Chapter 2136 : Repaying Kindness in the Abyss

After leaving the Ancient Hall of the Supreme, Eldrin (Person Name) found the waiting Patriarch Taihu (Person Name) and ultimately headed toward the 10 Domains of the Southern Abyss.

Returning to the 10 Domains of Southern Abyss, Eldrin finally breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that all remained undisturbed in these lands.

He first presented Patriarch Taihu with 2 Chaos Spiritual Treasure embryos, then returned the 2 borrowed Chaos Spiritual Treasures.

Then, together with the Primordial Dao Ancestor and the others, they arrived within the Abyssal Immortal Palace.

At that moment, within the vast expanse of the Returning Abyss Immortal Palace, the Primordial Dao Ancestor and the various Celestial Emperors of the Chen Clan all wore faint smiles upon their faces. It was evident they understood Eldrin (Person Name) intended to bestow treasures upon them.

"Esteemed colleagues, our spoils from this campaign are substantial. Let us proceed to divide the treasures first."

Eldrin swept his gaze over the assembly before flicking his sleeve to present a list to the crowd.

The Heavenly Emperors present glanced at the list and could not help but reveal a flicker of exhilaration.

For the gains this time were truly immense, even the Heavenly Emperors present found it difficult to maintain their usual unshakable composure.

According to the inventory, the treasures they had seized this time were so numerous they could truly be described as a mountain.

Among them, the rare treasures, immortal elixirs, spiritual herbs, and other lower-tier resources at the Primordial Chaos level numbered in the millions.

With just the Primordial Beginning Qi alone, they had seized a total of over 180,000 strands.

It must be understood that throughout the entire history of the 10 Domains of the Southern Abyss, the total amount of Primordial Qi they had harvested this time likely surpassed all that had ever been naturally conceived.

"These resources at the level of Primordial Qi and Primordial Chaos are naturally beneath the notice of the Grand Primordial Dao Ancestor," he stated directly. "Such low-tier resources hold no use for me. Let them all remain with your Chen Clan lineage."

Eldrin gave a slight nod. These resources could not only be used to nurture the Chaos Gold Bamboo Shoots, but also to reward those who had rendered meritorious service to the Path of Self-Offering.

As expected, once these resources are depleted, the Mixed Origin Immortal Emperors of the Sacrificial Dao Path will sprout like bamboo shoots after spring rain.

Of course, these low-tier resources ultimately serve merely as supplementary cultivation aids, holding little value for most of the Celestial Emperors present. What could catch their eyes would be rare treasures of at least the level of Primordial Treasures.

At this level, the resources were exceedingly abundant. Among those present, there were already over 3,000 Primordial Treasures, along with over 3,000 Chaos Wonders of various attributes.

Eldrin first let the Primordial Dao Ancestor make his selection. The Primordial Dao Ancestor took only about 20-some items before categorizing the remainder directly into the clan treasury.

These resources were of little use to the top-tier Heavenly Emperors present, primarily serving to nurture potential Heavenly Emperor candidates.

After dealing with the low-tier resources, Eldrin turned his gaze to the remaining array of chaotic spirit treasures.

Among the remaining treasures, each 1 was an exceedingly rare and precious artifact to the Chaos Celestial Emperor.

Among them, the more valuable items consisted primarily of 18 9-Aperture Divine Stones, along with 20-5 Chaos Origin Pearls.

The remainder consisted of 1 100 and 30 inferior-grade Chaos Spiritual Treasures, over 2 100 and 20 assorted Chaos Spiritual Oddities, several dozen bottles of various Chaos Immortal Pills, along with 80-2 strands of Primordial Chaos Qi.

Among these many rare treasures, a small portion were obtained by Eldrin from the Primordial Chaos Ancestral Pool, while the rest were seized from the lineage of the Supreme Fiery Zenith.

Yet the largest portion still came from the legacy left to Eldrin by the Primordial Heaven Supreme.

Thus, the share claimed by the Primordial Dao Ancestor was not substantial, yet he still received an allotment of 10 portions of chaos-grade spiritual treasures.

After some deliberation, Primordial Dao Ancestor selected a wisp of Primordial Chaos Qi along with 8 rare treasures suitable as catalysts for divine abilities. It was evident he intended to master the 9 Great Primordial Chaos Divine Abilities with utmost urgency.

Meanwhile, Eldrin, Lyra, Qing Ji (Person Name), and the others each selected suitable Chaos Spirit Treasures, gathering all 9 required materials to advance their True Spirit Divine Abilities.

The remaining treasures were of little immediate use to the group, so Eldrin deposited over half of them into the clan vault, where they could be retrieved whenever needed in the future.

Thus, all the lower-grade Chaos Spirit Treasures seized by Eldrin in this battle had been temporarily dealt with.

At this moment, everyone's expressions turned solemn, a trace of gravity flickering across their faces.

As half-step Harmony Realm combatants, these lower-grade Chaos spirit treasures and spiritual artifacts, while precious, were not essential items for those present.

However, the remaining mid-grade Chaos Spirit Treasures were enough to make even Dao Integration Supreme Elders covet them. For them, these treasures could significantly enhance their cultivation and combat prowess, so they naturally treated the matter with even greater seriousness.

Eldrin did not beat around the bush either. With a flick of his sleeve, he displayed all the captured mid-grade Chaos Spirit Treasures.

Everyone looked up and saw dozens of dazzling treasure glows floating in the void.

Among them, there were a full 9 mid-grade Chaos Spiritual Treasures, along with 15 mid-grade Chaos Spiritual Treasures.

There were also opportunities to break through to the Unity realm, including 2 Unity Immortal Pills, 3 Unity Flowers, 2 Unity Golden Pills, and 2 Soul-Tempering Immortal Pills.

These treasures were almost all inherited by Eldrin from the Vast Heaven Treasury, with only 1 Unity Golden Pill and 1 Soul-Refining Immortal Pill obtained from the 2 treasuries on the fifth level.

Among the mid-grade Chaos Spirit Treasures, there was also a Wheel of Chiyang, a supreme treasure seized from the Chiyang Supreme.

From this, 1 could discern the disparity in fortune between the 2 parties.

Similarly venturing into the Ancient Hall of Primal Heaven, the Supreme Lord of Flames had obtained rather few treasures, and all that he seized were low-grade Chaos Spiritual Treasures.

In stark contrast, Eldrin and his companions had obtained nearly a dozen peerless treasures—including the Heaven’s Heart Divine Nectar, the Stone of Eons, the Spatial Marrow Jade, and the Unity Golden Core—even without accounting for the sixth-floor Primordial Heaven Vault.

In contrast, the likes of Supreme Zhiyang lacked sufficient potential to gain recognition and claim the treasures, while their fortune fell far short. Thus, their ventures into the Primordial Heaven Ancient Palace yielded meager rewards.

To get back on track, after examining these treasures repeatedly, the Primordial Dao Ancestor spoke up, "My contribution this time was rather modest. I truly cannot bring myself to claim any of these treasures."

Eldrin (Person Name) pondered briefly before speaking, "Both the Dao-Union Golden Elixir and the Soul-Refining Immortal Pill are exceedingly rare, yet they are precisely what we urgently require."

"Between these 2 Unity Dao Pills, I can bestow 1 upon you, fellow Daoist."

The Primordial Dao Ancestor’s heart trembled, yet he couldn’t resist saying, “In that case, this old man shall shamelessly claim 1.”

Eldrin smiled faintly and handed 1 of the Unity Transcendence Pills to the Primordial Dao Ancestor.

Eldrin then turned his gaze to the other mid-grade Chaos Spiritual Treasures. This time, their spoils were abundant—they still possessed a full 9 mid-grade Chaos Spiritual Treasures.

This did not even account for the mid-grade Chaos Spirit Treasures like the Sky Ruin Sword that had been temporarily allocated to Jiang Huang and the other 3 earlier.

Since keeping Chaos Treasures unused in the clan vault would be wasteful, Eldrin distributed 5 of the 9 Chaos Treasures among those who had not obtained mid-grade Chaos Treasures.

Lyra (Person Name), Qing Ji, Ye Qingfeng, Seraphina Qu (Person Name), and Lulu also each obtained a mid-grade Chaos Spiritual Treasure.

Eldrin also selected a battle armor for personal protection, leaving the remainder in the clan treasury to be allocated for setting up formations or bestowed upon clansmen who achieve future breakthroughs.

However, the value of mid-grade Chaos Spirit Treasures was also not low, though most of the group couldn’t use them for the time being. Eldrin only retrieved 2 specific treasures from among them.

Both treasures were of extraordinary value; 1 was the 'Stone of Reincarnation,' while the other was named the Celestial Heart Elixir.

Between these 2 treasures, the Cycle Stone contained the Great Dao of Reincarnation, which Eldrin intended to entrust to his reincarnation body to comprehend its profound mysteries.

As for the Celestial Heart Divine Liquid, needless to say, Eldrin had specially prepared it for the Taiyuan Immortal Sage.

After collecting these treasures, Eldrin stored the remainder within the Nameless Space.

Witnessing this, the Primordial Dao Ancestor spoke plainly, "The Otherworldly Demon Sovereign has obtained the Primordial Spirit of the Blazing Zenith Supreme. I fear it won't be long before he steps into the Realm of Dao Unity."

"This man's methods are ruthless; we must be on our guard."

Eldrin furrowed his brow slightly upon hearing this, then spoke thoughtfully, "The words of the Dao Ancestor hold merit. We must maintain some vigilance against them."

At this point, Eldrin turned his gaze to Ye Qingfeng and said, "Qingfeng, dispatch messengers to all 100 domains. Spread the news of the Foreign Demon Emperor's imminent breakthrough so they may take precautions against him."

"I understand, Master."

Ye Qingfeng immediately bowed and accepted the command with utmost solemnity.

Witnessing this, Eldrin released the Supreme Celestial Puppet and 30-6 Emperor Puppets, commanding these puppets to patrol the 10 Domains of the Southern Abyss day and night.

After completing all this, Eldrin finally confirmed that the situation was secure and spoke, "With the Chaos Grand Array and the Supreme Puppet standing guard, the Otherworldly Demon Emperor will not rashly wage war against us."

"As for those in the Emberfire 100 Domains, we have done our part by warning them. Whether they can evade the bloody storm wrought by the Infernal Demon Emperor now hinges on their own methods and fate."

The Primordial Dao Ancestor gave a slight nod upon hearing this.

The current Chen Immortal Clan, having obtained such immense gains, now stands at the perfect moment to digest these rewards and elevate their strength.

At this moment, running around to resist the Otherworldly Demon Emperor was truly putting the cart before the horse.

Rather than directly taking up the banner, it would be better to first elevate my strength. By then, a mere Otherworldly Demon Emperor should be of little concern.

At this thought, Lyra spoke: "We should prioritize notifying the 100 Domains Unity Alliance. Their combined strength is considerable, and if they join forces to deploy the Grand Chaos Formation, it should be sufficient to withstand the Otherworldly Demon Emperor."

"Very well."

Eldrin nodded and made the necessary arrangements.

After handling all these matters, Eldrin finally spoke, "Your gains from this journey have been immense. All of you should now enter seclusion for intensive cultivation."

"Upon emerging from seclusion, your cultivation must surely have advanced."

"Very well."

Hearing this, everyone cupped their hands in salute before dispersing to secluded cultivation within the Returning Abyss Grotto-Heaven.

Meanwhile, Eldrin departed from the Abyssal Return Immortal Palace and arrived at the sacred cultivation grounds of the Supreme Abyss Immortal Sage.

At this very moment, Immortal Venerable Taiyuan was seated beneath an ancient, weathered tree, engaged in a game of Go with a Daoist priest robed in cyan.

The game on the chessboard was nearing its end. As the Great Abyss Immortal Saint pondered and placed a pivotal piece, the azure-robed Daoist smiled faintly and said, "Senior Brother, you've lost."

As the words faded, the azure-robed Daoist placed his piece, severing the 2 great dragons of the Abyssal Immortal Sage.

"Ah, the Eldrin of the Returning Abyss (Person Name), what wind has finally blown you here?"

At that very moment, a subtle shift crossed the face of the Great Abyss Immortal Sage. He rose abruptly, his gaze piercing into the distance as he spoke.

With that, he flicked his sleeve carelessly, inadvertently overturning the chessboard and scattering black and white pieces across the floor.

"Ah."

The Grand Abyss Immortal Sage exclaimed in astonishment, gazing at the chessboard as he declared, "This match between us remains undecided—what a profound pity. I shall return to settle the score with you another day."

"This..."

Gazing at the chess pieces scattered across the floor, the azure-robed Taoist let out a bitter chuckle, an involuntary trace of helplessness coloring his expression.

However, in the blink of an eye, he composed his expression and rose to his feet. Catching sight of the distant figure, he promptly bowed in reverence and said, "I pay my respects to the Dao Ancestor."

"There is no need for formalities."

Eldrin flicked his sleeve to lift the azure-robed figure, a faint smile unconsciously gracing his lips.

The Grand Abyss Immortal Sage was a notoriously wretched chess player, whose skills were utterly abysmal—a fact well-known throughout the entire immortal realm.

However, he had a peculiar fondness for chess and would often engage in games with the higher echelons of the Celestial Court.

Those Chaos Origin Emperors and Great Emperors alike dared not truly defeat this Immortal Sage, so they all deliberately held back in secret.

Thus, after many years of playing chess, Immortal Sage Taiyuan had suffered almost no defeats, proclaiming himself the foremost chess master across the 7 Domains of the Southern Abyss.

Moreover, Immortal Sage Taiyuan had a peculiar trait: once he lost a game, he would invariably seize any leisure moment to challenge you again, repeating until he emerged victorious and could finally hold his head high in triumph.

Over the years, Eldrin had played 3 games of chess with him, and after those 3 matches, he could no longer bring himself to play again.

After all, letting someone win was 1 thing, but doing it with finesse was no easy task.

In such circumstances, this azure-robed Daoist dared not only to play a game of Go against the Supreme Abyss Immortal Sage, but also to defeat him—proving beyond doubt that he was no ordinary man.

With this thought swirling in his mind for a moment, Eldrin finally recalled the man's identity. A faint smile graced his lips as he spoke, "So it is Fellow Daoist Tai Xuan. Congratulations on stepping into the Quasi-Saint Realm."

"You flatter me, Dao Ancestor."

The Great Mystery Sub-Sage spoke, a faint smile gracing his lips as he responded.

It turned out that this Daoist Taixuan was 1 of the earliest humans and had always addressed the Great Abyss Immortal Sage as his senior brother. Their relationship had always been exceptionally close.

Countless kalpas ago, the cultivation levels of the 2 were actually quite comparable.

It was only later that the Empyrean Abyss Immortal Sage, by a twist of fate, obtained the seed of the Primordial Chaos Spirit Root. Embarking on the path of enlightenment through the Spirit Root, he ascended directly to the realm of the Primordial Chaos Immortal Sage.

However, the opportunities that befell Daoist Taixuan were rather ordinary, and he had always struggled to break through to the Great Emperor realm. Instead, he remained trapped at the eighth level of the Primordial Chaos Emperor for many years.

Now, the reason he could set foot in the Quasi-Sage Realm was partly due to his profound accumulation finally bearing fruit, partly because of the nurturing from the Taiyuan Immortal Sage, and also thanks to the wondrous effects of the 3-hundredfold time acceleration within the Abyssal Grotto-Heaven.

After comprehending all of this, Eldrin nodded slightly and exchanged a few pleasantries with the 2 of them.

A moment later, the Taixuan Sub-Sage tactfully took his leave. Only then did Eldrin retrieve a jade vial and present it to the Taiyuan Immortal Sage.

"This journey to the Ancient Barren Heaven Palace has yielded me considerable gains."

"Among these treasures is a rare wonder that would be of considerable use to you, Fellow Daoist. I made a special trip to deliver it."

The Grand Abyss Immortal Sage did not offer thanks immediately. Instead, he took the object and glanced at it, then his expression abruptly shifted as he exclaimed, "This treasure is far too precious. You should take it back."

"Fellow Daoist, there is no need for such formality between us."

Eldrin smiled faintly, then his expression turned solemn as he said, "I presume you've also discerned the origins of my wife's true nature, Fellow Daoist."

The Grand Abyss Immortal Sage nodded slightly before speaking, "The Azure Lotus Immortal Sage attained enlightenment through the Chaos Azure Lotus. It must have been that very seed from ages past."

"Indeed." Eldrin nodded, then spoke, "The seed of the primordial azure lotus from the Chaos Era can elevate 1 directly to the Half-Step Limitless Realm. Such an opportunity is exceedingly rare in this world."

"In comparison, what does this vial of Celestial Heart Elixir (Spiritual Liquid) amount to?"

Chapter 1 The biting northern wind swept across the mountain peaks, carrying with it flurries of snow that danced in the air. Lin Xuan stood at the edge of the cliff, his white robes fluttering violently in the gale. His gaze was fixed intently on the ancient jade slip in his palm, its surface shimmering with a faint, ethereal glow. "After 1 100 years of secluded cultivation, I've finally broken through to the Foundation Establishment realm's middle stage," he murmured to himself, a trace of a smile gracing his lips. Suddenly, a sharp whistle pierced the air. A crimson sword light sliced through the snow-filled sky, coming to an abrupt halt before him. The sword radiance dissipated, revealing a graceful figure in red robes—Eldrin (Person Name). "Junior Brother Lin, the sect leader has summoned all disciples to the main hall," Eldrin (Person Name) announced, her voice crisp and clear yet carrying an undeniable authority. "The Demon Sect's forces have breached the southern defensive line. Over 30,000 low-level disciples have already fallen in battle." Lin Xuan's expression remained placid. He gently stored the jade slip within his robes. "How many Foundation Establishment stage cultivators has the enemy deployed?" "At least 20-some," Eldrin (Person Name) replied, her brow slightly furrowed. "But what's most troubling is that they seem to have someone at the Golden Core stage supporting them." A flicker of surprise finally crossed Lin Xuan's eyes. The Golden Core stage—this was no longer a conflict that ordinary disciples could intervene in. "Let's go." With a wave of his hand, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) materialized before him. The long sword, wreathed in crimson flames, hummed softly as if eager for battle. The 2 figures transformed into streaks of light, cutting through the snowstorm as they sped toward the main peak. Along the way, Lin Xuan noticed countless outer sect disciples busily reinforcing defensive formations, their faces etched with anxiety and tension. In the main hall, nearly a 1000 inner sect disciples had already assembled. At the center of the hall stood the sect leader, bathed in a halo of golden light, his expression grave. "The Demon Sect's army is pressing in on our territory. They've already slaughtered over 10,000 civilians in the southern regions," the sect leader's voice boomed, resonating throughout the hall. "This is no longer merely a sect conflict—it concerns the survival of all righteous cultivators!" A murmur rippled through the crowd. Lin Xuan quietly observed the scene, his mind racing. He had just broken through to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment and hadn't yet had time to consolidate his cultivation. Rushing into battle now would undoubtedly carry significant risks. "Lin Xuan," the sect leader's gaze suddenly fell upon him, "you have just achieved a breakthrough. Take 20,000 spirit stones and lead a team to reinforce the southern front." Several senior brothers cast envious glances his way. 20 1000 spirit stones—this was a reward that would typically require the completion of dozens of high-level missions to obtain. But Lin Xuan understood all too well: with great rewards came even greater dangers. The southern front, now guarded by a Golden Core stage expert, had become a veritable meat grinder. "Disciple accepts the command." Lin Xuan stepped forward and bowed, his voice calm and steady. In his cultivation of over a 100 years, he had long learned to conceal his true emotions. After receiving the command token and storage pouch, he turned and strode out of the main hall. The snow outside fell even heavier now, blanketing the distant mountains in a vast expanse of white. Eldrin (Person Name) followed closely behind. "That's 32,000 spirit stones in total—enough to purchase a high-grade magical treasure. But Junior Brother Lin, are you truly confident about this southern expedition?" Lin Xuan's fingers gently traced the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) at his waist. "In this world, there are no certainties in any matter. We can only take 1 step at a time and see what fate has in store." His gaze drifted into the distance, toward the blood-red glow staining the southern horizon. Countless thoughts churned within his heart, but ultimately, all of them condensed into a single, unwavering determination. The path of cultivation was never smooth sailing. Since he had chosen this road, he would see it through to the end.