Chapter 1010 : A Guide to Immortal Paths

At that very moment, Verdant Sparse Ye suddenly spoke up, "Fellow Daoists, having just arrived in the Immortal Domain [the realm of the Immortals], have you given any thought to your destination?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered subtly, but he did not answer immediately.

Seeing his reaction, Verdant Sparse Ye quickly added with a smile, "As an Ascension Guide Immortal Envoy [an official guide for newly ascended Immortals], it is my duty to be thorough. I have three suggestions for your consideration."

Eldrin Chen's gaze sharpened slightly, and he cupped his hands in a respectful gesture. "I would be grateful for your guidance, Fellow Daoist."

Verdant Sparse Immortal nodded and began to explain, "Of these three paths, the first is to join the ranks of the Immortal Court [the celestial bureaucracy governing the Immortal Domain]."

"With your level of cultivation, entering the Immortal Court would grant you a position as a ninth-rank immortal official in a civil capacity. If you prefer to slay demons and vanquish evil, you could serve among the Celestial Soldiers and Generals [the martial arm of the Immortal Court]. In time, if your accumulated Merits [a metaphysical currency representing virtuous deeds and karma] prove exceptional, you might even ascend to the rank of Divine Lord [a high-ranking divine title within the celestial hierarchy]."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but frown slightly.

While joining the Immortal Court and becoming an immortal official or a Celestial Soldiers and Generals would provide the powerful backing of that great institution, it would also mean being subject to the commands of others from that day forward.

Furthermore, from what Eldrin Chen understood, the Immortal Court of the Vast Azure Immortal Domain [a specific region within the Immortal Domain] was likely already dominated by the major powers from various Grotto-Heaven Blessed Land [powerful, independent paradisiacal realms].

Within the vast apparatus of the Vast Azure Immortal Court, the number of Immortal [beings who have achieved immortality through cultivation] was surely not small. With neither formidable strength nor influential patronage, entering the Vast Azure Immortal Court might very well relegate him to the role of cannon fodder. Join our community of readers at AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.

It would be better to cultivate diligently. If his cultivation were to break through to the Earth Immortal realm, or even to the Celestial Immortal Realm, the Immortal Court might even beg him to serve as a Divine Lord governing a region.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen shook his head and said, "We who seek immortality desire only freedom and ease, and cannot bear the celestial regulations and constraints of the Immortal Court. Fellow Daoist, please enlighten me regarding the other paths."

Verdant Sparse Immortal nodded, then smiled slightly. "To be frank, this second path concerns my Lingering Sun Immortal Sect."

"If you, Fellow Daoist, are willing to join my Lingering Sun Immortal Sect, I can promise you the position of a guest Elder."

"A guest Elder?"

Eldrin Chen's gaze flickered. In all honesty, the choice offered by Verdant Sparse Immortal was quite favorable.

The Lingering Sun Immortal Sect was not like the Immortal Court. If he served as a guest Elder within the Lingering Sun Immortal Sect, he would be among its upper echelons, enjoying a degree of freedom far beyond what the Immortal Court could offer.

Yet, after much hesitation, he shook his head once more. He was newly arrived in the Immortal Domain and knew nothing of the Lingering Sun Immortal Sect. Joining them rashly might not be wise.

After careful consideration, Eldrin Chen smiled and cupped his hands in salute. "I presume the third path is to travel the Immortal Domain on my own, carving out a territory with an Immortal Vein to cultivate upon."

"Alas..."

Seeing Eldrin Chen make this choice, Verdant Sparse Ye seemed to have anticipated it. He calmly produced an ancient map scroll and said, "The Vast Azure Immortal Domain [a vast realm of immortal mountains and cultivation] is boundless and immeasurably vast, containing countless immortal mountains within."

"However, most of the Immortal Vein [a concentrated spiritual energy ley line that nourishes an immortal mountain] are already claimed. Securing one for yourself will likely be no easy task."

"This is an Immortal Domain Map [a detailed chart of immortal territories and spiritual geography] of the area surrounding the Lingering Sun Sea Region. I offer it to you as a welcoming gift."

Eldrin Chen accepted the Immortal Domain Map, his face immediately brightening with delight. He promptly clasped his hands in gratitude. "Thank you for your guidance, Fellow Daoist. I shall consider this a favor owed."

Upon hearing this, Verdant Sparse Immortal finally revealed a faint smile.

He shook his head gently, a warm smile gracing his features. "As an Ascension Guide Immortal Envoy [an official who assists newly ascended immortals], this is simply part of my duty."

"We are both free spirits who have attained Longevity [the state of immortal life and enduring existence]. In time, we may well become friends. There is no need for such formality between us."

"Go now and seek a Path-Field [a personal domain or territory for cultivation and establishing one's legacy]. Should you ever require assistance in the future, you may seek me at the Lingering Sun Blessed Land."

"In that case, my sincere thanks."

Eldrin Chen clasped his hands once more in farewell. After expressing his gratitude again, he departed from the Ascendant Immortal Platform [the celestial platform where newly ascended immortals first arrive].

"..."

"My husband, where should we go?"

After departing from the Ascendant Immortal Platform, Verdant Consort could no longer hold back her question.

Eldrin Chen already had a plan in mind and replied with a slight smile, "First, we shall find a place to settle, gather information, and then decide."

After all, Eldrin Chen had just arrived in the Immortal Realm [the higher realm where true Immortals reside] and dared not take Verdant Sparse Ye's words as absolute truth.

They flew across the vast land until they found a Primordial Spirit Immortal Clan [an Immortal Clan led by a Primordial Spirit realm cultivator]. From them, they learned the general situation of the Lingering Sun Sea Region, confirming that the information matched what Verdant Sparse Ye had told them. Dive deeper into the Dao at audio_novel.com.

Only then did Eldrin Chen open the map. He could not help but take a deep breath and exclaim, "This Immortal Domain [a vast territory within the Immortal Realm] is truly boundless and immeasurable, far more immense than we ever imagined."

According to the map's description, the Blazing Sun Sea Region alone was so vast it seemed endless. In comparison, the Purple Seal Realm appeared utterly insignificant, with no basis for comparison.

Within this expansive sea region, countless Immortal Isles were scattered like stars across the sky. Any single one of these isles could be considered a vast Ancient Continent.

Many of these isles spanned hundreds of millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], some even larger than the entire Purple Seal Realm.

Such a vast expanse as the Blazing Sun Sea Region, yet it is merely one of the three thousand sea regions within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea.

"The Immortal Domain is boundless, its vastness unfathomable."

"We have just entered the Ascendant Immortal Realm. Within this Blazing Sun Sea Region, we might barely be considered notable figures, but when looking across the entire Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea..."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, then shook his head gravely after a moment. "We truly amount to nothing."

The Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea is immeasurably vast. Within it, Divine Spirits are born, Peerless Demon Immortals hold dominion over territories, and there exist all manner of Innate lands of baleful energy and perilous places, whose dangers are by no means few.

With the cultivation level of Eldrin Chen and his companions, it would likely take them several thousand years of effort to traverse this Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea, and the journey would undoubtedly be fraught with peril.

Therefore, they decided to first seek a Path-Field [a territory imbued with spiritual energy suitable for establishing a cultivation base] within this Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea to settle and cultivate.

Exquisite Jiang nodded, her expression grave. "We must proceed with caution. Finding a Path-Field and securing a stable place for cultivation is paramount."

Verdant Consort gave a slight nod. After glancing at the map in her hand, she spoke, "Three days' flight ahead lies an Immortal Market [a trading hub frequented by cultivators and immortals]."

"Let us go there to inquire. We can see if any immortal isles are for sale and also learn about the general layout of the surrounding sea regions."

"Very well," he replied.

Eldrin Chen nodded. Unconsciously, they had already traversed boundless heavens and earth, arriving before an Immortal Isle [a landmass imbued with immortal energies, often a center of cultivation].

The Immortal Domain [a vast realm of immortal beings and profound spiritual energy] was limitless. The market they sought was located on what was called an Immortal Isle, yet it was more akin to an endless Ancient Continent [a primordial landmass of immense age and size].

With a single glance, Eldrin Chen estimated the sheer scale of this Immortal Isle; it was likely even vaster than the Eastern Region Great Wasteland.

Upon this Immortal Isle, countless members of the Human Race lived and multiplied. The auras of Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a high-level cultivator whose spiritual core has reached a lordly stage] alone numbered nearly a thousand.

"Honored guests have arrived at our gate. Will you not enter and converse?"

The moment their group arrived just outside the Immortal Isle, a hearty, booming laugh greeted them.

Looking up, they saw two figures treading upon auspicious clouds as they approached through the air.

One appeared as a youth, the other a white-haired elder. The elder, upon seeing Eldrin Chen, smiled and said, "To encounter a new face is truly a pleasure."

"Late-stage Ascendant Immortal Realm [the realm of a true immortal who has ascended beyond mortality], early-stage Ascendant Immortal Realm."

Eldrin Chen's gaze flickered slightly as he roughly assessed the strength of the two figures before him.

Compared to dealing with a power like the Lingering Sun Immortal Sect, which was an Earth Immortal Blessed Land [a realm of profound spiritual energy where Earth Immortals reside], he was far more inclined at his current stage to interact with Immortals [beings who have ascended beyond mortality through cultivation] of this caliber.

With this thought, he offered a slight, courteous bow with his hands clasped. "My Daoist title is Returning Abyss," he said with a smile. "I have just recently ascended from the lower realms. Greetings to you both, fellow Daoists." Read the full novel exclusively on audio-novel-dot-com.