Chapter 1252 : The Ancestral Spirit's Return

At the forefront stood a youth of delicate and refined features, his hands clutching tightly a funerary urn.

Eldrin Chen paid no mind to the other figures present. He strode forward and took the urn, only then sensing that within it lay a Soul-Gathering Pearl [a mystical orb capable of containing and preserving a soul's essence], and inside that pearl resided the spirit of Old Granduncle.

"Old Granduncle!"

Eldrin Chen let out a soft sigh. Though he had long anticipated this moment, his heart still felt unbearably heavy.

After cultivating for tens of thousands of years in this life, Eternal Profound Chen had ultimately failed to escape the fate of Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth]. He had passed away, seated in meditation upon Mortal Dust Green Chariot Mountain.

This Soul-Gathering Pearl had been brought here by a junior clansman who had ascended to the Immortal Realm [the higher realm where immortals dwell], carrying his ancestor's spirit specifically to this place.

"Alas—"

Eldrin Chen sighed once more, offering no further words.

He stored the funerary urn away, then turned his gaze to the delicate-featured youth. "To have ascended bearing Old Granduncle's spirit," he said, "you have indeed lived up to my expectations."

"Any achievement Extraordinary has attained is due, in part, to the grace of the Patriarch [the revered leader of the clan] bestowing treasures upon me, but more so to the Patriarch's guidance and patronage. Bringing him to ascend to the Immortal Domain was simply my duty." Continue reading this story at audio-novel-dot-com.

The refined youth spoke, immediately prostrating himself upon the ground, his words carrying an air of utmost solemnity.

Only then did Eldrin Chen notice this person. After a moment of contemplation, he understood the youth's origins.

This youth before him was named Extraordinary Chen, a disciple of the Chen Immortal Clan and the fated individual who, during Eldrin Chen's great treasure distribution, had obtained the sole Immortal Treasure [a supreme enchanted artifact of immense power].

In the past, when Eldrin Chen descended to the mortal realm, he had delivered three great discourses on the Green Chariot Mountain. Upon concluding his teachings, he left behind numerous treasures upon the Treasure-Distributing Cliff as gifts for the assembled multitude.

Countless cultivators from the Purple Seal Realm received treasures during that distribution. However, the most precious among them, a single Immortal Treasure, was concealed by Eldrin Chen within a seemingly ordinary Treasure Distribution Rock.

That Extraordinary Chen carried away the Treasure Distribution Rock and obtained the sole true treasure, the 'Primordial One Cauldron' [a legendary cauldron embodying the primordial unity of creation]. This could be said to be the greatest Immortal Fate [a profound destiny or karmic fortune leading to immortality] one could receive.

Because of this, the Old Patriarch had shown considerable care for this junior clansman. One could say that his achievements to this day were partly due to the efforts of Eternal Profound Chen.

"The Azure Aether Immortal Body [a celestial physique attuned to the purest energies of heaven], with Path Fruit [the crystallized essence and achievement of one's cultivated Dao] perfectly harmonized,"

"You have attained the realm of a Dual Path Fruits Ascendant Immortal [an immortal who has successfully cultivated and merged two distinct Path Fruits]. Truly, you have not disappointed my expectations."

Gazing at Extraordinary Chen, Eldrin Chen gave a slight, approving nod, though a trace of regret also flickered within his eyes.

Both Extraordinary Chen's innate talent and Fortune were extraordinary, yet he only managed to forge Dual Path Fruits. This shows just how difficult it truly is to achieve a Great Encompassing Foundation [the ultimate foundation for an immortal's cultivation path].

With this thought, Eldrin Chen lifted his gaze to the others, his eyes flickering with a trace of movement.

The number of Immortals [beings who have ascended to immortality] ascending this time was unexpectedly high. Just among those familiar to Eldrin Chen were seven: Jiang Venus, Mysterious Verdant Robe, the Demonic Path cultivator, Melancholy Inscription Lord, Verdant Edge Ye, Chen Caleb, and Clear Heart Path Master.

Besides these seven, there were eight other figures, all Immortals from the Purple Seal Realm who had achieved immortality in the last ten thousand years. Among these eight, three were rising stars of the Chen Immortal Clan.

"Sixteen Immortals."

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, yet a contemplative look settled upon his face.

That the Purple Seal Realm had sixteen Immortals was something he had anticipated.

Ever since the Purple Seal Realm's ascension, Immortal Spirit Essence [the pure energy of the immortal realms] had begun to suffuse the world, allowing Immortals of the Early Ascendant Immortal Realm to reside there long-term.

Therefore, for the past several tens of thousands of years, Immortals from the Purple Seal Realm would remain in the Mortal Dust [the mortal world] for at least ten thousand years after achieving immortality. Only after securing a sufficient legacy for their sects and clans would they finally ascend to the Immortal Realm.

However, the simultaneous ascension of sixteen Immortals still somewhat exceeded Eldrin Chen's expectations.

Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, also known as Eldrin] pondered silently for a moment, temporarily suppressing his doubts. He then turned his gaze to Verdant Edge Ye [a swordsman disciple] and gave a slight nod. "You have arrived," he said. "It is good that you are here."

"Master!"

Verdant Edge Ye knelt upon the ground, his eyes slightly reddened. "Your disciple has perfected his cultivation achievements," he said, his voice thick with emotion. "I have come to the Immortal Realm [a higher plane of existence] to see you."

"Excellent, excellent, excellent!"

Eldrin Chen helped Verdant Edge Ye to his feet. Sensing that his disciple's Primordial Solar Immortal Body [a supreme constitution aligned with the sun] had been fully forged, and that both his comprehension of the Primordial Solar Path Principles [the fundamental laws of the solar dao] and his cultivation of his Path Fruit [the condensed essence of a cultivator's understanding of a specific Dao] had reached perfection, a look of profound satisfaction settled on Eldrin's face.

"To cultivate Three Path Fruits [the state of having mastered three distinct Daos] and forge a Great Encompassing Foundation [the ultimate foundation for future ascension], you have truly not disappointed me." Your portal to cultivation novels: audio—novel.com.

With those words, Eldrin Chen gave his disciple's shoulder a firm pat before turning his attention to the others who had ascended.

This group of ascended Immortals [beings who have transcended mortality] represented the most outstanding and peerless prodigies of their generation from the Purple Seal Realm [their former home world].

Jiang Venus [a master swordsman], Mysterious Verdant Robe [a mysterious cultivator], and the one who had tamed the Demonic Path [a cultivation art that harnesses demonic energies]—each possessed extraordinary talent. Every one of them was a top-tier prodigy who had successfully cultivated Dual Path Fruits [mastery of two distinct Daos].

As for Melancholy Inscription Lord [a daoist title], he had achieved great mastery in the Dreamwalking Enlightenment Art [a cultivation technique for seeking enlightenment through dreams]. He had attained his Great Encompassing Foundation while immersed in the trials of the Mortal Dust [the realm of mortal affairs and worldly attachments], establishing himself as one of the most brilliantly talented figures in the entire ancient history of the Purple Seal Realm.

Caleb Chen, carrying the Path Fruit [the condensed essence of one's cultivated Dao] from his past life, was reborn to cultivate anew with the Xavier Path Body [a constitution supremely attuned to the Dao of the Sun]. In this life, he surpassed his former self, mastering both the Path Principles of Xavier [the profound laws governing solar essence] and an Immortal Body [a physique refined to an immortal level]. In one fell swoop, he forged the peerless talent of possessing Dual Path Fruits [the rare achievement of condensing two distinct Dao essences].

The most unexpected arrival, however, was that of Clear Heart Path Master [a Daoist master renowned for his pristine and untainted heart].

This master's Mortal Path [a cultivation method focused on enlightenment within the mortal realm] left his heart spotless, possessing the most transcendent Daoist heart. In the past, he had engaged in a profound dialogue of three questions and three answers with Eldrin Chen, after which he retreated into the mountains for secluded cultivation.

Now, sixty thousand years had passed in the blink of an eye. He had already ascended to immortality over twenty thousand years ago through his Path Fruit Art [the art of condensing a Dao essence fruit], yet he had continued his secluded cultivation within the Purple Seal Realm [a lower realm world] for many years. No one had anticipated that he, too, would choose to ascend at this time.

"All of you,"

Eldrin Chen murmured, a slight frown creasing his brow. "Did I not send word, instructing you to delay your ascension and avoid this impending Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic event of cosmic scale and destiny]?"

The assembled immortals remained silent.

Finally, it was Melancholy Inscription Lord [the Lord of Melancholic Inscriptions] who spoke, his voice calm and measured. "The Great Tribulation surges with overwhelming force. Even an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality] cannot easily remain aloof from its tides."

"Though you stand as an Immortal, you too face the peril of falling. Thus, we have come to lend our strength, deliberately stepping into this calamity to stand with you."

"Stepping into the calamity..."

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted slightly, a flicker of surprise crossing his features.

After a moment, he let out a soft sigh. "You have been thoughtful."

With those words, a silent sigh echoed within Eldrin Chen's heart; some things were understood without being spoken.

He summoned Ethan Chen and instructed him: "With the Great Tribulation drawing near, go and assemble the Immortal Alliance Elders. Have them convene at Green Chariot Mountain to discuss matters and report on the progress of the Immortal Alliance's preparations for the impending calamity."

"..."

Atop Green Chariot Mountain, within the Hall of Assembled Immortals.

Within that Immortal Palace and Divine Hall, immortal mists swirled as a host of Immortals gathered, one after another taking their seats.

Eldrin Chen sat upright in the main seat, his gaze calm as he surveyed the assembled Immortals, a trace of distant contemplation flickering in the depths of his eyes.

With a single glance, he realized that within this Great Hall were gathered more than forty Immortals.

Among them, the Chen Immortal Clan itself accounted for eleven Immortals: Eldrin Chen, Kael Chen, Chen Caleb, Ethan Chen, Support Revive Chen, Ancestor Mystery Chen, Energy Abyss Chen, Extraordinary Chen, Support Brightness Chen, Mutual Surplus Chen, and Rising Brightness Chen.

Among Eldrin Chen's Dao Companions [spouses or partners who cultivate the Dao together], there were four more Immortals [beings who have ascended to immortality]: Exquisite Jiang, Verdant Consort, Violet Consort Yan, and Lila.

Eldrin Chen and his Dao Companions also had five disciples: Alistair Ye, Literature Abyss Lu, Withering Liana Gu, Exquisite Fragrance Su, and Elara Lin.

The clan possessed two True Spirit [a powerful spiritual state] Immortal Beasts: the Blazing Phoenix and the Wind-Fire-Thunder Divine Ape.

Within the Immortal Alliance, the Purple Seal Realm boasted even more Immortals. These included fourteen individuals such as the Void-Refining Immortal, the Black Tortoise Patriarch, the Mistress of Drifting Snow Palace, the Lord of the Path Palace, the Kunpeng Demon Sage, Heaven Abandoned Lin, the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation Divine Spirit, the Earth Mystery Path Venerable, the Master of Stellar Palace, the Immortal Maiden Ice Chi Dragon, Dorian Ji, Freya Ji, and Sea-Calmer Path Master Varen Wei.

Adding to this number were the recent ascendants: the Melancholy Inscription Lord, Jiang Venus, Mysterious Verdant Robe, Demon-Slayer Path Master [a Path Master renowned for vanquishing demons], the Clear Heart Path Master, and several rising stars from the Purple Seal Realm.

This alone amounted to a full forty-four Immortals. Your portal to cultivation novels: AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.