Chapter 914 : A Realm's Hope Ascends

"Celestial Immortal Great Power [a supreme existence among Immortals, a master of profound cultivation]..."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Venus could not help but reveal a look of profound yearning.

Although he prided himself on being a rare, peerless prodigy within the Purple Seal Realm, his greatest aspiration had always been to reach the Ascendant Immortal Realm.

Yet, even the step of Ethereal Ascension [the process of transcending mortality to become an Immortal] seemed as difficult as scaling the heavens for him, its hope vanishingly slim—let alone the legendary Earth Immortal or even the Celestial Immortal Realm.

One must understand that an Earth Immortal [an Immortal who opens their own inner world] who opens their own heaven and earth is a supreme existence of the World-Opening Patriarch level, one who can establish their own lineage and be revered as an ancestor even among Immortals.

The Celestial Immortal [the pinnacle of Immortal cultivation] is the ultimate extreme among Immortals, a Great Power-level supreme existence within the Immortal Realm. Throughout all the ages of the Purple Seal Realm, among the countless Immortals who have ascended, none besides the Purple Seal Immortal Lord have ever achieved this.

Thinking of this, Jiang Venus took a deep breath and said, "If Eldrin the Patriarch truly can break through to the Celestial Immortal Realm, perhaps the Purple Seal Realm will no longer need to fear the covetous gazes of others."

"At that time, the Path Marker [a mystical object that anchors a realm's position in the cosmos] of the Purple Seal Realm might be re-anchored. The Immortal Patriarchs of our various sects could then find the Purple Seal Realm once more, leaving a final legacy of grace for our descendants."

Xuan Qingyi nodded in agreement upon hearing this. The path to Immortality was incomparably arduous, a journey that defied the heavens themselves.

For a cultivator to rely solely on their own power to cross this threshold was akin to scaling the heavens—a feat achieved only by those whose talent and brilliance could startle the Immortals themselves. This chapter appears courtesy of audio_novel.com.

Moreover, if an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and ascended to a higher plane of existence] mentor is willing to spare no expense in nurturing a junior, and that junior proves to be sufficiently talented, then the possibility of that junior achieving immortality [ascending to become an Immortal] increases dramatically.

Having pondered this, Xuan Qingyi shook her head once more and said, "Achieving Celestial Immortal [the foundational realm of true Immortals] is far from easy. This path is by no means guaranteed to be smooth sailing."

"Let us not even speak of the trials beyond Immortal. Merely the Tribulation [a heavenly trial or calamity faced by cultivators to test their cultivation and resolve] that awaits within the Purple Seal Realm [a specific cultivation world or realm] is itself a rugged and treacherous road for Eldrin the Patriarch."

"Indeed."

Jiang Venus also sighed, then nodded in agreement. "To prevent the leakage of information, that Outer Realm Demon God [a powerful demonic entity from beyond this world] used a Demonic Path [the cultivation arts and methods associated with demonic forces] supreme treasure to completely seal off the Purple Seal Realm. This act can be described as severing heaven from earth, utterly cutting off the path of ascension for any Immortal from the Purple Seal Realm."

"Even if Senior Eldrin were to achieve Ethereal Ascension [a state of spiritual elevation and readiness to transcend the mortal realm] within this world, he would still be unable to summon the Ascension Guiding Immortal Light [a divine radiance that guides ascended beings to the Immortal Realm] to fly up to the Immortal Realm [the higher realm where Immortals reside]. He must first slay that Outer Realm Demon God and shatter the blockade formed by the Demonic Path supreme treasure before he can ascend."

The quiet exchange between a True Dragon [a being of pure draconic lineage and immense power] born from the purest essence of a Supple Wood Azure Dragon [a specific type of dragon associated with the Wood element] and a peerless genius of the Sword Path [the Dao or Way of the Sword] from the Central Continent [the central landmass of this world] was spoken in mere whispers, yet the words they uttered in those few sentences caused the nearby Demonic Path cultivator to listen with profound gravity.

These secrets were known only to a few Primordial Spirit Path Lord [cultivators who have reached the Primordial Spirit realm and established their own Path] within the Purple Seal Realm and to the direct successors of the most elite Path Lord Sacred Land [holy lands established and ruled by powerful Path Lords].

He himself had merely inherited a legacy from a True Lord [a cultivator who has attained the True Lord realm] tradition. His knowledge and experience were far inferior to that of a successor from such a top-tier Path Lord Sacred Land.

Hearing these secrets for the first time caused his expression to grow increasingly somber.

Concerning the Outer Realm Demon God [a malevolent entity from beyond the known cosmos], under such a cataclysmic Tribulation [a world-shaking calamity or heavenly trial], even a Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a supreme cultivator whose spirit has reached its primordial state] is but a mere pawn on the board.

Even Eldrin the Way Lord [the revered master of the profound path], who has achieved Ethereal Ascension [a state of transcendence and spiritual elevation], cannot recline aloof in the Nine Heavens Above [the highest celestial realms] and watch idly. He must still enter the fray and fight to the death, for only by surviving the Tribulation can he ascend to the higher realms.

"The path of immortality is arduous, as difficult as scaling the heavens themselves!"

The Demonic Path [a cultivation art associated with demonic or unorthodox practices] cultivator murmured softly, yet he could not help but feel concern for Eldrin the Way Lord.

At that very moment, a soft, resonant hum echoed through the void. The Demonic Path cultivator instinctively looked up.

There, atop the peak of Clear Source Mountain, a single Verdant Lotus [a mystical lotus plant symbolizing purity and enlightenment] had taken root and manifested from the Path-Field [a field of spiritual energy cultivated for enlightenment]. Before his eyes, it visibly transformed into a Lotus Throne [a throne formed from a mystical lotus, a seat of power and enlightenment].

Then, motes of immortal light gathered and coalesced, forming the figure of a White-robed Man who appeared seated upon the Lotus Throne.

The newcomer was clad in robes white as snow, his countenance divine, his posture tall and graceful. His eyes held the depth of abysses and the brilliance of stars, while wisps of immortal mist swirled around his form.

In that instant, the Demonic Path cultivator felt as if the figure before him was an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality]. Merely sitting there in meditation, he exuded an aura of transcendent grace, utterly removed from the Mortal Dust [the mundane world of ordinary existence].

"This junior pays his respects to the Patriarch [a venerable clan or sect leader]."

After a moment of profound silence, the assembled True Lords [cultivators who have reached the Infant Soul stage] promptly prostrated themselves, each speaking with utmost reverence.

Eldrin the Patriarch [the founding ancestor of the Chen Clan] calmly accepted their obeisance. Only after the ritual of respect was complete did Eldrin Chen gesture with a raised hand and say, "All of you, rise."

"We thank the Patriarch."

Watching as everyone stood, their faces alight with fervent excitement, Eldrin Chen gave a slight, approving nod.

Those gathered to hear the Dao lecture this time numbered over three thousand Infant Soul True Lords alone, with the remaining Golden Core and Violet Sanctum Cultivators [Foundation Establishment stage cultivators] being almost countless.

Among these three thousand True Lords, more than one hundred were at the Half-Step Primordial Spirit stage. The foremost row of over ten individuals, in particular, were each a Primordial Spirit Seed [a cultivator with the potential to break through to the Primordial Spirit realm]. Your portal to cultivation novels: https://audio-novel.com.

And among these, the most exceptional were Jiang Venus, Xuan Qingyi, Kunpeng Child, the Demonic Path [a cultivation path that harnesses demonic or malevolent energies] practitioner, and Clear Heart Path Master.

While others merely had the *potential* to break through to Primordial Spirit [the realm of the spiritual core], Eldrin Chen sensed that these five were highly likely to cultivate all the way to Primordial Spirit Late Stage or even achieve a state beyond Primordial Spirit Great Perfection.

Of this group, Jiang Venus had comprehended the Venus Sword Intent [a profound sword concept embodying the essence of the planet Venus] even before reaching the Primordial Spirit realm. His innate talent in the Sword Path [the Dao of the Sword] was in no way inferior to Surging Wave Sword Immortal's and could be said to rival that of Heaven Abandoned Lin himself.

Xuan Qingyi was a disciple of the Black Tortoise Patriarch, while Kunpeng Child was the direct descendant of the Kunpeng Demon Sage. Both possessed the exceedingly rare Mythical Immortal Seed constitution [a physique of legendary potential], granting them immense confidence in their future cultivation, with a high probability of reaching Primordial Spirit Late Stage and beyond.

The Demonic Path cultivator was someone Eldrin Chen had rescued by chance in the past. This person's innate talent was originally ordinary, yet unexpectedly, he first delved into demonic cultivation and then achieved a profound enlightenment to emerge from it. Such a circumstance is exceedingly rare in this world.

The Demonic Path Patriarch, Longgu Path Master of the Purple Seal Realm, had once walked this very path. Regrettably, he was never able to achieve that complete and profound enlightenment, which is why he remained stuck at the Primordial Spirit 6th Tier without any further progress, ultimately leading to his demise within the Tribulation.

Regardless, for the Demonic Path cultivator to have comprehended and penetrated this path, his future prospects are likely immeasurable.

Compared to the others, the Clear Heart Path Master possessed only the potential for the Golden Core realm in his youth, far less dazzling than his peers. When he broke through to the Infant Soul realm, he merely forged an Earthly Path Infant Soul.

However, after this person attained enlightenment in the State of Dustless Path Heart [a state of spiritual clarity where the cultivator's Dao-heart is free from worldly dust and attachments], his Dao-heart became nearly flawless, making it exceedingly difficult for external matters to disturb his mental state. The possibility of failure when breaking through cultivation realms was greatly reduced.

Thus, although his foundation was somewhat lacking, once he breaks through to the Primordial Spirit Realm, he can make up for most of that deficiency. His future achievements will likely reach at least the Primordial Spirit Late Stage.

"Five seeds for the Primordial Spirit Late Stage... it seems our Purple Seal Realm will have worthy successors," Eldrin Chen mused.

These thoughts flashed through Eldrin Chen's mind in the span of a lightning strike, and a trace of satisfaction appeared on his face.

He withdrew his gaze and then spoke, "I am Returning Abyss, having cultivated the Dao for over two thousand five hundred years. Today, I impart the Dao upon this Green Chariot Mountain, but there are some matters that must be clarified beforehand."

"My purpose in imparting the Dao is solely to illuminate the path forward for all living beings of Purple Seal and to strengthen the power of the cultivators from every clan within the Purple Seal Realm, so that we may jointly withstand the impending Demonic Abyss Great Tribulation [a prophesied cataclysmic event where demonic forces surge from the abyss]."

"All of you, young friends, are the finest talents of your generation within the Purple Seal Realm [a vast and storied cultivation world]. By attending this lecture today, each of you may gain valuable insights."

"However..."

At this point, Eldrin Chen paused, his expression turning grave as he continued: "However, should any of you, after gaining enlightenment from this lecture, dare to commit acts that enrage both heaven and mortals—such as the bloody sacrifice of living beings—"

"Then, even if you flee to the very Horizon [a legendary, unreachable distance] and the Sea's End [the mythical end of all oceans], I, this humble one, will assuredly not show leniency." Find thousands of chapters at audio-novel*com.