Chapter 1340 : Fallen Immortals and the Weight of Loss

"The roster of the fallen Immortal [a being who has ascended to the highest realms of cultivation and attained immortality]."

Upon hearing these words, the hearts of the gathered Immortal [beings who have ascended to the highest realms of cultivation and attained immortality] could not help but tremble faintly.

This battle was the most brutal conflict the Abyssal Sea Region [a vast and perilous oceanic realm within the cultivation world] had endured since the onset of this Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic era of conflict ordained by fate].

More than thirty Immortal [beings who have ascended to the highest realms of cultivation and attained immortality] had perished in the great clash. These were comrades and friends from days long past, their bonds forged deep over countless years.

Now, this roster held but a list of sparse names, yet each one represented a fallen Immortal [a being who has ascended to the highest realms of cultivation and attained immortality],

Contemplating this, the assembled Immortals opened the scroll. A profound melancholy settled upon their features as they read.

Eldrin Chen gazed upon the roster and sighed. It was filled with the names of familiar figures.

Among them were several old acquaintances with whom Eldrin Chen shared deep ties: Thunder Tribulation Deity, Peng the Roc Demon Sage, Xuan Qingyi, Master of the Drifting Snow Palace, Separated Flame Phoenix, Star Palace Master, the master of the Glazed Palace [a renowned palace of cultivators], and Xander Qian, lord of the Qian Immortal Clan [a powerful clan of immortal cultivators].

Within the Chen Immortal Clan [the immortal clan founded by the Chen family], five or six had also fallen, including Chen Zuxuan and Siyan Chen.

Furthermore, Seraphina Su, Eldrin Chen's nominal disciple, had also dissolved into the Dao [returned her essence to the fundamental principle of existence] during this battle. Visit audio-novel[dot]com to enjoy the complete series.

Eldrin Chen's heart felt immensely heavy. In a single battle, so many old acquaintances had dissolved into the Dao [returned their essence to the cosmic principle]. Adding to them were Kunxuan the Dao Venerable, who had passed away seated in meditation in earlier times, and others like Ancestor Black Tortoise who were nearly at death's door. One could say that many old friends had answered the tribulation's call.

After reading the roster, everyone present felt a profound weight in their hearts. The Master of the Dao Palace immediately inquired, "For these Fellow Daoists [fellow cultivators on the path] who fell in this battle, how do you intend to arrange their legacy?"

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before replying, "All the Fellow Daoists who answered this tribulation fell fighting for the Immortal Alliance. We shall naturally not treat them poorly."

"After I perform the World Creation [the supreme act of forging a new reality], I will set aside the esteemed positions of the Four Spirits of World Creation [the primordial divine beings governing a newly created world's foundation] and six Imperial Lord Rank [a supreme divine rank within a created world] titles for them. Furthermore, I am willing to allocate a portion of the divine statuses belonging to the first batch of deities born from that World Creation."

Upon hearing this, the assembled immortals nodded slightly, a flicker of envy surfacing in their hearts.

Now that Eldrin Chen had stepped into the Ten Calamities Forbidden Realm [a legendary cultivation stage transcending nine heavenly tribulations], his hopes of breaking through to the Heaven Immortal Realm were immense. There was even a possibility he might ascend to the Great Luo Golden Immortal Realm [a supreme immortal state of ultimate freedom and perfection].

Thus, the divine statuses of the Heaven-Opening Deities [the first gods born during a world's creation] within such an Earth Immortal World [a personal reality created and governed by an Earth Immortal cultivator] would be treasures of incalculable worth.

If one day, Eldrin Chen ascended to the realm of a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a pinnacle Heavenly Immortal of unparalleled power], then within the world he would create, these firstborn deities of the World Creation would possess cultivation bases at least comparable to an Earth Immortal Progenitor.

The value of the Imperial Lord Rank positions among them would be utterly staggering. They would inevitably wield the power of Heaven and Earth Dao Principles [the fundamental laws governing reality], each possessing strength sufficient to rival a Half-Step Celestial Immortal.

And beyond these Imperial Lord Ranks, the esteemed positions of the Four Spirits of World Creation held immeasurable, boundless value.

The Four Extremities Heaven Pillars of Eldrin Chen were undoubtedly born from the evolution of a World-Opening Spiritual Root [a supreme spiritual root with the potential to create a world]. They could grow boundlessly alongside Eldrin's cultivation, far surpassing any ordinary Four Extremities Heaven Pillars.

The World Creation True Spirit [a primordial spirit born from the act of world creation] nurtured upon these pillars represented the most ancient and transcendent Supreme Deep-Seated Foundation [the foundational, supreme-grade divine ability] in all existence. Its combat prowess and inherent nobility were of the utmost Supreme dignity.

If one day, Eldrin Chen could step into the Great Luo Golden Immortal Realm [the realm of the Great Luo Golden Immortal, a pinnacle existence], his Earth Immortal World [the inner world of an Earth Immortal] would evolve into a Boundless Immortal Domain [a vast, self-contained immortal realm].

At that time, this World Creation True Spirit would become the Progenitor True Spirit [the Progenitor True Spirit, a guardian deity] protecting the Immortal Domain. Its power would likely be sufficient to contend with even a Great Luo Golden Immortal.

Contemplating this, Sky Abyss Daoist nodded with a faint smile and said, "You have the potential to enter the Great Luo Realm. To become one of the first deities within the world you create... this may well be the greatest opportunity for Peng the Roc Demon Sage and the others."

"Indeed. Even setting aside the Great Luo Realm, once you break through to the Heaven Immortal Realm [the Heaven Immortal realm], they would be enough to stand proudly above the masses,"

Ancient Ruins Yin Lord also spoke calmly, a glimmer of acknowledgment in his eyes.

For beings like them, whose aspirations lay in becoming Heaven Immortal and who even harbored hopes for the Great Luo Realm, the Imperial Lord Rank [the rank of Imperial Lord] within another's created world held little allure.

After all, even if Eldrin Chen broke through to the Great Luo Realm, the combat strength of the Imperial Lord [a title for a powerful ruler] within his Earth Immortal World would only be at the level of the Ancient Immortal Realm [the Ancient Immortal realm].

Given their own innate talents, both of them harbored personal hopes of assailing the Ancient Immortal Realm. It was not impossible for them to even glimpse the Great Luo Realm. Naturally, they would not place their hopes upon another's path.

The divine positions of the first batch of deities within the newly World Creation [the act of creating a new world or realm] held no allure for them. Yet, for an ordinary Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to immortality, achieving longevity and great power], it represented a heaven-sent opportunity of immense proportions.

Therefore, the assembled Immortals believed that those who had fallen in battle had, in truth, also received a monumental stroke of fortune.

Contemplating this, the Immortals nodded slightly. Solara then spoke: "Since that is the case, then the Merit Points [a metaphysical currency representing accumulated virtuous deeds and karma] and compensation for our fallen Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for fellow cultivators on the path of cultivation] shall be entrusted to Fellow Daoist Eldrin."

"In time, these Merit Points can be exchanged for rare treasures of Ascending to Immortality [the process and state of transcending mortality to become an immortal being] grade and invested into the nascent World Creation to nurture our fallen comrades. They may also serve as the foundation for crafting Companion Spirit Treasure [a magical artifact that grows and evolves alongside its cultivator master] for these Fellow Daoists."

"Agreed. Let it be settled thus."

Hearing this, all the Immortals nodded once more, voicing no objections. For uninterrupted reading, go to audi novel.com.

Eldrin Chen also inclined his head. Following Solara's proposal, converting the fallen Immortals' Merit Points into treasures and infusing them into his newly opened world seemed a sound course.

Then, the fallen Immortals would receive treasures to further solidify their foundational roots, and they would also have Companion Spirit Treasure nurtured alongside them.

By enhancing the combat prowess of these Immortals, who would serve as pioneers within the Earth Immortal World [a realm or world created and governed by an Earth Immortal cultivator], Eldrin Chen's own strength and Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound and unshakable foundational cultivation base of a powerful cultivator] would correspondingly increase. Thus, he naturally saw no reason to refuse.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, his expression composed as he stated, "Very well. Let it be arranged accordingly."

Following this, the compensation for the Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and ascended to a higher state of existence] who fell in the tribulation and the distribution of Merit Points [a metaphysical "currency" representing good karma or virtuous deeds] were discussed. Once these matters were settled, this affair was brought to a close.

After handling these matters, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to the other two ledgers.

He first distributed the ledger recording everyone's Merit Points among the group, then retrieved the ledger detailing the spoils of this battle, a smile gracing his features as he spoke.

"Although this battle was arduous and our losses were unprecedentedly severe,"

"the treasures we have seized far surpass any previous campaign, making this our most bountiful harvest yet." The gathered Immortals took the ledger, and upon seeing the listed treasures, smiles of genuine delight bloomed on their faces.

While they had a rough estimate of the battle's gains in their hearts, witnessing the detailed catalog within the ledger still evoked a surge of wild joy.

The sheer scale of the plunder was staggering: over five hundred portions of Dao Source [the condensed essence of a cultivator's cultivation base and comprehension of the Dao], more than one thousand five hundred Immortal Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts wielded by Immortals], nearly one thousand copies of Immortal Scripture Ancient Texts [ancient texts containing profound cultivation methods and secrets], and over three thousand portions of Immortal Pill Spiritual Medicine [elixirs of immense potency, capable of greatly enhancing cultivation or healing grievous wounds].

There were also numerous Acquired Spiritual Root [a rare spiritual endowment that can be acquired to enhance one's innate talent], millions upon millions of Immortal Source Spirit Stone [a supreme-grade mineral that stores vast amounts of pure spiritual energy], a staggering three million plus Treasure Ship [massive flying vessels used for transportation and warfare by cultivators], and countless other spiritual rarities and exotic objects.

Among these Dao Source, close to half were of Immortal Rank High Grade [a high level within the Immortal realm] quality. The Immortal Treasures [powerful enchanted artifacts wielded by Immortals], too, were predominantly of heavy upper-grade quality.

After perusing the ledger, the Master of the Dao Palace could not help but exclaim, "With such an abundance of rare treasures and Dao Source, the average haul for each person present here is nearly equivalent to having personally weathered four Great Tribulations [cataclysmic trials of heavenly retribution that cultivators must face to advance]."

"Once we have fully digested the spoils of this war, every surviving Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and ascended to a higher state of existence] will possess combat power sufficient to step into the Eighth to Ninth Layer Ascendant Immortal Realm [the eighth or ninth tier of the Ascendant Immortal cultivation stage, representing immense power]." Original English translation available at audio-novel.com.