Chapter 1396 : A Reaper in the Celestial War

Unbound by the fetters of an Immortal Clan, he wandered the Great Tribulation [the cataclysmic conflict marking the end of a cosmic cycle] with Luna Yue by his side. Wherever great battles raged, he would appear upon that battlefield, judging the situation. If the fight turned against them, he would simply take Luna Yue and flee.

Stepping into the Great Tribulation with such freedom, Caelan Chen's harvest was astonishingly vast. From the start of the war until now, he had slain over ten Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators on the very cusp of the Earth Immortal realm], including one true Early Stage Earth Immortal.

By now, Caelan Chen's cultivation had ascended to the Half-Step Earth Immortal realm. Both his physical body and his comprehension of the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles governing reality] had reached the profound Heaven-Opening Realm.

His foundational power resided roughly within the domain of an Eight-Calamity Immortal, yet he had refined and mastered eighteen Vast Sea Divine Pearl.

Relying on these eighteen Vast Sea Divine Pearl, Caelan Chen's combat prowess even surpassed that of some Ninth Tribulation Immortal. This was the very reason he could reap such bountiful rewards within the Great Tribulation.

From what Eldrin Chen knew, Caelan Chen had also obtained five World-Opening Spiritual Root [spiritual treasures of immense power, said to aid in opening one's inner world]. Thus, the greatest obstacle to his future breakthrough into the Earth Immortal Realm was essentially resolved. In comparison, his eldest son, Xander Chen, fighting and struggling all the way, had secured only a single World-Opening Spiritual Root—his fortune paled in comparison.

Beyond his three sons, the fourth child, Xander Qing Chen, had also achieved extraordinary heights. She was the child of Eldrin Chen and Verdant Consort, inheriting the prodigious talents of two parents with a Great Luo Foundation [a legendary, supremely stable cultivation foundation]. Her innate gifts were truly exceptional.

Ever since attaining the Childlike Crimson Heart [a constitution of pure intent and unclouded perception], Xander Qing Chen had ventured deep into the Boundless Sea Region to plunge herself into the tribulation.

Through the wars to this day, Xander Qing Chen's cultivation had also stepped into the realm of an Eight-Calamity Immortal, merely a single step away from the Nine Tribulations Immortal Realm.

"The eldest's Great Dao heart is resolute. The second is backed by the Celestial Court. The third possesses peerless combat power within his realm. Xander Qing's talent and intellect are second to none. Having forged the Childlike Crimson Heart, her temperament and comprehension are flawless and complete." Join our community of readers at audio-novel.com (official site).

"It seems I can rest easy about these children from now on," Eldrin Chen sighed inwardly. As a father, he had been prepared to offer his full support at the critical junctures of their paths. Just as parents in a past life might arrange marriages for their children, Eldrin Chen had intended to lend his utmost aid in securing their World-Opening Spiritual Root [a legendary spiritual root that grants the potential to open one's own inner world].

But now, the second son had the backing of a powerful patron. The third son, myself, had gathered his own World-Opening Spiritual Root. The eldest also held one in his possession. And the fourth, Xander Qing Chen, had seized two during the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic event of heavenly retribution and profound change].

Viewed thus, he only needed to prepare another five or six. This pressure had been greatly alleviated.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen looked at the present Xander Dao Chen and said, "This time you and your wife have returned, stay with the clan for a few more days." "Spend more time reconnecting with your siblings. In the future, it may be tens of thousands of years before you can all gather like this again."

Upon hearing this, Xander Dao Chen gave a slight nod. "As you wish, Father."

Eldrin Chen nodded in return. These children were now fully grown, often journeying to distant corners of the Immortal Domain [the vast realm where immortals and cultivators dwell].

Though they would return periodically to visit myself, gatherings as complete as this one were becoming increasingly rare.

Eldrin Chen understood clearly in his heart that this was inevitable.

As a father, Eldrin Chen could not bear to see his children grow weak under his shelter. Therefore, he had released them from beneath his own wings, granting them the boundless skies of the Immortal Domain so they might forge their own paths and grow through their own trials.

Now, it seemed the decision Eldrin Chen had made was not wrong. Yet the Immortal Domain was limitlessly vast. Even for an Immortal [a being who has achieved immortality through cultivation], returning from across the Boundless Sea Region [a specific, immense oceanic expanse within the Immortal Domain] required an exceedingly long span of time.

It was foreseeable that unless these children advanced their cultivation to the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of celestial immortals, capable of defying the heavens] and gained the power to tear through the Void [the fabric of space itself] to instantly traverse the vast distances of the Boundless Sea Region [a legendary, near-infinite expanse of chaotic seas], they would inevitably spend far more time apart than together.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to Melody Lu, who stood beside Xander Dao Chen. After all these years, Melody Lu's cultivation had also ascended to the domain of a Seven Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has survived seven heavenly tribulations].

Her pair of Dual Pupils [a legendary innate physique granting profound and mysterious ocular powers] had grown increasingly formidable, likely powerful enough to suppress and slay even an Early Stage Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power is rooted in the profound laws of the earth].

Thinking this, he gave a slight, approving nod. "Over these years, you have taken good care of our Second Son."

"Caring for my Husband is my duty and joy," Melody Lu replied with a graceful bow, her tone respectful yet poised. Eldrin Chen nodded once more, finding no need for further words on the matter.

Seeing this, Xander Dao Chen spoke up. "Father, my return today is not only to celebrate your longevity but also to fulfill a mandate from the Celestial Court [the supreme heavenly bureaucracy governing immortals]. I bear something they wish to present to you."

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered with interest as a celestial general approached, bearing a white jade tray.

Xander Dao Chen took the tray and presented it to Eldrin Chen. "This is an edict of appointment to the rank of Divine Lord [a prestigious title and office within the Celestial Court], conferred by the Celestial Court."

Eldrin Chen lowered his gaze to inspect the white jade tray. Upon it rested three distinct items.

On the left lay a simple, ancient golden edict [a formal decree or proclamation], while on the right rested a white jade seal. Between them was a set of supremely dignified purple robes.

Among these three treasures, upon the white jade seal was inscribed a line of large characters: "《Eldrin, the Dragon-Slaying Deity》".

"The Divine Lord's Edict, the Abyssal Seal, and the Purple Ribbon Immortal Robes," Eldrin Chen murmured, his gaze sharpening with focus.

He understood that these three sacred objects constituted the official decree of appointment from the Western Abyss Celestial Court [the celestial administration governing the Western Abyss region] for him.

Generally, within the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea, Human Race cultivators who have attained the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of an Earth Immortal, a powerful terrestrial immortal], along with certain members of the Hundred Spirit Immortal Races [a collective term for various immortal spirit races] who are friendly towards humanity, would be enfeoffed as Divine Lord [a title for a deity or divine lord] by the Western Abyss Celestial Court.

However, as the saying goes, 'In the Immortal Dao, purple is the most noble color.' Within the Celestial Court [the celestial administration], purple also represents the most prestigious rank of enfeoffment. Immerse yourself in the complete world at www . audio-novel.com.

Only the most elite Earth Immortal Progenitor [a progenitor-level Earth Immortal, a founder of a lineage] would be granted the Purple Ribbon Immortal Robes. That Eldrin Chen received such an appointment clearly indicated he was highly regarded by the Western Abyss Celestial Court.

Of the remaining two items, the Divine Lord's Edict could be used to command the Celestial Soldiers and Generals [the celestial army of the Celestial Court], theoretically allowing the mobilization of up to one thousand troops.

The Abyssal Seal was also extraordinary. This artifact contained within it the training methods for the Celestial Soldiers and Generals.

With this seal in his possession, Eldrin Chen could, at most, train up to ten thousand Celestial Soldiers and Generals.

Of course, this seal only provides the training method and the authority to train Celestial Soldiers and Generals [elite, specially trained immortal warriors], not the required resources or the various costs involved. Ultimately, how many Celestial Soldiers and Generals Eldrin Chen can train, and the true strength of those he does train, will depend entirely on whether he is willing to invest the resources and expend the effort and manpower required.

From what Eldrin Chen knew, within the entire Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and perilous region of the immortal realms], there were almost none who could train their Celestial Soldiers and Generals to their full authorized complement.

Even a top-tier Blessed Land [a realm of concentrated spiritual energy and profound natural laws] like the Leaf Ruins Divine Sea was said to have trained only three thousand Celestial Soldiers and Generals before ceasing further recruitment.

This was because Celestial Soldiers and Generals were far too resource-intensive. The cultivation resources they required, along with the immortal metals and divine materials needed to forge their weapons and armor, represented a staggering expenditure.

With that amount of wealth, one was often better off purchasing rare treasures in an attempt to advance one's own cultivation realm, rather than pouring it into training Celestial Soldiers and Generals.

Only those Earth Immortal [progenitors who have established their own foundational world] and Heaven Immortal [immortals who have ascended to a higher celestial plane] who had lived for tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of years, yet found their own cultivation progress permanently stalled, would invest in raising large numbers of Celestial Soldiers and Generals. For them, it was a way to bolster the military might and Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound, unshakable foundation of a power] of their Blessed Land.

Regardless, receiving this official appointment from the Celestial Court [the supreme governing body of the heavens] signified that Eldrin Chen had taken his first step into the middle-to-upper echelons of power within the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea. Henceforth, leveraging the influence of the Celestial Court, he would also be able to procure certain resources scarce within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [his own celestial territory]. This was undoubtedly a favorable development.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen instructed his attendants to store the three treasures safely. He then nodded and said, "This grand banquet also celebrates your mother's one hundred thousand year longevity. You should go and see her." This novel is serialized on audi novel.com. Visit for updates.