Chapter 461 Tallying the Gains

Dorian fell into a slight silence, standing motionless beneath the celestial dome.

The Black Dragon Ancestor was an eternal and undying true dragon, whose cultivation ranked among the top 10 in the Violet Realm. Should such an existence intervene to obstruct his path to enlightenment, even a Human Dao Lord would likely have to pay a tremendous price to hold it at bay.

At the realm of the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor, promises were no longer made lightly, for his primordial spirit now communed with the Great Dao. Every action he took resonated with its profound mysteries.

Once a vow is made, it becomes a reflection of 1's Dao Heart. To betray this vow is to invite rejection from the Great Dao itself, making the path to comprehending the opportunity of ascension nigh impossible.

Since he was willing to make this vow, when Dorian breaks through to the Nascent Soul realm, this eternal black dragon would certainly not intervene.

As long as the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor does not intervene, Dorian's external tribulation would be significantly less formidable, greatly increasing his chances of attaining the realm of the Pure Yang Dao Lord.

"This Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor (Demon Beast) has been stripped of its physical form by my hand. To fully reconstruct its body would require at least 3 100 years."

"Moreover, even if he were to reconstruct his physical form in the future and aspire to transform into that primordial Azure Dragon, breaking through to the Nascent Soul Demon Ancestor realm would undoubtedly present considerable difficulty."

"It can no longer hinder my path to enlightenment."

At that thought, Dorian (Person Name) nodded and calmly said, "Agreed!"

Seeing that Dorian had granted passage, the Green Jade Ruler of the Heavens coiled around the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor’s Nascent Soul and vanished into the depths of the void in the blink of an eye.

After the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor (Demon Beast) departed, the Grand Elder of the Ji Clan frowned and asked, "Are we just letting them leave like this?"

"Otherwise?" Dorian sighed, then shook his head. "As we stand now, we still lack the power to confront the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor."

"That Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor (Demon Beast) is nearing its dragon ascension! What a pity we cannot achieve complete victory in a single battle!"

The Grand Elder of the Ji Clan also shook his head, revealing a tinge of helplessness.

Dorian said no more. He descended from the sky, cast a glance at Eldrin and Lyra, and gave a slight nod.

He did not elaborate further, simply stating, "In this great victory, each of you has contributed significantly."

"Now that we have achieved a resounding victory, it is time to reap the rewards of our triumph."

Everyone’s faces lit up with joy. Since Dorian had spoken of reaping the rewards of victory, it could only mean seizing several fifth-grade spirit veins from the demon tribes.

Sure enough, the Great Elder of the Ji Clan conjured an illusory topographic map with his magic power. Pointing at 4 spiritual mountains on the map, he declared, "The Azure Wave Lake commands 3 fifth-grade earth veins, while the Golden Rhino lineage possesses 1 fifth-grade spiritual vein."

"This spiritual vein comprises Jade Wave Lake, Golden Rhino Ridge, Serpent Marsh, and Verdant Lotus Isle."

The Grand Elder of the Ji Clan cast a glance at the assembly and declared, "While the Rippling Wave Lake must remain untouched, we can seize the Golden Rhino Ridge, the Serpent-Crocodile Lake, and the Azure Lotus Islet."

"To prevent the demon clan from destroying the spirit veins, we must act immediately. Remember—this must be resolved with lightning speed."

Determined to seize the 3 fifth-order spirit veins, the group immediately dispatched their forces. The Clan Lord of the Ji family personally led the assault on Mang'e Lake, the nearest location to Greenwave Lake.

At Golden Rhino Ridge, several Jindan experts from the Ji Clan headed forth, while over at Green Lotus Isle, Eldrin and his companion led the charge, joined by the likes of Yan Zi Ji, Freya, and some 4 or 5 others who swept in with their forces.

Greenlotus Isle was originally the territory of the Golden Flood Dragon Demon Emperor, possessing a lower-grade, fifth-rank spirit vein and a fifth-rank wood-attributed earth pulse.

The Golden Flood Dragon Demon Emperor narrowly escaped with his life from the grand formation, not even daring to return to the Azure Lotus Continent. When the group arrived, they discovered that the local demon kings had already scattered in flight, though a few newly ascended demon kings lingered reluctantly, still coveting the treasures of this place.

There was naturally little to be said of this battle. With the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void (Magic Treasure) sealing the void, Eldrin (Person Name) and the allied forces launched relentless assaults, ultimately capturing this invaluable fifth-order spirit vein.

After conquering the Azure Lotus Province, Eldrin discovered a Creation Cyan Jade Lotus growing upon the province's Wood Element ley line.

This 'Chaos Azure Lotus' is an exceedingly rare Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root). Legend holds it descended from seeds borne of the primordial Heavenly Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root) 'Chaos Cyan Lotus', inheriting a trace of its progenitor's primordial bloodline.

Before him, this Creation Azure Lotus was not particularly astonishing, yet its grade had reached the upper tier of Rank 4—already a remarkable Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root).

The seeds, seedpods, roots, and even leaves of this Creation Azure Lotus were all astonishing, heaven-defying treasures of the world.

Upon consuming the lotus seed, a cultivator's cultivation base would be enhanced. The lotus pod served as supreme-grade material for refining magical artifacts, while the lotus root was said to be capable of crafting external incarnations. Even the lotus leaves were treasured secrets for augmenting 1's cultivation.

"What a pity its grade is a bit low."

Lady Yanzi let out a soft sigh. If this Primordial Azure Lotus were a Grade-5 spiritual herb, even the mere 2 lotus seeds it produced each cycle would be enough to make True Monarch cultivators covet them desperately.

Although a fourth-grade superior rank was separated from the fifth grade by only a single tier, the disparity between them was far more than tenfold.

Eldrin's eyes flickered slightly before he spoke, "This Creation Azure Lotus is useful to me. In due time, I shall exchange it with my military merits."

"Agreed." Yan ZiJi nodded, then said with a smile, "Just remember to share some lotus seeds with my little sister LingJi when the time comes."

After taking stock, the group discovered that Green Lotus Isle held quite a few treasures, the most precious among them being a 5-tier, low-grade Wood Vein.

Within this fifth-grade wood vein, a vein of Wood Vein Jade would form every 1000 years, and in addition, it also grew a vast quantity of Ningshui Blue Lotuses.

Although most of these Ren Water Blue Lotuses were of low grade, they were crucial treasures for refining the Ren Water Blue Lotus Platform, bringing immense joy to both Eldrin (Person Name) and Lyra (Person Name).

"It seems we should secure this ley line."

Eldrin whispered to Lyra, and they began to discuss whether they could exchange for this fifth-grade spirit vein.

After about 7 or 8 days, when everyone had finished taking stock of the ley lines in Green Lotus Isle, the Ji Clan once again gathered everyone together.

That day, over a dozen Nascent Soul True Monarchs gathered within the main hall of the Demonic Ape Mountain.

Among these individuals, aside from Eldrin and his wife, along with Yan Zi Ji and Lingxu Xianzi, the rest were all True Monarchs of the Ji Clan.

The Patriarch of the Ji Clan swept his gaze over the assembly, then said with a faint smile, "To achieve such gains in this battle, each of you has contributed significantly."

"I, on behalf of the Ji Clan, extend my gratitude to all of you."

"Your Excellency, you are too kind." Ethereal Void Immortal hastily performed a ceremonial bow before continuing, "In this battle, we merely contributed a modest effort. This great victory was ultimately achieved through Your Excellency's masterful stratagems."

The Patriarch of the Ji Clan nodded, then spoke as he handed an account ledger to the group, "First, review this. Once you've finished, we shall proceed with the rewards."

Eldrin took the ledger and after a brief glance, his face lit up with delight.

He had anticipated great gains from this battle, but never in his wildest dreams did he expect the rewards to reach such staggering proportions.

In this battle, the Ji Clan had long schemed to seize the Bi Bo Lake, slaying the Golden Rhinoceros Demon Emperor (Demon Beast), the 5-Colored Heaven-Devouring Python, the Crimson Flood Dragon Demon Emperor, and the Frost Flood Dragon Demon Emperor in the process.

Including the female demon emperor of the Golden Rhino lineage slain by Eldrin (Person Name), they had eliminated a total of 5 Nascent Soul demon emperors.

Chapter 1 The biting cold wind howled across the snowy plains, whipping up flurries of ice crystals that shimmered under the pale moonlight. Amidst this desolate landscape, a lone figure sat cross-legged atop a glacial peak, his robes fluttering violently in the gale. Yun Che's (Person Name) eyes snapped open, twin beams of azure light piercing through the darkness. "After 90-8 1000 years..." he whispered, his voice barely audible yet carrying the weight of eons. "I've finally reconstructed my shattered dantian." A faint, crystalline glow emanated from his lower abdomen where his energy core had been destroyed all those years ago. The Heaven Swallowing Art (Cultivation Method) circulated through his meridians, drawing in the surrounding spiritual energy like a vortex. Countless snowflakes swirled around him, forming intricate patterns in the air before being absorbed into his body. Suddenly, the ground trembled. From the valley below emerged 3 figures clad in black, their movements swift and silent as shadows. The leader's eyes glinted with malice as he raised his hand, revealing a pulsating crimson orb. "Yun Che!" the man shouted over the roaring wind. "The Frozen Soul Sect (Sect Name) will not allow a demonic cultivator like you to survive! Hand over the 9 Revolutions Mystic Art (Cultivation Method), and we might grant you a quick death!" Yun Che's lips curved into a faint smile. "Frozen Soul Sect... Just a third-rate sect, yet you dare to threaten me?" He rose slowly, his movements fluid and effortless despite the crushing pressure he released. The very air seemed to solidify around them. The disciples staggered backward, their faces pale. "H-how... Your cultivation was supposed to be destroyed!" With a mere flick of his wrist, Yun Che summoned the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure). The blade erupted in blue flames that danced without heat, yet caused the surrounding snow to instantly vaporize. "Since you've come seeking death," Yun Che said calmly, "I shall oblige." His figure blurred. In the span of a single breath, he appeared behind the 3 frozen forms. The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) returned to its sheath with a soft click. Behind him, the disciples crumbled to dust, their essence absorbed by the mysterious sword. Yun Che glanced at the sky where dark clouds had begun to gather. "The Heavenly Tribulation approaches... This time, I will not fail." He vanished in a swirl of snowflakes, leaving only the eternal wind to mourn over the empty peak.