Chapter 1078 10 1000 Year Grand Birthday

Lyra of the 7 Apertures (Person Name) possessed the most meticulous mind. Those endowed with such spiritual apertures often exhibited astonishing wisdom, their intellect far surpassing the maturity of their peers.

Yet, the Heart of Unyielding Mischief is exceedingly playful. Cultivators possessing this heart aperture remain forever childlike in nature, making it naturally incompatible with the 7-Aperture Lyra (Person Name) Jade.

At this thought, Qingji also spoke with concern, "This child possesses an Innocent Stubborn Heart. I fear that once he ventures into the world someday, he will inevitably stir up calamity."

"Why don't we keep her by our side? That way we can ensure his safety."

Huai Xu.

Eldrin held Seiki's hand, pondering for a long while before speaking, "It's futile. A stubborn heart remains untamable. A child born with an innocent yet obstinate heart is destined to face a tribulation from the very beginning."

“The heavenly tribulation is like the fire in a furnace. If he can survive it, his stubborn heart will be refined into a heart of gold. This is his destiny.”

"A heart of childlike purity and crimson loyalty is the most supreme heart aperture, each with its own merits when compared to Lyra's 7-Aperture Lyra Heart."

Eldrin comforted Qingji, yet deep down he knew all too well.

If tribulation were likened to the furnace's flame, then failure to transcend it would inevitably reduce 1 to ashes within the crucible.

In any case, hearing this, Qing Ji (Person Name) finally let out a slight sigh of relief.

Holding the child in her arms, she couldn't help but murmur with relief, "The Verdant Lotus Purification Body truly has undergone some transformation."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) could not help but reveal a faint smile.

This child refined the Cyan Abyss Immortal Lotus Seed, and should have obtained the superior immortal physique—Cyan Abyss Immortal Lotus Body.

Yet over the years, Eldrin had spared no expense in nourishing her with Primordial Purple Qi, consuming 3 strands of acquired Primordial Purple Qi in total—while Lyra had received only 1.

The reason for this still lay in the guilt he felt toward this child.

After all, compared to the 8 Trigrams Primordial Qi, the Green Abyss Immortal Lotus Seed fell far short, and Eldrin could only make do with it as compensation.

Fortunately, these 3 wisps of Primordial Purple Qi ultimately brought about a transformation in the Azure Abyss Immortal Lotus Body, evolving it into the Azure Lotus Purification Body.

This Lotus Purity Body is a supreme-grade immortal physique, possessing the profound mysteries of purifying the world with lotus essence, and can be considered 1 of the most exceptional peerless immortal physiques, in no way inferior to Chen Xianzhu's Great Vajra Deva Dragon Body.

At this thought, Eldrin smiled faintly and said, "Born with a heart of purity and a body destined to cleanse the world, this child's innate talent can truly be considered second to none."

"If 1 can transcend this tribulation, transforming a wayward heart into an elixir heart, it may be possible to forge the foundation of a Great Luo existence."

Holding his daughter in his arms, Eldrin (Person Name) doted immensely on his only child. Following tradition, he selected the fourth character from the clan registry and named her 'Qing'.

Shortly after Chen Xianqing was born, Lyra (Person Name) also approached her time of delivery. After waiting for several months, Eldrin (Person Name) finally witnessed Lyra give birth to a son.

This fifth son truly lived up to expectations. Born with the Innate 8 Trigrams Diagram imprinted upon him, he possessed a 7-apertured Lyra (Person Name) Heart and demonstrated the bearing of a Great Luo Golden Immortal the moment he entered this world.

Eldrin (Person Name) bestowed upon it a spiritual designation, naming it Chen Xian Nian.

After the birth of these 2 children, Eldrin ceased his secluded cultivation and began to devote himself to mentoring both youngsters. Simultaneously, he tended to Qing Ji and Lyra as they recuperated.

Thus time flew by, and another 1 100 and some years passed.

Seeing that Qing Ji and Lyra (Person Name) had nearly recovered, Eldrin (Person Name) gathered his wives 1 day and said, "Some time ago, the Empty Radiance Temple sent word asking when we would send Xianzhu to pay his respects to his master."

"I've calculated that Xianzhu has already broken through to the Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage (Cultivation Realm). It's time to send him there."

Lila nodded upon hearing this. After a moment of contemplation, she said, "Xianzhu carries the karma of the Buddhist faith. It is only fitting for him to make a journey to the Buddhist sect."

"However, I absolutely forbid Chen Xianzhu from joining the Buddhist order."

Seeing this, Eldrin (Person Name) smiled faintly and reassured, "Xianzhu is my eldest son, after all. Naturally, he cannot be ordained into the Buddhist faith."

"I have already discussed with the Eldrin Buddha that Xianzhu shall cultivate Buddhist teachings solely to resolve karmic ties, without joining the monastic order."

Lyra nodded, yet spoke with solemn gravity, "But Xianzhu has cultivated for over 2 1000 years without ever indulging in feminine charms. I fear he may sever all worldly ties and embrace monastic solitude."

Upon hearing this, everyone’s expressions shifted dramatically. If Chen Xianzhu insisted on entering the Buddhist order, there was no way they could forcibly extract him.

After all, the cautionary tale of the Heavenly Dragon Buddha remained vivid in memory. Moreover, Chen Xianzhu had inherited a measure of Eldrin's sharp decisiveness and stubbornness—once he formed his own convictions, no external persuasion could sway him.

Hearing this, Eldrin fell silent for a long while.

After a long while, he shook his head and said, "But some time ago, I had already divined that Xianzhu's heavenly tribulation would be a tribulation of love."

"Love Tribulation?"

Hearing this, everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Since it is a love tribulation, it must contradict the principles of the Buddhist faith.

Qing Ji nodded with a smile and said, "Let's deliver it later."

"A cycle of 60 years hence shall mark your 10-1000-year longevity. Let the child offer birthday felicitations before sending him away—it shall not be too late."

"Very well."

Eldrin (Person Name) nodded in agreement upon hearing this. For immortals like them, a single session of secluded cultivation could last hundreds or even thousands of years—celebrating grand birthdays had long ceased to be a common occurrence.

Most Immortals would only celebrate a major birthday once every 10 1000 years, and such occasions were typically observed within the family circle. Only the grand centennial celebration held once every 100 1000 years would be conducted with true magnificence.

Rather, it is the more significant milestones—such as the 10,000-year great longevity, the 100,000-year great longevity, and the 1,000,000-year lifespan—that are considered truly momentous.

After all, such a milestone birthday comes but once in a lifetime. Once the years advance to the next tier, that age can never be reclaimed.

A cycle of 60 years later, Eldrin's 10-1000-year longevity celebration was once again held atop Verdant Chariot Mountain.

The guest list for this grand longevity celebration was rather intimate. Aside from a few close bloodline descendants of the family, only several familiar Daoist companions were invited.

They were the Void Refining Immortal, the 6 Cycles Immortal, the duo known as the Purple Flame Celestial Feather Immortals, and Qian Xuande from Greenrock Isle.

Apart from these, there was 1 more who arrived uninvited—it was actually Immortal Qing Shu from the Setting Sun Blessed Land.

Immortal Qing Shu served as the Welcoming Official of the Celestial Court, having once guided Eldrin (Person Name) through ascension to immortality. Their shared history could be considered a bond of some significance.

This in itself was nothing out of the ordinary—merely the fulfillment of his duties. But this time, upon hearing that Eldrin (Person Name) was celebrating a grand birthday spanning over 10 1000 years, for reasons unknown, he had actually prepared congratulatory gifts and arrived in person.

Eldrin had a vague sense that the other party's uninvited arrival was likely not merely to offer birthday felicitations.

However, he refrained from pressing further and simply invited Immortal Qingshu up the mountain to join the banquet with everyone else.

Now at this grand banquet, Eldrin exchanged toasts with the assembled immortals, and before he knew it, 3 rounds of wine had flowed freely.

The immortals each raised their cups to Eldrin in toast. When it was Celestial Feather Immortal’s turn, he lifted his immortal brew and grasped Eldrin’s arm, saying, “The human race in the Crimson Dragon Sea shows weakness. We fellow human immortals ought to support and aid 1 another.”

"Today is Brother Guixu’s grand birthday celebration. Why not seize this joyous occasion to arrange a marriage alliance between our 2 families?"

Eldrin (Person Name) froze momentarily, his gaze shifting slightly to notice Erlang Chen Xiandao (Person Name) and Lu Miaoyin (Person Name) standing together below. A flicker of understanding dawned in his heart.

Over the years, Chen Xiandao had ventured across the human territories within the Crimson Dragon Sea, single-handedly training Dao Soldiers and conquering numerous spirit islands.

Throughout this process, Chen Xiandao’s greatest assistant was Lu Miaoyin (Person Name).

Thus, Eldrin had long been aware of the relationship between them. He had since deduced the threads of karma and came to understand the bond shared by the 2.

It turned out that the Bright God Pearl was originally a pair. By giving her the other half as a nurturing talisman during pregnancy, Celestial Feather Immortal had essentially sealed the marital bond between them.

"Double Pupils and the Heavenly Eye?"

"Quite fitting."