Chapter 1632 : Shuqing Daoren

Lior’s gaze flickered slightly, yet he still shook his head and said, "You’ve misunderstood, everyone. I have ascended here from the Haotian Ancient Realm."

"Haotian Ancient Realm?"

Upon hearing this, everyone was momentarily taken aback.

Chen Zutian couldn't help but feel slightly surprised, then asked the immortal beside him, "Did the Immortal Ancestor establish a legacy in the Vast Heaven Ancient Realm?" The other shook his head, replying calmly, "I've never heard of such a thing. Perhaps it was a lineage descendant left behind by Patriarch Yuansheng during his travels across the myriad realms."

Lior listened quietly, offering no further comment.

As the conversation continued among the group, Lior came to understand that this Dao Palace was, to varying degrees, connected to the Chen Immortal Clan. Among them were an elder from the Drifting Snow Palace, the sect master of the Starry Abode Temple, a celestial patriarch from the Violet Realm Dao Palace, and even the 20-seventh celestial patriarch of the Ji Clan Immortal Bloodline.

These individuals were all closely connected to the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization), with cultivation bases having reached at least the late Immortal Ascension stage. Some had even advanced to the half-step Earth Immortal realm.

In contrast, Lior's cultivation level could be considered the most inconspicuous.

"It seems Eldrin's (Person Name) dao lineage has grown truly remarkable." Lior (Person Name) murmured inwardly, just as several figures descended 1 after another before the grand hall.

Everyone looked up, their expressions instantly shifting to ones of profound shock.

Only 3 individuals had arrived, yet each stood as majestic as the sun ascending the heavens, their aura as unfathomable as the deepest ocean abyss.

“Eldrin Extinction, Unity Godlord, and Verdant Edge!” The moment they laid eyes on these 3 figures, everyone’s expressions shifted subtly, revealing uncontrollable delight. They promptly stepped forward, bowing in reverence.

The moment Lior saw the 3 figures, a faint smile unconsciously graced his lips.

Chen Zutian saw that he remained seated without offering a formal greeting, his expression turning profoundly solemn as he declared, “Fellow Daoist, do not linger in daze. This is none other than the Second-Generation Patriarch of the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization).”

As the words fell, fearing he might not grasp the significance of these 3 individuals' identities, Chen Zutian also transmitted a voice message to Lior (Person Name), revealing the backgrounds of these 3 figures.

This Patriarch of Life and Death was an ancient ancestor of the Chen Clan’s Xian generation. His cultivation had reached the Great Perfection of the Earth Immortal realm, placing him among the top powerhouses across the entire Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea.

Elder Qingfeng was none other than the foremost direct disciple of the Ancient Progenitor of the Returning Abyss, a figure standing at the pinnacle even when viewed across the entire Western Mist Divine Abyss Sea.

As for this Divine Lord Guiyi, he is an ancient patriarch of the same generation as the Ancestral Immortal of the Returning Abyss. He simultaneously cultivates the 3 paths of Buddhism, Daoism, and Demonic Arts, having unified them into 1. He stands as a renowned Divine Lord within the Western Aether Divine Abyssal Sea.

At this point, Chen Zutian spoke with immense gravity, "How peculiar. These 3 are figures 1 would normally only encounter within the Ancestral Shrine of the Chen Clan. Why have they come here today?"

At that very moment, the 3 figures approached. They strode past the crowd, ignoring their astonished gazes, and came to a halt before Lior (Person Name).

Kael, who stood at the forefront, gazed at Lior, his throat trembling imperceptibly before he finally spoke: "Kael pays his respects to the fourteenth uncle." "Excellent, excellent."

Gazing upon the 3 figures before him, Lior (Person Name) felt a surge of profound emotions welling up in his heart.

He gently patted Kael's head and sighed, "To think you've come this far. If Eldrin could see you from beyond, he would surely rest with a smile in the netherworld."

Kael gave a slight nod, his gaze resolute as he declared, "If 1 day I can shatter the 10 Heavenly Barriers and attain the Great Dao Fruit of Primordial Unity, I shall rewrite that ancient history and see my father Hugo once more." "I believe that day will come."

Lior let out a soft sigh upon hearing this, then offered an encouraging smile. At this point, he glanced at Chen Ethan and Ye Qingfeng, his lips curling into a faint smile as he remarked, "I still remember back when I faced my heavenly tribulation, the 2 of you had not yet even stepped into the Nascent Soul stage."

"In the blink of an eye, 1 million years have passed, and you have actually reached such heights. Truly, this old man is moved with joy."

Beside them, Sylas Peakblade and Ethan Chen revealed faint smiles. "Thanks to our grand-uncle's blessings, our cultivation has been quite smooth these years." Noticing this, Kael spoke up, "This is no place for lengthy discussions. Please follow me, Uncle."

With that, the 3 of them led Lior (Person Name) all the way up Verdant Chariot Mountain (Location).

Meanwhile, atop Verdant Chariot Mountain (Location), Eldrin (Person Name) was engaged in a profound conversation with a Half-Step Celestial Immortal.

This time, aside from Eldrin's old friends, there were already 5 Half-Step Celestial Immortals who had arrived at Verdant Chariot Mountain.

They were respectively Master Kunxu (Person Name), master of the Kunxu Sea Region; Master Xinghe (Person Name), the sect leader of the Ancient Star River Sect; Master Shuqing (Person Name) of the Haoxu Ancient Domain; and Master Bailian (Person Name) of the White Lotus Sea Region.

These 4 Half-Step Celestial Immortals were all human Half-Step Celestial Immortals from the Xī Qì Shén Yuān Hǎi (Mystical Abyssal Sea of Western Qi).

The Kunxu Sea where Daoist Kunxu resided bordered the Eldrin's 100 Rivers Sea. Over the years, Eldrin (Person Name) had interacted with him on several occasions, making them rather familiar fellow cultivators.

The Starry River Ancient Sect was also located here, with the Starry River Sea and the Abyssal Return Sea lying adjacent to each other.

Daoist Shuqing and Daoist Bailian were even more formidable in strength; both were among the top half-step Celestial Immortals of the human race in the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea. Though Daoist Bailian Li Yu was unskilled in offensive methods and spent his days indulging in composing poetry, he possessed the Grand Unity Immortal Treasure 'Beauty Yu'. This treasure, woven from the silk of immortal silkworms and personally inscribed with his brush, stood as a first-class ancient scroll supreme treasure.

After the fall of Lord Yexu, Daoist Shuqing became the first Half-Step Celestial Immortal among the human race in the Western Aether Divine Abyss Sea. It was said that he had opened 9 heavenly domains—his talent and innate gifts surpassed even those of Lord Yexu, and the depths of his cultivation were unfathomable.

At this moment, the 1 personally received by Eldrin was none other than Daoist Shuqing, renowned as the foremost Half-Step Celestial Immortal among humans in the Western Aether Divine Abyss Sea. "For my humble birthday celebration to warrant the personal congratulations of the top-ranked Half-Step Celestial Immortal among humankind in the Western Aether Divine Abyss Sea—I am truly overwhelmed by such an honor."

In the grand hall, Eldrin conversed with Daoist Shuqing, speaking with considerable courtesy, "Revered Daoist, your mastery has reached the seventh layer of the 9 Revolutions Profound Art—truly a feat cultivated through 30-2 1000 spirit stones and countless hours of meditation. For thousands of years, few have attained such heights. May I inquire about the insights gained from your recent tribulation transcendence?"

Daoist Shu Qing shook his head with a faint smile. "In the vast expanse of the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea, who hasn't heard of Fellow Daoist's feat in opening 12 celestial layers? You stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the Taixu Holy Son as a truly extraordinary genius." "For an old Daoist like me to attend your longevity banquet today, 1 might even say I'm reaching above my station."

At this point, Daoist Shuqing smiled faintly and said, "Had you, fellow daoist, also been backed by a blessed realm, your current cultivation might not have fallen short of the Crowned Son of the Great Void's."

After exchanging pleasantries, the 2 quickly became acquainted.

Seeing the opportune moment had arrived, Daoist Shuqing spoke up: "To be perfectly frank, my visit today isn't merely to offer birthday felicitations. I also wish to seize this opportunity to discuss the matters of the Heavenly Tribulation with you, fellow daoist."

"Oh?"

Eldrin’s gaze flickered subtly, then he said with a light laugh, "We are all human cultivators, after all. It is only natural that we strengthen our bonds and stand together when the Heavenly Tribulation descends."

Daoist Shuqing nodded slightly, pondered for a moment, and said, "During the Dao Calamity, I intend to join forces with a few fellow Daoists from the human race to deal with the half-step Celestial Immortal of the divine race."

"If the Chen Immortal Clan is willing to lend me a hand, then I would gladly offer you, Fellow Daoist, a rare treasure."

Elder Daoist Shuqing spoke as he drew a vial of immortal elixir from his sleeve. Eldrin opened it, his gaze flickering with subtle astonishment before he remarked, "A single Yin-Yang Dao-Comprehending Pill (Spiritual Object). Your generosity is truly remarkable, fellow Daoist."