Chapter 414 Holding the Sun and Moon

However, Eldrin pondered for a moment before shaking his head and saying, "This time we've slain 3 demon kings, including the Roc Demon King at Golden Core, Late Stage. Once refined into Golden Core Formation Pills, it should suffice for our needs over the next 100 years."

"Aunt Qingwan has, after all, weathered the family's decline with us. As long as she lives, we must never—under any circumstances—deprive her of her share when resources permit."

Hearing Eldrin’s words, the old clan leader also revealed a faint smile. “It truly warms my heart to see such sincerity in you.”

The old clan leader paused, then added with a smile, "By the way, your Lila (Person Name) is also exceptional—she forged a superior-grade golden core some years ago."

"Oh."

A gleam of delight flashed in Eldrin's eyes, for Lila's successful formation of a superior-grade Golden Core had been well within his expectations.

This girl is a cultivator with a unique spiritual root, innately possessing a 20 percent greater chance of forming a Golden Core than ordinary people. Having achieved Foundation Establishment and opened her Zi Palace entirely through her own efforts, it was only natural that she could break through to the Golden Core Realm without relying on external aids.

Wanting Lila’s superior-grade Golden Core, Eldrin inquired further, “How is Ethan doing with these 32,000 spirit stones?”

"He's still holed up in the Scripture Depository, and I'm afraid he won't be emerging anytime soon."

The old clan leader said helplessly, "Creating a new cultivation method is no easy task. For Chen Ethan to forge his own path and discover the means to harmonize fire and water, it may still require a long journey ahead."

This process would consume an immense amount of time, leaving him uncertain whether it would ultimately prove worthwhile.

Seeing the old patriarch’s expression, Eldrin quickly changed the subject, saying, “By the way, with the power of the Ancient Relic Stone, I’ve devised a life-preserving method for the Foundation Establishment stage.”

"Now that I've returned to the clan, I'd like to test it against someone and see if there are any areas that need refinement."

"That can be easily arranged." The old clan leader nodded with a gentle smile. "Every year, quite a few clansmen attempt Foundation Establishment on their own. I'll allocate several slots for them to register."

Eldrin added, "After all, the Spirit Gathering Protection Formation is a fourth-tier array. The materials required for its setup will still require the clan to make some effort to gather them completely."

"I shall take care of this matter."

After bidding farewell to the old clan leader, Eldrin returned to Spirit Isle Lake with Lyra.

Lyra retrieved the Glazed Armor of the 3 Treasures and submerged it into the spiritual pool, allowing it to absorb spiritual energy for metamorphosis and advancement.

Observing the Glazed Armor of the 3 Treasures (Magic Treasure) voraciously devouring spiritual energy, Lyra (Person Name) calculated silently before remarking, "For this treasure to ascend into a Demon-Subduing Supreme Artifact, it would still need to traverse 7 or 8 fourth-grade spirit veins and require roughly 7 or 8 years of cultivation."

Eldrin nodded, pondered for a moment, and said, "To purge the nether energy from my Nether Stone, I must venture into the Flaming Sea of the Infernal Prison."

"Should we wait a little longer?" Lyra spoke thoughtfully, weighing her words. "After all, Crimson Flame the Blazing Lord is a Pseudo-True Monarch, whose power far surpasses that of fake Nascent Soul cultivators like Hanchuan Zhenren."

"It would be better to wait until our Glazed Armor of the 3 Treasures (Magic Treasure) ascends to a demon-refining supreme treasure. By then, our chances of capturing Crimson Flame the Blazing Lord (Person Name) will be significantly greater."

Eldrin pondered for a moment before shaking his head. "To refine the nether energy within this Nether Stone, even with Crimson Flame the Blazing Lord's fifth-grade true flame, would require nearly a full sexagenary cycle."

"Back then, Feiye the Nightbane (Person Name) foretold that the Ji Clan would make a major move within 3 sexagenary cycles. Now, 1 100 and 10 years have already passed."

"By this calculation, we have barely over 60 years to prepare. Refining the Nether Qi can no longer be delayed."

"Moreover, that ruins only open once every 30 years. It’s been nearly 90 years since our last entry—if we miss this chance, the next opportunity won’t come until 30 years later."

Hearing this, Lyra could only nod and say, "Very well. Let us wait another 3 months. Once I complete my secluded cultivation and break through to the eighth level of the Golden Core realm, I will have greater confidence in dealing with Crimson Flame the Blazing Lord."

"Very well."

Eldrin nodded and began to safeguard her cultivation.

Strictly speaking, Lyra's (Person Name) breakthrough this time was not a natural progression, as her accumulation of spiritual power still fell short by a few years.

However, in order to achieve an early breakthrough, she consumed a fourth-grade Elixir of Forced Growth, which rapidly accelerated her cultivation progress.

However, after consuming this elixir, 1 would require an additional 10 years of meticulous mana refinement before the Golden Core stage to restore 1's spiritual energy to such exquisite purity.

It was not until 3 months later that Lyra emerged from her secluded cultivation.

After she broke through to the eighth layer of the Golden Core, the 2 did not linger. They immediately and quietly mounted their swords, flying straight toward the Heavenly Abode Continent (Location).

Moving with the urgency of a military campaign, they crossed the Heaven's Spine Mountains (Location) and reached the borders of the Heavenly Abode Continent (Location) in just 2 months.

After crossing the Heaven's Spine Mountains (Location), they did not linger long and headed straight for the Blazing Prison Fire Sea, finally arriving in time for its opening.

Before entering the ruins, Lyra spoke gravely, "The strength of Crimson Flame the Blazing Lord is not to be underestimated. We must remain cautious."

"Understood." Eldrin nodded, then added, "There's no need for excessive concern. Last time we came here, I was merely at the Golden Core, Early Stage, and you had just reached the Golden Core, Mid Stage."

"Now that our strength has surged dramatically, even if we cannot match Crimson Flame the Blazing Lord, we should at least be able to preserve our lives—not to mention having the assistance of this place's defensive formations and 2 supreme demon-refining treasures."

Hearing this, Lyra felt a trace of reassurance settle in her heart.

The 2 immediately stepped through the activated formation and entered the ruins.

Perhaps because they had eradicated all the Golden Core demon spirits 90 years ago, they encountered no obstructing demon spirits this time they entered.

"Time is short. Let's make this quick."

With that, Eldrin (Person Name) merged with his sword and flew deep into the ruins.

The 2 transformed into streaks of sword light and soared into the sky. They had not flown far when a massive shockwave erupted at the horizon's edge.

A towering crimson figure, a 1000 zhang tall and resembling a demonic god, stood at the edge of the world.

With horns upon its head and countless restraining runes covering its form, it rose with the sun and moon cradled in its palms.

Upon closer inspection, 1 would notice that the blazing sun cradled in His left hand was actually a fractured Oblique Sun Treasure Wheel, while the luminous moon raised in His right hand was none other than the demon-refining supreme treasure—the Clear Moon Treasure Wheel.

"This cur..."

Eldrin drew a slight breath—this Crimson Flame the Blazing Lord was truly formidable.

Even while suppressed by the formation, it could still single-handedly contend against 2 Refined Demonic Treasures. Such divine might was truly terrifying to the extreme.

Even more astonishingly, the boundless Crimson Flame Qi (Spiritual Root) within it surged violently, engaging in a full-scale confrontation with the 2 demon-refining supreme treasures. For a time, it actually overwhelmed them to the point where their radiance dimmed significantly.

"Not good, this fiend is about to break free."

Eldrin spoke with grave solemnity, fully aware that the formation was flawed. Every 30 years of operation, a slight vulnerability would emerge—precisely how they had managed to gain entry.

The formation was now in its period of weakness—the perfect opportunity for Crimson Flame the Blazing Lord (Person Name) to break free.

If allowed to unleash its divine might, it might truly break free. Even if it failed this time, it would further devastate the formation, until 1 day it would inevitably slaughter its way out of the encirclement.

At this thought, Eldrin summoned the Celestial Li Twin Swords and struck out: "Let's make our move. We must never allow It to break free."