Chapter 1150 : The Azure Lotus Throne

The newcomer was clad in robes as white as snow, seated serenely upon a Azure Lotus Throne [a throne carved from a single piece of mystical azure lotus jade] that radiated Immortal Radiance [a divine, ethereal light characteristic of supreme immortals]. A vast, swirling aura of Immortal Energy [the pure, condensed energy of the immortal realm] enveloped his form.

Minghao the Path Lord [a master who has comprehended and walks his own unique Dao] could not clearly perceive his supreme Hugo [his true visage]. He could only vaguely discern that the man's eyes shone with a brilliance like Nine Heavens Stellar [stars of the highest heavens], and a radiant silver immortal mark blazed upon his brow.

Upon the Lotus Throne [the throne formed from the essence of a primordial lotus], Eldrin Chen gazed quietly at the assembled listeners and gave a slight, approving nod.

Nearly ten thousand years had passed since their last meeting. Many old acquaintances from bygone days had vanished into the flowing Long River [the metaphorical river of time]. Yet, a significant number had endured and lived to see this day.

At the very forefront of the three thousand meditation cushions sat thirty-six special seats, each occupied by a Demigod Patriarch [a patriarch who has attained the Demigod realm, half-step to true divinity].

Among these Demigod [cultivators who have ascended to the half-step to divinity realm], were several of Eldrin Chen's old friends.

These included the Demon-Subduing Divine Monk, the Master of Solar Fire Palace [the sovereign ruler of the Palace of Solar Fire], the Violet Firmament Path Lord, the Master of Southern Sea Glazed Palace [the ruler of the Glazed Palace in the Southern Sea], and others.

There were also those closer to him, such as Dorian Ji's Dao companion, the Ice Hornless Dragon Demon Ancestor [an ancient demon progenitor of the ice chi dragon lineage], as well as figures like the Eastern Sea's First Sword Immortal and Billowing Waves.

Beneath the thirty-six seats, the number of Primordial Spirit Path Lord [cultivators who have reached the Path Lord realm within the Primordial Spirit stage] was far greater.

Individuals like Dorian Ji, Solar Fire Path Master [a master who follows the Dao of Solar Fire], Sea-Calmer Path Master, and Freya Ji had all cultivated to the Primordial Spirit 9th Tier [the ninth and pinnacle tier of the Primordial Spirit realm]. Continue your cultivation journey at audio-novel.com.

Old friends from bygone days, such as Nine Rivers Path Master, and Vast Abyss Path Lord, a disciple of the late Long River Path Lord, along with many other comrades from the past, have all cultivated their way to the Primordial Spirit Late Stage [the advanced stage of the Primordial Spirit cultivation realm].

"A myriad years have passed since the great calamity was quelled. Those old companions who survived it, provided they broke through to the Primordial Spirit Realm, have mostly reached the Primordial Spirit Late Stage by now," Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, a wave of nostalgia washing over him.

He sighed inwardly, lost in reflection.

His own lifespan now spanned seventeen thousand years. Most of his old friends had cultivated for nearly twenty millennia, some even approaching thirty thousand years of arduous practice.

These individuals were now venerable elders among the Path Lord [a high-ranking cultivator] experts within the Purple Seal Realm. Those who had not fallen were almost all at the eighth or ninth tier of the Primordial Spirit realm, with some even touching the threshold of Demigod [a cultivator who has transcended mortality but not yet achieved full divinity].

At this thought, a pang of melancholy touched Eldrin Chen's heart.

Those who reached the Primordial Spirit 9th Tier all harbored, however faint, a sliver of hope to ascend to immortality.

Yet that sliver was vanishingly thin. Who could say how many would ultimately succeed?

"They are all old friends," he resolved. "If I can offer even a little aid, I shall."

With this intention firm in his mind, Eldrin Chen swept his sleeve and proclaimed, "This humble Daoist has descended to the mortal plane. Upon Green Chariot Mountain, I shall deliver three discourses on the Great Path. All who are fated may come and listen."

"The mightiest tower rises from level ground; in the path of cultivation, the foundation is of paramount importance."

"For this first discourse, I shall speak to you of the path of cultivation within the mortal world."

Eldrin Chen began to speak, his voice measured and clear, as he commenced his discourse on the Dao [the fundamental principle or path of existence and cultivation] of the Mortal Dust [the mundane world of mortals].

For this discourse, Eldrin Chen started from the very beginning of cultivation, expounding upon the methods for solidifying the foundation at each successive realm.

The discourse lasted for three months. By the time it concluded, Eldrin Chen had imparted all the crucial insights for cultivation from the Vital Essence Refinement [the initial stage of refining one's vital life energy] realm all the way to the Primordial Spirit 9th Tier [the ninth and highest tier of the Primordial Spirit realm, the spiritual core of a cultivator].

Thereupon, he rose and declared, "This discourse is concluded. Return in one hundred years, and I shall expound upon the path to Immortal Ascension."

The assembled multitude bowed respectfully, their voices rising in unison: "We respectfully bid farewell to the Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and ascended to immortality]."

After the discourse ended, Eldrin Chen did not immediately return to the boundless Heavenly Vault [the celestial firmament, the heavens].

Instead, he returned to Spirit Isle Lake, and with a wave of his sleeve, he teleported several figures to his side.

Those who arrived were several old acquaintances: Sea-Calmer Path Master, Freya Ji, Sage Lord Dorian, and others.

Upon seeing Eldrin Chen, the group immediately moved to offer their formal greetings. Eldrin Chen swiftly stepped forward to support them, preventing the bows, and said with a warm smile, "We are old friends reunited. Let us not stand on such ceremony."

Sea-Calmer Path Master could not help but smile softly at this. He then spoke, "After your ascension, I had resigned myself to the thought that our paths would never cross again in this lifetime. To see you once more is a blessing that fills my heart with contentment."

Eldrin Chen gave a nod, forgoing further pleasantries to state his purpose directly. "My descent this time was made aboard a Realm-Breaking Treasure Ark [a legendary vessel capable of traversing the barriers between realms]. It has the capacity to carry three more souls for the journey of ascension."

"Would you be willing to accompany me," he asked, his gaze sweeping over them, "to the distant shores of the Immortal Domain?"

His words were met with looks of stunned, then overwhelming joy on their faces.

To follow an Immortal in ascension was an Opportunity and Fortune of the highest order, a chance whispered of in legends. Find thousands of chapters at audio-novel . com.

Their own foundations made the hope of achieving immortality in the mortal realm vanishingly slim. But within the Immortal Realm, with the support of Eldrin Chen, that elusive possibility might just bloom into reality. It was an offer they found impossible to refuse.

Yet, after a moment of silent contemplation, Dorian Ji shook his head. "My wife and I have walked side by side for ten thousand years," he said, his voice firm with resolve. "To leave her alone in this world would be a betrayal my heart could not bear."

"I shall remain. Let this seat be given to one whose need is greater."

"How can that be allowed?" the others protested almost in unison.

Eldrin Chen shook his head. Among the few present, Sea-Calmer Path Master was Eldrin Chen's closest and most trusted friend.

Dorian Ji was Exquisite Jiang's cousin, and Freya Ji was also Exquisite Jiang's close confidante.

Furthermore, before Eldrin Chen's breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm, Dorian Ji had been one of their greatest pillars of support. Now that he possessed the capability to lead them to the Immortal Realm, it was only right, both in sentiment and reason, to bring them along.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen said with a smile, "The Immortal Maiden Ice Chi Dragon is a Pure-Blooded True Dragon [a dragon of the highest and most ancient lineage]. Her innate talent and foundation are no weaker than the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor of old, and she is not inferior even to the Kunpeng Great Sage."

"With such a foundation, if not for the mortal world's lack of Immortal Spirit Essence [the supreme spiritual energy required for ascension], she could ascend on her own."

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen took out a Dragon-Phoenix Path-Forging Pill [a supreme elixir said to forge one's destiny with the power of dragon and phoenix] and handed it to Dorian Ji, then continued, "With the aid of this Dragon-Phoenix Path-Forging Pill, you can have your esteemed wife seize the opportunity to metamorphose into a Nine Heavens True Dragon [a True Dragon of the highest celestial order]."

"An Immortal Pill [a pill of divine efficacy, brewed with methods and ingredients beyond the mortal world]!"

Dorian Ji received the Immortal Pill, his face lighting up with joy and astonishment.

Although he had not yet attained immortality, he had an inkling of how precious such an Immortal Pill truly was.

Such a supreme Immortal Pill was nearly impossible to refine successfully in the mortal realm. The fact that the other could produce one was a testament to an immense Immortal Fate [a profound destiny or karmic fortune leading towards immortality].

At this thought, Dorian Ji excitedly took the Immortal Pill and hurriedly expressed his gratitude, saying, "With the aid of this Immortal Pill, Li'er is certain to ascend to immortality."

"For such a monumental favor, once we reach the Immortal Realm, our family of three shall follow by your side."

"There is no need for such formality."

Eldrin Chen shook his head, a serene smile gracing his features.

To be able to aid old friends in their immortal ascension, within the bounds of his capability, was a wish close to his heart.

Having said that, Eldrin Chen added a final instruction, "Now that your three spots are confirmed, return and make your preparations."

"I have pressing matters to attend to now. I will notify you when the time for departure arrives."

"..."

After seeing them off, Eldrin Chen returned to the Nine Heavens Above and began forging the World-Stabilizing Treasure.

This time, the World-Stabilizing Treasure being forged was a superior-grade Immortal Treasure. Eldrin Chen used Stellar Immortal Gold as the primary immortal material and harnessed the Fire Elemental Power of the Purple Seal Realm's heaven and earth. With these resources, the forging process proceeded without undue difficulty.

In a mere span of just over eighty years, he had already forged the Stellar Immortal Gold into a superior-grade Immortal Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact used by immortals].

This treasure was a resplendent immortal furnace. Its entire body was cast from Stellar Immortal Gold, and gazing within, it seemed as if it contained a miniature, brilliant Starry River.

"It is complete."

Observing the Ancient Stellar Furnace [an immortal furnace forged from ancient stellar materials], Eldrin Chen gave a slight, satisfied nod in his heart.

Using an immortal furnace as a world treasure was precisely within Eldrin Chen's expectations, for ancient furnaces are among the most suitable treasures for refining the energy of the void and transforming it into the spiritual energy [the vital energy that permeates heaven and earth] of heaven and earth.

Forged into a High-Grade Immortal Treasure, this immortal furnace was potent enough to convert vast quantities of void energy, causing the spiritual energy within the Purple Seal Realm to surge dramatically. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio–novel.com.