Chapter 882 Another Battle Against Tianmo(being)

The current Eldrin, in terms of pure offensive power alone, might already rival the ninth level of the Nascent Soul.

His magical power, however, fell considerably short, and his techniques lacked the versatility of those at the ninth level of the Nascent Soul.

However, Eldrin knew full well that once he compensated for his deficiency in magical power, he would gradually unleash the true might of several Pure Yang divine abilities.

To get back on track, after testing the might of the Great 5 Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder, Eldrin did not linger in the void any longer.

He transformed into a flash of lightning, returning to the Spirit Lake Continent in the blink of an eye.

At this moment, Lyra and the others had already emerged from seclusion. Seeing him return, she smiled and said, "It seems you've gained the most from this endeavor."

Eldrin sensed the auras of the several individuals and couldn't help but reveal a faint smile. "This period of secluded cultivation has finally borne the fruits I desired," he remarked.

Hearing this, everyone could not help but smile.

After consuming the precious elixir this time, everyone's cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds.

Lyra possessed an exceptionally profound spiritual power. Like Eldrin, she had only advanced by a single layer in cultivation, yet she had successfully mastered the 5-Colored Divine Light—a supreme divine ability. Her combat prowess had already improved by leaps and bounds.

Qing Ji and Lila (Person Name) progressed by leaps and bounds, cultivating relentlessly until they reached the third level of the Nascent Soul realm.

Upon reaching this realm, the 2 now possessed spiritual power no weaker than that of a Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage (Cultivation Realm). They were capable of consecrating the Azure Ruins Vessel (Magic Treasure) and the Icesoul Immortal Ribbon (Magic Treasure)—2 supreme-grade Pure Yang spirit treasures.

They had now successfully refined 2 top-grade Pure Yang Spirit Treasures, giving them some means to contend with a Primordial Spirit, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm) expert.

At this thought, Eldrin felt a measure of confidence in the upcoming battle.

He gave a faint smile and said, "Now that we have broken through, it is time for us to make our move."

"Just so." Lyra also nodded, yet added, "But 6 Desires, Ji Xuan Yin, and 9 Rivers have only recently broken through to the Nascent Soul realm. They haven’t had time to consolidate their cultivation—should we wait a little longer?"

"We can delay no longer."

Eldrin shook his head and spoke, "If we act now, it would be over a dozen years earlier than the time agreed upon with the master of the Endless Sky Pavilion back then."

"Surely not only the master of the Edgewater Pavilion would be caught off guard, but even the Outer Realm Demons would be utterly unprepared."

The others nodded in agreement upon hearing this, and Lila said, "Then let us immediately notify all fellow Daoists and prepare to raid the Starry Lake Ancient Domain."

After making their decision, the group immediately split up to take action.

Eldrin personally journeyed to the Eastern Sea cultivation realm, paying successive visits to the Horizon Ocean Pavilion and the sacred land of Dorian.

The remaining individuals then exchanged greetings with the various Dao Lords from the Eternal River Sanctuary, the Stellar Palace, and other sacred grounds, convening all Dao Lords to jointly deliberate upon matters of great import.

Thus, several months passed in the blink of an eye, and numerous Dao Lords of the Eastern Wastelands once again gathered atop the Guyun Mountains.

"My heartfelt gratitude to all of you for gracing us with your presence today."

Within the main hall of Gu Yuan Mountain, Eldrin gazed at the seated Dao Lords and could not help but smile as he began to speak.

Present aside from the 5 Dao Lords of the Chen family were 3 Dao Lords from the 3 Veins Immortal Alliance: Seraphina Qu (Person Name), Yan Purple Princess, and Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name).

In addition to the 8 3 Meridians Immortal Alliance Dao Lords, various sacred grounds of the Eastern Wilderness also contributed their efforts. The Long River Sacred Land sent Dao Lord Haoyuan, the Lin Immortal Clan dispatched Dao Lords Zixiao and Xuanhe together, while the Star Palace was represented by Xuan Yue the Celestial Enchantress and the Lord of Yaoguang Star.

Beyond the Eastern Wastelands (Location), the Frostfall Palace dispatched Immortal Ling Shuang (Person Name), while 2 Primal Spirit Dao Lords (Cultivation Rank) arrived from the Central Ancestral Domain (Location).

16 Nascent Soul Dao Lords.

Eldrin murmured inwardly, his confidence in securing victory in this battle growing by several more degrees.

Yet the others remained unaware of their true capabilities. Ling Shuang Xianzi (Person Name) still felt uneasy at heart as she asked, “Fellow Daoist, how confident are you in this upcoming battle?”

"To deal with the demons of Star Lake Ancient Domain," Eldrin declared with confidence, "this is more than sufficient."

The Dao Lord of Violet Heaven nodded, yet shook his head as he replied, "If it were merely the Starry Lake Ancient Domain, we would have nothing to fear."

"However, I fear that if the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor, the Blood Demon Ancestor, and that Black Lotus Demon Embryo intervene, the situation may turn dire."

Eldrin nodded upon hearing this, but after a moment, he still spoke up: "The Black Dragon Demon Ancestor intends to let others fight while he reaps the spoils—he likely won’t intervene easily."

"However, as a precaution, I have invited Saint Dorian to stand guard with the Refining Immortal Furnace."

"As for the Blood Demon Ancestor and the Black Lotus Demon Womb, I have already requested the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk and the Glazed Palace Master to deal with them. They will absolutely not be able to interfere in our battle."

Everyone nodded upon hearing this. The Eldrin stroked his long beard and asked, "In that case, when exactly shall we make our move?"

Eldrin’s gaze sharpened as he rose to his feet. “If this is a surprise attack, we must strike swiftly and decisively—catch them completely off guard.”

"The day of the great battle is today."

The group resolved to strike, aiming to deal a swift and devastating blow to the Outer Demons and reclaim the Star Lake Ancient Domain.

On this day, the 16 Dao Lords tore through the void and journeyed toward the Star Lake Ancient Domain. Before long, they arrived discreetly at the territory of the Extra-Dimensional Demonic Clan within the Star Lake Ancient Domain.

"Ahead lies the Blood Demon Island."

Gazing at the Blood Demon Island ahead, Eldrin spoke with serene composure.

The so-called Blood Demon Island was originally a human sacred land in the ancient Star Lake Domain, later shattered within the Abyss of Demons.

Over a 100 years ago, after the demonic race seized this place, they restored it into a forbidden ground for demonic cultivation, which also became the frontline stronghold of the demonic race.

Among the crowd, Daoist Haoyuan, who cultivated the Great Divine Eye technique, carefully examined the scene for a moment before speaking. "All 15 extraterrestrial demons are present here."

Lyra frowned slightly and said, "There's a sixth-level formation here. Breaking through won't be easy. If we allow it to hold for 10 days to a fortnight, I fear complications may arise."

"Rest assured, I've long been prepared."

Just then, the Hall Master of the Stellar Sanctuary spoke up. He produced a dazzling treasure talisman and declared, "This is a sixth-tier, superior-grade Array-Breaking Talisman. We possess only a handful of such treasures within our Stellar Sanctuary, yet it is more than sufficient to breach this formation."

"Good."

A flicker of joy rose in Eldrin's heart as he declared, "I shall stabilize the void. You need only focus on breaking the formation."

Boom—

The Lord of the Starry Sky Hall nodded slightly. With a flick of his sleeve, he activated the Array-Breaking Treasure Talisman, sending it crashing toward the Blood Demon Island in a thunderous surge.

The might of this talisman surged with overwhelming grandeur, like the descent of celestial stars from the 9 heavens. With but a single strike, it shattered the sixth-tier formation of Blood Demon Island.

"Damn it!"

Ambushed so abruptly, the hearts of the Outer Realm Demons lurched. Instinctively, they sought to tear through the void and retreat.

But it was already too late. A treasure mirror radiating Yin-Yang immortal light hovered in the void, sealing away the entire expanse of heaven and earth.

"Eldrin, you insolent brat!"

Where the treasure appears, its master is near. Though Eldrin (Person Name) had yet to strike, the moment the Yin-Yang Magnetic Treasure Mirror materialized in the sky, countless Outer Demons (Cultivation Creature) paled in terror.

Eldrin now stood as 1 of the pinnacle existences in the Violet Realm, his methods so overwhelmingly domineering they were rarely seen in this world. Only those at the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage could possibly contend with him.

Chapter 1 The biting cold wind howled across the icy plains, whipping fine snow particles into a swirling dance. A lone figure trudged through the knee-deep snow, his tattered grey robes flapping violently in the gale. This was Lin Feng, a cultivator of the Profound Frost Sect, though currently, he looked more like a frozen corpse than a practitioner of the mystical arts. His fingers, blue from the cold, clutched a small leather pouch containing his last 3 spirit stones. "Just a few more miles," he muttered through chattering teeth, his breath forming icy clouds before him. "The Frostfall City should be beyond this ridge." Suddenly, a thunderous roar echoed through the mountains, followed by a brilliant flash of crimson light that painted the snow-covered peaks in bloody hues. Lin Feng's eyes widened as he sensed the overwhelming spiritual pressure descending from the sky. "An immortal's descent!" he exclaimed, immediately dropping to 1 knee in respect. From the swirling vortex of clouds emerged a majestic figure robed in flowing white silk, standing atop a magnificent 7-colored cloud. This was Elder Bai, 1 of the revered immortals of the Northern Glacial Palace. His presence alone made the very air tremble with power. "Rise, young cultivator," Elder Bai's voice resonated with an otherworldly calmness. "What brings you to these forbidden peaks during the Great Frost Season?" Lin Feng rose cautiously, keeping his head respectfully lowered. "Honored immortal, this humble 1 seeks the Frozen Heart Lotus to save my master from the Soul-Freezing Poison." Elder Bai's eyes, which held the wisdom of countless centuries, narrowed slightly. "The Frozen Heart Lotus only blooms once every 1000 years, guarded by ancient ice spirits. Even Core Formation experts would hesitate to face them. You are merely at the 8th level of Qi Condensation." "I have no choice, venerable 1," Lin Feng replied, his voice steady despite the fear gripping his heart. "My master took me in when I was but an orphan. I would rather die trying than watch him perish." A faint smile touched Elder Bai's lips. "Such loyalty is rare in these times." He waved his sleeve, and a shimmering jade slip appeared floating before Lin Feng. "This contains the method to bypass the ice spirits. Consider it... a test of your determination." Before Lin Feng could express his gratitude, the immortal and his colorful cloud vanished as suddenly as they had appeared, leaving only a faint scent of plum blossoms in the air. With renewed hope, Lin Feng continued his journey, the jade slip clutched tightly in his hand. As night fell, he found shelter in a small cave and examined his meager possessions: the 3 spirit stones, a basic cultivation manual, and now the mysterious jade slip. He focused his spiritual sense on the slip, and ancient characters flowed into his mind: "The Art of Concealed Vitality - a technique to hide 1's life force from elemental spirits. To practice this, 1 must..." Hours passed as Lin Feng immersed himself in the technique. The cave grew colder, but a warm energy began circulating through his meridians. Suddenly, a system notification appeared before his eyes - something that had never happened before in all his years of cultivation: [ Ding! Host has encountered a fortuitous event! ] [ Analyzing compatibility with unknown cultivation technique... ] [ Technique identified: Art of Concealed Vitality (Heaven Grade) ] [ Integration complete! Host has mastered the technique to Beginner Level! ] Lin Feng stared in disbelief. A system? Here? In the mortal world? Before he could process this development, another notification flashed: [ New Quest: Retrieve the Frozen Heart Lotus ] [ Objective: Reach the Summit of Eternal Frost within 3 days ] [ Reward: 10,000 system points + 1 random treasure chest ] A determined glint appeared in Lin Feng's eyes. With this unexpected assistance, perhaps saving his master wasn't impossible after all. He gathered his belongings and stepped back into the blizzard, his figure soon swallowed by the raging snow.