Chapter 594 Magnus the Virtuous Lord (Person Name)'s Path to Enlightenment

Gareth the Earth-Keeper (Person Name) shook his head at this point and said, "The Eastern Wastelands (Location) are still preferable. Though remote and desolate, you can cultivate new spirit veins and seize them from the clutches of demons and monsters."

As Gareth the Earth-Keeper narrated, Eldrin finally understood that most immortal clans currently residing in the Eastern Wastelands had migrated from the Central Ancestral Domain of the Eastern Sea cultivation world.

As the spiritual energy in the Central Ancestral Domain could no longer sustain more cultivators, they had no choice but to migrate to the Eastern Wastelands and the Eastern Sea cultivation realm. This also served to replenish the population gaps left by the repeated collapses of the Eastern Wastelands cultivation realm.

In contrast, the Central Ancestral Domain was far safer, with far fewer demonic cultivators running rampant and no rampant demonic beasts. However, even in the wilderness, 1 could barely absorb a few wisps of spiritual energy. Consequently, the opportunities here were far fewer compared to the Eastern Wastelands (Location) cultivation world.

At this point, Gareth the Earth-Keeper (Person Name) chuckled again, "Many immortal clans within the Eastern Wastelands (Location) are branches originating from the Central Ancestral Domain. In ancient times, they were likely established when a Nascent Soul True Lord led part of their clan to carve out new territories."

"Perhaps 1 day, when you journey to the Central Ancestral Domain, you may yet find your long-lost kin."

Eldrin (Person Name) chuckled upon hearing this. The 2 branches had been separated for thousands of years, divided by hundreds of millions of miles of mountains and rivers. Even if they were truly still clansmen, the blood ties were likely as thin as morning mist.

Unless the founding ancestors from the first generation of the branch families were still alive, what difference would there be between them and ordinary strangers?

After a lively conversation among the group, the banquet commenced. Vastrange Peak had prepared exquisite delicacies, and the feast lasted for a full 3 days before concluding.

After the banquet concluded, Magnus the Virtuous Lord (Person Name) asked Eldrin (Person Name) and his companion to remain behind.

The 3 of them took their seats in the great hall. Magnus the Virtuous Lord smiled and said, "Merely a few decades have passed, yet you've already reached the Nascent Soul, 3rd Tier. Such remarkable talent indeed."

"It was merely a recent breakthrough, nothing of great significance." Eldrin cupped his hands in salute before continuing, "How has your cultivation been progressing in recent years, Senior?"

"Everything went smoothly. I've successfully cultivated a divine ability."

Magnus the Virtuous Lord (Person Name) spoke, then said with a solemn expression, "In a dozen or so days, I must depart from Haoran Peak for a period due to matters of great importance."

"However, after my departure, Qing Ling alone will likely struggle to suppress the Black Fiend Old Ghost. Therefore, I intend to level the Ridge of the Black Fiend (Location) before I leave."

"This..."

Eldrin's expression shifted slightly. The Heaven's Spine Mountains stretched for tens of millions of miles, each territory controlled by 1 of the 3 races: humans, demons, and monsters.

Among them, the demon race's Immortal Crane Demon Emperor and Flying Serpent Demon Emperor occupied a portion, Magnus the Virtuous Lord claimed another share, while the Black Fiend Demon Monarch controlled the most crucial Ridge of the Black Fiend.

Long before Magnus the Virtuous Lord (Person Name) achieved his breakthrough to the late Nascent Soul stage, he had positioned himself between the demonic tribes and the Ridge of the Black Fiend (Location), single-handedly withstanding the pressure from both demonic and monstrous forces.

Having broken through to the late Nascent Soul stage for some years now, he had unexpectedly resolved to pacify the Ridge of the Black Fiend (Location).

With this thought in mind, Eldrin said, "Setting aside the great debt I owe you, Senior, the Black Fiend Old Demon alone has a vendetta with me. Since you intend to take action against them, it is only right that I do my part."

"That puts my mind at ease."

Magnus the Virtuous Lord (Person Name)笑了笑，这才说道：“你我数百年交情，我也信得过你的品行，我修炼浩然正气，便也不该瞒你。”

"To be perfectly candid, I once made a grand vow to reconnect the earth veins for Heaven's Spine Mountains, seeking my opportunity to attain the Dao. The Ridge of the Black Fiend happens to be the crucial nexus for reconnecting these earth veins."

At this point, Magnus the Virtuous Lord (Person Name) said with a grave expression, "I wish for all of your Chen Clan's True Monarchs (Cultivation Realm) to mobilize and lend me their aid."

Eldrin (Person Name) took a deep breath upon hearing this. After a long pause, he nodded and said, "Senior, rest assured. We will naturally spare no effort."

"Good." Magnus the Virtuous Lord nodded with a gentle smile. "I have always regarded you as my own. Should I succeed in attaining the Dao and achieving the Primordial Spirit, I shall continue to shield you from life's storms for years to come."

"The treasures seized from the Black Fiend Ridge, along with the Star Fragment (Spiritual Object) used to refine the Demonic Spring, shall remain with you."

Eldrin returned to the clan with Lyra and immediately summoned several True Monarchs of the Chen family.

Within the grand hall of the Verdant Chariot Mountain (Location) clan, all 5 True Monarchs of the Chen family were present—except for Kael (Person Name), who had left to travel the world. Each of them gazed at Eldrin (Person Name) with puzzled expressions.

Seeing the anticipation in the air, Eldrin finally spoke, "Magnus the Virtuous Lord is preparing to make a move against the Ridge of the Black Fiend."

"Is that truly the case?"

The crowd’s expressions were a mix of shock and delight—shocked by the suddenness of this battle, yet overjoyed that the demonic cultivators’ stronghold was about to be eradicated, finally putting an end to the greatest scourge plaguing the Ji Zhou cultivation world.

Chen Changxuan steadied his emotions. After a long silence, he finally spoke: "When shall we strike in this battle?"

It was 3 years later.

Eldrin spoke, then with a grave expression declared, "I intend to mobilize all the forces of The Vast Sea and the Chen Kingdom to assist Magnus the Virtuous Lord in launching a campaign against the Ridge of the Black Fiend."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions shifted slightly.

The Ridge of the Black Fiend (Location) was no easily conquered realm. Within this formidable demonic cultivation forbidden ground stood not only the late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator Black Fiend Patriarch, but also 2 other Nascent Soul Lords and over 1,000,000 demonic practitioners.

With the demonic spring continuously supplying Demonic Fiend Qi (Spiritual Root), the strength of Haoran Peak alone was far from sufficient to eradicate this forbidden land of demonic cultivators. It would require mobilizing the full power of an entire great continent to launch an assault.

Otherwise, after Virtuous Lord Magnus (Person Name) broke through the peripheral Demonic Fiend Qi (Spiritual Root), his mana had already been depleted by more than half. How could he possibly contend against countless demonic cultivators and the Black Fiend Ancestor empowered by the demonic spring?

This war could exact a grievous toll, yet it must be fought—for when the Cataclysm of the Demonic Abyss descends, all shall be irrevocably altered.

When the main human forces of the Eastern Wastelands (Location) march to quell the rebellion in the Eastern Sea cultivation realm, the rear areas including Ji Province and even The Vast Sea (Location) would be exposed before the Ridge of the Black Fiend (Location). A single misstep could lead to countless immortal clans being annihilated by demonic cultivators.

At this thought, Lila said, "With just over 2 100 years until the cataclysm of the Demonic Abyss erupts, it is indeed time to eliminate potential threats while we still have the capacity."

"So it is."

Elara (Person Name) also nodded in agreement, feeling this battle must indeed be fought.

For humanity and the demon race could still negotiate—after all, the demon race needed mankind to stand at the forefront, holding back the eldritch demons from beyond. But against the demonic cultivators, there was only a fight to the death.

You must understand that all the demonic cultivation forbidden lands in the Eastern Wastelands (Location) were left behind by the Outer Realm Demonic Gods.

Lyra pondered for a moment before stating, "This battle is not solely the responsibility of us and Haoran Peak. The 6 nations of Jizhou must not stand idly by either. Let us rally them all to join this fight together."

"Then we should also inform Lady Violetbanquet and the Ethereal Void Immortal," Eldrin said, then chuckled. "If they join the battle, they could share some of our burden."

"Very well."

Lyra continued, "Currently, the Ji Clan's forces are shifting within the Eastern Sea cultivation realm. Several late-stage Nascent Soul elders are guarding my cousin during his closed-door cultivation, rendering them unavailable for now. However, Freya should be able to join this battle."