Chapter 1152 : Echoes of a Fallen Master's Legacy

"Alas!"

With a heart heavy with remorse, Eldrin Chen stepped into the cavern abode.

The moment he crossed the threshold, a clear, resonant hum of a sword echoed in the air. Lifting his gaze, he saw a pair of dazzling Immortal Sword [divine blades forged and wielded by supreme cultivators] hovering at the very heart of the cavern.

"The Horizon's End and Sea's End Twin Swords."

Eldrin Chen's heart trembled. This pair of Immortal Sword were once the Lifebound Immortal Sword [a cultivator's personally bonded and nurtured divine weapon] of the late Master of the Horizon Pavilion.

In ages past, the Master of the Horizon Pavilion had roamed the world with these twin blades, his path nearly unchallenged, his prowess unmatched. They had tasted the blood of more than one supreme fiendish demon at the peak of the Primordial Spirit 9th Tier [the ninth and highest stage of the Primordial Spirit realm].

Now, after countless millennia, the two Immortal Sword still radiated a light capable of slaying immortals from within their nurturing abode, yet their master was no more.

Gazing upon the pair of Immortal Sword, Eldrin Chen remained silent in contemplation for a long while before finally sighing.

"Since your master is gone, you shall guard this Horizon Pavilion in his stead."

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That night, within the Horizon Pavilion Forbidden Land, a phenomenon of heaven-shaking magnitude manifested.

It was a night of thunder and torrential rain. From the deepest recesses of the Horizon Pavilion, an earth-shattering aura of the Immortal Path swept through the Six Harmonies Eight Desolations, causing every Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a cultivator who has reached the Primordial Spirit realm and comprehended a Path] in the entire Purple Seal Realm to tremble with fear.

Immediately after, above the Eastern Sea, the heavens split with auroral light, and golden lotuses surged from the earth. Billions of divine chains of Path Principles [the fundamental laws and truths that govern a cultivator's chosen Path] descended from the Nine Heavens, their interwoven light of order submerging everything.

They all converged upon the very core of the Horizon Pavilion, vanishing into the ancient cave mansion of a sage from eras past.

Following this, boundless, endless Tribulation Cloud [heavenly clouds that gather to test a cultivator with tribulation lightning] gathered across the sky, inundating millions of Li-lengths of sea.

Finally, two beams of supremely dazzling sword light soared into the heavens, cleaving through the power of the Nine Heavens Tribulation Cloud, transforming into a pair of Ascendant Immortal Radiance [a divine ability manifesting as a radiant, immortal light].

No one knew how long it lasted. When all finally calmed, the newly appointed Sect Master of the Horizon Pavilion entered the Ancient Immortal Cave Mansion with trembling steps.

Only then did he discover, within the cave mansion, a pair of resplendent Peerless Immortal Sword hovering and undulating, radiating a peerless Immortal Radiance [a divine light characteristic of immortal beings] that promised Immortal-Slaying God-Slaying [a move or technique capable of slaying immortals and gods].

Beside them lay a scroll of Ancient Scripture, a vial of Immortal Pill [a pill of immortal grade], and two pieces of Incense Offering Celestial Silver [a special, high-grade spiritual silver used in rituals and offerings].

"An Immortal..."

The Sect Master vaguely guessed something and immediately knelt towards the direction of the Eastern Barrens, prostrating himself three times in succession with immense excitement.

"..."

Overnight, within the Horizon Pavilion, a pair of swords suddenly ascended to become Supreme Immortal Sword, shaking the entire Purple Seal Realm.

Countless cultivators, unaware of the truth, believed it to be a miraculous Creation birthed by heaven and earth, or perhaps a result of the Horizon Pavilion's million-year-long veneration.

However, those high-level True Lord and Path Lord cultivators vaguely surmised the truth, their hearts filled with growing awe. Even the few who had attained immortality felt a sliver of trepidation.

To transform the twin swords of the Horizon Pavilion into Supreme Immortal Sword in a single night—this level of power was beyond their comprehension.

"Weaving the fabric of heaven and earth, striking across the eons."

"His strength... he is likely nearing the very end of the Immortal Path."

The Lord of the Path Palace murmured, a complex expression of emotion coloring his features.

The Earth Mystery Path Venerable was even more astounded, his eyes snapping open. The myriad divine chains of Path Principles cascading from the Nine Heavens Above each possessed an inconceivable, terrifying power.

He harbored a premonition that even though he had already transcended the Immortal Ascension Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the final heavenly trial to ascend to immortality], he likely would not withstand a single move from that individual.

"He could extinguish me with a snap of his fingers, subdue me with a wave of his hand."

"Could the disparity among Immortal [beings who have achieved immortality through cultivation] truly be so vast?"

Terrified, the Earth Mystery Path Venerable [a title for a powerful cultivator versed in earthly mysteries] scoured through the ancient texts within the Clan Treasury [the repository of a clan's accumulated wealth and knowledge] and ultimately arrived at an unbelievable conclusion.

"His immortal path has likely reached its very end; perhaps he is not far from the realm of an Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power and existence are deeply tied to the mortal world]."

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Eldrin Chen paid no mind to the speculations from the outside world.

He journeyed westward, retracing the steps to lands of his past.

This pilgrimage through the Purple Seal Realm [a specific realm or world within the cultivation universe] was not to meet old acquaintances, but to lay to rest the Mortal Dust [the worldly attachments and regrets of mortal life] regrets of those comrades who had fallen long ago.

Following the course of the Eastern Barrens Ancestral River [a great river flowing through the eastern wilderness], he arrived at the Long River Holy Land [a sacred site associated with the Long River] in but a few strides.

Gazing upon the Long River Holy Land, Eldrin Chen's heart was filled with profound emotion. If one were to speak of the figure within the Eastern Sea who had offered him the greatest guidance and support, yet whose departure left only regret, it could only be the Master of the Horizon Pavilion.

Then, within the Eastern Region Great Wasteland, there were far too many comrades and friends from bygone days.

In times past, the Vast Righteousness Path Lord had aided Eldrin Chen the most. To help him bear a calamitous tribulation, the Path Lord had directly faced a blow from the Catastrophe Demon God, ultimately meeting a fate where his soul was scattered and his spirit extinguished.

Only within the Vast Righteousness Heaven Sword did a faint, fragmented remnant of his soul linger. Yet, it was so feeble that even reincarnation was impossible; it would require a Soul-Gathering Bell [a magical artifact capable of collecting and stabilizing scattered soul fragments] of at least Earth Immortal [a high-level immortal cultivator] grade.

The Fallen God Patriarch himself had a contingency prepared to counter the World-Ending Black Lotus. Yet, to heal Eldrin Chen's fatal Dao injury [a profound wound affecting one's cultivation path], he did not hesitate to use the very Primordial Solar Origin [a supreme spiritual essence of pure yang, capable of extending life] meant to prolong his own life to treat Eldrin's wounds.

Thereafter, Eldrin Chen forged his Primordial One Foundation [a legendary, perfect foundation for cultivation], but the Fallen God Patriarch met the same fate of soul-scattering. It is feared that not even a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal realm] might be able to restore him.

The Long River Path Lord had shown Eldrin Chen repeated kindness and protection. Yet, Eldrin could only watch helplessly as he fell before the hands of an Outer Realm Demon God.

Only half of a tattered scroll remained, containing his returning soul. To re-enter the cycle of Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth]?

Difficult! Exceedingly difficult! Impossibly difficult!

Reflecting on these past events, Eldrin Chen's heart was filled with sorrow, anguish, and a wrenching pain, until finally, all that remained was a deep, weary sigh.

He lingered within the Long River Holy Land for three days. Finally, at the site where the Long River Path Lord once secluded himself in cultivation, he left behind a vial of Immortal Pill [a supreme elixir capable of granting immortality], two pieces of Incense Offering Celestial Silver [a rare, spiritually conductive metal used in sacred rituals], and a scroll containing an Ancient Scripture [an archaic text detailing the path to ascension].

It was only after his departure that the two martial brothers, Cosmos Heaven's Punishment and Vast Abyss Path Lord, sensed something amiss and hurriedly arrived at the cave abode.

Gazing upon the Immortal Pill, the Ancient Scripture, and the Incense Offering Celestial Silver, Vast Abyss Path Lord sighed and said, "That esteemed one, out of respect for our master's face, has bestowed upon us an Opportunity and Fortune [a rare chance and blessing to achieve the Dao]."

"We must cultivate diligently and well, lest we fail his expectations. To do otherwise would not only shame him but also betray the grace left by our master."

"…"

Unconcerned with the aftermath, Eldrin Chen continued his westward journey. He traversed vast, boundless mountains and rivers, heading towards the Central Ancestral Domain.

Unconsciously, he arrived at the Great Mystery Domain.

The Great Mystery Domain was one of the largest domains within the Central Ancestral Domain. The hegemonic power ruling this land, the Great Mystery Hall, had been passed down for nearly a million years and had produced three ancient Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and achieved immortality] in succession.

During the great calamity of the past, the Master of Great Mystery Hall fell in battle against a formidable enemy, and the Great Mystery Hall declined for a time.

Fortunately, a peerless genius later emerged from within the Great Mystery Hall: Jiang Venus.

That Jiang Venus possessed a heaven-defying talent, hailed as having the potential of an Sword Immortal [a supreme master of the sword path] from beyond the heavens. He created the Venus Demon-Slaying Sword Art and cultivated to the Demigod Realm [the pinnacle stage before true immortality] in a mere ten thousand years.

He was now one of the thirty-six Demigod of the Purple Seal Realm, his combat prowess slightly surpassing even that of Support Revive Chen from the Chen Clan. Among the thirty-six Demigod, he ranked second.

Excluding those few who had achieved the Immortal Path [the ultimate cultivation path leading to true immortality], among the thirty-six Demigod of the Purple Seal Realm, only Ethan Chen could claim superiority over him.

Eldrin Chen knew of Jiang Venus; this man had once listened to his own lectures on the Dao in his early years.

He belonged to the same generation as Support Revive Chen, the Demonic Path [a cultivation path that harnesses demonic energies] Slayer, Literature Abyss Lu, and Mysterious Verdant Robe. He was one of the youngest among the thirty-six Demigod.

"The Master of Great Mystery Hall fell in battle for the Purple Seal Realm. This Jiang Venus also possesses the makings of an Immortal,"

"I shall offer him guidance, hoping the Great Mystery Hall can re-establish its lineage within the Immortal Domain [a higher realm where true immortals reside]."

Eldrin Chen sighed softly. In the end, within the Great Mystery Hall, he left behind a scroll of the Extraterrestrial Sword Canon and a piece of Incense Offering Celestial Silver [a rare celestial metal used in crafting divine artifacts and offerings].

After a moment's thought, he ultimately also left behind a single Dragon-Phoenix Path-Forging Pill [a legendary pill said to forge one's cultivation path with the combined essence of dragon and phoenix]. The story continues at audio-novel .c om.