Chapter 1785 : Master Ziyao

The moment he heard the voice, Eldrin's gaze involuntarily sharpened.

The newcomer's aura blazed like the sun spanning the heavens, radiating the supreme majesty that could illuminate all realms. Clearly, this was a peerless Celestial Immortal of unparalleled prowess.

The master of the Celestial Horizon Pavilion also sensed the newcomer's presence. After a moment of contemplation, he remarked to Eldrin, "The 1 approaching is the Lord of the Amethyst Radiance Grotto-Heaven. His cultivation has reached the Great Perfection of the Celestial Immortal realm for many years, and I have crossed paths with him a few times."

"Come with me to meet him."

Speaking thus, the master of the Horizon Pavilion emerged from the cavern-dwelling with Eldrin (Person Name). From a distance, he laughed heartily and said, "Not at all, not at all! For a fellow Daoist to grace our humble abode in person is an honor to the Horizon Cavern Heaven. We failed to welcome you from afar—please do not take offense."

"Ha ha ha."

The Violet Radiance Elder stroked his beard with a hearty laugh, his gaze carefully sweeping over the master of the Sky-Reaching Celestial Grotto before he finally remarked, "Since my return from the Primordial Chaos over 1 100 1000 years ago, I have heard of your cultivation having reached the pinnacle of the Celestial Immortal realm."

"What joyous news, truly worthy of celebration! I've come specifically today to present my gifts."

The Violet Radiance Elder spoke as he retrieved a treasure box and handed it over.

The master of the Endless Sky Pavilion took it and examined it, discovering it contained an Innate Marvel(Spiritual Treasure). With a startled expression, he immediately declined, saying,

"This object is far too precious, I cannot accept it."

"Alas, if you refuse to accept this, then you must look down on this old man."

The Violet Radiance Daoist insisted, forcibly pressing the Innate Marvel into the hands of the Lord of the Endless Skies Pavilion. With no other choice, Patriarch Tianya could only accept it.

As he watched the young man put away the treasure, Daoist Ziyao finally turned to Eldrin and inquired, "This gentleman seems unfamiliar. Could you be the 1 who defeated Daoist Qianyan?"

The Lord of the Endless Sky Pavilion smiled faintly at the words and simply explained, "This is an old acquaintance I made in the Outer Realms in my early years."

"By the way, I'd also like to invite you to visit my fellow daoist's grotto-heaven."

At this point, Celestial Horizon Elder showed reluctance to speak further about Eldrin (Person Name), and instead invited the Violet Radiance Taoist into his grotto-heaven sanctuary.

The group took their seats within the Tianya Grotto-Heaven. After exchanging pleasantries, Old Ancestor Tianya’s eyes flickered slightly as he remarked, “Your presence here today, fellow Daoist, surely isn’t solely for congratulations, is it?”

Upon hearing this, a faint glimmer stirred in Eldrin's gaze. When Old Man Tianya spoke in such a manner, his words were certainly not baseless nonsense.

Elder Tianya had resided in the Taihan Immortal Realm for less than 3,000,000 years, whereas Daoist Ziyao had broken through to the Great Perfection of the Celestial Immortal realm tens of millions of years ago. He had spent most of that time traversing the primordial chaos, seeking out innate marvels and spiritual treasures.

3 million years were not considered a long time for Celestial Immortals. Over these 3,000,000-plus years, the 2 could be said to have met only once or twice, their acquaintance amounting to little more than a passing encounter—hardly what 1 would call deep-rooted friendship.

Naturally, Patriarch Ziyao understood this principle well. Without resorting to mystification, he smiled faintly and said, "To be forthright, I have come today to share a stroke of serendipity with you, fellow Daoist."

"Oh?"

The Venerable Tianya was momentarily taken aback and couldn't help but inquire, "Might I ask what matter brings you here?"

Exploring the Chaos.

The Violet Radiance Elder’s gaze grew subtly solemn as he spoke plainly, “Over the past 2,000,000 years, this old Daoist has spent most of his time seeking opportunities within the primordial chaos. Not long ago, while journeying through its deepest reaches, I discovered a mid-grade Chaos Nest.”

"The Chaos Ancient Beast within that Chaos Nest is exceedingly formidable. I lack the confidence to subdue it alone, hence my return to the Vast Azure Immortal Domain to seek reinforcements. Having learned of your breakthrough to the Ninth Heaven of the Celestial Immortal Realm, I have come specifically to request your esteemed assistance in this endeavor."

The Ancient 1 of the Distant Skies was momentarily taken aback upon hearing this. Instead of showing delight, he grew somewhat guarded and said, "I have a question, though I wonder if it's appropriate to ask."

The Violet Firmament Elder inquired, "Speak."

The Ancient 1 of the Distant Skies nodded, his expression turning gravely solemn as he spoke, "Fellow Daoist, we have met but twice, and our bond is not particularly deep. Why would you share such a rare opportunity with me?"

Violet Aurora Daoist smiled faintly upon hearing this, speaking as if he had anticipated it long ago: "I have quite a few old friends in the Frigid Celestial Realm."

However, he had no close friends whose cultivation had reached the Great Perfection of the Celestial Immortal realm. If he rashly sought assistance from an ordinary acquaintance at that level, it might attract the covetous attention of multiple allies—a truly precarious situation.

"On the contrary, Fellow Daoist, you have only recently arrived in the Taihan Immortal Realm and have yet to establish many connections here. Should I seek your assistance, even if you wished to leak the information, you would lack suitable allies to aid you in doing so."

"And rest assured, apart from you, I have also invited another friend who has reached the Great Perfection of the Celestial Immortal realm to assist us."

Tianya Ancestor couldn't help but nod slightly at these words.

They understood that Patriarch Ziyao needed the assistance of a Celestial Immortal at the Great Perfection stage—1 with a clean background and sufficiently formidable strength.

By comparison, Patriarch Tianya was indeed a suitable candidate.

However, despite this, Patriarch Tianya still did not dare to agree immediately. After a moment of contemplation, he inquired, "How formidable is that Chaos Nest, that you would need to join forces with 2 other Great Perfection Celestial Immortals to be confident of success?"

Venerable Ziyao’s expression grew solemn at these words, his gaze deepening as he spoke, “That Chaos Lair appears to have remained undiscovered until now. Within it dwell no fewer than 18 primordial beasts of chaos.”

If that were all, it would be manageable. The real trouble lies in the fact that among these 18 Chaos Ancient Beasts, 2 are ninth-rank, superior-grade Chaos Ancient Beasts.

"Between those 2 primordial chaos beasts, the aura of the stronger 1 was exceptionally formidable. Though I didn't approach their nest, I could estimate it might even rival a Celestial Immortal at the Great Perfection stage."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions abruptly shifted.

Eldrin exchanged a glance with Old Ancestor Tianya, their eyes filled with profound gravity.

The path of cultivation for a Chaos Ancient Beast is akin to that of a Celestial Immortal at the late stage. Even among Chaos Ancient Beasts of the same ninth-rank upper grade, there often exists a vast disparity in power.

The former Chaos Dragonwolf possessed cultivation roughly comparable to the seventh level of a Celestial Immortal. Among superior-grade Chaos Ancient Beasts, its combat prowess was considered most ordinary, to the extent that even an average ninth-level Celestial Immortal stood a considerable chance of slaying it.

However, a Chaos Ancient Beast at the eighth level of the Heavenly Immortal realm was truly extraordinary. Such an entity possessed combat prowess far surpassing the former, and within the chaos, its battle strength reached even more transcendent heights.

Generally speaking, a Heavenly Immortal at the Great Perfection stage facing a Chaos Ancient Beast at the eighth level of Heavenly Immortal realm would have roughly even odds of victory. Even if the Great Perfection cultivator managed to prevail, they would likely pay a tremendous price.

And a primordial chaos beast comparable to a Great Perfection Celestial Immortal was even more incredibly formidable.

Such an existence possessed a body as indestructible as primordial divine gold. Even a full-powered killing strike from an Eighth-Level Celestial Immortal could only inflict negligible superficial wounds upon it.

Once, 5 perfected Celestial Immortals joined forces to besiege a primordial chaos beast whose power rivaled their own. The great battle raged for millions of years, yet they ultimately failed to slay the creature.

In the end, all 5 were utterly drained, their life force spent like oil in a dying lamp, leaving 3 dead and 2 grievously wounded.

Contemplating the might of a Heavenly Immortal Perfection Chaos Ancient Beast, the master of the Endless Sky Pavilion spoke with utmost gravity, "An ancient beast comparable to a Heavenly Immortal Perfection realm cultivator is truly far too powerful." (End of Chapter)