Chapter 249 Arriving at Heavenly Abode Continent (Location)

Empowered by the Netherworld Gale, the Phantom Wind Slash's might surged by over 30 percent.

But they were merely 2 early-stage Zi Palace realm demonic beasts, hardly worthy of Eldrin's attention. With the sweeping dance of the Heavenly Li Twin Swords, a Zi Palace demonic vulture charging head-on had its supernatural power shattered and was instantly slain.

Another Purple Mansion demon vulture tried to flee, but an invisible sword aura flashed past, severing its head from its body.

In the brief span of a lightning flash, Eldrin seized the opportunity to forcibly slay 2 Zi Mansion beasts. Then, the Clear Moon Riding the Wind Escape enveloped the Crimson Blood Vessel as they vanished beyond the horizon.

Unfortunately, Eldrin had departed in too much haste; of the 2 demon beast inner elixirs, he only managed to retrieve 1. The other was swept away by the 9 Nether Astral Winds to who knows where.

Everything appeared to happen swiftly, yet in that split second, Eldrin had successively employed the Emerald Spirit Eye Divine Ability, the Sky-Sundering Twin Blades, and the Formless Sword.

The combination of these 3 supreme killing treasures and 1 divine ability, coupled with the opponent's recklessness and the extreme speed of the Crimson Blood Vessel, was what ultimately yielded such a result.

Moments later, the Scarlet Blood Vessel broke through the encirclement, and Yu Qingyan let out a pale-faced sigh of relief.

She gazed at Eldrin in astonishment, her eyes shimmering with unspoken fascination as she stared for a long moment before finally exclaiming.

"In the span of a single breath, you slew 2 Purple Mansion realm cultivators. Your methods are truly ruthless, Daoist Brother."

"You flatter me," Eldrin nodded with a faint smile. "I merely relied on the keen edge of my immortal sword and the element of surprise with my Formless Sword."

"You're being modest," Yu Qingyan gasped, catching her breath before continuing, "To seize the battle opportunity in the blink of an eye and achieve victory with a single strike—your combat experience surpasses even that of a Golden Core Elder."

Eldrin did not elaborate further, urging the Crimson Blood Vessel onward.

After that, they fortunately encountered no more beast hordes of such magnitude. After flying for 1 month’s time, the 2 finally emerged from the Ghost-Wind Ridge (Location).

After passing through Ghost-Wind Ridge (Location), the Heavenly Abode Continent (Location) was no longer far. Chi Xue (Person Name) flew continuously for 10 days, covering approximately 7 to 8 100 1000 li before finally reaching the fringes of the Heavenly Abode Continent (Location).

After reaching the edge of Heavenly Abode Continent (Location), both of them breathed a sigh of relief.

From then on, the 2 joined forces and successfully traversed the Ghost-Wind Ridge (Location), forging a bond tempered through shared adversity.

Yu Qingyan gazed at Eldrin and inquired with a gentle smile, "Fellow practitioner, what brings you to the Heavenly Abode Continent?"

"To be frank, my purpose in coming here is merely to acquire a Sun Treasure Crystal (Spiritual Object)."

Eldrin did not conceal anything and directly informed her of his purpose.

“Sun Treasure Crystal (Spiritual Object)？”

Yu Qingyan’s eyes flickered slightly before she nodded and said, “Ji Province truly makes it difficult to procure Sun Treasure Crystals (Spiritual Object). However, in the Heavenly Abode Continent (Location), such items occasionally appear on the market. Your journey here will surely fulfill your wish.”

"I certainly hope so."

Eldrin nodded and asked, “Might I ask why you have come to the Heavenly Abode Continent?”

"I came to visit my dear childhood friend," Yu Qingyan replied with a gentle smile when he inquired about her purpose. After a brief pause, she added, "I've yet to learn where you hail from, so I may pay a visit to your residence someday."

"I am Chen of Jizhou, from the Chu Kingdom."

He gave a faint smile and said courteously, "Should you grace us with your presence, it would truly be my honor."

"Giggle, giggle—"

Yu Qingyan giggled softly, her gaze sweeping over his features as she teased, "I am but a lone cultivator without even a single third-order spirit vein to my name. Who knows? If your sect's training ground boasts such breathtaking scenery, I might lay eyes upon it and find myself unable to tear away."

Eldrin’s eyes flickered almost imperceptibly as he remarked calmly, “I’m afraid that won’t be possible. My lady would be quite cross.”

Yu Qingyan: "..."

She gave a disappointed sigh, casting him a regretful glance before changing the subject. "My dear friend goes by the name Fairy Qingyan (Person Name). She resides together with her husband, Hermit Qingci (Person Name), atop the Peach Blossom Mountain in the Yuan Kingdom."

"After this journey, I expect to remain there for some years. Should you need anything, you may find me at Peach Blossom Mountain."

After parting ways with Yu Qingyan, Eldrin also rode his sword and soared into the Heavenly Abode Continent.

After entering the Heavenly Abode Continent (Location), he found a small cultivation market and quickly grasped the general situation of the Heavenly Abode Continent (Location).

Unlike Ji Province, the Heavenly Abode Continent (Location) contained only 2 nations: the Lu Kingdom and the Yuan Kingdom.

Although there were only 2 kingdoms, their territories were vast—each 1 was several times larger than the Chu Kingdom.

Between the 2 nations, the strongest was the Lu Kingdom, ruled by the Tianlu Sect, which had once been the sole Nascent Soul Sect (Cultivation Organization) in the Heavenly Abode Continent (Location).

The Tianlu Sect was a Nascent Soul Sect, its power once formidable. However, in recent years, the sect had suffered the successive fall of 2 Nascent Soul elders, greatly diminishing its strength.

Near Ji Province lay the Yuan Kingdom, ruled by the Qin Clan—an infant Nascent Soul Immortal Clan (Cultivation Family) that had recently ascended to prominence in the Heavenly Abode Continent (Location).

3 100-some years ago, this clan witnessed the emergence of a Nascent Soul cultivator, only to welcome the birth of a second Nascent Soul cultivator mere decades ago.

A newly established Nascent Soul sect, yet it managed to produce 2 Nascent Soul cultivators within a mere 400-plus years. Such a feat was exceedingly rare even across the entire Eastern Wastelands (Location).

Because newly ascended Nascent Soul clans simply couldn't compare to established ones—whether in controlled resources, cultivation techniques, or talent reserves—they weren't even on the same level.

In the eyes of many, the Qin Clan seemed blessed by their ancestors' graves, miraculously producing 2 prodigious True Monarchs in rapid succession. How else could 2 Nascent Soul True Monarchs emerge within such a brief span of time?

"Could this Qin clan be connected to that person?"

Eldrin's eyes narrowed slightly. After observing for a long while, he still couldn't confirm whether that person had any connection to the Qin Clan.

The Qin Clan enjoyed an impeccable reputation, for their branch carried no air of arrogance and often stood at the forefront of vanquishing demons and eradicating evil.

The Nascent Soul True Monarch of the Qin Clan even ventured deep into the Heaven's Spine Mountains (Location), forging a pact between the human race and the demon tribes—hardly the deeds of 1 who revels in wickedness.

"Could it not be them?"

Eldrin sat in silence within the Qin Yuan Market's loft, his gaze fixed on the distant training grounds of the Qin Immortal Clan with profound intensity.

In truth, he had a way to uncover that person's identity—by performing the Grudge Soul Pursuit Art. However, the divine sense of a Nascent Soul True Lord was extraordinary. The moment he used this technique to locate that individual, he would inevitably be detected by the True Lord.

"Over a 100 years ago, Mother's bloodline was extracted to refine a cauldron of precious elixirs."

"Several decades ago, he broke through to the Nascent Soul stage. The timing is far too coincidental."

Eldrin's gaze turned icy, yet in the end, he suppressed the urge to unleash the Soul-Haunting Art of Grudge.

Just then, a Foundation Establishment cultivator nearby inquired, "Fellow Daoist Wei, what are you pondering?"

This man was the shopkeeper of the Qin family's store. Eldrin had adopted the alias Varen to purchase supplies from the Qin establishment precisely to gather intelligence.

Eldrin gave a faint, inscrutable smile and said calmly, "Pray forgive my momentary lapse. It is merely that witnessing the majestic grandeur of a Nascent Soul immortal clan for the first time has left me somewhat awestruck."

"Ha ha ha."

The Zifu cultivator laughed heartily and continued, "Fellow Daoist Wei, having broken through to the Zifu realm at such a young age, you undoubtedly hold the potential to reach the Nascent Soul stage in the future."

"You flatter me, Fellow Daoist." Eldrin quickly shook his head and said helplessly, "I've heard that many high-level cultivators like Nascent Soul True Monarchs possess Dao Bodies. How could my humble aptitude ever compare?"

At this point, he asked with a touch of reverence, "I presume the 2 True Monarchs of your esteemed Qin Clan Immortal Family most likely possess Dao Bodies as well?"

"Indeed."

The purple-robed elder surnamed Qin stroked his long beard and laughed heartily, "Our Qin Immortal Clan are all born with Dao Bodies, each renowned throughout the world as peerless prodigies."

Chapter 1: The Reborn Eldrin The air in the Nether Abyss trembled as a crimson streak tore across the ashen sky. Upon a jagged cliff stood a figure in azure robes, his sleeves billowing in the sulfurous winds. This was Eldrin, once the youngest Nascent Soul cultivator of the Azure Cloud Sect, now reborn after a 100 years of soul refinement. "Still at the seventh level of Qi Refinement," he murmured, clenching his fist. A faint golden light shimmered around his palm before dissipating like morning mist. His current cultivation base was but a pale shadow of his former glory. Suddenly, spatial ripples distorted the air before him. A jade slip materialized, engraved with the emblem of the Falling Star Pavilion. Eldrin's eyes narrowed as he caught it with 2 fingers. "Auction notice?" His spiritual sense penetrated the jade, revealing details of the upcoming event. "The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss will be auctioned? Interesting." Memories flooded back - of blazing swords dancing among clouds, of battles that shook the very foundations of mountains. That very sword had once been his companion through 3 great tribulations. His gaze fell upon the requirement for entry: "Minimum bid deposit: 50,000 spirit stones." A bitter smile touched his lips. His current possessions wouldn't amount to 5,000. Just as he was pondering his options, a commotion arose from the forest below. Through the dense canopy, he spotted several figures in distinctive white robes with cloud patterns - disciples from the rival White Cloud Valley. "The spatial rift should be nearby," came a voice laced with arrogance. "With the map we stole from the Azure Cloud Sect, the hidden treasury is as good as ours." Eldrin's expression darkened. So it was them - the ones who had raided his former sect's repository. His fingers unconsciously traced the storage pouch at his waist, where his last remaining treasures resided: 3 Foundation Establishment Pills, a dozen or so healing pellets, and exactly 3,280 spirit stones. "Since heaven has delivered you to my doorstep," Eldrin whispered, a cold light gleaming in his eyes, "I shall not refuse this gift." He moved like mist through the shadows, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss already singing in his soul. Some debts could only be repaid in blood.