Chapter 1248. The Eighth Level of Ascension, Xian Qing(character) Emerges

Thus the 3 converged and merged, ultimately giving rise to a world-creating grade defensive supernatural power.

Once this Primordial True Aegis was activated, the boundless Primordial Heavy Water within would expand to form a protective barrier. Empowered by the Black Serpent’s Gaze, its defensive capability had already reached a level comparable to that of a supreme-grade immortal treasure.

"A supreme-grade immortal treasure, yet it possessed 2 divine abilities simultaneously."

"The quality of this immortal treasure is likely among the finest even amidst supreme-grade immortal treasures."

Sensing the wondrous effects of this supreme immortal treasure, a flicker of joy arose in Eldrin’s heart. It signified that his artifact forging technique had reached the pinnacle of the immortal grade—indeed, he had already traversed no small distance in this realm.

He took a slight breath to steady himself, gazing at the exquisitely crafted necklace as he said, "Forged with the Eye of the Boundless Black Serpent as its core ingredient."

"Henceforth, you shall be known as the Black Serpent Pendant."

Putting away the Black Serpent Pendant, Eldrin made a quick calculation and realized that a full 1,800 years had passed since he began refining this artifact.

"Only 6 millennia remain until the Great Tribulation. I hope there will be enough time."

Eldrin (Person Name) murmured inwardly before immediately heading to 6 Astral Immortal Island.

After meeting the Immortal of 6 Stars, he immediately handed over the Black Serpent Pendant to the immortal.

The 6-Cycle Immortal took the treasure and immediately revealed a trace of ecstasy, caressing it obsessively as he remarked, "Your artifact forging technique seems to be approaching the Eighth-Realm threshold."

"With talent such as yours, I fear even if you were to join a blessed grotto-heaven, you would be groomed as a core true successor."

Eldrin responded with an enigmatic smile and said calmly, "As long as you're satisfied. Devote yourself to refining this treasure—when the great calamity arrives, we may urgently need it."

"I am well aware."

Elder Chen nodded and immediately returned to his immortal abode, entering seclusion to refine the Black Serpent Pendant.

Seeing this, Eldrin did not linger. He flew all the way back to Verdant Chariot Mountain, arriving before the Azure Lotus Immortal Lake.

In this immortal lake, the Creation Green Jade Lotus was on the verge of a breakthrough, and Qing Ji had been waiting for a long time.

Seeing Eldrin arrive, Qing Ji spoke up, "Within roughly 3 100 years, this Creation Azure Jade Lotus will advance."

"Hmm."

Eldrin gave a slight nod, a faint ripple of emotion passing through his calm pupils.

Without another word, he simply sat on the ground and said, "Then let us wait awhile."

With those words, Eldrin began secluded cultivation by the Azure Lotus Immortal Lake. This period of deep meditation unexpectedly revealed to him an opportunity for a breakthrough.

It turned out that over 10 1000 years had unknowingly passed since he broke through to the late stage of Ascendant Immortal realm. Although Eldrin had never devoted himself to secluded cultivation during these years,

However, once a cultivator breaks through to the Violet Mansion realm, all techniques within their body can operate autonomously. For someone at Eldrin's level, they can ceaselessly absorb spiritual energy from the heavens and the void, ensuring their magic power perpetually grows.

Although this pace was somewhat slower than secluded cultivation, his spiritual power had unknowingly reached the peak of the seventh layer of Ascending Mountain.

By now, he had accumulated enough strength to attempt a breakthrough.

"In that case, let us not delay any further."

Sensing the opportunity for a breakthrough, Eldrin did not hesitate in the slightest and immediately began drawing upon the immortal spiritual energy.

As the vast and majestic immortal spiritual energy surged into his body, it ultimately aided him in shattering the bounds of the seventh level of Ascension and breaking through to the eighth level of Ascension.

"It's done!"

Hah.

Eldrin slowly exhaled, a faint smile unconsciously gracing his lips.

He had only been an immortal for a mere 55,000 years, and it had been just 54,000 years since his ascension to the immortal realm, yet he had already reached the eighth level of the Ascendant Immortal realm.

Such speed was beyond belief for many immortals.

You must understand, most immortals require over 800,000 years of cultivation to reach this realm.

Even for immortals dwelling in blessed realms, with the accelerated cultivation speed provided by such paradises, reaching this realm would still require most around 200,000 years.

Because ordinary Immortals with a single Dao Fruit or dual Dao Fruits needed to mend their foundations during the mid Ascendant Immortal stage.

Even with the aid of a blessed paradise, replenishing a single Dao Fruit generally requires 50,000 years. To replenish 2 Dao Fruits would demand approximately 100,000 years.

Perhaps only those core true disciples from blessed paradises, those top talents with Great Luo foundations, could advance by leaps and bounds, breaking through all 9 stages of Ascendant Immortal cultivation within 100,000 years.

"At my current pace, I shall break through the ninth level of Ascendant Immortal realm within 20 1000 years."

"And achieving the Ninth Ascension Realm in less than 80,000 years—even among those supreme grotto-heavens, this would likely be enough to rank among their most core True Transmissions."

Eldrin murmured inwardly, a faint trace of relief coloring his expression.

He slowly withdrew his energy, sensing the flow of his spiritual power. After breaking through to the Eighth Heaven of Ascension, his immortal essence had increased by approximately 20 percent.

Although it was only 20 percent of his mana, Eldrin felt that with such power bolstering him, his strength had gained some measure of improvement.

With this thought, he withdrew his focus back within.

Beside him, Qing Ji (Person Name) saw him awaken and said joyfully, "Congratulations, my husband. With this breakthrough to the Eighth Heaven of Ascension, you are but a step away from the Great Perfection of Ascension."

"Mm." Eldrin nodded slightly, a gentle smile gracing his lips. "With your foundation, Madam, you will likely take this very step within 3 1000 years."

At this point, Eldrin said no more.

He lifted his head and gazed toward the location of the Azure Lotus Immortal Lake, discovering that the Serendipity Azure Jade Lotus had already begun to radiate dazzling immortal light, teetering on the brink of full maturity.

"It's almost ripe."

Eldrin spoke softly, the gravity between his brows deepening.

The path of immortality pays no heed to the years. Though the azure lotus appeared ripe for harvest, a full cycle of 60 years swept by before its metamorphosis was truly complete.

After the transformation of the Jade Azure Lotus was completed, it successively shed 3 treasures: the lotus leaf, lotus seeds, and lotus platform. Jing then emerged as the lotus root transformed into a young maiden in green robes, who stepped forth and proclaimed loudly.

"Father! Mother!"

Chen Xianqing possessed a tall and slender figure as he stepped forth from the lotus pond. His long hair cascaded freely like a flowing waterfall, exuding an ethereal grace that remained untainted by worldly dust.

Eldrin gave a slight nod. Compared to the mischievous youth of the past, Chen Xianqing now possessed an ethereal grace, remarkably carrying an aura of pristine spirituality.

At this thought, Eldrin nodded slightly and said, “Having refined your stubborn heart, I can finally rest assured about you from now on.”

Chen Xianqing gave a slight nod, offering no further words as he lifted his gaze toward the boundless void above.

Behold, between the boundless heavens and earth, the tribulation clouds had coalesced into form, gathering into a celestial ascension tribulation.

Having weathered tribulations and been reborn, Chen Xianqing underwent nirvana within the supreme-grade Acquired Green Lotus. This, too, was a form of cultivation that never ceased. Now that they had fully gestated and emerged into the world, they had already transcended their former selves. The Immortal Ascension Tribulation had quietly descended upon them.

Facing the arrival of his immortal ascension tribulation, Chen Xianqing showed neither sorrow nor joy, merely ascending to the heavens with tranquil steps.

That peerlessly elegant figure stood atop the 9 Heavens Above, transcending the 9 Heavenly Thunder Tribulation in the void.

He stood with hands clasped behind his back above the 9 Heavens, his azure robes flowing with peerless elegance. His majestic demeanor dazzled across countless millennia, like a sovereign emperor quelling calamities. Between his palm and fingers, the immortal ascension thunder tribulation had already been extinguished.

Chapter 1 The biting cold wind swept across the mountain peaks, carrying with it the scent of snow and decay. Lin Feng tightened his tattered robe, his breath misting in the frigid air. He had been traversing these desolate mountains for 3 days, his stomach growling with hunger. "Just a bit further," he muttered to himself, his voice barely a whisper against the howling wind. "The Hidden Mist Sect should be just beyond this ridge." Suddenly, a faint golden glow caught his eye from a nearby crevice. Curiosity piqued, he approached cautiously. There, nestled among the rocks, lay a small, intricately carved jade slip. As his fingers brushed against the cold jade, a surge of energy shot through his body. Visions flashed before his eyes—celestial palaces floating among clouds, immortal beings riding swords across the sky, and ancient characters glowing with power. [ Ding! The system has been successfully activated! ] [ Host: Lin Feng ] [ Cultivation: Mortal ] [ Cultivation Method: None ] [ Magic Treasures: None ] Lin Feng staggered backward, his heart pounding. "A system? Just like in those web novels I used to read back on Earth?" Before he could process this development, a gruff voice interrupted his thoughts. "Well, well, what do we have here? A little rat sneaking around our territory?" 3 figures emerged from the mist, their grey robes marking them as Outer Disciples of the Hidden Mist Sect. The leader, a burly youth with a cruel smile, cracked his knuckles. "Hand over whatever you found, beggar," the youth sneered. "Then maybe we'll let you leave with your limbs intact." Lin Feng's mind raced. The system interface still hovered before his eyes, showing a new message: [ Mission: Defeat the bullies ] [ Reward: Basic Cultivation Method, 100 spirit stones ] Taking a deep breath, Lin Feng stood straight. "I found this on unclaimed land. According to sect rules, finders keepers." The bullies laughed. "Sect rules? You're not even a disciple! Teach this arrogant fool a lesson, boys!" As the first disciple lunged, time seemed to slow for Lin Feng. The system displayed combat instructions, highlighting weak points in the disciple's stance. Without thinking, Lin Feng sidestepped and delivered a precise strike to the attacker's throat. The disciple collapsed, gasping for air. The other 2 hesitated, their confidence shaken. "How... How did you do that?" the leader stammered. Lin Feng didn't answer. The system was already analyzing the remaining opponents, calculating their weaknesses and predicting their moves. [ Suggested combat pattern: Crane Wing Form. Target left opponent's knee joint, then right opponent's solar plexus. ] Following the instructions, Lin Feng moved with unnatural grace. 2 quick strikes later, all 3 bullies lay moaning on the ground. [ Mission completed! Reward: Basic Cultivation Method, 100 spirit stones ] A simple manual materialized in Lin Feng's inventory space, along with a small pouch of glowing stones. He allowed himself a small smile. Perhaps this world wasn't so hopeless after all. "Remember this day," Lin Feng told the defeated disciples. "The day you learned that even ants can bite." He turned and continued toward the Hidden Mist Sect, the jade slip safely stored in his system inventory. The path to immortality stretched long before him, but for the first time since his transmigration, Lin Feng felt hope. Meanwhile, high in the clouds above, an elderly man with a long white beard watched through a mystical mirror. "Interesting," he murmured. "Most interesting indeed."