Chapter 721 Replacing the Flames of Inferno Prison Terrain

Hearing this, the hearts of both men sank. They understood that given Eldrin's current status and influence, his personal declaration meant he was determined to claim the earth vein. The fact that he had chosen to negotiate with them directly was already a gesture of respect.

The long-bearded Daoist wanted to say more, but he saw Celestial Xuan gently stopping him before smiling. "I believe with the Chen Family's capabilities, they naturally possess the means to meet the price."

"However, our sect master remains in seclusion undergoing his heavenly tribulation. The 2 of us cannot make such decisions on our own. Perhaps we could wait another century? Once our sect master emerges from seclusion, we shall give you our answer—how does that sound?"

Eldrin nodded and spoke directly, "To be frank, our Chen Clan will transplant the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root into the Flaming Prison Sea over the next century to elevate the spiritual veins, and we will also dedicate significant effort to restoring the environment of the Flaming Prison Sea."

"Even if you are unwilling to sell, as our Chen Family continues to invest capital and resources, your stake must be progressively diluted."

Hearing this, the expressions of the 2 grew increasingly grave. It was clear that the Chen Family was truly preparing for large-scale development of the Blazing Prison Fire Sea. Should they attempt to obstruct it, they would undoubtedly become stumbling blocks in the Chen Family's path.

With that, Eldrin said no more and departed directly from the Heavenly Abode Sect's training grounds.

Tianxuan Fairy and her companion escorted him out of the main gate, only releasing a sigh of relief after he had departed.

"Elder Eldrin's authority has grown increasingly profound in recent years," the long-bearded Taoist sighed, then turned to Celestial Xuan. "Senior Sister, what course of action do you propose now?"

Tianxuan Fairy hesitated for a moment, weighing her thoughts left and right before finally taking a deep breath. "This matter is of grave importance," she said. "Neither you nor I have the authority to decide. We must inform our senior brother."

As her words faded, she appeared directly before the secluded cultivation chamber at the Nirvana Pool deep within the Tianluzong Sect.

Outside the cave dwelling, Fairy Tianxian cupped her hands and said, "Eldest Senior Brother, this junior sister has urgent matters to report."

Within the Nirvana Pool at this moment, the master of the Celestial Abode Sect had undergone nirvana for 2 100 years, his cultivation having just recovered to the Nascent Soul realm.

Hearing the voice of Celestial Xuan, he furrowed his brow and asked, "What urgent matter requires interrupting my cultivation at this very moment?"

Celestial Xuan did not dare hesitate and immediately recounted the entire sequence of events to the master of the Heavenly Abode Sect.

Upon hearing this, the Patriarch of Tianlu Sect paled drastically and couldn't refrain from roaring in fury, "What folly! How could you be so utterly short-sighted?"

"Setting aside the fact that Patriarch Returning Abyss and I have shared a friendship spanning decades, how could I possibly risk offending someone of his transcendent genius over a mere earth vein?"

"Go and invite him back at once."

"Very well, I shall go myself," declared the Lord of the Heavenly Abode Sect, rising to his feet despite his initial reluctance.

"Eldrin, wait."

Eldrin had not been gone from the Heavenly Abode Sect for long when he noticed a frantic figure rushing toward him from behind.

The master of Tianlu Sect closed in with a smile and said, “My junior disciples were careless earlier—they failed to inform me of your arrival immediately. My sincerest apologies, Fellow Daoist.”

"You have yet to return to your peak state, Fellow Daoist. Naturally, restoring your cultivation should take precedence." Eldrin spoke, then added with a light laugh, "However, I truly wish to settle the matter of the Blazing Prison's Sea of Flames. I only regret disturbing your cultivation."

"No trouble at all. My path to immortality has reached its end anyway—what are a few more years of delay?"

The Sect Master of Heavenly Abode was merely an Earth-grade Nascent Soul to begin with. Having exhausted all his lifespan extension opportunities and now brutally enduring another heavenly tribulation, he held no more hope for his future path of cultivation.

For him, what mattered now was ensuring the survival of the Tianlu Sect, to repay the sect for its thousands of years of nurturing.

At this thought, he spoke up, "Let us seize this opportunity to discuss the matter of the Blazing Prison's Sea of Flames."

Eldrin nodded slightly before speaking, "If you are willing, we propose an exchange of spirit stones and an equivalent vein of terrestrial spiritual energy. What say you?"

The Sect Master of Heavenly Abode shook his head and spoke directly, "What I seek is not these resources."

"Oh?" Eldrin was momentarily taken aback, unable to resist asking, "Then what is it that you seek?"

"Alas." The Lord of Sky Abode Sect let out a sigh, unable to restrain himself from speaking. "With 2 consecutive Cataclysms of the Demon Abyss, our Sky Abode Sect has lost nearly 10 Elders. This has made me realize that whether it's the Spirit Mountain or the earth veins, they are ultimately but external attachments."

"Even if we occupy countless spiritual mountains, if we cannot survive the Cataclysm of the Demonic Abyss, these sacred cultivation grounds will eventually fall into the hands of others."

"Thus, I wish to request that your Chen Family extend your patronage to our Tianlu Sect in the future, so as to perpetuate the legacy of Tianlu Sect."

Eldrin’s brow twitched faintly, and he sighed softly as well. “During the Great Cataclysm, I could hardly ensure my own survival—how could I claim to have provided you with flawless care?”

"Given our friendship, as long as I'm here, I'll naturally watch over you without needing to say more."

At this point, Eldrin said thoughtfully, "Very well. As compensation for exchanging shares of the earth vein, should your Heavenly Abode Sect possess suitable supreme-grade golden cores in the future, we can assist in laying the foundation for a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul."

"Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul?" The master of the Celestial Abode Sect was momentarily taken aback, then couldn't help but exclaim with joy, "In that case, I must thank you once more."

Having secured the Tianlu Sect's share in the Blazing Prison Fire Sea, Eldrin felt a moment of steady composure.

He made his way back to Ji Province and discovered that Lyra had already returned to Spirit Isle Lake. Only after meeting with her did Eldrin realize she had successfully settled matters with Yan Zi Ji and Lingxu Xianzi.

Ziji could be considered half a member of the family, so there was naturally no need for formalities. As for Lingxu Xianzi (Person Name), they only needed to nurture a single Yuanying Zhenjun (Cultivation Realm) for her faction.

Having secured ownership of the Blazing Prison Fire Sea, Eldrin felt a wave of reassurance wash over him. A faint smile graced his lips as he declared, "In that case, we can now proceed with developing the Blazing Prison Fire Sea."

"Indeed, it is wise to make preparations in advance." Qing Ji (Person Name) nodded in agreement before continuing, "To cultivate a spirit vein within the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire, the most suitable method would be to utilize the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root)."

"However, for such fire veins, it is best to utilize fire-attributed Heaven and Earth Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root). Among our Heaven and Earth Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root), we possess no high-grade fire-attributed Heaven and Earth Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root)."

"Eldest Granduncle will need another 3 100 years to fully recover his peak strength through reincarnation calamity, but that still leaves ample time."

Eldrin pondered briefly before speaking, "I shall later send letters to Master Zixu, Master Jiuhe, and Maris the Sea Steader to inquire whether we might obtain news of a high-grade fire-attributed Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root."

"So be it."

With matters settled thus, Eldrin had finally completed all arrangements regarding the old clan leader's soul transference tribulation.

He took a deep breath and spoke, "That Nero the Bloodweaver (Person Name) nearly succeeded in blood-sacrificing hundreds of millions of mortals from our Chen Family this time. It’s high time we settled the score with him."

Upon hearing this, Lyra and Qing Ji both drew a sharp breath, realizing Eldrin was determined to avenge the old clan leader completely.

At this thought, Qing Ji spoke up, "Are you confident?"

"Worth a shot."