Chapter 1252. On the Eve of the Great Tribulation, Immortals Ascend

At the forefront stood a youth with delicate features, clutching an urn tightly in his hands.

Eldrin paid no mind to the other figures present. He strode forward and took the urn in 1 swift motion, only then noticing that a Soul-Convergence Pearl had been placed inside—within it resided the very soul of his grand-uncle.

"Granduncle!"

Eldrin (Person Name) let out a faint sigh. Though he had long anticipated this outcome, his heart still grew immeasurably heavy.

Chen Changxuan had cultivated for over 30 1000 years, yet ultimately could not escape the cycle of reincarnation. He peacefully passed away atop the mundane world's Verdant Chariot Mountain (Location).

This Soul Gathering Pearl was brought by a junior of our clan who ascended to immortality, carrying his soul all the way to the immortal realm.

"Alas—"

Eldrin (Person Name) let out a soft sigh, but said nothing more.

He stored the cinerary casket, then turned to the refined young man and said, "To ascend while carrying Old Uncle's soul—you have truly lived up to my expectations."

"Bùfán's achievements today are due not only to the Ancestor's grace in bestowing treasures, but also entirely to the Ancestor's guidance in elevating him to the immortal realm. This is what I ought to do."

The handsome youth spoke up, immediately prostrating himself on the ground as he spoke with extraordinary solemnity.

Eldrin finally took notice of this individual. After a brief moment of contemplation, he discerned the person's origins.

Before him stood a youth named Chen Bufan, a disciple of the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization), and the fated 1 who had obtained the sole true treasure when Eldrin (Person Name) distributed his artifacts.

In the past, when Eldrin descended to the mortal realm, he delivered 3 sermons atop Verdant Chariot Mountain. After concluding his teachings, he left numerous treasures at Cliff of Bestowed Artifacts to grant to all living beings who had attended his lectures.

Countless cultivators across the Violet Realm obtained treasures during the treasure division ceremony, yet the most precious immortal artifact among them was concealed by Eldrin within the Fēn Bǎo Yán (Treasure-Dividing Rock) he had transformed into.

Chen Bufan had moved away the Treasure Rock and obtained the sole true treasure, the Primordial Chaos Cauldron. It could be said that he had acquired the greatest immortal destiny.

For this very reason, the old clan leader had always shown particular care for this junior clansman. It could be said that Chen Changxuan’s guidance played no small part in enabling him to reach his current standing today.

"Ethereal Grace Physique, Dao Fruit Perfected."

"You have ascended as a dual Dao Fruit immortal, truly living up to my expectations."

Gazing at Chen Bu Fan, Eldrin gave a slight nod, though a trace of regret lingered in his expression.

Chen Bufan possessed extraordinary talent and fortune, yet he only managed to forge dual Dao Fruits. This demonstrated how profoundly difficult it was to establish the foundation of a Great Luo.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin lifted his head once more, his gaze sweeping over the others. A subtle flicker stirred in his eyes.

The number of immortals ascending this time far exceeded expectations. Eldrin alone recognized 7 familiar faces: Jiang Taibai, Mysterious Azure Robe, the Daemon-Subduing Taoist, Seal-Melancholy Lord, Ye Qingfeng, Chen Caleb, and Soren the Heart-Seer.

Apart from these 7 individuals, there stood 8 other figures—all immortals who had ascended within the Violet Realm over the past 10 1000 years. Among these 8, 3 were rising stars of the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization).

16 immortals.

Eldrin's brow furrowed slightly, yet a contemplative expression surfaced on his face.

He had actually anticipated that there would be 16 or so immortals in the Violet Realm.

Since the advancement of the Violet Realm, immortal spiritual energy had begun to permeate between heaven and earth, allowing early-stage Immortal Ascension cultivators to remain within it for extended periods.

Thus, for these tens of thousands of years, immortals of the Violet Realm, after attaining immortality, would remain in the mortal world for at least 10 1000 years. Only after leaving behind sufficient foundations for their sect and clan would they ascend to the immortal realm.

But the simultaneous ascension of 16 immortals still somewhat exceeded Eldrin’s expectations.

Eldrin (Person Name) pondered silently for a moment, temporarily setting aside his doubts. He then turned his gaze toward Ye Qingfeng (Person Name) and gave a slight nod. "You've come," he said. "It is well that you are here."

"Master!"

Ye Qingfeng knelt on the ground, his eyes slightly reddened as he spoke: "Your disciple has achieved perfection in his cultivation and has come to the Immortal Realm to see you."

"Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!"

Eldrin helped Ye Qingfeng to his feet, sensing that his Pure Yang Immortal Body had fully formed, with both the Pure Yang Laws and his Dao Fruit perfected. A satisfied nod escaped him.

"To cultivate 3 Dao Fruits simultaneously and forge the foundation of a Great Luo—you have truly lived up to my expectations."

As the words fell, Eldrin patted him on the shoulder and turned his gaze to the remaining crowd.

This time, the immortal who had ascended to the higher realm was considered the most outstanding and unparalleled genius of the Violet Realm's generation.

Jiang Taibai (Person Name), Xuan Qingyi (Person Name), and Daoist Dangmo (Person Name) were all endowed with extraordinary natural talents, each a top-tier prodigy who had cultivated dual Dao Fruits.

After attaining great mastery in the Dreamwalk Ascension Method, Zhuàn Chóu Jūn (Person Name) forged his foundation as a Great Luo golden immortal amidst the mortal realm, establishing himself as 1 of the most extraordinarily gifted talents the Violet Realm had witnessed throughout countless millennia.

Caleb Chen carried the Dao Fruit of his past life, reincarnating through the Xavier Dao Body to cultivate anew. In this life, he surpassed his former self entirely, mastering the Xavier Laws and forging an Immortal Physique. In 1 monumental breakthrough, he achieved unparalleled talent by coalescing dual Dao Fruits.

What took him most by surprise was Soren the Heart-Seer (Person Name).

This individual possessed an unblemished Dao Heart, the most ethereal state of mind in Taoist tradition. In the past, he had engaged in 3 questions and 3 answers with Eldrin (Person Name), after which he retreated into the mountains for secluded cultivation.

Now, 60 1000 years had passed in the blink of an eye. This individual had already attained immortality through the laws of Dao Fruit over 20 1000 years ago, yet had remained in the Violet Realm for secluded cultivation all this time. Who could have imagined that he, too, would finally ascend now?

"You few."

Eldrin murmured, a faint frown creasing his brow as he spoke, "Did I not send word for you to delay your ascension and avoid this great calamity?"

Upon hearing this, the immortals all fell into complete silence.

In the end, it was Zhuàn Chóu Jūn who broke the silence, speaking calmly: "The great tribulation surges with overwhelming force; even immortals cannot hope to remain unscathed."

"Though you are an immortal, you too face the peril of falling. Thus, we have come precisely to lend you our aid—we have entered this tribulation for your sake."

"Embracing the Tribulation…"

Eldrin's expression faltered slightly, a trace of astonishment flickering across his features.

A moment later, he sighed softly and said, "Your thoughtfulness is appreciated."

With those words spoken, Eldrin let out a faint, inward sigh—some truths were better left unspoken.

He summoned Chen Ethan and instructed, "The great tribulation approaches. Go and assemble all the elders of the Immortal Alliance to convene at Verdant Chariot Mountain. Have them report on the alliance's preparations for weathering the calamity."

Chapter 1 Within the Grand Immortal Hall of Verdant Chariot Mountain (Location).

Within the divine palaces and celestial halls, ethereal mists coiled as immortals gathered 1 after another, taking their seats in solemn assembly.

Eldrin sat upright in the master seat, his expression serene as he gazed upon the assembled immortals. A faint trace of distraction flickered between his brows.

With just a glance, he discovered there were actually over 40 immortals gathered within this grand hall.

Within the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization), there were 11 Immortals from the main lineage: Eldrin (Person Name), Kael (Person Name), Chen Caleb (Person Name), Chen Ethan (Person Name), Chen Fusu, Chen Zuxuan, Chen Rouyuan, Chen Bufan, Chen Fuming, Chen Huyu, and Chen Xingming.

Among Eldrin's dao companions, there were 4 more immortals: Lyra, Qing Ji, Yan Zi Ji, and Lila.

Eldrin and his dao companions' disciples now numbered 5: Ye Qingfeng, Lu Wenyuan, Gu Lanshan, Su Qiongfang, and Elara.

The clan's 2 True Spirit Immortal Beasts were the Departing Phoenix and the Wind-Fire-Thunder God Ape.

Within the Immortal Alliance, the Purple Realm boasted no small number of immortals. Among them were 14 distinguished figures: the Void-Refining Immortal, the Black Tortoise Patriarch, the Lord of Drifting Snow Palace, the Master of the Dao Palace, the Roc Demon Sage, Lin Tianqi, the Thunder Tribulation Deity, the Kunxuan Dao Sovereign, the Hallmaster of the Star Palace, the Ice Seraph Fairy, Dorian (Person Name), Freya (Person Name), Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name), and Varen (Person Name).

In addition, there were also the newly ascended Zhuanchou Jun, Jiang Taibai, Xuan Qingyi, the Daoist of Demon Subjugation, Soren the Heart-Seer (Person Name), and several rising stars from the Violet Realm.

This alone amounted to a full 40-4 immortals.

Chapter 1 The biting cold wind swept across the mountain peaks, carrying with it the scent of snow and frost. Lin Xuan stood at the edge of the cliff, his white robes fluttering in the wind. His gaze was fixed on the distant horizon, where the last rays of the setting sun painted the sky in hues of crimson and gold. "1 100 years had passed," he murmured to himself, his voice barely a whisper. "And yet, the memory of that day remains as vivid as ever." He closed his eyes, allowing the spiritual energy around him to flow into his body. The cultivation technique he practiced, the 9 Revolutions Profound Art, had reached its seventh layer. With each revolution, his power grew exponentially, inching him closer to the fabled realm of immortality. Suddenly, a sharp voice cut through the silence. "Lin Xuan! You dare to show your face here?" Lin Xuan turned slowly, his expression calm and unreadable. Before him stood a man in black robes, his face contorted with rage. It was Elder Ming, a core elder of the Profound Heaven Sect. "Elder Ming," Lin Xuan greeted, his tone even. "To what do I owe this... pleasure?" "Pleasure?" Elder Ming sneered. "You killed my disciple, and you speak of pleasure? Today, I will make you pay with your life!" Lin Xuan's eyes narrowed. "Your disciple brought his fate upon himself. He sought to steal my Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) and paid the price." "Enough!" Elder Ming roared, his spiritual pressure erupting like a volcano. The ground beneath them trembled, and the air grew thick with killing intent. "I will tear you apart with my bare hands!" Elder Ming thrust his palm forward, sending a wave of dark energy hurtling toward Lin Xuan. The attack was swift and merciless, capable of reducing a mountain to dust. But Lin Xuan was faster. With a flick of his wrist, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) appeared in his hand, its blade glowing with a faint crimson light. He swung the sword in a wide arc, meeting Elder Ming's attack head-on. The collision of energies created a deafening explosion, sending shockwaves in all directions. The trees nearby were uprooted, and rocks shattered into pieces. Elder Ming staggered back, his eyes wide with disbelief. "Impossible! How can you be this strong?" Lin Xuan didn't answer. Instead, he channeled more spiritual energy into the sword, causing it to glow even brighter. The air around him shimmered with heat, and the very fabric of space seemed to warp. "9 Revolutions Profound Art, Seventh Revolution: Heavenly Blaze!" he shouted. A pillar of fire erupted from the sword, soaring into the sky like a phoenix taking flight. It descended upon Elder Ming with unimaginable speed and force, engulfing him in a sea of flames. Elder Ming screamed, his body burning like a torch. He tried to defend himself, but it was too late. The flames consumed him entirely, leaving behind nothing but ashes. Lin Xuan stood amidst the destruction, his breathing steady. He sheathed the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) and glanced at the spot where Elder Ming had once stood. "Fool," he said coldly. "You underestimated the power of the 9 Revolutions Profound Art." He then turned his attention to the horizon once more. The sun had fully set, and the stars began to dot the night sky. Somewhere out there, beyond the clouds and the heavens, lay the path to immortality. And Lin Xuan was determined to walk it, no matter the cost. He took a deep breath and began to meditate, drawing in the spiritual energy of the world. The moon rose, casting its silvery light upon him. For thousands of years, countless cultivators had sought to transcend mortality, yet only a handful had succeeded. Lin Xuan knew the road ahead was fraught with peril, but he was ready. He would continue to cultivate, to break through each bottleneck, and to face every heavenly tribulation that came his way. 1 day, he would ascend to the immortal realm and leave this mortal world behind. But for now, he had to remain vigilant. The cultivation world was a dangerous place, filled with schemers and power-hungry individuals. He needed to grow stronger, to amass more resources, and to form alliances with those he could trust. He opened his eyes, a determined glint in them. The journey was far from over. In fact, it had only just begun.