Chapter 825 Fulfilling the Wish

Within the great hall, a pool of golden water shimmered, and at its center grew 3 divine golden lotuses of extraordinary splendor.

Upon seeing the pond and the precious lotus, Eldrin's gaze sharpened slightly as he remarked, "The Golden Lotus of Merit, the Purifying Water of Buddha's Light."

Needless to say, the golden treasure lotus in this pond was none other than the renowned Merit Golden Lotus of the Tranquil Spirit Temple.

Buddha's Radiance Purification Water is an exceedingly rare divine liquid. Originally a scarce sixth-grade divine water, it has been cleansed for generations by the eminent monks of Tranquil Spirit Temple through the luminous power of Buddhist artifacts. Within its essence, a wisp of Buddha-nature has faintly taken form.

This water possesses extraordinary divine properties, capable of cleansing a cultivator's mind and soul, while also greatly suppressing their inner demons and demonic nature.

Had Kael obtained this water back then, he might have been able to cleanse his demonic nature directly, sparing himself the torment of being ceaselessly scoured by the waters of the long river.

However, at this moment, what concerned Eldrin the most was still this Golden Lotus of Merit.

Among these 3 golden lotuses, 1 had reached the Middle Sixth Tier, another was at the Lower Sixth Tier, while the remaining 1 had not yet matured, merely at the Fifth Tier.

That mid-sixth-grade Golden Merit Lotus possessed boundless potential, likely capable of advancing to a high sixth-grade level. Eldrin understood that even the Tranquil Spirit Temple would never willingly surrender such a treasure to him.

His gaze then fell upon the 6 lower-grade treasure lotus, and he inquired, "I wonder what treasures I would need to exchange for this artifact?"

"There is indeed an item in your possession that we require."

Zen Heart Divine Monk nodded and spoke, "The Snow Lotus of the Celestial Mountain in your hand is an exceedingly rare treasure born of heaven and earth, and it can be exchanged for this Golden Merit Lotus."

"Heavenly Mountain Snow Lotus?"

Eldrin’s brow twitched slightly. After a moment of contemplation, he still handed the Tianshan Snow Lotus to Zen Heart Divine Monk.

The Zen Heart Divine Monk accepted the Tianshan Snow Lotus, then plucked the Golden Merit Lotus and handed it to Eldrin (Person Name).

Having exchanged for the Golden Merit Lotus, the group could finally count their wishes fulfilled.

This journey was far smoother than anticipated, bringing a faint surge of delight to Eldrin’s heart.

Eldrin smiled faintly, rising to bid farewell to Zen Heart Divine Monk. "My gratitude for your hospitality on this visit, Divine Monk. Should you ever journey to the Eastern Wastelands, I shall fulfill my duties as host."

"Patron, please wait a moment."

The Zen Heart Divine Monk detained the group for a moment, then scooped a ladle of Buddha’s Light Purifying Water and handed it to Eldrin, saying, “Take this back with you. It may prove of some use.”

"This..."

Eldrin (Person Name) froze for a moment before blurting out, "Was this entrusted by the Divine Monk of Heavenly Tribulation?"

"Patron, there is no need to inquire further." Zen Heart Divine Monk shook his head, merely reminding impassively, "This water can cleanse the soul, yet it carries a trace of Buddha-nature."

"If you lack the confidence to subdue the Buddhist nature, you must exercise caution in its use."

Eldrin nodded, retrieved the Lesser Yin Divine Water, and spoke, "I still have 1 portion of Lesser Yin Divine Water suitable for alchemical use. I propose to exchange it for this Buddha's Light Purification Water."

Zen Heart Divine Monk accepted the Lunar Yin Divine Water and said no more, silently escorting the 3 individuals out of the Tranquil Spirit Temple.

After leaving the Silent Spirit Temple, Qing Ji (Person Name) glanced back at the ancestral Buddhist sanctuary and took a deep breath. "It seems the Tribulation Transcending Monk (Cultivation Title) might have discerned something, which is why he deliberately laid down contingency measures."

"Perhaps."

Eldrin took a deep breath, his pupils revealing a grave intensity.

When a Demigod Ancestor (Cultivation Realm) exchanges blows with an Outer Realm Demon God, the scale of their confrontation likely transcends mortal comprehension.

Perhaps this was, in essence, the Purple Realm contending with the Outer Demons. For that Demigod Ancestor (Cultivation Realm) could align his will with the heavens, able to perceive the intentions of heaven and earth through the veils of fate.

Now, the actions of these ancient patriarchs might very well be part of a grand scheme—a subtle maneuver in the cosmic struggle between the will of the Violet Realm's heavens and the extraterrestrial demon gods.

Even now, despite possessing combat prowess at the Nascent Soul level, he was merely half a pawn at best—they wouldn't even grant him the right to know the truth.

Perhaps it was because his cultivation level was too low, and knowing too much would ultimately change nothing.

More possibilities existed, or perhaps it was because they feared the Outer Demons might see through the hidden schemes of the Purple Realm’s will of heaven, and thus were unwilling to reveal the truth to them.

Even Eldrin suspected that these Demigod Ancestors might only possess fragmented understanding of many truths themselves—merely piecing together glimpses of heavenly secrets obtained through deciphering the will of providence, then gradually setting their schemes in motion.

"In the end, I'm still far too weak."

Eldrin shook his head. If his cultivation could rival that of the Demigod Ancestor, enabling him to heed the will of heaven and earth, he might have been able to perceive the profound mysteries of the great tribulation through the veils of fate.

This would afford far more opportunities to lay the groundwork, unlike the present circumstances where 1 could only drift as a speck of dust amidst the cataclysm, lacking the means to reshape heaven and earth.

At this thought, Chen Nai's gaze grew increasingly profound.

He soared across the vast heavens, his gaze sweeping over the boundless expanse of sky and earth. Suddenly, an intense desire to grow stronger surged within him, accompanied by an unyielding, heroic spirit.

"It's still not enough. I must become stronger."

"3 1000 years hence, I shall vanquish all demons and vow to ascend as an immortal."

Having obtained the Golden Merit Lotus, the group no longer wished to linger in the Extreme Northern Ice Plains. They traversed several ancient domains before finally arriving before an oasis.

That day, Yu Qingyan couldn't contain her joy and said with an irrepressible smile, "Once we reach the oasis ahead, I'll be able to take the teleportation formation to the Central Ancestral Domain."

Hmm.

Eldrin (Person Name) gave a slight nod, yet a trace of frost flickered deep within his gaze.

But there, before the oasis ahead, a tall monk had appeared out of nowhere, blocking the path.

The man hovered mid-air, his gaze turning frosty as the group approached. "After stealing this venerable monk's Vajra Consorts, did you truly believe escape would be so effortless?"

Kumarājīva (Person Name).

Yu Qingyan’s face paled, a flicker of shock and fury crossing her features.

She glanced at Eldrin, took a deep breath, and said, "Brother of the Returning Abyss, you should go back. At worst, I’ll end my own life here and now."

"There's no need for such trouble."

Eldrin shook his head, then stepped forward with a frosty gaze.

He stepped forward with an icy demeanor and spoke, "Do you intend to block my path?"

"Your Excellency is reputed to be the foremost Nascent Soul cultivator of the Violet Realm." Archpriest Jiumo's gaze turned frosty, a mocking smile playing on his lips. "Surrender my Vajra Maiden, and I shall permit your departure."

"Clang—"

His answer was a blinding sword radiance. In an instant, the dazzling Heavenly River Ren Water Sword descended with overwhelming force, cleaving straight toward Venerable Jiumo.

Who would have thought that the Eldrin Divine Monk would let out a cold sneer, his body radiating a brilliant golden light. With palms pressed together in a prayer gesture, he actually trapped the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss between them.

Arhat Golden Body?

Lyra's expression shifted slightly as she immediately summoned the Tianxu Immortal-Slaying Sword and swung it down.

The Divine Monk Jiumo had cultivated a Vajra Indestructible Body of the Arhat. Empowered by pure yang magic power, he actually withstood the Pure Yang Immortal Sword completely unscathed.

With a furious roar, he transformed into a 6-Armed Vajra Arhat, smashing through all incoming spiritual treasures. Only then did he sneer contemptuously, "A mere Nascent Soul junior, inflated by hollow praises—do you truly believe you can contend against a Divine Soul?"