Chapter 1087 : Through the Celestial Void Gate

Not long after, the Void Gate [a mystical portal for traversing vast distances] opened. After paying a sum of Immortal Source [a rare and potent spiritual resource], they boarded the Void Gate.

As Eldrin Chen stepped onto the Void Gate, he discovered that the cultivators taking this journey numbered in the tens of thousands. Even Immortal [beings who have ascended to a higher plane of existence] numbered nearly a hundred among them.

This thought sparked a flicker of doubt within him. "Could all these people," he wondered aloud, "be heading for the Leaf Ruins Divine Sea?"

"Not so, not so."

Sylas Ye, the Immortal shook his head, a gentle smile gracing his lips. "The Void Gate is no mere mortal Teleportation Formation [a magical array for instantaneous travel]. It does not require two Teleportation Array Disk [enchanted disks used to establish a teleportation link] to lock onto each other's positions."

"It can anchor itself within the Boundless Void [the infinite, empty space between realms]. Any destination we wish to reach within the entire Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and mystical celestial sea], it can transport us there."

Beside him, Flora the Immortal Maiden nodded in agreement, her smile carrying a hint of charming allure. "Not only that," she added, "this Void Gate possesses wondrous and boundless utility. It can not only traverse the void but can also convey us to the Celestial Court Star Palace [the legendary palace of the celestial court, said to reside among the stars]."

"The Celestial Court Star Palace?"

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted, a trace of solemn gravity settling upon his features.

Having Ascended to Immortality [achieved the state of an immortal being] for many years now, Eldrin Chen had gained some understanding of the Celestial Court Star Palace. That celestial palace was located deep within the starry expanse of the Boundless Cosmos [the infinite universe], serving as the nominal ruler over the endless Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation] of the starry skies. The story continues at audio-novel .c om.

Their dominion over the starry expanse is not absolute, yet they possess the power to send an Immortal [a being who has ascended to the immortal realm] back to their mortal homeland.

The boundless Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation] stretches into an unfathomable cosmic ocean, spanning countless billions of light-years. Its true vastness is perhaps unknown even to a Great Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal who has attained the pinnacle of cultivation].

For an Immortal, the journey to descend and return to one's native world is a formidable undertaking.

In the past, Eldrin Chen had communicated with the descended Lucian Huanxu, the Immortal. He learned that the key to Lucian Huanxu, the Immortal's swift descent within a mere few millennia lay in harnessing the power of the Celestial Court Star Palace [the celestial institution governing stellar travel and cosmic pathways].

For an Immortal like Eldrin Chen, the most viable path back to the Purple Realm [the mortal world from which he originated] was likewise to descend with the aid of the Celestial Court Star Palace.

Yet, reaching the Celestial Court Star Palace itself is no simple feat. A vast gulf separates an Immortal Domain [a realm inhabited by immortals] from the distant halls of the Star Palace.

Take the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain for instance. This Immortal Domain is of such immense breadth that even an Immortal would require several millennia to traverse its full expanse.

Furthermore, the distance between an Immortal Domain and the deep starry void is immeasurably greater. To bridge it, one must first cross the endless Primordial Chaos that lies beyond the domain's borders.

However, with a Void Gate [a portal capable of tearing through dimensional barriers], one could instantly pierce the Boundless Void [the infinite emptiness between realms], spanning a journey of billions of light-years in a single step to arrive at the Celestial Court Star Palace.

Thereafter, by leveraging the power of the Celestial Court Star Palace, one could locate the star sector containing one's homeland, drastically shortening the time required for the final descent.

"With the aid of the Void Gate and the Star Palace, returning to the Purple Realm might not require three Millennium."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, his thoughts flickering with the possibility.

Several Millennium had passed since his ascension, yet he had received not a single whisper of news concerning the Purple Realm. This silence filled Eldrin Chen with a growing unease.

In truth, Eldrin Chen had left a contingency in the mortal realm: three sticks of Immortal Trace Incense [incense imbued with his immortal essence, capable of bridging the gap between worlds]. Once lit, they would allow communication with him.

Alas, transmitting messages across the chasm separating the immortal and mortal worlds is a feat of immense difficulty. Should those three sticks of Immortal Trace Incense be consumed, re-establishing contact would become a near-impossible task.

Within the boundless Primordial Chaos cosmos, countless stars drift in an eternal, relative dance.

Those three incense sticks were Eldrin Chen's anchor, the key to locating the Purple Realm. Were they to be utterly spent, finding his way back to the Purple Realm from the depths of the Boundless Starry Sky would be a trial of a thousand hardships.

Therefore, unless faced with a crisis threatening the clan's annihilation or a cataclysm engulfing the entire world, the Chen Clan of the lower realm would never lightly burn the Immortal Trace Incense.

Now, several Millennium after Eldrin Chen's ascension, the Immortal Trace Incense remained unlit. This filled Eldrin Chen's heart with a bittersweet tumult—a sorrow born of longing for his homeland and uncertainty about the fate of old companions, yet mingled with the relief that, at the very least, the Purple Realm had known no great calamity in these years.

He grieved for the home he missed, not knowing how his former comrades fared, yet took solace in the knowledge that the Purple Realm had likely been spared any great crisis.

This also meant that in the three Millennium since his departure, no one from the clan had achieved Ascending to Immortality [the ultimate breakthrough to become an immortal]. Otherwise, they should have lit the Immortal Trace Incense [a special incense used to send messages across realms to ascended immortals] to inform him, so he could have arranged for them to seek refuge with him in the Immortal Realm [the higher realm where immortals reside].

"Three Millennium have passed. Perhaps someone is nearing the point of Ascending to Immortality [achieving the ultimate breakthrough to become an immortal]."

"If the opportunity arises, I must return to the Purple Realm [the lower mortal realm from which he ascended]."

As these thoughts flashed through Eldrin Chen's mind, he suddenly felt the Void Gate [a portal that traverses the void between realms] shudder violently, accompanied by a sensation of spatial distortion.

Seeing this, Sylas Ye, the Immortal immediately cautioned, "The Void Gate [a portal that traverses the void between realms] is about to activate. Do not resist its power; simply yield to its flow. Otherwise, it will cast us out."

The moment his words fell, Eldrin Chen felt the world spin and an invisible force press in from all sides. Read, share, and discuss at audio-novel*com.

This Void Power [the raw, chaotic energy of the void between realms] was astonishingly potent, capable of shredding even a Nascent Soul Cultivator [a cultivator whose soul has formed a nascent infant form within their dantian] in an instant. Yet, Eldrin Chen felt little more than a mild pressure.

His gaze pierced the void, witnessing the vast Ronan Mountains swiftly receding beneath his feet. In the space of a single heartbeat, they had traversed boundless stretches of the Immortal Domain [the territories and heavens governed by immortal powers].

"Whoosh!"

In the time it takes to draw a single breath, Eldrin Chen found himself transported to an entirely different world.

Not far from where he stood, Sylas Ye, the Immortal and the others were also flung from the void one after another, materializing before him.

Sylas Ye, the Immortal scanned the surroundings and, seeing all six of them had arrived together, said with a faint smile, "Since we are all here, let us proceed."

Upon hearing this, the group followed Sylas Ye, the Immortal as he led the way towards the ruins of the Yin-Yang Immortal Sect [a legendary sect that practiced the dual cultivation of Yin and Yang principles].

To avoid detection by others, their teleportation point was set several sea regions away from the Yin-Yang Immortal Sect ruins.

They flew continuously for nearly a year before finally reaching the sea region where the Yin-Yang Immortal Sect ruins lay submerged.

This was a vast, desolate expanse of ocean, utterly devoid of life and filled with a deathly silence that stirred a sense of foreboding danger within them.

Seeing this, Canda the Daoist could not help but ask, "Brother Sylas, are you certain the ruins of the Yin-Yang Immortal Sect lie submerged in these waters?"

"The Immortal Spirit Qi [the highest grade of spiritual energy, used by Immortals] here is thin. It feels more like a barren wasteland to me."

"I have traversed this path once before; it cannot be false," Sylas Ye, the Immortal stated firmly.

He shook his head, then added with a grave expression, "Remain vigilant. While the Immortal Spirit Qi in this sea is sparse, it is saturated with potent Baleful Qi [a malevolent and destructive form of energy]. Many ferocious beasts roam these depths."

Upon hearing this, everyone present adopted expressions of grave seriousness.

The Yin-Yang Immortal Sect once possessed two Half-Step Earth Immortals [cultivators on the very cusp of attaining the Earth Immortal realm], and the Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor was a Six Tribulations Immortal [an Immortal who has survived six Heavenly Tribulations]. His power was nearly on par with that of an Earth Immortal Progenitor [a foundational figure who has fully ascended to the Earth Immortal realm].

Even the Seven Tribulations Immortal [an Immortal who has survived seven Heavenly Tribulations] who ultimately defeated the Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor held him in the highest regard, considering him the greatest rival of myself's lifetime.

An organization founded by such a supreme powerhouse possesses an Deep-Seated Foundation [profound and unshakable base of power and resources] of immense depth. Its strength likely rivals, if not surpasses, that of the Setting Sun Blessed Land.

Although the six Immortals present all possessed strength at the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm, venturing into such a ruin still felt perilous to them.

Were it not for treasures that stir the heart's deepest desires, they would never have dared to tread so lightly into danger.

Mindful of the unpredictable perils ahead, they all suppressed their auras and proceeded with utmost caution into the depths of this sea region.

They traveled submerged for what felt like an age. Then, Eldrin Chen's immortal eyes pierced the boundless deep, catching a glimpse of a faint, hazy radiance emanating from the seabed far below.

"That is..."

Hearts quickening with anticipation, they swiftly flew towards it. There, amidst the endless ocean, they discovered an Immortal Island [a landmass suffused with immortal energies, often a site of ancient power] resting upon the waves. For the best reading experience, visit audio—novel.com.