Chapter 1203 : A Prodigy's Unrivaled Ascension

Within the Immortal Domain [the higher realm where immortals reside], an ordinary Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] typically requires around one hundred thousand years to break through to the Mid Ascendant Immortal Realm [the middle stage of the Immortal Ascension realm]. However, reaching the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm [the final stage before the Earth Immortal realm] often consumes over five hundred thousand years.

Even for those Immortal [immortal beings] from Earth Immortal Blessed Land [realms blessed by Earth Immortals], cultivating to this stage generally takes one hundred to two hundred thousand years of dedicated effort.

Now, Eldrin Chen has cultivated to the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm [the final stage before the Earth Immortal realm] in a mere thirty thousand years since his Ascending to Immortality [the act of transcending mortality to become an immortal]. Even if placed among the denizens of those Grotto-Heaven and Abode of Bliss [paradisiacal realms of profound spiritual energy], he would likely rank among the most supreme Heaven's Chosen [individuals blessed with exceptional talent by heaven itself].

Moreover, Eldrin Chen has simultaneously cultivated three Dao Fruit [the condensed essence of one's cultivation path, representing a major achievement] to the Sky-Reaching Realm [a profound and lofty stage of cultivation]. The substance and rarity of this accomplishment far surpass what any ordinary Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm [cultivator at the late stage of Immortal Ascension] could hope to match.

"My ability to cultivate to this realm is not solely due to exceptional innate talent; the Starry Glazed Realm [a mystical formation that gathers stellar energies] and the Immortal Peach Tree [a divine tree bearing fruit that grants longevity and power] have contributed the greater share of the credit,"

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself with quiet joy, before swiftly suppressing the thought.

Pushing open the door from his Seclusion Chamber [a chamber designed for deep, undisturbed meditation], he discovered that all the Immortal [immortal beings] who had been in seclusion within the Starry Glazed Realm [the stellar formation] had gathered here.

The Master of the Dao Palace immediately smiled and clasped his hands in salute, saying with immense delight, "Congratulations, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a cultivator on the same path]! With your breakthrough to the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm [the final stage before the Earth Immortal realm], it seems the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of an immortal deeply connected to the earth's essence] is within sight!"

"Indeed, indeed," Ancestor Black Tortoise also nodded repeatedly, his face beaming with a smile. "A Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm [cultivator at this advanced stage] in just over thirty thousand years... such talent would likely be considered peerless even within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [a renowned and vast immortal realm]."

Upon hearing this, all the immortals present revealed smiles. Now, as members of the Abyssal Alliance [a coalition of powerful cultivators], they naturally felt genuine delight at the elevation of Eldrin Chen's strength. The complete novel can be found at audio–novel.com.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen smiled and said, "I have gained but a little. I must thank you all for guarding my seclusion."

"You are too courteous, Fellow Daoist. This was merely our duty," they replied.

Breaking through to the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm was a momentous occasion for the Chen Immortal Clan.

However, to avoid drawing excessive attention, Eldrin Chen did not hold grand celebrations. He merely informed the various Immortal Elder of the Abyssal Alliance.

Upon hearing the news, the Six Stars Immortal immediately went to Verdant Chariot Mountain and sought out Eldrin Chen, asking, "Is it true you have broken through to the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm?"

"It is indeed so."

Eldrin Chen nodded and revealed the aura of his cultivation realm.

Witnessing this, the Six Stars Immortal could not help but draw a sharp breath. He gazed at Eldrin Chen for a long moment before finally saying, "Your talent and aptitude far surpass even my highest expectations."

"Now that you possess such cultivation, it is time to tell you of a certain matter."

Hearing his solemn tone, a flicker of interest passed through Eldrin Chen's eyes. "What matter requires such gravity?"

Six Stars Immortal offered a faint smile, yet his tone was grave as he said, "This Abyssal Sea is one of the three thousand seas of the Western Court. By all rights, it should possess at least one Immortal Rank Supreme Grade Earth Vein [a major terrestrial conduit of spiritual energy]."

"Do you know why, within this Abyssal Sea, not a single Immortal Rank Supreme Grade Earth Vein [a major terrestrial conduit of spiritual energy] remains in existence today?"

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly as he listened quietly to Six Stars Immortal's explanation.

The Six Stars Immortal cast a glance around, then promptly laid down a Restrictive Formation [a formation designed to block sound and spiritual perception] before beginning his tale.

As his story unfolded, Eldrin Chen gradually came to understand the cause and effect behind it all.

It turned out that over one hundred thousand years ago, within this Western Court Divine Abyss Sea, there had indeed existed an Immortal Rank Supreme Grade Fire Vein [a major subterranean conduit of fire-attribute spiritual energy].

The rise of the Crimson Dragon Ancient Ancestor in those ancient times was directly linked to that Immortal Rank Supreme Grade Fire Vein. The Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest immortal grade] materials used to forge his Crimson Dragon Heaven-Scorching Sword and Crimson Flame Golden Chariot Armor were all treasures born from the essence of that supreme-grade Fire Vein.

Over one hundred thousand years ago, when the Crimson Dragon Ancient Ancestor failed in his attempt to break through to the Earth Immortal [a high immortal realm] realm, that Immortal Rank Supreme Grade Fire Vein was also destroyed by his hand. From that moment, the Abyssal Sea was left without a single Immortal Rank Supreme Grade Earth Vein [a major terrestrial conduit of spiritual energy].

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but frown. "If the Fire Vein was already destroyed," he asked, "what significance does discussing this matter hold now?"

"That is precisely what this old man wishes to discuss."

Six Stars Immortal stroked his long beard, a confident expression appearing on his face.

With a flick of his sleeve, he produced a radiant disc adorned with six shimmering stars and asked, "Does Fellow Daoist know what this object is?"

"The Six Stars Astral Disc."

Eldrin Chen recognized it at a glance; this astral disc was Six Stars Immortal's signature Immortal Treasure [a supreme enchanted artifact wielded by Immortals].

Yet, Six Stars Immortal chuckled and said, "Wrong. This is the Six Ren Astral Disc." Original English translation available at @udio-novel.com.

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen's heart gave a violent jolt.

A difference of a single character signified a vast disparity. The Six Ren Astral Disc was a rare treasure of the Yi Dao [the Way of Divination and Change], something many Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality] sought in vain. Its value far surpassed anything the Six Stars Astral Disc could be compared to.

Then, Six Stars Immortal nodded slowly and began to explain in detail: "This old man was originally a Rogue Cultivator [an unaffiliated cultivator] who wandered the Western Court Divine Abyss Sea for nearly a million years. Why would I abandon a life of unfettered cultivation to come to this Abyssal Sea and contend for a Spirit Mountain [a mountain rich in spiritual energy]?"

"It is because I once used this Six Ren Astral Disc to perform a divination. The calculation revealed that a great upheaval—a 'Great Dragon Turning Over'—would occur in the Abyssal Sea, heralding the emergence of a monumental opportunity. That is why I came here early to lay my groundwork."

"The Great Dragon Turns Over" [a phenomenon where a powerful, hidden earth or water vein shifts its position, often causing significant geological or spiritual upheaval].

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, a trace of solemn contemplation settling upon his features.

Six Stars Immortal gave a slight nod and then spoke, "The Abyssal Sea is as vast as the Setting Sun Sea, one of the three thousand seas of the Western Court Divine Abyss Sea and a true convergence point for Water Elemental Qi [the spiritual energy associated with the element of water]. By all logic, it should be the most likely place to give birth to a Water Vein [a concentrated, flowing channel of pure Water Elemental Qi within the earth or sea]."

"Yet for millions of years, not a single precious Water Vein has appeared in these waters. This is because, in ancient times, the Water Essence Power [the fundamental, condensed power of the water element] of the Abyssal Sea was suppressed by an Immortal Rank Supreme Grade [the highest possible grade for an immortal-level resource or entity] Fire Vein [a concentrated, flowing channel of pure Fire Elemental Qi], preventing it from coalescing into form."

"Even so, the immense Water Essence Power of the Abyssal Sea gathered to form a Hidden Dragon Vein [a powerful, slumbering, and concealed spiritual vein] lying dormant in the deepest reaches of this sea."

"Now that the supreme-grade Fire Vein has been dispersed for one hundred thousand years, by my calculations, that Hidden Dragon Vein is nearing the time for its great turning."

"Is that truly so?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a profound tremor in his heart, his expression shifting to one of mingled astonishment and delight.

If Six Stars Immortal's divinations were correct, the Hidden Dragon Vein of the Abyssal Sea Region would be, at the very least, an Immortal Rank Supreme Grade Water Vein.

The value of such a Water Vein was nearly incalculable. It would inevitably nurture Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [peerless artifacts of immortal rank]. Once its existence was revealed, not only the Setting Sun Blessed Land but all the major powers in the surrounding regions would covet it with ravenous desire.

Given the current strength of the Chen Clan, whether they could even defend it remained a precarious question.

Having said that, Six Stars Immortal continued, "The reason I inform you of this is to propose we jointly develop that hidden vein."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. "The value of such a Water Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated spiritual water energy] is likely beyond estimation. Have you managed to divine its precise location?"

Six Stars Immortal shook his head. "My current cultivation is insufficient; I cannot yet fully deduce its exact position."

"If I can break through to the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality [the final stage before the Earth Immortal realm], and when I have fully cultivated my Laws of the Dao [comprehension of fundamental cosmic principles] to the Pinnacle of Immortal Ascension, I should then have a seventy to eighty percent certainty."

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly. "The Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality is a significant threshold. Is there any assistance you require from me?"

"That is precisely why I sought you out."

Six Stars Immortal's expression turned grave. He took a deep breath. "Five Millennium [a cosmic cycle of one thousand years] from now, for the quota to enter the Law Stele [a mystical stele inscribed with profound cosmic laws], I will need you to lend me your strength."

"If we succeed in this, my breakthrough to the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality will follow as naturally as water flows downhill." Original publication: https://audio-novel.com - The source of this chapter.