Chapter 1141 : The Prodigal Immortal's Return

Journeying to the edge of the Mysterious Bright Starry Abyss, Eldrin Chen trod upon the Immortal Ascension Path and, without realizing it, arrived before the Demonic Abyss Heavenly Scar.

The Purple Seal Heaven and Earth's World Will [the sentient consciousness of the Purple Seal Realm] sensed his presence and conveyed a benevolent thought: "You have returned."

"It has been a long time,"

Eldrin Chen stated calmly, a trace of emotion coloring his words.

As the saying goes, Heaven nurtures humanity with all things. He had been born and raised within the Purple Seal Realm, cultivating all the way to the Ascendant Immortal Realm [the realm of a true immortal] while consuming vast resources from the Purple Seal Realm. It would not be an exaggeration to call him a Child of Destiny [one whose fate is deeply intertwined with a specific world] nurtured by the Purple Seal Heaven and Earth's World Will.

Nearly ten thousand years had passed since his Ascension and Attainment of the Path [his transcendence to immortality], and he had achieved modest success. Now, descending from the heavens to return to his homeland, a complex and ineffable sentiment naturally stirred within his heart.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen sighed, "Many years have passed. How have you fared?"

"All is well,"

came the reply from the World Will, which then silently tore open a rift.

Eldrin Chen's gaze flickered slightly. The Immortal Ascension Path within the Purple Seal Realm still existed; he could have simply followed it back into the realm. That the World Will had opened a passage for him was somewhat unexpected. This chapter appears courtesy of audio-novel[dot]com.

Before Eldrin Chen could respond, a hazy will from the world's consciousness conveyed a message: "After ten thousand years of recuperation, I have recovered a measure of Fortune [the metaphysical luck and destiny of a realm]. I can permit your true body to temporarily enter the Purple Seal Realm."

"So that's how it is."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, understanding that even if his Immortal and Demon True Body [a supreme physical form harmonizing immortal and demonic essences] were to enter the world, it would still pose a significant threat to the will of heaven and earth.

Unless the person was absolutely trustworthy, the Purple Seal Realm would never permit their entry.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen took a single step forward, transforming into a streak of light that descended into the heart of the Purple Seal Realm.

Upon landing within the Purple Seal Realm, his gaze shifted subtly. Sensing the changes that had swept across the realm, a look of profound satisfaction graced his features.

Nearly ten thousand years had passed since his ascension. The concentration of spiritual energy [the vital energy that flows through all living things and the world itself] within the Purple Seal Realm had now more than doubled compared to the past.

Furthermore, the very air thrummed with numerous vibrant, ascendant auras. Many among them already carried the distinct essence of the Immortal Path [the foundational cultivation method leading to immortality].

As if sensing Eldrin Chen's observations, the will of the world transmitted another profound thought: "Ever since the conclusion of the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm eighty thousand years ago, a Fortune that had lain dormant for a million years within this world began to erupt."

"Your generation was forged through hardship and tribulation, born precisely as the world's Fortune began its resurgence. Thus, the Purple Seal Realm has ushered in an unprecedented Golden Age [an era of great prosperity, peace, and flourishing talent]."

The Will of Heaven and Earth spoke with measured grace, and after a long while, it began, "In this world today, the number of Primordial Spirit Path Lord [cultivators who have reached the peak of the Primordial Spirit realm and begun to comprehend the profound principles of the Great Path] has already surpassed three thousand. Among them, there are thirty-six Demigod [cultivators who stand at the very threshold of immortality, possessing power that borders on the divine]."

"These thirty-six all possess the potential to ascend to immortality. Seven among them have already forged their Ascendant Immortal Foundation [a perfected foundation for immortal ascension, signifying readiness to transcend mortality], lacking only the final trial of the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the cataclysmic heavenly trial of thunder and lightning that must be overcome to shed mortality and become an immortal] to achieve their apotheosis."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a tremor within his heart. The so-called Ascendant Immortal Foundation referred precisely to those who had already cultivated the Immortal Ascension Path Fruit [the condensed essence of one's cultivation path, a prerequisite for immortal ascension].

Such individuals had either tempered an Immortal Body [a physical form refined to an immortal state, impervious to age and decay], comprehended profound Path Principles [the fundamental laws and truths that govern a specific cultivation path], or successfully coalesced the Immortal Ascension Path Fruit itself.

They stood but a single step from immortality. All that remained was to brave the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation and ascend to the realm of Ethereal Ascension [the state of being a true immortal, having transcended the mortal coil]. For them, achieving immortality was virtually assured.

With this in mind, Eldrin Chen inquired, "Since they have already forged the foundation of an Ascendant Immortal [one who has laid the groundwork for immortal ascension], why do they not undergo the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation and ascend?"

"Some lack the confidence to survive the Immortal Ascension Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the specific, immensely powerful heavenly tribulation required to become an immortal]. Others linger to further refine their foundation, aiming for the even more profound Celestial Immortal Foundation [a supreme foundation that promises greater power and potential in the immortal realms]. Still others remain in the Mortal Realm [the plane of existence inhabited by mortals and lower-level cultivators] to bolster the legacy and reserves of their clans."

The Will of Heaven and Earth continued its explanation, yet a note of sighing regret colored its voice. "But the most critical reason... is the insufficiency of Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy [the primordial, foundational energy of creation that permeates the world, essential for the highest levels of cultivation]."

"I see," Eldrin Chen murmured in understanding.

He gave a slow nod. The Purple Seal Realm [a specific cultivation world or realm] had weathered the Oblivion Cataclysm [a world-shaking calamity of immense scale]. Now, the Fortune [the accumulated luck, destiny, and spiritual potential] that had lain dormant for a million years was erupting forth. This was, without doubt, a Golden Prosperous Age [an era of unprecedented opportunity and spiritual abundance] unseen for a million years.

Within such a Golden Prosperous Age [an era of unprecedented spiritual abundance and cultivation prosperity], it was only to be expected that peerless prodigies would one after another touch upon the opportunity for Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation] ascension.

However, during the great calamity that stretched for eighty thousand years prior, the foundational reserves nurtured by the Purple Seal Realm [a specific cultivation world] had been nearly nine-tenths depleted. Now, there were scarcely any Immortal Metal Divine Objects [divine-grade metallic ores essential for crafting immortal-grade treasures] left to aid later generations in surviving the Immortal Ascension Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the cataclysmic heavenly thunder tribulation one must endure to ascend to immortality].

Yet this was not the most critical issue. The most crucial factor remained the Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy [the fundamental, primordial spiritual energy that constitutes the very essence of heaven and earth, the source of all cultivation].

Ever since the Demon God Celestial Pillars [ancient pillars that once suppressed the world's spiritual veins] were uprooted from the Gale Divine Ridge [a specific mountain range], and the Purple Seal Realm began its recovery of vitality, it had entered an unprecedented Golden Prosperous Age.

But the inherent rank of a world is limited. Even amidst such a Golden Prosperous Age, the Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy possessed its ultimate ceiling.

Logically speaking, for a world of this tier, even one experiencing a Golden Prosperous Age of a magnitude unseen for eons, producing ten Immortal in succession would already be its absolute limit. The complete novel can be found at audio-novel . com.

Yet, over these years, the Purple Seal Realm had given birth to far too many heaven-defying talents. More than nine thousand years ago, the ascension of three Immortal—Eldrin Chen, Exquisite Jiang, and Verdant Consort—had consumed a vast portion of the realm's Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy.

Following this Post-Heaven [the state of the world after its initial creation, often implying a depletion of primordial essence] resurgence of the land, a little over two thousand years ago, three more—Blazing Phoenix [a title for a cultivator associated with the phoenix], Black Tortoise Patriarch, and the Mistress of Drifting Snow Palace—ascended to immortality, further depleting a significant amount of Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy.

And now, there remained seven individuals who had forged their Ascendant Immortal Foundation [the foundational stage immediately preceding immortal ascension, where one's cultivation base is solidified for the final leap]. If these seven were to undergo their tribulations and ascend to immortality simultaneously, converting their essence into Immortal Essence [the purified, higher-grade energy possessed by true immortals], they would likely drain the Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy tremendously.

By that point, the ambient spiritual energy of the Purple Seal Realm would plunge into a state of depletion. The concentration of spiritual energy throughout heaven and earth would drop drastically, and perhaps for tens of thousands of years, no one would be able to achieve immortal ascension.

This outcome was entirely within expectations, for after the zenith of a Golden Prosperous Age [an era of unprecedented spiritual abundance and cultivation prosperity], a period of profound silence across the world is an inevitable consequence.

However, the seven Immortal Path Patriarch were unwilling to witness such a scene. For in this generation, the Purple Seal Realm [a vast cultivation world] had produced a multitude of prodigies; besides themselves, many others possessed the potential to ascend to immortality.

They had tempered themselves through trials to achieve their Paths, perhaps forming the most glorious generation in the entire history of the Purple Seal Realm.

They did not wish for their own ascension to plunge the Purple Seal Realm into an era of thin spiritual energy lasting tens of thousands of years, nor did they wish for countless descendants to lose their chance at immortality because of them.

The Will of Heaven and Earth spoke softly, its hazy consciousness communicating with Eldrin Chen.

"Those seven children are truly remarkable. They believed that having seven individuals on the verge of immortality in a single era might represent the most unprecedented generation the Purple Seal Realm has ever seen."

"The key reason they did not ascend immediately was their preparation to pool the strength of all seven, attempting to explore and discover a method to sustain the Golden Prosperous Age for the Purple Seal Realm."

"So that is the reason."

Eldrin Chen nodded slightly, unable to resist asking, "Who are these seven?"

The Will of Heaven and Earth replied, "The Lord of the Path Palace, Heaven Abandoned Lin, Kunpeng [a mythical giant bird-fish creature], Earth Mystery, Thunder Ten Thousand Tribulations, the Master of Stellar Palace, and your elder brother, Kael Chen."

Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful cultivator and patriarch of the Chen Clan] nodded upon hearing this. That these seven individuals had forged their Ascendant Immortal Foundation [the foundational stage for becoming a true immortal] was within his expectations.

He had long been aware of their circumstances, having discerned them from the gazes of Blazing Phoenix [a title for a powerful fire-aligned cultivator] and the others.

Among the seven, Lord of the Path Palace [a title for a master of a major cultivation institution] possessed peerless talent. Heaven Abandoned Lin [a formidable sword cultivator] and Kunpeng Demon Sage [a mighty demonic cultivator in the form of the mythical Kunpeng] had long since solidified their Immortal Root [the innate spiritual foundation required for immortal cultivation] foundations. Earth Mystery Path Venerable [a venerable master of earth-aligned cultivation arts] had suppressed his own ascension, refraining from becoming an immortal because he lacked confidence in surviving the heavenly tribulation.

As for Thunder Ten Thousand Tribulations [a divine being born of thunder and tribulation], he was an Divine Spirits [a powerful spiritual entity born from heaven and earth, often embodying natural forces]—specifically, the Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder God [a divine title representing mastery over countless thunder tribulations]. He was a hidden asset nurtured within the ancient Myriad Tribulation Thunder Mountain [a legendary mountain range saturated with the power of countless heavenly thunder tribulations]. It was from him that Eldrin Chen had obtained the Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Scripture [a supreme cultivation manual focused on harnessing tribulation thunder].

Later, when Eldrin Chen created his Primordial One Indestructibility Body [a legendary, nigh-invulnerable physical cultivation method], he drew significant inspiration from the Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Scripture. One could say a considerable bond existed between them. The complete novel can be found at audi novel.com.