Chapter 1209 : The Celestial Stele Beckons

Upon hearing this, Verdant Consort gave a slight, thoughtful nod.

She understood that Eldrin Chen's words held truth. With her current strength, she could be considered a peerless opponent among those below the Half-Step Earth Immortal realm.

Even a top-tier Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier cultivator who had weathered three Tribulation trials might not necessarily best her. Faced with an elite Immortal like Lingering Sun Child, who wielded a Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure, she would feel not a shred of fear.

After all, she now possessed the Supreme-Grade Immortal TreasurePrimal Shadow Limitless Pearl. In terms of foundational depth, she was in no way inferior to that Lingering Sun Child.

And that Lingering Sun Child was already at the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier level, while her own cultivation was only at the Ascendant Immortal 7th Tier. By the time she advanced to Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier, Lingering Sun Child would likely stand no chance against her.

"The Celestial Stele Sea Region Sword Contest is about to begin, and Six Stars Immortal has been waiting for some time now."

"Since you have achieved your breakthrough and forged your Immortal Sword, we should not delay any further."

Witnessing Verdant Consort's significant advancement in power, Eldrin Chen spoke with a faint smile.

With both Verdant Consort and Exquisite Jiang having broken through to the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm, their chances of securing a spot for the Celestial Stele were now considerable. A subtle sense of relief washed over Eldrin Chen.

His heart brimming with confidence, he decided against further delay. It was time to leave seclusion and claim their prize from the Celestial Stele Sea Region. For more chapters, visit audio-novel[dot]com for the complete novel.

The three of them sought out the Six Stars Immortal and the Void-Refining Immortal, and together they set off for the Celestial Stele Sea Region.

The journey to the Celestial Stele Sea Region was quite distant. Traveling aboard the Crimson Plume Immortal Boat, they soared through the heavens for nearly a thousand years before finally arriving at their destination.

Upon their arrival, they found the Celestial Stele Sea already teeming with life. Tens of thousands of accomplished True Immortal cultivators had already gathered there.

"It seems we are not too late," Eldrin Chen murmured, a wave of relief washing over him as he surveyed the assembled multitude.

Seeing the host of immortals gathered, still awaiting the commencement of the Celestial Stele Sword Contest, Eldrin Chen allowed himself a small sigh of relief.

Due to Verdant Consort's delayed emergence from seclusion, they had been among the last group of Immortal to arrive, nearly missing the appointed date for the Celestial Stele Sea Sword Contest.

Now, only a mere half-year remained before the contest was set to begin.

The Six Stars Immortal, having attained immortality many years prior and participated in two previous Celestial Stele Sea Sword Contests, led the group forward with a knowing smile. "The Celestial Stele opens once every hundred thousand years," he explained, "and each time, it grants passage to only three thousand individuals."

"Yet, every time the Celestial Stele Sea opens, the vast expanse of the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea sees the gathering of mighty experts from a hundred different races. The number of Demon Immortal and Divine Spirits present likely exceeds one hundred thousand."

"Most of those who participate in the Sword Contest possess cultivation at the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm. The few who are only at the early or mid-stages of Ascendant Immortal are mostly here to broaden their horizons and witness the spectacle."

At this point, Six Stars Immortal [an immortal who has mastered the power of six celestial stars] could not help but adopt an expression of utmost gravity: "However, the Sword Duel [a ritualistic contest of swordsmanship and cultivation prowess] is fraught with peril. Throughout history, the number of Demon Immortal [immortals of the demonic path], Divine Spirits [innate spiritual beings of great power], and even our own Human Race Immortal [ascended human cultivators] who have perished within it is by no means insignificant."

As Six Stars Immortal continued his account, Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful cultivator] felt a slight furrow form between his brows, his expression growing solemn.

Within the vast expanse of the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea [a legendary sea region in the immortal domain], the number of beings who have attained Longevity [eternal life] and Immortality [the state of being an immortal] is beyond counting. Among them are not only the Immortal of the Human Race, the Demon Immortal of the Demon Race [a major faction comprising various demonic beings], but also the Divine Spirits of the Divine Clan [a powerful race of innate spiritual beings].

And beyond these three Sovereign [a realm denoting supreme authority and power]-level powers that dominate the Immortal Domain [a realm of immortal beings], there exists a multitude of Hundred Races Immortal Spirits [a collective term for the myriad powerful, non-human races that have achieved immortality].

One must not underestimate these Hundred Races Immortal Spirits. It must be understood that within this Immortal Domain, the weaker races have mostly been absorbed into the Demon Race. Only the most exceptional among them can stand independently outside the Demon Race and establish their own distinct lineage.

Examples include races like the Spirit Race [a race of spiritual beings] to which the Myriad Spirit Patriarch [a powerful patriarch of spiritual beings] belongs, the Immortal Clam Clan [a clan of immortal clam beings] that produced a figure like the Glazed Divine Lord [a divine lord renowned for his glazed, clam-like nature], and the various exotic creatures of the Immortal Domain akin to the Primordial Era True Hou [a mighty beast from the primordial times]. All of these are counted among the Hundred Races Immortal Spirits.

These Hundred Races Immortal Spirits possess exceptionally potent bloodlines, each race excelling in certain unique aspects. Every single one of them has a powerhouse at the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme realm of immortal cultivation] level to anchor their Fortune [the metaphysical luck and destiny of a clan or individual].

Although they fall far short of the three Sovereign powers—the Divine Clan, the Human Race, and others—they are still considered immensely powerful. Within the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective name for the myriad immortal realms], at least one hundred Immortal Domain are occupied and ruled by such powerful beings from the Hundred Races.

Returning to the main thread, Eldrin Chen listened to Six Stars Immortal's words while simultaneously observing the multitude of immortals gathering within the Celestial Stele Sea Region [a sea region named for its celestial stone monuments].

He noted that the number of Immortal gathered in the Celestial Stele Sea Region had already approached two hundred thousand. Among them, Immortal, Demon Immortal, and Divine Spirits constituted ninety percent, with the remaining Hundred Races making up less than one-tenth.

As he surveyed their surroundings, Six Stars Immortal spoke with a grave expression, "The Hundred Races Immortal Spirits dwelling within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea are not numerous. There are merely six: the Primordial Era True Hou, the Spirit Race, the Immortal Clam Clan, the Longevity Race, the Winged Human Race, and the Celestial Prison Clan."

"The methods of these six clans differ from those of ordinary Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation]. Should you encounter them, you must exercise caution."

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered with interest. "Please, enlighten me," he requested.

"The origins of these six clans are all Extraordinary indeed," the immortal replied.

Six Stars Immortal began to speak, his words flowing steadily. As he narrated, Eldrin Chen gradually came to understand the Extraordinary nature of these six races. Immerse yourself in the complete world at @udio-novel.com.

Among the six, the clan with the most formidable bloodline was the Primordial Era True Hou. It was said this race was born from the awakening of consciousness within a Primordial Era [the mythical first age of creation] primordial beast of immense ferocity.

This lineage was innately imbued with Path Principles Power [the fundamental laws and energies that govern cultivation and reality], and their physical bodies possessed strength sufficient to contend with a True Dragon. Upon reaching adulthood, they were Dual Path Fruits [a high level of cultivation attainment] Primordial Era divine beasts. One could say their foundational bloodline heritage surpassed that of many Divine Spirits [powerful spiritual entities born of heaven and earth].

Fortunately, although this lineage possessed prodigious natural gifts, they struggled to produce offspring. Consequently, Primordial Era True Hou were exceedingly rare across the Immortal Domain [the vast realms where immortals dwell].

Within the entire Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea, the number of pure-blooded Primordial Era True Hou likely numbered only around one hundred.

Moreover, the Spirit Race [a race of beings born from spiritual plants and herbs] is exceptionally powerful. This lineage is guarded by a Kalpa Tribulation Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has survived multiple cosmic tribulations], making them one of the overlords of the Vast Azure Immortal Domain. They are born from the transformation of Spiritual Root [the foundational spiritual potential of a being] and Immortal Herb [plants of immense spiritual potency], making them beings inherently favored by heaven and earth from birth.

This race cultivates without facing calamities or tribulations. Although their combat prowess is not the strongest among peers of the same realm, they often possess spiritual energy reserves far surpassing those of their equals.

Take the Myriad Spirit Patriarch, for instance. Not only does his cultivation reach the Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a realm just below that of a true celestial immortal], but his spiritual energy reserves are also several times greater than those of an ordinary Half-Step Celestial Immortal.

The Immortal Clam Clan [a clan of immortal clam beings] excels at nurturing Blessed Land [lands of profound spiritual fortune] and even fostering the birth of Nine Heavens Celestial Immortal Artifact [divine artifacts of the highest celestial grade]. Among the Hundred Races, they are considered the wealthiest. Furthermore, within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea, they have a Glazed Divine Lord [a title for a powerful earth immortal] of the Ninth Level Earth Immortal [the pinnacle of the earth immortal realm], a Patriarch, standing guard.

The Longevity Race [a race known for their immense lifespans] is born with a wisp of Longevity Breath [the breath of longevity that grants near-immortality]. They are virtually deathless from birth. It is said that even those of the Longevity Race who fail to manifest their cultivation can live for over a million years.

The Winged Human Race [a humanoid race with wings] are born with twin wings on their backs and cultivate the Immortal Feather Sword Formation [a formidable sword formation utilizing their immortal feathers]. The Celestial Prison Clan [a clan born from karmic power] is born from Heavenly Fiend Karmic Power [a malevolent force born from accumulated negative karma], making their nature even more savage, cruel, and unpredictable...

Listening to the Six Stars Immortal [an immortal associated with six stars] recount these details, Eldrin Chen felt the furrow between his brows deepen. He sighed and said:

"The peerless innate talent of the Primordial Era True Hou [a mighty beast from the primordial era], the heavenly favor bestowed upon the Spirit Race, the unrivaled wealth of the Immortal Clam Clan, the inherent deathlessness of the Longevity Race, the immortal feathers that transform into swords for the Winged Human Race, and the Celestial Prison Clan, born from karmic power itself..."

"These Hundred Races of the Immortal Domain [the realm of immortals], capable of existing independently from the Three Great Races, truly possess their own Extraordinary and remarkable qualities."

"Indeed."

The Six Stars Immortal [an immortal whose power is associated with six celestial stars] gave a slight nod, then added with a smile, "However, this time we have brought a Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest rank within the immortal realm] to anchor our formation. As long as we are not facing one of the Six Clans, victory should be easily within our grasp."

"Mm."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement and said no more.

At that very moment, from the core of the Celestial Stele Sea Region [a vast sea region dotted with ancient, towering stone steles], a brilliant Immortal Radiance [a luminous manifestation of pure immortal power] erupted.

At the source of that Immortal Radiance, currents of Boundless Chaos [the formless, primordial essence from which all creation is said to have emerged] swirled and billowed. There, amidst the heavens and the sea, stood an ancient Celestial Stele [a monolithic stone pillar of immense age and power, often inscribed with profound mysteries]. This content originates from https://audio-novel.com. Please respect copyright.