Chapter 1145. Ascension Quota

Eldrin said nothing more, simply retrieving a Dragon Phoenix Dao-Forging Pill from his sleeve before handing over an additional stick of Faith Silver.

"After consuming this elixir and with the aid of the Faith Argent, you should have a 40 percent chance of forging an immortal body."

"If you dare to temper your body with the Law of Life and Death, taking this perilous gamble, your chances of success may be greater."

Chen Ethan took the 2 treasures, his gaze flickering with contemplation.

He had already gained a sliver of enlightenment, and immediately bowed to Eldrin, saying, "Many thanks for your guidance, Uncle. Ethan understands."

"Hmm."

Eldrin gave a slight nod, already grasping the thoughts running through Chen Ethan's mind.

His gaze shifted to the remaining individuals. Among them, Chen Fusu, Chen Zuxuan, Lu Wenyuan, and Gu Lanshan had all cultivated to the Demigod Realm, each harboring the potential to ascend and attain immortality in the future.

Eldrin did not immediately present the gifts, instead speaking calmly, "All 4 of you possess the potential to ascend to immortality, making you what our Chen Immortal Clan considers seeds of fallen immortals. For now, I can offer you 2 choices."

"The first choice is to remain in the Violet Realm. The second is to accompany me to the Immortal Realm."

The 4 exchanged glances upon hearing this.

In the end, it was Lu Wenyuan who broke the silence. He bowed and asked, "Master, what awaits those who remain in the mortal realm, and what fate befalls those who ascend to the immortal realm?"

Eldrin smiled faintly and began to explain leisurely, "Should you choose to remain in the mortal realm, I shall bestow upon you 1 Incense Fire Celestial Silver and 1 Dragon Phoenix Dao-Forging Pill."

"However, this Dragon Phoenix Dao-Forging Elixir is only suitable for cultivating immortal bodies, and may not align with your paths. Therefore, whether you can attain immortality remains uncertain."

"If you come with me to the immortal realm, my celestial abode still holds Heavenly Heart Jade and various other immortal treasures. Whether you pursue the Path of Immortal Physique, the Dao Fruit Approach, or even the Way of Natural Laws, your chances of attaining immortality would be considerable."

Upon hearing this, everyone’s faces lit up with joy. Chen Fusu promptly spoke up, “We are willing to ascend with the Patriarch and remain by your side for all time to come.”

Hearing this, the rest of the crowd also hurriedly dropped to their knees in reverence.

The Purple Realm was now in its golden age, where prodigies and heroes seemed to emerge 1 after another.

Though they considered themselves peerless talents with the potential to breach the Ascension Realm in the future, they understood all too well that the spiritual energy and resources of the Violet Realm were insufficient to sustain all of them in achieving immortality.

Moreover, the output of Purple God Fruits in the Violet Realm is limited. Even if they were to attain immortality, it would inevitably diminish the hopes of others achieving the same.

Rather than remaining within the Violet Realm to fight over the pitifully scarce immortal fates, it would be better to ascend to the Immortal Realm—leaving these opportunities for others while vastly increasing my own hope of achieving immortality.

Once they grasped this point, there was naturally no reason for them to refuse.

Seeing the 4 agree, Eldrin nodded in approval. This time, he planned to bring 10 people to the Immortal Realm.

Su Qiongfang had already secured 1 spot, and now these 4 had taken another 4. That left 5 slots, which he intended to carefully deliberate over.

At this thought, Eldrin shifted his gaze toward Elara.

Nearly 10 1000 years had passed since his ascension. Most of Eldrin's old acquaintances had cultivated to the Ninth Layer of the Nascent Soul, with some even attaining the Half-Immortal Realm. Yet Elara alone had only just broken through to the Seventh Layer of the Nascent Soul.

This evoked a soft sigh within Eldrin. Elara was Lyra’s first personal disciple, and the bond they shared transcended that of master and apprentice—they were as much companions as teacher and student.

In their earlier years, with the support of both, Elara (Person Name) had also stumbled her way into reaching the Soul Formation Realm.

She had cultivated for over 17,000 years, relying on her status and consuming vast resources while enduring long years of arduous training, yet had only reached the seventh level of Yuanshen (Cultivation Realm). Progress beyond this point grew increasingly formidable.

For her foundation was truly too shallow; given her inherent potential, attaining immortality was nearly an impossible feat.

"After all, she is a disciple of Lyra (Person Name). Alas!"

Eldrin let out a soft sigh, his gaze resting on Elara as he said, "Since ascending nearly 10 1000 years ago, Lyra has often spoken of you."

"Before this journey, she specifically instructed me to bring you to the Immortal Realm. You shall accompany me there."

Elara trembled slightly, her eyes tinged with red as she choked out, "Master..."

Seeing this, Eldrin (Person Name) sighed inwardly and said no more.

The path to immortality is arduous and fraught with challenges. Elara (Person Name) had built her foundation through medicinal pills and later broke through to the Violet Mansion using the Purple Sun Jade. Although she subsequently mended part of her foundation with the Ancient Furnace Heaven-Mending Elixir (Spiritual Object), she ultimately only achieved a mid-grade Golden Core.

As the saying goes, 1 wrong step leads to countless missteps. No matter how arduously Elara cultivated afterward, she only managed to form an Earth-grade Nascent Soul, with her spiritual foundation remaining somewhat fragile.

With such a foundation, attaining immortality was nearly impossible. In the future, the only sliver of hope would be to undergo body dissolution and re-cultivation. But for now, he must first bring her to the immortal realm and meet Lyra (Person Name) before making further plans.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin turned his gaze toward the others.

The remaining old acquaintances were all descendants of the Chen family from bygone days, most of whom had received Eldrin's care in their youth.

Now, most of these individuals had reached the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm), yet their bonds were not as close as those of the others, and their innate talent and foundation fell short by more than a measure.

Eldrin had no mind to arrange everything perfectly for each junior disciple. He merely bestowed upon each a superior-grade Pure Yang spirit treasure, a vial of superior-grade Pure Yang elixirs, and an ancient scripture suited to their cultivation.

After completing this step, he continued to encourage them: "Each person's path of cultivation is unique. Since you have reached the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm), every 1 of you now holds a sliver of hope to attain immortality in the future."

"Devote yourselves to diligent cultivation. May the day come when this venerable 1 meets you again in the immortal realm."

"My thanks to the Ancestor for bestowing this treasure."

Hearing this, everyone bowed in unison and accepted the treasures with uncontainable delight.

With those final words, Eldrin waved his hand, signaling for everyone to withdraw.

After they had departed, Chen Changxuan took out a treasure box and handed it over, saying, "Since you have returned, I shall entrust this to you."

"This is..."

Eldrin's heart gave a faint tremble, and he cautiously reached for the treasure box.

He opened the treasure box and found, to his astonishment, that it contained a darkly luminous pearl.

Soul Gathering Pearl.

With a sigh in his heart, Eldrin understood what this Soul Gathering Pearl was.

The Elder Uncle nodded, his face etched with sorrow. "Silas (Person Name) has an unyielding nature. He recklessly forced a breakthrough to the Immortal Ascension Realm, and it has left him on the brink of having his very soul scattered to the winds."

"We followed your method and refined this Soul Gathering Pearl, barely managing to preserve a wisp of his remnant soul."

"Alas!"

Eldrin let out a soft sigh. The Soul Gathering Pearl contained but a wisp of Silas's fractured soul. To be reborn into the cycle of reincarnation, they would have to venture into the Netherworld.

With a complicated expression, Eldrin stored the Soul Gathering Pearl and said, "Since my return is a rare occasion, I shall first meet a few people."

Departing from Verdant Chariot Mountain, Eldrin set his course toward The Vast Sea.

After many years apart, The Vast Sea (Location) had become the foremost inner sea of the Violet Realm, converging overwhelmingly majestic water elemental forces. It could truly be called 1 of the most magnificent cultivation sanctuaries in the Violet Realm.

However, the Eldrin at present had not come for The Vast Sea.

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