Chapter 962 : A Sacred Oath for Immortal Scripture

Seeing Master of the Dao Palace speak on myself behalf, Eldrin Chen felt a subtle sense of reassurance settle in his heart.

Seizing the moment, he immediately made a solemn promise: "The value of an Immortal Inheritance scripture is truly immeasurable, and I am well aware that what I offer may not be enough to exchange for such a treasure trove of texts."

"However, I am willing to swear a Great Oath of Reincarnation [a binding vow that transcends lifetimes]. After borrowing the Immortal Scripture [a sacred text containing the profound methods of immortal cultivation], I shall use it solely for reference and will never, under any circumstances, divulge its contents to others."

At this point, Eldrin Chen paused briefly, pondering for a moment before continuing, "Should I succeed in attaining immortality, I will conduct three sessions of Dao Preaching [the act of expounding the profound principles of the Dao] within the Purple Realm, imparting the Immortal Ascension Great Dao [the Great Path of Ascending to Immortality] to all present."

Hearing this, the assembled figures exchanged glances, their lingering doubts finally dispelled.

The Sky-Watching Dao Master nodded, handing a scroll of ancient scripture to Eldrin Chen and saying, "Since the outbreak of the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm, the Immortal's Dao Heritage [the legacy of immortal cultivation arts] within the Purple Realm has been largely lost or destroyed."

"Compared to the survival of our Daoist traditions and the fate of the Purple Realm itself, what significance does a mere Immortal Scripture hold?"

"I believe that even the immortal predecessors who ascended in ancient times, were they to know, would willingly entrust their own legacy Immortal Scripture to Fellow Daoist Eldrin, to aid him in quelling this great calamity once and for all."

The newly appointed Sect Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion also nodded, adding smoothly, "After this battle concludes, I too am willing to lend the sect's Immortal Scripture to Fellow Daoist Eldrin for his perusal."

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The remaining individuals all nodded in succession, with the majority agreeing to borrow the Immortal Scripture.

Seeing their consent, Eldrin Chen felt a slight sense of relief in his heart and immediately said with a smile, "Then we shall await the commencement of this great cataclysm."

A thousand sails converged, ten thousand vessels hung in the sky.

As the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm drew gradually nearer, countless cultivators from the Purple Realm began to converge upon the Cosmic Star Archipelago.

Decades passed in the blink of an eye. Upon the Cosmic Star Archipelago, heroes gathered, and an innumerable host of cultivators had already assembled.

Eldrin Chen and the various Demigod Ancestor gathered upon Sun God Island, quietly awaiting the commencement of the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm, yet their expressions grew increasingly grave without them realizing it.

At their level of cultivation, their spiritual souls could perceive the subtle Heaven and Earth Will [the collective consciousness and fate of the world itself].

As the appointed Millennium [a thousand-year cycle] drew near, Eldrin Chen could clearly sense the Heaven and Earth Will growing progressively weaker with the passage of time.

Upon the world's membrane of the Purple Realm, a faint, flickering fissure had even appeared.

"The World's Primordial Membrane [the protective barrier separating a world from the primordial chaos] had ruptured before. Though it has healed, a hairline crack remains, impossible to fully mend."

Gazing upon the Heavenly Scar before him, Eldrin Chen could not help but frown slightly, gaining a vague understanding of the reason for the Purple Realm's damaged state.

In ages past, when the Purple Immortal Lord cast the Purple Realm adrift into the boundless Primordial Chaos void, this vast world was rent asunder by a colossal entity within that chaos, leaving a massive, gaping wound.

Thereafter, the Extraterrestrial Demon God [a malevolent deity from beyond this reality] continuously eroded it with its True Demon Power [the fundamental, corrupting power of a supreme demon], preventing this Heavenly Scar from healing completely despite tens of thousands of years of recuperation.

Furthermore, as the heavens and earth continued their cyclical motion, this Heavenly Scar would flare up with each passing Millennium [a cycle of one thousand years], providing the Extraterrestrial Demon God an opportunity to tear it open anew.

Now that the Heavenly Scar was flaring up once more, the optimal moment for the Extraterrestrial Demon God to rend it open again had arrived, which naturally caused everyone present to wear expressions of grave solemnity.

This time, however, something was strange. That Extraterrestrial Demon God had yet to make its move.

No one knew how much time had passed when Peng the Roc Demon Sage furrowed his brow and could not resist asking, "The Heaven and Earth Will [the collective consciousness and natural order of the world] has begun to return, and the Heavenly Scar is gradually being suppressed. It has already missed the prime opportunity to tear the scar open."

"What scheme could it possibly be plotting, to remain inactive even now?"

Upon hearing this, everyone's brows knitted in unison, their faces etched with deepening concern.

The Sky-Watching Dao Master performed a series of rapid calculations with his fingers. After a moment, he spoke. "The Calamity Demon God's Second Nascent Soul [a duplicate, independent spiritual core cultivated by powerful beings] was severed, and its contingency plan, the Demonic Lotus [a sinister artifact born of demonic power], has already been destroyed. Even if it acts now, it is unlikely to achieve any significant result."

"Since he has not yet made his move, it is likely he has chosen to forgo this opportunity and is biding his time for the next."

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before nodding slowly. "If the Extraterrestrial Demon God [a supreme demonic entity from beyond this realm] refrains from acting now, it undoubtedly harbors a grander scheme. We must not let our guard down."

"That is most likely the case."

The Master of the Dao Palace stroked his long beard thoughtfully, pacing a few steps before speaking. "If my deduction is correct, the Extraterrestrial Demon God is amassing its strength, awaiting a single, decisive moment to turn the tide of this war."

"And that moment…"

At this point, the Master of the Dao Palace paused, his gaze shifting meaningfully towards Eldrin Chen. Find this and other novels at https://audio-novel.com.

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted dramatically upon hearing this. He drew a deep breath and stated, "It is waiting for the moment I attempt my Immortal Ascension [the final, perilous breakthrough to become an Immortal], to strike me down with a single, fatal blow!"

The gathered Ancient Ancestors all paled, their faces a mask of sudden dread.

The path to Immortal Ascension is fraught with unimaginable peril. At the critical moment of breakthrough, a cultivator must devote their entire being, every shred of focus and power, leaving not a single iota of strength for defense.

If the Extraterrestrial Demon God were to strike in that precise, vulnerable instant of Eldrin Chen's ascension, who within the Purple Realm [a vast and powerful cultivation realm] could possibly stand against it?

Thinking of this, Ancestor Black Tortoise spoke with immense gravity, "At this very moment, the Extraterrestrial Demon God [a supreme demonic entity from beyond this world] is undoubtedly weaving a hundred schemes, preparing a final gambit at any cost, lying in wait to deliver a fatal blow the moment you ascend to immortality."

"In ages past, the reason Jiang the Sovereign Emperor succeeded in his immortal ascension was because Eastern Sovereign sacrificed myself to bear the tribulation in his stead."

"With the means currently at our disposal within the Purple Realm [the current name for the primary world of cultivation], and lacking a guardian of the same caliber as the ancient Eastern Sovereign, who among us could possibly withstand the Extraterrestrial Demon God?"

At these words, even the many Ancient Ancestor present turned pale, their hearts momentarily seized by a sense of helplessness.

Setting aside the fact that the Purple Realm currently had no second Eastern Sovereign, even if such a figure were to appear in this age, the cost of sacrificing them would be far too grievous.

Furthermore, with the precedent of the Eastern Sovereign's sacrifice already set, the Extraterrestrial Demon God would surely not be deceived again. Attempting to trick the fiend as the Eastern Sovereign once did would likely prove impossible.

This realization left the assembly adrift in uncertainty, their minds clouded by doubt and confusion.

"Alas!"

Finally, it was Master of the Dao Palace who broke the heavy silence, sighing as he spoke. "Do not trouble yourselves overmuch. If we commit our full strength, a sliver of hope may yet remain."

"What do you mean, Senior?" Lin Tianqi's eyes sharpened, and he could not help but ask.

Master of the Dao Palace [the supreme leader of a major cultivation sanctuary] gave a slight nod and began to explain in detail, "If pushed to its absolute limit, the Eight Trigrams Immortal Refining Formation [a legendary formation designed to refine even immortals] should be capable of withstanding a single strike from an Extraterrestrial Demon God [a powerful demonic entity from beyond this world]."

"The Seven Treasures Gourd Formation [a formation powered by seven mystical treasures] and the Big Dipper Seven Stars Formation [a formation drawing power from the seven stars of the Big Dipper], if both unleashed at their full might, should also be able to block one attack from an Extraterrestrial Demon God."

"If we were to deploy our grand formations and defend with all our strength when the time comes, perhaps there remains a sliver of a chance to resist."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen furrowed his brow. Although the Seven Treasures Gourd Formation and the Big Dipper Seven Stars Formation were profoundly profound, each required seven Primordial Spirit, Late Stage [the advanced stage of the Nascent Soul realm] cultivators to act as the formation's core pillars to unleash their full power.

Yet within the Purple Realm [a vast and ancient cultivation realm], Primordial Spirit, Late Stage cultivators were exceedingly rare to begin with. How incredibly difficult would it be to cultivate fourteen such individuals to serve as the formation's core?

After much contemplation, Eldrin Chen began to speak, "I possess a pill known as the Yin-Yang Enlightenment Pill [a supreme elixir that harmonizes the forces of Yin and Yang]. This pill is refined by combining the profound mysteries of the Pure Yin Flower [a spiritual flower of pure Yin essence] and the Pure Yang Fruit [a spiritual fruit of pure Yang essence]. For a Primordial Spirit, Early Stage Dao Lord [a title for a master of the Dao], consuming it is sufficient to advance their cultivation by two minor stages."

"At present, I have no time to personally open the furnace for alchemy. I must therefore request that Senior Dao Palace refine several batches. Please deliver them to the Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator] of the Star Palace [a major celestial sect] and to the Masters of the Seven Treasures Gourd [the seven guardians of the legendary treasures]."

I will conclude the chapter here today and retire early, aiming to adjust my sleep schedule. Tomorrow, I shall rise early to continue writing. Good night. For uninterrupted reading, go to AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.