Chapter 593 Ivy the Verdant Fairy (Person Name),Gareth the Earth-Keeper (Person Name)

Chapter 1 The moment Eldrin and his wife set foot upon the Celestial Ridge Mountains, True Monarch Qingling approached them with a courteous salute. "Esteemed Dao Companions, this humble 1 failed to greet such honored guests at the mountain pass. My most sincere apologies."

"Brother Eldrin, there's no need for such formalities." Eldrin smiled faintly, cupping his hands in salute. "Your breakthrough to the True Monarch realm is truly a joyous occasion for the entire 3 Veins Ancient Domain."

"I am also overjoyed in my heart, and have prepared modest gifts as tokens of congratulations."

Eldrin spoke with an air of detachment, while Ye Qingfeng by his side presented a treasure box.

The True Lord Qingling’s eyes lit up as soon as he saw Ye Qingfeng. “Could this be your disciple, my esteemed brother? Truly a rare and exceptional young talent.”

"Hmm, this is my eldest disciple, Ye Qingfeng. I'm afraid he has made a fool of himself in front of you, Fellow Daoist."

Eldrin smiled faintly and said, "Qing Feng, quickly pay your respects to your martial uncle."

"Greetings, Uncle-Master," Qingfeng spoke with a measured bow.

Ye Qingfeng promptly bowed, performing a respectful salute.

Elder Qingling smiled faintly as he handed a fourth-tier magic treasure to Ye Qingfeng. "This humble elder cannot compare to your master," he said warmly. "The Verdant Spirit Shield was a treasure I wielded in my younger days. Let it serve as my greeting gift to you."

After presenting the greeting gifts, a trace of divine consciousness from True Monarch Qing Ling swept over the jeweled box. His expression shifted abruptly, blooming into undisguished delight as he exclaimed, "Such generous gifts from you, dear brother—this is truly beyond what 1 should lavish upon another."

"A mere trifling gift, not worth your concern."

The True Lords nearby quickly interjected, "Brother Qingling, instead of catching up, why not introduce us?"

"Yes, yes, you're absolutely right. I was being foolish."

Lord Qingling smiled faintly and began explaining the backgrounds of these individuals to Eldrin.

Before them stood several Nascent Soul True Lords from the neighboring continents. Among them were the Yuan Ying Clan Leader of Tianhuang Continent and the Celestial Sect Elder of Tianxing Continent—each an individual of extraordinary status.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, True Lord Qingling brought Eldrin (Person Name) and Lyra (Person Name) to the summit of the Haoran Peak.

At this moment, atop the vast Haoran Peak, several dozen Nascent Soul True Monarchs had gathered. They stood in small clusters of 2 or 3, each eloquently discussing the weighty matters of the world.

Some were recounting the events within the 3 Veins Ancient Domain, while others casually discussed the shifting tides of power in the Eastern Wastelands.

Beings at the Nascent Soul level possess exceptionally long lifespans, often requiring over a century to master a single divine ability. Thus, they seldom ventured far from their abodes for years on end. This rare gathering of such figures was indeed an uncommon spectacle.

Amidst the crowd, Magnus the Virtuous Lord gathered with several Nascent Soul cultivators. Some bore the transcendent grace of immortals, while others possessed an ethereal elegance—all exuding an extraordinary aura that set them apart.

Seeing Eldrin and Lyra arrive, Magnus the Virtuous Lord smiled and said, "Come quickly, young friends. I shall introduce you to a few companions."

Eldrin's eyes flickered slightly before he followed after Lyra.

Beside Magnus the Virtuous Lord (Person Name) stood only 2 cultivators: 1 was an elderly man in Daoist robes with an aura of celestial elegance, while the other was a peerless beauty clad in a pale cyan gown.

The elder resembled an immortal from ancient myths, draped in a robe adorned with the 8 Trigrams, with a mystical sigil etched between his brows, exuding an aura of transcendent grace.

The other was a woman of unparalleled beauty, whose loveliness was perhaps second only to Lyra (Person Name), making her a rare peerless beauty in this world.

Righteous cultivators nourish their bodies with pure spiritual power—the deeper their cultivation, the more exquisite their form and appearance tend to become.

However, cultivating different spiritual energies and techniques would also influence 1's physique and temperament to a certain extent. For instance, practitioners who primarily cultivated fire spiritual roots often developed more explosive tempers and more scorching-hot figures.

Eldrin took 1 look at the woman's demeanor and appearance, and immediately understood that she was likely a supreme cultivator who primarily practiced water and wood elemental mana.

"Allow me to make the introductions."

Magnus the Virtuous Lord said as he introduced to Eldrin, "This is the Palace Master of Azure Mirage, and this is Gareth the Earth-Keeper from the Central Ancestral Domain, the Grand Elder of the 8 Trigrams Palace."

As Magnus the Virtuous Lord (Person Name) made the introduction, Eldrin (Person Name) swiftly grasped the identities of the 2 individuals.

Among the 2, Gareth the Earth-Keeper (Person Name) possessed cultivation at the peak Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul realm—a true adept who had cultivated for over 6,000 years, yet regrettably remained unable to advance further.

That Palace Master Qingyao had actually been seen by Eldrin (Person Name) at the last artifact exchange conference. However, Eldrin (Person Name) was merely 1 of 200 True Lords at the time, so it was unlikely Palace Master Qingyao had noticed him.

The Palace Mistress Qingyao was not only the foremost beauty of the 3 Veins Ancient Domain, but also ranked among the 10 Great Immortal Maidens of the Eastern Wastelands. Legends whispered that even several Half-Step Primordial Spirit True Lords had pursued her in vain. It was unlikely she would ever notice an utterly unremarkable Nascent Soul True Lord.

Unexpectedly, Palace Mistress Qingyao remained serene, her beautiful eyes carrying a tranquil grace as she spoke, “So this must be Eldrin (Person Name) and Sky Abyss Immortal (Person Name). I recall seeing you both at the last Treasure Exchange Convention.”

"I had hoped to make your acquaintance back then, and today, to finally form this connection is truly a delightful turn of fate."

Lyra smiled faintly and took over the conversation, saying, "I am truly honored that the Fairy should concern herself with my humble self."

As the 2 peerless fairy maidens began to converse, the 3 male cultivators smiled and strolled aside to chat among themselves.

Eldrin pondered briefly, then turned his gaze to Gareth the Earth-Keeper and said, "I never expected to encounter a fellow cultivator from the Central Ancestral Domain. I have long held deep admiration for that realm—might you enlighten me about it?"

"Now that you have broken through to the rank of True Monarch, it is indeed time for you to learn of the Central Ancestral Domain," Magnus the Virtuous Lord (Person Name) smiled faintly before continuing, "But your advancement was so recent, I simply haven't had the opportunity to inform you yet."

"Since Brother Dikun happens to be here today, having him—as our local host—recount the tale would indeed be far better than my own telling."

Gareth the Earth-Keeper stroked his beard and replied with a tranquil smile, "The Central Ancestral Domain is nothing extraordinary. It merely hasn't suffered any major tribulations for tens of thousands of years, hence cultivators here slightly outnumber those in the Eastern Wastelands."

As Gareth the Earth-Keeper continued his introduction, Eldrin's expression grew increasingly solemn, gradually realizing the profound might of the Central Ancestral Realm.

According to Gareth the Earth-Keeper (Person Name), there were merely over a 100 Primordial Spirit Dao Lords across the 3 races—humans, demons, and monsters—in the Violet Realm, with humanity's Primordial Spirits comprising 70 percent of that number.

Among these 70 percent of Primordial Spirit Dao Lords, half hailed from the Central Ancestral Domain, a testament to the profound might of the human powers within its borders.

Within the Central Ancestral Domain, there stood no fewer than 7 Dao Lord Sacred Lands that had produced true immortals, each possessing complete celestial legacies. Their profound foundations served as the Pillars of Stability for the Violet Humanity Clan.

Speaking of the glory of the Central Ancestral Domain, Gareth the Earth-Keeper (Person Name) let out a sigh. After a long while, he remarked with emotion, "Though the Central Ancestral Domain is magnificent, every spiritual mountain there is already claimed. Establishing a clan in such a place is no easy task."

"Even if 1 wished to cultivate a spirit vein, spirit veins gather the spiritual energy between heaven and earth. Yet in the Central Ancestral Domain, the ambient spiritual energy has long been completely divided among the various spirit mountains."

"That desolate land couldn't even give birth to demonic beasts. Every place with spiritual energy had an owner, let alone cultivating a spirit vein."

"Thus, unless 1 utilizes the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root) to convert terrestrial energy, even the current Central Ancestral Domain can scarcely nurture new spirit veins."