Chapter 109. Qingcang(Immortal Domain)

The Ascension Radiance contained the power of celestial laws, a manifestation of the immortal path within the mortal realm.

To reach the immortal realm as a mere mortal by hijacking the Ascension Radiance is akin to sneaking into the celestial domain—an act that inevitably incurs immeasurable karmic retribution.

Fortunately, Eldrin's cultivation base was astonishing. His Immortal Embryo was fully activated, using the power of Primordial Chaos Immortal Energy to shield everyone as they ascended along the path of celestial light.

No 1 knew how much time had passed. Eldrin traversed the endlessly distant cosmic starscape and ascended into a dimension of even more astonishing chaos.

"This is..."

In the blink of an eye, Eldrin opened his eyes to find himself adrift in a chaotic void, surrounded by a seething expanse of starry seas.

And within his line of sight, an immensely magnificent immortal domain drifted amidst the chaos, emanating an ineffable aura of vast sacredness.

This immortal realm stretched boundlessly, with no end in sight. Compared to it, the Violet Realm was like a firefly before the blazing sun—perhaps not even matching the tiniest fraction of its expanse.

Immortal Realm!

Eldrin murmured to himself, a faint intuition stirring within his heart as he followed the Ascension Immortal Light toward that celestial realm.

Just before vanishing into the celestial realm, he cast 1 last glance at the boundless chaos.

In the void, ethereal chaos energy drifted like mist, through which 1 could vaguely glimpse ancient celestial realms rising and falling. Wherever his gaze swept, the expanse stretched so far that it could not be seen to its end.

Within the endless chaos, 3 1000 immortal domains rise and fall.

"Legend has it that the Immortal Realm is composed of 3 1000 immortal domains. So this is how it truly is."

The thought had just flashed through his mind when the Ascension Radiance swept them all up, pulling them into the celestial realm.

In an instant, the heavens spun and the earth shifted. Eldrin found himself submerged in a deep abyssal pool when an indescribable will of the cosmos swept over them, only to withdraw as swiftly as it had come.

A moment later, Eldrin snapped back to his senses. Shielding everyone with his immortal essence, he leaped forward abruptly and landed upon a celestial platform crafted of white jade.

Just then, a gentle voice drifted over: "Leaping Dragon Pond, Ascension Platform—congratulations to fellow cultivators on achieving immortality."

"Hmm?"

The group looked up to see a man in cyan robes standing there, gazing at them with a faint smile.

"An Immortal, and their cultivation level is likely at least at the late stage of Ascendant Immortality."

In the blink of an eye, Eldrin gauged his opponent's strength and felt a subtle sense of reassurance settle within him.

He rose to his feet, cupped his hands in a slight salute, and spoke calmly, "My Daoist title is Guixu (Cultivation Title), and these are my Dao companions (Cultivation Relationship). Well met, Fellow Daoist (Cultivation Title)."

The azure-robed immortal nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the group as a trace of condescension faded from his demeanor.

He was exceptionally courteous, then said with a smile, "I am Ye Qingshu, a seventh-rank immortal official of the Qingcang Celestial Court, and also the reception envoy guarding this Ascension Platform."

Qingcang Celestial Court.

Upon hearing this, the few of them couldn't help but freeze for a moment.

Eldrin had only just ascended, his knowledge of the immortal realm extremely limited, and thus naturally knew nothing of this Qing Cang Celestial Court.

Seeing that, Ye Qingshu continued with a smile, "The Qingcang Celestial Court is but a branch of the Celestial Court within the Qingcang Celestial Domain."

Within the endless chaos, the distances between the various immortal domains were immeasurably vast. Even Immortals at the Ascendant Realm could spend tens of thousands of years and still might not reach another immortal domain.

Thus, while the Celestial Court of the Qingcang Celestial Domain was considered a branch of the central Celestial Court, it maintained significant autonomy. Most of its Divine Lords and Celestial Officials were native immortals of the Qingcang Celestial Domain.

At this, Ye Qingshu smiled and said, "I am the reception envoy of the Qingcang Celestial Court, and also the Seventh Elder of the Setting Sun Immortal Sect."

"So that's how it is."

Hearing this, Eldrin couldn't help but exchange a glance with Lyra.

Could this very Qiong Cang Immortal Realm be the 1 Elder Huanxu spoke of in ages past?

However, upon careful reflection, it was to be expected. After all, the Qingcang Immortal Realm was closest to the Purple Realm, so their ascension to this immortal domain was within anticipation.

At this thought, Eldrin suppressed the notions stirring within his heart.

The immediate priority was to ascertain his own standing and comprehend the power structure and hierarchy of this celestial realm.

He promptly rose to his feet, cupping his hands with a cordial smile. "With a cultivation base like yours, Fellow Daoist, 1 would assume you'd hold a higher position than the Seventh Elder. Just how vast and profound is the Setting Sun Immortal Sect?"

Ye Qingshu’s cultivation had reached the peak of the Ascendant Immortal Realm, placing him among the supreme immortals of the Cantiān Realm. Yet, with such formidable power, he was merely the Seventh Elder of the Setting Sun Sect—a clear indication that the sect’s strength should not be underestimated.

Noticing his expression, Ye Qingshu gave a slight nod and said, “Since you’ll understand after making some inquiries outside, Fellow Daoist, I won’t bother concealing it any further.”

"This place is called the Dying Sun Sea, and our Dying Sun lineage reigns as its undisputed master."

With Ye Qingshu’s arrival, Eldrin gradually came to understand the structure of the Qingcang Immortal Realm.

This sea area, known as the Lingering Sun Sea, lies in the southwestern corner of the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea. It is a maritime realm composed of tens of thousands of spirit islands and immortal isles.

Within this expanse of sea, there were 30-4 immortal sects and clans, each guarded by an Immortal Ascension Realm cultivator.

Mortal sects were as numerous as stars scattered across the sky, virtually countless.

The Setting Sun Immortal Sect occupied the Blessed Land of the Setting Sun, reigning as the most formidable power across these seas.

This branch alone boasted over 70 Immortal Elders, with the Patriarch's cultivation having reached the Earth Immortal realm. Even 30-some immortal dao families and sects offered them tributes.

After hearing his words, Eldrin couldn't help but ask curiously, "May I ask, fellow practitioner, what particular significance does this blessed land hold?"

Blessed Land?

Ye Qingshu’s eyes flickered slightly as he smiled and said, “Though the immortal realms all brim with immortal spirit energy, the ranks of immortal abodes also vary in distinction.”

"As far as I know, there exist distinctions such as immortal veins (Cultivation Resource), blessed lands (Cultivation Resource), and grotto-heavens (Cultivation Resource)."

Within that immortal vein, spiritual energy of the celestial realm could be nurtured, offering considerable aid to immortals in their cultivation. Yet for a Terran Immortal Ancestor, it was far too sparse and meager, utterly insufficient for their cultivation needs.

A blessed land could truly be called a marvel of creation's profound mystery. Not only did it possess abundant immortal spiritual energy, but it also contained the power of exceedingly profound laws, capable of nurturing all manner of precious and extraordinary immortal treasures.

Ye Qing spoke unhurriedly, a note of pride unconsciously coloring his words: "The Setting Sun Blessed Land was formed when an innate deity from the primordial era achieved Dao dissolution. It retains a trace of that innate deity's primordial Dao essence and natural laws."

Cultivating within it would not only allow 1 to comprehend profound immortal techniques, but also grant a sliver of certainty in breaking through to the Earth Immortal realm.

Eldrin listened quietly, a faint trace of yearning flickering across his expression.

Curiosity stirred within him, and he couldn't resist asking, "I wonder what profound mysteries lie within the cave heavens that surpass blessed realms?"

Paradise Realm?

Ye Qingshu’s eyes flickered faintly upon hearing this, but after a moment, he couldn’t help but shake his head.

A look of yearning crossed his face as he said with a touch of reverence, "Grotto-heavens are exceedingly rare. Even within the Vast Azure Immortal Realm, they can be counted on 1's fingers."

The entire Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea possessed only 1 cave heaven. Legend had it that this cave heaven was named the Western Qi Cave Heaven, and for millions of years, it had been under the control of the Rong Clan, the overlords of the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea.

Eldrin listened quietly, gradually grasping the hierarchical classification of the various immortal veins.

Immortals govern immortal veins, Earth Immortals may possess blessed lands, and only Celestial Immortals are qualified to claim grotto-heavens.

Even Earth Immortals and true Immortals would covet those blessed lands and celestial grottos. Without sufficient strength, 1 simply lacked the qualification to lay a finger on them.