Chapter 1191 : The Forbidden Path to Ascension

With this thought, Eldrin Chen still cautioned, "This method defies the Heavenly Path [the fundamental natural order of the cosmos]. Practicing it damages one's own Merit [a metaphysical measure of virtuous karma and spiritual fortune] and is certain to bring immense karmic burdens upon oneself."

"The more powerful the Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation], the more terrifying the Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial of heavenly punishment faced during major breakthroughs] they will provoke upon attempting their ascension after cultivating this art."

"The few of you have not yet attained immortality. Perhaps the Heavenly Tribulation [the heavenly calamity faced when ascending to immortality] you face will be somewhat more manageable, but successfully weathering it will still be no easy feat."

"Whether or not to cultivate this method ultimately depends on your own decision."

Upon hearing this, the few of them exchanged glances, yet in the next instant, their resolve solidified.

Given their innate talent and foundational strength, even with Eldrin Chen's vigorous nurturing, their hopes of cultivating a Ascendant Immortal Path Fruit [the spiritual fruit representing the core achievement of an Ascendant Immortal] were vanishingly slim.

Only by practicing this method and undergoing Nirvana [a profound rebirth or transformation through destruction and renewal] to manifest a new future-life body, one surpassing their current foundation and Path Fruit [the core spiritual achievement representing one's cultivation path], could they hope to break through to the Ascendant Immortal Realm [a high realm of immortality].

With this thought, they all nodded and declared, "With the Ascendant Immortal Great Path [the supreme cultivation method leading to the Ascendant Immortal realm] laid before us, how could we possibly abandon it?"

Dorian Ji sighed deeply, then said with a faint smile, "My Purple Radiance Thunder Dragon Avatar [a powerful avatar formed from a Purple Radiance Thunder Dragon] is the perfect vessel for this future-life body."

"This wisp of Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Origin [the primordial essence of a Heavenly Thunder Tribulation] was obtained from slaying the Violet Radiance Divine Spirit. You may fuse it into your future-life body to enhance its latent potential and foundation." Original English translation available at audio‑novel.com.

Eldrin Chen gave a nod and retrieved a Thunderclap Origin [a primordial essence of thunder and lightning], handing it to Dorian Ji.

Following this, he drew another orb from his sleeve and passed it to Sea-Calmer Path Master [the master of the Sea-Calmer Path], saying, "This Vast Sea Divine Pearl [a divine pearl containing the essence of the vast sea], is a treasure I sought from the Glazed Blessed Land [a sacred realm known for its crystalline purity]."

"Use this object to perform the Nirvana [a profound rebirth technique]. In your next life, you will be born with a companion Spiritual Treasure [an enchanted artifact], and your foundation will be no weaker than that of a Nine Heavens Divine Spirit [a divine spirit born of the nine heavens]."

"My thanks."

Upon seeing this, both Sea-Calmer Path Master and Dorian Ji revealed expressions of joy.

Dorian Ji felt a swell of emotion within, reflecting that the care he had shown Eldrin Chen in earlier years was now being repaid a thousandfold.

Unconcerned by this, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to Elara Lin. From his sleeve, he produced a piece of Frost Soul Immortal Jade [immortal jade formed from the condensed essence of countless frost souls] and said, "This Frost Soul Immortal Jade can also serve as the vessel for your next incarnation's body."

"My gratitude, Grandmaster."

Elara Lin accepted the Frost Soul Immortal Jade with unrestrained delight, her eyes and brows alight with happiness.

This Frost Soul Immortal Jade was formed from the condensed essence of countless ancient Frost Soul [frost souls, spiritual entities of extreme cold]. It was a rarity even within the vast expanse of the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea [the Divine Abyss Sea of the Western Essence], a supreme treasure rarely seen, perfect for housing a Second Primordial Spirit [a cultivator's second, independently cultivated spiritual core].

In other words, Eldrin Chen's current wealth was truly astonishing, something that even an ordinary Late Ascendant Immortal Realm cultivator would likely find difficult to obtain.

"Devote yourself to your cultivation."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, offering no further words.

Having said that, he turned his gaze towards Exquisite Fragrance Su, and a soft sigh escaped his heart.

Among the four, Dorian Ji, Sea-Calmer Path Master, and Elara Lin had all, with Eldrin Chen's support, already cultivated to the Demigod Realm.

Furthermore, they had progressed far along this path; the final step to achieving immortality was truly all that remained.

If they cultivated the Returning Abyss Nirvana Art [a profound art that uses one's current life's cultivation as nourishment for a future reincarnation], using their current pinnacle Demigod cultivation as sustenance, their future incarnations would undoubtedly far surpass this lifetime, with at least a seventy to eighty percent certainty of breaking through to immortality.

However, Exquisite Fragrance Su was only at the Primordial Spirit 9th Tier [the ninth and final stage of the Primordial Spirit realm], and her foundation was merely ordinary. Even if she devoted the achievements of her entire life to nourishing her future incarnation, it was uncertain whether she could achieve immortality.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen still felt compelled to advise her: "Little Seven, given your current foundation, even if you cultivate this Returning Abyss Nirvana Art, it is not certain you will attain immortality."

"You must remember, you must first cultivate an Immortal Body [a body refined to a state nearing true immortality] before you can practice the Returning Abyss Nirvana Art."

Speaking to this point, Eldrin Chen took out a radiant wooden heart and handed it to Exquisite Fragrance Su.

This radiant wooden heart was named the Greenjade Wood Heart, a rare Immortal Artifact [a supreme enchanted object of immense power], and its properties subtly aligned with Exquisite Fragrance Su's Spiritual Root [the innate spiritual foundation that determines a cultivator's elemental affinity and potential].

Exquisite Fragrance Su naturally understood Eldrin Chen's intention. After accepting the Greenjade Wood Heart, she said, "Master, please be at ease. This disciple still has more than one lifetime's worth of longevity remaining."

"Before my lifespan is exhausted, I will not cultivate this method."

"Hmm..."

Eldrin Chen nodded, then spoke, "You may go now." This chapter is provided by audio-novel-dot-com. Support the original.

After the others had departed, Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly, and he said, "Come in."

It turned out that while he was meeting with the others, his youngest son, Worthy Remembrance Chen, had arrived outside the cave abode at some unknown time.

Clad in a verdant robe, Worthy Remembrance Chen possessed a handsomeness reminiscent of Eldrin Chen and a sharpness inherited from Exquisite Jiang.

Now, he stepped leisurely into the cave abode and, upon seeing Eldrin Chen, said, "Father."

"Worthy Remembrance…"

Seeing him, Eldrin Chen could not help but smile slightly.

His five children were each unique. His eldest son, Worthy Pursuit Chen, possessed an unyielding and righteous character. The second son, Worthy Path Chen, was as gentle and refined as polished jade. The third son, Worthy Longevity Chen, was dashing yet truly Extraordinary Chen. His fourth daughter, Worthy Verdancy Chen, was mischievous yet brimming with spiritual intelligence.

Yet, when it came to innate talent and brilliance, it was this youngest son who shone the most brilliantly.

This child was born bearing the essence of the Eight Trigrams [the eight fundamental symbols representing all phenomena], inherently containing the power of eight supreme Path Principles [the fundamental laws governing reality and cultivation]. His natural aptitude was, of course, beyond question.

Furthermore, he possessed the Seven-Aperture Exquisite Heart [a legendary constitution granting exceptional wisdom and perception], making him extraordinarily intelligent from birth. His talent for comprehension and insight even held a glimmer of Eldrin Chen's own brilliance.

"This child truly takes after me!"

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen smiled inwardly and asked, "I observe your Eight Trigrams Primordial Breath Art [a profound cultivation technique based on the eight trigrams] is nearing perfect harmony. Do you have doubts you wish to discuss with your father?"

"Indeed, I do."

Worthy Remembrance Chen nodded, a trace of perplexity on his face as he said, "In recent years, secluded within the mountains, my cultivation has always progressed as naturally as water flowing in its course."

"I have now cultivated the Immortal Body [a body refined to an immortal state, free from mortal impurities] and have comprehended eight types of Path Principles Power [the fundamental forces that govern the laws of cultivation]. I am but one final step away from condensing the Path Fruit [the ultimate crystallization of one's cultivated path] to achieve Ethereal Ascension [the state of transcending mortality and ascending to a higher plane of existence]."

"Yet this final step has trapped me, leaving me unable to advance even a single inch for several thousand years. That is why I have come to seek your guidance, Father."

"I see."

Eldrin Chen nodded, a gentle smile gracing his lips. "To have comprehended and cultivated eight Path Principles [the fundamental laws that form the basis of cultivation arts], thereby condensing the Eight Trigrams Primordial Breath Limitless Art [a supreme cultivation art that harmonizes the eight trigrams into a single, limitless stream of primordial energy], shows that your talent is rare across the ages, and your comprehension is peerless."

"However, you must understand that since ancient times, all who have achieved great accomplishments have inevitably undergone extraordinary trials and faced the Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial or calamity sent by heaven to test a cultivator] of the Extraordinary."

"All these years, you have remained secluded in quiet cultivation, your ears deaf to the affairs of the world. While your foundation is now perfectly harmonious, to cultivate the Limitless Path Fruit [the ultimate fruit of the Limitless Path, representing boundless potential and unity], you must now walk a path within the mortal realm."

Worthy Remembrance Chen was suddenly enlightened. "I understand now, Father," he said immediately.

Guided by Eldrin Chen's counsel, Worthy Remembrance Chen finally gained clarity. That very day, he bid farewell to Eldrin Chen and descended the mountain.

Watching his retreating figure, Eldrin Chen could not help but sigh softly in his heart.

All his children possessed Extraordinary talent, and with such gifts came immense ambition. Each one aspired to cultivate a Great Encompassing Foundation [the most profound and all-encompassing foundational stage of cultivation], yet this very ambition had ironically slowed their pace on the path to immortality.

The eldest son, Worthy Pursuit Chen, possessed an unyielding and righteous character. He carved a path of awe-inspiring renown through the realms, vanquishing demons and monsters. He was the first among them to successfully achieve Ethereal Ascension [the profound process of transcending mortality to become an immortal], forging for himself a Great Encompassing Foundation [the supreme and most stable foundation for an immortal's future cultivation].

The second son, Worthy Path Chen, had spent these years training the Path Soldiers [elite cultivator-soldiers of his father's legacy]. He had earned formidable prestige across the Returning Abyss Sea [a vast and perilous expanse of chaotic spiritual seas]. His own accumulation of power and insight had long been sufficient for him to ascend to immortality.

However, eight thousand years ago, he was taken as a disciple by a Nameless Immortal [a mysterious and powerful immortal who concealed his true identity]. This master imparted to him a unique immortal art, decreeing that he must master it completely before he could break through to the Ascendant Immortal [the foundational realm of true immortality].

The third son, Worthy Longevity Chen, was blessed with a set of thirty-three Vast Sea Divine Pearl [legendary pearls containing the power to calm and command vast oceans]. He progressed even faster, unsealing twelve of these Sea-Calmer Divine Pearl five thousand years ago. Wielding their immense power, he too achieved Ethereal Ascension. Read, share, and discuss at audio - novel . com.