Chapter 108. Ascension [Mortal Realm Complete]

After bidding farewell to the master of the Dao Palace, Eldrin journeyed to the Central Ancestral Domain.

As the foremost divine tree of the Violet Realm, the Violet God Tree in its prime would yield 3 Violet God Fruits every 3 1000 years.

It could be said that the Violet God Tree was responsible for nearly half the credit in the Violet Realm's successive emergence of close to 2 100 immortals.

Alas, 600,000 years ago, a Dao Lord of the Violet Realm succumbed to demonic cultivation yet attained the Dao. Before being exiled from the Violet Realm, he broke off a branch from the Divine Tree and forged it into the demonic treasure—Violet Demon Staff.

Over 20,000 years ago, to withstand the Great Cataclysm, 18 Demigod Ancestors (Cultivation Realm) of the Violet Realm joined forces. They broke off another branch of the Violet God Tree and, pooling the strength of the entire Violet Realm, forged it into a celestial treasure. Only through this did they manage to survive the calamity.

Now, only 1 section of the Ascension Vine remained intact, and the number of Purple God Fruits it produced had dwindled from 3 to just 1.

Such a post-Heavenly Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root) was extraordinarily mystical, yet even an Ascension Realm immortal would be helpless in the face of such severe damage.

Fortunately, Eldrin possessed the Primordial Purple Qi in his grasp. This energy held the profound mystery of creating all things, capable of enhancing the foundation of 1's spiritual roots. Naturally, restoring the damaged Purple God Fruit was effortlessly within its power.

As Eldrin consumed half a strand of Acquired Primordial Purple Qi, the Violet God Tree sprouted 2 new branches, with a surge of vibrant vitality beginning to take form.

Nurtured in this way, the Violet God Tree will likely recover within 3 1000 years.

Seeing this, Eldrin (Person Name) gave a slight nod. "By restoring this tree, my karma with the Violet Realm is nearly settled."

Over the years, Eldrin had expended an immense amount of resources throughout his cultivation journey, with nearly everything he used being born from the essence of the Violet Realm's heavens and earth.

It could be said that Eldrin's journey to this day was made possible by the profound grace of the Violet Realm—a karmic debt that could never be fully repaid, no matter how he tried.

However, the karmic bonds of the mortal realm do have their limits. By slaying the Demon God to quell the cataclysm, restoring the ley lines of the Xunwind Divine Peaks, and clearing the grand spiritual circulation for the Violet Realm, Eldrin had amassed enough merit to repay his karmic debts.

Now, embarking on the restoration of the Violet God Tree could be said to more than suffice in repaying karmic debts.

After settling this karma, Eldrin did not linger further. With a single step, the heavens and earth whirled, and he returned to the Eastern Wastelands.

He first journeyed to The Vast Sea (Location), where he uprooted the 8 Trigrams Treasure Tree and sealed it within the Creation Azure Lotus Platform. Afterwards, he traveled to Spirit Lake Continent and collected the Spirit Peach Tree.

The Chen Clan possessed quite a few Pure Yang Spirit Roots, yet for Eldrin (Person Name), only 4 of them proved truly useful.

The 4 spiritual roots were the Spirit Peach Tree, the 8 Trigrams Treasure Tree, the Jade Lotus of Creation, and the Enlightenment Tea Tree.

Among these stalks of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root (Spiritual Root), the Spirit Peach Tree could accelerate cultivation. Whether for immortals or mortals, cultivation base served as the foundation of all things, making it naturally paramount.

The 8 Trigrams Treasure Tree contained 8 supreme powers, and the fruits it bore embodied 8 fundamental origins. If 1 could advance to the Immortal Realm and refine a complete set of immortal formations, its power would likely be sufficient to slay deities and vanquish immortals.

After the Jade Lotus of Creation ascended to immortal rank, it left behind only a single Supreme Immortal Seed, which must be replanted before it can take root and sprout.

Once the Enlightenment Tea Tree advances, it can assist cultivators in comprehending the laws of nature—an indispensable boon for Eldrin (Person Name) as well.

Now that Eldrin had collected the 8 Trigrams Treasure Tree and the Spirit Peach Tree, and brought along the seed of the Serendipitous Green Jade Lotus, he set off toward the 100,000-li Great Wilderness.

However, just as he arrived before the Enlightenment Tea Tree, Eldrin changed his mind.

After a long moment of contemplation, he turned to Lila beside him and said, "Once the Enlightenment Tea Tree ascends in rank, it can assist cultivators in comprehending the power of laws, increasing their chances of grasping the principles of the Dao."

"This tree complements the Violet God Tree, perhaps capable of making Violet Realm's future even more glorious."

At this point, Eldrin paused briefly before saying, "I have decided to elevate the Enlightenment Tea Tree into an Acquired Spiritual Root and leave it in the Violet Realm as our clan's foundational heritage."

At this point, he spat out a wisp of Postnatal Primordial Purple Qi, allowing it to merge into the Tree of Enlightenment.

Seeing this, Lila (Person Name) was momentarily taken aback before nodding after a brief pause. "With an additional Immortal Root, the chances of Violet Cultivator achieving ascension would be greatly enhanced."

"Perhaps in another million years, the number of immortals ascending from the Violet Realm may even surpass the total accumulated over the past several million years."

As she spoke, she couldn't help but add, "You still possess 1 wisp of Primordial Purple Qi. Have you considered using it to help our family cultivate another Immortal Root?"

"No need."

Eldrin shook his head, his gaze piercing through the 9 Heavens Above as if seeing through the endless firmament, reaching straight to the very origin of heaven and earth.

He spoke with serene composure, "All things in this world have their limits—even the boundless cosmos is no exception."

"With the primordial power of the Violet Realm, planting 2 immortal roots already reaches the absolute limit. Should more be attempted, the world's foundational energy would become insufficient to sustain itself, ultimately causing the vital qi of heaven and earth to gradually wither away."

Beside them, Seraphina Qu (Person Name) nodded thoughtfully upon seeing this and remarked with intrigue, "Several million years ago, the Violet Taoist departed from this realm, leaving behind a single Violet Godfruit Tree."

After becoming an Immortal Lord, he gained even greater favor from overwhelming celestial fortune, thus ushering in an era where countless immortals emerged across the Violet Realm for millions of years.

"Now that my husband is about to ascend, he has also left a celestial root in this world. Should he 1 day prove his path to become a Great Luo Immortal Lord, this may well become an enduring tale of wonder."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) could not help but smile faintly.

Given his current status and position, he dared not compare himself to Eldrin (Person Name), yet this did not prevent him from viewing Eldrin as a future milestone in his own path.

Thinking of this, Eldrin sighed, "Now that I have seen all of the Violet Realm and left behind some foundations and contingencies, there is nothing left for me in the mortal world."

"You shall ascend with me, together we shall shed our mortal forms and ascend to immortality."

Resolved to sever all worldly attachments, Eldrin did not linger with this wisp of his incarnation. He brought Lila, Seraphina Qu, and Yan Zijie beyond the boundaries of the Violet Realm.

Within the Violet Realm, countless individuals had long since learned of Eldrin's imminent ascension.

Countless cultivators advanced along the Path to Immortality, with only a handful reaching its final trial. Their gazes filled with utmost reverence and longing, they beheld several figures standing at the path's end.

Before the end of the immortal path, Eldrin stood in snow-white robes, accompanied by Qing Ji and Lyra.

Seraphina Qu (Person Name)、Lila (Person Name)、还有宴紫姬紧随其后，被Eldrin (Person Name)以仙元护住周身，正待飞升成仙之机。

Transcending Mortality and Ascending to Immortality is an exceedingly perilous endeavor, as worldly objects can scarcely withstand the pressure of the Ascension-Guiding Celestial Light.

Thus, Eldrin did not bring any mundane objects from the mortal realm. Apart from a few Lifebound Spirit Treasures, he only intended to bring his 3 dao companions: Seraphina Qu, Lila, and Violet Banquet Immortal.

He left all remaining items below the immortal grade to his clan as foundational assets.

He entrusted the Spirit Peach Tree and the 8 Trigrams Treasure Tree to Qing Ji and Lyra (Person Name) respectively. With the profound immortal energy of the 2 women safeguarding them, it was naturally absolutely secure.

After confirming what he carried, Eldrin cast a glance at the spectators present.

He seemed to be searching for someone, yet ultimately failed to find that person, and could only let out a sigh in the end.

"Not even willing to grant me 1 last meeting?"

Eldrin murmured under his breath, a faint sigh echoing in his heart.

Before parting, he returned to the Violet Abyss to visit old acquaintances, yet failed to meet Chen Silas (Person Name). Even now, as he ascended to immortality, he never had a final glimpse of her.

That Chen Silas (Person Name) possessed a cultivation base of merely the fourth level of Nascent Soul, and without reaching Primordial Spirit, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm), even if he personally oversaw the ascension, it would be impossible to withstand the pressure of the Ascension Immortal Light.

Thus, she could never follow in his footsteps, destined to remain within the mundane world.

Your Excellency.

Just then, a fiery-red figure before Eldrin spoke.

The 1 who spoke was none other than the Li Fire Zhuque. His entire form was enveloped in fiery plumage, with boundless principles of Li Fire churning and rising around him.

"Hmm?"

"Forget it, my ties to the mortal realm are severed. What difference does it make whether we meet again or not?"

Startled awake by the Li Fire Vermilion Bird, Eldrin snapped back to attention. After casting a glance at the Li Fire protagonist, he continued his instructions, "After my departure, you shall become the guardian divine bird of the Chen Immortal Clan."

"When the Old Patriarch exhausts his lifespan and passes away in meditation, that shall be your ascension day."

Following Eldrin's instructions, the Crimson Sparrow of Departing Fire assumed a reverent expression and nodded with profound respect, saying, "As you command."

Seeing the Li Fire Phoenix agree, Eldrin (Person Name) let out a sigh, ultimately stirring the elusive opportunity of ascension to immortality.

In the void, countless feathers of light cascaded down as divine dragons and immortal phoenixes circled the entourage. A 7-colored celestial radiance descended, enveloping them in its ethereal embrace.

"Uncle..."

Bathed in immortal radiance, Eldrin shielded the group with his immortal essence when several shouts reached his ears.

He turned his head and saw upon the Path to Immortality, Chen Silas (Person Name) desperately flying through the void toward him, tears falling like scattered pearls from his eyes.

Chen Silas (Person Name) had remained silent her entire life, suppressing her true self all along. With her innate talent, she had always believed that merely being able to gaze upon his retreating figure for thousands of years in this lifetime would be her greatest fortune—more than enough to bring her contentment.

Yet she had forgotten that human hearts are ever greedy. At this moment of eternal parting, she ultimately could not restrain herself and desperately chased after him.

But no matter how swift she was, how could she possibly outpace the Ascension Radiance? She could only watch helplessly as the divine light carried the figures further and further away.

That sense of vast distance nearly suffocated her, leaving her gasping for air.

"Alas!"

Eldrin turned his gaze, watching the tear-streaked face of Chen Silas, and fell into a moment of profound silence.

In that moment, a faint glimmer of enlightenment dawned within his heart.

Parting from this mortal dust so far and wide, No date set for return, no path to ride.

In this lifetime, they were likely fated never to meet again.

"In that case, we shall meet again in the next life..."

The Eldrin had cultivated for over 6,000 years, ascending to immortality to slay demons and quell cataclysms, before transcending this realm with his Dao Companion.

The Purple Annals Chapter 1 The mountain peaks pierced the heavens like shattered jade pillars, veiled in ethereal mists that coiled like ancient dragons. Upon a precipice stood a youth of 17, his robes whipping in the celestial winds. Before him lay the Verdant Void Sect, its pavilions floating amidst clouds, where countless disciples practiced their arcane arts. "Lin Feng (Person Name)," an elder's voice echoed across the stone plaza, "your spiritual roots are mediocre at best. Do not waste the sect's resources." The youth clenched his fists, his knuckles pale. For 3 years, he had risen before dawn to cultivate, yet his progress remained stagnant at the third layer of Qi Refinement. Other inner disciples required but a dozen or so spirit stones to advance, while he consumed over a 100 for minimal gains. "Elder Ming (Person Name)," Lin Feng replied, his voice steady despite the tremor in his heart, "this disciple merely seeks to borrow the Celestial Scroll of 9 Mysteries (Cultivation Method) for 7 days." The elder snorted, flicking his sleeve. "Arrogance! That manual requires 50,000 contribution points. You possess barely 3,200. Come back when you've slain a 100 more demon beasts." As twilight descended, Lin Feng retreated to his humble abode - a cave dwelling on the western cliffs. He took out his last bottle of Qi Gathering Pills (Elixir), containing precisely 12 pellets. Swallowing 1, he began circulating the Basic Cloud Art (Cultivation Method), drawing wisps of spiritual energy from the surroundings. Suddenly, a purple glow erupted from a cracked jade pendant he'd inherited. Visions flooded his mind - celestial battles spanning millennia, ancient sects crumbling to dust, and a mysterious cultivation technique called the Violet Genesis Mantra (Supreme Art). "So this is my chance," Lin Feng whispered, his eyes blazing with newfound determination. "1 100 years of obscurity, and now the path to immortality unveils itself." Chapter 2 The ancient bell tolled 7 times, signaling the commencement of the Grand Competition. Disciples from 9 peaks gathered at the Colosseum of Dawn, their magical treasures gleaming under the emerging sun. Some rode on the Blazing Phoenix Fan (Magic Treasure), while others carried the Frost Moon Mirror (Magic Treasure). Lin Feng stood apart, clutching the newly acquired Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure). The artifact hummed with restrained power, its blade etched with runes older than the sect itself. His opponent, Zhang Tie (Person Name), sneered. "Using your family's heirloom? Pathetic. My Crimson Serpent Spear (Magic Treasure) has slain 20-some demonic cultivators." The battle commenced in a whirlwind of elemental forces. Zhang Tie unleashed torrents of crimson flames, while Lin Feng moved like flowing water, his sword tracing arcs of violet energy. After nearly a 1000 exchanges, Lin Feng finally activated the first layer of the Violet Genesis Mantra (Supreme Art). "Behold the technique that shook the heavens!" Lin Feng roared as purple lightning descended from clear skies. The elders watching from the Jade Observation Platform (Architecture) gasped in unison. "Impossible! He's triggering a minor heavenly tribulation at Qi Refinement stage!" When the violet haze cleared, Zhang Tie lay unconscious amidst the cracked arena stones. Lin Feng stood triumphant, his spiritual power surging toward the Foundation Establishment realm. Elder Ming's voice trembled as he announced, "The victor... Lin Feng of the Western Peak." Thus began the legend that would be recorded in the Purple Annals - the rise of a discarded disciple who would reshape the fate of countless worlds.