Chapter 1151 : The Unfolding of Heaven and Earth

Though he possessed the Ancient Star Furnace, Eldrin Chen did not immediately begin setting up the grand formation.

The time for the second Dao Preaching [the act of expounding profound cultivation truths to enlighten others] was approaching. He ascended Verdant Chariot Mountain and resumed his Dao Preaching for all living beings.

Only after the second Dao Preaching concluded did Eldrin Chen begin the work of deploying the Heaven and Earth Grand Formation.

Using the Ancient Star Furnace as its core, the Immortal Realm [a higher plane of existence] formation diagram as its foundation, and three thousand six hundred Formation Flags as its Formation Eye [the critical nodal points that anchor and power a formation], he laid down a peerless immortal formation of unprecedented rarity between heaven and earth.

This immortal formation reached the Immortal Rank High Grade. When activated, it could withstand assaults from enemies at the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality.

Furthermore, it could amplify the power of the Ancient Star Furnace, drastically increasing the furnace's speed in converting spiritual energy.

As Eldrin Chen activated the grand formation, the Ancient Star Furnace began to ceaselessly draw energy from the Endless Void [the boundless, chaotic space between worlds], transforming it into a near-limitless flow of heaven and earth spiritual energy that poured into the realm.

In the mere span of one Jiazi-time [a cycle of sixty years], the density of spiritual energy within the Purple Realm increased more than threefold.

With this surge in spiritual energy, cultivators across the Purple Realm felt a significant boost in their cultivation speed. The birth of Spiritual Object [objects imbued with or naturally containing spiritual energy] within the world also began to multiply.

Most crucially, the two Immortal Root [plants of divine origin with profound spiritual properties], the Violet Divine Tree and the Ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree, grew increasingly wondrous. They actually began to produce faint wisps of Immortal Spirit Qi [a purer, more potent form of spiritual energy associated with the immortal realm]. Original English translation available at audio-novel . com.

"At last, it is complete."

Sensing the changes within the Purple Realm [a mystical cultivation domain], Eldrin Chen felt a surge of joy in his heart.

The World's Primordial Qi [the fundamental spiritual energy of heaven and earth] within the Purple Realm had greatly increased; cultivation in the future would undoubtedly proceed much more smoothly.

The Heaven and Earth Will [the sentient consciousness of the world itself] also sensed this. She felt a rare flicker of delight, yet her tone carried a weight of solemnity as she spoke:

"I have a vague premonition. Judging by the limits of the Grand Formation of Heaven and Earth and the Primordial Source [the foundational origin of spiritual power], the Purple Realm will ultimately be able to sustain spiritual energy approximately ten times denser than before."

"Once that point is reached, I will no longer be able to suppress it. The Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial for the ascension of a realm] of Heaven and Earth will inevitably arrive."

Eldrin Chen nodded. Spiritual energy ten times denser, while still far inferior to that of the Immortal Domain [the realm of true immortals], would barely allow the realm to cross the threshold into Immortal Rank [a classification denoting a realm fit for immortal beings] status.

However, the mention of the realm's ascension tribulation brought a grave expression to Eldrin Chen's face. His gaze turned profound and heavy as he asked, "Approximately how much time remains?"

"Within three hundred years, my transformation will be complete."

"I understand."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod and said no more.

At that very moment, however, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly as his gaze turned towards the direction of the Southern Ridge Cultivation World.

There, above the Dao Palace Sacred Land which had stood for a million years, a sky-obscuring mass of Tribulation Clouds [ominous clouds that gather for a cultivator's heavenly trial] had silently begun to coalesce.

"He is about to Ascend to Immortality [undergo the final tribulation to transcend mortality and become an immortal]," Eldrin Chen murmured.

As he spoke, a figure clad in Daoist robes soared into the heavens from within the Dao Palace Sacred Land.

Having cultivated diligently for thirty-six thousand years, the Master of the Dao Palace had forged his Immortal Dao Laws [the fundamental principles of his immortal path] and condensed his Dao Fruit [the ultimate crystallization of a cultivator's understanding of the Dao]. Now, seizing the opportunity presented by the sudden surge in the World's Primordial Qi [the primordial life-force energy of the world], he was finally prepared to take that final step.

"BOOM—"

The heavens roared and the earth trembled.

Upon the vast expanse of the Dao Palace Sacred Land, the Master of the Dao Palace ascended, the Eight Trigrams Plate [a mystical artifact inscribed with the eight trigrams symbolizing cosmic forces] held firmly in his hand.

He bathed in the torrential downpour of heavenly lightning, withstanding the Six Paths [a series of six distinct and profound trials] of the Immortal Ascension Tribulation [the ultimate heavenly trial to achieve immortality] single-handedly, emerging from the ordeal completely unscathed.

"It seems that this time, his Ascendant Immortal [the final stage of cultivation before achieving true immortality] tribulation should have passed with peril but no true disaster."

The Heaven and Earth Will [the collective consciousness and fate of the world itself] spoke, its tone revealing a trace of affectionate concern.

With the Master of the Dao Palace's profound foundation, if he had a suitable Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest grade, wielded by true Immortals] in hand, passing the Immortal Ascension Tribulation [the heavenly trial one must overcome to ascend to immortality] would not be overly difficult.

During the battle at Verdant Spirit Ancient Star, Eldrin Chen had obtained several Lower Grade Immortal Treasure [the lowest tier of true Immortal-grade treasures], and the Master of the Dao Palace had borrowed one of them—the Ninefold Tower.

Now, with the Master of the Dao Palace wielding the Ninefold Tower to withstand the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the most formidable lightning tribulation sent by the heavens], he ultimately managed to block the final three strikes of the Immortal Ascension Tribulation.

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Having weathered the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation, the Master of the Dao Palace had no time to bask in the worship of all living beings. Instead, he immediately clasped his hands towards Eldrin Chen high above in the Firmament [the highest vault of heaven] and said, "I offer my deepest gratitude for your grace in aiding my path to the Dao, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator]."

The Ninefold Tower shot skyward and landed back in Eldrin Chen's hand.

Eldrin Chen did not store it away. With a flick of his sleeve, he sent it back, saying, "In three hundred years, during the tribulation of the world's ascension, I will still require your aid."

"It would be better for you to consolidate your cultivation and temporarily refine this treasure. You may return it to me after the calamity has passed."

"This..."

Master of the Dao Palace [the supreme leader of a major cultivation institution] was momentarily taken aback, then cupped his hands in salute. "My thanks."

With those words, Master of the Dao Palace said no more and immediately entered seclusion to begin converting the Immortal Essence Power [a primordial and potent form of spiritual energy].

"RUMBLE—"

Shortly after Master of the Dao Palace successfully weathered his tribulation, two more overwhelmingly powerful auras surged forth from within the Purple Realm [a legendary higher plane of existence].

One belonged to Kael Chen, the other to Kunxuan the Dao Venerable [a title for a supreme master of the Dao]. Their accumulations were more than sufficient, and sensing the arrival of the Immortal Ascension Tribulation [the heavenly trial to ascend to immortality], they wasted no time in launching their assault against that Immortal Ascension Tribulation [the heavenly trial to ascend to immortality].

Eldrin Chen paid it no further mind. As both possessed significant merit [a metaphysical currency representing good karma], their Immortal Ascension Tribulation would not manifest catastrophically dreadful calamities.

Coupled with the treasures he had gifted them, the likelihood of their failure was minimal.

Now that the Ancient Star Furnace [a legendary artifact for forging divine items] was successfully forged, Eldrin Chen did not return to the endless reaches of the Firmament [the vault of heaven]. Instead, he turned his steps eastward.

An Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] descended upon the mortal dust; a single step spanned the breadth of the human world.

Eldrin Chen took but a few steps and arrived before the Horizon Sea Pavilion Holy Land.

"Through the long, slow march of ages, the mortal world knows no rest in its turning."

"Returning to this old haunt, I find the place remains, yet the people are all gone."

Standing before the Horizon Abode, Eldrin Chen's heart was filled with poignant reflection and a deep sense of sorrow.

This was still the Horizon Sea Pavilion, yet all the old friends who once lived upon this Immortal Island [a blessed isle suffused with spiritual energy] were no more.

Eldrin Chen remembered that year, within this very Cultivation Cave [a cavern sanctified for meditation and spiritual refinement], how the Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion had entrusted myself with his final wishes upon his deathbed.

That venerable senior had shed his last drop of blood for the Purple Realm, buying Eldrin Chen the precious space and time needed to grow.

Had it not been for him, whether Eldrin Chen could have walked the path to this day would remain an unanswered question.

"The Horizon Sea Pavilion has fallen into decline."

"Alas!"

Eldrin Chen sighed, his heart heavy with sorrow and a profound sense of desolation.

The once-majestic and boundless Eastern Sea, the foremost Sacred Land [a place of immense spiritual power and significance], had shed far too much blood in its defense against the Demon Race.

For eighty thousand years, this lineage had stood as the first line of defense for the Purple Realm against the Demon Race. Generation after generation, the Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion and the Nascent Soul Ancient Ancestor [powerful cultivators who have formed their Nascent Soul, the embryonic form of their immortal spirit] of this place had met their ends, with scarcely a single one dying a peaceful death.

The older generation was nearly wiped out, and the middle generation stepped forward to take their place. When the middle generation turned to dust, the younger generation, in turn, held their ground within the Horizon Sea Pavilion, fighting desperately to repel the onslaught of the Demon Race.

By the end, the losses suffered by this lineage could almost be described as the annihilation of an entire school.

Before Eldrin Chen ascended to the Immortal Realm, the vast Eastern Sea's foremost Sacred Land was left with only a handful of survivors—mere kittens and pups. Only a single newly-advanced Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and true essence of a high-level cultivator], whom Eldrin had supported, remained to struggle on alone.

Such devastating losses could not be mended even after ten thousand years.

Even now, in this current Golden Prosperous Age, the Horizon Sea Pavilion possesses only one Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a supreme expert who has mastered the Dao after forming their Nascent Soul]. Its strength no longer ranks within the top ten among the Human Race Sacred Land of the Eastern Sea.

"Senior Tianya…"

Eldrin Chen sighed again, his heart now also burdened with a deep sense of guilt.

In his lifetime, Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion was true to the Eastern Sea, true to the Human Race, and true to the Purple Realm. Yet, in the end, he was true to all—save for the Horizon Sea Pavilion itself.

On his deathbed, he entrusted the Horizon Sea Pavilion to me. But in my haste to ascend after overcoming the Demonic Tribulation [a cataclysmic event of demonic invasion], I too failed to secure a worthy successor for it. This chapter is provided by audio-novel.com. Support the original.