Chapter 1393 : A Gathering of Immortals

Of course, some Immortal [powerful beings who have transcended mortality] are rather concerned with face, and every ten thousand years they would host a grand and lavish birthday celebration. Eldrin Chen was not such a person; he advocated for simplicity in all things and planned to invite only a few close friends for a simple gathering.

However, Old Granduncle did not see it that way. Thalion Chen believed that as a newly ascended Earth Immortal Blessed Land [a territory sanctified by the presence of an Earth Immortal], the Chen Immortal Clan should take this opportunity to establish connections with the other Blessed Land [sanctified territories] in the surrounding seas.

Moreover, this birthday banquet was not being held solely for Eldrin Chen.

Within the clan, the hundred-thousand-year birth anniversaries of Lyra Jiang, Verdant Consort, and other Earth Immortal [the realm of cultivation above the Nascent Soul stage] were all approaching. Therefore, their celebrations were combined into one, and it was decided to simply host a grand and elaborate event.

"What a lively scene," murmured Eldrin Chen.

As he surveyed Verdant Chariot Mountain, a wave of emotion washed over Eldrin Chen's heart.

The joint birthday celebration for the several Earth Immortal of the Chen Immortal Clan was shaping up to be quite magnificent. It was said that Thalion Chen had invited every single Blessed Land within the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas [a vast maritime region].

Furthermore, every one of the more than one thousand Immortal Clan [clans with at least one Immortal realm cultivator] of varying sizes within the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas, all of whom possessed an Immortal, had received an invitation from the Chen Immortal Clan.

Though the day of the celebration was still a few years away, and the major Blessed Land had not yet arrived, over five hundred Immortal Clan had already come, bringing with them a total of more than eight hundred Immortal to the Abyssal Sea Region.

These Immortal Sect [sects with Immortal realm cultivators] and Immortal Clan had all presented congratulatory gifts, large or small, which together amounted to a rather considerable fortune. Eldrin Chen, however, paid this no mind. Original publication: (audio-novel.com) - The source of this chapter.

He flew all the way to the Grand Hall within Verdant Chariot Mountain and found the Old Granduncle who was there. A faint smile touched his lips as he said, "These past few years, I must thank you, Old Granduncle, for your diligent efforts."

The Old Granduncle gave a slight smile and replied, "A hundred-thousand-year lifespan celebration... In the old days of the Purple Realm, this old man wouldn't have dared to dream of such a thing."

"Who could have imagined that a mere Foundation Establishment minor clan from the Chu Kingdom back then would one day reach such heights?" "For such a grand occasion, how could I not devote myself to its meticulous preparation?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a wave of emotion stir within his heart.

He sighed, a touch of melancholy in his voice. "Truly, no one could have foreseen that the humble Chen Clan of yesteryear would ever walk this path." "Back then, a mere Golden Core Realm Celestial Python Demon King loomed over us like a crushing mountain, and a small sect like the Green Sun Sect was enough to fill our hearts with dread."

"Now, a hundred thousand years have passed. All our enemies from that era have turned to dust. The former Celestial Python Demon King, Xu the Ancient Ancestor of the Green Sun Sect, and others like them have likely undergone a thousand cycles of Reincarnation [the process of being reborn into a new life] by now."

Thalion Chen nodded in agreement, a gentle smile appearing. "If not for you pulling the family forward every step of the way, this old man would have likely walked the wheel of Reincarnation for a thousand lifetimes. How could we have achieved the situation we see today?"

As he spoke, a glimmer of joy shone in the eyes of the Old Granduncle.

As the Progenitor of the Heavenly Dao [the primordial being who embodies and governs the Heavenly Dao, the fundamental natural order] of the Abyssal Grand Realm, the Old Patriarch was the first living being to take form upon its creation.

He was born holding the Heavenly Dao Seal [a divine seal representing authority over the Heavenly Dao], innately wielding the power of Rule Power [the authority to impose and enforce cosmic laws and principles]. His strength was comparable to that of a Seven Tribulation Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has survived seven heavenly tribulations and stands on the threshold of becoming an Earth Immortal]. And with Eldrin Chen, a peerless genius as the master of this grand realm, his future achievements were destined to be truly boundless.

Eldrin Chen was also deeply moved, speaking with a touch of nostalgia, "In my youth, had it not been for your protection of the clan, I might have perished before even beginning my cultivation journey. Such kindness, Eldrin shall never forget."

"Moreover, in our early cultivation years, we supported each other on the path forward. How can it be said that the clan's rise relied solely on my efforts?"

Within the Grand Hall, Eldrin Chen reminisced at length with Old Granduncle about days gone by, before finally returning to the Abyssal Abode of Bliss to continue his secluded cultivation.

Upon returning to the Abyssal Abode of Bliss, Eldrin Chen was surprised to discover that the Black Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron within the abode had advanced further, reaching the realm of a Mid-Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure.

"It seems that within one hundred thousand years, this treasure may ascend to the high-grade."

"With roughly three hundred thousand years of nurturing, it might fully restore its original might." Sensing the power of this World-Opening Treasure, Eldrin Chen murmured to himself.

Given his current strength, he dared not retrieve the Supreme Unity Thunder Abyss Myriad Tribulations Sword for the foreseeable future, nor did he possess the power to wield it. Therefore, for a long time to come, the two World-Suppressing Cauldrons derived from the Nine Dragons Ancient Cauldron would likely remain his trump cards. Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen inquired of Lyra Jiang, "Is the Crimson Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron being nurtured within the Setting Sun Blessed Land?"

"It is."

Lyra Jiang nodded, then added, "However, the Setting Sun Sea still requires an Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to the Earth Immortal realm, a powerful existence] to guard it." "I understand."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, indicating he would arrange the matter.

Time flowed like a river, and in the blink of an eye, several years had passed in haste.

As the day of Eldrin Chen's one hundred thousandth birthday drew ever nearer, more and more Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and achieved a higher state of existence] arrived in the Abyssal Sea Region. Finally, on the very day the longevity banquet was to be held, the first Earth Immortal Progenitor [a supreme cultivator who has merged their being with the laws of the world, a pinnacle existence] began to arrive.

The first Earth Immortal Progenitor to arrive was an acquaintance of Eldrin Chen's, the Earth Spring Ancient Ancestor, an Early Stage Earth Immortal.

The Earth Spring Ancient Ancestor was exceedingly courteous, presenting a gift of a Supreme Grade Immortal Herb [a plant of the highest spiritual quality, capable of greatly aiding cultivation] and saying with a beaming smile, "Congratulations, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator]. This humble Daoist wishes you boundless immortal longevity and the eternal endurance of your Great Dao [the supreme path or principle one cultivates and embodies]."

"Brother Earth Spring, you are too generous."

Eldrin Chen offered a slight smile and then gestured for his disciples and clansmen to receive and entertain the Earth Spring Ancient Ancestor. Read, share, and discuss at audio–novel.com.

Following the Earth Spring Ancient Ancestor, several other old friends arrived in succession. They were Ancient Ruins Yin Lord, Sky Abyss Daoist, Skywind Ancient Ancestor, and others, all of whom presented their congratulatory gifts with utmost courtesy.

Eldrin Chen had his disciples and clansmen accept each gift one by one, recording them meticulously in the ledgers to be reciprocated in due time.

The Verdant Stream Ancient Sect also sent several representatives. The Patriarch of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect came in person, bearing a rare and precious gift of great value.

After them, a group of deities from the Divine Race [a race of beings born from natural laws or celestial phenomena, possessing great power] arrived together. Among them was one familiar to Eldrin Chen—the Supreme Profound Deity, with whom he had once fought side by side.

At this moment, upon meeting Eldrin Chen, Supreme Profound Deity immediately presented a gift and said with a smile, "It has been many years. I heard you have stepped into the Forbidden Realm [a legendary and perilous state of cultivation], truly an achievement that fills me with admiration."

"You are too kind," Eldrin Chen replied courteously. "Brother Taixuan's breakthrough to the Middle Stage Earth Immortal [the middle stage of the Earth Immortal realm, a powerful state of being] is what truly heralds a boundless future."

While exchanging pleasantries, Eldrin Chen swept his divine sense over the gifts. He noted that the offerings from the several Earth Immortal [powerful cultivators who have attained a profound connection with the earth] of the Divine Race were neither too lavish nor too meager. Only Supreme Profound Deity had brought a truly significant gift.

This weighty gift was exceedingly precious—a stalk of the Heaven-Opening Immortal Medicine, the 'Supreme Profound Herb' [a legendary herb of supreme rarity and potency]. Its value was comparable to that of a World-Opening Treasure [a treasure of immense power capable of shaping realms]. Clearly, Supreme Profound Deity, seeing that Eldrin Chen had broken through to Earth Immortal, had come to curry favor.

However, Eldrin Chen had no intention of forming a deep bond with this individual.

During the battle at the Celestial Demon Sea, this Supreme Profound Deity had only joined the fray when victory seemed assured. Later, believing the Abyssal Sea Region could not withstand Thousand Dragons Lake, he had stood by and watched as the Abyssal Sea Region faced the enemy alone.

Such a person might be suitable for casual association, but in a moment of true crisis, he would undoubtedly prove unreliable. Therefore, deep friendship was out of the question.

Returning to the matter at hand, Eldrin Chen exchanged a few more polite words with the Earth Immortal from the Divine Race and welcomed several more Earth Immortal Progenitor [venerable founders who have reached the Earth Immortal realm] before turning to Sylas Ye beside him. "How many have yet to arrive?"

Sylas Ye clasped his hands respectfully and replied, "Nine Blessed Land [realms of exceptional spiritual abundance and fortune] have arrived, comprising a total of seventeen Earth Immortal." For the best reading experience, visit @udio-novel.com.