Chapter 1105 : The Path of Ascending Immortals

Eldrin Chen nodded upon hearing this, as if it had been within his expectations all along.

Tempered by the great tribulations, the Purple Realm had given birth to quite a few beings possessing a Immortal Grace [a constitution of transcendent, otherworldly elegance and potential].

Among these Dao Lord [supreme masters of the Dao] who bore the Exiled Immortal Bearing [a demeanor reminiscent of a celestial being cast down to the mortal realm], a significant number harbored the hope of Ascending to Immortality [transcending mortality to become an immortal].

Peerless Dao Lord such as Peng the Roc Demon Sage, Sky-Watching Dao Master, Star Palace Master, the master of the Glazed Palace, Lord of the Separated Flame Hall, and others all possessed the bearing for Ascending to Immortality.

And among these Dao Lord, Ancestor Black Tortoise, Lin Tianqi, and the Master of the Dao Palace stood as the foremost.

That Lin Tianqi was the foremost Sword Cultivator [a practitioner who cultivates the Dao through the sword] in the Purple Realm, having undergone a profound metamorphosis on his path to this day. His offensive prowess could be called the greatest in the Purple Realm, and it was clear he now pursued an even loftier ambition.

As for the Master of the Dao Palace, he had already comprehended the Rudiment of Immortal Dao Law [the foundational principles of an immortal-level Dao law] many years before Eldrin Chen's own ascension. Barring unforeseen circumstances, he should have long since perfected it.

Yet the Master of the Dao Palace still refrained from undergoing his tribulation and ascending. Evidently, he was focused on comprehending the Immortal Ascension Dao Fruit [the supreme Dao Fruit that governs the fate of ascension to immortality].

Therefore, for the Master of the Drifting Snow Palace to obtain the opportunity [a destined chance or favorable circumstance] to ascend this time, the Master of the Dao Palace and others must have yielded a portion of the Violet Divine Fruit.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen exchanged a glance with Lyra Jiang. For more chapters, visit audio~novel.com for the complete novel.

Lyra Jiang [the Immortal Maiden Lyra Jiang] pondered briefly, then nodded after a moment and said, "Both Ancestor Black Tortoise [the Ancient Ancestor of the Black Tortoise] and the Master of the Drifting Snow Palace [the Lord of the Palace of Drifting Snow] have shared a long-standing friendship with us. They can indeed be considered trusted allies."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen [Eldrin Chen] also nodded in agreement. As the saying goes, two fists are no match for four hands. In this Immortal Domain [a realm inhabited by Immortals], one could hardly accomplish great deeds by fighting alone.

Had they not witnessed the fate of the Yin-Yang Ancient Ancestor [the Ancient Ancestor of Yin and Yang]? His cultivation and power were truly earth-shattering, his strength sufficient to firmly suppress either Eldrin Chen or Zenyu the Prison-Keeper [Zenyu, the Keeper of Prisons] individually. Yet, he had still perished under their combined assault.

Now, although they had gained a firm foothold within the Immortal Realm [the higher plane of existence for Immortals], they possessed few reliable supporters.

They had almost no capable individuals at their side. Not only when compared to the long-established Grotto-Heaven [a superior type of blessed land, a pocket dimension of profound spiritual energy] and Blessed Land [a spiritual paradise with concentrated natural energy] lineages, but even when facing the two branches of Demon God [a powerful demonic cultivation realm] cultivators from the Crimson Dragon Sea [the Sea of the Crimson Dragon], they faced considerable pressure.

Under such circumstances, having a few trustworthy Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality] as allies would undoubtedly greatly alleviate their burdens.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen said, "All Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for cultivators sharing the same path] who ascended from the Purple Realm [the Purple Firmament Realm] are individuals we can trust."

"If Ancestor Black Tortoise and the Master of the Drifting Snow Palace enter the Immortal Realm, they can become Guest Elder [Honored Elders with guest status] of our Chen Immortal Clan [the Chen Clan of Immortals] and cultivate within the Starry Glazed Realm [a mystical formation realm resembling a starry, glazed cosmos]."

Hearing this, Thalion Chen [Thalion Chen] felt a slight sense of relief settle in his heart.

As the saying goes, having connections in the Immortal Realm makes things easier. The Ancestor Black Tortoise and the Master of the Drifting Snow Palace would have no kin in the Immortal Realm. For them, having a place to stay upon their Initial Entry [first arrival] into the Immortal Domain meant their situation would be far better than that of many other Immortal.

Afterward, he finalized the date for their ascension to the Immortal Realm [the higher plane of existence where immortals reside] three hundred years hence, and thus the matter was settled.

Having said this, Eldrin Chen swept his gaze over the assembled group and noticed the absence of Silas Chen. He could not help but inquire, "Why is Silas not present today?"

"Silas..."

At his words, the expressions of those present shifted subtly, and for a moment, no one offered an immediate reply.

After a long silence, it was Ethan Chen who finally spoke, his voice tinged with sorrow. "Three hundred years ago, Sister Silas attempted to forcefully break through to the Dao Fruit Immortal [the realm of a true immortal who has borne the fruit of their Dao] realm. Unfortunately, she failed, resulting in the dissolution of her Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest essence of a cultivator]."

"Hmm!"

A sharp pang struck Eldrin Chen's heart, and a flicker of emotion disturbed the tranquil depths of his ancient, well-like eyes.

He drew a deep breath and, after another long pause, sighed. "Such is fate, such is destiny. Her True Spirit [the fundamental, indestructible consciousness of a being] was shielded by my Immortal Mark Seal [a protective seal placed by an immortal]. She can carry her memories through three cycles of Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth]. Perhaps our paths will cross again one day."

Upon hearing this, Ethan Chen's expression grew even more somber. "Sister Silas left herself no room for retreat in her breakthrough attempt. She even... she even burned her Divine Soul [the soul essence, a cultivator's spiritual foundation]."

"Now, only a faint, fragile wisp of her Divine Soul remains, preserved like a guttering candle flame, ready to be extinguished at any moment."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's gaze rippled with emotion, and a tremor of awe shook his heart.

Burning one's Divine Soul [the highest spiritual essence of a cultivator] to attempt a breakthrough to Dao Fruit Immortal [an immortal who has borne the fruit of their Dao] can indeed increase the odds of Ascending to Immortality [transcending mortality to become an immortal] by ten or twenty percent. However, failure would result in one's Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] being utterly annihilated, scattered to dust.

Although a minuscule fragment of Silas Chen's Divine Soul had been intercepted and preserved by the mighty figures of the Chen Clan, it was still nearly completely destroyed.

Such a faint remnant of Divine Soul—once subjected to the baptism of the Reincarnation Pool [a mystical pool that cleanses souls for rebirth]—would likely be extinguished, leaving only a single wisp of True Spirit [the fundamental, indestructible spark of consciousness] to slowly re-coalesce a new Divine Soul.

Yet, after such spiritual dissolution, the newly formed Divine Soul born from that True Spirit would bear no connection to its past life. All memories of bygone days would be lost forever, impossible to recover.

This realization filled Eldrin Chen's heart with profound anguish. The complete novel can be found at audio–novel.com.

After a long, silent moment, he finally drew a deep breath and declared, "Within the Immortal Realm [the realm of the immortals], there exists a rare treasure known as the Soul-Gathering Pearl [a pearl that can gather and contain a cultivator's dispersed soul essence]. It can gather and preserve a cultivator's scattered Soul Spirits [the composite spiritual energies that make up a soul]."

I shall impart its forging method unto you. Once you successfully craft it, it can temporarily safeguard Silas's Soul Spirits for eighty thousand years.

Within those eighty millennia, I shall find an opportunity to descend to the mortal world, retrieve her Soul Spirits, and bring them to the Immortal Domain [another term for the Immortal Realm] to reconstruct her Divine Soul."

After transmitting the method for forging the Soul-Gathering Pearl, Eldrin Chen wished to say more, but he noticed the Immortal Trace Incense [an incense used to facilitate communication across realms] was nearly burnt to its end.

With no other recourse, he could only admonish them, "Remember this well: you must protect Silas's Soul Spirits [the spiritual essence that constitutes a being's consciousness and identity]."

As these words were spoken, the Immortal Trace Incense [a special incense used to bridge communication across realms] finally burned to its end, and the spatial rift connecting the two realms vanished into nothingness.

"Alas!"

Watching the image in the void gradually fade, Eldrin Chen could not help but let out a soft sigh.

Lyra Jiang glanced at him. She understood his feelings at this moment. Silas Chen had been raised alongside Eldrin Chen, and a deep bond existed between them.

Now, only a wisp of a Remnant Soul [a faint, lingering fragment of a soul after severe damage] remained, too fragile to even risk reincarnation. It was only natural that Eldrin Chen's heart was heavy.

She patted Eldrin Chen's shoulder and shook her head gently. "Set your mind at ease. Since she has inherited the method to refine the Soul-Gathering Pearl [a magical treasure designed to collect and stabilize soul fragments], Silas will surely be safe and sound."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen responded with a bitter smile. "That child, Silas, her Deep-Seated Foundation [the fundamental spiritual and physical basis of a cultivator's power] was always too shallow. She was never one destined for Ascending to Immortality [the ultimate goal of cultivation, transcending mortality to become an immortal]. Why would she act so recklessly?"

Verdant Consort remained silent for a long while before finally sighing. "Perhaps... she merely wished to catch up to your footsteps, to ascend to the Immortal Realm [the higher plane of existence where immortals reside] and see you one last time."

Eldrin Chen fell silent. His mind was always meticulous; how could he not have understood Silas Chen's thoughts?

His feigned ignorance stemmed from being entangled in too many romantic debts, a reluctance to invite further karmic entanglements [the principle of cause and effect in cultivation].

With this thought, Eldrin Chen sighed and said, "Dwelling on it is pointless. In three hundred years, Sparrow and the others will ascend. We must first inform the Setting Sun Blessed Land of this matter."

"Mm."

Lyra Jiang nodded. The Crimson Dragon Sea lacked an Ascension Platform [a platform for cultivators to ascend to higher realms]; the nearest one was still in the Setting Sun Sea.

To avoid any unforeseen complications, it would be best to notify the Setting Sun Blessed Land in advance and personally go to receive them.

At this moment, however, Verdant Consort spoke up, "Sparrow's ascension is still three centuries away; there's no need for haste."

"But Nyssa is about to conclude her seclusion. You should go and see her."

"Very well."

Eldrin Chen nodded. Nyssa Qu had been in secluded cultivation for nearly three Millennium [a period of one thousand years]; by his reckoning, it was indeed time for her to emerge.

Upon emerging, if Nyssa Qu had successfully forged the physique of the Nine-Colored Immortal Clam [a mythical clam of immense spiritual power], she would be poised to break through to the Ascension to Immortality Realm [the realm of becoming an immortal].

Yet, should she fail, her bloodline foundation would likely suffer severe damage. This was, without a doubt, the most critical juncture of her life. Naturally, Eldrin Chen had to remain by her side.

Thus, early the very next morning, Eldrin Chen hurriedly set off for the Glazed Sea.

Upon arriving at the Glazed Sea, Eldrin Chen found that Solara and the others had already been waiting for some time. Continue reading this story at audio-novel .c om.