Chapter 888 Hatching the Phoenix Egg

This 5-colored misty aura, known as the '5-Colored Cloud Veil,' was a pure yang spiritual treasure forged by the 5 Venoms Ancestor through refining the 100 poisonous miasmas of the Southern Wastelands. It contained lethal toxicity and could corrode the protective spiritual energy of cultivators.

After the 5 Venoms Young Master broke through to the Nascent Soul stage, he was bestowed this treasure by the 5 Venoms Patriarch and had always cherished it as his most prized possession.

At this very moment, with a single strike, the effect proved truly remarkable. A majestic 5-colored mist enveloped the void, ceaselessly corroding Eldrin’s 2 Forms Divine Aura and depleting the spiritual power within him.

"A bit of trouble."

Eldrin's brow furrowed slightly. This was his first time confronting a Primordial Spirit Daoist without any assistance, and he distinctly sensed how troublesome these cultivators could be.

Such beings can sense the heavens and earth through their primordial souls, capable of tearing through the void to escape in an instant. Without a spatial spiritual treasure to suppress them, even a Primordial Spirit, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm) expert would find it exceedingly difficult to slay them—truly a troublesome affair.

Fortunately, tearing through the void was an extremely mana-consuming feat even for a Primordial Spirit Dao Lord, making it impossible for the opponent to sustain such tactics indefinitely in battle.

"He can tear through the void to escape, making it nearly impossible to slay him."

Eldrin (Person Name) channeled the 2 Polarities Divine Aura to hold back the 5-Colored Cloud Barrier while devising a strategy to counter his opponent.

In an instant, Eldrin had made up his mind: "Since that's the case, there's no point in continuing this fight. It would only expose my trump cards. Better to let him retreat in the face of overwhelming odds."

"Clang—"

In an instant, Eldrin summoned the Pure Yang Fire, engulfing the heavens as it relentlessly scorched the 5-Colored Cloud Barrier.

Then Eldrin instantly made his move, summoning the Green Abyss Sword. With a metallic ring, it sliced directly toward the 5-Poison God-Slaying Sword.

The 5 Poisons Sword of Immortal Execution, already at a disadvantage while locked in combat with the Heavenly River Ren Water Sword, suffered a devastating blow when struck sideways by the Green Abyss Sword (Magic Treasure).

"Crack—"

With a crisp crack, the Scorpio Immortal-Slaying Sword among the 5 Poisons Immortal-Slaying Swords splintered, riddled with countless fissures.

"Ah, damn it!"

Witnessing his life-bound spiritual treasure sustain damage, the 5 Poisons Young Master’s face instantly turned ashen.

Although the 5 Venoms Sword of Immortal-Slaying possessed remarkable power, its material composition was far inferior to the Pure Yang Immortal Sword. Should the clash continue, it would likely shatter into oblivion.

At this thought, Venomfiend Prince realized he couldn't subdue Eldrin. A trace of bitter resentment colored his voice as he spat, "Well played, Abyssal Return Daoist! Truly living up to your title as the foremost Nascent Soul expert. Today, I've witnessed your prowess."

"But this matter between us is far from settled. Once I refine the 5 Venoms God-Slaying Sword to the realm of Pure Yang, I shall return to settle this score with you."

As soon as the 5 Poisons Young Master finished speaking, he immediately retrieved his treasure, tore through the void, and departed.

Watching the 5 Poisons Young Master flee, Eldrin did not give chase. Though the young master had spoken fierce words, he had already suffered a hidden loss.

To elevate all 5 of the Venomous Soul-Piercing Swords to the Pure Yang realm would require consuming 5 pieces of Pure Yang Divine Gold. Forget about the 5 Venoms Young Master himself—even his master, the 5 Venoms Patriarch, would find it exceedingly difficult to gather such a quantity.

However, the 5 Venoms Immortal-Slaying Sword is a set that must consist of 5 immortal swords to unleash its full power. If only 1 or 2 of the swords are upgraded, their potency would pale in comparison to pure-yang spirit treasures of the same tier.

Therefore, Eldrin (Person Name) paid no heed to the 5 Poisons Young Master's threats. When the time truly came, the combined might of his Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) might very well prove no weaker than his opponent's.

After all, the opponent's 5 Venoms Immortal-Slaying Sword was only nourished by a single spiritual root of the cultivator. The cultivation base and primordial essence that the cultivator had tirelessly refined day and night were all dispersed and consumed among the 5 immortal swords, drastically diminishing the power they could obtain.

Eldrin’s Celestial Departure Twin Swords were both his life-bound immortal blades. Each was nourished by a spiritual root and further tempered day and night by the esoteric powers of Pure Yang Fire and Profound Abyssal Water, rendering their might truly unparalleled.

To return to our story, after repelling the 5 Poisons Young Master, Eldrin (Person Name) summoned his sword radiance and soared toward the Dao Palace Holy Land.

He traveled via teleportation arrays and swiftly returned to the Eastern Wastelands (Location).

After returning to his clan, Eldrin immediately entered the Sea of Blazing Flames.

In previous years, Lyra returned to Ji Province carrying the Nirvana Red Lotus and the Phoenix Egg, transplanting them into the Inferno Sea of Flames. Now, Eldrin wished to see if he could restore the damaged foundation of this Phoenix Egg.

At that moment, the Old Clan Leader noticed his return and approached. Gazing at the phoenix egg within the earth vein, he remarked, "Since the Nirvana Red Lotus and this phoenix egg were transplanted here, they've managed to survive—though barely—by drawing nourishment from the infernal flames of the Pyre Abyss earth vein."

"However, this place remains merely a quasi sixth-grade fire vein for now, still insufficient to revive the Phoenix Egg."

Listening to the old clan leader's words, Eldrin nodded. After observing for a moment, he remarked, "I've deduced that nourishing it with Primordial Purple Qi should be able to restore the foundation of this phoenix egg."

"Very well."

The old clan leader breathed a sigh of relief before pondering thoughtfully, "How do you intend to handle this Phoenix Egg?"

Speaking of how to handle the phoenix egg, Eldrin couldn't help but frown.

Logically speaking, this phoenix egg was profoundly mystical, accompanied by a supreme treasure like the Nirvana Immortal Lotus, making it the ultimate vessel for cultivating a second primordial spirit.

However, this was ultimately a calamity-averting treasure left by an immortal. If used to cultivate a second primordial spirit, it would likely incur immense karmic repercussions.

Moreover, the true form of Immortal Phoenix Fire in the celestial realm appears to have already perished. Refining this phoenix egg under such circumstances would likely bring no favorable outcome.

If the Phoenix Immortal had no further contingencies, then they might have completely severed all hope for the Immortal’s reincarnation through the tribulation.

If the Fire Phoenix Immortal had other hidden schemes, then refining this phoenix egg into a second primordial spirit would instead carry the risk of being possessed.

At this thought, Eldrin contemplated for a long while before speaking: "Legends say that within the Central Ancestral Domain, there exists a Divine Soul sect known as the Beast Taming Sect. They possess a method to form contracts with Divine Soul monsters."

Within the sacred grounds of the Dao Palace, the master of the Dao Palace also kept an immortal crane demon ancestor at the Nascent Soul realm, who might possess similar techniques.

"Why don't I make a trip to the Dao Palace Sacred Land later and see if I can obtain the method for forming a contract with demonic beasts?"

At this point, Eldrin couldn't help but reveal a flicker of longing in his expression.

The master of that Dao Palace rode upon a crane, a mount possessing cultivation at the Nascent Soul realm. A single steed of such caliber was enough to overawe an entire region's Dao Lord sacred ground. Such was his transcendent and majestic aura.

If he could raise a celestial phoenix, how much more magnificent would that be, and what a majestic sight it would be.

This was no wretched creature born from the evolution of mere mortal bloodlines like the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor or Azure Dragon Demon Ancestor, but rather a manifestation of the life essence blood of an Ascendant Immortal Phoenix. For over hundreds of thousands of years in the Violet Realm, it had gestated before finally taking form.

Such supreme immortal avian and divine beasts, once born into the world, would possess at least the cultivation base of the Nascent Soul Realm. They would face virtually no barriers in their cultivation until reaching the very threshold of Ascension.

For the cultivators of the mortal realm, is not the ultimate goal of cultivation to ride dragons and phoenixes, ascending to immortality in ethereal transcendence?

At this thought, Eldrin glanced at the phoenix egg before him, a faint delight shimmering in his eyes as he murmured, "I shall mend your foundation and aid you in hatching completely."

"Such a great kindness merits you becoming my celestial steed in the future, does it not?"

Eldrin finished speaking, then turned his gaze to the fire phoenix egg and said, "If you disagree, just shake your head."

Phoenix Fire Egg: "..."

Seeing the phoenix egg remain motionless, Eldrin nodded in satisfaction and said, "Since you remain silent, I shall take it as your tacit agreement."