Chapter 1109 : Ascension of the Immortal Trio

No matter how deep their reluctance to leave the mortal world, the moment of ascension had finally arrived.

Before parting, they gazed upon the old friends by their side, offering each a final, solemn nod of farewell.

By this day, all that needed to be said had already been spoken. Yet in this moment, they understood with piercing clarity that this departure meant a true parting of ways between the mortal and the immortal realms; the chance of meeting again in the future was slim indeed.

Ancestor Black Tortoise let out a sigh, his gaze resting upon his comrades as he said, "Fellow Fellow Daoist, let us meet again in the Immortal Realm [the higher plane of existence where true immortals reside]."

Upon the Path to Immortal Ascension [the celestial bridge leading to the higher realms], the multitude remained silent.

Only a select few, like Peng the Roc Demon Sage, Lin Tianqi, and Kael Chen, brimmed with unshakable confidence in their ability to achieve Ascending to Immortality [the ultimate transcendence to become a true immortal]. Their expressions were calm as they replied, "Go on ahead, you three. We shall follow shortly."

"Good. This old man will await you in the Immortal Realm."

Ancestor Black Tortoise laughed heartily and immediately summoned the Ascension Guiding Immortal Light [a radiant pathway of light that guides cultivators during their ascension to immortality].

In that instant, three beams of Ascension Guiding Immortal Light pierced through the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation] and descended. The light enveloped them, pulling the trio into the depths of the Endless Void [the boundless, starless expanse between realms].

An immeasurable span of time passed—or perhaps none at all—as they traversed the boundless cosmos. Finally, they emerged from a pool of immortal essence, leaping forth to stand upon a lofty, celestial platform. Published by audio-novel.com (official site). All rights reserved.

Before the lofty platform, a figure clad in snow-white robes [a garment symbolizing purity and often worn by cultivators] stood in serene stillness, as if having awaited for a considerable time.

"Leaping Dragon Pool [a legendary pool where beings can transform into dragons], Ascension Platform [the platform from which cultivators ascend to the Immortal Realm]."

"Congratulations to the three Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for cultivators on the same path] on your ascension to the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [a celestial realm of immortals]. From this day forth, you shall enjoy longevity and immortality."

Separated Flame Phoenix [a powerful phoenix-type demon progenitor] lifted her gaze and spoke with immediate delight, "Master."

The newcomer was indeed Eldrin Chen. He gently patted Sparrow's head, then turned a smiling gaze towards the others.

"This is not the place for conversation. Follow me back to the Crimson Dragon Sea [a region in the Immortal Realm], and we shall speak there."

"Very well."

Ancestor Black Tortoise and the Master of the Drifting Snow Palace both nodded upon hearing this. Having a longtime friend like Eldrin Chen to guide them upon their ascension to the Immortal Realm [the higher plane of existence for cultivators] meant they would not be completely lost and bewildered.

As Eldrin Chen reminisced with the three, they journeyed towards the Crimson Dragon Sea, arriving in due course before the shores of Green Chariot Island.

"Now, follow me."

Upon setting foot on Green Chariot Island, Eldrin Chen led the group into the heart of the Starry Glazed Realm.

The moment they entered the Starry Glazed Realm, the group was immediately enveloped by the Glazed Starlight Power suffusing the space. They could not help but exclaim in astonishment, "What is this?"

"This is the Glaze Star Realm, a blessed land of the Immortals [a realm of profound spiritual energy and celestial wonders]," Eldrin Chen explained.

At that very moment, a voice echoed through the void.

Lifting their gazes, the group saw Lyra Jiang and Verdant Consort approaching with gentle smiles.

Recognizing the two figures, the three newcomers promptly rose and offered a respectful salute [a formal gesture of greeting and respect among cultivators], saying, "We pay our respects to the two Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and attained a higher state of existence]."

"There is no need for such formality," Lyra Jiang replied.

With a serene smile, Lyra Jiang continued, her tone calm and even, "Now that you, my fellow Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for fellow cultivators on the path of cultivation], have Ascended to Immortality [transcended the mortal realm and attained an immortal state], such deference is unnecessary."

Hearing this, the Master of the Drifting Snow Palace could only manage a wry smile.

From the moment they first arrived in the Immortal Domain [the realm of the Immortals] and beheld Eldrin Chen, they had sensed a vast and unbridgeable gulf between them.

Even now, upon seeing Lyra Jiang and Verdant Consort, I still felt an immense gulf between us, so vast that they nearly forgot I had already attained Ascending to Immortality [the state of transcending mortality and becoming an immortal being].

Eldrin Chen led the group to a pavilion, where he had tea served for the three Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality], and then inquired, "Several Millennium [cycles of one thousand years] have passed. I trust the mortal realm remains peaceful?"

Upon hearing this, Verdant Consort and Lyra Jiang also revealed looks of curiosity.

After a separation spanning several Millennium, the changes within the Purple Realm [a major realm in the cultivation world] were profound, far beyond what a single stick of Immortal Trace Incense [an incense used to convey complex information or memories] could possibly convey.

Now that the three had achieved Ascending to Immortality, Eldrin Chen naturally wished to learn of the vicissitudes within the mortal dust through them.

"The mortal world has enjoyed peace for several thousand years, and the Purple Realm has recovered its vitality with remarkable speed." Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio-novel`com.

Understanding Eldrin Chen's concern, Ancestor Black Tortoise began to recount in detail: "Over these past five Millennium, the ambient spiritual energy [the vital energy that flows through all living things and the world] of the Purple Realm has recovered swiftly."

"The cultivation environment between heaven and earth has greatly improved, leading to the successive advancement of over three hundred Nascent Soul Dao Lord [cultivators who have reached the Nascent Soul stage and are addressed as 'Dao Lord']."

"Our old comrades from days past, blessed with the great fortune to quell the cataclysm, have mostly cultivated to the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage [the late stage of the Primordial Spirit cultivation realm, the spiritual core of a cultivator]. Many have even reached the Half-Immortal Realm [a realm halfway to true immortality]."

As Ancestor Black Tortoise's narrative unfolded, Eldrin Chen quickly grasped the current state of affairs within the Purple Realm.

To say that the current Purple Realm is an era overflowing with Heaven's Chosen [prodigies blessed by heaven] is no exaggeration. The veteran cultivators of the Purple Realm from years past, those at the Ninth Layer Nascent Soul and Primordial Spirit, Late Stage realms, have all advanced significantly.

Figures such as Lin Tianqi, the Lord of the Separated Flame Palace, the Star Palace Master, the master of the Glazed Palace, and even the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk have now all cultivated to the Half-Immortal Realm.

Among the more ancient Demi-Immortal [powerhouses one step below true Immortals], the Master of the Dao Palace has already comprehended the Laws of the Dao [fundamental principles governing reality]. Barring unforeseen circumstances, he should be able to manifest the power of Cultivating Dao Fruit [the fruit of one's cultivation path] within a few Millennium.

The Sky-Watching Dao Master attempted to break through to the Ascension to Immortality Realm three Millennium ago. Unfortunately, having peered into too many Heavenly Secrets [cosmic mysteries] in his lifetime, the resulting Immortal Ascension Tribulation [heavenly trial for immortality] was terrifyingly powerful. Even with the treasures gifted by Eldrin Chen, he failed to survive the Immortal Ascension Tribulation.

As for Kunxuan the Dao Venerable, his Deep-Seated Foundation [core cultivation base] is relatively shallow. Although he has comprehended the Immortal Ascension Dao Fruit in recent years, he fears the might of the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation and has thus far dared not face his Immortal Ascension Tribulation, remaining earthbound.

Peng the Roc Demon Sage, proud and ambitious, seeks to forge a Celestial Immortal Aptitude [a constitution fit for a Celestial Immortal] and is therefore in no rush for Ascending to Immortality.

"Beyond these Demi-Immortal great powers," Ancestor Black Tortoise continued, "the Purple Realm boasts many other Heaven's Chosen figures who have already cultivated to the Ninth Layer Nascent Soul."

Ancestor Black Tortoise spoke methodically, stroking his long beard with a smile. "The Eastern Sea Frost Drake Immortal Maiden, Caelum the Wavestrider, Dorian, the Sage Lord, and many other Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for fellow cultivators] have all reached the Ninth Layer Nascent Soul."

"Even within your own Heaven's Ruin Alliance, figures like the Vast Sea Daoist and Lilith, Mistress of Desire have cultivated to the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage. While their hopes for Ascending to Immortality may be slim in the future, a thread of that hope still remains."

Eldrin Chen listened quietly, then sighed. "Legends say that even at the peak of the Purple Realm one hundred thousand years ago, there were only about a thousand Primordial Spirit cultivators and several dozen Demigod Ancestor [powerhouses approaching divinity] coexisting in a single era."

"Now, merely a few Millennium have passed since the great calamity ended, yet the Purple Realm already boasts over a dozen Demigod Ancestors and more than four hundred Nascent Soul Dao Lords. Truly, a flourishing Great Thousand World possesses remarkable strengths."

Ancestor Black Tortoise also nodded, adding with a sigh, "In the tens of thousands of years prior, the Purple Realm was not lacking in potential Dao Lords who could have ascended."

"However, with the great calamity looming, most Nascent Soul Dao Lords met an untimely end. Consequently, the number of those in the Purple Origin God realm never exceeded one hundred."

"The prosperity we witness today is largely thanks to you quelling that cataclysm."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen smiled and replied, "The Purple Realm nurtured me; vanquishing the Demon God was my duty from the start."

Now assured of the Purple Realm's safety, Eldrin Chen felt a weight lift from his heart.

He reminisced with the three for a long while before arranging for their cultivation within the Starry Glazed Realm.

After settling these matters, Eldrin Chen lingered on the mountain for only seven more days before seeking out Lyra Jiang. "The matter of finding the Enlightenment Tea Tree [a legendary tree whose leaves can induce profound states of enlightenment] should not be delayed," he stated.

"I intend to journey to the Myriad Spirits Sea to meet this Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor [an ancient being of immense power, said to be half a step into the Immortal Realm]."

Lyra Jiang grew concerned, her expression turning grave. "Legends say the Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor is an existence at the half-step Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm just below true celestial immortality]. Would facing Him directly not be perilous for you?"

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "The Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor is known for his gentle temperament and rarely engages in acts of slaughter. He has a reputation throughout the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea for being even-tempered. It is unlikely he would move against me." For uninterrupted reading, go to audio-novel . com.