Chapter 665 : A Fleet's Vital Resupply

When Eldrin Chen and the others boarded the Vast Righteousness Treasure Ship, they found the various True Lord [a title for powerful cultivators at the Golden Core realm] had gathered one after another.

Seeing this, he understood in his heart that this summons by Vast Righteousness True Lord was likely to discuss matters of great importance.

Sure enough, once all thirty-eight True Lord had assembled, Vast Righteousness True Lord spoke: "Esteemed colleagues, after this long journey of over a year, the spiritual energy reserves within our Treasure Ship [a large vessel powered by formations and spiritual energy] are running low. It is time for us to rest and resupply."

Among those present, several were veteran True Lord who had experienced one or two Demonic Abyss Cataclysms [a periodic, catastrophic invasion from a demonic realm].

For instance, the Heavenly Reed Sect Master nodded and said, "That is indeed necessary. But where shall we go for this resupply and rest?"

"According to the established accords, every Fifth Rank Spirit Mountain [a mountain with a high-grade spiritual vein] within the Eastern Sea Cultivation World is obligated to replenish our spiritual energy,"

Vast Righteousness True Lord stated, but then added, "However, we have a full eighteen War Treasure Ships. A single Fifth Rank Spiritual Vein [a high-grade source of ambient spiritual energy] is utterly insufficient to fully charge the Essence Gathering Formations [arrays that concentrate and store spiritual energy] of all our vessels."

"Therefore, I plan to divide you among three nearby Spirit Islands [islands rich in spiritual energy] for rest and resupply. We shall regroup and depart three months hence."

As he spoke, Vast Righteousness True Lord waved his hand, releasing a shimmering light that materialized into a map spanning several million Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] around them before the assembly.

Eldrin Chen glanced at it and noted that one of the three Fifth Rank Spirit Islands was Nine Rivers Island, and it was the closest to their current position. For the best reading experience, visit audio-novel dot com.

Thus, with a faint smile, he spoke, "The island master of Nine Rivers Island is a good friend of mine. This time, our Chen Clan shall rest and recuperate at Nine Rivers Island."

"That is acceptable."

Hearing his words, the others naturally had no objections.

Although there were over a dozen Infant Soul Immortal Clan present, the Chen Clan Lineage boasted seven True Lord [a high-ranking cultivator title], their strength second only to Vast Righteousness True Lord and surpassing even the Heavenly Reed Sect. Their voice carried far more weight than that of an ordinary Infant Soul Immortal Clan.

Vast Righteousness True Lord also nodded and declared, "Then it is settled. Let us rest and regroup in three months' time."

The eighteen Treasure Ship [massive enchanted vessels] scattered. Eldrin Chen and his companions headed for Nine Rivers Island. The Treasure Ship traveled a million Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] per day, arriving at the shores of Nine Rivers Island in merely three days.

As soon as they arrived, the Nine Rivers Path Master [a senior cultivator] flew out from the Spirit Island and greeted them, "Fellow Daoists from the Eastern Barrens, you have traveled far. Your journey must have been arduous."

"Brother Nine Rivers, it has been many years. I trust you have been well."

Eldrin Chen emerged from the Treasure Ship and, with a smile, clasped his hands in greeting towards the Nine Rivers Path Master.

"So it is Brother Eldrin!" The Nine Rivers Path Master's face lit up with pleasant surprise, tinged with a hint of emotion. "Only a few centuries have passed, yet your cultivation has already surpassed this old man's. It truly makes me feel ashamed."

"Fellow Daoist, do not be disheartened. Had your physical body not been destroyed back then, you might very well have already broken through to the Infant Soul Mid Stage."

Eldrin Chen consoled Nine Rivers Path Lord as they conversed. In that fateful battle in the Boulder Sea Region centuries ago, Nine Rivers Path Lord had been grievously wounded by a Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power] from the Blood God Lineage. He was forced to abandon his fleshly form and enter the Nirvana Pool [a mystical pool capable of reforging a cultivator's body] to reconstruct his Path Body [a foundational constitution for cultivation].

Now, after more than three hundred years, Nine Rivers Path Lord had only recently regained his physical body, a delay that had cost him a significant amount of cultivation time.

"There is no need for consolation, Fellow Daoist. With the foundation of my Mortal Path Infant Soul cultivation art..."

"Ah, let us not speak of it."

Nine Rivers Path Lord sighed, then composed himself. "This old man has prepared a banquet on the island today to welcome you and wash away the dust of your journey. I hope you will not refuse."

The group disembarked onto Nine Rivers Island, where Nine Rivers Path Lord personally accompanied them. With so many True Lord [a title for cultivators at the Primordial Spirit realm] gathered together, it could indeed be considered a grand occasion.

During the feast, however, Eldrin Chen's thoughts were preoccupied with the matter of the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm. Seizing an opportunity, he inquired, "We have only just arrived and are not yet clear on the current situation in the Eastern Sea. As an Elder of the Eastern Sea Immortal Alliance, you must have some information regarding this calamity."

"We would be grateful if you could share some insights, so that we might better prepare."

Upon hearing this, a grave expression settled upon Nine Rivers Path Lord's face.

After a moment of contemplation, his expression grew tense as he spoke, "This battle is fraught with peril. I implore you, Elder Brother, to take utmost care and proceed with caution."

"If the situation truly becomes untenable, you must also have a plan for retreat."

As Nine Rivers Path Master recounted the tale, Eldrin Chen's countenance also darkened with solemnity.

During the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm a millennium ago, the Human Race suffered the fall of several Primordial Spirit Path Lords in a single battle, with the number of cultivators below the Infant Soul realm who perished being beyond count.

Fortunately, over the past thousand years, within the Eastern Region Great Wasteland, Dorian Ji and Celestial Rotating Jade Immortal Maiden successively broke through to the Primordial Spirit Realm, and new Primordial Spirit Path Lords also emerged in places like the Central Ancestral Domain, thus filling the void left by that era.

However, among the Primordial Spirit Path Lords who fell a millennium ago, Demon-Slayer Jiang was a titan at the Primordial Spirit Late Stage, a figure not easily matched by one or two newly ascended Primordial Spirit cultivators. Therefore, the pressure facing the Human Race in this coming conflict is even greater than it was seven thousand years ago. Read the full novel exclusively on audio-novel . com.

The Eastern Region Great Wasteland is in a somewhat better position, having recovered much of its strength over the millennium. Yet, the Eastern Sea Cultivation World suffered grievous wounds to its very foundations a thousand years ago, losing far too many of the Human Race's prodigious talents.

Even now, after a thousand years of recuperation, the Eastern Sea Cultivation World boasts barely a thousand Infant Soul True Lords, a strength less than one-third that of the Eastern Barrens Cultivation World.

According to the thinking of some high-ranking Primordial Spirit Path Lords within the Purple Seal Realm hierarchy, if necessary, they might even consider abandoning the Eastern Sea Cultivation World to prevent even greater losses in this war.

After Nine Rivers Path Master finished speaking, a complex mix of emotions stirred within Eldrin Chen's heart.

To be fair, if they abandoned the Eastern Sea Cultivation World [the vast maritime region where cultivators reside and seek enlightenment], the Chen Clan could preserve their strength in this coming conflict.

However, once the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon [demonic entities from beyond this world] gained a foothold in the Purple Seal Realm and secured the resources and supplies of the Eastern Sea Cultivation World, the next millennium would see the entire Eastern Region Great Wasteland [the vast, untamed eastern continent] facing them directly.

The Three Veins Ancient Domain lies on the periphery of the Eastern Region Great Wasteland, separated from the Eastern Sea Cultivation World only by the Star Lake Ancient Domain. By that time, the Chen Clan would also be dragged into a war lasting over a thousand years.

The Righteous-Demonic Great War [the epochal, cyclical conflict between the forces of righteousness and demonic corruption] would be like a grinder of flesh and blood. In a war spanning thousands of years, countless True Lord [powerful cultivators who have mastered their nascent souls] would inevitably fall. Could Eldrin Chen protect those dear to him when that time came?

Could it even trigger a catastrophic rout, causing the complete collapse of the Eastern Region Great Wasteland Cultivation World and allowing the Outer Realm Heavenly Demon to once again advance to the very gates of the Central Ancestral Domain [the sacred heartland of human civilization]?

Eldrin Chen fell silent within his heart. He leaned more towards meeting the enemy beyond the borders of the Eastern Barrens Cultivation World. Only by doing so could the Eastern Barrens Cultivation World gain sufficient time to recuperate and rebuild, and allow the Chen Clan the opportunity to grow strong enough.

Seeing the expression on Eldrin Chen's face, Nine Rivers Path Master understood his thoughts. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Listen to my counsel, Worthy Brother. The tide of this war is not something you or I can steer. We must simply do our utmost."

"Thank you for the reminder, Elder Brother. Eldrin understands."

Eldrin Chen pondered silently for a moment and could not help but release a soft sigh.

A conflict of this magnitude was a contest between the entire Purple Seal Realm and the Outer Realm Demon God [the supreme demonic rulers from beyond]. It was not a matter ordinary cultivators could hope to influence.

Even the Primordial Solar Path Lord [a supreme master of the solar path], whose name shakes the heavens, and the Demon Ancestor [the progenitor of all demonic beings] are but mere pawns upon this board. They can only influence the tides of war to a certain degree, unable to decisively determine the ultimate victory or defeat for either side. Find thousands of chapters at (audio-novel.com).