Chapter 1195 : The Divine Lord's Request

As the elder spoke, Eldrin Chen gradually came to understand the identities of the two figures before him.

The middle-aged man before him, bearing the revered title Aethelred, the Demon-Slaying Divine Lord, was a mighty being, a Divine Lord [a supreme title for a powerful immortal] hailing from the Primal Immortal Domain.

The old man, whose Daoist title was Caelan the Elder, was a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a pinnacle-level immortal] from the Central Immortal Domain and also the former Palace Master of the Western Abyss Celestial Palace.

That Caelan the Elder had presided over the Western Abyss Celestial Palace for over ten million years. Now, he was being recalled to serve in the Celestial Court [the celestial bureaucracy] of the Primal Immortal Domain, and the one coming to succeed him was this very Aethelred, the Demon-Slaying Divine Lord.

Once Eldrin grasped their identities, the Aethelred, the Demon-Slaying Divine Lord spoke, "I journeyed here aboard the Ancient Salvation Ark, but unfortunately, within the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation], we were assaulted by a Chaos Ancient Beast."

"Though I managed to repel it, the Ancient Salvation Ark sustained grievous damage."

At this point, Caelan the Elder interjected with a gentle smile, "Now that the Ancient Salvation Ark is severely damaged, it must be repaired before it can traverse the Primordial Chaos for the return journey."

"That is why we have summoned you, an Artificer [a master craftsman of magical artifacts], to assist this old man in repairing that Ninth Rank World-Ferrying Ancient Ark."

"A Ninth Rank World-Ferrying Ancient Ark," Eldrin repeated inwardly, the words heavy with implication.

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a profound tremor within his heart. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio-novel dot com.

The Ninth Rank Immortal Treasure [a supreme treasure of the highest order] is a peerless treasure of the Heaven Immortal [a realm of celestial immortals] level. Even a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme master among celestial immortals] would typically possess only one or two such artifacts.

Yet, the value of a single Ninth Rank World-Ferrying Ancient Ark [an ancient ark capable of traversing worlds] is likely more precious than several dozen Ninth Rank Immortal Treasure [ninth rank immortal treasures].

To forge such a precious Ancient Salvation Ark [an ark of salvation from ancient times] would consume at least millions of Immortal Treasures [treasures imbued with immortal energy]. It is doubtful that even emptying the coffers of an entire Grotto-Heaven Immortal Sect [an immortal sect residing in a grotto-heaven paradise] would suffice to gather the required materials.

For individuals like them, who are merely at the Ascendant Immortal [the realm of an immortal who has ascended] level, attempting to repair such a supreme treasure is a task far beyond their current capabilities.

Caelan the Elder noticed the expression on Eldrin Chen's face and said with a faint smile, "I know what you are thinking, but you need not worry."

"That Ancient Salvation Ark [ancient salvation ark] was forged from several pieces of ninth-rank Immortal Treasures [immortal treasures], combined with millions of ordinary Immortal Treasures [immortal treasure] materials."

"Although the Ancient Salvation Ark [ancient salvation ark] was damaged this time, its core Dragon Bone [dragon bone framework] and primary materials remain intact. Only many of its components are broken and require repair."

"Artificers of your caliber, who have reached the Immortal Rank High Grade [high grade of the immortal rank], are already barely capable of lending a hand."

At this point, Caelan the Elder smiled and said, "Rest assured, once the task is completed, this old man will reward you handsomely."

"So that is how it is."

Eldrin Chen felt a wave of relief wash over him. He cupped his hands respectfully and said, "Since this junior can be of assistance, I will naturally do my humble part."

"Good," Caelan the Elder nodded with a faint smile. "Upon the task's completion, besides a substantial reward, this old man will also impart the Path of World Creation. It may prove useful to you."

"Truly?"

Wild joy surged within Eldrin Chen. An intuition whispered that this Heavenly Immortal Paragon's instruction in the Path of World Creation might well be the greatest treasure he would gain from this journey.

With this thought, he promptly bowed again. "This junior would not dare miss the opportunity to receive your Dao Preaching [the profound act of an enlightened master expounding the principles of the Dao], venerable senior."

Caelan the Elder gave a slight smile and waved a hand dismissively. "You may go."

Guided by an immortal attendant, Eldrin Chen withdrew from the courtyard and arrived at a Grand Hall. He found it already filled with eight hundred Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and ascended to a higher state of existence].

The aura emanating from these eight hundred Immortal was overwhelmingly potent. A single glance from Eldrin Chen sent a jolt of awe through his heart.

For the weakest among these Immortal were at the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm, and among them were many at the Ascendant Immortal Eighth or Ninth Layer or even the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm—venerable Ancient Ancestor [a title for a supremely ancient and powerful cultivator].

As for true Earth Immortal Progenitor [a cultivator who has attained immortality while remaining bound to the earthly realm, possessing immense power], there were more than ten present.

Among those Earth Immortal Progenitor [powerful cultivators who have attained the Earth Immortal realm and founded their own lineage], there was one whom Eldrin Chen recognized—it was none other than Tianyan the Ancient Ancestor from the Violet Flame Abode of Bliss [a blessed land of cultivation renowned for its mastery of flame arts].

This Tianyan the Ancient Ancestor was one of the two Earth Immortal Progenitor from the Violet Flame Abode of Bliss. His cultivation had reached the profound Fourth Heaven Earth Immortal [the fourth major stage within the Earth Immortal realm], and it was said he had lived for nine hundred thousand years.

In the past, to repair the Crimson Flame Golden Scale Armor [a legendary suit of armor forged from golden scales and imbued with crimson flame essence], Eldrin Chen had once accompanied Skywind the Immortal to the Violet Flame Abode of Bliss and had met this Tianyan the Ancient Ancestor on that occasion.

Meeting again now, Tianyan the Ancient Ancestor also seemed somewhat surprised. He gave Eldrin Chen a slight nod of acknowledgment.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen immediately stepped forward, cupped his hands in salute, and said, "Greetings, Senior Tianyan."

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Tianyan the Ancient Ancestor nodded slightly and cast a brief, appraising glance at Eldrin Chen. Perhaps out of regard for Skywind the Immortal, he said, "The restoration of the Ninth Rank World-Ferrying Ancient Ark [a mythical vessel of the highest rank, capable of traversing the void between worlds] is a rare opportunity, one seldom seen across the ages."

"Observe carefully from the side. If you can glean even a fragment of insight, your artifact-forging arts will surely advance by leaps and bounds."

Eldrin Chen nodded upon hearing this and replied respectfully, "Thank you for your guidance, Senior. This junior understands."

As the two were speaking, several figures arrived within the Grand Hall.

The leader was a woman of breathtaking beauty, clad in a gown of jadeite. She glided to the center of the Grand Hall [the main assembly hall], her gaze sweeping over the assembled crowd before she spoke.

"Most have arrived. Let us not delay further."

"Repairing the Ancient Salvation Ark [a legendary vessel of immense power] is of paramount importance. Follow me."

With that, the woman led the gathered immortals out of the Grand Hall. Eldrin Chen followed amidst the throng, a flicker of curiosity in his eyes.

Seeing his expression, Tianyan the Ancient Ancestor remarked casually, "That is Verdant Flame, the Immortal Maiden. Her mastery over the laws of the Azure Flame of the Nether Sky [a profound divine ability of celestial fire] has reached the Great Perfection stage."

"Her cultivation has already reached the eighth level of the Earth Immortal [a high realm of immortal cultivation] realm. Furthermore, she is a rare Eighth Rank High Grade Artificer [a master craftsman of the highest caliber] within the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and powerful immortal domain]. She ranks among the Ten Great Immortal Maidens of the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea, holding the fifth position."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's gaze shifted subtly.

His knowledge of the Ten Great Immortal Maidens of the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea was limited, but he knew that the lowest cultivation base among these ten renowned maidens of the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea was at least Late Stage Earth Immortal.

Moreover, from what he understood, Lord of the Glazed Abode of Bliss Glaze Qu was ranked third among these ten.

"Late Stage Earth Immortal..." he murmured inwardly.

Eldrin Chen felt a surge of profound reflection within his heart. The Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea was a realm of staggering vastness. Even setting aside the two Grotto-Heaven realms of Western Qi and Divine Abyss, the three thousand seas within it were home to a multitude numbering in the millions of Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and ascended to immortality].

Yet, among this immense sea of Immortal, those who had attained the cultivation of an Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power and longevity are deeply rooted in the earth and its spiritual veins] numbered merely one or two thousand.

And among these Earth Immortal Progenitor [venerated ancestors who have reached the Earth Immortal realm], those capable of advancing to the Late Stage Earth Immortal were exceedingly rare—likely fewer than one or two hundred souls.

The Heavenly Immortal Paragon [supreme beings who have ascended beyond the Earth Immortal realm] had long since shifted their gaze to the entirety of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain, and even the Three Thousand Immortal Domains beyond. They would not deign to focus their attention on a mere corner like the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea.

A single session of secluded cultivation for them might span a million years; a single journey of enlightenment could see the passage of tens of millions of years.

Given this reality, beings of Late Stage Earth Immortal cultivation could rightfully be considered the pinnacle figures, the true powers, within the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea.

"If I were to attain the cultivation of a Late Stage Earth Immortal," Eldrin mused, "the Chen Immortal Clan would instantly ascend to become a top-tier Immortal Clan [a clan or family with immortal-level cultivators as its core] within the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea."

With this thought taking root, Eldrin Chen felt his motivation for cultivation burn ever brighter.

It was at this very moment that Verdant Flame, the Immortal Maiden led the group to a halt before a celestial palace, their gazes falling upon an ancient, boundless continent that lay ahead.

Indeed, the vessel before them, the Ancient Salvation Ark, was less a ship and more a vast, immeasurable landmass—a primordial continent adrift in the void.

Eldrin Chen gazed out, and his eyes beheld an ancient vessel of unimaginable scale moored beyond the celestial palace. It floated amidst the cloud layers, its vast hull mostly veiled by the cloud banks, stretching beyond sight into the endless expanse. Published by audio-novel . com. All rights reserved.