Chapter 1063 : A Father's Decree and Hidden Lessons

"I understand, Father."

Caelan Chen rose to his feet, having ultimately made his promise.

Eldrin Chen said no more. He summoned Xander Chen and Xander Dao Chen.

Gazing upon the three young men before him, Eldrin Chen spoke, "I have agreed with Six Stars Immortal that the wedding for Third Son shall be in three months' time."

"With our household short on hands, you, Xander Chen, as the elder brother, along with Xander Dao Chen, must oversee the preparations for Third Son during this period."

Xander Chen and Xander Dao Chen nodded, their expressions solemn as they bowed respectfully. "We understand, Father."

"Good. You may go."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod of assent, dismissing the three.

Only after the three had departed did Lyra Jiang, Ronan, and Nyssa Qu emerge from the shadows.

Nyssa Qu watched Caelan Chen's retreating figure and sighed with a touch of helplessness. "Ah, that child has troubled you once again." This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio-novel*com.

"This youth is spirited and full of ambition in his prime. Though he may be somewhat unrestrained in his passions, his heart and nature are not truly flawed."

Eldrin Chen shook his head and spoke with calm composure.

He withdrew his gaze, then frowned slightly and continued, "However, we should also learn from the lesson of Six Stars Immortal."

"Oh?"

Lyra Jiang's eyes flickered slightly, a trace of puzzlement appearing on her face.

Eldrin Chen settled back into his seat within the Welcoming Guest Pavilion, pouring himself a cup of tea as he spoke. "That Six Stars Immortal had six sons and one daughter. Each of those six sons possessed the potential for Ascending to Immortality [the ultimate transcendence to become an immortal being], yet in the end, not a single one achieved Ascending to Immortality."

"This shows that without weathering storms and trials, even the direct offspring of a celestial immortal can scarcely achieve greatness."

Upon hearing this, Nyssa Qu's brow furrowed slightly.

It was known that the Six Stars Immortal had six sons, each one a trueborn child of an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and achieved eternal life]. By all logic, they should have been prodigies of astounding talent, yet ultimately, not one attained Ascending to Immortality.

One must understand that such Immortal offspring each possessed the most supreme Immortal Grace [a constitution blessed with innate affinity for the immortal path]. Their innate aptitude would not be inferior to figures like Lin Tianqi or the Master of the Dao Palace, who were Peerless Dao Lord [Lords of the Dao who stand unmatched in their realm]. They were born with their feet already upon the Path to Immortal Ascension [the sacred and arduous journey of cultivation leading to immortality].

As scions of Immortal [the highest realm of cultivation, transcending mortality] lineage, they sailed smoothly upon the power of their bloodline, encountering no obstacles whatsoever until the Ninth Layer Nascent Soul [the pinnacle stage of the Nascent Soul realm].

Yet, once they reached the Ninth Layer Nascent Soul, relying solely on their heritage proved woefully insufficient.

The path for a cultivator to achieve Ascending to Immortality [the final transcendence, becoming a true Immortal] is fraught with immense difficulty. Each of the three paths to Ascending to Immortality presents its own monumental trials.

Forging an Immortal Physique [a body tempered to perfection, capable of housing immortal power] demands immense willpower to endure the agony of physical transformation and shatter one's own limits.

Ascending via comprehension of the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles governing reality] requires profound personal insight into the Heaven and Earth Law [the natural order of the cosmos]. Without sufficient worldly experience, innate talent, and enlightenment, grasping the Laws of the Dao is as difficult as scaling the heavens themselves.

As for condensing one's cultivation foundation into a single Immortal Ascension Dao Fruit [a metaphysical fruit representing the culmination of one's Dao, necessary for ascension], it requires unwavering resolve, supreme wisdom, and tremendous daring—qualities far beyond the reach of ordinary souls.

External aids may offer some assistance, yet they serve merely to adorn the brocade; they cannot create the fabric itself.

If one lacks the necessary resolve, enlightenment, or fortitude—the very bedrock of an Immortal Root [the innate potential for achieving immortality]—then employing such treasures is nothing but a futile waste.

The children of Immortal bloodlines cultivate with unhindered ease, seldom tasting defeat or hardship. Their Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound, tempered core of one's cultivation, built through experience] is often far shallower than that of cultivators who clawed their way up from the depths. Consequently, they frequently lack the enduring perseverance and iron will forged in adversity.

In ordinary times, this might not matter. But at the critical juncture of Ascending to Immortality, such deficiencies often become fatal flaws. This is why the success rate among these celestial descendants has never been particularly high.

After all, even the most exceptional talent, without a resolute heart dedicated to the Dao [the fundamental principle or path in cultivation], would likely find it difficult to achieve significant accomplishments in the future.

In contrast, figures like Lin Tianqi and Master of the Dao Palace, these Demi-Immortal from the mortal realm, carved their path forward with the sword in their hands, hacking through thorns and brambles to forcefully cleave open a road to Ascending to Immortality.

Such Demigod Ancestor possess no flaws in temperament or experience, and their comprehension of cultivation runs far deeper than that of celestial descendants. Consequently, their chances of Ascending to Immortality are significantly greater.

Thinking of this, Yvonne the Violet Consort grew somewhat concerned and could not help but look at Eldrin Chen as she inquired.

"What is your meaning, Husband?"

"Let them descend the mountain." Discover more cultivation stories at audio-novel-dot-com.

Eldrin Chen sighed, then spoke: "For these hundred years, I have instructed these three children daily."

"The principles of cultivation, the wickedness in men's hearts, the way of being a person—I have imparted all of this to them."

"Yet, knowledge gleaned from pages alone feels shallow in the end; to truly grasp a matter, one must personally practice it."

Eldrin Chen spoke earnestly, sighing as he continued: "Now, Xander and Xander Dao are both over a century old. At that age, you and I were already shouldering the entire clan. It is time for them to walk the world of men."

"Let them witness the malice of the mortal world and the perils of cultivation, so they may truly comprehend the path of their own journey."

Upon hearing this, Lila grew concerned and could not help but say, "Their cultivation base is still too shallow. Would it not be too dangerous to send them down the mountain?"

"It is of no consequence," Eldrin Chen shook his head, clasping his hands behind his back. "I shall leave a strand of Sword Qi [a concentrated blade of sword intent and spiritual energy] concealed within their bodies. It can save their lives at the moment of mortal peril."

"Moreover, for now, their cultivation is still shallow. Let them travel and gain experience upon Green Chariot Island. We shall permit them to leave the island only after they break through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a major advancement] realm."

Hearing his words, the women finally felt a slight sense of relief.

Green Chariot Island stretches endlessly, as vast as the Eastern Wastelands.

Upon this immense Immortal Island, countless remnants of Demonic Tribe [tribes of demonic beings] still linger. Over the past thousand and more years, numerous minor Immortal Clan [families dedicated to immortal cultivation] have also migrated here, including powerhouses of the Nascent Soul Realm [a high-level cultivation stage where one forms a nascent soul].

Even after the three of them break through to the Nascent Soul Realm, this island will provide a sufficiently vast stage for their cultivation journey.

Furthermore, upon this Immortal Island, with their watchful care, no major mishaps should occur.

Thinking this, Lyra Jiang nodded and said, "Then this matter is settled. After Xander's wedding, let them descend the mountain and establish their own Cultivation Cave [a secluded cave dwelling used for meditation and cultivation]."

The marriage arrangements for Caelan Chen were personally overseen by Eldrin Chen, who spared no expense in preparing lavish gifts. He even went so far as to invite Xander Qian and Void-Refining Immortal to act as matchmakers and formally propose the marriage on his behalf.

Six Stars Immortal was quite pleased. After accepting the betrothal gifts, he presented a generous dowry in return.

This old immortal had previously discovered numerous treasures within the ancient ruins. The dowry contained no fewer than three stalks of Immortal Herbs [rare plants imbued with immortal energy], included one Lower Grade Immortal Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact of the lowest immortal grade], and the remaining Spiritual Object [objects infused with spiritual energy] were beyond counting.

After several months of such busy preparations, the wedding of the two was finally concluded.

Another year passed. On this day, Eldrin Chen summoned his three children to his Cultivation Cave [a secluded chamber for meditation and spiritual practice].

"Father, why have you called us here?"

Seeing the solemn expression on Eldrin Chen's face within the Cultivation Cave, Xander Chen could not help but inquire.

Eldrin Chen remained silent for a long moment, his gaze carefully studying the three children before him. Only after a considerable time did he finally speak:

"You three have cultivated for many years, and I have taught you all the methods I know. From now on, your cultivation path must be walked by your own feet."

"Now that you have come of age, I have called you here to send you forth into the world."

"Father!"

Caelan Chen's expression shifted slightly. Among the three, he was the youngest and had always been sheltered under Eldrin Chen's care. The sudden decree to leave the mountain caught him utterly unprepared.

He wanted to say more, but seeing the serene, unyielding calm on Eldrin Chen's face, he swallowed his words. Continue your cultivation journey at audio . novel . com.