Chapter 496 Distant Sea Cultivation Realm, Celestia, Queen of Spirits (Person Name)

Watching the 3 demons retreat, Eldrin suppressed the 100 Souls Soul-Severing Sword with the Yin-Yang Void Mirror, then let out a sigh of relief. "We've finally driven them off," he said.

"My sincere thanks to both of you for your assistance." Daoxuan the Enlightened Sage (Person Name) smiled faintly, letting out a long sigh of relief. "Had you not severely wounded the Skeletal Demon Skull, this old man would have surely suffered greatly today."

"You flatter me, True Lord."

Eldrin shook his head with a faint smile. "Without you, True Lord, serving as the pillar of this battle, I would never have found the opening to severely wound the Skeletal Demon Skull."

He knew full well that what the 3 demons feared most was the 1000-Demon Slaying Sword (Magic Treasure). Without this demon-refining immortal sword in hand, why would the White-Bone Old Demon, with his Nascent Soul, Mid Stage (Cultivation Realm) cultivation, ever retreat so easily?

At this thought, he drew out the 100 Spirits Immortal-Slaying Sword and remarked, "This demonic cultivator is truly formidable—he actually managed to refine the 100 Spirits Immortal-Slaying Sword."

"If not for my Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void (Magic Treasure) being able to counter this sword, we would likely have found ourselves constrained and hard-pressed in this battle."

At this point, he hesitated slightly, yet spoke frankly: "To be perfectly honest, I wish to claim this sword for myself."

"Your contribution in this battle was significant, True Lord. How about I compensate you with some treasures in exchange?"

Upon hearing this, Daoxuan the Enlightened Sage (Person Name) shook his head directly and said, "Fellow Daoist, you protected our treasure ship during this battle, and these spoils were obtained by your own efforts. How could I possibly claim a share of the treasures?"

At this point, he paused briefly before continuing, "However, the 100 Spirits Immortal-Slaying Sword is an ill-omened blade. I fear storing it in your possession may invite criticism."

"I beseech you to wield this sword with utmost prudence henceforth. Do not be tempted by its formidable power to recklessly slaughter cultivators of the human race."

"I understand."

Eldrin nodded slightly. This 100 Souls Soul-Severing Sword was an exceedingly sinister immortal blade, most effective in restraining cultivators of the human race.

This immortal sword could advance by devouring the souls of human cultivators, bearing almost no difference from the demonic artifacts of devil cultivators. It could truly be called a blade of wicked demons.

With this sword refined in his grasp, even many True Monarchs would likely regard him with immense wariness. If word of this were to spread, it could invite grave troubles.

The reason Daoxuan the Enlightened Sage (Person Name) refused the treasure was his belief that this sword leaned too heavily toward the sinister path. Even if it fell into another's hands, none would dare wield it recklessly—it could only be suppressed within their clan as a final, hidden foundation.

Putting away the 100 Spirits Slaying Immortal Sword, Eldrin said with a solemn expression, "From now on, unless I face those who are utterly wicked and evil, I will not lightly wield this sword."

"Then I can rest easy."

Daoxuan the Enlightened Sage (Person Name) nodded and changed the subject, "Although we have now repelled the Isle of Bleached Bones (Location), we still haven't left the Sea of Extinguished Spirit, so we cannot consider ourselves completely safe."

"At present, our priority is to swiftly cross this sea region and reach the Distant Sea Cultivation World."

Everyone nodded in agreement. Without even pausing to rest, they immediately reactivated the treasure ship and set course for the Distant Sea Cultivation Realm.

In the blink of an eye, half a month had passed, and they finally arrived at the Distant Sea Cultivation Realm.

The Celestial Treasure Ship docked before a spirit island, and Daoxuan the Enlightened Sage (Person Name) disembarked alongside Eldrin (Person Name). As they stepped onto the island, he began explaining to Eldrin,

This island is called the Heavenly Spirit Island, rumored to be 1 of the few fifth-order spirit islands located deepest within the inner circle of the Distant Seas Cultivation Realm.

"The distant seas beyond are an immensely vast cultivation realm, and it undergoes significant changes every few years. My knowledge of those regions is limited, so from here on, you’ll have to rely on yourself."

Enlightened Sage Daoxuan (Person Name) explained calmly that the Heavenly Thunder Bamboo (Spiritual Material) their Zhang family had transported was more than sufficient for this purpose.

Every time he conducted trade with the Distant Sea Cultivation World, he would transport spiritual materials to sell at Sky Spirit Island. Naturally, the major merchant guilds and immortal clans of the Distant Sea Cultivation World would gather here to secure these transactions.

Eldrin listened for a long moment, then cupped his hands respectfully toward Daoxuan the Enlightened Sage and said, "Before we part, would you introduce us to the master of the Heavenly Spirit Isle?"

"Very well."

Daoxuan the Enlightened Sage (Person Name) nodded and agreed to lend a hand.

The 3 of them, Eldrin (Person Name), rented a cave abode on the Celestial Spirit Island and temporarily settled there.

After only 3 days, Daoxuan the Enlightened Sage (Person Name) sought out Eldrin (Person Name) and said, "I have already submitted a visiting card on your behalf. Today, you may accompany me to call upon the Island Master of Tianling."

"Many thanks."

Eldrin cupped his hands in a salute, then followed Daoxuan the Enlightened Sage into the main reception hall of the Heavenly Spirit Island.

The group entered the main hall and discovered a peerless beauty in cyan robes seated upon the central throne, her exquisite eyes gazing at them with a hint of amusement.

"This is the Island Master of Lian Tian Ling, known as Celestia, Queen of Spirits (Person Name)."

Enlightened Sage Daoxuan (Person Name) smiled and immediately began introducing the others to Eldrin (Person Name). After completing the introductions, he turned to Celestia, Queen of Spirits (Person Name) and said, "Fellow Daoist Chen and Fairy Jiang both hail from the Eastern Wastelands (Location)..."

After introducing the parties, Daoxuan the Enlightened Sage (Person Name) tactfully declared, "I shall leave you to your discussions. This old man still has business negotiations to attend to."

After Daoxuan the Enlightened Sage (Person Name) had departed, Celestia, Queen of Spirits (Person Name) smiled lightly and said, "I heard you sought an audience with me. Might I inquire as to the purpose of your visit?"

"To be perfectly honest, I merely wished to inquire about some information."

Lyra opened her mouth, then asked again, "We wish to request a map of the topography of the Distant Sea Cultivation World."

"This is a simple matter."

Celestia, Queen of Spirits (Person Name) nodded and had someone bring a map, handing it to the 2 of them.

Eldrin unfolded the map and studied it briefly, yet his brows furrowed deeply.

The Far Sea Cultivation Realm was incomparably vast in territory. In terms of sheer area alone—disregarding landmass—it was at least several times larger than the Eastern Wastelands (Location) Cultivation Realm.

This realm was a den of snakes and dragons, where humans, demons, and monsters stood in a 3-way stalemate. Yet the spirit islands occupied by the human race accounted for less than 30% of the total.

Yet this was not the primary concern. The most critical issue was that Eldrin could not locate Qingxu Island on this map.

As if sensing his troubled expression, Celestia, Queen of Spirits (Person Name) tilted her beautiful eyes slightly. "Is something wrong?"

"Indeed, there are some issues." Eldrin nodded, then hesitantly inquired, "Might I ask why the location of Qingxu Island isn't marked on this map?"

"You're looking for Qingxu Island?"

Celestia, Queen of Spirits (Person Name)'s pupils abruptly contracted, her expression shifting slightly as she inquired, "What connection do you have with the Qingxu Sect?"

"This..."

Eldrin hesitated slightly. His purpose in coming to find Qingxu Island was to retrieve the legacy of the Qingxu Sect—a matter best kept from too many prying eyes.

However, since he had a favor to ask, he had to make it clear: "The reason we're seeking Qingxu Island is that we were entrusted by someone to retrieve the legacy of the Qingxu Sect..."

He spoke candidly, giving Celestia, Queen of Spirits (Person Name) a general account of Lin Daoyang's affairs.

Celestia, Queen of Spirits (Person Name) paused briefly upon hearing this, her gaze deepening as she studied him intently. "I have been close confidantes for many years with Yunshu Xianzi (Person Name), the Grand Elder of the Qingxu Sect (Organization)," she finally spoke.

"6 100 years ago, during the Cataclysm of the Demonic Abyss, I once fought side by side with her. I just never imagined the Qingxu Sect would ultimately fail to survive the great calamity."

At this point, she turned her gaze to Eldrin and said, "However, if you wish to reclaim the legacy for the Qingxu Sect, I'm afraid your current strength remains somewhat insufficient."