Chapter 739. Replacing Heavenly Dao Qi (Spiritual Root), Primordial Spirit Tribulation

Eldrin nodded, his expression grave as he declared, "Fellow Daoist, focus on your heavenly tribulation with peace of mind. We will spare no effort in shielding you from the external calamities."

"With your reassurance, I am at ease. Allow me to introduce a fellow Daoist to you."

The master of the Featherflight Pavilion smiled faintly, leading Eldrin (Person Name) into a secluded loft.

Within the pavilion stood a man robed in purple, his 3-1000 strands of dark hair gathered within an elegant crown. His posture was exceptionally straight and towering, a truly breathtaking sight rarely seen beneath the heavens.

Violetflame True Monarch

Eldrin's eyes flickered as he uttered the revered title of this individual.

The master of the Featherflight Pavilion was taken aback for a moment before he couldn’t help but ask, “You know Zi Yan (Person Name)?”

"Mm." Eldrin nodded, then said with a light laugh, "Speaking of which, it's rather embarrassing. Over 7 100 years ago, I was merely a Golden Core cultivator who had the privilege of attending the Featherflight Pavilion's Grand Bartering Assembly."

"Back in the day, the Purple Flame True Lord had already been a renowned mighty figure for many years. I was truly astonished by his prowess, yet it remains a profound regret that I never witnessed his legendary presence during the Cataclysm of the Demonic Abyss."

Eldrin could hardly fail to remember it vividly. Back when he first met the Purple Flame True Monarch, he had been a mere Golden Core cultivator at the Nascent Soul Assembly, barely qualifying to attend by virtue of his feat of slaying a Demon Emperor.

At that time, the Purple Flame True Lord had already reached the late Nascent Soul stage, possessing a Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul with a Fire-Aspected Dao Body (Spiritual Root).

Individuals like Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name) and the Purple Flame True Monarch, who possess Heavenly Dao Nascent Souls with innate Dao bodies, are the most likely to comprehend arcane powers.

Once they fully comprehended the power of their Dao Bodies, they would likely grasp the legendary esoteric force, greatly enhancing their chances of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage.

It could be said the disparity between them was immense at that time—Purple Flame True Lord was a nascent soul candidate, while Eldrin (Person Name) remained but a minor Golden Core cultivator.

Now, over 7 100 years later, who would have thought the 2 of them could finally treat each other as equals.

At this thought, Eldrin smiled faintly and said, "Hundreds of years have passed, and I never expected you to have already summoned your Earth Soul, True Lord. It seems you are truly on the verge of attaining Pure Yang."

"You flatter me. How could I possibly compare to your prodigious talent, fellow Daoist?"

It was only at this moment that True Lord Zi Yan realized the 2 of them had crossed paths once before.

Recalling the formidable reputation Eldrin now commanded, the Purple Flame Dao Lord dared not presume on his own status. With utmost courtesy, he simply cupped his hands and spoke.

"During the previous Demonic Abyss Cataclysm, this old man was conscripted by the Immortal Alliance and tasked with guarding the Eastern Wastelands (Location) against demonic cultivators. It is truly a profound regret that I could not witness Fellow Daoist's magnificent display of power."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the Flying Feather Pavilion Master invited Eldrin (Person Name) alone to a side chamber and asked directly:

"Eldrin, my esteemed brother, you have slain quite a few great demon sovereigns over recent years. I presume you must possess numerous superior-grade spirit treasures."

"Brother, my heavenly tribulation is imminent. Might you be willing to part with 1 or 2 superior-grade spiritual treasures for my purchase?"

Hearing this, Eldrin nodded. With a flick of his sleeve, he produced the Purple Jade Heavenly Blade and a violet-gold treasure bell. "These are 2 superior spirit treasures I obtained after slaying the Purple Jade Demon Emperor. I wish to exchange them for 2 stalks of Heavenly Dao Qi."

The spiritual treasure of the Purple Jade Demon Emperor (Demon Beast)?

The master of Featherflight Pavilion’s eyes lit up. He took it and caressed it fondly, unable to put it down. Only then did he smile and say, “I, the master of Featherflight Pavilion, still possess 3 strands of Heavenly Dao Qi (Spiritual Root). I shall offer 2 of them in exchange.”

Seeing his agreement, Eldrin couldn't help but smile. As a supreme Nascent Soul sect, the Feathered Pavilion housed nearly 30 Nascent Soul Lords within its ranks—5 of whom were late-stage Nascent Soul powerhouses.

These True Monarchs frequently gathered traces of the Heavenly Dao, and through piecing together fragments, they had amassed no small amount of Heavenly Dao Qi (Spiritual Root)—far surpassing what ordinary immortal clans could ever hope to match.

Being able to obtain Heavenly Dao Qi (Spiritual Root) from the Feathered Pavilion finally set his mind at ease.

At this thought, Eldrin smiled and said, "The Heavenly Dao Qi (Spiritual Root) is worth 1,000 Heavenly Crystals (Spiritual Object), while a superior spiritual treasure costs around 800 Heavenly Crystals (Spiritual Object). I will compensate you with an additional 400 Heavenly Crystals (Spiritual Object)."

After exchanging the Heavenly Dao Qi (Spiritual Root), the Featherflight Pavilion Master cupped his hands toward Eldrin and said, "I shall now enter seclusion to refine this spiritual treasure and attempt the breakthrough to the Pure Yang Realm. I must trouble you to stand guard for me."

"Then I wish you, fellow Daoist, may you ascend to the pinnacle of Pure Yang in a single stride."

Eldrin smiled faintly, then watched as the Master of Feiyun Pavilion entered the secluded cultivation chamber.

As 1 of the guardians serving as the final safeguard this time, Eldrin was deliberately stationed atop the Azure Phoenix Mountain to defend against attacks from monstrous demons and colossal evils.

Thus time slipped swiftly by, and in the blink of an eye, a full 3 months had passed. On this day, Eldrin suddenly sensed an overwhelming power erupt from the secluded cultivation chamber, transforming into a brilliant divine light that swept toward the 9 Heavens Above.

"It begins."

Eldrin's pupils contracted slightly, understanding that the Heavenly Soul had now aligned to its optimal position—the perfect moment for the Featherflight Pavilion Master to break through to the Nascent Soul realm had arrived.

At this moment, he was summoning the soul of the Ninth Heaven, channeling supreme magical power to guide the celestial soul back from the depths of the boundless void.

"Everyone, be careful."

Eldrin (Person Name) cautioned in a low voice, "The more critical the moment, the greater the caution required."

At this moment, the master of the Featherflight Pavilion was channeling all his energy to break through to the Nascent Soul realm, leaving him utterly incapable of movement. Should demons attack now, they would be forced into a state of passive defense.

Boom—

As they spoke, a massive meteor wreathed in flames descended from the depths of the distant void, its trajectory aimed directly at the Qingluan Mountain.

"It's the 9 Heavens Demon God's Star-Plucking Great Art, quickly activate the Featherflight Guardian Formation!"

An Elder at the Nascent Soul Great Perfection stage from the Feathered Pavilion (Sect) paled drastically, immediately activating a powerful Mountain Protection Array (Formation).

This 9 Heavens Demon God's Star-Plucking Great Art was an immensely powerful grand supernatural ability. Though classified as a grand supernatural ability, its might surpassed even many Half-Step Pure Yang supernatural abilities.

To perform this technique, 1 must draw down the celestial bodies from the 9 Heavens Above for years in advance, awaiting the opportune moment for them to descend and unleash world-shattering power capable of splitting the heavens and cracking the earth.

However, this divine ability also has a significant flaw—it is extremely difficult to strike a Nascent Soul Great Elder. The optimal moment to deploy it is only when the opponent is in closed-door cultivation facing a life-or-death breakthrough.

At this moment, a great demonic power made their move. Initiating the descent of the 9 Heavens Stars years ahead of schedule, they sought to deliver a fatal blow to the Master of the Featherflight Pavilion.

Fortunately, the Feather Flight Pavilion had prepared for this moment and naturally had countermeasures in place. As the guardian formation was activated, they finally managed to block this strike.

Yet facing this strike, Eldrin showed not the slightest hint of relaxation, for he understood this was merely the beginning.

"Attack!"

In an instant, from the distant void, 30 to 40 figures came charging forth in rapid succession.

These individuals were all demon kings and demonic cultivators from every corner of the realm, most harboring deep grudges against the Featherflight Pavilion. They sought to seize this opportunity to eliminate their formidable foe.

As the Demon Lord and the Monster Emperor launched their assault, the True Monarchs of the human race tasked with safeguarding the Dao immediately sprang into action, engaging them in fierce combat.

True Monarch Purpleflame and Eldrin (Person Name) remained motionless, their expressions growing solemn as they gazed into the depths of the void, clearly bracing for a more formidable foe.

Sure enough, 2 figures emerged from the boundless void.

Eldrin (Person Name) looked up and saw a burly man on his right, while to his left stood a youth clad in dark robes.

Heavenly Crocodile Demon Emperor, 5 Venoms Young Master.