Chapter 1831 : Chaos Azure Dragon Nest

"Very well, I shall purchase the entire lot."

Eldrin murmured inwardly. After some discussion with Qu Caiyan, he ultimately purchased all of them at the price of 1 100 strands of Innate Qi per Life-Bound Pearl, and 5 strands of Innate Qi for each of the remaining pearls.

This price far exceeded that of many innate ancient treasures, yet Eldrin knew he was not getting the short end of the stick.

For those who venture into the Chaos Sea, 1 truth becomes universally understood.

The might of an innate ancient treasure could be somewhat lacking, but a Spirit Storage Artifact that replenishes spiritual power must not be neglected in the slightest.

A simple truth prevailed: if a 3-Tribulation Ancient Immortal were to venture into the Chaos Sea, they could endure for no more than 100,000 years before their spiritual power would be utterly depleted.

However, once a great battle between evenly matched forces erupts, it is highly likely that after the clash, their magical power would be completely depleted, shortening these 100 1000 years to a mere few 1000.

Taking into account the frequent pursuit by Chaos Beast Kings and the energy expended along the journey, the vast majority of third- and fourth-order Ancient Immortals cannot endure long-term survival within the Chaos Sea.

For these ancient immortals, even if they ventured into the Chaotic Sea, they would possess only enough strength for a single battle. After 1 great confrontation, they would be forced to return to the Violet Sun Immortal Realm to replenish their spiritual power.

This was precisely why even ancient immortals who had survived 3 or 4 heavenly tribulations found it exceedingly difficult to hunt Chaos Beast Kings in the Primordial Chaos Sea. It was not merely due to their insufficient strength, but more because they dared not excessively deplete their spiritual power within the Chaos Sea.

In such circumstances, the existence of the Chu Yuan Immortal Treasure was almost equivalent to granting these ancient immortals an additional chance to engage in an all-out battle, or an opportunity to explore the Chaos Sea for another 100 1000 years.

Those ancient immortals who had weathered 5 or 6 heavenly tribulations or more almost universally possessed 1 or 2 Ancient Artifact of Stored Power. Such high-grade Ancient Artifacts of Stored Power were perpetually in short supply, their value naturally far exceeding that of ordinary Innate Ancient Artifacts.

This time, the 3 of them returned to their cave abode thoroughly satisfied, having expended close to 4 100 wisps of Primordial Qi to acquire this batch of Sea-Soul Pearls.

After returning to the cave abode, Eldrin immediately collaborated with the Ancient Zenith Ancestor to jointly refine this batch of Conch Pearls.

Thus, after approximately tens of thousands of years had passed, they fully refined over 30 shell pearls, ultimately obtaining 2 ancient Storage Treasures and 30-3 single-use Storage Pellets.

These ancient treasures and external elixirs all possessed exceptionally potent energy storage effects.

Those 2 ancient Storage Treasures, refined through Eldrin's Primordial Chaos Dao Principles, had their mana storage capacity increased severalfold, capable of holding approximately twice the energy of an ordinary 4-Calamity Ancient Immortal.

The External Elixir was merely a single-use treasure, yet it could store the complete cultivation base of a 4-Calamity Ancient Immortal.

Eldrin distributed the Storage Spirit Pearls to the 2 of them and said with a smile, "With this batch of over a dozen Storage Spirit Treasures, we can attempt to venture into the outer layers of the Chaotic Sea."

The Celestial Maiden attempted to refine her Life-Bound Shell Pearl. After sensing its energies, she couldn't help but smile. "With these ancient Spirit-Storing Artifacts and External Elixirs, we'll have far more confidence to venture through the Chaotic Abyss again."

Elder Tianya also smiled faintly, his confidence growing by several degrees. Yet he still gazed at Eldrin and said, "This batch of Ancient Spirit Vessels is worth at least 5 100 strands of Primordial Qi. For you to bestow them all upon the 2 of us... we truly feel unworthy of such generosity."

"Why don't you take some as well, to keep in reserve."

Eldrin shook his head, his expression serene as he stated, "I can directly refine Chaos Water to replenish my spiritual power. This object holds no use for me either. It would be better to leave it for all of you."

At this point, Eldrin paused briefly before speaking, "If you truly feel uneasy about this, I shall take some as compensation when we venture into the outer reaches of the Chaos Sea."

Hearing this, both of them nodded in agreement, acknowledging Eldrin's approach.

Seeing this, Eldrin spoke up, "The Chaotic Tide won't arrive for tens of thousands of years. During this time, you must first replenish the spiritual power of these Storage Ancient Treasures and External Pills. We'll set out immediately once the tide recedes."

Time flew by, and tens of thousands of years passed in the blink of an eye.

While waiting for the chaotic tides to recede, Eldrin continued to deduce and refine his cultivation path, finally perfecting the method to cultivate the Great Luo Body of the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Physique.

On this day, the Chaotic Tide finally receded. Eldrin emerged from seclusion at the first opportunity and sought out the Celestial Maiden and the Ancient of the Endless Sky, declaring, "It is time we departed."

After tens of thousands of years, Ancestor Tianya had not only fully charged the Storage Ancient Treasure and External Elixir with magical power, but also refined the dragon's saliva incense. His primordial soul had achieved a breakthrough as well, advancing from the Fifth Limit realm to the Sixth Limit realm, now even standing not far from the Seventh Limit.

It was precisely for this reason that Old Man Tianya was filled with fervent resolve, eager to seek sufficient opportunities as soon as possible to shatter the barrier of the Primordial Spirit and break through to the realm of 5 Tribulations Ancient Immortals.

At this thought, Patriarch Tianya couldn't help but chuckle: "I have a hunch that this time we set foot into the chaos, we are bound to gain something."

"Hahaha, I'll gladly take those auspicious words."

Eldrin (Person Name) smiled faintly and stepped out of the Violet Sun Immortal Realm together with the 2.

Stepping out of the Violet Sun Immortal Realm once more, Eldrin laid eyes on another familiar face—none other than Luo Xingxuan from the Flower Goddess Palace.

After so many years apart, Luo Xingxuan (Person Name) glanced up at Eldrin (Person Name), her voice tinged with surprise as she remarked, "Little brother, merely a 100-some 1000 years have passed, yet I never imagined your cultivation would already break through to the pinnacle of the Celestial Immortal realm."

"Even your guardian has grown stronger. It seems your harvest at the Chaos Shallows was quite substantial?"

Eldrin (Person Name) maintained a serene expression, merely cupping his hands in salute as he said, "All thanks to your guidance, Fairy."

Last time they met, Eldrin could not discern the cultivation level of Falling Star Xuan, only sensing that her aura was unfathomably profound.

Now that they met again, Eldrin’s strength was no longer what it had been, and he could roughly sense the depth of Luo Xingxuan’s cultivation.

"An ancient immortal who has weathered 5 tribulations?"

Eldrin murmured inwardly, sensing that the cultivation level of the star-descending vortex before him was roughly at the stage of a 5-Calamity Ancient Immortal—and even among those of this realm, it seemed exceptionally formidable.

Moreover, the other 2 women beside Luo Xingxuan possessed cultivation levels of only 4th-Tribulation Ancient Immortal, no longer capable of posing any significant threat to Eldrin (Person Name).

Seeing this, Luo Xingxuan also smiled faintly and said, "Your gains are your own serendipity. However, the Chaos Sea is perilous—even a 4 Tribulations Ancient Immortal may not be able to ensure your safety. You must remember not to venture recklessly into its depths."

"My thanks for the guidance."

Eldrin (Person Name) gave a slight nod, merely cupping his hands in gratitude as he expressed his thanks.

Seeing this, Luo Xingxuan said no more and vanished into the Chaotic Sea with the 2 ancient immortals from the Flower Goddess Palace.

After the 3 had departed, the Celestial Maiden spoke with a gentle smile, "I have learned in recent days that the Flower Goddess Palace lineage still has approximately 70-some ancient immortals living in this world."

The most powerful Ancient Immortal had cultivated to the realm of a 7-Tribulation Ancient Immortal. However, as the Innate Spiritual Treasure of the Flower Goddess Palace’s legacy was still in its recovery phase, he had yet to break through to the 8-Tribulation Ancient Immortal realm.

Beyond this, there were only 2 6-Calamity Ancient Immortals, and a mere 5 5-Calamity Ancient Immortals.

This Falling Star Xuan was the youngest among the ancient immortals of the Flower Deity Palace, having attained the Dao for merely over 10 million years. Moreover, she had been accepted as a direct disciple by the 100 Flowers Immortal Lord of the Flower Deity Palace.

The Great Luo's True Heir.

Eldrin's gaze flickered slightly. A mere 10-some million-year-old 5 Calamities Ancient Immortal—such a prodigy was a rare marvel even within the Great Luo Ancient Sect.

Without another word, he spoke calmly, "The tide has receded. We must act swiftly."

With those words, Eldrin took the lead and ventured into the Chaos Sea.

This time, they not only ventured deep into the Chaos Sea, but pressed onward toward its outer reaches. After traveling for thousands of years, they finally crossed a distance of 10 1000 paths and arrived at the outer layer of the Chaos Sea.

After arriving at the outer layer of the Chaos Sea, Eldrin immediately declared, "There's no need to venture further. Let us conduct our exploration within this perimeter."

"Very well."

Elder Tianya nodded. The outer layer of the Chaos Sea was far too vast. With their current cultivation merely at the Fourth Tribulation Ancient Immortal realm, and this being their first time setting foot in this outer expanse of the Chaos Sea, they naturally dared not venture too deeply into it.

In the years that followed, the 3 began to wander endlessly through the outer layers of the Primordial Chaos Sea.

As it turned out, the outer reaches of the Chaos Sea teemed with significantly more primordial chaos beasts. In just a few 1000 years of exploration here, the trio had already encountered several herds of these ancient creatures.

However, these hordes of Chaos Beasts were far too formidable. Each herd consisted of at least several 100 primordial Chaos Beasts, with some even led by 4 or 5 Chaos Beast Kings. Given the overwhelming strength of these primordial creatures, the trio refrained from recklessly launching an assault.

Throughout this process, they even encountered several supreme-grade Chaos Nests. Unfortunately, the Chaos Beast Kings within these nests were exceptionally powerful, guarded by Chaos Beast Kings who had survived at least 4 heavenly tribulations. Without absolute confidence in subduing them, Eldrin chose to abandon the endeavor.

It was not until 3 1000 years later that they finally located a slightly smaller herd of primordial chaos beasts. After slaying 2 heavily wounded Chaos Beast Kings, they reaped a substantial harvest.

Thus, after several 1000 more years, they finally discovered a supreme-grade Chaos Nest within the Chaos Sea.

That was a chaotic nest shaped like a true dragon, standing firm within the primordial chaos as it inhaled and exhaled the energies of the 8 directions. An immensely powerful aura was brewing within it.

"It's the Chaos Azure Dragon's Nest."

Gazing at the Chaos Lair before him, Eldrin murmured softly.

Upon hearing this, the other 2 slightly darkened their expressions, revealing solemn looks.

The Chaos Azure Dragon Nest is an exceptionally rare lair within the primordial chaos. As 1 of the authentic dragon lineages, it nurtures the legendary Chaos Azure Dragon—a being whose prowess rivals even that of the Chaos Violet Phoenix Nest among entities of equivalent cultivation realms.

However, the current Chaos Azure Dragon Nest was merely a top-grade chaos nest, a world apart from that Great Luo-level Chaos Violet Phoenix Nest.

After observing for a while longer, Eldrin spoke with a grave expression, "Within this Primordial Azure Dragon's Nest, there are 3 auras of Primordial Beast King-level entities."

"The strongest among them only possesses the power of a 3 Tribulation Ancient Immortal, while the remaining 2 have cultivation bases comparable to 1 or 2 Tribulation Ancient Immortals. With our current strength, we should be able to handle them."

Hearing this, Patriarch Tianya breathed a slight sigh of relief. Their opponents relied on the Chaos Nest, leveraging the terrain to their advantage. If there truly were Fourth Tribulation Chaos Beast Kings among them, launching an assault with their current strength would still be far too reckless.

Since there was no 4 Calamity Chaos Beast King, the 3 of them joining forces still stood a fighting chance.

At this thought, Patriarch Tianya focused his senses once more and remarked, "I've scanned the area. There are still over 3 100 auras of Primordial Chaos Beasts remaining. Engaging them in battle would undoubtedly prove troublesome."

Eldrin observed carefully for a moment before saying, "3 100 and 20-7 primordial chaos beasts in total. Senior Tiannü, are you confident in handling them?"

The Celestial Maiden pondered briefly before responding, "There are far too many Primordial Chaos Beasts. While I cannot claim to vanquish them all, I can at least hold them at bay."

"That's enough if it can hold."

Eldrin nodded, then turned his gaze back to Patriarch Tianya.

The Ancient 1 of the Remote Skies gave a slight nod and declared, "Leave those 2 first or second tribulation Chaos Beast Kings for me to handle."

Eldrin gave a slight nod. Both the Celestial Maiden and the Ancient 1 of the Remotest Corner were Fourth Calamity Ancient Immortals. Even within the Chaotic Sea, they could unleash combat prowess close to that of Third Calamity Ancient Immortals. Dealing with 1 or 2 Chaos Beast Kings and over 300 Chaos Ancient Beasts would be more than sufficient.

At this thought, Eldrin said, "Leave that Chaos Azure Dragon to me."

With these words, Eldrin didn't hesitate. Immediately shrouding them in chaotic mists, he led the 2 toward the Chaos Azure Dragon's lair.

Before long, they came to a halt in front of the Chaotic Nest.

At the entrance of the Chaos Lair, an ancient primordial formation enveloped the area. This formation was intrinsically linked to the lair's vital energies. Should anyone attempt to enter without first dismantling it, they would be trapped like turtles in a jar by the hordes of chaos beasts.

Eldrin understood this point well. After inspecting the resilience of the innate ancient formation, he remarked, "Though the defensive array within this Chaos Lair cannot rival the innate ancient formation laid down by the primordial immortals, its protective capabilities are nevertheless remarkably robust."

"It appears that the Chaos Azure Dragon is quite proficient in formations, not to be underestimated."

"Are you confident in breaking the formation?" asked the Endsworlds Ancestor, a faint crease forming between his brows.

Eldrin shook his head, yet smiled as he replied, "If I were alone, I would hardly have full confidence. But with the aid of you 2, breaking this formation will pose no difficulty."

With that, Eldrin quickly informed the 2 of the flaws in the formation.

After speaking, he instructed, "This formation has a total of 7 flaws. Once all of them are broken, the formation will be completely dismantled."

"May I trouble each of you to take charge of 2 flaws? Let us strike together to break this formation."

Excellent!

The 2 of them spoke decisively, choosing to cooperate in breaking the formation.

Eldrin nodded slightly. With a flick of his sleeve, he summoned the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss and unleashed myriad divine abilities, instantly striking toward the 3 formation cores.

At almost the same moment, Old Man Tianya and the Celestial Maiden activated their Primordial Ancient Treasures to strike horizontally, each shattering 2 of the formation's focal points.

Boom—

With a deafening roar, the Primordial Ancient Formation shattered and vanished in an instant. The key defenses of the entire Primordial Azure Dragon's Lair were breached, leaving only a single ancient pearl etched with azure dragon patterns soaring into the sky as it fled toward the depths of the chaotic lair.

This object was none other than the formation's keystone—the Primordial Azure Dragon Pearl.

"What a fine treasure."

The Primordial Azure Dragon Pearl was a supreme-grade Primordial Ancient Treasure, so Eldrin naturally would not let it slip away. He immediately activated the 5-Colored Divine Light and drew it into his grasp.

"Hymn—"

At that very instant, the Chaos Beast King within the Chaotic Nest was roused.

A Chaos Azure Dragon that blotted out the skies roared as it soared, brandishing an ancient Azure Dragon Halberd that unleashed boundless killing intent, lunging toward the 3 figures.

Azure Dragon Halberd?

Another top-grade 20-4-etched innate ancient treasure!

The moment he saw the Chaos Azure Dragon descending upon him, Eldrin felt a flicker of alarm in his heart. Yet the Chaos Heavenly Halberd in his hand never faltered, meeting the assault with a force capable of splitting the firmament.