Chapter 1175 : The Ascendant's Blazing Sun

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen did not say much more.

Seeing this, Old Man Fire Sun looked towards the Ascendant Immortal Platform [the celestial platform where cultivators ascend to immortality] and said, "Fellow Daoist, have you come to the Ascendant Immortal Platform this time because another junior from your clan is about to ascend?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly. He merely smiled and replied, "Indeed. Several old acquaintances are ascending in the near future, so I have come to receive them."

"I see."

Old Man Fire Sun nodded thoughtfully. "Come to think of it, in the brief span of just over ten thousand years, six individuals from your homeland have already ascended. And now, another Immortal [a being who has achieved immortality through cultivation] is about to Ascendant Immortal [undergo the tribulation to ascend to immortality]."

"So many Immortal ascending... such remarkable Fortune [luck or destiny, often tied to cultivation]. Could it be that your homeland is a rare Celestial Immortal [a type of immortal who ascends directly from the mortal world] ancestral land?"

Hearing Old Man Fire Sun speak thus, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly.

Yet, a moment later, his gaze turned profound and distant. "The ancestral homeland is our sanctuary. It would be best, Fellow Daoist, not to inquire further."

"Ah, this old Daoist misspoke."

Old Man Fire Sun quickly clasped his hands in a respectful salute, his tone exceedingly polite. Continue reading this story at site: audio-novel.com.

As the two were speaking, a dazzling Immortal Radiance erupted from within the Dragon-Leaping Pool, and a figure blazing like the sun itself leaped out, landing steadily upon the Ascendant Immortal Platform.

Eldrin Chen looked up to see a man whose bearing was supremely domineering, possessing an ineffable aura of majesty.

"The Path Principles of the Blazing Sun, the Divine Body of the Great Sun."

In but an instant, Eldrin Chen faintly perceived the Extraordinary nature of this individual.

The newcomer's aura was well-contained, yet as one who had achieved the Three Path Fruits, Eldrin Chen discerned the foundation of this person's cultivation at a single glance.

"A prodigy who has cultivated the Dual Path Fruits... Could this be the reason Old Man Fire Sun has come here?"

Eldrin Chen felt a stir of astonishment within. This person's latent potential likely rivaled even that of Violet Consort Yan.

Immortals who have achieved the Dual Path Fruits are exceedingly rare. Within the entire Lingering Sun Sea Region, there are roughly two hundred Immortals, yet those of this caliber number fewer than the fingers on two hands.

That this individual before them could ascend to immortality with the Dual Path Fruits was reason enough for Old Man Fire Sun to personally receive him.

The moment Old Man Fire Sun saw the newcomer, a smile touched his lips, and he gave a slight nod. "You have finally ascended," he said.

As soon as the words fell, he began the introductions. "Since we've met, allow me to make the introductions."

"This one is Blazing Sun Immortal, an Immortal [a being who has ascended to a higher state of existence through cultivation] who ascended from the mortal world branch of my Lingering Sun Immortal Sect."

"And this is Returning Abyss Path Master, the foremost Immortal of the Crimson Dragon Sea, whose strength has already reached the Pinnacle of Ascendant Immortal [the highest attainable stage for a newly ascended immortal]."

After Old Man Fire Sun finished the introductions, the Blazing Sun Immortal gave a slight nod toward Eldrin Chen and said with a smile, "Since, in the coming days, a few more friends from your homeland are due to ascend..."

"...and I myself have only recently ascended, with few acquaintances in this Immortal Domain [the higher realm where immortals reside], perhaps it would be best to wait for them. It would be a fine opportunity to make new friends."

"A sound idea," Old Man Fire Sun agreed immediately, his smile widening. "You are all newcomers to the Immortal Realm, your strengths likely comparable. It is the perfect time to forge bonds of fellowship."

Seeing their insistence, Eldrin Chen understood refusal was not an option. He simply nodded and said, "Very well, let it be so."

Eldrin Chen had timed his arrival at the Ascendant Immortal Platform [the celestial platform where new immortals first arrive] precisely. He waited less than three months before the Dragon-Leaping Pool [a mystical pool where ascension is finalized] once again stirred with unusual phenomena.

This time, from within the Dragon-Leaping Pool, brilliant streams of Immortal Radiance [the luminous aura signifying successful ascension] shot forth one after another, finally coalescing into eight figures who landed upon the Ascendant Immortal Platform.

"E-eight... eight Immortals?"

The moment he glimpsed the eight figures, even with the deep composure of Old Man Fire Sun, his countenance could not help but shift slightly.

The Lingering Sun Blessed Land had dominated the Lingering Sun Sea for many years, yet its current number of Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and achieved immortality] was only seventy or eighty. Even including guest Elder [high-ranking members of a sect or clan], the total barely exceeded one hundred.

Yet now, eight Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and achieved immortality] had ascended at once, a development far beyond his expectations.

He exchanged a glance with Blazing Sun Immortal, then looked towards Eldrin Chen and asked, "These Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and achieved immortality]... could they all be from your homeland, Fellow Daoist?"

"Indeed."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, offering no further explanation. His gaze rested upon the eight Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and achieved immortality] from the Purple Seal Realm, and he spoke with a gentle smile: This chapter is provided by audio-novel dot com. Support the original.

"My congratulations. You have attained the Longevity [the state of eternal life], you have Ascendant Immortal, Achieving Immortality [ascended to immortality and transcended the mortal coil]."

"Hahaha!"

The Eight Immortals of Purple Seal could not contain their laughter. After arduous cultivation spanning over tens of thousands of years, they had finally taken this ultimate step.

After Eldrin Chen offered brief introductions for the group, he did not linger. Instead, he led Kael Chen and the others towards the Crimson Dragon Sea.

Watching their departing figures, the smiles on the faces of Old Man Fire Sun and Blazing Sun Immortal faded away.

After Eldrin Chen and the others had left, Old Man Fire Sun withdrew his gaze, turned, and cupped his hands respectfully towards Blazing Sun Immortal. "Congratulations, Master," he said.

"With your return from Reincarnation [the process of being reborn into a new life], Master, the path to the Earth Immortal [a powerful immortal realm] and the Great Path [the ultimate cultivation art] is now within reach."

It turned out that this Blazing Sun Immortal was the master of Old Man Fire Sun, a former powerhouse of the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a realm just below the Earth Immortal], and the eldest disciple of the Lingering Sun Patriarch, the senior brother of the Setting Sun Patriarch.

However, during the Earth Immortal Great Tribulation [a great calamity for Earth Immortals] a million years ago, he was defeated by a formidable enemy.

Afterwards, Old Man Blazing Sun spent a million years in Reincarnation within the Mortal Dust [the mortal world], ultimately cultivating back to the Ascendant Immortal Realm [the realm of ascended immortals], awakening his memories, and ascending to the Immortal Domain [the realm of immortals].

Blazing Sun Immortal did not respond to Old Man Fire Sun's words. Instead, he continued to gaze at Eldrin Chen's retreating figure. "I have only been in Reincarnation for a million years," he mused. "Yet, the Crimson Dragon Sea has produced such a figure?"

"Could it be that in these million years, an Earth Immortal has established a sect within the Crimson Dragon Blessed Land?"

"I report to you, Master, that is not the case."

Old Man Fire Sun shook his head and then began to recount the upheavals of the past million years.

The Blazing Sun Immortal listened in silence for a long while, then a slight frown creased his brow. "A single Great Thousand World [a vast and complex world within the cosmic hierarchy], producing over ten Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and ascended to a higher plane of existence] who ascended in a mere ten thousand years... It seems they must bear a significant portion of the world's Fortune [the metaphysical luck or destiny of a person, place, or lineage]."

The Old Man Fire Sun was visibly shaken. He couldn't help but look at the Blazing Sun Immortal. "Master, should we not..."

"Not for now."

The Blazing Sun Immortal clasped his hands behind his back and shook his head. "Based on your account, if that Eldrin the Immortal was capable of slaying Crimson Dragon Child, his power among Ascendant Immortal [the first major tier of true Immortals] is likely nearly peerless."

"My own strength has not yet fully recovered. Within the entire Lingering Sun Sea, the only ones confident of subduing him would be our master and Junior Brother Slanting Sun."

"Our master is currently gathering World-Opening Treasure [a rare and powerful artifact used in the creation or stabilization of new worlds or realms] for our junior brother. And our junior brother himself is in secluded meditation, comprehending the laws of reality to prepare for the Earth Immortal Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial faced by Earth Immortals] forty thousand years hence. It is unlikely anyone could guarantee his capture."

At this point, the Blazing Sun Immortal shook his head once more before continuing. "That Great Thousand World undoubtedly conceals a profound secret."

"Either an Innate Treasure [a primordial artifact born from the chaos of creation, possessing immense and unique power] is suppressing its Fortune, or it is the ancestral homeland of a Celestial Immortal Great Power [a being of immense power who has reached the Celestial Immortal realm], or perhaps it is a contingency left by some great sect. In any case, rash action is unwise."

"Whether it is the former domain of a Celestial Immortal [a high-ranking Immortal who has attained a profound understanding of celestial laws] or houses an Innate Treasure, it is not to be approached lightly."

"Even the weakest of the Innate Magical Treasure [a category of Innate Treasures, still vastly powerful] would require a Late Stage Earth Immortal [an Earth Immortal nearing the peak of their realm] to have any confidence in refining it."

"The Innate Spiritual Treasure [a supreme treasure born from the world's essence] upon it, and even the ancient site of a Celestial Immortal [an immortal who has ascended to the celestial realm], would be a path to certain death if we were to interfere."

The Blazing Sun Immortal wore an expression of utmost gravity as he spoke: "We can investigate discreetly. If it is confirmed to be merely an Innate Magical Treasure [a powerful artifact formed by natural laws], then we can formulate a plan."

"Remember to proceed with extreme caution. The paramount task remains your breakthrough to the Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power is anchored to the earth] realm, Junior Brother." This chapter is provided by audio-novel dot com. Support the original.