Chapter 1380 : A Thousand Immortal Lights Bloom

After settling the tribulation-fallen Immortals, Eldrin Chen swept his sleeve once more, unleashing over a thousand streaks of Immortal Radiance [a radiant light signifying immortal power].

These thousand-plus streaks of light were, in fact, over a thousand Immortal Artifacts [enchanted objects of immortal grade] and rare wonders. The lowest among them were of immortal-grade rarity, with over a dozen even reaching the level of Supreme-Grade Immortal Artifacts [the pinnacle grade of immortal artifacts].

Such a vast quantity of divine objects partly consisted of compensation and assets for the fallen tribulation Immortals, but the greater portion was what Eldrin Chen himself infused into the world.

As the World-Creating Divine Spirit [the primordial divine being who shaped this world] and World-Opening Patriarch [the founding ancestor who opened this realm] of this Earth Immortal World [a world anchored and sustained by an Earth Immortal], investing resources to nurture its living beings was the most natural course of action.

After all, as the power of this world grew, it would in turn provide Eldrin Chen with more of the world's vital force [the fundamental energy of heaven and earth].

To infuse the world with over a thousand Immortal Artifacts in one go, including over a dozen Supreme-Grade Immortal Artifacts, was a staggering, monumental feat. Many Earth Immortals [immortals who have merged their essence with a world] in the mid to late stages of their cultivation might not be capable of such generosity.

It was only because Eldrin Chen presided over the Immortal Alliance [a coalition of immortal forces] and had slain vast numbers of Demon Immortals [immortals who follow a demonic path] and Divine Spiritss [beings of innate divine nature] in several great wars that he could produce such a bounty at once.

Beyond the treasures Eldrin Chen invested, the world born from this Primordial Chaos Unfolding [the event of a primordial chaos giving birth to a new cosmos] had also spontaneously generated many treasures of its own.

With a sweeping glance, Eldrin Chen discerned that over a thousand immortal-grade rare wonders had already been born, with several times that number still gestating within the world's womb.

Furthermore, within many of the special blessed lands, as Eldrin Chen's own cultivation advanced and the world's foundational essence grew ever more profound, Immortal Artifacts and even World-Opening Marvels [miraculous objects born at the dawn of a world's creation] would gradually be conceived and brought forth.

Among these treasures, the most precious numbered twenty. Though they had not yet fully manifested, Eldrin Chen had deduced their likely origins.

These twenty treasures, still in the process of formation, each represented one of the twenty Supreme Authority [the ultimate powers governing the cosmos].

They were further categorized into Heaven and Earth Treasures, True Spirit Ancient Treasures, the Six Heavens Imperial Weapon [weapons of imperial majesty], and the Seven Realms Imperial Artifacts.

The Heaven and Earth Treasures, born from the Polarity Dual Energy [the primordial energies of heaven and earth], were the Heavenly Path Seal and the Earthly Path Disc. These two supreme treasures respectively embodied the authority over the heavens and the earth.

To wield these two treasures was to become the Heaven and Earth Second Ancestor [the sovereign who commands the authority of both heaven and earth].

There were five True Spirit Ancient Treasures. These were the Companion Spiritual Treasure [a treasure born alongside and intrinsically linked to a specific being] of five World-Opening True Spirit [primordial spirits that participated in the world's creation]. They were: the Fire Phoenix Furnace, the Azure Dragon Pearl, the White Tiger Blade, the Black Tortoise Armor, and the Qilin Cauldron.

The Six Heavens Imperial Weapon were the Abyssal Grotto Pot, the Primordial Solar Seal, the Stellar Pearl, the Void Cosmos Mirror, the Aurora Vase, and the Longevity Ancient Tree.

The Seven Realms Imperial Artifacts comprised the Thunder Abyss Bell, the Frost Soul Sword, the Gale Wind Banner, the Southern Solar Fire Jade, the Northern Dark Sea Diagram, the Western Heaven Ancient Pennant, and the Eastern Pole Heavenly Halberd.

Though not yet fully born, these twenty supreme treasures were the primordial artifacts formed from the very essence of this world.

Such treasures, embodiments of cosmic authority, would see their might grow in tandem with the gradual strengthening of the World's Origin [the foundational spiritual essence from which the world was born].

Given the foundation of Eldrin Chen, if his cultivation were to one day reach the Celestial Immortal Realm [the realm of celestial beings], these twenty supreme treasures would all advance to the grade of World-Opening Supreme Treasure [a treasure capable of assisting in the creation of a new world].

The most supreme among them, the Heaven and Earth treasures, could even ascend to the domain of Primordial Unity Immortal Weapon [an immortal weapon of the highest primordial unity grade].

If Eldrin Chen were willing to fuse them with Innate Energy [the primordial energy present at the dawn of creation], it would even be possible for them to evolve into Innate Treasure [a treasure born from the innate energies of the cosmos].

"The various Divine Spirits [divine beings born from the world's essence] require time to gestate and manifest."

"The twenty World's Origin [the foundational essence of a world] treasures also need sufficient time to nurture and mature; this is not a matter to be rushed."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, then retrieved several Soul-Gathering Pearl [magical orbs that collect and preserve wandering souls].

These pearls contained the soul essences of Eternal Profound Chen, Vast Righteousness True Lord, Long River Path Master, and Silas Chen, among others.

After all these years, their souls had been mended, their consciousness restored to a degree. They were ready to be sent into Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth] for a new life.

Now, Eldrin Chen intended to place them all within the world he had created, yet he spoke first.

"I have now completed the World-Opening [the act of creating a new world]. Within this Earth Immortal World [a world created and governed by an Earth Immortal], there are several Imperial Lord Rank [destinies or positions of an Imperial Lord's caliber]."

"This time, I wish to seek your opinions. If you are willing to reincarnate within my Earth Immortal World [the world I have personally created and govern], I can secure for you a Imperial Lord Rank [a destiny of becoming a sovereign lord within that world]."

"If you are unwilling, after the Great Tribulation [the impending cosmic calamity], I shall guide you into the Reincarnation [the cycle of rebirth], and I will also have significant gifts to bestow upon you."

Upon hearing this, the four individuals fell into a contemplative silence.

After a moment, Old Granduncle smiled gently, his expression one of contentment. "My talent is ordinary," he said. "Even with another lifetime of cultivation, I fear I would find it difficult to achieve the Great Path [the pinnacle of the cultivation journey]."

"Henceforth, I shall remain within the world you have forged, tending to its myriad mundane affairs for you."

Eldrin Chen returned the smile and spoke, "You, Old Granduncle, have journeyed by my side for many years. From this day forward, the governance of this great world shall rely upon your wise stewardship."

With those words, Eldrin Chen waved his sleeve, sending Eternal Profound Chen into the depths of the Returning Abyss Great World.

Behold, the Old Granduncle's soul emerged, ascending into the boundless Heavenly Vault [the celestial dome of the heavens]. There, it merged with the Heavenly Path Origin [the primordial source of the Heavenly Dao, the cosmic order], intertwining its essence with the nascent power of the Heavenly Path Seal [the divine seal representing the authority of the Heavenly Dao].

The nascent deities, still in the process of formation, sensed this event. They immediately understood that the position of the Ancestor of Heavenly Path [the progenitor and guardian of the Heavenly Dao] had now been filled.

Eternal Profound Chen had become the Heaven-ordained Path Ancestor. This was a decree from the World-Opening [the realm of the World-Opening Patriarch, the creator of this cosmos] Ancestor, the Creator God himself—an immutable mandate that none could contest or defy.

Seeing this, Long River Path Lord also spoke up: "With this old man's foundation, even if I reincarnate several more times, I fear I would only reach the Ascendant Immortal Realm at best. To advance a single step further would be fraught with immense difficulty."

"Henceforth, I shall simply be a carefree Immortal within the great world you have opened, Fellow Daoist."

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile and replied, "Before I achieved the Path, Senior, you repeatedly offered me guidance and support. How could this junior dare forget such profound kindness?"

As his words faded, Eldrin Chen waved his sleeve. The soul of Long River Path Lord soared into the Great Tribulation [the supreme cosmic fate governing all existence], entering the place where Grotto Abyss Heaven was gestating. There, his soul began to merge and intertwine with the nascent Abyssal Grotto Pot [a primordial vessel of immense power, destined to become a supreme treasure].

"Thus, the position of Six Heavens Cavernous Abyss Imperial Lord [a supreme celestial ruler governing six heavenly realms] already has its master."

Across the heavens and the earth, the other nascent Divine Spirits [innate beings of immense power, born from the fabric of creation itself] could not help but feel a sense of urgency.

Though the world Eldrin Chen had opened was vast, the Imperial Lord Rank [the supreme celestial mandates and stations of power] were ultimately finite in number. Like planting radishes where each gets its own hole, there were only thirteen such exalted stations in total.

Now that one was taken, of the remaining twelve Imperial Lord Rank, six of these celestial mandates had been temporarily reserved by Eldrin Chen, prioritized for his closest kin and confidants.

That left only six for the others to contend for.

Even as they were among the first batch of Divine Spirits born within this heaven and earth, vying for these six remaining stations would likely be no easy feat.

Beyond these, the identities of the five World-Opening True Spirit [primordial beings born with the world] were claimed by Blazing Phoenix, Black Tortoise Patriarch, and Mysterious Verdant Robe respectively.

As for the remaining two World-Opening True Spirit—the White Tiger [mythical beast of the west] and the Qilin [auspicious mythical beast]—only those with the pure bloodlines of these respective beasts would be qualified to reincarnate into them.

As for the status of the Primogenitor of the Earthly Path [the foundational ancestor of the earthly cultivation path], its rank was supremely exalted and would certainly not be granted lightly.

With these thoughts, the various Divine Spirits [powerful spiritual entities] could only settle their minds and wait.

They dared not manifest their forms prematurely before their gestation was utterly complete, lest their foundations remain insufficient, making it impossible to seize the Mandate of Heaven.

Meanwhile, within the Soul-Gathering Pearl [an artifact for containing and nurturing souls] held by Eldrin Chen, only the souls of Silas Chen and Vast Righteousness True Lord remained.

Sensing the vast, burgeoning world within Eldrin Chen, Vast Righteousness True Lord spoke with profound satisfaction, "I have slumbered for mere tens of thousands of years, yet I never imagined you would cultivate to such a realm."

"Such a Path Fruit [the culmination and proof of one's cultivation journey]... it brings me great joy."