Chapter 1189 : The Abyssal Alliance Ascends

Upon hearing this, a subtle shift flickered in the eyes of all present.

To any discerning observer, it was clear that the current power structure within the Abyssal Sea was now dominated by the Abyssal Alliance and the Chen Immortal Clan.

Among them, the Chen Immortal Clan served as the central pillar, the true hegemon of these waters. In the conquest of the Abyssal Sea, the Chen Immortal Clan could claim credit for nine-tenths of the achievement.

After all, both Stella and Skywind the Immortal had been summoned at the cost of Eldrin Chen's personal favors.

However, the Chen Immortal Clan was Eldrin Chen's blood clan, open only to those of Chen Clan lineage, their kin, and their Dao companions. Other Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality] naturally could not gain entry.

Therefore, Eldrin Chen established the Abyssal Alliance, a coalition formed by uniting the Immortal who had ascended from the Purple Realm. This alliance could be considered the nominal ruler of the Abyssal Sea.

Within the current Abyssal Alliance, aside from Eldrin Chen himself, who held the title of Alliance Lord, and Lyra Jiang, the Vice-Alliance Lord, there were already eighteen Immortal Elder. All were Immortal who had ascended from the Purple Realm.

Even Void-Refining Immortal, who had ascended several years prior, had already joined the ranks of the Abyssal Alliance.

It could be said that in the present Abyssal Sea, only three figures remained outside its fold: Sky Feather, Ignatius, and Six Stars Immortal.

Hearing Eldrin Chen's words, Six Stars Immortal glanced towards Sky Feather and Ignatius, then gave a slight, thoughtful nod. This chapter is part of a larger work available at www . audio-novel.com.

As an Immortal [a being who has ascended to a higher state of existence beyond mortality], Six Stars Immortal naturally understood the importance of joining the Abyssal Alliance and recognized that this was their most opportune moment to do so.

Sooner or later, Eldrin Chen would use the Abyssal Alliance to command the myriad Immortal Clan [powerful families of cultivators who have achieved immortality] within the Abyssal Sea, thereby consolidating the region's vast resources.

Only by joining and becoming an Elder within the Abyssal Alliance could they secure a share of the spoils; otherwise, they would be forever excluded from the Abyssal Sea's core circle of power.

With this realization, the three of them immediately smiled and declared, "In that case, from this day forward, we are men of the Abyssal Alliance."

"Hahaha, then from now on, you are indeed my people," Eldrin Chen laughed heartily before continuing, "As Elder of the Abyssal Alliance, you will henceforth be granted access to the Starry Glazed Realm [a mystical realm of cultivation] for one Millennium [a period of one thousand years] of cultivation every three Millennium."

"Should you wish to cultivate for a longer duration, you may also exchange Merit Points [a metaphysical currency representing virtuous deeds and contributions] and other resources for additional time."

Eldrin Chen elaborated in detail, outlining the resources and benefits available to the Elder of the Abyssal Alliance.

In establishing the Abyssal Alliance, Eldrin Chen aimed to unify the strength of the Abyssal Sea and, by extension, consolidate its vast resources.

After detailing the benefits, his expression turned solemn as he spoke, "This Abyssal Sea is one of the three thousand seas within the Western Court Divine Abyss Sea. In theory, its resources should be no less abundant than those of the Setting Sun Sea."

"However, whether it is the Immortal Island of the Abyssal Sea, or their respective resource outputs, none can compare to the Crimson Dragon Sea. The fundamental reason is that the three races fight separately and cannot utilize it effectively."

Eldrin Chen spoke calmly, and after a long while, he opened his mouth and said, "At present, we have three urgent tasks to accomplish."

"The first is to nurture Immortal Island. Given the vastness of the Abyssal Sea, we can still artificially cultivate at least a dozen more islands of Immortal Rank."

The Immortals nodded in agreement. Six Stars Immortal inclined his head slightly and said, "Legend has it that several million years ago, the Abyssal Sea boasted a full thirty-four Immortal Island."

"It is a pity that after all these years of chaotic warfare, many of the spiritual springs [the vital energy sources] of the Immortal Island in the Abyssal Sea have been destroyed. Restoring them will likely be difficult."

Lyra Jiang pondered briefly, then stated calmly, "I have calculated. The Abyssal Sea can sustain a maximum of thirty-six Immortal Island."

"Our most pressing task now should be to arrange for the cultivation of these Immortal Island."

Eldrin Chen stirred slightly, then spoke, "Upon my Verdant Chariot Mountain, we still have six Spiritual Root that can be transplanted: the Purifying Bamboo, the Spirit Peach Tree, the Enlightenment Tea Tree, the Creation Azure Jade Lotus, the Solar Fire Orange, and the Profound Yin Moon Cassia."

"We plan to use these six Acquired Spiritual Root to cultivate six Immortal Island, forming the Yin-Yang Four Symbols [a formation based on the duality of Yin and Yang and the four celestial symbols], which will serve as the core Formation Eye [the central node that powers and controls a formation] for the Cosmic Starry Sky Grand Formation."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded slightly in understanding.

Within the Crimson Dragon Sea [a vast sea region within the cultivation world], the most precious resources lie in the Celestial Sand Sea Region [a specific, resource-rich area within the Crimson Dragon Sea].

The Chen Clan established the Sun and Moon, the Three Enclosures, and the Four Symbols Star Palace Immortal Islands [islands imbued with potent spiritual energy, often used as cultivation bases] around the Celestial Sand Sea precisely to deploy the Cosmic Movement Grand Formation [a powerful, large-scale defensive and offensive array]. Once successfully activated, the foundation of the Chen Immortal Clan would become unshakable; even a full-scale assault from an Earth Immortal Blessed Land [a territory ruled by an Earth Immortal, a being of immense power] might not be enough to breach it.

Thinking of this, Six Stars Immortal could not help but ask, "How should we allocate the remaining slots for these Immortal Islands?"

Eldrin Chen pondered briefly before speaking, "Aside from these nine Immortal Islands..."

"...our Chen Immortal Clan lacks sufficient personnel to develop the many other Immortal Islands we have captured this time."

"You may purchase Immortal Islands to serve as your Daoist Assembly Ground [a personal cultivation base or gathering place for a cultivator]. In the future, if you accumulate sufficient Merit Points [a metaphysical currency representing virtuous deeds and contributions], you may also earn the right to cultivate an Immortal Island of your own, until all thirty-six Immortal Islands slots are filled."

Upon hearing this, the assembled Immortals nodded in agreement. With clear rules established, the Abyssal Sea [the sea region under the Chen Clan's dominion] could gradually flourish in the days to come. The complete novel can be found at audi novel.com.

Seeing their acceptance, Eldrin Chen continued, "Beyond the Immortal Islands, our Abyssal Sea holds a wealth of other resources."

"Among the various Immortal Islands and Spirit Islands [islands with significant but lesser spiritual energy than Immortal Islands], some are suited for cultivating special Spirit Medicine and Immortal Herbs [plants with potent spiritual properties used in alchemy], others are rich in mineral veins, and still others produce rare Spiritual Objects [naturally occurring items imbued with spiritual energy or unique properties]."

"Each family may choose what best suits their own cultivation needs. The Immortal Alliance [the coalition of cultivator families and sects led by the Chen Clan] will purchase the yields at a unified price."

The inaugural assembly of the Abyssal Alliance lasted for a full three months.

Only after the attendees had meticulously accounted for the output of each family's Immortal Island, resources, Five Elements Essence [a refined spiritual essence containing the power of the five elements], and various other products did this conclave finally draw to a close.

Once the work was done, Eldrin Chen could not help but offer a wry smile. Managing a single Immortal Clan was difficult enough; governing a mighty Immortal Alliance that dominated an entire region was an even greater trial.

If he had to personally oversee every minor and major trifle, he might as well abandon all thought of cultivation.

"If the Third Elder and the Old Granduncle were here, I wouldn't be so burdened," he mused.

At this thought, he found himself missing the Old Patriarch and Lior Chen all the more keenly.

With this notion flashing through his mind, Eldrin Chen chose a middle path. From the more than twenty Elders currently within the Immortal Alliance, three would be selected as permanent overseers to decide on the alliance's routine affairs.

These three rotating Elders would serve for a thousand-year term. Prior to each rotation, a Council of Elders would be convened to report on all significant and minor events of the past millennium.

As for Eldrin Chen himself, his primary focus would remain on cultivation.

By entrusting the affairs of the Abyssal Alliance, great and small, to the Council of Elders for disposition, Eldrin Chen extricated himself from the web of mundane concerns.

He dispatched the Resurrection Herb to the Ancient Ruins Ghost City [a spectral city located within ancient ruins], then returned to the Starry Glazed Realm to resume his life of secluded cultivation.

In the days that followed, Eldrin Chen was able to cultivate in peace. In the blink of an eye, eight Millennium passed.

On this day, the Starry Glazed Realm erupted with dazzling immortal light. Eldrin Chen slowly exhaled a breath as he emerged from seclusion, a faint smile gracing his features.

After taking stewardship of the Abyssal Sea, he had cultivated in seclusion for eight Millennium. His cultivation base had finally advanced another step, breaking through to the Sixth Level of Immortal Ascension Realm.

Pushing open the door to his Seclusion Chamber, Eldrin Chen found Verdant Consort already waiting for him. He smiled and spoke, "Thank you for guarding my cultivation, my wife."

"Congratulations on your breakthrough, Husband."

Verdant Consort smiled, then could not help but add, "With this breakthrough, it seems you will be able to reach the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm within ten thousand years."

Eldrin Chen shook his head. "To break through to the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm, I still need to temper my Mana [the refined spiritual energy wielded by cultivators]. Without the aid of a Sky-Touching Pill, it would take me at least another fifty thousand years of effort."

Having said that, Eldrin Chen inquired further, "During my years in seclusion, has anything of importance occurred within the clan?" Original publication: audio~novel.com - The source of this chapter.