Chapter 1476 : A Promise of Supreme Unity

"You flatter me."

Upon hearing this, the assembled Immortals all offered faint smiles. The current Eldrin Chen, who wielded the Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure, possessed combat prowess that ranked among the very pinnacle even within the Earth Immortal Great Perfection realm.

A favor from a powerhouse of such caliber could be considered exceedingly valuable. "This old man was precisely waiting for those words from you."

Zixuan the Daoist [an elder Daoist cultivator] merely smiled slightly before speaking. "In a few more years, this old man will have a matter requiring your assistance." "Oh?"

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback, a flicker of confusion crossing his features.

That Zixuan the Daoist gave a slight nod and continued, "One hundred thousand years from now, this old man will begin the process of coalescing the Taiyi Dao Principle [the foundational principle of the Supreme Unity]. At that time, I will need to ask for your aid in safeguarding the process."

"A breakthrough to the Taiyi Realm [the realm of Supreme Unity, a transcendent state beyond Earth Immortal]?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen immediately revealed an expression of profound shock.

For an Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to immortality] at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection stage, attempting to break through to the Taiyi Realm was no simple feat. Countless Immortals at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection stage had failed in their attempts to assail the Taiyi Realm.

Yet, upon deeper reflection, the notion that Zixuan the Daoist could achieve a breakthrough to the Taiyi Realm seemed almost a matter of inevitable course. Original English translation available at audio . novel . com.

After all, he had cultivated three types of Heaven-Opening Foundation and opened the Eight-Layered Heaven and Earth. With such a foundation and Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound and stable cultivation base accumulated over time], his chances of successfully impacting the Taiyi Realm [the Primordial Unity Realm, a profound cultivation stage] were certainly no less than forty percent.

It had been several million years since Zixuan the Daoist broke through to Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm]. Having accumulated his Deep-Seated Foundation for millions of years, he had likely long since gathered all the necessary Spiritual Object [objects imbued with spiritual energy, used for cultivation breakthroughs] required to attempt the Taiyi Realm.

Thus, it seemed he possessed at least a fifty to sixty percent probability of successfully cultivating the Taiyi Dao Principle [the Dao Principle of Primordial Unity].

However, the present moment was not the time for Dao Tribulation [a heavenly trial faced when advancing one's cultivation]. Attempting to impact the Taiyi Realm now would undoubtedly attract enemies seeking to obstruct his Dao.

While those at the Heavenly Immortal Paragon [the Paragon level of the Heavenly Immortal realm] might not intervene, formidable adversaries at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection and the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm [a transitional state between Earth Immortal and Celestial Immortal] would certainly not sit idly by and watch a new threat rise.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen could not help but inquire, "Do you have confidence, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator]?"

"I possess some measure of confidence," came the reply. "My only concern is that powerful enemies will come to obstruct my Dao, preventing me from focusing on breaking through the realm in peace."

Zixuan the Daoist spoke slowly, then looked at Eldrin Chen with a smile. "Fortunately, you possess two Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure [supreme-grade magical artifacts of immense power]. If you are willing to assist me wholeheartedly in warding off external foes, then this old man can make the attempt."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod.

In truth, he had already formed a rough guess. The reason Zixuan the Daoist planned to attempt his breakthrough in one hundred thousand years was also in preparation for the opening of the Minor Universe [a self-contained pocket dimension or lesser cosmos].

Once he stepped into the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm [a transitional state between the peak of the Earth Immortal realm and the true Celestial Immortal realm], then in the future, when he entered the Minor Universe [a self-contained, smaller-scale cosmos within the greater multiverse], he would have the potential to contend for an Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure [a legendary artifact of supreme power, said to be capable of cleaving open the heavens] or even a Taiyi Rare Treasure [an exceedingly rare and profound treasure associated with the primordial Taiyi force].

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen nodded slightly and said, "Since Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator] intends to make a breakthrough, then I will naturally assist with all my strength." "Excellent."

Zixuan the Daoist laughed heartily and immediately clapped Eldrin Chen on the shoulder.

Although their acquaintance had been brief, his temperament and Eldrin Chen's were remarkably compatible, giving rise to a feeling of regret that they had not met sooner.

However, if that were the only reason, it would not have been enough for him to take such a risk and intervene for Eldrin Chen this time, after all, they had only known each other for one hundred thousand years.

The primary reason for his coming was his regard for Eldrin Chen's reputation. Within the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and perilous sea region in the cultivation world], Eldrin Chen was already a figure of some renown.

With a little inquiry, one would learn that the Abyssal Daoist [a title for Eldrin Chen, referencing his connection to the abyssal or profound] was a man whose word was as solid as gold; that name alone was a sterling guarantee. Not only was Eldrin Chen a person of noble character who would undoubtedly give his all once he gave his word.

Even if he harbored other thoughts in his heart, merely to protect the reputation he had painstakingly built over many years, he would not lightly break a promise he had made.

To break one's word is to see one's reputation vanish in a single day. For millennia thereafter, one would be met with suspicion and wariness, likely unable to make a single true friend, doomed to a lifetime of solitude.

Therefore, entrusting one's back to Eldrin Chen might be safer than entrusting it to some friends known for millions of years. When seeking guardians for a breakthrough, the level of one's cultivation is secondary; absolute trustworthiness is the paramount concern. Otherwise, inviting even a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme expert at the peak of the Heavenly Immortal realm] would be useless. For if that person harbored sinister intentions, would it not be handing over one's very life and fortune into their hands?

With this thought in mind, Zixuan the Daoist sighed with emotion and said, "If this matter succeeds, you and I could become the closest of friends." Having said this, the two of them spoke no more.

Eldrin Chen offered his thanks in turn to the old friends who had come to aid him—Sky Abyss Daoist, Ancient Ruins Yin Lord, and the others—and then settled in to quietly await the emergence of the Crimson Dragon Ancient Cauldron.

Thus, time hurried on, and in the blink of an eye, several years had passed.

Then, one day, a surge of spiritual light erupted over the Setting Sun Sea, followed by a world-shaking Dragon's Roar that echoed across the entire sea.

Immediately after, Lyra Jiang soared into the sky, the Crimson Dragon Ancient Cauldron in hand, appearing like a Nine Heavens Goddess descending into the Immortal Domain while riding a True Dragon. "It is done."

A flicker of joy stirred in Eldrin Chen's heart. Looking at the Crimson Dragon Ancient Cauldron in Lyra Jiang's hand, he could not help but reveal a smile. In the following days, Eldrin Chen hosted a feast atop Verdant Chariot Mountain for all the friends who had come to his aid. This novel is serialized on audio-novel.com. Visit for updates.

Much later, after Zixuan the Daoist had departed, he led Ancient Ruins Yin Lord and the others to a secluded chamber. Within that chamber, the nine Earth Immortal Progenitor of the Chen Clan, Sky Abyss Daoist, and Ancient Ruins Yin Lord sat together in meditation.

Ancient Ruins Yin Lord glanced at the assembled group and spoke directly: "All of you have now broken through to the Middle Stage Earth Immortal. The time has come for us to prepare to make our move."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but look over the group.

He observed that Ancient Ruins Yin Lord's cultivation had already stepped into the Fourth Heaven Earth Immortal, and Sky Abyss Daoist had also broken through to the Middle Stage Earth Immortal.

It was evident that over these years, the cultivation progress of both individuals had been exceptionally swift, though it was likely they had nearly exhausted the gains from the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial faced by cultivators] and their ventures into the Minor Universe [a self-contained pocket dimension or small world].

Considering this, Eldrin Chen spoke: "The time is nearly upon us. However, there are still a considerable number of Ghost Immortal [immortals who have ascended via the ghostly path, often with a yin-aligned constitution] within that Minor Universe. We must learn from past lessons; it would be best to mobilize a contingent of Immortal [beings who have achieved immortality through cultivation] to enter this time."

Ancient Ruins Yin Lord nodded thoughtfully and said, "Your plan to seize the Yang Plane Microcosm [a minor universe aligned with the Yang, or active/masculine, principle] indicates that after conquering the Yin Plane Microcosm [a minor universe aligned with the Yin, or passive/feminine, principle], we will still need to rely on the Yin Plane Microcosm to deploy a grand formation."

"For such a task, a great many hands will be required—at least three hundred Immortal or Ghost Immortal."

Everyone present nodded in agreement. Sky Abyss Daoist's expression turned grave as he stated, "The number of personnel is not the core issue; the crucial point is that they must be individuals of absolute trustworthiness."

"That is simple enough to arrange."

Eldrin Chen, having anticipated this, spoke up: "After the Yin Plane Microcosm is secured, all Immortal who participated in the battle will remain within to construct the formation."

"For at least the next two hundred thousand years, they will not appear within the Immortal Domain [the primary realm where immortals reside]." "Then the matter is settled,"

Ancient Ruins Yin Lord said slowly. He continued, "From my Ancient Ruins Ghost City [a city of ghosts and yin-aligned beings within the Ancient Ruins], I can allocate one hundred Ghost Immortal." After a moment's consideration, Eldrin Chen said, "My Chen Clan will contribute two hundred."

The others gave slight nods of approval. The Chen Immortal Clan currently possessed three hundred and sixty-six Immortal in total. Yet, with the responsibility of governing over thirty sea territories, their manpower was already stretched perilously thin.

Even if the Chen Clan [a prominent cultivation family] handed over the management of all thirty-three sea regions to the Immortal Alliance [a major alliance of immortal cultivators], retaining control only over the key Immortal Islands [primary island strongholds] along with supervisory and accounting duties, mobilizing two hundred Immortals [cultivators who have ascended to immortality] would still stretch them to their absolute limit. Discover more cultivation stories at audio-novel . com.