Chapter 1065 : A Gathering of Immortals

Having decided to go to the Glazed Sea [a vast and prosperous sea region within the Immortal Realm], Eldrin Chen did not delay.

Early the next morning, he set off for the Glazed Sea with Nyssa Qu. After a journey lasting the better part of a year, they finally arrived within the borders of the Glazed Sea.

A millennium had passed since Eldrin Chen last set foot in the Glazed Sea, yet his heart was still filled with admiration for its bustling prosperity.

Furthermore, unlike his previous visit, this time within the Glazed Sea, Eldrin Chen encountered many Immortal [powerful beings who have transcended mortality through cultivation] who hailed from realms beyond the Glazed Sea itself.

This was well within Eldrin Chen's expectations, for the upcoming Flowing Stream Hundred Seas Barter Convention [a grand gathering where cultivators and immortals trade rare treasures and resources] was to be held right here in the Glazed Sea.

"Immortals gathering, deities arriving... what a magnificent spectacle for the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas," he murmured.

Sensing the countless powerful auras swirling around him, Eldrin Chen's expression shifted slightly, a look of genuine awe coloring his features.

In recent years, Eldrin Chen had remained in a relatively secluded corner of the world, encountering few Immortal and rarely witnessing such a grand congregation of celestial beings.

The Barter Convention held long ago at the Lingering Sun Blessed Land [a sacred land bathed in perpetual twilight], where over two hundred Immortal had gathered, was considered exceptionally prosperous at the time. Yet, compared to the scene before him now, it was but a flickering candle next to a blazing sun.

Here in the Glazed Sea, the gathered Immortal numbered a staggering three thousand. Among their ranks were not only supreme Immortal, but also Patriarch [venerable leaders of great sects or clans] who had reached the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a pinnacle stage of cultivation, one step away from becoming an Earth Immortal]. Continue your cultivation journey at audio–novel.com.

"Beyond every person lies another, beyond every mountain stands a higher peak."

"Though I have attained immortality, within the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas [a vast and treacherous region of interconnected seas and waterways], I am but a minor figure. This is even more true when considering the immense expanse of the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea [a legendary, fathomless ocean said to border the western edge of the known world], let alone the boundless Vast Azure Immortal Domain [the overarching celestial realm where true immortals reside]."

As these thoughts swirled within Eldrin Chen, he saw a figure step through the void to greet him—Moon Consort.

Clad in ethereal silks, Moon Consort cast a calm, appraising glance at Eldrin Chen before offering a faint smile. "Your timing is fortuitous," she said. "The Patriarch [the venerable leader of this blessed land] has been awaiting your arrival."

"Please lead the way, Immortal Maiden,"

Eldrin Chen replied with a respectful nod.

Following Moon Consort, Eldrin Chen soon arrived at the heart of the Glazed Blessed Land [a realm of crystalline beauty and profound spiritual energy].

Within a palace of radiant, Glazed [a surname meaning 'crystalline' or 'lustrous'] jade and light, Eldrin Chen beheld the Glazed Divine Lord [the sovereign ruler of this blessed land].

The Glazed Divine Lord, adorned in robes that shimmered like Glazed Nyssa [a type of exquisite, rainbow-hued celestial silk], acknowledged Exquisite Jiang with a slight inclination of his head. "The Barter Convention [a grand gathering where cultivators and immortals trade rare treasures and knowledge] is imminent, and my presence is required," he stated. "We shall proceed with Nyssa's bloodline metamorphosis [a profound ritual to awaken and purify one's ancestral heritage] once the convention concludes."

Though anxious, Eldrin Chen understood the gravity of the matter. He could only nod and say, "Then let us follow the senior's arrangement."

Glazed Divine Lord [a title for a powerful immortal] gave a slight nod of assent, and thus the matter was tentatively settled for the time being.

Time flowed swiftly, and over a year passed in the blink of an eye. The day finally arrived for the opening of the Barter Convention [a grand gathering where cultivators trade rare resources and treasures].

Eldrin Chen emerged from his cultivation abode, preparing to attend the Barter Convention.

However, Nyssa Qu tugged at his sleeve, then retrieved from her sleeve a radiant, seven-colored piece of Exquisite Immortal Jade [a type of precious jade imbued with potent spiritual energy] and handed it to him.

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted slightly, a look of astonishment crossing his face. "Where did you obtain this?" he asked, unable to conceal his surprise.

This Seven-Aperture Exquisite Jade [a legendary jade treasure with seven spiritual apertures] was a supreme treasure personally cherished by the Glazed Divine Lord. Its grade reached the lofty Earth Immortal Realm [a high stage of immortal cultivation]. For it to now be in Nyssa Qu's hands was a development far beyond Eldrin Chen's expectations.

Nyssa Qu bit her lip lightly before speaking. "Neither Exquisite nor Verdant Consort yet possess a Fetal Nourishment Treasure [a rare spiritual object used to nurture and strengthen an unborn child's foundation]. I sought out the Glazed Divine Lord and requested this from her."

"Foolish."

Eldrin Chen's countenance changed, and he shook his head. "We already owe the Glazed Divine Lord an immense debt of gratitude. How could we possibly seek further treasures from her?"

"I understand perfectly well."

Nyssa Qu gave a slight nod, then shook her head. "You've come this time to purchase Fetus-Nurturing Divine Substance [a rare spiritual substance used to nourish an unborn child's foundation]. But even if you manage to buy some Fetal Nourishment Treasures [treasures that nurture the fetus], how many could possibly compare to this Seven-Aperture Exquisite Jade?"

"Consider this Seven-Aperture Exquisite Jade as something I've borrowed. I will return it to her in the future."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen closed his eyes, drew a deep breath, and asked, "Did you promise her something in return?"

"Husband!"

Nyssa Qu's expression trembled, and she could not help but take a sharp breath.

The Seven-Aperture Exquisite Jade was an Immortal Artifact [a treasure of immense power used by immortal beings] of the Earth Immortal [a high realm of cultivation where one becomes an immortal tied to the earth] grade. Even with the wealth of the Glazed Blessed Land, such a staggeringly valuable Immortal Artifact could not be plentiful. Discover more cultivation stories at *audio-novel.com*.

It had been willingly gifted to Nyssa Qu before because she was a prodigious talent from the same clan. For anyone else, it would not have been given away so easily.

For the Glazed Divine Lord [a title for a powerful deity] to have agreed, Nyssa Qu must have expended no small effort.

Nyssa Qu had not wanted to tell Eldrin Chen, but seeing the look on his face, she knew she could not hide it. She could only nod and say, "I promised her that when Moon Consort and Star Consort face their heavenly tribulations in the future, I would lend them my aid."

"This..."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's expression shifted subtly.

For an Immortal to personally enter a tribulation was no trivial matter. If an Immortal successfully weathered their tribulation, they could obtain opportunities related to the Heavenly Path [the supreme, natural order of the cosmos]. However, failure meant they would likely be reduced to ashes by the calamity.

Both the Moon Consort and the Star Consort were Immortals who had survived three tribulations. If they could endure one more Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial that tests a cultivator's strength and resolve], they would have a solid chance of advancing to the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm.

Yet, the fourth Tribulation for an Immortal represented a monumental threshold.

Surviving this particular Tribulation granted a sliver of hope for ultimately achieving the Earth Immortal realm. Consequently, the number of Immortals seeking to brave their fourth Tribulation was exceedingly high.

And those qualified to face this fourth Tribulation were, without exception, individuals not to be trifled with.

Not only were their combat Force Extreme [the pinnacle of martial power and technique] formidable, but it was also highly probable they had the backing of an Earth Immortal Patriarch.

Earth Immortal Patriarchs occupied a lofty position. To avoid triggering life-or-death conflicts between Earth Immortals, a typical Earth Immortal Patriarch would not intervene lightly.

They would most likely bestow precious treasures upon their disciples or chosen successors. The one undergoing the tribulation would then call upon close friends and allies for assistance. Even if direct aid was unavailable, they would seek to borrow powerful artifacts to bolster their chances of survival.

Yet this Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial faced by cultivators] is exceedingly perilous. A single misstep, and the one lending aid could be swept into the Tribulation, losing their life for naught and becoming a sacrifice to the calamity.

Therefore, unless they are immediate family, ordinary cultivators, lacking life-and-death bonds, are at most willing to lend out their prized magical treasure [an enchanted artifact used by cultivators]. They are rarely willing to intervene personally.

This time, the Glazed Divine Lord intended to use the Seven-Aperture Exquisite Jade to enlist Nyssa Qu's aid in helping Moon Consort and Star Consort survive their fourth Great Tribulation [a major heavenly calamity occurring every sixty thousand years] sixty thousand years hence.

"That's not right."

"Her true target was not Nyssa."

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, a look of grave seriousness settling upon his features.

In a flash of insight, he grasped the Glazed Divine Lord's true intent.

Nyssa Qu held the potential to forge a Nine-Colored Immortal Shell [a legendary, supremely powerful clam shell formation], making her a future seed of Great Encompassing [the Great Encompassing Realm, a supreme cultivation stage] for the Immortal Clam Clan of the Glazed Sea. Even if she failed, her innate talent far surpassed that of Moon Consort and Star Consort.

Moreover, she could be considered one of the Glazed Divine Lord's own. To risk her by having her enter the tribulation to aid Moon Consort and Star Consort would be like trading jade for stone—a transaction of profound folly.

Thus, the Glazed Divine Lord's target was not her, but Eldrin Chen and the power of Green Chariot Island standing behind him.

Because Eldrin Chen already possessed combat power at the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm level, as long as he broke through to the Mid Ascendant Immortal Realm within sixty thousand years, his strength was estimated to surpass even that of an Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier cultivator. He would become a formidable ally.

Therefore, the purpose of Glazed Divine Lord's action was to compel Eldrin Chen and the Green Chariot Island behind him to risk entering the tribulation and assist Star Consort and Moon Consort in surviving their Fourth Great Tribulation.

"The Fourth Great Tribulation,"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, his gaze shifting once more to the Seven-Aperture Exquisite Jade held in his hand. This chapter is part of a larger work available at http://www . audio-novel.com.