin (Person Name), but rather that Eldrin (Person Name) owed the Qingcang Celestial Realm a karmic golden light. As the saying goes, debtors hold all the cards—who would dare kill Eldrin (Person Name) within the Qingcang Celestial Realm? Anyone attempting it would likely be struck down by the realm's heavenly laws the moment they made a move.

At this moment, Eldrin was shielding the 9 great grotto-heavens with his very life, to the extent that even 2 ancient Immortals and Deities dared not truly take action.

"You are all masters of the celestial realm, why trouble yourselves with anger over a mere newly ascended Celestial Immortal?"

At that very moment, a faint azure glow emanated from the horizon, its majestic vitality illuminating all heavens.

But lo, at the edge of the ethereal heavens, a peerless beauty veiled in immortal mist strolled forth, arriving beside the crowd in the blink of an eye.

But then the woman turned her gaze to the crowd and calmly stated, “With the protection of the Heavenly Dao, you cannot kill him. If you truly destroy the 9 Great Grotto-Heavens, Fellow Daoist Guixu (Cultivator) can also go to your sacred grounds and hunt down your disciples.”

"In my esteemed view, rather than pursuing mutual destruction, it would be wiser for you to set aside your grievances for now and settle accounts when the Great Calamity erupts."

The Eternal Verdant Ancient Immortal.

The moment he saw the newcomer, Eldrin felt a faint tremor in his heart, instantly recognizing the person's origins.

Among the 5 Ancient Immortals of the Violet Realm, their strengths were difficult to compare, yet the Evergreen Ancient Immortal had lived the longest.

Moreover, the Evergreen Ancient Immortal was an innate primordial tree that achieved nirvana, possessing unique calamity-avoidance techniques enabling transcendence beyond the cosmic tribulations. Thus, it has endured the longest among the 5 great Ancient Immortals.

According to the rumors, the Ancient Immortal of Evergreen had cultivated for over 1 billion years, making him the most unfathomable existence among the 5 Ancient Immortals.

At this moment, as the Ancient Immortal of Eternal Spring urged reconciliation, both the Ancient God of Solar Radiance and the Golden Crow Ancient Immortal slightly furrowed their brows.

They had already found Eldrin difficult to deal with, and now, seeing the Evergreen Ancient Immortal urging reconciliation, they promptly seized the opportunity to step down from the confrontation.

The Ancient Cyan Sun Deity turned his gaze upon Eldrin, his eyes profound and unfathomable. "Since the Eternal Verdant Ancestor has spoken," he uttered in a voice that seemed to echo through the ages, "I shall grant you a thread of life this day."

"When the Day of Reckoning arrives and the Heavenly Dao can no longer shield you, I shall return to settle this karmic debt."

As the words of the Ancient Green Sun God faded, the Primeval Azure Phoenix took flight with the war chariot, vanishing beyond the horizon in the blink of an eye.

At the same time, the primordial sun at the edge of the firmament trembled faintly, thundering with boundless resonance as it soared toward the direction of the 6 Southern Celestial Domains.

Watching the 2 depart, Eldrin let out a slight sigh of relief.

Admittedly, while these 2 ancient immortals could not kill him, a true mutually destructive confrontation would likely force Eldrin to pay a grievous price.

At this thought, Eldrin breathed a sigh of relief. He rose and cupped his hands respectfully toward Pure Yang Patriarch and Evergreen Ancient Immortal, saying, "My gratitude to both Seniors for your assistance."

Hearing this, both the Pure Yang Patriarch and the Evergreen Ancient Immortal calmly accepted the bow.

This time, the ancient immortals of the demon and god clans did not intervene. Not only were they wary of Eldrin fighting with the desperation of a cornered beast, but more importantly, they knew that even if they took action, the Pure Yang Patriarch and the Ancient Immortal of Eternal Spring would never stand idly by.

After all, among the 5 Ancient Immortals of this realm, 2 were divine races and 1 was a demon race. Should the demon and divine races join forces, neither the human race nor the spirit race alone would likely withstand their combined might.

Under such circumstances, it was only natural that Pure Yang Patriarch and Evergreen Ancient Immortal formed an invisible alliance to jointly resist the demon and god clans.

As Eldrin’s thoughts wavered, he saw the Pure Yang Patriarch smile faintly and say, “You have performed exceptionally well in single-handedly overcoming the Heavenly Tribulation this time.”

"Setting aside the fact that my disciple owes you a favor, even merely as a senior of the human race, lending you assistance is only right and proper."

The Ancient Immortal of Eternal Spring also nodded slightly and spoke calmly, "Your talent is extraordinary. With time, you will surely become 1 of us. Devote yourself to cultivation."

The Ancient Evergreen Immortal and the Pure Sun Patriarch, both of exalted status, did not linger long in the Sea of the Returning Abyss. After exchanging brief greetings, they promptly took their leave.

Eldrin watched as the crowd dispersed, falling into deep contemplation. "The Frostbone Ancient God did not unleash his wrath," he mused inwardly. "It seems even the divine races are not a monolithic entity."

Meanwhile, deep within the Arctic, inside the Frostsky Realm, a shimmering illusory screen materialized, displaying the very scene unfolding in the Abyssal Return Sea.

Before the illusory light screen stood 2 figures of peerless elegance.

Among the 2 individuals, the former was the renowned Icy Soul Ancient God who commanded awe across the realm, while the latter was the master of the Icy Soul Grotto-Heaven—the Heavenly Deity of Frozen Splendor, who had attained the Great Perfection of the Celestial Immortal realm.

At this moment, the Goddess of Icicle Shards gazed at the shimmering screen. When she saw the Golden Crow Ancient Immortal and the Azure Sun Ancient God departing, she couldn't help but ask, "Master, why won't you make the journey to the Sea of Returning Ruins?"

"What good would come of going?"

The Ancient Frost God shook his head and said calmly, "Even if the demon race and god race join forces, shatter the 9 Great Cavern Heavens, and annihilate all the Celestial Immortals of the Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance, they still could not slay that Daoist of the Returning Abyss."

"The only outcome of such an action would be to provoke his full wrath."

"A carefree Daoist of the Returning Abyss might prove even more fearsome than the man he is now."

"Moreover, with the interference of those 2 figures from the Human Tribe and the Spirit Tribe, unless we employ foundations that have weathered the kalpic tribulations, this battle stands no chance of success."

Hearing this, the Ice Ridge Heavenly Lord fell into silence.

The opportunity for a 100 calamities and rebirth is at hand—such a chance is enough to drive even high-level ancient immortals to madness.

The ancient immortals of the Qingcang Immortal Domain possessed cultivation levels no higher than Third Tribulation. If they could obtain these treasures, it would be sufficient to advance their cultivation directly beyond Sixth Tribulation Ancient Immortal.

6 Calamity Ancient Immortals were exceptionally powerful, even among Ancient Immortals, they were 1 in a 100, with only the final steps remaining to reach the Great Perfection Realm.

By comparison, expending such profound reserves for the sake of a single Abyssal Return Daoist was truly a lamentable waste.

After all, Celestial Immortals typically required 10 million years to advance a single layer of cultivation. The Abyssal Daoist had only recently broken through to the Celestial Immortal realm. Even with vast resources at his disposal, he would at most reach the mid-stage Celestial Immortal realm by the time the Heavenly Tribulation commenced.

With the combat power of a mid-stage Celestial Immortal, he posed no threat to any of the ancient immortals present.

Even if Eldrin (Person Name) possessed heaven-defying fortune and broke through to the late-stage Celestial Immortal realm after 10 million years, he would still be regarded with contempt by the ancient immortals.

In their eyes, the true threat did not originate from the Qingcang Immortal Realm, but from beyond its borders.

The Verdant Azure Immortal Domain has existed for countless billions of years, giving rise to innumerable Celestial Immortals and supreme experts. Although a single Ancient Immortal might not emerge even in a 100 million years, over such an immeasurably long epoch, hundreds upon thousands of Ancient Immortals have been born.

These predecessors who had cultivated to the realm of Ancient Immortals had, for the most part, already perished in the Quantums of Calamity.

However, a small number of Ancient Immortal Patriarchs, upon realizing the path ahead had reached its end and lacking confidence to transcend the Cosmic Tribulation, would choose to pledge allegiance to the 3 Great Celestial Courts and various Mahayana Ancient Sects.

(End of Chapter)

Chapter 1 The Azure Cloud Sect's recruitment ceremony had just concluded. On the vast testing square, a young man in blue robes stood silently, his fists clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white. "Lin Xuan, inferior spiritual root, unqualified!" The deacon's cold announcement still echoed in his ears, each word piercing his heart like a sharp blade. He had traveled thousands of miles, traversing 3 mortal kingdoms, only to receive such an outcome. "Next!" The deacon's impatient voice rang out. Lin Xuan took a deep breath, suppressing the bitterness in his heart, and prepared to step down from the high platform. "Wait!" A clear voice suddenly sounded. A young girl in white robes drifted over, her demeanor elegant and her bearing extraordinary. The surrounding disciples immediately bowed respectfully. "Elder Sister Murong!" Murong Xue (Person Name) slightly nodded, her gaze falling upon Lin Xuan. "You said your name is Lin Xuan? Are you from the Lin family of Fallen Maple City?" Lin Xuan was taken aback. "This immortal... how did you know?" A trace of nostalgia flickered in Murong Xue's eyes. "10 years ago, I was hunted down by demonic cultivators and seriously injured. It was your father who saved me." She paused, then continued, "For the sake of this past connection, I will make an exception and take you in as a handyman disciple." The crowd erupted in uproar. Handyman disciple! Although it was the lowest status in the sect, it was still an immortal fate countless mortals could only dream of! Lin Xuan's body trembled, and he bowed deeply. "Many thanks, Elder Sister!" Murong Xue waved her hand, and a jade slip flew toward Lin Xuan. "This is the 'Primordial Chaos Art' (Cultivation Method). Cultivate well and do not disappoint your father's expectations." After saying this, she turned into a streak of light and disappeared. Lin Xuan tightly gripped the jade slip in his hand, a resolute light flashing in his eyes. He knew this was his only chance. ... 3 months later, in the back mountains of the Azure Cloud Sect. Lin Xuan sat cross-legged on a bluestone, strands of spiritual energy swirling around him like swimming dragons. Suddenly, his eyes snapped open, a sharp glint flashing within them. "Break!" With a light shout, the spiritual energy around him surged violently, the aura on his body skyrocketing several times over! "First level of Qi Refining... I've finally broken through!" Lin Xuan exhaled deeply, a trace of excitement in his eyes. Over the past 3 months, aside from completing sect missions, he had devoted all his time to cultivation. The "Primordial Chaos Art" was indeed extraordinary. Despite his inferior spiritual root, his cultivation speed was not slower than that of ordinary disciples. Just as he was about to continue consolidating his cultivation, a sharp pain suddenly shot through his consciousness! "Ah!" Lin Xuan clutched his head, nearly passing out from the agony. When he reopened his eyes, he found himself in a vast, starry space. Countless stars swirled around him, and at the center of the starry sky floated a massive ancient mirror. The surface of the mirror was etched with mysterious patterns that seemed to contain the mysteries of the great dao. "This is... the bronze mirror left behind by my father?" Lin Xuan was shocked. This mirror had been left to him by his father, but it had always been ordinary and unremarkable. He never expected it would reveal such secrets today! He tentatively reached out to touch the mirror. Boom—! A vast stream of information flooded into his mind. "Chaos Mirror (Supreme Treasure), able to reflect all laws in the world, replicate all things in heaven and earth..." Lin Xuan took a deep breath, his heart surging like the tide. He never expected this inconspicuous bronze mirror to actually be such an incredible treasure! At that moment, a cold voice suddenly came from outside: "Lin Xuan, come out!"