Chapter 1418 : Realms of Ascendant Sovereigns

Within the Abyssal Grand Realm [the supreme domain of the Abyssal Emperor], the Celestial Progenitor was naturally Thalion Chen, while the Earthly Progenitor was Seventh Granduncle Changqing Chen.

Among the Six Heavens, three old acquaintances held dominion: Riverlord Chang, Caspian Chen, and Star Palace Master.

Among them, Riverlord Chang held the rank of 'Six Heavens Abyssal Grotto Imperial Lord' [Lord of the Six Heavens Abyssal Grotto]. Star Palace Master governed the Starry Heavens [the Celestial Domain of Stars] and bore the title 'Six Heavens Star Emperor' [Star Emperor of the Six Heavens], a position of immense and peerless dignity.

As a scion of the Chen Clan, Caspian Chen held the Imperial Lord Rank [the sovereign rank of an Imperial Lord] over Longevity Heaven [the Heaven of Eternal Life], titled 'Six Heavens Eternal Life Emperor' [Eternal Life Emperor of the Six Heavens].

Of the Seven Realms, five were governed by old acquaintances: the Thunder Abyss Realm, the Southern Separation Realm, the Northern Abyss Realm, the Frost Soul Realm, and the Eastern Splendor Realm.

The Thunder Abyss Realm was ruled by Thunder Tribulation Deity, the Southern Separation Realm by Glazed Palace Master, and the sovereignty of the Northern Abyss Realm fell to Peng the Roc Demon Sage. The Frost Soul Realm was under the dominion of the Master of the Drifting Snow Palace, while the named disciple Seraphina Su took lordship over the Eastern Splendor Realm.

The remaining domains—Aurora Heaven, Pure Yang Heaven, Ethereal Cosmos Heaven, Western Pole Realm, and Gale World—all remained masterless, inhabited only by the five deities who acted as stewards, wielding the Primordial Source [the foundational essence of creation] treasures on behalf of Heaven. Among these three heavens and two realms, Eldrin Chen had reserved the Gale World for Skywind the Daoist. In his heart, he understood clearly that given Skywind the Daoist's foundational cultivation, further advancement in this lifetime was ultimately beyond reach.

Of the remaining four realms, Eldrin Chen intended to leave the positions of Imperial Lord vacant, reserved for future elders of the clan who might return, like Changqing Chen, or other close companions from his past.

Furthermore, among the Five Poles True Spirits [the Five Cardinal Direction True Spirits], three had already assumed their positions. Xuan Qingyi had transformed into the Azure Dragon True Spirit [the True Spirit of the Azure Dragon of the East], the Separated Flame Phoenix had become the Fire Phoenix True Spirit [the True Spirit of the Fire Phoenix of the South], and Ancestor Black Tortoise had manifested as the Black Tortoise True Spirit [the True Spirit of the Black Tortoise of the North].

The only thing that surprised Eldrin Chen was that Kunxuan the Daoist had not managed to secure an Imperial Lord Rank. Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio novel.com.

As one of the oldest Immortals within the Immortal Alliance, Eldrin Chen had always held a particular regard for this individual. At the moment of their spiritual genesis, their Primordial Source [the foundational spiritual essence of a being] was exceptionally profound, ranking among the very pinnacle of the myriad deities.

Yet, who could have foreseen that in the final contest for the Imperial Lord Rank, this individual would suffer three consecutive defeats, ultimately missing the opportunity to seize the destiny of an Imperial Lord.

"The Six Heavens and Seven Realms, lacking the Ancient Realm of Central Earth."

"Perhaps the failure of Kunxuan the Daoist, whose destiny was wholly aligned with the element of Earth, was to be expected."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly to himself, then finally shook his head.

A profound intuition stirred within him: had he succeeded in opening fourteen layers of heaven and earth, transforming them into the Six Heavens and Eight Realms, then Kunxuan the Daoist would undoubtedly have secured a position among the Imperial Lord Rank.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen shook his head once more. "There is no need for haste," he declared. "After I break through to the Heaven Immortal realm and solidify my foundation, I shall undertake World Creation [the act of forging new worlds or realms] once more. The path to becoming Kunxuan the Dao Venerable remains open."

Having settled his thoughts, Eldrin Chen let the matter rest.

He channeled his Mana [the refined spiritual energy used to power arts and techniques] and discovered that, bolstered by the myriad blessings of the Imperial Lords, the thirteen Primordial Source Treasures had begun to ceaselessly draw upon the dimensional Void Power. The Heaven and Earth Origin [the primordial essence of creation] within him was gradually swelling and growing more potent.

And in this process, the vital energy [the life-force and spiritual power within a cultivator's body] within his body had also increased, almost imperceptibly.

"Having refined the Dao Source [the primordial source of the Dao, the fundamental principle of existence] earlier, the Primordial Qi [the foundational energy of creation] within me has accumulated significantly." "The Primordial Qi within my Earth Immortal World [the inner world of an Earth Immortal cultivator] is already more than half full. At this cultivation speed, a breakthrough should be possible in roughly fifty thousand years."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, then slowly opened his eyes.

Without further delay, he transformed into a streak of Swiftflight Light [a high-speed flight technique] and soared towards the Abyssal Sea Region.

For this journey, Eldrin Chen did not head directly to the Violet Flame Abode of Bliss. Instead, he first visited the Wei Sea Dragon Palace and the Great Wilderness Celestial Alligator Clan Abode of Bliss.

Upon arrival, he found, as expected, that both Blessed Lands [realms of concentrated spiritual energy and natural blessings] were completely empty. Clearly, the entire Blessed Lands had been taken away by the Earth Immortals [cultivators who have ascended to the Earth Immortal realm] left behind by the two clans and hidden within the Endless Void.

This outcome was, in truth, anticipated. For any Blessed Land, upon discovering the fall of their Earth Immortal Progenitor [the founding Earth Immortal ancestor of a clan or sect] and other powerful members...

...the immediate course of action is always to withdraw their Blessed Land into an Earth Immortal World, then conceal it within the Void [the formless, empty space between realms], awaiting further intelligence before deciding their next move.

"With these two Blessed Lands now hidden, they likely will not emerge again until the Dao Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial or epoch-ending calamity] descends."

"Best to proceed to the Violet Flame Abode of Bliss first and digest the gains from this journey."

With these words, Eldrin Chen arrived within the Violet Flame Abode of Bliss.

Given Eldrin Chen's current standing, the moment he arrived at the Violet Flame Abode of Bliss, he was immediately received with the utmost hospitality.

Tianyan the Ancient Ancestor arrived together with a woman of breathtaking beauty and, with exceptional courtesy, escorted him into the Grand Hall. He introduced them to Eldrin Chen: "This is the master of our Violet Flame Abode of Bliss, Violet Flame Divine Lord." "And this is Fellow Daoist Eldrin from the Abyssal Abode of Bliss."

Through Tianyan the Ancient Ancestor's introductions, Eldrin Chen gradually came to understand the identities of the two.

This Violet Flame Abode of Bliss lineage possessed only two Earth Immortal [powerful cultivators who have ascended to a profound, earth-bound immortal state], yet it was one of the most renowned Blessed Land [a place of immense spiritual energy and natural fortune] within the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea.

These two Earth Immortal were Violet Flame Divine Lord and Tianyan the Ancient Ancestor. Violet Flame Divine Lord's cultivation had reached the Eighth Level Earth Immortal realm, making her one of the famous female immortals of the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea and, moreover, an Eighth Rank High Grade Alchemist [a master of crafting spiritual elixirs]. In his previous life, Tianyan the Ancient Ancestor had been Violet Flame Divine Lord's younger brother. After his reincarnation and subsequent Ascending to Immortality [achieving immortality through cultivation], it was only with Violet Flame Divine Lord's support that he managed to cultivate to the Earth Immortal Realm.

Now, between the two of them, one was a mid-grade Eighth Rank Artificer [a master craftsman of magical artifacts], and the other was an Eighth Rank High Grade Alchemist. Their reputations resonated powerfully throughout the entire Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea. Published by audi novel.com. All rights reserved.

It was said they possessed unique techniques for Alchemy [elixir crafting] and Artifact Forging [artifact creation], and they occupied the Violet Flame Abode of Bliss, a top-grade Blessed Land. Their collective wealth was rumored to surpass even that of the Thousand Dragons Lake Blessed Land.

Having briefly recalled the circumstances of the Violet Flame Abode of Bliss, Eldrin Chen spoke: "To speak plainly, the reason for my visit today is to seek your assistance."

"Oh?"

Violet Flame Divine Lord's eyes flickered slightly. "I have heard that Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator] is not only formidable in cultivation but also highly skilled in the arts of Alchemy and Artifact Forging. I presume your purpose is not to seek elixirs."

"Could it be you've come to lease the Fire Vein [a location rich in fire-aspected spiritual energy]?" "Your discernment is keen, Immortal Maiden [a respectful title for a powerful female cultivator]."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod before speaking. "In recent times, I have slain several Demon Race Earth Immortal [powerful demon cultivators who have attained the Earth Immortal realm], intending to refine their remains into a few treasures."

Violet Flame Divine Lord nodded in return, a smile gracing her lips. "With Fellow Daoist [a common respectful term for a cultivator] Eldrin's cultivation level, an ordinary Heaven-Opening Marvel [a rare and powerful spiritual material] could likely be refined without needing to lease an Earth Vein [a concentrated node of earth-aspected spiritual energy]. It seems the Demon Race Earth Immortal you slew were of no common origin."

Eldrin Chen acknowledged this with another nod. "The truth of this matter cannot remain hidden for long, so I may as well share it with you now. I, along with several other Fellow Daoist, joined forces to hunt down and kill the Patriarch of the Alligator Clan and the Dragon Lord of Wei Sea."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the two listeners shifted subtly, a flicker of astonishment passing through their eyes.

They exchanged a glance. Finally, Violet Flame Immortal Maiden drew a deep breath and said, "In years past, the father of the Dragon Lord of Wei Sea fell, sacrificing himself for the breakthrough of the Dragon King of the Western Abyss."

"If that is so," she continued, "then the Western Abyss Dragon Palace [a powerful dragon clan's domain] owes that individual a karmic debt. Given the Dragon King of the Western Abyss's current status as a Heaven Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to the Heavenly Immortal realm], he would certainly not deign to act against you personally. However, the other powerful figures within the Western Abyss Dragon Palace would likely not pass up an opportunity to strike if one presented itself."

Eldrin Chen nodded once more. "At present, the Western Abyss Dragon Palace has only recently established its Grotto-Heaven [a superior, self-contained pocket realm for cultivation]. Their foundation is not yet secure, so I doubt they would dare to act recklessly."

"Furthermore," he added, his tone calm yet firm, "as long as the Dragon King of the Western Abyss does not intervene personally, it is unlikely the forces of the Western Abyss Dragon Palace could subdue me."

"That is also true."

Violet Flame Immortal Maiden [the immortal maiden known for her mastery of violet-hued flames] gave a slight nod, yet a subtle flicker stirred within the depths of her eyes. Original English translation available at audio-novel`com.