Chapter 1063 : A Father's Decree and Immortal Lessons

"I understand, Father."

Worthy Longevity Chen rose to his feet, having ultimately made his promise.

Eldrin Chen said nothing more. He summoned Worthy Pursuit Chen and Worthy Path Chen.

Gazing upon the three young men before him, Eldrin Chen spoke, "I have agreed with Six Stars Immortal that the third son's wedding day will be in three months' time."

"Our household is short-handed. Worthy Pursuit, Second Son, as elder brothers, you must oversee the preparations for the third son during this period."

Worthy Pursuit Chen and Worthy Path Chen nodded, their expressions solemn as they bowed respectfully. "We understand, Father."

"Good. You may go."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, signaling for the three to depart.

Only after the three had left did Exquisite Jiang and Nyssa Qu step forward.

"This youth is spirited and full of ambition in his prime. Though he may be somewhat unrestrained in matters of romance, his character is not fundamentally flawed."

Eldrin Chen shook his head and spoke with calm composure.

He withdrew his gaze, then frowned slightly and continued, "However, we should also learn from the lesson of Six Stars Immortal."

"Oh?"

Exquisite Jiang's eyes flickered slightly, a trace of doubt appearing on her face.

Eldrin Chen settled back into his seat within the Guest Welcoming Pavilion and poured himself a cup of tea. "That Six Stars Immortal had six sons and one daughter. Each of those six sons possessed the innate talent to ascend to immortality, yet in the end, not a single one achieved it."

"This shows that without weathering storms and trials, even the direct offspring of a celestial being can scarcely achieve greatness."

Upon hearing this, Nyssa Qu's brow furrowed slightly.

It was known that the Six Stars Immortal had six sons, each one a direct descendant of an Immortal. By all logic, they should have been prodigies of astounding talent, yet ultimately, none attained immortality.

One must understand that such direct descendants of an Immortal each possess the most supreme immortal potential. Their innate aptitude would not be inferior to figures like Heaven Abandoned Lin or the Lord of the Path Palace—those peerless Path Lord. They were born with their feet already upon the Immortal Ascension Path.

As direct offspring of Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality], they sailed smoothly through their cultivation journey by relying on their bloodline power, encountering no obstacles whatsoever until they reached the Primordial Spirit 9th Tier [the ninth and final stage of the Primordial Spirit realm].

Yet, once they arrived at the Primordial Spirit 9th Tier, relying solely on their bloodline was far from sufficient.

How arduous is the path for a cultivator to ascend to immortality! Each of the three roads to immortality is fraught with immense difficulty.

To forge an Immortal Body [a physical form refined to the pinnacle, capable of withstanding celestial tribulations], one requires immense perseverance to subdue the agony of the flesh and shatter one's own limits.

To ascend via Path Principles [the fundamental laws governing heaven, earth, and all phenomena], one needs profound personal insight into these cosmic laws. Without sufficient life experience, innate talent, and enlightenment, comprehending Path Principles is as difficult as scaling the heavens themselves.

As for condensing one's cultivation foundation into a single Immortal Ascension Path Fruit [the crystallized essence of one's cultivation path, a prerequisite for ascension], it demands unwavering resolve, supreme wisdom, and tremendous courage—qualities rarely found among ordinary people.

External aids may offer some assistance in this endeavor, but they are merely embellishments upon the foundation.

If one lacks the necessary resolve, enlightenment, and perseverance—the very bedrock of an Immortal Root [the innate spiritual foundation required for the pursuit of immortality]—then using such treasures is nothing but a wasteful extravagance.

The bloodline of an Immortal allows for an unimpeded cultivation path, free from setbacks and tribulations. This often results in far less accumulated experience and depth compared to cultivators who claw their way up from the bottom. They frequently lack the steadfast resolve and indomitable will forged in adversity.

In ordinary times, this might not matter. But at the critical juncture of ascension, this very flaw often becomes their fatal weakness. Hence, the success rate for Immortal Descendant [those born with the bloodline of an immortal] has never been particularly high.

After all, even the most exceptional talent, without a resolute heart dedicated to the Dao [the ultimate path of cultivation and enlightenment], would likely find it difficult to achieve any significant accomplishments in the future.

In contrast, figures like Heaven Abandoned Lin and Lord of the Path Palace, who ascended from the Mortal Realm as Demigod [cultivators at the peak of mortality, one step below true immortality], carved their path to immortality with their own swords, hacking through thorns and brambles with sheer force of will.

Such Demigod Patriarch possess flawless temperament and experience, and their understanding of cultivation runs far deeper than that of an Immortal Descendant [one born with innate advantages from an immortal lineage]. Consequently, their chances of successfully ascending to immortality are significantly greater.

Thinking of this, Violet Consort Yan felt a pang of worry and couldn't help but look at Eldrin Chen as she inquired.

"What is your meaning, husband?"

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Eldrin Chen sighed softly before speaking. "For the past century, I have instructed these three children every single day."

"The principles of cultivation, the evils of the human heart, the proper way to conduct oneself—I have imparted all of this knowledge to them."

"Yet, knowledge gleaned solely from scrolls remains shallow; to truly grasp a matter, one must experience it firsthand."

Eldrin Chen spoke earnestly, his tone tinged with melancholy. "Now, Worthy Pursuit and Worthy Path are both over a century old. At that age, you and I were already shouldering the burdens of our entire clan. It is time for them to walk the Mortal Realm [the world of ordinary humans, distinct from the realms of cultivators] for themselves."

"Let them witness the evils of the Mortal Realm [the ordinary world of mortals, separate from the realms of cultivators], and see the perils of the cultivation path. Only then can they truly comprehend and forge their own way forward."

Upon hearing this, Lila could not help but feel worried. She spoke up, "Their cultivation is still too low. Is it not too dangerous to send them down the mountain?"

"It is of no consequence," Eldrin Chen shook his head, placing his hands behind his back. "I shall leave a strand of sword energy [a concentrated, lethal force of sword intent] concealed within their bodies. It can save their lives at the moment of mortal peril."

"Moreover, for now, their cultivation is still shallow. Let them travel and gain experience upon Green Chariot Island. We can allow them to leave the island only after they break through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, a major milestone] realm."

Upon hearing his words, the several women present finally felt a slight sense of relief.

Green Chariot Island stretched endlessly, as vast as the Eastern Region Great Wasteland.

Upon this immense Immortal Isles [a collective term for islands inhabited by cultivators and immortals], countless remnants of the Demon Race [a race of beings, often antagonistic to humans, that cultivate demonic arts] still lingered. Over the past thousand and more years, numerous minor Immortal Clan [families dedicated to cultivation and the pursuit of immortality] had also migrated here, among them were strong individuals at the Infant Soul Realm [a high stage of cultivation where the nascent soul is formed].

Even after the three of them broke through to the Infant Soul Realm, this place would be more than sufficient to serve as the stage for their cultivation journey.

Furthermore, upon the Immortal Isles, with their care and oversight, no major mishaps were likely to occur.

Thinking of this, Exquisite Jiang nodded and said, "Then this matter is settled. After Worthy Longevity's wedding is concluded, we shall let them descend the mountain to establish their own abodes."

"…"

The matter of Worthy Longevity Chen's marriage was personally handled by Eldrin Chen, who went so far as to prepare generous gifts and invite Xander Qian and Void-Refining Immortal to act as matchmakers and formally propose on his behalf.

Six Stars Immortal was quite satisfied in his heart. After accepting the betrothal gifts, he presented a lavish dowry in return.

This old immortal had found quite a few treasures in the ruins last time. The dowry contained no fewer than three stalks of Immortal Herb [rare plants imbued with immortal energy], included one Low-Grade Immortal Treasure [a magical artifact of the lowest immortal grade], and the remaining Spiritual Object [objects infused with spiritual energy] were too numerous to count.

After several months of such busy arrangements, the marriage of the two was finally settled.

Another year passed. On this day, Eldrin Chen summoned his three children to his cave abode.

"Father, for what matter have you called us here?"

Seeing the solemn expression on Eldrin Chen's face within the cave abode, Worthy Pursuit Chen could not help but inquire.

Eldrin Chen remained silent for a long moment, his gaze carefully studying the three children before him. Only after a considerable time did he finally speak:

"The three of you have cultivated for many years. I have already imparted to you all the methods of cultivation. From now on, the path forward depends more on your own steps."

"Now that you have come of age, I have summoned you here today to send you down the mountain!"

"Father!"

Worthy Longevity Chen's expression shifted slightly. Among the three, he was the youngest and had always been sheltered under Eldrin Chen's care. To be suddenly cast out from the mountain left him utterly unprepared.

He wanted to say more, but seeing the calm, unyielding look on Eldrin Chen's face, he swallowed his words. Continue reading this story at (audio-novel.com).