Chapter 1001 The Path to Immortality

, Treading the Path of Eternal Blue Jiang Huang smiled faintly as he spoke, yet his primordial spirit was gradually dissolving into light, as if approaching its final moments.

Eldrin unleashed his full power, summoning vast celestial energy to shield the youth’s soul in a desperate attempt to preserve his life. Yet he soon realized that defying the heavens to alter 1’s fate remained beyond his grasp—all he could do was delay the inevitable dissolution into the Dao.

"Silly child, spare yourself this futile effort."

Jiang Huang shook his head, glanced at Lyra (Person Name), and said with a gentle smile, "So you are Dangmo's child, my grandchild?"

Grandfather!

Watching Emperor Jiang’s primordial spirit gradually dissolve into the Dao, Lyra (Person Name) felt a faint tremor in her heart.

Though she had never met the man before her, he was already her last remaining blood relative in this world.

She had thought herself alone in this world, yet now she had regained what was lost—only for this reunion to become their final farewell.

"Such is the whims of fate. You needn't grieve over it."

Lord Jiang, however, seemed quite at ease, as if detached from all worldly concerns.

He gazed calmly at the group and after a moment smiled faintly. "Though I have attained immortality in this lifetime, the path I've walked remains incomplete."

"To enter the cycle of reincarnation and undergo another tribulation might allow 1 to surpass their current life—this may not necessarily be a bad thing."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin felt a slight heaviness in his heart. Reincarnating for another lifetime sounded simple in theory, yet proved far more arduous in practice.

Unlike mortals, immortals are bound by the laws of heaven and earth in their cycle of reincarnation, and the mystery of the womb they experience becomes far more profound.

Likewise, the more powerful the immortal, the more difficult it becomes to restore memories of past lives.

Though Emperor Jiang had now attained immortality, once he entered the cycle of reincarnation, he would likely have to wait until achieving immortality again to regain his memories.

Without the memories of achieving immortality in this life, whether the next Jiang Emperor could ascend again remained shrouded in uncertainty.

Of course, immortals are inherently blessed with great fortune. Once they undergo rebirth, they often emerge as children of destiny, their talent and comprehension destined to shake the heavens and earth. Even if they cannot achieve immortality in their next life, they would likely become the most dazzling and peerless Dao Lords.

Like the Tribulation Transcendent Monk of Tranquil Spirit Temple, who is suspected to be the reincarnation of a celestial Buddha. Even in his youth, he could be described as dazzlingly brilliant. By the time he reached the age of 20, he had already cultivated to the Purple Mansion realm. Though his age was less than half that of the Dao Palace Master, his cultivation level rivaled the master's fame.

Indeed, over the past nearly 10 1000 years, the emergence of several transcendent figures like Emperor Jiang and Emperor Dong had eclipsed his unparalleled radiance, casting a slight shadow upon his legacy.

Otherwise, with the Tribulation Transcension Monk's peerless talent, he might have become the most likely candidate in tens of thousands of years to achieve immortality or Buddhahood.

Speaking of reincarnation, Emperor Jiang remained utterly composed. As a Ninth Heaven Immortal, he possessed innate pride and self-assurance, holding unwavering confidence in attaining immortality once more in his next life.

At this moment, his primordial spirit had grown utterly ethereal. Though he held no fear toward sublimating into the Dao, his gaze lingered on Eldrin before he finally gave a slow nod and spoke.

"I wish to tread upon the cycle of reincarnation, yet the Netherworld is no easy path to traverse."

"After you ascend, I would be obliged if you could visit the Netherworld and send me through the cycle of reincarnation."

Eldrin nodded upon hearing this.

At his level of cultivation, Eldrin could deduce all causes and effects in the span of a single breath.

With a celestial foundation as astonishing as Jiang Huang’s—a 9 Heavens Immortal—his spiritual roots were overwhelmingly profound, and the essence of his soul was so formidable that even ghost immortals of the Netherworld would covet it.

Without the protection of an immortal, should 1 enter the Netherworld and catch the covetous eye of a ghost immortal, it is far from certain they would pass peacefully into the cycle of reincarnation.

At this thought, Eldrin nodded and said, “Grandfather, rest assured. After I ascend to the Immortal Realm, I will personally visit the Netherworld.”

Hmph!

Emperor Jiang nodded. In the end, his Primordial Spirit completely merged with the Dao, leaving only a wisp of his origin soul infused within the immortal sword.

Witnessing Jiang Huang's complete demise, Eldrin (Person Name) carefully sheathed his immortal sword before surveying his surroundings, realizing the great calamity had finally drawn to a close.

Now that the Outer Realm Demon God had completely perished, the Abyss of Calamity, deprived of the Demon God’s personal control, was no match for the Violet Realm, despite its earth-shattering power.

The extraterrestrial demons in the Abyssal Chasm were utterly defeated, retreating deep into the chasm's depths, completely outmatched by the cultivators of the Violet Realm.

Now that the 3 of them had their hands free, they personally took action and eliminated 90-9 percent of the demonic tribes within the Demon Abyss before finally ceasing their assault.

3 days later.

Before the Sky Scar, by the Abyssal Abyss.

A million celestial vessels soared across the sky, while hundreds of millions of cultivators lifted their heads, their faces radiant with boundless joy as they gazed upon the 3 figures within the 9 Heavens Above (Time & Distance).

In the 9 Heavens Above (Time & Distance), 3 celestial beings stood eternal: Eldrin (Person Name), Qing Ji (Person Name), and Lyra (Person Name).

At this moment, Eldrin reclined high above the 9 Heavens, enveloped in immortal qi that swirled around him like a celestial sovereign gazing down upon the mortal realm, silently observing the multitudes of living beings beneath his feet.

Since the Outer Realm Demonic Gods began their assault on the Violet Realm, this world had endured an unbroken cataclysm spanning 86,314 years.

"Over these years, heroes have risen across the Violet Realm. Generation after generation of sages marched to their deaths in battle, ultimately securing for us this achievement—the complete quelling of the cataclysm."

"In this battle, you marched forth to face death and slay demons. Whether you perished amidst the cataclysm or vanquished the fiendish hordes, each of you has achieved unparalleled merit."

High in the void, Eldrin spoke softly.

His voice was calm, yet it resonated like divine scripture, echoing across the vast expanse of heaven and earth.

His gaze swept over the assembly, and he gave a slight nod. "For such meritorious deeds, each of you deserves a reward."

"Hum."

As his voice faded, billions of immortal rays erupted from his form, transforming into a shower of celestial light that scattered across the void.

At this moment, the 3 Immortals struck simultaneously, casting divine radiance that enveloped hundreds of millions of miles of void. Countless cultivators bathed in this celestial light, feeling as if they were on the verge of ascension, their very souls beginning to drift into ethereal transcendence.

No 1 knew how much time had passed. All the cultivators felt their spiritual power growing increasingly refined within their bodies, while their soul essence became purer than ever. Vaguely, it seemed the path forward in their cultivation had finally been unveiled.

At that very moment, Eldrin (Person Name) withdrew his immortal essence from the void and calmly declared, "Now that I have attained immortality, I can no longer set foot within the Violet Realm."

"In reciprocation for the karmic debt owed to heaven and earth for nurturing all life, this sovereign shall take the Abyss of Demons as foundation, harvesting hundreds of millions of spiritual resources from the demon race to forge an Ascension Path."

Eldrin murmured softly, and after a moment, he spoke: "Once this path is forged, I shall erect 7 celestial steles along it, each inscribed with the profound methods spanning from Qi Refining to the Primordial Spirit realm. At its terminus, I shall carve 3 immortal legacies: the Celestial Body, the Dao Fruit, and the Laws of Heaven—each a path to ascension."

"If your destiny is sufficient, when you reach the end of the immortal path, you may perhaps find the opportunity to attain immortality."

Eldrin (Person Name) narrated with vivid clarity, illuminating the path to immortality before vanishing into the void.

Countless cultivators were left with expressions of ecstasy. For those with immortal legacies, the Path to Immortality might not hold much significance, as they already possessed the heritage of immortals. Although Eldrin's legacy was far more powerful, it was by no means the sole path to ascension.

Yet across the world, countless cultivators with shallow foundations, bereft of inherited techniques, found the path to immortality fraught with unimaginable hardship.

Once Eldrin (Person Name) forged the Immortal Path, he would leave behind all legacies—from Qi Refining to Ascension—within it. Those who tread this ancient road would essentially embark upon a genuine path to immortality.