Chapter 1159. Meeting with Script-Sorrow Lord

Thinking of this, Eldrin gazed at the young child before him,

He strode forward and declared, "Since I have arrived late, I shall behold this resplendent landscape and witness the glory of the Chen Clan in earnest."

Eldrin murmured softly, summoning Chen Ethan, guardian of the Great Barren Ancestral Domain. "This is the reincarnated form of your elder brother Caleb."

The reincarnation of Elder Brother Caleb (Person Name)!

Chen Ethan's heart quivered, a flicker of ecstasy flashing across his expression.

After a thorough examination, he couldn't suppress his astonishment as he exclaimed, "A born Xavier (Person Name) Dao Body! With this, Brother Caleb (Person Name) may truly attain immortality in this lifetime."

"Mm." Eldrin nodded slightly before speaking, "He possesses innate immortal bones. I intend to have him cultivate under my guidance before my departure."

"I understand."

Chen Ethan (Person Name) nodded slightly and said, "Rest assured, Uncle. I'll handle the loose ends."

Chen Caleb's parents in this life were still alive, and they were a cultivator couple who had reached the Purple Mansion realm.

Considering that Chen Caleb (Person Name) was an Elder of the Virtuous Generation in his past life, his identity remained far too extraordinary. To avoid future complications regarding seniority, Eldrin (Person Name) decided to personally mentor him for 1 full cycle of 60 years.

In exchange, the clan was prepared to nurture Caleb (Person Name)'s parents in this life, guiding their cultivation until they reached the Golden Core Realm.

Upon hearing that their child was the reincarnation of their clan’s founding ancestor, the Daoist couple was momentarily stunned. Realizing they were ill-suited to raise the child themselves, they naturally agreed to the proposal.

As for the karmic ties of blood between Chen Caleb and them, that would require Chen Caleb to repay in the days to come.

With the consent of the 2, Eldrin continued westward with Chen Caleb.

He journeyed across vast mountains and rivers, trod upon the former grounds of Celestial Ruins Mountain (Location), and passed by the ancient shores of Celestial Python Lake (Location).

Walking along the path, Eldrin recalled those bygone years once more.

Back when the Chen Clan was still a minor Foundation Establishment clan, Celestial Python Lake (Location) had already established itself as a dominant power in the vicinity of Chu Kingdom (Location).

Once every 100 years, the beast tide unleashed by the Celestial Python Demon King (Demon Beast) would bring catastrophic ruin to Yu County, shattering households and extinguishing bloodlines.

At that time, Patriarch Xu of the Qingyang Sect had usurped his senior brother’s position through treachery and was in no position to offer support to the remote borderlands of Yu County.

If not for Lyra (Person Name) taking the lead, Yu County would have fallen to the demonic tribes a 100 million years ago, and today's glory of the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) would never have come to pass.

"I still remember that year, when all of us Zifu experts joined forces to assist Lyra (Person Name) in slaying the Celestial Python Demon King (Demon Beast). That truly marked the beginning of the Chen Clan's rise to prominence."

Recalling the events of those bygone years, Eldrin sighed with profound emotion in his heart.

In those days, though the Chen Clan was frail and vulnerable, its members united as 1 to weather the calamity—a rare and genuine bond that could truly be called heartfelt.

Even to this day, Eldrin could never forget that battle from years past.

Passing by the Celestial Python Lake, he continued forward and soon arrived at the Emerald Ripple Lake without even realizing it.

Gazing at the emerald lake before him, Eldrin smiled and remarked to Caleb Chen, "Over 10 1000 years ago, this Jade Ripple Lake was the greatest body of water in all the Eastern Wastelands."

At that time, a green serpent on the verge of transforming into a dragon had entrenched itself here, reigning as the undisputed tyrant of Eastern Wastelands (Location) and causing me no small amount of trouble.

Eldrin spoke with a wistful cadence, his tone laden with emotion: "Later, that azure serpent succeeded in its metamorphosis into a dragon, only to be slain by my hand upon the Gu Yuan mountain range. Even its draconic soul was refined by Qingji into the Azure Dragon Roiling Seas Sword."

Now, after 10 1000 years had passed, the aqueous elemental power of this Emerald Lake had been plundered by The Vast Sea (Location) by 80 or 90 percent, likely rendering it unranked among the famed lakes of the Eastern Wastelands.

Chen Caleb (Person Name) listened in silence, his expression betraying a mixture of comprehension and confusion. He only vaguely sensed that this was an extraordinarily grand tale from the past.

Eldrin understood that he was still young and could not comprehend the full significance of it all. His words were merely a heartfelt outpouring.

He crossed the Celestial Python Lake (Location), journeying deep into the vast marshlands, only to discover that the boundless expanse had long since dried up, though none could say when.

Once boundless waters had vanished without a trace. Now, the vast Misty Marshes had transformed into an ancient wilderness, where countless immortal clans thrived and multiplied.

Even the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) had established numerous 'Mortal Domains' in this region, sustaining hundreds of thousands of people to thrive and multiply.

In the blink of an eye, 10 1000 years had passed—seas had turned to mulberry fields, and the vast marshlands had transformed into boundless desolation.

For the countless cultivators thriving within its expanse, 10 1000 years might seem a lengthy passage—a lifetime spent dwelling amidst the vast primordial wilderness.

Yet for Eldrin, the vast marshlands of those years seemed but yesterday.

This left Eldrin with a vague sense of dissonance in his heart, deepening his feeling of solitude.

"The mortal realm has undergone myriad transformations, no longer what it once was."

The mountains and rivers had changed, and familiar faces were gone, leaving Eldrin somewhat disheartened.

When he regained his senses, he found himself standing at the former site of the Black Dragon Pond.

Black Dragon Lake was once the secluded cultivation ground of the ancient black dragon. Though its spiritual essence had long faded from its former glory, when Eldrin approached, he still detected a familiar aura.

A man robed in snow-white garments sat in silent meditation, his gaze resting upon him in tranquil stillness.

Lord of Inscribed Sorrows

Gazing at the person before him, Eldrin couldn't help but murmur under his breath, a wave of emotion rising in his heart.

The character known as Seal-Sorrow Lord was a snail who attained the Dao, once a peerless demon sovereign whose might shook the vast and misty marshes.

In his past life, he was Dorian's disciple, Chu Changge, and also the founding figure of the Chu Kingdom's cultivation world.

In those years, to help Dorian transcend his Divine Soul Tribulation, Chu Changge employed the Nirvana Tribulation Transfer Technique, transforming into a snail form and becoming a trusted confidant of the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor.

From then on, Zhuan Choujun betrayed them at the critical moment, severely wounding not only Bibo Lake but even the Green Flood Dragon Demon Emperor (Demon Beast), and even forced the Black Flood Dragon Demon Ancestor to vow not to interfere with his path to ascension.

Thus freed from his greatest worry, Dorian was able to break through to the Dao Lord realm in 1 sustained burst of effort.

But ever since Dorian broke through to the Nascent Soul stage, Inscription-Sorrow Lord had vanished without a trace. Dorian had searched for him for years without success, never expecting to encounter him here.

Upon seeing Eldrin, Master Zhuanchou appeared to have anticipated this encounter. He spoke calmly, "Before my final moments, to be graced by the presence of an immortal—I, Chu Changge, can now depart this life without regret."

"Alas."

Eldrin (Person Name) cast a careful glance, an imperceptible sigh escaping his heart.

In those bygone years, Chu Changge had transformed into the Demon Sovereign Zuan Choujun for the sake of Dorian’s soul transmigration. Though his power could be considered the pinnacle of Nascent Soul realm, this very transformation barred him from advancing any further.

Sovereign of the Singular Sword Chapter 1 1 100 years had passed. Ye Chen stood atop the Cloud-Piercing Peak, his white robes fluttering in the wind like drifting snow. The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss hung at his waist, its scabbard etched with ancient runes that shimmered with faint spiritual light. Below the cliff, countless disciples of the Azure Cloud Sect raised their heads in reverence. Today marked the day their Eldest Senior Brother was to undergo the Heavenly Tribulation, ascending from the Golden Core Realm to the Nascent Soul Realm. "After a dozen or so years of arduous cultivation," murmured Ye Chen, his gaze sweeping over the 30-2 peaks of the Azure Cloud Mountains, "the moment has finally arrived." He recalled the words his Master, Eldrin, had spoken when imparting him the 9-Cycle Nirvana Art: "This technique has 9 levels. Each breakthrough requires enduring heavenly punishment. If you succeed, your cultivation will advance by leaps and bounds; if you fail, your soul will vanish into nothingness." Now, having reached the third level of the 9-Cycle Nirvana Art, he possessed over 50,000 spirit stones and nearly a 1000 precious elixirs in his storage pouch. Yet none of these could compare to the trial he was about to face. Dark clouds suddenly gathered overhead, swirling into a massive vortex. Silver lightning snakes danced within, their terrifying energy causing space itself to distort. "The Heavenly Tribulation has arrived!" Ye Chen’s eyes sharpened. With a flick of his wrist, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss flew out, its crimson blade glowing as if forged from molten magma. Boom—! The first bolt of heavenly lightning struck down, its brilliance illuminating the entire mountain range. Ye Chen stood firm, the sword in his hand drawing a perfect arc as it met the lightning head-on. "The second form of the Singular Sword Technique—River Sword Splits the Stars!" Sword light erupted, transforming into a dazzling river of stars that engulfed the heavenly lightning. The violent collision of energies sent shockwaves rippling through the clouds. The disciples below held their breath. They watched as their Eldest Senior Brother’s figure, enveloped in sword light, stood fearless against the heavenly wrath. This scene would forever be etched in their memories. After withstanding 8 waves of heavenly lightning, Ye Chen’s robes were in tatters, yet his eyes burned brighter than ever. The final and most powerful bolt was gathering in the vortex, its pressure enough to make even space itself groan. "Come then!" Ye Chen laughed boldly, pouring all his spiritual power into the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss. "Let me see what else heaven has to offer!" In that moment, the sword intent surrounding him underwent a profound transformation. The barriers of the Golden Core Realm shattered, and a new power began awakening within his dantian. The ninth heavenly lightning descended, but Ye Chen no longer evaded. He soared upward, meeting the lightning with his sword—a solitary figure challenging the very heavens.

Having been reborn through the Nīrvāṇa Transmigration Art, he remained unable to break through to the realm of a Primordial Spirit Dao Lord due to the lack of a single breath of Innate Womb Qi.

He currently possessed only a Half-Step Primordial Spirit (Cultivation Realm) cultivation base, yet had lived for over 20 1000 years, already reaching the point where the oil was exhausted and the lamp extinguished.

At this thought, Eldrin couldn’t help but sigh and ask, “Do you have any regrets?”

"Regret?"

Zhuan Choujun pondered slightly, then shook his head after a moment. "Who in this mortal realm can live without regrets?"

"Even as a 9 Heavens True Immortal, I imagine there must be things beyond your reach, and regrets that linger in your heart."

With a faint smile, Zhuan Choujun spoke calmly, not waiting for Eldrin to respond before continuing, "I have let go of my attachments, and I am already content."

"To live for 20,000 years—I have already surpassed hundreds of millions of living beings between heaven and earth. What more could I possibly desire?"