Chapter 1855 : Fallen Sky Palace

Hearing this, the Red Lightning Thunder Lord breathed a sigh of relief and promptly retrieved the treasure to complete the transaction with Eldrin.

It was undeniable that although the Red Lightning Thunder Lord was a 7-Tribulation Ancient Immortal, he truly lived up to being a direct disciple of a Great Luo Golden Immortal. While he lacked an Innate Spiritual Treasure to prove his path as an 8-Tribulation Ancient Immortal, he was by no means wanting for such Great Luo rarities.

After the 2 completed their transaction, Eldrin once again obtained a set of 5 Elements Great Luo Thunder Marrow along with the 5 portions of Great Luo rare treasures used as collateral.

As agreed between the 2 parties, the remaining set of 5 Elements Great Luo Thunder Marrow would be exchanged with Eldrin for the pledged Great Luo treasures once the 10 1000 Thunder Holy Land produced more in the future.

Eldrin was already more than satisfied with this outcome. Even if the Scarlet Lightning Sovereign failed to deliver the 5 Elements Great Luo Thunder Marrow in the future, having obtained 5 portions of Great Luo rare treasures, he had certainly not come out at a loss.

To return to our story, after both had obtained the treasures they desired, the Crimson Lightning Thunder Lord prepared to take his leave.

However, before parting ways, he looked at Eldrin with a meaningful gaze and said, "Since I have obtained what my heart desired this time, allow me to offer you a word of caution."

"Fellow Daoist, once you leave the Glimmering Radiance Immortal City today, I fear you may encounter some troubles. I advise you to remain here for a while longer."

"Hmm."

Eldrin nodded thoughtfully and said, "Thank you for the reminder, fellow daoist. I understand now."

The Red Lightning Thunder Lord nodded, saying no more before turning and vanishing from the pavilion.

After his departure, Eldrin said no more. He strode out of Yaoguang Immortal City and headed beyond the borders of the Primordial Immortal Domain.

After flying a short distance, Eldrin suddenly came to a calm halt, his gaze piercing the void ahead as he said, "Show yourself."

"Quite the keen perception."

In the void, a figure clad in black robes emerged, calmly gazing at Eldrin as he inquired, "You seem unfamiliar, fellow Daoist. It appears you are not a native immortal of the Primal Celestial Realm?"

Eldrin (Person Name) offered no reply, merely casting a faint glance at the individual. A trace of chill flickered deep within his gaze.

The man was clad in black and gold Daoist robes, dressed as a Taoist priest, yet he exuded a demonic aura that pierced the heavens, allowing Eldrin to discern his origins.

"The bloodline aura of the Dark Roc Emperor's lineage... You are a direct descendant of the Dark Roc Emperor?"

Eldrin murmured softly, recognizing the man's origins.

The man in the black-and-gold daoist robe nodded, his gaze serene as he spoke, "You do have some discernment. Since that is the case, hand over the Great Luo Odd Treasure in your possession, and I may spare your life."

"Is that so?"

Eldrin frowned slightly as he recalled the origins of the Dark Roc bloodline.

Among the demon tribes, the Great Peng lineage had always remained 1 of the 10 Great Imperial Clans. The sovereign of this lineage was the Golden-Winged Great Peng.

The progenitor of the Golden-Winged Great Peng ranked among the 10 Chaos Emperor Lords of the demon race. His cultivation and combat prowess were second only to the 3 Demon Sovereigns, his true strength unfathomable.

Within the Great Roc clan, the Golden-Winged Roc stood as the paramount lineage, accompanied by over a dozen other supreme bloodlines such as the Azure Heaven Roc, the Violet Radiance Roc, and the Void Heaven Roc—each possessing peerless demon monarchs of the Great Luo Golden Immortal (Cultivation Realm) level.

These races, though prosperous, were far inferior to the Golden-Winged Great Peng. Only 1 race stood as an exception—the Dark Great Peng.

Legend has it that the Dark Roc tribe evolved from the ancient Golden-Winged Great Peng. While ordinary members cultivate jet-black plumage, their imperial lineage bears obsidian-gold dao patterns throughout their bodies—a bloodline prowess rivaling even the primordial Golden-Winged Great Peng.

Most crucially, the progenitor of the Dark Roc was the twin brother of the Golden-Winged Great Peng, whose cultivation had likewise reached the realm of Chaos Origin Emperor—1 of the pillar deities upholding the Demon Empire's Celestial Court.

Hence, the Dark Roc Emperor Clan was revered as the Imperial Clan, their bloodline standing as the mightiest among demonkind, second only to the direct descendants of the 10 Great Emperor Clans.

The black-robed Taoist before him carried the bloodline of the Dark Roc Emperor within his veins.

Recalling the formidable power of the Dark Roc Emperor's lineage, a flicker of solemn intensity surfaced in Eldrin's gaze.

A primordial immortal who had weathered 8 heavenly tribulations, with the bloodline of the Primordial Chaos Emperor flowing through his veins—this was indeed enough to make him take the matter seriously. He drew a deep breath and declared, "I have long wished to witness the power of the royal bloodline of the demon race."

As the words fell, Eldrin (Person Name) flicked his sleeve, unleashing a surge of overwhelming Void Heaven power that coalesced into a dazzling sword radiance, cleaving through the sky in a sweeping strike.

This strike was none other than the Cosmic Infinity Sword, its power already stepping into the 10 Limits realm. Driven by Eldrin's current cultivation and foundation, it instantly erupted with unparalleled, world-shattering might.

"You're courting death!"

Facing such a strike, the Dark Roc's expression chilled slightly. With a flick of his sleeve, 2 streaks of tenebrous light tore through the void, surging forth with world-annihilating divine power to collide against the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss.

Yet after this single move, the void trembled and roiled violently.

In the mere blink of an eye, the Dark Roc was sent hurtling through the skies, bleeding profusely as it traversed hundreds of millions of miles, before crashing violently into the mountain ranges of the immortal realm.

"Pfft—"

An instant later, the Dark Roc soared from the mountain range, casting a stunned glance at Eldrin (Person Name).

His gaze turned somber as he spoke with bone-chilling coldness: "10-Limit Divine Art, Indestructible Primordial Spirit?"

"You do have some skill, but I must inform you: all beneath the 8 Calamities are but ants."

"At the end of reincarnation, remember this sovereign's name."

"I am the Fallen Celestial Abode!"

Boom—

In an instant, heaven and earth trembled, and all things were overturned.

The Eldrin gripped a massive black-gold sword, tearing through the void as it descended with the power to rend the primordial chaos, striking horizontally with overwhelming force.

Innate Numinous Treasure, the Heaven-Falling Godslayer Sword.

Eldrin (Person Name) furrowed his brow slightly. With a sweep of his sleeve, he summoned the Flying Immortal Zither, unleashing waves of transcendent sound blades that reverberated through the heavens and earth, blocking the world-obliterating edge of the Heaven-Plunging God-Slaying Sword.

Taking that blow, the Fallen Heaven's Demise suddenly changed expression. "A Primordial Spiritual Treasure?"

A moment later, Duotianque (Person Name) asked with some surprise, "Since you possess an Innate Spiritual Treasure, why haven’t you broken through the Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Barrier?"

Eldrin remained utterly composed upon hearing this. Given his current foundation and accumulated resources, he could indeed attempt to refine the Feixian Qin as his Dao Treasure, using it to shatter the Divine Artifact Heavenly Barrier.

However, the strength of the Spirit Treasure Heavenly Pass also varies. Using an ordinary Innate Spirit Treasure to anchor the Great Dao results in only the most common 8-Calamity Ancient Immortal.

If 1 were to elevate their Lifebound Immortal Treasure into an Innate Spiritual Treasure to advance as an 8-Calamity Ancient Immortal, their combat prowess would undoubtedly increase by another measure.

Eldrin already possessed a wisp of innate indestructible spiritual light, allowing him to elevate his life-bound immortal treasure into an innate numinous treasure. This path was clearly more aligned with his nature—there was no need to bind his Dao foundation to the Soaring Immortal Zither.

Noticing Eldrin possessed an Innate Spiritual Treasure, a trace of solemnity surfaced in the gaze of the Fallen Heaven's Demise.

Eldrin's power was already formidable to begin with, and now with the innate spiritual treasure, the Feixian Qin, aiding him, he no longer had full confidence in subduing him.

Understanding this, Fallen Heaven Abyss withdrew a measure of killing intent.

In the Primordial Immortal Realm, conflicts among ancient immortals and mighty beings were not forbidden. However, once both parties unleashed their Innate Spiritual Treasures in fierce combat, it would inevitably inflict some degree of damage upon the world of the Primordial Immortal Realm.

He had no confidence in slaying Eldrin, so there was no need to continue this battle.

With a faint smile gracing his lips, his gaze profound and inscrutable, he remarked, "Since you, fellow Daoist, are also 1 of our kind, then I must apologize for my abruptness today."

"Let us conclude for today. When the kalpa descends, we shall determine who stands superior."

As the words faded, Eldrin flicked his sleeve and transformed into a streak of light, tearing through the clouds before vanishing beyond the horizon's edge.

Watching Eldrin (Person Name) depart, he stood motionless for a moment, a flicker of killing intent gleaming in his eyes.

He understood that the reason Eldrin had retreated was not due to the power of the innate spiritual treasure itself, but because he had been able to unleash the full might of the Soaring Immortal Zither.

Were it any ordinary 6-tribulation Ancient Immortal, they would surely be left with no place to bury their corpse today.

Most crucially, the opposing side couldn't fathom Eldrin's hidden capabilities and feared the formidable ancient sect backing him, which stayed their hand from acting rashly.

After all, among the 3 1000 immortal domains, any expert capable of producing an Innate Spiritual Treasure almost certainly indicated the backing of at least 1 Great Luo Golden Immortal behind them.

Once they uncover my true identity, they will undoubtedly seek to make a move against me.

At this thought, Eldrin did not hesitate in the slightest. Transforming into a streak of light, he vanished into the far reaches of the endless void and, before he knew it, returned to the outskirts of the Primordial Immortal Realm.

Emerging from the Primeval Immortal Realm, Eldrin returned the command token before soaring into the profound depths of the chaos void.

Until he had traversed the boundless chaos did he finally glance back at the Primordial Immortal Realm, his gaze profound as he uttered, "The Primordial Immortal Realm, is it?"

“When next I come, I shall return with the bearing of a peerless Immortal Lord, no longer the obscure and unknown figure I am today.”

As the words faded, the Abyssal Pearl pierced through the boundless chaos, carrying him into oblivion at the edge of the endless void.

When Eldrin (Person Name) appeared once more, he was already beyond the bounds of the Great Cold Immortal Realm.

This time, Eldrin did not overly conceal his aura. He tore through the chaotic void and arrived directly in the Taihan Immortal Domain, making his way straight to the Sundered Heaven Ancient Realm.

He had just set foot in the Sundered Heaven Ancient Domain when a powerful aura emerged.

The newcomer was none other than the Sky-Rending Demon Emperor. Upon seeing Eldrin, he spoke with palpable emotion, "It's you. Thank the heavens you're unharmed."

Eldrin smiled faintly and said, "I apologize for this abrupt visit."

"You flatter me."

The Heaven-Rending Demon Emperor was exceedingly courteous. He took Eldrin by the hand and led him into the cavern heaven dojo, where he brewed a cup of tea with utmost politeness. "Had you not extended your help back then, fellow daoist," he said, "I would likely have perished in the Abyssal Remnant Realm."

"Such profound kindness, how could I ever dare forget?"

Eldrin responded with a faint, knowing smile, offering no further words as he cast a measured glance toward the Skyrend Demon Emperor.

With just a glance, Eldrin couldn't help but remark, "I perceive your spiritual power transcends mortal limits—have you perhaps stepped into that legendary realm?"

The Sundering Heaven Demon Emperor nodded slightly and cupped his hands toward the Primal Immortal Realm. "By the Ancestral Master’s profound grace, I have been bestowed with a Primordial Spiritual Treasure."

"If I can achieve the Dao this time, it will not have been in vain for my master's cultivation over all these years."

Eldrin nodded in understanding upon hearing this, finally realizing that after the Skyrend Demon Emperor had broken through to become a 7-calamity Ancient Immortal, he had effectively caught the attention of the Lord of Extreme Cold.

Not long ago, upon White Crane Immortal Lord’s recommendation, the Rift Sky Demon Emperor received an Innate Spiritual Treasure bestowed by the Primordial Frost Ancestral Court, enabling him to break through to the realm of an 8-Calamity Ancient Immortal.

Thinking of this, Eldrin couldn't help but smile and say, "With your foundation and reserves, Fellow Daoist, it's quite possible you might take that final step during this cosmic tribulation and become the fourteenth Great Luo Golden Immortal to ascend natively within the Frigid Immortal Domain."

"You flatter me."

The Skyrend Demon Emperor shook his head, his expression turning solemn as he said, "My achievements today are entirely due to the favor of our Patriarch and the deep affection of my master. If I truly ascend to that realm, I shall never forget the grace bestowed upon me this day."

Eldrin nodded upon hearing this. Though he had few dealings with the Rift Sky Demon Emperor, he could vaguely discern that the man's character was not lacking. He surmised this was likely the reason the Great Frost Divine Lord was willing to mentor him.

At this thought, Eldrin spoke up, "I've come today because I have a favor to ask."

"Oh?" The Skyrend Demon Emperor paused briefly, then inquired, "Speak freely. If it is within my power, I shall not hesitate to fulfill your request."

Eldrin smiled faintly and informed him of his intention to cultivate using the core earth veins of the Taihan Immortal Domain.

The Sky-Rending Demon Emperor was momentarily taken aback upon hearing this, yet after a brief pause, he nodded and said, "The core earth veins of the Taihan Immortal Domain have always been controlled by the direct descendants of the Taihan Ancestral Court."

"However, rest assured—with me as your guarantor, you are more than qualified to enter and cultivate within."

With those words, the Skyrend Demon Emperor wasted no time, pulling Eldrin along as they headed toward the Great Chill Celestial Domain.

As the heart of the Taihan Immortal Domain, the Taihan Celestial Realm had always been exceptionally unique. Fortunately, as a direct descendant of the Primordial Chaos Emperor, Rift Sky Demon Emperor’s status was equally extraordinary.

They traversed the void and arrived in the Great Chill Celestial Realm. With the guarantee of the Sky-Rending Demonic Emperor, Eldrin (Person Name) reached the very heart of the Great Chill Celestial Realm—the Great Chill Immortal Pond.

This Extreme Cold Immortal Pond is the very core origin of the Extreme Cold Immortal Domain, the land of ultimate frost among the 3 1000 immortal realms.

Eldrin stepped into the Great Cold Immortal Pool. The moment his feet touched the ethereal waters, an indescribable, soul-piercing chill assaulted him, so profound it felt as though his very blood and marrow were crystallizing into frost.

Even an ordinary 7-Calamity Ancient Immortal, if caught unprepared within it, would likely be instantly frozen to death.

Fortunately, Eldrin possessed an extraordinary foundation, and even the extreme cold of the Taihan Immortal Pool remained within bearable limits for him.

He continued to refine the Extreme Cold Origin, and in the process, his own qi, blood, and marrow were also tempered, growing ever more resilient and unyielding.

Thus, in the fleeting span of 10 1000 years, Eldrin discovered that his physical body had grown yet another degree stronger, and the origin energy within him had become increasingly refined.

"Almost there."

Seeing the time was ripe, Eldrin began continuously inhaling and exhaling the Great Cold Immortal Water, constantly replenishing his Ice Soul Origin. Only when he had completely reached his limit did he slowly exhale a breath.

At that moment, Eldrin opened his eyes. After assessing his power, he discovered his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body had advanced further—now 20 percent stronger than before his seclusion.

At this stage, Eldrin faintly sensed that he was merely a hair's breadth away from achieving the true spirit body of the 12 Limits.

"Once I endure the Wind Vein's bone-eroding, soul-scourging tribulation, my Great Luo Primordial Immortal Body shall reach perfection."

Eldrin murmured softly, then stepped out of the Taihan Immortal Pond.

He paid a fee, located the Sky-Sundering Demon Emperor, bid his farewells, and returned to the Vast Azure Immortal Realm.

Seeing Eldrin return, Lyra breathed a sigh of relief and said, "The grand celebration of 10 million years approaches. Had you not returned now, I would have had to venture into the Primordial Immortal Realm to find you."