Chapter 330. Yan Kingdom Cultivator Alliance (Organization)

Having offended far too many people, the Zifu cultivators of the Deng family who managed to escape would likely not dare remain in Jizhou hereafter. Should they stay, they would inevitably face retribution from the Chu Kingdom's cultivation world. Their only recourse was to flee to neighboring Tianxu Province or Tianxing Province.

Even if they manage to flee beyond the borders of Yan Kingdom (Location) and establish roots elsewhere, they would likely have to change their names and identities. Moreover, since they would be scattering in their escape, the inherited knowledge would likely become fragmented. It would be exceedingly difficult for them to restore the former glory of once having 3 Golden Core cultivators within their clan.

"Not a bad answer. Consider this my reward to you."

After hearing the Foundation Establishment cultivator’s words, Eldrin casually tossed a second-tier magic treasure to him.

Then, amidst his 1000 thanks, he transformed into a streak of sword light and soared toward the horizon, heading straight for the Deng Family’s spirit island.

Although most of the Deng family's assets had vanished along with their dispersed cultivators, the 2 remaining fourth-order spirit veins still held extraordinary and immense value.

He soared on his sword all the way deep into the Yan Kingdom's cultivation world, flying toward the Deng Clan's ancestral land—Dengshi Island.

The Dengshi Island possessed a mid-grade, rank-4 spiritual vein, beneath which flowed a rank-4 water vein. There also grew a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root)—the Aqua Essence Fruit Tree.

These few fixed assets were far too precious, making them Eldrin's primary target.

No sooner had he arrived at Deng Island than he discovered dozens of Zifu cultivators already gathered there, with 2 Golden Core auras emanating from the island's center.

"Beaten to the prize?"

A sharp glint flashed in Eldrin's eyes as the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss soared skyward with its blade radiance, swooshing into the Deng Clan Island with a metallic ring.

He had just set foot on Dengshi Island when several Zifu cultivators soared into the air, shouting sternly, "Halt! This is the territory of the Yan Kingdom Immortal Clan Alliance."

"Do you truly dare to obstruct my path?"

Eldrin's sword light paused abruptly, his gaze sweeping over the several figures.

His gaze was as sharp as a sword's edge. With just 1 glance from him, the few men felt as if a peerless immortal sword were slashing toward them. The dazzling, razor-sharp aura forced them to stagger backward, their faces turning deathly pale. They could only lower their heads, not daring to meet his eyes.

"Fellow Daoist, why trouble these few juniors?"

Just then, a voice echoed through the void.

Seeing that several Zifu-stage cultivators could not hold him back, the 2 Golden Core cultivators from the Deng Clan Island finally stepped forward.

The leader possessed cultivation at the Golden Core, Mid Stage (Cultivation Realm). This man was named Yuan Xuyang (Person Name), the current patriarch of the Yuan Clan (Immortal Clan) from Yan Kingdom (Location).

Behind her was a woman in violet robes, known as the Violet Path Immortal. Once the foremost rogue cultivator of Yan Kingdom, she later became the cultivation partner of Patriarch Yuan. Together, they forged the current Immortal Alliance of Yan Kingdom.

Yuan Xuyang cast a glance at Eldrin (Person Name). Since news of Eldrin (Person Name)’s breakthrough to the Golden Core (Cultivation Realm) had not yet spread, he failed to recognize him at first, assuming he was merely a Golden Core, Early Stage (Cultivation Realm) cultivator trying to get a share of the spoils.

His gaze turned slightly cold as he said with a stern expression, "Your presence here must be for the Deng family's enterprises."

"To be clear, sir, the Deng family's enterprises were originally assets of Yan Kingdom, and have now been taken over by our Yan Kingdom Cultivator Alliance."

"If you have come for this, I must ask you to take your leave at once."

Yuan Xuyang’s expression was icy from the start, his face clearly conveying an intent to drive others away—a blatant attempt to intimidate Eldrin.

The Violet Mist Immortal by his side pulled Yuan Xuyang back, then smiled at Eldrin (Person Name) and said, "My husband has a fiery temper. I hope you won’t take offense, Fellow Daoist."

"It is no small journey for you to visit us from afar. As your hosts, we shall offer 3 Water Spirit Fruits as our hospitality."

With that, she presented 3 Water Spirit Fruits, clearly intending to host Eldrin.

The moment he laid eyes on the Aqua Spirit Fruits, Eldrin couldn’t help but chuckle. The husband and wife had played their roles perfectly—1 acting tough, the other gentle—only to produce a mere 3 spirit fruits in the end.

Although the Aqua Spirit Fruit was a fourth-tier spirit fruit, each 1 was only worth around 100,000 spirit stones. By offering me 3, he was essentially treating me like a beggar.

Moreover, these Aqua Spirit Fruits were produced by the Aqua Spirit Fruit Trees atop the Deng family's spirit mountain.

Eldrin did not accept the 3 Aqua Spirit Fruits. Instead, he gazed calmly at the 2, his eyes serene as he remarked.

"What if I were to seize this spirit mountain for myself?"

"Then you'll have to ask my immortal sword!"

Yuan Xuyang’s expression turned icy as he summoned a violet-blue fourth-tier immortal sword. This blade was his life-bound immortal sword, forged from fourth-tier Lightning-Struck Wood, impervious to wind, fire, thunder, and lightning, and immune to the restraint of magnetic treasures. It held a modest reputation even within the Ji Province.

Witnessing the dazzling radiance of the sword, Eldrin (Person Name) let out a scornful laugh and said,

"I would like to seek your guidance."

"Clang—"

As his voice faded, a sword cry already pierced the heavens.

The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) cleaved vertically through the firmament, while the Heavenly River Ren Water Sword pressed horizontally across the vast expanse. They slashed forth across a 100 li of empty space.

The moment they crossed blows, both sensed something amiss. Before even 10 moves had been exchanged, Yuan Xuyang found himself at a disadvantage against Eldrin (Person Name).

Seeing Yuan Xuyang (Person Name) in dire peril, Violet Mist Fairy (Person Name) swiftly summoned her immortal sword to intervene, determined to lend her dao companion a helping hand.

Yet Eldrin’s eyes flickered faintly. With the Twin Li Swords of Heaven dancing seamlessly in his hands, he then summoned the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void with a sweeping motion, drawing Zimoxianzi’s Violet Haze Immortal Sword directly into the treasure mirror.

"Ah, my immortal sword."

Purple Mist Fairy let out a startled cry, causing Yuan Xuyang to hesitate in summoning his metal-attributed magic treasure. He could only channel his divine abilities in a desperate attempt to salvage the situation.

Not daring to use a fourth-tier magic treasure, Eldrin found it somewhat easier to deal with the 2 opponents. In just 50 moves, he had already suppressed them to the point where they could barely fight back.

"Quick, lend the Patriarch a hand!"

Seeing this, the Violet Mansion of the Yan Kingdom below hastily summoned their flying swords and magical treasures, seeking to assist.

Dozens of Foundation Establishment cultivators launched a coordinated assault—a force that would exert considerable pressure even on a Golden Core, Mid Stage expert. Eldrin's eyes flickered as he activated the Crimson-Gold Glazed Armor. A brilliant barrier of radiant energy blossomed forth, deflecting the incoming flying swords and magical treasures with dazzling brilliance.

“Crimson-Gold Glazed Armor (Magic Treasure)。”

At the sight of this treasure, Yuan Xuyang (Person Name) gasped in astonishment. The 2 cultivator spouses immediately ceased their attacks and swiftly retreated.

Violet Mist Fairy’s face paled slightly as she couldn’t help but exclaim, “How did the Crimson-Gold Glazed Armor (Magic Treasure), that old fiend Deng’s life-bound treasure, end up in your hands?”

"Only just realized?"

Eldrin let out a cold sneer, his sharp gaze making both of them feel somewhat pressured.

The 2 of them swallowed dryly before Zi Mo Xianzi (Person Name) finally spoke up, "Might we inquire your esteemed name?"

"My name is Eldrin."

Eldrin (Person Name) spoke calmly, yet his words struck the 2 like a thunderclap, their expressions shifting abruptly.

In the chaos of the beast uprising, Eldrin, with his Purple Mansion cultivation, beheaded the demon beast king Black Flood Dragon with a single sword strike. His name had long resounded throughout the Ji Continent.

Such a peerless prodigy was rarely seen in the world. Even within the Ji Continent, he stood among the top-tier talents that had emerged over the past 1000 years, compelling everyone to regard him with utmost gravity.

The reason the 2 of them failed to recognize Eldrin immediately was that they never expected him to break through to the Golden Core Realm this quickly.

Hearing his words at this moment, Yuan Xuyang (Person Name) showed a slight flicker in his expression, his face paling almost imperceptibly.

He never expected that Eldrin would actually break through to the Golden Core Realm, and possess such formidable power at that.