Chapter 2043 : White Tiger Emperor Sword

Eldrin's gaze flickered slightly before he spoke, "That is precisely the case."

A flicker of delight stirred within the Sub-saint of the Violet Phoenix, yet she remained silent.

She led the group into the Verdant Phoenix Primeval Domain, directing attendants to escort Eldrin to a side hall for rest. Then she personally guided the Undying Elder to meet the Azure Phoenix Sacred Emperor.

Meanwhile, Eldrin (Person Name) was received by 2 Phoenix Emperors without any breach of etiquette.

Thus, not long after, the Violet Phoenix Demi-Saint hurriedly arrived at the great hall and personally received Eldrin (Person Name).

Within the grand hall, the Violet Phoenix Paragon noticed Eldrin and immediately inquired, "Young friend, I sense a familiar aura within you."

"I presume, fellow Daoist, that if you were acquainted with her, you would naturally discern my identity."

Eldrin gave a slight nod before inquiring, "If my assumptions are correct, esteemed senior, might you be the mother of the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix?"

"Indeed." The Violet Phoenix Demi-Saint gave a slight nod before inquiring, "Has the Purple Extreme Ancient Phoenix ever mentioned me to you?"

"Mm." Eldrin nodded, then spoke: "She once mentioned that approximately 3 1000 kalpas ago, while her mother was with child, she was ambushed by an enemy of the Heavenly Dao."

To shelter her, You carried her across the vast and chaotic Desolate Sea, nurturing her into existence within the 7 realms of the Southern Abyss.

"It was only because the faction behind us met with calamity that you had to leave in haste after giving birth to him."

The Violet Phoenix Demi-Saint nodded, visibly relieved.

As her own daughter, the Violet-Phoenix would never casually disclose such secrets to others. The fact that Eldrin possessed this knowledge suggested his relationship with her must be profound indeed.

At this thought, the Violet Phoenix Arch-Saint spoke: "In the past, our Azure Phoenix Primordial Realm waged a Chaotic War against the Cangming Primordial Realm."

This battle raged on for an eternity, only reaching a temporary ceasefire hundreds of kalpas ago.

"Having broken through to the Quasi-Sage Realm during this period, I was just preparing to retrieve Zijí. Now that I've received news of her, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief."

At this point, Archsage Zi Huang inquired once more, "By the way, I wonder how that lass has been all these years?"

Eldrin (Person Name) pondered briefly before speaking candidly, "The Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix and I share a deep bond. In earlier years, she suffered grave injuries due to a rival in the Great Dao."

"Later, I eliminated his arch-nemeses on the path of cultivation. Now her cultivation has reached the Great Perfection stage of the Golden Immortal realm."

Upon hearing this, the Violet Phoenix Demi-Saint’s expression shifted repeatedly before she finally let out a soft sigh and said, "I suffered a severe injury while I was pregnant with her, which left her with an innate deficiency."

"Otherwise, with her bloodline, she should have long since stepped into the Primordial Chaos Realm."

Hearing this, Eldrin also understood the noble lineage of the Violetpole Ancient Phoenix.

That Violet-Polaris Ancient Phoenix was the bloodline descendant born of the Chaos Celestial Emperor 'Azure Simurgh Sacred Sovereign' and the Violet-Phoenix Paragon.

Even though the Violet Phoenix Paragon of that time possessed a cultivation base only at the Great Perfection stage of the Primordial Chaos Emperor, the phoenix maiden born from their union was destined to possess a world-shaking grace.

Yet they never anticipated that shortly after the Violet Phoenix Paragon conceived, this news would reach her primordial nemesis, triggering a cataclysmic battle that shook the very foundations of chaos.

This battle forced the Violet Phoenix Demigoddess to flee into the Chaotic Desolate Sea, where she gave birth to the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix within the 7 Domains of the Southern Abyss. Yet, this very act resulted in the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix being born with innate deficiencies, drastically diminishing its latent potential.

After realizing this, Eldrin could only console, "With the Saint Emperor's methods, he will surely be able to restore the foundations of the Violet Extreme Ancient Phoenix."

Sub-Saint Zihuang nodded slightly before speaking, "Since that is the case, I shall make a trip to the 7 Domains of the Southern Abyss in a few days and bring the girl back."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) felt a faint stirring in his heart.

He turned his gaze toward the Violet Phoenix Demi-Saint, hesitating for a moment before speaking candidly, "To be frank, the reason I’ve come to the Primordial Chiyang Realm is that I was driven into the Chaotic Desolate Sea by a formidable enemy."

"Senior, when you journey to the 7 Domains of the Southern Abyss, I humbly request that you refrain from disclosing any information about this junior."

"Oh?"

A flicker of astonishment stirred within the eyes of the Violet Phoenix Sub-Saint.

Seeing this, Eldrin had no choice but to recount the general details of the matter to the Violet Phoenix Demi-Saint.

After hearing this, Sublime Ancestor Zi Huang gave a cold sneer. "I have long heard that the Solar Celestial Emperor of the 7 Domains of the Southern Abyss possesses an overbearing and ruthless temperament, yet I never imagined he would lack even the slightest magnanimity to tolerate others."

With that, the Violet Phoenix Demi-Saint finally spoke, "Set your mind at ease. When I journey to the 7 Domains of the Southern Abyss, I shall also issue a stern warning to those powerful demons besieging the Return-to-Nothingness Dao Realm."

"In that case, my sincerest gratitude, Elder."

Eldrin (Person Name) promptly cupped his hands with a trace of delight in his voice.

Zi Huang the Demigod smiled faintly, retrieving a fiery-red divine fruit from her sleeve and handing it to Eldrin. "This is a Nirvana Phoenix Fruit," she said. "For immortals who follow the path of physical sanctification, it counts as quite a decent cultivation resource."

"Keep it. May you soon break through your cultivation and return to the 7 Domains of Southern Abyss to exact vengeance."

"This is most improper."

Eldrin (Person Name) hastily declined, a flicker of astonishment coloring his expression.

The Nirvana Phoenix Fruit was of immeasurable value, a divine fruit born from the innate supreme treasure—the spiritual root Phoenix Parasol Tree. Its worth nearly rivaled that of the Great Wilderness Sacred Fruit.

At that moment, the Violet Phoenix Demi-Saint took 1 out and gifted it to him. Its value was truly inestimable, so much so that even Eldrin hesitated to accept it.

Seeing this, the Violet Phoenix Demi-Saint smiled and said, "You saved Zijis life and helped her eliminate her Great Dao rival. Consider this item as a reward for your deeds."

"I sincerely hope you will not decline."

Seeing this, Eldrin finally accepted the Nirvana Phoenix Fruit.

After accepting the Nirvana Phoenix Fruit, Sublime Ancestor Zihuang inquired further about the circumstances surrounding the Violet Ultimate Ancient Phoenix and gained some understanding of the affairs of the 7 Domains of the Southern Abyss before finally taking her leave.

Not long after, the Unending Elder returned from the Cyan Luan Sacred Hall, a rare trace of joy coloring his expression.

Seeing this, Eldrin (Person Name) could not help but remark, "It seems you have achieved what you desired, Senior."

"A single Nirvana Sacred Fruit, along with a substantial amount of healing resources."

The Undying Elder spoke slowly, then smiled and said, "With these resources, I need only seclude myself for several 100 kalpas upon my return, and I should be able to recover most of my injuries."

Eldrin gave a slight nod and immediately cupped his hands in salute. "Then I shall offer my early congratulations on your recovery from injuries, Senior, and your rebirth after overcoming the heavenly tribulation."

"Ha ha ha."

The Elder of Immortality smiled faintly and patted his shoulder. "Come, I shall show you the wider world."

As he spoke thus, the Undying Ancient 1 led the group toward the Blazeheart Primeval Realm. Before they knew it, they had already arrived within 1 of the Blazeheart Primeval Realms.

After arriving at the Primordial Domain of Blazing Sun, Elder Immortal spoke, "Within the Blazing Sun Chaos Domain, a grand gathering for the exchange of treasures at the Quasi-Sage level is held once every 1 100 kalpas."

"This time we've come at the perfect moment—they're currently hosting an Ascendant-level exchange convention."

As he spoke thus, the Undying Ancient 1 led Eldrin into a towering great hall.

The Trading Assembly had just commenced. By merely revealing his cultivation level, Elder Immortal Endlessness received 2 tokens from the attendant.

However, before stepping into the grand hall, the Eternal Elder retrieved 2 cloaks from an attendant and handed 1 to Eldrin (Person Name), saying, "The trade gathering here allows participants to conceal their identities."

"This Veil of Heaven Cloak was personally forged by the Chaos Celestial Emperor. Not only can it conceal all traces of 1’s aura and block others’ prying eyes, but it also happens to be the perfect tool for you to conceal your identity."

The Elder of Immortality spoke thus, donned his cloak, and stepped into the great hall.

Seeing this, Eldrin (Person Name) hastily donned his cloak as well, following the Undying Elder (Person Name) as he stepped inside.

Upon entering the great hall, Eldrin discovered approximately 3 100 figures standing within the vast chamber.

Their cultivation bases were all at least at the Emperor Realm, with as many as nearly a 100 already reaching the Quasi-Sage level.

Among these powerful figures, more than half had donned cloaks, while the other half remained uncovered.

Witnessing this, Elder Bujie spoke up, "The Quasi-Sage Exchange Convention of the Primordial Empyrean Domain is not only attended by local powerhouses, but also draws numerous Quasi-Sages from the Chaotic Desolate Sea."

"Local experts rarely conceal their identities, yet we foreign Ascendants would typically attend the Grand Barter concealed—unless we possessed sufficient power to do otherwise."

As the Ancient Immortal Elder recounted the tale, Eldrin gradually came to understand the reason.

After all, the outer realm's powerhouses were a mixed bag—some hailed from other Chaos Domains, while others originated from weaker Primordial Domains.

The factions behind these individuals were often relatively weak, lacking a Chaos Heavenly Emperor to preside over them, and thus they all proceeded with far greater caution.

In contrast, those quasi-sages backed by the Chaos Celestial Emperor seemed to disdain concealing their identities with cloaks.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin swept his gaze across the crowd. When his eyes fell upon the crimson figure, his gaze involuntarily turned frosty.

"It's him!"

Eldrin (Person Name) murmured, instantly concealing all killing intent within his gaze.

Seeing this, the Undying Elder couldn't help but turn his gaze toward that figure. It was a peerless silhouette clad in crimson imperial robes.

"Vermilion Bird Demigod, is this the great adversary you spoke of? He doesn't appear particularly formidable."

The Elder of Immortality murmured, then added, "As expected, he has only recently broken through to the Sub-Sage realm. After consolidating his cultivation base, he came to the Exchange Convention to broaden his horizons."

Eldrin nodded slightly without uttering a word.

The Elder of Immortality nodded and spoke, "With your innate talent, surpassing this individual in the future will not be difficult."

"Since we've crossed paths now, just treat him as thin air."

Eldrin nodded, his expression returning to its usual calm composure.

As he had arrived rather late, the bartering fair had already been underway for some time. The true top-tier powerhouses had all completed their exchanges, so no particularly rare treasures appeared in the subsequent proceedings.

Thus, as over a 100 Demi-Saints gradually completed their transactions, not a single Primordial Treasure that Eldrin desired made its appearance.

Seeing only a few last Quasi-Sages remaining to take the stage, Eldrin couldn't help but feel a tinge of regret.

If even a Demi-Saint could not produce a Primordial Chaos Treasure for exchange, Eldrin did not believe those Great Emperors would be willing to part with their Primordial Chaos Treasures.

Just as disappointment began to settle in Eldrin's heart, the Vermilion Bird Archsage stepped onto the platform.

As he stepped onto the stage, with a flick of his sleeve, he manifested dozens of Primordial Chaos Treasures, among which was an ancient white sword radiating boundless slaughterous light.

After manifesting these treasures, Sublime Ancestor Zhuque declared, "These artifacts of mine may be exchanged for fire-attributed treasures of equivalent rank."

Eldrin’s heart trembled faintly the moment his gaze fell upon the ancient white sword, and a trace of peculiar emotion stirred within him.

The Eternal Elder on the side couldn't help but remark upon seeing this, "That is the White Tiger Emperor's Sword, originally the life-bound treasure of the Sword Star Emperor from the Primordial Domain of the Immortal Cosmos in ancient times. Who would have thought it would end up in his hands today?"

Eldrin felt a subtle stirring in his heart. Without hesitation, he handed the Taiheng Cauldron to the Undying Elder and said, "Senior, please acquire this treasure for me."

"This object truly aligns quite well with thy path."

The Undying Elder nodded, manifesting the Taiheng Cauldron before transmitting his voice to the Crimson Sparrow Demi-Saint: "Fellow Daoist, I offer this treasure in exchange for your White Tiger Emperor Sword. What say you?"

"Taiheng Furnace?"

Vermilion Bird Demi-Sage was momentarily taken aback before speaking, "This is the ultimate treasure of Emperor Taiheng from the primordial realm of Celestial Cosmos in ancient times."

"Rumor had it that the Soul-Refining Emperor seized it. Who would have thought it would eventually find its way into your hands, Fellow Daoist."

"However, as precious as this item may be, compared to the White Tiger Emperor Sword that excels in slaughter and conquest, it likely falls slightly short by half a measure."

"You must understand, my White Tiger Emperor Sword is hailed as the foremost Primordial Numinous Treasure of Slaughter in the entire Primordial Domain of the Immortal Cosmos."

"Fellow Daoist, your words are mistaken."

The Elder of Immortality shook his head and continued his telepathic transmission, "The Taiheng Crucible excels in both offense and defense, and is also a supreme immortal cauldron for alchemy. This treasure is hailed as the premier immortal furnace of the primordial realms in the ancient Celestial Dominion."

"Even within the vast expanse of the Blazing Central Chaos Realm, this treasure furnace stands among the most supreme alchemy cauldrons."

"If you don't want it, I can always find someone else to trade with."

With that, the Undying Elder was about to abandon the deal.

Seeing this, the Eldrin Sub-Sage hastily spoke up, "No need, no need. I agree to the trade."

Vermilion Bird Demi-Saint hastily produced the White Tiger Emperor Sword and ultimately completed the transaction with the Undying Elder.

For the Vermilion Bird Sub-Sage, trading this innate supreme treasure, the White Tiger Emperor Sword, for the fire-attributed Taiheng Furnace was an exceptionally profitable transaction.

After all, no matter how formidable the White Tiger Emperor Sword might be, to him it was merely an ancient blade with incompatible attributes.

Not to mention, his innate life-bound treasure, the Vermilion Heaven Li Fire Sword, was already a supreme immortal sword of slaughter. He was in no urgent need of another innate treasure of slaughter.

The Taiheng Furnace was both an offensive and defensive treasure, an innate primordial artifact of the fire attribute. Moreover, it could be used for alchemy, making it the most suitable treasure for him.

The transaction completed, the Vermilion Bird Demi-Saint stroked the Taiheng Cauldron with deep satisfaction, while a trace of frosty light flickered in Eldrin's eyes.

His gaze fell upon the Taiheng Crucible, sharing 1 final exchange with the artifact's spirit.

"Remember our agreement."

A silent exchange passed in an instant. Eldrin withdrew his thoughts and followed the Undying Old Man as they departed the Hall of Exchange.

Only the Vermilion Bird Sublime Sage inexplicably glanced at their retreating figures, sensing a faint unease. It felt as though he had overlooked something, yet he couldn’t quite grasp what it was at that moment.

In the next instant, the Vermilion Bird Demigoddess withdrew her thoughts and ceased further contemplation.

As a Paragon Sovereign who had grasped the Dao, he could already roam the Chaos Sea unchallenged. What in the mortal realm could possibly give him pause?

Eldrin and the Undying Elder departed from the Blazing Primordial Chaos Sea, soon arriving within the desolate expanse of the Chaotic Abyssal Ocean.

Before parting, Elder Bumie advised, "This old man will enter seclusion to heal my wounds. Who knows how many years will pass before we meet again."

"I hope when we meet again, you shall possess strength rivaling that of a Demi-Sage."

Eldrin smiled faintly, then spoke: "Senior, you may go now. Once you have recovered from your injuries, I trust it will not be difficult for us to meet again."

The Eternal Elder nodded, finally speaking, "I know you bear a great vendetta, but remember—your safety must come above all else."

"Before you possess sufficient strength, do not provoke that Vermilion Bird Sub-Sage, nor return to the 7 Domains of the Southern Abyss."

Eldrin nodded slightly, then cupped his hands in a solemn salute. "Many thanks for your guidance, Senior. This junior will surely bear it in mind."

"In that case, let us go our separate ways from this moment onward."

The Eternal Elder waved his hand, then vanished into the primordial chaos.

Eldrin remained in place for a moment, not moving until the Unending Elder had completely vanished from sight. Only then did he lead Sword Abyss Emperor and the others toward the Primal Wilderness Ancient Realm.

Once again, the journey consumed several kalpas before the group finally returned to the Great Barren Ancient Realm.

Upon returning to the Great Barren Ancient Realm, Eldrin found the realm enveloped in profound tranquility, with no signs of conflict whatsoever. He let out a faint sigh of relief.

Spiritbrook Emperor had been waiting for quite some time, promptly leading him all the way into the mountain abode.

She gave Eldrin’s shoulder a gentle squeeze and asked with overwhelming joy, “How did it go? Was the journey smooth?”

"All is well."

Eldrin spoke up and then inquired, "By the way, over these years, has the Great Barren Emperor ever attempted to spy on us?"

"All remained still."

Spiritstream Emperor shook his head and said, "Yet I always sense that he likely harbors an even greater scheme."

"Worry not. If soldiers come, we'll deploy generals to stop them; if floodwaters rise, we'll use earth to stem their flow. What we must do now is focus on enhancing our strength."

Eldrin spoke as he retrieved some cultivation resources, all specially selected for Empress Lingxi—both cultivation aids and exquisite immortal gowns from the Primordial Blaze Dominion.

It must be admitted that the immortal gown from the prosperous celestial realm was truly far more exquisite and resplendent than anything found in the primordial wilderness of the Great Barren Ancient World, evoking a shimmer of delight even in the eyes of Empress Lingxi.

The love of beauty is innate to all. Having received the gift, the Spirit Creek Emperor was utterly delighted and clung to Eldrin (Person Name) for over a million years before finally concluding their practice of dual cultivation through yin and yang harmony.

After concluding his cultivation session, Eldrin immediately went to the seclusion chamber and retrieved the innate supreme treasure, the White Tiger Emperor's Sword.

The moment he drew the White Tiger Emperor Sword, Eldrin felt an overwhelming wave of murderous intent surge forth. A transcendent sword radiance, capable of cleaving heaven and earth, shot out along the blade’s edge, nearly reducing the entire chaos into nothingness.

"What a fine immortal sword, truly worthy of being hailed as the most powerful offensive Primordial Treasure from the primordial realms of the Celestial Dominion in ages past."

Gazing at the White Tiger Emperor Sword, Eldrin couldn't help but murmur softly, a flicker of desire coloring his expression.

The White Tiger Emperor's Sword was a weapon of unparalleled slaughter. If Eldrin could refine and wield it, his offensive capabilities would be vastly enhanced.

Alas, this treasure was far too compatible with Eldrin's Primordial Spirit Divine Patterns, making it the unparalleled choice for cultivating the Primordial Spirit Divine Form. Thus, Eldrin had no alternative but to proceed.

Thus, as his thoughts wavered, Eldrin gritted his teeth and channeled all his cultivation power to begin refining the White Tiger Emperor Sword.

"Bzzz—"

In the very instant Eldrin refined the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss, a torrential sword intent surged through his body, threatening to tear his physical form asunder.

Even the Black Tortoise Shield, 1 of the most powerful True Spirit manifestations, saw its defensive efficacy reduced by more than half under this overwhelming sword intent.

The overwhelming sword intent continued to surge violently within Eldrin's body, relentlessly carving wound after wound upon him.