Chapter 1140 : The Ancestor's Eternal Vow

This Doctrine Imparting Mountain is the very place where Eldrin Chen once imparted his teachings to his seven disciples. Who could have imagined it would now become the most resplendent site of pilgrimage within the Void Realm?

Each year, countless cultivators gather here, offering but a single stick of incense in gratitude for the salvation Eldrin Chen and his two companions brought to all living beings.

"The Incense Offering Power [the power of faith and devotion gathered from offerings] accumulated within these statues is already sufficient to refine three pieces of Incense Fire Celestial Silver [a divine metal forged from condensed faith and incense smoke]. It seems the beings of this realm have not been lax in their veneration."

"Even after ten thousand years, they have not forgotten our act of saving the world. The beings of this realm do indeed know how to repay a kindness."

With Eldrin Chen's discerning eye, he could see at a glance that a vast amount of Incense Offering Power had gathered within the three statues.

Yet he understood well that the reason so many beings in this realm came to venerate him was not solely due to their remembrance of his grace, but also because of the presence of the Seven Saints Palace.

As the source of this realm's orthodox teachings, the Seven Saints Palace had, for ten thousand years, ceaselessly propagated the tale of the Dao Ancestor [the Progenitor of the Dao] saving the world.

So much so that within the present Void Realm, the story of the Dao Ancestor's salvation had become as deeply ingrained in the collective consciousness as the tale of Pangu [the primordial being who separated heaven and earth in Chinese mythology] cleaving the heavens in a previous age.

Unless the world faced another Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic, world-ending calamity] of destruction, and the cultivation orthodoxy passed down by Eldrin Chen was utterly eradicated, the story of the Dao Ancestor saving the world would never fade from the Void Realm.

For the cultivation orthodoxy of this realm was transmitted by Eldrin Chen. Henceforth, even if someone from the Void Realm were to achieve Ascending to Immortality [the ultimate ascension to become an immortal], they would still be counted among the disciples and descendants of Eldrin Chen. Read, share, and discuss at audi novel.com.

They cultivate the Great Dao [the supreme and fundamental path of cultivation] inherited from Eldrin Chen, which not only does not diminish the merits of Eldrin Chen, but instead adds further to the majestic reputation of the Dao Ancestor [the progenitor of a great cultivation lineage].

"Those seven lads."

Eldrin Chen felt a surge of emotion in his heart, and a sense of profound satisfaction welled up within him.

With a mere flick of his sleeve, he drew forth all the Incense Offering Power [the spiritual power generated by worship and prayer] contained within the three statues into his hand.

"This is..."

The cultivators who were in the midst of their devotions suddenly witnessed the statues erupt with a radiance of billions of Dao Gold [a legendary, spiritually resonant precious metal].

Boundless, endless Incense Offering Power [the spiritual power generated by worship and prayer] boiled forth from them, soaring into the void above to converge entirely into the grasp of a majestic, towering figure.

Before they could even react, a divine voice, resonant with the tones of the Great Dao [the supreme and fundamental path of cultivation], echoed from that void.

"I am the Abyssal Daoist [the Daoist of the Profound Abyss], who ten thousand years ago saved this realm from the brink of creation and annihilation."

"The incense offerings from your devotions have all been received by this venerable one. In return, I bestow upon you the Universal Salvation Immortal Light [an Immortal Light capable of universal salvation and blessing]."

As Eldrin Chen's words fell, he swept his sleeve, scattering billions upon billions of rays of immortal light. That boundless, inexhaustible radiance cascaded down.

Bathed within the immortal light, all living beings felt their Divine Soul [the spiritual core of a cultivator] and physical bodies sublimating. Their Deep-Seated Foundation [the fundamental basis of one's cultivation] received a tremendous boost, and many even experienced breakthroughs in their cultivation realms on the spot.

An unknowable length of time passed before the Universal Salvation Immortal Light gradually dissipated into nothingness. When the multitude looked up towards the void once more, they found the figure of the Dao Ancestor [the progenitor of the Dao path] had already vanished without a trace.

Only then did some react, hurriedly prostrating themselves and declaring, "We respectfully bid farewell to the Dao Ancestor."

"We respectfully bid farewell to the Dao Ancestor!"

The multitude finally awakened to the moment, each offering a grand ceremonial bow.

The starry sky was ethereal, the heavens and earth vast and boundless.

High above the endless Firmament, two figures stood.

One wore White Robe as pure as snow, resembling a Nine Heavens Banished Immortal [an immortal exiled from the highest heavens] descended to the mortal dust—this was naturally Eldrin Chen. The other had hair white as crane feathers yet the youthful face of a child, a grey-robed immortal aunt.

The immortal aunt gazed at Eldrin Chen, her expression one of immense agitation as she knelt and bowed deeply to the ground.

"Disciple Seraphina Su, pays her respects to her teacher."

"There is no need for such formality."

Gazing at the person before him, Eldrin Chen let out a sigh, his voice tinged with emotion. "Ten thousand years have passed in the blink of an eye. Even you, my seventh disciple, are nearing the end of your lifespan."

Upon hearing this, the Immortal Aunt's expression turned somber. "All six of my senior brothers have passed into immortality. It is a pity about Third Senior Brother. If he could have held on for another Sixty-Year Cycle [a period of sixty years], perhaps he would have been able to see you."

"I am already aware of the fate of your six senior brothers."

Eldrin Chen sighed once more, a wave of melancholy washing over his heart. Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio-novel . com.

Upon his Initial Entry [first arrival] into this realm, he had divined the fates of his seven disciples. Naturally, he knew that six of them had already departed this world.

In the past, he had taken on seven nominal disciples in this realm. Four of them, perhaps failing to survive their Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation [the heavenly trial to form a Nascent Soul], or perhaps due to insufficient innate talent, never cultivated to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm of the spiritual core]. They withered away early, lost to the currents of the Long River [the metaphorical river of time].

The eldest disciple, the third disciple, and the seventh, Seraphina Su, possessed exceptional talent. They all successfully weathered their Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation [the heavenly trial to form a Nascent Soul] and broke through to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm of the spiritual core].

In this realm, the eldest disciple's talent was truly peerless. Against all odds, in an environment of extremely scarce cultivation resources, he cultivated to the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage [the late stage of the Primordial Spirit realm]. The third disciple also reached the Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage [the mid stage of the Primordial Spirit realm]. Both could be considered figures of remarkable genius and resolve.

Alas, this realm has suffered grievous wounds. The precious Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of immense vitality that connects heaven and earth] vanished long before the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic event of cosmic scale]. They possessed no Life-Extending Spiritual Object [a rare treasure or elixir capable of prolonging one's lifespan] to grant them another lifetime.

Three hundred years ago, his eldest disciple exhausted his lifespan and passed away in meditation. One Jiazi-time [a cycle of sixty years] ago, his third disciple also underwent Dao Dissolution [the peaceful end of a cultivator's life, merging back with the Dao] upon the Doctrine Imparting Mountain.

Only Seraphina Su remained, struggling to hold on, yet her remaining lifespan was less than a single century.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen sighed and said, "All worldly cause and effect follow the laws of karma and fate."

"Though your senior brothers possessed higher cultivation, it is a pity they did not live to see their master's return. One can only say their Immortal Fate [the destined opportunity to attain immortality] was insufficient."

Speaking thus, Eldrin Chen took out a Longevity Immortal Apricot [a legendary fruit said to grant immense longevity] and handed it to Seraphina Su, saying, "For this descent to the mortal realm, I have brought a Realm-Breaking Immortal Ark [a celestial vessel capable of traversing the boundaries between realms]. It can carry ten people to the Immortal Realm."

"Are you willing to accompany your master to that Immortal Realm?"

Upon hearing this, Seraphina Su felt a surge of wild joy in her heart, yet she could not help but say, "A spot for Ascension [the process of becoming an immortal] must be immeasurably precious. This disciple is merely a nominal disciple; how dare I occupy such a valuable quota?"

Eldrin Chen gave a faint smile and shook his head. "Observing your deeds within the Void Realm over these past ten thousand years, it is clear you are still a filial and devoted person."

"Now, your master has established a foundation in the Immortal Realm and is in need of trusted hands to assist. You shall accompany me to the Immortal Realm and lend your strength to your master's cause."

Seeing this, Seraphina Su finally accepted the Longevity Immortal Apricot [a legendary fruit that grants immense longevity and refines one's foundation] and said, "This disciple thanks Master for your grace and guidance."

Hearing her words, Eldrin Chen gave a slight, approving nod.

As the saying goes, when one attains the Dao [the path to enlightenment and immortality], even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven. Eldrin Chen's current strength now far surpassed that of a Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality [the pinnacle of the mortal cultivation realms, just below true immortality] cultivator; he was utterly incomparable to his former self.

Bringing a few disciples and followers to ascend to the Immortal Realm [the higher plane of existence where true immortals reside] was no longer difficult for him—it was merely a matter of expending a bit more resources.

With Seraphina Su in tow, Eldrin Chen summoned the Crimson Plume Immortal Ark [a majestic flying vessel adorned with crimson phoenix feathers] and set course for the Purple Realm. This time, it did not take long before they arrived at the periphery of the Purple Realm.

Upon returning to the Purple Realm, Eldrin Chen noticed that the Demon Abyss Malign Aura [a corrupting miasma born of demonic energy] which had shrouded the realm had already dissipated by nearly half, revealing scattered points of starlight.

Clearly, with the fall of the Calamity Demon God, this Supreme Grade Postnatal Spiritual Treasure [a top-tier magical artifact forged after the creation of the world, not born with it] had begun to shed its Demonic Qi [the corrupt, chaotic energy utilized by demonic cultivators and beings].

"Perhaps in another few tens of thousands of years, the Demonic Abyss will transform once more into a Starry Abyss,"

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself. This Calamity Demonic Abyss was originally the low-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure [a magical artifact born alongside the primordial cosmos, possessing profound natural laws] known as 'Profound Star Abyss', the companion treasure of the Profound Star Deity.

Alas, in ages past, the Profound Star Deity was polluted by demonic blood. Forced to emerge prematurely while still in its gestation, it ultimately gave birth to that very Calamity Demon God.

Now that the Calamity Demon God has fallen, this Profound Star Abyss [a legendary treasure embodying the depths of the starry void] gradually begins to restore its original form.

Although it remains difficult for it to recover to the level of an Innate Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial essence of heaven and earth], it is highly possible for it to become a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure once more.

"This Profound Star Abyss was formed from the degradation of an Innate Spiritual Treasure. If its foundation can be replenished in the future, there may yet be a sliver of hope for it to return to being an Innate Spiritual Treasure."

"It still retains a wisp of the aura of an Innate Spiritual Treasure, no wonder it could conceal the aura of the Purple Realm [a legendary realm of profound cultivation]." Read the full novel exclusively on audio-novel . com.