Chapter 1401 : Reunion of the Verdant Sword

He was merely a Foundation Establishment Cultivator [a cultivator who has established their foundational cultivation base], and naturally, he could not achieve such a feat.

Moreover, even if he possessed the capability, he would not rush to restore those memories immediately.

The memories from the Purple Seal Realm spanned only a little over a century. If the old scenes from a thousand lifetimes of Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth] were to flood forth all at once, which lifetime's memories would then take the lead?

Under such circumstances, a sudden restoration of a millennium's worth of memories could easily lead to a fractured psyche, or even cause the soul to shatter under the unbearable weight.

For the present Eternal Verdancy Chen, his consciousness was anchored by the memories from his previous life in the Purple Seal Realm and his current existence. Naturally, he was unwilling to be immediately overwhelmed by the echoes of countless past selves.

With this thought, Eternal Verdancy Chen gazed at the Verdant Leaf Sword beside him and said with a gentle smile, "Old friend, we meet again."

"*Chime—*"

The Verdant Leaf Sword sang softly in the breeze, seemingly thrilled to be reunited with its original master.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen smiled and said, "Seventh Granduncle, the Old Patriarch is still within my Earth Immortal World [a pocket dimension or personal realm cultivated by an Earth Immortal]. I imagine you two old comrades have much to discuss."

Eternal Verdancy Chen offered a knowing smile and replied, "Your journey through this life is destined to be magnificent. The rise of our clan will surely be an epic tale."

"I shall go see the fourth brother and ask him about the stories of these hundred thousand years."

Eternal Verdancy Chen spoke with a smile and stepped into Eldrin Chen's Earth Immortal World [a personal realm cultivated by an Earth Immortal].

Within that Earth Immortal World, the Old Patriarch [the venerable leader of the clan] saw Eternal Verdancy Chen arrive and revealed a look of astonishment.

He stared at Eternal Verdancy Chen and was stunned for a long while. After a long silence, the two sat quietly beneath an ancient tree. He personally poured a cup of tea for Eternal Verdancy Chen and sighed.

"A hundred thousand years have passed in the blink of an eye. Truly, time flows like an endless river."

"Seventh Brother, do you know, all these years, whenever our clan achieved something new, this old man would go to your graves to tell you that the Chen Clan had soared to greatness."

"Yet I knew you could not hear. You have likely Reincarnation [been reborn into new lives] a thousand times over. I ventured into the Depths of the Netherworld [the profound and shadowy realm of the dead] many times but could never find a trace of you."

All these years, the confidant he had dreamed of seeing again had finally appeared before him.

Eternal Profound Chen felt as if he were dreaming. He held Eternal Verdancy Chen and talked through the night, reminiscing about the Chen Immortal Clan's journey over a hundred thousand years, from its humble beginnings to its transformation into an Immortal Domain Blessed Land [a sacred and prosperous land within the Immortal Domain]. He proudly recounted the past to him.

Though Eldrin Chen was located within Divine Abyss Immortal City, he could still hear the two of them recounting the events of these years. A wave of emotion washed over his heart.

Over a span of one hundred thousand years, the Chen Clan rose from a mere Foundation Establishment Immortal Clan to become a Violet Sanctum, then a Golden Core power, an Infant Soul lineage, and finally a Primordial Spirit Immortal Clan. They even ascended to the Immortal Domain, establishing themselves as the rulers of a Blessed Land that governed an entire region.

They carved their path through thorns and brambles, weathering demonic uprisings, surviving demonic tribulations, quelling monstrous chaos, enduring the Demon-Slayer tribulation, and vanquishing every obstacle in their way to cleanse the world. Ultimately, they rose to prominence by overcoming myriad calamities.

This is a saga of epic grandeur. Across the Myriad Heavens and its countless realms, their story could very well be considered a legend.

"My life, even within the lower realms of the Myriad Heavens, could be called a myth," Eldrin Chen spoke slowly, a trace of emotion coloring his voice.

Exquisite Jiang nodded in agreement upon hearing this, yet a brilliant light shone in her eyes as she could not help but add, "Your life's journey does not end there."

"One day, you and I shall become myths within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain, become Great Encompassing Golden Immortal whose might shakes the Endless Chaos, and perhaps even glimpse the supreme realm of the Path Ancestor Immortal Sage."

Hearing her words, Eldrin Chen felt his heart surge with passion. He gave a slight nod and said, "That day will come."

With that, Eldrin Chen said no more.

He arranged for Eternal Verdancy Chen to cultivate within his Returning Abyss Great World, then settled within the Divine Abyss Immortal City to quietly await the commencement of the Barter Convention.

In this manner, time flowed like a river, and several hundred years passed in the blink of an eye.

Unbeknownst to all, the day for the opening of the Barter Convention had arrived.

This grand auction was held within the Multitude of Immortals Divine Palace that soared above the immortal city. The Multitude of Immortals Divine Palace stood majestically at the city's zenith, composed of thousands of smaller floating Immortal Isles.

These isles drifted amidst the void, wreathed in boundless immortal mists. They exuded an ethereal, otherworldly elegance, yet avoided any hint of gaudiness.

Eldrin Chen, accompanied by Exquisite Jiang, Verdant Consort, and Nyssa Qu, ascended onto one of the floating isles. Heaven Abyss Path Master, along with the masters of Six Stars and Earth Spring, among others, each took their place upon separate islands.

After setting foot on the isle, Eldrin Chen swept his gaze across the surroundings, and a slight frown creased his brow.

He discovered that the surrounding Immortal Isles numbered a staggering three thousand six hundred. Upon nearly every single one, an Earth Immortal Patriarch sat in solemn meditation.

"More than three thousand Earth Immortal [powerful cultivators who have transcended mortality and attained a profound connection with the earthly elements]," he murmured.

Witnessing this spectacle, Eldrin Chen felt a jolt of surprise, and a look of astonishment flickered across his face.

It was crucial to remember that the majority of the seated Earth Immortal Patriarch belonged to the Human Race. Within the vast Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea, which was home to close to twenty thousand Earth Immortal Patriarch, the Human Race accounted for a mere seven thousand or so.

"Nearly half have arrived."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, then turned to Nyssa Qu beside him and said, "Judging by the turnout, this Barter Convention should yield quite a few treasures."

Nyssa Qu nodded thoughtfully. "The next Great Tribulation will be the once-in-ten-million-years Path Tribulation," she remarked.

"All the major Blessed Land across the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea are likely using this auction to stockpile resources, hoping to increase their chances of surviving the Path Tribulation."

As they spoke, from the heart of the three thousand Immortal Isles, a floating Lotus Throne descended gracefully from the Heavenly Vault.

Upon it stood a female immortal of breathtaking beauty, holding a treasure in her hands as she waited in serene stillness.

"It's her."

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered with recognition as he discerned her identity.

This woman was named Jade Stream, the Saintess of the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven and the direct daughter of its Supreme Elder. It was said her cultivation had reached the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm, placing her at the top of the list of the Ten Great Female Immortals of the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea.

Rumor had it that even the Nine Heavens Goddess from the Divine Clan within the Western Essence Grotto-Heaven was only her equal, the two being virtually indistinguishable in terms of combat prowess, beauty, cultivation level, and status.

"Esteemed Fellow Daoists [a respectful term for fellow cultivators]."

As the Lotus Throne [a sacred seat resembling a blooming lotus flower] descended gracefully, the Divine Abyss Saintess slowly opened her eyes, her gaze sweeping over the assembled figures.

After surveying the gathering, she spoke with serene composure, "This Barter Convention [a grand gathering for cultivators to trade rare treasures] shall proceed in two stages. The first is an auction, followed by the Barter Convention itself."

"I shall preside over the auction, which features a total of thirteen thousand six hundred and seventy lots, each of World-Opening Marvel [a classification for treasures of immense power, capable of influencing the foundations of a world] grade."

"As for the Barter Convention, once the auction concludes, you may ascend the platform to conduct your own exchanges."

With these words, the Immortal Maiden Jade Stream waved her sleeve, causing an ancient scroll to unfurl before the assembly. "The first treasure presented today," she announced, "is this."

"The Eightfold Heavenly Dragon Diagram."

The moment the treasure was revealed, many in the audience brightened, their expressions alight with eager anticipation.

This Eightfold Heavenly Dragon Diagram [a mystical painting or scroll depicting eight celestial dragons] was a rare World-Opening Supreme Treasure [a pinnacle-grade treasure of the World-Opening tier]. Legend held it was forged in ancient times by a mighty Ancient Buddha [an enlightened being who has attained Buddhahood in a past age] of a great Buddhist Sect.

To craft this artifact, that Buddhist Sect Ancient Buddha subdued eight Heavenly Dragon [powerful, dragon-like celestial beasts] of the Late Stage Earth Immortal [an advanced realm in the Earth Immortal stage of cultivation] realm, sealing their essences within the ancient diagram.