Chapter 1008 : The Divine Tree's Last Fruit

After bidding farewell to the Lord of the Path Palace, Eldrin Chen made his way to the Central Ancestral Domain.

As the foremost divine tree of the Purple Seal Realm, the Purple Seal Divine Tree [a sacred tree of immense spiritual power] in its prime would bear three Purple Seal Divine Fruit [divine fruits that can greatly enhance a cultivator's foundation] every three thousand years.

It could be said that the fact the Purple Seal Realm had successively produced nearly two hundred Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality] was due in no small part—nearly half—to the contributions of this Purple Seal Divine Tree.

Unfortunately, six hundred thousand years ago, a Path Lord [a master of a profound cultivation path] from the Purple Seal Realm fell into demonic corruption. Before being expelled from the realm, he broke off a branch from the divine tree and forged it into the Demonic Treasure [a powerful artifact infused with demonic energy] known as the Purple Seal Demon Staff.

Then, over twenty thousand years ago, to survive a great calamity, the eighteen Demigod Patriarch [powerful cultivators one step below true divinity] of the Purple Seal Realm joined forces. They broke off another branch from the Purple Seal Divine Tree, and pooling the strength of the entire realm, forged it into an Immortal Treasure [a supreme artifact of immortal grade], which allowed them to weather the catastrophe.

Now, only one major branch remained intact, and the number of Purple Seal Divine Fruit it could nurture had dwindled from three to a single fruit.

Such an Acquired Spiritual Root [a spiritual treasure of heaven-defying quality, born after the creation of the world] possessed miraculous properties, yet the damage it had sustained was so severe that even the Immortal of the Ascendant Immortal Realm [a higher realm of cultivation] were powerless to mend it.

Fortunately, Eldrin Chen possessed the Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [the primordial breath of creation, capable of giving form to all things]. This energy held the profound mystery of Creation [the act of bringing things into being]. Not only could it elevate the foundation of a Spiritual Root [the innate spiritual potential of a being or place], but repairing a damaged Purple Seal Divine Tree was naturally well within its power.

As Eldrin Chen expended half a strand of the Acquired Primordial Chaos Violet Aura, the Purple Seal Divine Tree sprouted two new shoots. A vibrant, burgeoning vitality began to pulse and swell within its form.

Nourished in this way, the Purple Seal Divine Tree would likely recover fully within three thousand years. This novel is serialized on audio‑novel.com. Visit for updates.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. "By restoring this tree, the Karma [the metaphysical debt of cause and effect] between myself and the Purple Seal Realm can be considered largely settled."

Over the years, Eldrin Chen's cultivation journey had consumed a vast amount of resources, nearly all of which were born from the very essence of the Purple Seal Realm.

One could say that his ability to reach his current heights was owed to a great debt of grace from the Purple Seal Realm. Repaying this Karma was a duty that could never be considered excessive.

However, the Karma of the Mortal Realm ultimately had its limits. Eldrin Chen had already repaid it sufficiently by slaying the Demon God to quell the great calamity, repairing the Earth Vein [the spiritual arteries of the land] of the Gale Divine Ridge, and restoring the great spiritual energy circulation for the Purple Seal Realm.

Now, by taking action to restore the Purple Seal Divine Tree, he could be said to have repaid the Karma with interest to spare.

With this Karma settled, Eldrin Chen did not linger. A single step sent the heavens and earth spinning, and he returned to the Eastern Region Great Wasteland.

He first went to the Vast Sea, uprooted the Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree, and sealed it away within the Creation Verdant Lotus Throne. Then he proceeded to Spirit Lake Isle to collect the Spiritual Peach Tree.

The Chen Clan possessed quite a few Primordial Solar Spiritual Root [plants of immense spiritual power], but for Eldrin Chen, only four held the greatest utility.

These four Spiritual Root were the Spiritual Peach Tree, the Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree, the Creation Green Jade Lotus, and the Enlightenment Tea Tree.

Among these Worldly Spiritual Root, the Spiritual Peach Tree could accelerate cultivation. For both Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality] and mortal alike, cultivation base is the foundation of everything, making it naturally of paramount importance.

The Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree [a legendary tree embodying the eight fundamental cosmic forces] contains eight supreme powers within it. The fruits it bears hold eight primal essences. If it were to ascend to the immortal rank and be refined into a set of immortal-grade Formation [a structured arrangement of forces or artifacts for combat or defense], its power would likely be sufficient to Immortal-Slaying God-Slaying [a legendary technique capable of slaying both immortals and gods].

After the Creation Green Jade Lotus [a primordial lotus of creation and vitality] ascended to the immortal rank, it left behind only a single supreme immortal seed. This seed must be replanted before it can take root and sprout anew.

As for the Enlightenment Tea Tree [a mystical tree whose leaves aid in profound comprehension], once it undergoes ascension, it can assist cultivators in Path Principles Comprehension [the deep understanding of the fundamental laws of the Dao]. For Eldrin Chen, this is also an indispensable treasure.

Now, having collected the Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree and the Spiritual Peach Tree [a peach tree bearing spiritually potent fruit], and carrying the seed of the Creation Green Jade Lotus, Eldrin Chen set off towards the Hundred-Thousand-Mile Great Wasteland [a vast and perilous barren region spanning hundreds of thousands of Li].

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

After pondering for a long while, he spoke to Lila beside him: "Once the Enlightenment Tea Tree ascends, it can aid cultivators in contemplating the Path Principles Power [the fundamental power underlying all cosmic laws], increasing their chances of comprehending true Path Principles [the fundamental laws governing existence and cultivation]."

"This tree complements the Purple Seal Divine Fruit Tree [a divine fruit tree associated with the Purple Seal legacy] perfectly. Perhaps it could make the Future of the Purple Seal Realm [a cultivation realm or world associated with the Purple Seal legacy] even more glorious."

Speaking to this point, Eldrin Chen paused thoughtfully before continuing, "I have decided to promote the Enlightenment Tea Tree to an Acquired Immortal Root [a spiritual root of the highest grade, attained through great effort rather than innate birth] and leave it within the Purple Seal Realm as a foundational treasure for our clan."

Having said this, he exhaled a mouthful of Acquired Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [a supreme, acquired form of primordial chaotic energy tinged with violet light] and guided it to merge into the Enlightenment Tea Tree.

Witnessing this, Lila was momentarily taken aback before nodding in understanding. "If we gain another Immortal Root [a spiritual root of immortal grade], the chances for Purple Seal cultivators to achieve immortality will be greatly increased in the times to come."

"Perhaps in another million years, the number of Immortal [a being who has ascended to a higher plane of existence] ascending from the Purple Seal Realm will surpass the total of all those who ascended in the past several million years combined."

As she spoke, she could not help but add, "You still possess a wisp of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [a supreme, primordial energy of creation]. Have you considered using it to elevate another Immortal Root [a spiritual plant of world-shaping power] for the clan?"

"There is no need."

Eldrin Chen shook his head, his gaze turning towards the Nine Heavens Above [the highest celestial realms]. It seemed to pierce through the boundless Heavenly Vault [the dome of the sky, the firmament], reaching directly to the place where the World's Origin [the primordial source of a world's vitality and laws] resided.

He spoke with serene calm, his voice measured. "All things under heaven have their limits. The Great Thousand World [the myriad realms of existence] is no exception."

"With the foundational power of the Purple Seal Realm, planting two Immortal Root has already reached its utmost capacity. Any more would cause the World's Origin to expend more than it can replenish. This would, in turn, lead to the gradual exhaustion of the Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy [the primal energy that permeates and nourishes heaven and earth]." For the best reading experience, visit audio-novel dot com.

Witnessing this, Nyssa Qu by his side nodded thoughtfully, a meaningful glint in her eyes. "Several million years ago, the Purple Seal Daoist [the ancient master who founded this realm] emerged from this world and left behind a single Purple Seal Divine Fruit Tree [a legendary tree bearing fruits of profound power]."

"After he attained the realm of Immortal Lord [a lord among immortals], he was favored by immense Fortune [heavenly favor and destiny]. Thus, he paved the way for the Purple Seal Realm to produce generation after generation of Immortal for millions of years."

"Now, my lord, as you prepare to ascend, you too leave an Immortal Root within this world. If one day you also prove your path and become a Great Encompassing Immortal Lord [an immortal lord of supreme, all-encompassing mastery], this shall surely become another celebrated tale."

Hearing her words, Eldrin Chen could not help but offer a faint, knowing smile.

Given his current status and position, he dared not yet compare himself to Purple Seal Immortal Lord [a legendary figure who ascended to immortality], yet it did not prevent him from viewing Purple Seal Immortal Lord as a milestone for his own Future.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen sighed and said, "Now I have seen all of Purple Seal Realm [the mortal world he has protected], and have left behind some foundation and contingencies. There is nothing left for me to linger for in the Mortal Realm."

"You shall accompany me and ascend to immortality together."

Resolved to no longer cling to the Mortal Dust [the mundane world of mortals], this wisp of Eldrin Chen's incarnation did not tarry. He brought Lila, Nyssa Qu, and Violet Consort Yan with him to the world beyond Purple Seal Realm.

Within Purple Seal Realm, countless individuals had long since learned of Eldrin Chen's imminent ascension.

Innumerable cultivators journeyed along the Immortal Ascension Path [the celestial pathway leading to immortality]. A select few among them reached the final stage of the Immortal Ascension Path, their gazes filled with boundless admiration and longing as they looked upon the figures at the path's end.

Before the end of that celestial path, Eldrin Chen stood, his robes white as snow, flanked by Verdant Consort and Exquisite Jiang.

Nyssa Qu, Lila, and Violet Consort Yan followed closely behind, shielded by Eldrin Chen's Immortal Essence [the refined energy of an immortal], awaiting the moment of their transcendence.

The Ethereal Ascension [the perilous process of ascending to immortality] is exceedingly dangerous. Mortal substances can scarcely withstand the pressure of the Ascension Guiding Immortal Light [the celestial radiance that guides ascendants].

Therefore, Eldrin Chen did not bring any mundane objects from the mortal world. Apart from a few Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [treasures bound to a cultivator's life force], he only intended to bring his three dao companions: Nyssa Qu, Lila, and Violet Consort Yan.

As for the remaining items whose grade fell short of the Immortal rank, he left them all for his clan as foundational reserves.

The Spiritual Peach Tree and the Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree, he entrusted to Verdant Consort and Exquisite Jiang respectively. With the profound Immortal Essence [the pure, foundational energy of an immortal] of the two women safeguarding them, it was naturally a foolproof arrangement.

Having confirmed what he would bring, Eldrin Chen cast his gaze over the assembled spectators.

He seemed to be searching for someone, yet ultimately failed to find that person, and could only release a soft sigh.

"Not even willing to see me one last time?"

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, a faint sigh echoing in his heart.

Before his departure, he had returned to the Purple Seal Realm to visit old friends, but had not seen Silas Chen. Even now, at the moment of his ascension, he had not been granted a final glimpse of her.

That Silas Chen's cultivation was merely at the Primordial Spirit 4th Tier [the fourth level of the Primordial Spirit stage]. Without reaching the Primordial Spirit Late Stage, even if he personally guided her ascension, she could not possibly withstand the oppressive might of the Ascension Guiding Immortal Light [a radiant pathway that guides cultivators through the tribulations of ascension to the immortal realm].

Therefore, it was fundamentally impossible for her to follow him; she was destined to remain within the Mortal Dust [the mortal world, the realm of ordinary existence].

"Your Excellency."

At that very moment, a figure wreathed in fiery light spoke before Eldrin Chen.

The speaker was the Solar Fire Vermilion Bird. Its form was enveloped in blazing plumage, and boundless Solar Fire Path Principles [the fundamental laws governing the essence of solar fire] surged and swirled around it.

"Hmm?"

"Enough," he murmured. "The ties to the Mortal Dust [the mundane world of mortals] are severed. What difference does it make whether we meet again or not?"

Startled from his reverie by the Solar Fire Vermilion Bird, Eldrin Chen collected his thoughts. He cast a glance at the creature, the very embodiment of Solar Fire [the divine power of the sun's flame], and continued his instructions. "After I depart, you shall become the guardian divine bird of the Chen Immortal Clan."

"The day the Old Patriarch concludes his lifespan and enters eternal meditation shall be the day you ascend to the heavens."

Hearing Eldrin Chen's command, the Solar Fire Vermilion Bird assumed an expression of profound reverence and nodded with utmost respect. "Your will shall be done."

Seeing the Solar Fire Vermilion Bird's assent, Eldrin Chen let out a soft sigh. In the end, he stirred the elusive opportunity for ascension that resonated within the very fabric of destiny.

Suddenly, the void blossomed with a shower of radiant, feather-like lights. Phantasmal True Dragon and Immortal Phoenix [auspicious mythical beasts symbolizing supreme power and grace] danced and circled around the figures. A cascade of Seven-Colored Immortal Light [a luminous manifestation of pure immortal energy] descended, enveloping them all within its glorious embrace.

"Clan Uncle..."

Bathed in the Ascension Guiding Immortal Light [the radiant light that guides cultivators to ascend to the higher realms], Eldrin Chen shielded his companions with his Immortal Essence [a profound energy that forms the foundation of an immortal's power]. Just then, several cries reached his ears.

He turned and saw Silas Chen desperately flying across the void upon the Immortal Ascension Path [the luminous bridge leading to the immortal realms]. Tears streamed from her eyes like scattered pearls.

Silas Chen had lived a life of silence and restraint. With her modest innate talent, she had believed that the greatest fortune of this lifetime would be to watch his receding figure for a few thousand years. She had thought that would be enough to satisfy her.

Yet she had forgotten the inherent greed of the human heart. At this moment of eternal parting, she found herself utterly unable to hold back, chasing after him with every ounce of her being.

But no matter how swift her flight, how could it compare to the speed of the Ascension Guiding Immortal Light? She could only watch, helpless, as the radiant light drew him and the others further and further away.

The growing distance was suffocating, a weight upon her chest that stole her very breath.

"Alas!"

Eldrin Chen looked back at Silas Chen, her face a downpour of tears, and fell into a pensive silence.

In that moment, a glimmer of understanding dawned within him.

This farewell from the Mortal Dust [the mundane world of mortals] was profound, with no promise of a return.

In this lifetime, it seemed their paths would never cross again.

"If that is our fate, then let us meet again in the next life..."

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Eldrin the Immortal cultivated for over six thousand years, vanquished fiends and quelled a great calamity as an Ascendant Immortal, and finally ascended to the higher realms with his Dao companion by his side. The story continues at audio–novel.com.