Chapter 995 : The Verdant Consort's Ascension Trial

Verdant Consort [a powerful female cultivator and consort] heard this and replied with a smile, "Husband, neither you nor I are ones to settle for mediocrity."

"Although I consumed one Immortal Rank [a supreme grade] Azure Lotus Seed [a legendary spiritual seed] to cultivate the Laws of the Dao [profound principles governing reality], I still possess one Lunar Immortal Jade [a mystical jade imbued with lunar essence]. With its wondrous properties, my chances of successfully Cultivating Dao Fruit [forging the core of one's cultivation path] remain at least thirty to forty percent."

"Faced with such a path to Ascending to Immortality [transcending mortality and achieving immortality], if I do not seize this chance and strive, I fear I would regret it for the rest of my life."

Eldrin Chen listened, a faint smile gracing his lips as he nodded. "Well said. We cultivators must press forward with unwavering courage. You will undoubtedly succeed in this breakthrough."

Once her resolve was firm, Verdant Consort wasted no time. She immediately retrieved the Lunar Immortal Jade and entered seclusion to begin condensing her Dao Fruit [the crystallized essence of one's cultivated Dao].

Aided by the Lunar Immortal Jade, her seclusion was not prolonged. After merely thirty-some years, radiant auroras began gathering across the Firmament [the vault of heaven], a clear sign her Dao Fruit was taking form.

"At last, it is done."

Eldrin Chen lifted his gaze, watching the convergence of the vast Tribulation Clouds [heaven-sent clouds that bring tribulation lightning], and gave a satisfied nod.

From within the Seclusion Chamber, Verdant Consort stepped forth, ascending into the sky. Her eyes met his for a fleeting moment, a silent declaration that myself was in no way inferior to Lyra Jiang.

With the assistance of the Immortal Treasure [a treasure of immortal grade] Azure Dragon Stirring the Sea Sword, the Verdant Consort's Immortal Ascension Tribulation [the heavenly trial to ascend to immortality] passed, fraught with peril yet ultimately overcome. This chapter is provided by audio-novel . com. Support the original.

And at the very moment Verdant Consort was undergoing her tribulation, Lyra Jiang emerged from seclusion within the Central Ancestral Domain, drawing down her own Immortal Ascension Tribulation [the cataclysmic heavenly trial required to ascend to immortality].

In comparison, Lyra Jiang's Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the most formidable form of heavenly punishment, manifesting as divine lightning] was even more terrifying. Yet, with the Eastern Sovereign Bell hovering above her head and the borrowed power of Eldrin Chen's Heavenly Separated Twin Swords, she successfully weathered the storm of heavenly judgment.

Within such a brief span, the Purple Realm gained two more Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and achieved immortality], sending waves of joyous tears throughout all living beings under the heavens.

Countless elder cultivators were moved to profound emotion. With choked voices, they made their way to ancestral shrines to offer incense and prayers, personally informing their forebears of this glorious news, believing the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [the great calamity born from the Demonic Abyss] would finally meet its end.

After Verdant Consort and Lyra Jiang transcended their Heavenly Thunder Tribulation, they bestowed blessings upon the myriad beings of the Purple Realm before returning to Spirit Lake Isle.

"My loves!"

Within Spirit Lake Isle, Eldrin Chen gazed upon the two peerlessly beautiful Immortal women before him, a rare surge of heartfelt emotion welling up within his chest.

From the very beginning of his cultivation journey to this very day, his greatest dream had been to walk side-by-side with his Dao companions, ascending the path to immortality together.

Now, time had flowed like a swift river. In the blink of an eye, several Millennium had passed, and the dream of his youth was finally coming to fruition.

"Soon," he murmured, resolve hardening in his eyes. "Once we slay the Demon God, fulfilling the ambition of these many Millennium, we shall ascend together."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, then gathered both women into his embrace, speaking with heartfelt relief, "Now that the three of us have jointly attained Ascending to Immortality [the state of becoming an immortal being], we shall never again have to endure the agony of life and death parting."

"Mmm…"

Lyra Jiang gave a slight nod, yet her gaze drifted towards Verdant Consort.

She saw that Verdant Consort's eyes were fixed upon Eldrin Chen, and within their luminous depths flickered a hint of vernal longing.

A faint tremor passed through Eldrin Chen's heart. Though his bond with Verdant Consort ran deep, for the sake of the grand strategy to eradicate the Demon God, he had refrained from intimate relations with her for these many Millennium [a period of one thousand years].

Now, with Verdant Consort's breakthrough into Ascending to Immortality, the profound purity of her maidenly Yin essence [the feminine, receptive principle of vital energy] was nothing short of earth-shattering. This was the perfect moment for Dual Cultivation [a practice where two cultivators harmonize their energies for mutual advancement].

With this thought, he wrapped an arm around Verdant Consort's slender waist and slowly guided her into the Cultivation Cave.

Eldrin Chen awoke from the depths of Dual Cultivation, his gaze falling upon Verdant Consort. Her immortal beauty was absolute, every inch of her skin flawless like divine jade, stirring a gentle ripple of awe within him.

For Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality], Dual Cultivation knows no count of years. They had been lost in tender entanglement for an immeasurable span, yet the allure of her Verdant Lotus Immortal Consort physique still held him in profound captivation.

Sensing the surging Immortal Essence Power [the purified, potent energy of an immortal] within his body, Eldrin Chen gave a slight, satisfied nod.

This session of Dual Cultivation [a cultivation method where two partners harmonize their energies] yielded him immense gains. The vast and potent Primordial Yin energy [the feminine, receptive life-force] of the immortal maiden was drawn into him, causing his Immortal Essence [the foundational energy of an Immortal] to surge by over forty percent. His cultivation base broke through in one fell swoop, reaching the second level of the Ascension Immortal Realm [the realm immediately following ascension to immortality].

Progress within the Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality] realm is notoriously slow. For many Immortals, tens of thousands of years may pass without a single breakthrough in their cultivation layer.

Yet Eldrin Chen had only recently broken through. He had not even had time to ascend to the Immortal Realm [the higher plane of existence for Immortals] before advancing to the second level of the Ascension Immortal Realm. This alone spoke volumes of the astonishing harvest he had reaped.

With this thought, he drew Verdant Consort into his embrace and said with a smile, "With your aid this time, my confidence in our ability to vanquish the Demon God [a powerful, malevolent deity of demonic origin] has grown by several degrees."

Following this great leap in cultivation, Eldrin Chen faintly sensed that the very heavens and earth of the Purple Realm [a major cultivation world] were finding it increasingly difficult to bear his presence.

Thus, he summoned the cultivators of his clan and called upon the various Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a master who has formed a Nascent Soul, a powerful spiritual avatar] of the Purple Realm to Verdant Chariot Mountain for one final session of Dao Preaching [the act of expounding upon the profound truths of the Dao, the fundamental principle of existence]. For uninterrupted reading, go to audio . novel . com.

This Dao Preaching lasted for nine days and nine nights. Eldrin Chen expounded upon the Immortal Ascension Great Dao [the supreme path leading to ascension and immortality], and all who listened reaped bountiful rewards.

When the Dao Preaching concluded, Eldrin Chen looked upon the assembled Nascent Soul Dao Lord before him and could not help but nod inwardly in satisfaction.

Through these years of recuperation and growth, the number of Nascent Soul Dao Lord within the Purple Realm had gradually been recovering.

This was especially true in recent years, as Eldrin Chen's sessions of Dao Preaching had bestowed grace upon many of the Beings of the Purple Realm [the collective inhabitants of the Purple Realm]. This ushered in an era of explosive growth for Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, precursor to the Nascent Soul] cultivators. As a result, the realm now boasted over two hundred Nascent Soul Dao Lord.

Thinking of how Purple Realm [a major cultivation world] was gradually recovering its former glory, a sense of solace arose in Eldrin Chen's heart.

"The mortal world churns like dust, seas transform into mulberry fields."

"Unconsciously, this venerable one has been cultivating for over five thousand eight hundred years."

After the Dao Preaching [a grand lecture on the profound truths of cultivation] concluded, Eldrin Chen could not help but sigh and speak.

He let out a soft sigh, his tone a mixture of relief and profound reflection. "Now, this venerable one's cultivation has surpassed the mortal limits. The Purple Realm can no longer contain this old man."

"Three days hence, this old man shall depart the Purple Realm and journey to the source of the great calamity to settle our fates with the Extraterrestrial Demon God [a malevolent deity from beyond this world]."

"After this parting, I fear we shall meet no more in this life. I urge you all to cultivate diligently, so that one day we may reunite in the Immortal Realm [the realm of ascended immortals]."

"Ancient Ancestor!" The assembled cultivators prostrated themselves, their faces etched with fervent passion. "We wish to follow you, Immortal [an honorific for a supreme cultivator], to that Demonic Abyss [a chasm of demonic energy] and slay the Demon God [the leader of the demonic forces] this very day!"

"There is no need."

Eldrin Chen refused them all, his voice preternaturally calm. "Immortals and mortals are separated by a chasm. For you to intervene in a war of gods and demons would be to seek your own demise."

"Do not make a meaningless sacrifice. Remain within the Purple Realm."

"If..." His voice faltered for a moment before he finally spoke: "If we fail, you may yet become the final embers of hope."

"Ancient Ancestor!"

The multitude cried out in urgency, wishing to say more, only to find that Eldrin Chen had already vanished without a trace.

Eastern Wastelands, Myriad Ruins Ancient Domain, Flaming Prison Sea of Fire.

Beyond the endless Flaming Prison Sea of Fire, Eldrin Chen stood in silent vigil.

He gazed upon the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire for a long time, as if a thousand words swirled within him, yet none seemed fit to be spoken.

Only after a great while did a long, drawn-out voice finally emerge from within the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire: "Young Eldrin, there is no need for farewells, no need for sorrow."

"Slaying the Demon God is your destiny."

"Regardless of whether we meet again after this day, Old Granduncle will always be proud of you."

"Go, go now..."

Eldrin Chen remained silent, turning away in quiet resolve.

As he departed, a sudden intuition stirred within him. He glanced back and saw Silas Chen standing in a shadowed corner, his gaze fixed upon him in silent farewell. Access the full story on https://audio-novel.com.