Chapter 1156 : A Feast of Immortal Treasures

Even for Immortals [beings who have ascended to a higher state of existence through cultivation], these superior Immortal Treasures [objects of immense spiritual power and rarity] hold immense allure.

In his youthful innocence, Xander Qing Chen once declared he would capture a True Dragon [a supreme draconic being of immense power and prestige] for Eldrin Chen, to strip its sinews and skin to make a dragon stew as a filial offering to his father. This illustrates how such a delicacy is the stuff of dreams for countless Immortals.

Yet, how precious are the True Dragon and Immortal Phoenix [the dragon and the phoenix, legendary creatures symbolizing supreme power and nobility]? Behind them stand the mighty Dragon Race and the Immortal Phoenix clan. What ordinary Immortal would dare to feast upon them?

Aside from those Heavenly Immortal Paragons [the pinnacle existences among Immortals], even Earth Immortal Progenitors [powerful ancestral figures among Earth Immortals] might not taste such a meal more than once or twice in their entire lifetimes. And to avoid retaliation from the Dragon Race, they would only partake in secret.

In comparison, this Azure Dragon Fish [a rare fish with draconic lineage and spiritual properties] is considered the finest substitute for True Dragon flesh.

"This Azure Dragon Fish seems to have evolved from the Azure Spirit Fish [a spiritually infused azure fish]," murmured Eldrin Chen, a wave of unexpected sentiment washing over him.

Eldrin Chen whispered to himself, a profound sense of reflection stirring within.

Both the Purple-Striped Wild Goose [a spiritually potent goose with purple markings] and the Azure Spirit Fish were extraordinary creatures, having accumulated Clan Merit Points [a metaphysical measure of a clan's collective virtue and contribution] for over ten thousand years. Who could have imagined they would give rise to two such Immortal Treasures?

This left Eldrin Chen feeling a sense of disbelief, for these two immortal-grade specimens were exceedingly rare.

The Azure Dragon Fish is an extreme rarity even within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [a renowned realm of Immortals]. Not even the depths of the Crimson Dragon Sea [a vast and dangerous sea] harbor such Immortal Treasures. This chapter is provided by audio-novel`com. Support the original.

He had only heard that in the past, Crimson Dragon Ancient Ancestor had raised a Crimson Dragon Fish [a legendary fish with pure dragon blood], rumored to also be a pure-blooded dragon fish, but whether it was true remained unknown.

The Violet Lightning Azure Thunder [a mythical creature of violet lightning and azure thunder] was even rarer; perhaps within the entire Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea, there might not even be a single wild one in existence.

"Perhaps this is what they call destiny's favor,"

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, then with a flick of his sleeve, he drew the Crimson Dragon Fish and the Violet Lightning Azure Thunder into his palm.

Suddenly seized, the two Immortal Treasures [sentient spiritual creatures of immense value] panicked. The Azure Dragon Fish [a variant of the dragon fish] somersaulted a distance of one hundred eight thousand Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], desperate to escape Eldrin Chen's grasp.

Turning back, it found myself had crashed headlong into Eldrin Chen's five fingers.

The Violet Lightning Azure Thunder transformed into a streak of lightning and fled, traversing several hundred thousand Li-lengths of mountains and rivers in an instant, yet even after flying until it was gasping for breath, it could not see the edge of that vast palm.

Its intelligence was not high; it could not fathom the depth of Eldrin Chen's cultivation, yet a primal intuition stirred within it.

"The heavens and earth are vast, yet they are no vaster than his palm."

Unable to escape, the two Immortal Treasures heeded that instinctive feeling and immediately submitted, bowing within Eldrin Chen's hand.

Having obtained two rare Immortal Treasures [precious objects of immense spiritual power], Eldrin Chen felt a surge of joy, yet a slight frown also creased his brow.

To guide mortals through the Ascending to Immortality [the process of transcending the mortal realm to enter the immortal world] was no simple feat; it demanded a significant price.

Not only did it require purchasing passage through the Void Gate [a portal connecting different realms] and the Teleportation Formation [a magical array for instantaneous travel] for each individual, but he also had to ensure their safety throughout the journey.

After all, with the cultivation level of a Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a master who has formed their nascent soul, the core of their future immortal self], attempting to use the Void Gate without the protection of an Immortal [a being who has fully transcended mortality] would likely result in the utter dispersion of one's soul.

This time, Eldrin Chen had brought the Crimson Plume Immortal Ark [a flying vessel imbued with immortal power]. Combined with his own Mana [spiritual energy and power] at the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality [the pinnacle stage just before full immortality], he could only safely escort ten people to the Immortal Realm [the higher plane of existence where immortals dwell].

Any more, and he could not guarantee everyone's safety.

"It seems the Violet Lightning Azure Thunder [a mythical beast of thunder and lightning] and the Azure Dragon Fish [a spiritual fish with draconic lineage] will have to rely on others to carry them during their own ascension,"

Eldrin Chen murmured, then fell into contemplative silence.

When Eldrin Chen had ascended years prior, he had brought his three Dao companions with him. It stood to reason that others from the Purple Realm [a major cultivation continent] might also possess the means to bring mortal-world entities along.

However, facilitating the ascension of mortal entities was no easy task. Even an Immortal with a single Dao Fruit [the crystallized essence of one's cultivated path, a mark of supreme achievement] would find it immensely difficult. Only those with cultivation surpassing the Dual Dao Fruits [the attainment of two perfected Dao essences]—beings like the Master of the Dao Palace or Peng the Roc Demon Sage—possessed the surplus power necessary to shepherd mortal entities through the ascension.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen mused thoughtfully, "Then let us entrust this matter to Kael."

Kael Chen had cultivated Dao Fruit [the condensed essence of one's cultivation path] across the Buddhist, Daoist, and Demonic paths, granting him a foundation comparable to that of a Great Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal realm].

Given his power, he possessed sufficient strength to ascend to the Immortal Realm [the higher plane of existence for immortals] while bringing along the Azure Dragon Fish and Violet Lightning Azure Thunder. Pushing to his limits, he might even have enough residual power to bring his Dao Companion, Lilith, Mistress of Desire, along for the ascension.

"Bringing three would be too risky for him."

Eldrin Chen shook his head once more. When he himself had ascended, he had brought along three Dao Companions and even a few items from the Mortal Dust [the mortal world], and still had significant power to spare.

However, Kael Chen's strength ultimately fell short of his own at that time. Attempting to bring three beings from the Mortal Dust would be far too perilous. Find thousands of chapters at audio_novel.com.

With this in mind, Eldrin Chen deliberated and said, "As for the remaining one, let us wait. If Ancestor Eastern Sovereign succeeds in his metamorphosis, we shall entrust it to him."

Holding this thought, Eldrin Chen stored away the Azure Dragon Fish and the Violet Lightning Azure Thunder.

He did not linger within the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [a sea of eternal, imprisoning flames]. Instead, he journeyed westward, and before he knew it, he had traversed the Hundred-Thousand-Mile Wilderness.

Ten thousand years had passed, and the Hundred-Thousand-Mile Wilderness was now utterly transformed from its former self.

Within, the once desolate wilderness had long since been transformed into boundless fertile fields. Hundreds of billions of Chen Clan mortals thrived and prospered upon them, their lives peaceful and content.

Eldrin Chen concealed his aura and entered a small town. He found countless children gathered in a square before him, led by their parents, their faces tense as if awaiting something momentous.

"What is this?"

Eldrin Chen's gaze flickered with curiosity as he asked, "For what purpose are so many young children gathered here?"

A middle-aged man nearby, seeing his confusion, laughed heartily. "Young man, how long has it been since you last ventured out? Have you forgotten that today is the annual day for testing the Spiritual Root [the innate spiritual potential that determines one's aptitude for cultivation]?"

"Ah, is that so?"

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback, then could not help but chuckle at himself.

He had cultivated for over seventeen thousand years, and for more than sixteen thousand of those years, he had not involved himself in the affairs of the mortal world.

Matters such as testing the clan's children for their Spiritual Root [the innate spiritual potential that determines one's aptitude for cultivation]—he had only overseen such tasks a few times in his early years, after which he had delegated them entirely to the Clan Patriarch and the elders.

Thereafter, as his cultivation gradually advanced, his heart and mind became wholly devoted to his own path of cultivation. Such mundane affairs drifted further and further from his realm of concern.

Now, encountering such a matter once more, he found himself momentarily unable to react.

Hearing him mention this now, Eldrin Chen felt long-buried memories stir, recalling the events of those bygone years.

He remembered how, during his first time testing the Spiritual Root [the innate spiritual potential of a cultivator] for the clan, he had slain the disciple of Vorgath Zhang and even seized the opportunity to completely eradicate the Demonic Cultivator [practitioners who use malevolent and often sacrificial methods to gain power] from Pingyang City, eliminating a great peril for the family.

Back then, the siblings Caleb Chen and Silas Chen were also personally rescued by Eldrin Chen.

Now, ten thousand years later, Caleb Chen had long since fallen in battle at the Desolate Demon Ridge, and even Silas Chen remained only as a wisp of Remnant Soul [a fragment of a soul that persists after death].

"Time flows swift as an arrow; the relentless march of the years spares no one," he murmured, a profound sense of transience washing over him.

Stirred by these memories, a deeper wave of melancholy settled within Eldrin Chen's heart.

His thoughts turned to the Grand Elder, Kael Chen, then to the Second Elder, Riverius Chen, followed by the Third Elder, Lior Chen, and finally the Fourth Elder, Alistair Chen.

In those days, the Chen Clan was but a handful of souls, facing its most desperate trials. Yet, they were bound together as one, each member striving with all their heart to steer the family through the storm.

Now, most of those old companions were gone. The Chen Clan had risen to become the foremost Immortal Clan [a powerful family of cultivators with a long lineage] in the Purple Realm, yet it seemed to have lost a measure of its former warmth and kinship.

The later generations of Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] cultivators regarded Eldrin Chen with more awe and reverence than with any deep familial bond.

As for those Nascent Soul True Lord [cultivators who have formed their Nascent Soul, a powerful spiritual infant], the distance between them and Eldrin Chen had grown immeasurably vast, making the closeness of bygone years a near impossibility.

"Great clans inevitably reach this point," he mused.

This realization filled Eldrin Chen with a profound sense of melancholy, making him cherish the memories of his old companions all the more.

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