Chapter 1006 : A Legacy Forged in Flames

With the assistance of Eternal Profound Chen, this wisp of an avatar belonging to Eldrin Chen personally took action. Within the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire, he laid down a grand formation, intending to nurture the divine soul of the Eastern Sovereign [a title for a supreme ruler or deity associated with the east].

To ensure the successful gestation of the Eastern Sovereign's divine soul, he did not hesitate to expend a strand of Acquired Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [a supreme, primordial energy of creation], fusing it into the True Spirit [the foundational spiritual essence of a powerful being] of the Eastern Sovereign.

After handling this matter, Old Granduncle inquired, "When will you depart?"

"In these coming days."

Eldrin Chen sighed, then spoke.

Having said this, he rose and left the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire. Before this departure, he wished to wander through the Purple Seal Realm, and in doing so, leave behind some measure of foundation for the realm.

Bidding farewell to Old Granduncle, he traversed the Eastern Region Great Wasteland, crossed the Boundless Eastern Sea, passed through the Western Pole Eternal Sands Domain, and journeyed across the Southern Ridge and the Northern Plains.

Along the way, he met with fellow cultivators, retraced the paths of his past, and beheld the magnificent mountains and rivers of the Purple Seal Realm.

Several thousand years passed in a blur. Some of Eldrin Chen's old friends had long since passed away in meditation, while others had managed to survive to this day.

The Drifting Snow Palace in the Far North Icy Plains flourished ever more, boasting twelve Primordial Spirit Path Lord [powerful cultivators at the Primordial Spirit stage who have comprehended a Path] within its sect, and was further guarded by a Demigod Patriarch [a patriarch who has reached the half-step to divinity]. It had become one of the most powerful forces under heaven. For more chapters, visit http://www . audio-novel.com for the complete novel.

The Kunpeng Demon Sage secluded himself in cultivation within the North Sea of Darkness Abyss. It seemed he had gained enlightenment regarding his future path amidst the great cataclysm, faintly acquiring the bearing of a Divine Beast [a supremely powerful, god-like beast from ancient mythology].

The Serene Spirit Temple, long residing in the Western Pole Lands, gradually restored its former glory. The Demon-Subduing Divine Monk, relying on the incomplete Perfected One Scripture provided by Eldrin Chen, had already cultivated a Demigod [a being halfway between mortal and true divinity] physique. Unfortunately, the Tribulation Transcending Divine Monk had not yet recovered the memories of his past life.

Within the Southern Sea Cultivation World, the Solar Fire Path Master established his own sect, taking the title of Master of the Violet Flame Divine Palace. His cultivation had also advanced to the Primordial Spirit 7th Tier [the seventh level of the Primordial Spirit realm, the spiritual core stage].

Seeing that most of his old friends were safe and well, Eldrin Chen felt a wave of relief settle in his heart. Without disturbing these old companions further, he prepared to depart for the Eastern Region Great Wasteland.

"Hmm."

Just as he was passing by the Path Palace Sacred Land, his footsteps faltered for a moment, and a subtle tremor passed between his brows.

With a single step, he arrived atop the Hinter Peaks within the Path Palace Sacred Land.

"Screech—"

The summit of the Hinter Peaks within the Path Palace was shrouded in boundless, swirling mists.

This was the former seclusion ground of the Lord of the Path Palace, and one of the foremost immortal holy lands within the Purple Seal Realm.

Within the mountains resided an Immortal Crane [a divine avian beast of grace and longevity]. Its form was elegant and slender, its bearing noble and sacred, and its cultivation base was one that shook the world, having reached the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm where one's spiritual essence coalesces into an independent, powerful spirit].

Ever since the Lord of the Path Palace [the master of the great cultivation hall] passed away in meditation, the Immortal Crane had sealed off this hidden sanctuary, forbidding any outsiders from entering. Unnoticed, over a thousand years had passed without a single soul coming to disturb its solitude.

Yet today, upon these Hinter Peaks [the secluded mountain peaks], the Immortal Crane suddenly let out a sharp, startled cry.

It flapped its wings in alarm, gazing at the transcendent figure before it whose brow was etched with a silver immortal mark. For once, the proud creature lowered its lofty head.

"Young friend Cloud Seed, it has been many years. I trust you have been well."

Eldrin Chen cast a calm glance at the Immortal Crane, a faint smile touching his lips.

The Cloud Seed [the cultivator's title, meaning 'Seed of the Clouds'] wore an expression of awe and trepidation. Bowing his head respectfully, he said, "I pay my respects to the Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality]. May the Immortal enjoy eternal blessings and immortal fortune."

"There is no need for such formalities."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, offering no further words, and simply continued his stride forward.

In but a few steps, he ascended to the very summit of the Hinter Peaks, arriving at a precipice overlooking the vast expanse below.

Upon the cliff, a solitary Bamboo Hut stood in quiet repose. Beside it grew an ancient tree, and beneath its boughs, a Path Master sat cross-legged, his gaze lifting to meet the newcomer's.

This was none other than the Lord of the Path Palace, who had perished in ages past. His soul had been revived through the profound methods of Eldrin Chen, allowing him to achieve Reincarnation and Rebirth.

"Greetings, Immortal," he said.

Upon seeing Eldrin Chen, the Lord of the Path Palace promptly rose to his feet and offered a respectful bow.

Eldrin Chen waved his sleeve, halting the gesture. He shook his head calmly, a sigh escaping his lips. "In my early years, before my path was fully forged, the road ahead was fraught with hardship. That I stand here today is owed entirely to the support of my seniors."

"And among those venerable predecessors, aside from Long River Path Lord and Vast Righteousness Path Lord, your aid was also instrumental." The story continues at site: audio-novel.com.

"That you have reclaimed the memories of your past life brings me profound solace. It settles a long-held concern within my heart."

Only then did the Lord of the Path Palace nod. He invited Eldrin Chen to sit and personally prepared a pot of tea. "The cultivation journey," he began, "is inherently one of mutual aid and support."

"In the past, I guarded your path. Yet, by quelling the great calamity, did you not also protect all of us in turn?"

Eldrin Chen offered no reply. He merely took a shallow sip of the tea, savoring its flavor in silence.

He pondered for a moment before speaking, "Before this parting, I journeyed across the North Sea of Darkness [a vast, perilous northern ocean], traversed the Western Pole Eternal Sands Domain [a boundless desert realm at the western extremity], and met with many of our old fellow Daoists."

"I observed that many possess profoundly solid foundations. Within the next several tens of thousands of years, it is likely the Purple Seal Realm [a specific cultivation world] will give rise to a few more Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality]."

Upon hearing this, the Lord of the Path Palace [the supreme leader of a major cultivation institution] was momentarily taken aback before nodding in agreement.

In every era of great turmoil, heroes inevitably rise from across the land, and many rare and exceptional talents are born.

The Purple Seal Realm has endured a great calamity spanning eighty thousand years. Throughout these eight millennia, peerless geniuses and True Dragon [supreme dragon beings of immense power] have emerged one after another, giving birth to far too many prodigies of unparalleled stature.

The Eastern Sovereign [a title for a supreme sovereign figure] pioneered the second volume of the physical body Immortal Ascension Art [a supreme technique for ascending to immortality through body refinement] for the Purple Seal Realm, his innate talent in the path of physical cultivation is arguably unmatched in a million years.

Imperial Sovereign Jiang [a sovereign emperor surnamed Jiang] ascended to immortality by mastering two great paths simultaneously. Among the roughly two hundred Immortal throughout the ancient and modern history of the Purple Seal Realm, he would undoubtedly rank within the top ten.

The former master of Myriad Tribulation Thunder Mountain [a legendary mountain associated with thunder tribulations] deduced the Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Scripture [a supreme scripture of thunder tribulations] in life, and after death, sought to defy heaven itself by creating a Divine Spirits [powerful spiritual entities born of heaven and earth] known as the 'Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder God' [a divine thunder god born of myriad tribulations]. His brilliance and innate talent were also exceedingly rare across the ages.

The Old Tomb Guardian [an ancient guardian of a tomb] possesses world-shaking cultivation, having mastered the three paths of physical body, Path Principles [the fundamental laws and truths of a cultivation path], and Path Fruit [the condensed essence and achievement of a cultivation path], each reaching the Demigod Realm [a realm half-step to divinity]. Is he not also a peerless genius, one seen perhaps only once in a hundred thousand years?

As for the remaining supreme Heavenly Demon [powerful demons born with heavenly endowments] like the Supple Wood Azure Dragon [an azure dragon embodying the essence of supple wood] and the Primordial Era Ice Silkworm [an ancient ice silkworm from the primordial era], do they not also possess the potential of Divine Beast [beasts of divine lineage and immense power]?

Throughout these tens of thousands of years of cataclysm, heroes have risen across the Purple Seal Realm, with far too many prodigies making their mark upon the world.

Although the pressure brought by the calamity was utterly terrifying, causing most of these exceptional talents to fall amidst the tribulation.

Yet, those who survived were tempered through countless trials. Any one of them could be called a peerless genius rarely seen in an age, possessing the potential to glimpse the Ascendant Immortal Realm [the realm of true immortality].

After pondering for a moment, the Lord of the Path Palace could not help but ask, "In your esteemed view, Immortal, which individuals ultimately have the potential to achieve immortality?"

"Those with the hope of attaining immortality?"

Eldrin Chen did not answer immediately. After a brief, thoughtful pause, he said, "The Eastern Sea Black Tortoise Patriarch, I fear he may ascend within the next few millennia."

Upon hearing this, the Lord of the Path Palace was somewhat surprised but quickly nodded in agreement.

As one of the most ancient existences within the Purple Seal Realm, the Black Tortoise Patriarch had accumulated a foundation spanning nearly two hundred thousand years. Both his spiritual power and physical body could be called peerless under heaven.

It was merely that for tens of thousands of years, he had been hindered by an old injury from achieving immortality. Furthermore, the Black Tortoise lineage possessed exceptionally long lifespans and was not in a hurry to ascend, so he had not rashly attempted to breach the Immortal Ascension Realm [the critical threshold for becoming an immortal].

A few years prior, Eldrin Chen had intervened using the Immortal Path Principles [the fundamental laws governing the path to immortality], curing the Black Tortoise Patriarch of his long-standing ailment. It seemed the day of his ascension might not be far off.

After finishing his words about the Black Tortoise Patriarch, Eldrin Chen pointed towards the direction of the Far North Icy Plains and said, "The Primordial Era Ice Silkworm is a mysterious immortal seed from the Frigid Immortal Domain [a legendary realm of eternal frost and ice], brought back to the Purple Seal Realm by an ancient Immortal. It possesses an ineffable background."

"Now it slumbers within the glaciers, accumulating its foundation for several hundred thousand years. Upon its next awakening, it shall ascend to immortality in a single step."

Regarding the origins of the Primordial Era Ice Silkworm, Eldrin Chen had already deduced some clues. However, unwilling to become further entangled in Karma [the cosmic principle of cause and effect that binds all actions], he chose not to elaborate. Read, share, and discuss at audio–novel.com.