Chapter 1064 : The Father's Gift and the Son's Path

No one understands a father like his son. He knew all too well the unyielding nature of Eldrin Chen's character; once a decision was made, it could not be swayed.

Seeing this was the case, Worthy Longevity Chen retreated to a secondary request: "Since this child is descending the mountain, I wonder what generous gifts Father might bestow."

"Hmph, you sly fox!"

Eldrin Chen snorted coldly, then turned his gaze towards Worthy Pursuit Chen.

With a flick of his sleeve, he retrieved an iron rod from within it and tossed it to Worthy Longevity Chen, saying,

"Worthy Pursuit, as the eldest son, you have listened to my teachings at my knee for a hundred years. All that I should impart to you, I have already done so in full."

At this point, his words paused briefly.

A moment later, he continued, "Now that you are to embark on your cultivation path alone, I have little of material worth to give you. What I can leave you, besides this iron rod, is this entire world itself."

"I hope you can take it, walk within this vast and magnificent world, and forge your own Immortal Ascension Path [the legendary path leading to immortality and transcendence]."

Worthy Pursuit Chen lifted his head and looked upon the figure before him. Read the full novel exclusively on audio - novel . com.

In his eyes, the snow-robed figure stood with hands clasped behind his back, his tall form wreathed in Immortal Energy [the supreme energy of an immortal, far surpassing ordinary spiritual energy], majestic as a peerless Immortal King [a sovereign ruler among immortals].

A surge of boundless, heroic spirit welled up inexplicably within Worthy Pursuit Chen. The dragon patterns on his body trembled, radiating an aura of incomparably domineering true intent.

In that instant, his thoughts settled. Worthy Pursuit Chen knelt and bowed, accepting the iron staff as he said, "One's own path must ultimately be walked by oneself."

"This child understands."

Seeing the expression on Worthy Pursuit Chen's face, Eldrin Chen gave a slight, approving nod.

Dragons beget dragons, phoenixes beget phoenixes. This eldest son's temperament was upright, sharp, and unyielding, bearing much of his own character.

The iron staff he bestowed appeared ordinary, but its true name was the Primordial Yellow Immortal Iron Staff. It was forged from immortal metal specifically sought out by Eldrin Chen, its power the most unyielding and overwhelmingly fierce.

Eldrin Chen had transformed the Path Principles [the fundamental laws and truths of a cultivator's chosen Dao] within it into array patterns. The day Worthy Pursuit Chen could fully refine and master it would likely be the day he stood not far from ascension to immortality.

Shifting his gaze, Eldrin Chen looked toward Worthy Path Chen, his expression softening noticeably.

Among the three brothers, the eldest son's nature was righteous and sharp, yet also too unbending. If his heart's convictions were obstructed, perhaps not even his own father could pull him back.

Second Son Worthy Path Chen was the most composed. His cultivation level was nearly on par with Worthy Pursuit Chen, and he took great pleasure in studying all manner of secret manuals and ancient texts. His temperament was the most seasoned among them.

Furthermore, with the Heavenly Eye [a divine ability that reveals all illusions], no illusion could remain hidden from his gaze, and even the hearts of men found it difficult to escape his scrutiny. Therefore, Eldrin Chen trusted Worthy Path Chen the most.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen flicked his sleeve and retrieved nine ancient scrolls, handing them to Worthy Path Chen. "Second Son, your nature is the most steady, and your innate talent and foundation are both peerless," he said.

"Your father has nothing exceptional to bestow upon you. I shall grant you these nine volumes of the Ancient Scripture [a profound and ancient cultivation text]. Contemplate and cultivate them diligently."

Worthy Path Chen took the nine ancient texts. After a brief glance, he spoke calmly, "Father, you still possess one volume on the Path Soldiers [a method for refining elite soldier formations]. This child wishes to request it for study."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's gaze flickered slightly.

The so-called method for refining Path Soldiers was the technique used by great Immortal Sect [a major sect of cultivators] and clans to forge their elite soldier formations.

The potency of such methods varied greatly. Weaker ones used Foundation Establishment [the second major realm of cultivation] and Violet Sanctum [the third major realm of cultivation] cultivators as soldiers, with Golden Core [the fourth major realm] and Infant Soul [the fifth major realm] cultivators as commanders.

The methods of the more powerful Immortal Clan [a powerful clan of cultivators] were even more astonishing, using Infant Soul cultivators as soldiers and Primordial Spirit [the sixth major realm of cultivation] cultivators as generals. Gathering the power of millions of Path Soldiers could even allow one to challenge and slay an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality].

Among the Path Soldiers [elite military units of cultivators trained in coordinated formations], the most elite are undoubtedly the Celestial Soldiers and Generals [the supreme heavenly legions] of the Immortal Court [the celestial governing body of the immortal realm].

It is said that within the Celestial Soldiers and Generals of the Vast Azure Immortal Court, only those at the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm of the spiritual core] can serve as common soldiers, while only true Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality] can qualify as celestial generals. Command over an entire legion of Celestial Soldiers and Generals is reserved solely for a Divine Lord [a title for a powerful immortal lord].

As a Divine Lord of the Immortal Court, the Glazed Divine Lord commands just such a legion of Celestial Soldiers and Generals under his banner.

The might of these Celestial Soldiers and Generals is profound. They can deploy the power of a Path Soldiers Grand Formation [a grand military formation that channels the collective power of the soldiers], making them a force capable of capturing even Immortal with relative ease. Even an Earth Immortal Patriarch [a patriarch who has attained the Earth Immortal realm] would think twice before facing them, a testament to their terrifying prowess.

However, cultivating such Path Soldiers is no simple feat. It requires all members to practice the same cultivation art and forsake their personal Lifebound Magical Treasure [a magical artifact bonded to a cultivator's life force], reforging them into the specialized Lifebound Magical Treasure exclusive to the Path Soldiers. The conditions for training them are exceedingly stringent.

Eldrin Chen was not versed in this path and held little interest in the methods of training Path Soldiers. The cultivation manual for Path Soldiers in his possession was merely something he had collected casually—a method that only reached the Primordial Spirit Realm. This content originates from audio_novel.com. Please respect copyright.

Seeing Worthy Path Chen's interest, he waved his sleeve, summoning that secret tome on Path Soldiers.

Handing it directly to Worthy Path Chen, Eldrin Chen spoke, "Take this secret manual on Path Soldiers and study it. In the future, I shall seek out a true immortal-grade secret manual on Path Soldiers for you."

"My thanks, Father."

Worthy Path Chen accepted the Path Soldiers secret manual and withdrew, his heart content.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen withdrew his gaze and then turned his attention to Worthy Longevity Chen.

Among these three children, Worthy Longevity Chen was the youngest and had studied the Path under his knee for the shortest time, making him the one Eldrin Chen was most concerned about.

However, this child had Moonlight Veil, his Infant Soul [the third major realm of cultivation, where the nascent soul is formed] Dao Companion, by his side. Furthermore, Exquisite Jiang and others resided upon Green Chariot Mountain, from where they could observe the entire Green Chariot Island with a single thought. There should be no danger of him perishing.

Therefore, after much deliberation, Eldrin Chen decided to send this child down the mountain early as well.

This child's temperament was somewhat frivolous, and his cultivation was not as diligent as his two elder brothers. He needed to be driven down the mountain sooner to taste the hardships of the Mortal Realm [the world of ordinary, non-cultivating humans], thereby tempering his character.

"Father!"

Seeing Eldrin Chen look at him, Worthy Longevity Chen shamelessly asked, "What treasures are you planning to bestow upon me?"

"Whether it's Immortal Artifact [a supreme-grade magical treasure of immense power] magical treasure [an enchanted artifact used by cultivators], Immortal Pill [a pill of legendary efficacy, often granting longevity or immense power] Spirit Herb [a plant imbued with spiritual energy, used in alchemy], or whatever, your son will accept them all without refusal."

"Hmph!"

Eldrin Chen merely snorted coldly and, with a flick of his sleeve, sent him stumbling back.

His gaze fixed upon Worthy Longevity Chen, sharp and penetrating, as he declared, "Your Sea-Calmer Divine Pearl [a divine pearl with the power to calm the seas] is a path unto itself, a road to invincibility. What need have you for other, lesser treasures?"

"Devote yourself to its refinement. Should you succeed in refining twelve of these Sea-Calmer Divine Pearl [divine pearls with the power to calm the seas], even Ascension and Attainment of the Path [the ultimate state of cultivation, transcending mortality to become one with the Dao] would be but a fruit within your grasp."

Despite his words, Eldrin Chen's expression remained stern. With a flick of his sleeve, he tossed several precious Spirit Talisman [a talisman imbued with spiritual energy for protection or attack] towards them.

Though Ethan Chen possessed the most astonishing potential, his cultivation was still too shallow. A few more protective talismans would guard against unforeseen dangers.

Without waiting for their response, Eldrin Chen swept his sleeve once more, a gust of spiritual energy lifting the three and depositing them at the foot of Green Chariot Mountain.

"Alas."

Only after the trio had departed did Exquisite Jiang and the others finally emerge.

Nyssa Qu's eyes were rimmed with red, her heart aching with the pain of a mother seeing her child leave the nest too soon.

Understanding her sorrow, Eldrin Chen offered comfort. "Worry not. They will cultivate within Green Chariot Island. With our spiritual senses, we can perceive their state in the blink of an eye."

"Mm."

Exquisite Jiang [the Immortal Maiden Exquisite] nodded, then spoke, "I will ensure their safety."

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen [the cultivator Eldrin Chen] turned his gaze to the others and said, "Long ago, I promised Glazed Divine Lord [the Divine Lord of the Glazed Realm] that after our child was born, I would send Nyssa [the cultivator Nyssa] to the Glazed Blessed Land [a sacred realm of cultivation]."

"Now that Worthy Longevity [the cultivator Worthy Longevity] has descended the mountain, it is time to take Nyssa there."

Exquisite Jiang nodded again, her expression serene as she stated, "This is Nyssa's opportunity to forge her own path [a crucial moment for her cultivation advancement]. We truly cannot delay any longer."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod of agreement. "It is fortuitous. Soon, the Barter Convention [a grand gathering for cultivators to trade rare resources] at Flowing Stream Hundred Seas [a region of many rivers and seas] will commence."

"After I assist Nyssa in her metamorphosis [a profound transformation in her cultivation], I will attend this Barter Convention before returning. Perhaps I can procure some Fetal Nourishment Treasures [rare spiritual treasures that nourish and strengthen an unborn child's foundation] for you all." This novel is serialized on audio–novel.com. Visit for updates.