Chapter 1770 : Meeting an Old Friend at Tianya Grotto-Heaven

"A mere celestial realm actually possesses 20-some blessed lands. The Taihan Immortal Realm truly lives up to its reputation as an established immortal domain."

After learning about the intelligence on the Violet Radiance Heaven Domain from the Celestial Maiden, Eldrin slowly drew a deep breath.

According to the Celestial Maiden, within the 108 Heavens of the Extreme Frost Celestial Realm, the Purple Radiance Celestial Domain ranks only in the middle to lower tiers in terms of strength.

Yet just within the Violet Radiance Heaven Domain alone, there were over 300 Celestial Immortals—a testament to how vastly more formidable the Grand Chill Heaven Domain's overall strength was compared to the Vast Azure Immortal Domain.

Within the Boundless Frost Immortal Domain, there are at least 1 100 Ancient Immortal Patriarchs and tens of thousands of Celestial Immortal powerhouses openly acknowledged.

The Celestial Maiden slowly began to speak, her face revealing an expression of utmost gravity.

According to her, there were suspected survivors of the 7 Heavenly Tribulations still existing within the Frigid Celestial Realm.

Fortunately, these ancient immortals and great powers were wholly devoted to breaking through to the Great Luo Realm. Some immersed themselves in secluded cultivation, detached from worldly affairs, while others ventured into the primordial chaos in search of opportunities, rarely interfering in the matters of the Taihan Immortal Domain.

While the 2 were chatting, they realized they had unknowingly arrived outside the Tianya Grotto-Heaven.

At this moment, outside the Tianya Grotto-Heaven, a golden-robed Taoist was assaulting the sanctuary. Fortunately, no others had intervened in the conflict.

Seeing this, the Celestial Maiden breathed a sigh of relief and said, "The Patriarch of the Violet Radiance Grotto-Heaven has also been traveling deep within the Chaos for many years. Since he did not take action against Fellow Daoist Tianya, it seems most likely he has yet to return."

Eldrin observed this with a placid expression, yet soon realized the Mountain-Guarding Grand Formation of the Sky-Reaching Cave Heaven had already been activated.

The Ancient 1 of the Distant Skies did not make a move, seemingly truly incapacitated by grave injuries that rendered him unable to act.

"It seems the injuries are truly severe."

Eldrin spoke slowly, then struck without hesitation.

With a flick of his sleeve, the Heaven-Parting Twin Swords interwove like celestial serpents, merging into a single devastating strike that descended upon Daoist Qianyan.

"You dare ambush me!"

Suddenly ambushed, Immortal Qianyan flew into a rage. With a flick of his sleeve, he summoned a golden lamp that enveloped him in protective light, deflecting the strike.

But before he could even react, another blast of Void Wanderer Sword Qi slashed through the air, instantly smashing the golden lamp and sending it flying backward.

"Damn it—"

Elder Flamesteel’s heart sank with dread. He swiftly attempted to retreat, but in that instant, the void tore asunder. A Chaos Heaven Halberd, wreathed in streams of primordial chaos, pierced through the sky toward him.

Boom—

The Ancestor of Blazing Flame exerted his full power to activate his divine abilities in resistance. Yet, he watched as the Chaos Heaven-Piercing Halberd shattered all defenses, its edge—capable of tearing apart heaven and earth—piercing through in an instant, severing 1 of his arms.

In the midst of the chaos, Patriarch Qianyan was gravely wounded, left with only the strength to parry.

"Pathetic."

Eldrin's current strength was such that dealing with a Seventh-Level Celestial Immortal would not be described as utterly effortless, but it certainly wouldn't require excessive exertion.

After the successful ambush, Eldrin unleashed an unrelenting assault, completely overwhelming his opponent in just over a 100 moves until they were utterly powerless to retaliate.

Seeing that continuing the fight would put him at risk of falling, Patriarch Qianyan couldn't help but cry out in terror, "Who are you, and why have you launched this surprise attack against me?"

"The dead need not know too much."

Eldrin spoke with an ethereal calm, the Heaven-Slaying Halberd in his hand tearing through the vast expanse with annihilating force. Each thread of its piercing edge split the void between chaos and order, and within merely 30 moves, his opponent was relentlessly crushed under its overwhelming might.

Seeing the situation turn dire, the Flamesire sought to tear through the void and flee. Alas, the Yin-Yang Void Mirror had long since sealed the spatial fabric, utterly cutting off his escape.

If this continued, Patriarch Qian Yan would soon be slain. Yet, at that very moment, a blinding divine light descended from the Empyrean Void.

Yet in the void, 1 rift after another tore open, unleashing torrents of boundless primordial chaos.

Close behind, a figure clad in violet-gold battle armor and gripping the Heaven-Rending Spear strode forth, blocking Eldrin's path.

"Who might you be?"

Eldrin's gaze sharpened slightly, but he did not strike again.

The cultivation level of the person before him was unfathomable, yet the pressure he exuded far surpassed that of Dry Flame Patriarch.

The newcomer remained silent at first, casting a profound glance at Eldrin before speaking. "I am Hanyang, Sword Envoy of the Taihan Heavenly Realm. It appears you are not native to our domain, fellow cultivator?"

Swordmaster?

Eldrin's gaze flickered slightly as he heard the Celestial Maiden's voice transmission: "Within the Firmament Frost Domain, there are 1 100 and 8 Swordbearers, all at the Great Perfection of Celestial Immortality. They bear the responsibility of suppressing the Primordial Chaos Realm."

"As a rule, Swordbearers do not lightly intervene in the affairs of the various grotto-heavens."

"Intervening in your battle today is most likely because you are not from the Great Chill Celestial Realm."

Hearing this, Eldrin gave a slight nod and said, "So you are a Sword Envoy. I have long heard of your esteemed name."

Yet Hanyang’s face remained frosty. He cast a deep glance at Eldrin (Person Name) before finally speaking, “The conflict between the Qiancang Grotto-Heaven and the Tianya Grotto-Heaven is purely an internal affair of the Taihan Heavenly Domain.”

"You, as an outsider from beyond this realm, would do well not to intervene in these affairs."

Speaking of this, Hanyang cast another glance at Eldrin (Person Name).

Were it any ordinary Outer Realm Celestial Immortal daring to strike within the Realm of Extreme Cold, he would have long since suppressed them.

Yet Eldrin, with his cultivation at merely the early Celestial Immortal stage, displayed combat prowess so astonishing it stirred a trace of shock within him, making him hesitant to act rashly.

After all, such an individual was most likely a direct descendant of the Great Luo Ancient Sect.

At this thought, Hanyang spoke, "Fellow Daoist Qianyan is also a divine lord of the Celestial Court. We cannot recklessly take his life. Let us consider today's matter settled. Do you agree?"

Eldrin turned his gaze toward the Daoist of Blazing Dryness, noticing the lingering murderous intent in the man's eyes. He understood that this enmity had now taken root.

However, since Eldrin insisted on protecting him, there was no choice but to spare his life. Eldrin said calmly, "Since the Swordbearer has spoken, we shall let him leave today."

Han Yang nodded, then finally looked at Eldrin and said, "Then let us end it here."

After seeing off the Blade Envoy, Eldrin turned to the Celestial Maiden and asked, “Han Yang’s strength is no trifling matter. Could this bring us trouble?”

The Celestial Maiden shook her head and said calmly, "These Swordbearers all serve under the Celestial Court. Generally, they would not take action against the human race."

Eldrin nodded in understanding, finally realizing that the Taihan Celestial Realm was 1 of the pivotal array eyes among the 3 1000 celestial realms. For this reason, the Celestial Court regarded it with utmost importance and had dispatched a vast number of Divine Lords to garrison this realm.

Seeing this, the celestial maiden could not help but remark, "But since Qian Yan has narrowly escaped death, I fear he may bring trouble upon you."

"No matter. Since I defeated him once, I can defeat him 10 times over."

Eldrin shook his head and declared with unwavering confidence,

At that very moment, the formation around the Sky-Reaching Grotto-Heaven dissipated, its entrance swinging open as a gentle voice drifted through.

"With the assistance of 2 fellow Daoists, please come inside for a discussion."

Eldrin exchanged a glance with the Celestial Maiden, and a faint smile instantly graced his lips.

The 2 stepped inside and soon, deep within the cavern abode, encountered a man robed in snow-white garments.

The moment Eldrin saw that man, an overwhelming sense of familiarity washed over him. "You..." he stammered in utter astonishment.

"Senior..."