Chapter 1147 : The Primordial Silkworm's Nirvana

"Heaven Immortal Reincarnation Tribulation [the ultimate trial faced by a Heaven Immortal seeking rebirth and ascension]."

Listening to the tale of the Primordial Ice Silkworm, Eldrin Chen felt a tremor within his heart.

As his cultivation grew ever more profound, he understood with increasing clarity the sheer terror inherent in the Heaven Immortal realm.

Such Immortal beings were exceedingly rare; within the vast expanse of the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea, those capable of breaking through to Heaven Immortal could be counted on one hand.

That the Heavenly Mountain Goddess possessed such a heaven-defying origin naturally took Eldrin Chen completely by surprise.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen drew a deep breath and said, "I observe that the injuries within you have not yet healed; you seem to still be in a state of Nirvana [a profound state of death and rebirth leading to enlightenment]. Is there any way I can assist?"

The Primordial Ice Silkworm spoke, its voice a measured flow: "I cultivate the Nine Transformations of the Immortal Silkworm Art. To enter Nirvana at the brink of death is the very essence of my Dao [path/cultivation principle].

"Now, I have already crossed the most critical threshold. From here, I need only follow the natural course, and I shall achieve perfection and Ascend to Immortal Eternity [transcend mortality and achieve everlasting immortal life]."

Eldrin Chen nodded and spoke, "In the coming days, I will attempt to catalyze the advancement of the Purple Realm. Should I succeed, the World's Primordial Qi [the primordial, foundational energy of a world] will undoubtedly increase greatly.

If your Nirvana is sufficient, you may choose the opportune moment to face your Immortal Ascension Tribulation [the heavenly trial one must overcome to ascend to immortality]." Join our community of readers at audio-novel . com.

After departing from the Frigid Ice Pool, Eldrin Chen did not immediately return to his clan.

He first journeyed through places like the Western Pole Eternal Sands Domain and the Central Ancestral Domain, visiting some old friends from bygone days, before finally making his way back to his family.

He did not go to Verdant Chariot Mountain, but instead came to Spirit Lake Isle. There, he sat before the Ten-Mile Peach Blossom Grove, personally brewed a pot of Enlightenment Tea, and waited in silence.

An indeterminate amount of time passed before seven peerless figures, each radiating an Immortal Grace [an aura of transcendent elegance and power], arrived together.

The one at the forefront, clad in Daoist robes, offered a slight smile and a bow, saying, "A Banished Immortal [an immortal being who has descended to the mortal realm] graces us with his presence. We failed to welcome you properly; please forgive us, Immortal Venerable."

Eldrin Chen's expression remained serene and composed. He did not speak immediately.

Instead, he meticulously continued preparing the tea before speaking calmly, "You have all cultivated to the threshold of Ascending to Immortality [the final stage before transcending mortality and becoming an immortal]. You are but one step away from weathering the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial of heavenly lightning that tests a cultivator's worthiness for immortality]. You are counted among our peers."

"There is no need for such formal courtesy."

These seven individuals were none other than the Seven Near-Immortals of the Purple Realm Who Have Attained Dao Fruits.

They were: the Master of the Dao Palace, Lin Tianqi, Kunxuan the Dao Venerable, Peng the Roc Demon Sage, the Thunder Tribulation Deity, the Star Palace Master, and lastly, Kael Chen.

The one who had just spoken was naturally Master of the Dao Palace.

Hearing this, Master of the Dao Palace gave a slight nod and said, "Since that is the case, this old man shall respectfully accept your offer."

Eldrin Chen remained expressionless. He only finished pouring the tea, serving a cup to each person present, before finally looking at Master of the Dao Palace and saying, "It has been many years. In the end, you have achieved your heart's desire, Master of the Dao Palace."

Master of the Dao Palace smiled faintly, a trace of emotion in his voice. "This old man cultivated arduously for thirty-six thousand years before barely managing to Cultivating Dao Fruit [the profound process of nurturing one's foundational Dao essence] and comprehend the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles that govern reality]. My aptitude is truly quite dull."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen shook his head. "To simultaneously cultivate both Dao Fruit [the condensed essence of one's cultivated Dao] and Law Power [power derived from comprehending cosmic laws] is exceedingly difficult. To have reached this step relying solely on your own arduous cultivation, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator], your aptitude is already considered peerless even among Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and achieved immortality]."

Everyone present showed surprise upon hearing this. The lifespan of a Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a cultivator whose soul has formed a nascent infant form, a lord of the Dao] is roughly ten thousand years at most. Even with the opportunity to live three more lifetimes granted by the Nirvana Immortal Apricot [a legendary fruit said to grant rebirth and extend life], that would only amount to forty thousand years of life.

Master of the Dao Palace had spent thirty-six Millennium [a period of one thousand years] to Cultivating Dao Fruit and comprehend the Laws of the Dao. His aptitude was indeed extraordinary, but to be called peerless even among Immortal?

Seeing their expressions, Eldrin Chen explained, "Within the Immortal Realm [the realm where immortals reside], there may be those who can Cultivating Dao Fruit and comprehend the Laws of the Dao in a shorter time."

"However, they often rely on the power of various Immortal Treasures [artifacts of immense power wielded by immortals]. Those who can complete this step without external aids are undoubtedly exceedingly rare."

Speaking of this, Eldrin Chen could not help but think of Yvonne the Violet Consort and Lila.

Although his two Dao companions possessed the potential for Ascending to Immortality [the final ascension to become a true immortal], without the aid of Immortal Treasures [objects of immense power and rarity that defy mortal comprehension] such as the Heavenly Heart Jade and the Ancient Mine Ice Soul, it would have been impossible for them to cultivate both an Immortal Physique [a body refined to an immortal state] and Laws of the Dao [profound insights into the fundamental principles of reality] to achieve dual Dao Fruit [the supreme culmination of one's cultivation path].

From this perspective, the innate talent of the Master of the Dao Palace likely far surpassed that of the two women.

However, the path of cultivation is not solely determined by talent and comprehension; opportunity and fortune are equally crucial. As Dao companions of Eldrin Chen, Lila and Yvonne the Violet Consort had been granted immense opportunities from the very beginning.

Therefore, it was truly difficult to predict whose future achievements would ultimately be greater.

If Eldrin Chen were to attain the realm of a Great Luo Immortal Lord [a supreme immortal sovereign] in the future and spare no effort in guiding them, the likelihood of Lila and Yvonne the Violet Consort breaking through to Heaven Immortal [a foundational immortal realm] would probably far exceed that of the Master of the Dao Palace.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to the remaining individuals. For uninterrupted reading, go to *audio-novel.com*.

Among the remaining five, the Thunder Tribulation Deity, Kunxuan the Dao Venerable, and the Star Palace Master had each cultivated a single Dao Fruit. Knowing their own limitations in talent, they harbored no intention of pursuing the arduous path of dual Dao Fruit.

Lin Tianqi and Peng the Roc Demon Sage possessed greater innate talent. The former had cultivated the Sword Dao Law [the supreme principle of the Sword Dao] and was delving deeper into the power of an Immortal Physique, already standing just A Step Away [on the very brink of a breakthrough].

The latter was a Mythical Immortal Seed [one born with the potential of a mythical immortal]. Not only had he cultivated the Roc Immortal Body [the immortal physique of the legendary Roc], but he had also comprehended Law Power [the power derived from understanding a fundamental law of reality], seemingly also just one final step away from completion.

With but a single glance, Eldrin Chen had already reached a definitive understanding within his heart.

After a moment of contemplation, he spoke, "To be frank, my descent to this lower realm is not merely to visit my homeland, but also to offer guidance to old friends such as yourselves."

"You are not far from the final step on the Dao [the fundamental principle or path in Chinese philosophy] towards Ascending to Immortality. I can assist you in taking that last stride. However, I hope that after your ascension, you will join the Abyssal Immortal Alliance within the Immortal Domain."

His words gave everyone pause. Lin Tianqi could not help but ask, "Might I inquire, what kind of organization is this so-called Abyssal Alliance?"

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile and began to explain, "In the ten thousand years since my ascension, I have carved out a territory within the Immortal Domain. It encompasses three Immortal Island and vast stretches of land, yet it is in need of more hands to aid in its development."

The group fell into deep thought once more. Master of the Dao Palace pondered aloud, "After I step into the Immortal Domain, I would need to re-establish the lineage of the Dao Palace there, to guide future Immortal from our order."

"If we were to join the Abyssal Alliance, would there be any restrictions?"

"There would not be many restrictions at all."

Understanding their concerns, Eldrin Chen continued, "I founded the Abyssal Alliance for two primary reasons. First, to develop the territories we have secured. Second, to unite the Immortal from the Purple Realm so we may stand together against powerful foes."

"Upon joining the Abyssal Alliance, you would be free to establish your own sects or join the Chen Clan as honored guests."

"However, should you choose to establish a sect, it must operate as a subordinate force of the Abyssal Alliance, and you would be required to heed its commands."

Speaking to this point, Eldrin Chen added, "Of course, as a condition of this exchange, upon joining the Abyssal Alliance, you may also receive the position of Elder within it."

Hearing this, the assembly grasped the general intent of Eldrin Chen's plan.

Once they joined the Abyssal Alliance, re-establishing their Dao lineages within the Immortal Realm would render them subordinate forces under the Alliance's banner. They would retain a degree of autonomy, but overall, they would be answerable to Eldrin Chen.

Contemplating this, everyone present felt a flicker of hesitation.

After a moment, it was Kunxuan the Dao Venerable who spoke first. "If we were to join the Abyssal Alliance, Fellow Daoist, how would you assist us in weathering the Immortal Ascension Tribulation [the cataclysmic heavenly trial to ascend to immortality]?" This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio–novel.com.