Chapter 1019 : Ancestral Echoes in the Void

"Hmm—" [a low, resonant hum]

Upon hearing this, Void-Refining Immortal [a title for a powerful immortal] could not help but have his expression change drastically. It had been ninety thousand years since he had Ascended to Immortality [reached the highest realm of cultivation and become an immortal]. This was the first time he had heard news regarding the Purple Realm [a specific realm or world in the cosmology] and the Ji Clan [a prominent cultivation clan]. This filled him with immense shock. Unable to contain himself, he looked at the group, his voice a mixture of astonishment and joy as he asked, "This old man is indeed Lianxu Ji. Could it be that you have Ascended to Immortality [achieved immortality and transcended to a higher realm] from the Purple Realm?"

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen and the others exchanged glances, unable to suppress the joy that appeared on their faces.

A moment later, it was Lyra Jiang who stepped forward, cupping her hands in salute. "This junior is Lyra Jiang. My mother was a member of the Ji Clan lineage."

"A descendant of the Jiang family…"

Void-Refining Immortal was overcome with boundless delight, a look of wild elation breaking across his features.

He scrutinized each of them carefully before finally speaking, his voice thick with emotion. "Since you have managed to Ascend to Immortality, it seems the great calamity I foresaw has been quelled."

"Quickly, tell this old man, what is the current state of the Purple Realm?"

"Yes, the great calamity has indeed been pacified."

Eldrin Chen began to recount the tale, narrating the experiences of the Purple Realm over these many years. As he spoke of the successive cataclysms that had plagued the realm for tens of thousands of years, and of the generations of seniors who had sacrificed themselves to face those calamities, Void-Refining Immortal's countenance shifted again and again, a storm of emotions passing over his face. Find this and other novels at audio-novel.com (official site).

After Eldrin Chen finished recounting everything, Void-Refining Immortal [a title for an immortal who refines the void] sighed and said, "Alas, such a calamity... this old man..."

With a sigh in his heart, Void-Refining Immortal began to narrate the events of the past. It turned out that long before Purple Realm [a specific realm in the cultivation world] was exiled, Void-Refining Immortal had already divined that the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic event of immense scale] was imminent and that he himself would find it difficult to withstand.

Therefore, tens of thousands of years in advance, he laid down various contingency plans and left behind the Abyssal Depths Divine Iron [a mythical metal forged in the deepest abyss] to serve as a final resort for Purple Realm in the face of the impending cataclysm.

Ultimately, at the moment Purple Realm was cast into exile, he could only ascend to the Immortal Realm in great haste.

Yet, what he never could have anticipated was that the method used by the Purple Immortal Lord [the sovereign lord of the Purple Realm] to exile Purple Realm was so profoundly astonishing. It subtly disrupted the fabric of infinite space, causing him to ascend not to his intended destination, but into the heart of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [a vast and powerful immortal domain].

And this newly ascended Void-Refining Immortal, by sheer fortune, arrived just in time to witness the perfect opportunity presented by the final meditation and passing of the Crimson Dragon Ancient Ancestor.

Seizing the chance, he claimed an Immortal Island [a floating island imbued with immortal energy] for himself and settled down within the Crimson Dragon Sea [a sea region named after the Crimson Dragon]. From there, his cultivation journey proceeded smoothly, all the way to the Fourth Level of Immortal Ascension [a high stage of immortal cultivation].

He had long resigned himself to the belief that there was no possible way to ever find Purple Realm again. Who could have imagined that now, after tens of thousands of years had passed in what felt like a blink, he would once more receive news of Purple Realm?

Thinking of this, Void-Refining Immortal looked at the group and declared, "Excellent, excellent. Regardless of the circumstances, since Purple Realm remains unharmed, my heart is finally at ease."

Upon hearing his words, the group all smiled faintly. To encounter a sage from their homeland here in the Immortal Realm [the higher plane of existence where immortals reside] was, without a doubt, a cause for genuine joy and comfort.

Eldrin Chen drew forth the Heavenly River Flood Water Sword and could not help but smile as he said, "Speaking of which, the forging of this sword was only possible thanks to the immortal treasury left behind by you, Senior. Consider this a karmic debt this junior owes you."

"There is no need for that," the Void-Refining Immortal [a title for a powerful immortal who refines the void] quickly waved his hand, a wry smile on his face. "This Abyssal Depths Divine Iron was my means of repaying the Violet Karma [a profound and weighty karmic bond]. It pales in comparison to your merit in vanquishing the Demon God."

"Consider this my final contribution to the Purple Realm. That you obtained it is your own fortune and opportunity."

Having said this, the Void-Refining Immortal's expression turned grave once more as he spoke. "Now that you have established yourselves in the Crimson Dragon Sea, there is a matter you must learn of sooner rather than later."

"Within the Immortal Realm, there exists the concept of the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial occurring every million years], the Dao Tribulation [a tribulation testing one's comprehension of the Dao, occurring every ten million years], and the Calamity Tribulation [an epoch-ending calamity occurring every hundred million years]."

These tribulations are part of the cyclical Dao of Heaven and Earth. Each time a tribulation erupts, unless sheltered by a mighty Ancient Ancestor of the immortal path, multitudes of immortals face the calamity of falling.

The Void-Refining Immortal explained methodically, his countenance deeply solemn. "The Great Tribulation occurs once every million years, the Dao Tribulation once every ten million years, and across the vast eons of time, there is one Calamity Tribulation. Our luck is rather poor—the next Great Tribulation is merely sixty thousand years from now."

"An Immortal Domain Great Tribulation..."

Eldrin Chen's face registered shock, and he instinctively exchanged a glance with the companions at his side.

He drew a deep breath and inquired, "May I ask, Senior, how does one survive such a tribulation?"

Void-Refining Immortal [a title for an immortal who refines the void] gazed deeply at him for a moment, then extended three fingers and said, "First, observe fate's fortune. Second, observe accrued merit. Third, observe one's methods and skill."

"Fate's fortune, accrued merit, methods and skill..."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, frowning as he asked, "Please, enlighten me."

Void-Refining Immortal [a title for an immortal who refines the void] nodded slightly and began to explain in detail, "What is meant by 'fate's fortune' is the sheltering providence of vast and majestic destiny."

"It is said that within an Earth Immortal Blessed Land [a sacred realm inhabited by Earth Immortals], a Blessed Land [a sanctified realm of concentrated spiritual energy] possesses the power to anchor and stabilize this fortune, capable of sheltering its disciples and followers through a Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial of fate and cultivation]."

"Those rare Grotto-Heaven [a secluded paradise realm, a higher order of sacred space] are even more isolated from the world. They can gather tremendous currents of fortunate energy, allowing them to seal their mountains and withdraw from the world when a Dao Tribulation [a tribulation targeting one's fundamental Dao path] descends, vastly increasing the likelihood of surviving it." This chapter is provided by audio—novel.com. Support the original.

"Legend holds that within the halls of the Celestial Court [the heavenly bureaucracy governing immortals], or within the grand sects anchored by a Great Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal of the Great Luo realm], there exist supreme treasures of fortune that anchor their destiny. Even the eruption of a Calamity Tribulation [a widespread calamity and tribulation] finds it difficult to shake their foundations."

Void-Refining Immortal [a title for an immortal who refines the void] spoke calmly, a note of yearning entering his voice, "It is also said that an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from primordial chaos, possessing innate laws] can also anchor one's fortune. Obtaining such a treasure ensures one's personal fortune does not dissipate, preventing one from becoming a target for the tribulation's reckoning."

"Such beings, as long as they do not personally involve themselves in the tribulation's strife or encounter an immeasurable Calamity Tribulation [a widespread calamity and tribulation], are almost impossible to fall or perish."

"Blessed Land [a sanctified realm], Grotto-Heaven [a secluded paradise], supreme treasures of fortune, Innate Spiritual Treasure [a primordial treasure]..."

Eldrin Chen listened quietly to the words of Void-Refining Immortal, falling into deep contemplation. He faintly perceived the wondrous nature of Fortune [the metaphysical luck or destiny of a being or entity].

Seeing this, Void-Refining Immortal continued, "All beings under heaven possess Fortune. Sects and Immortal Clans also possess collective Fortune. However, when a Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic, world-shaking calamity] descends, this Fortune drains away with terrifying speed."

"Without a treasure to anchor Fortune, or the protection of a Grotto-Heaven [a hidden, self-contained paradise realm] or Blessed Land [a land imbued with potent spiritual energies], it is nearly impossible for an ordinary Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] to rely solely on their personal Fortune to survive such a cataclysm."

"If the power of Fortune is sufficiently concentrated, it can coalesce into Fortune Dao Gold. It is said that refining Fortune Dao Gold can aid Earth Immortals [immortals bound to the earthly realm] and even Heaven Immortals [higher immortals of the celestial realms] in breaking through their cultivation bottlenecks."

"Furthermore, this substance can transform into an Immortal's personal Fortune, increasing their chances of surviving tribulations. It can be said to be a treasure coveted even by Earth Immortal Progenitors [the founding ancestors of Earth Immortal lineages] and Heaven Immortals alike."

"Fortune Dao Gold!"

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly. He had long heard of Fortune Dao Gold.

Fortune Dao Gold and Incense Fire Celestial Silver were among the most commonly mentioned rare treasures of the Immortal Realm. He simply hadn't realized they were so precious. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but ask, "Might I inquire about the value of this Fortune Dao Gold? What is one Liang-weight [fifty grams] of Fortune Dao Gold worth?"

"What is its value?"

Void-Refining Immortal shook his head with a bitter laugh. "That Setting Sun Blessed Land is guarded by an Earth Immortal Progenitor, boasts nearly one hundred Immortals, and commands millions of disciples and followers. It is considered a hegemon in its own right."

"Yet, even for such a glorious Blessed Land, it takes a full A Millennium of Time to condense a mere Qian-weight [five grams] of Fortune Dao Gold [a legendary metal that embodies the essence of fortune and destiny]."

Eldrin Chen could not help but offer a bitter smile. Ten Qian-weight [fifty grams] make one Liang-weight [fifty grams], so that single Qian-weight of Fortune Dao Gold was little more than a sliver of gold. He had only just arrived in the Immortal Realm [the higher realm of cultivation and immortals] and possessed but a single Immortal Mountain [a sacred mountain imbued with immortal energy]. Whether he chose the path of an Immortal Clan [a lineage of cultivators bound by blood and legacy] or sought to establish a Sect, amassing enough Fortune Dao Gold before the impending cataclysm was nothing short of a fool's dream. Noticing Eldrin Chen's expression, Void-Refining Immortal shook his head with a light laugh. "Do not underestimate that single Qian-weight of Fortune Dao Gold. Its value is truly extraordinary—likely enough to purchase a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a pinnacle-grade enchanted artifact of immortal rank]." For the best reading experience, visit @udio-novel.com.