Chapter 1082 : Gates of the Heavenly Demon Sea

He stole a glance at Eldrin Chen and could not help but ask, "Within the Heavenly Demon Sea [a vast and perilous sea realm infested with demons], can this child still vanquish demons, slay monsters, and uphold the righteous path?"

"Hmph!"

Eldrin Chen's face was cold, yet his gaze drifted towards the distant sea.

There, amidst that majestic expanse of water, a grand cluster of Immortal Isles [floating islands imbued with immortal energy] drew ever closer.

Unbeknownst to them, they had already arrived at the Heavenly Demon Sea and now stood before the mountain gate of the Empty Clarity Temple [a renowned Buddhist monastery].

Eldrin Chen's gaze swept over the Empty Clarity Temple. Upon its Immortal Isles, golden light shimmered in waves, and boundless Sanskrit chants echoed between heaven and earth—truly a holy land of a Buddhist Sect.

Withdrawing his gaze, Eldrin Chen finally spoke, his tone profound and distant. "The Empty Clarity Temple has been locked in a stalemate with the overlords of the Heavenly Demon Sea for many years, forced into a defensive posture."

"Now that Clear Enlightenment Buddha [a title for an enlightened Buddhist master] has broken through to the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a realm just below that of a full Earth Immortal], I fear a great confrontation with the demon Clan Assembly [a gathering or alliance of demon clans] is imminent."

"Once you become a disciple of Clear Enlightenment Buddha, you will have ample opportunity in the future to subdue demons and vanquish evil."

With those final words, Eldrin Chen swept his sleeve, and together with Worthy Pursuit Chen, they soared towards the Empty Clarity Temple. This chapter is provided by @udio-novel.com. Support the original.

The abbot of the temple, Empty Vision Enlightened One, had been waiting for a long time. Upon seeing Eldrin Chen, he pressed his palms together and said, "Honored guests, the Patriarch has been awaiting your arrival. Please follow me."

"We are obliged."

Eldrin Chen nodded calmly and followed Empty Vision Enlightened One as he led the way.

Before the nine-tiered Buddhist Pagoda, Eldrin Chen once again beheld Clear Enlightenment Buddha.

Many years had passed since their last meeting. The aura of this Ancient Buddha [an enlightened being from a bygone era] seemed stronger than before, as if gradually awakening from a long slumber. A halo of Buddhist radiance shone behind his head, illuminating the Myriad Heavens, imbued with a profound sense of Zen [a state of meditative calm and insight].

"Child, you have come."

Gazing at Worthy Pursuit Chen, Clear Enlightenment Buddha's eyes held a touch of paternal kindness.

He examined Worthy Pursuit Chen carefully for a long moment before sighing, "The karmic burden of taking life upon you is too heavy. It must be cleansed through Buddhist practice."

"For the next three thousand years, you shall follow in my footsteps. Recite the sutras and cultivate the Buddha's path each day. Only when the karmic stains of slaughter are washed clean, and you have comprehended the true path of cultivation, will your penance be considered complete."

Worthy Pursuit Chen remained silent, his gaze shifting briefly to Eldrin Chen.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod and spoke immediately, "I must trouble the Clear Enlightenment Buddha [a title for an enlightened being]."

"It is no trouble," the Clear Enlightenment Buddha shook his head, sighing as he said, "He was born from refining the Heavenly Dragon Relic [a sacred object of immense power], and shares a profound Karma [the principle of cause and effect governing destiny] with my Empty Clarity Temple. This old monk will naturally impart all I have to offer."

"Since that is the case, I shall entrust him to your care for these three thousand years."

Eldrin Chen clasped his hands in gratitude, his tone exceptionally courteous.

Now that Worthy Pursuit Chen had been delivered to the Empty Clarity Temple, Eldrin Chen did not linger. He departed from the temple that very day.

After leaving the Empty Clarity Temple, however, Eldrin Chen did not return directly to the Crimson Dragon Sea. Instead, he turned his course towards the Lingering Sun Sea.

His journey to the Lingering Sun Sea was for the few remaining Primordial Solar Fruit [a spiritual fruit brimming with pure solar essence] and Pure Lunar Flower [a spiritual flower imbued with pristine lunar essence] held by the Liu Immortal Clan.

When the Crimson Sun Earth Immortal Realm [a lower immortal realm] opened previously, the Clan Patriarch of the Liu Immortal Clan had considerable Opportunity and Fortune [good luck and destined encounters], acquiring a significant number of Primordial Solar Fruit and Pure Lunar Flower from within. To this day, they had not yet been refined into elixirs.

When the Six Stars Immortal [an immortal title] informed him of this matter some years ago, Eldrin Chen had intended to visit the Liu Immortal Clan. However, as Worthy Verdancy Chen and Worthy Remembrance had not yet been born, Eldrin Chen postponed the trip.

Now that both children had entered the world, Eldrin Chen decided it was time to make the journey to the Liu Immortal Clan.

The Lingering Sun Sea [a vast celestial sea] lies an immense distance from the Heavenly Demon Sea [a sea domain ruled by powerful demons]. Even with Eldrin Chen's ability to traverse tens of thousands of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] in a single thought, the journey still took him nearly two months before he finally arrived at the Lingering Sun Sea.

Upon entering the Lingering Sun Sea Region, Eldrin Chen soon arrived before the mountain gates of the Liu Immortal Clan [an immortal family clan].

"So this is Wind Mist Island [an isle shrouded in perpetual wind and mist]?"

Gazing at the mist-enshrouded Immortal Isles [islands inhabited by immortals] before him, Eldrin Chen felt a slight stir in his heart.

Wind Mist Island was the seventh largest Immortal Isles within the Lingering Sun Sea, and the Liu Clan established upon it was exceptionally powerful.

This lineage boasted seven Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality], including two in the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm [the advanced stage of the Ascendant Immortal cultivation realm]. One possessed cultivation at the Ascendant Immortal 7th Tier [the seventh level of the Ascendant Immortal realm], while the other was a First Tribulation Immortal at the Ascendant Immortal 8th Tier [the eighth level]. Continue reading this story at audio-novel*com.

The strength of this Liu Clan surpassed that of the Qian Clan on Verdant Rock Island [an island known for its verdant rocks] by more than double.

Though these thoughts flashed through Eldrin Chen's mind, his gaze remained utterly calm. His confidence stemmed from his own power.

Had it been when he first ascended to immortality, Eldrin Chen would have approached such an Immortal Clan with utmost caution. Now, however, he could face them with complete composure.

Cupping his hands in a salute towards the void, he declared in a clear, resonant voice, "I am Eldrin Chen from the Returning Abyss [a mystical abyssal location] in the Crimson Dragon Sea [a sea domain associated with crimson dragons]. Today, I have come specifically to pay my respects to the Liu Clan. I request an audience with a fellow Daoist."

As the words of Eldrin Chen fell, divine echoes reverberated through the void. After a moment, a response finally came from above Wind Mist Island.

From amidst the billowing clouds and mist, a man and a woman, both Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality through cultivation], descended riding upon a cloud.

The man at the forefront looked towards Eldrin Chen, his gaze warm as he smiled and said, "I wondered which distinguished guest had arrived. So it is Fellow Daoist Chen [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator] from Green Chariot Mountain."

"My path name is Heaven Wind. This is my Dao Companion Immortal Maiden Divine Mist. Our greetings to you!"

"The honor is mine. You are too courteous, Immortal Maiden."

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly as he immediately understood their identities.

The lineage of this Wind Mist Island all descended from a pair of Immortal Dao Companions: Heaven Wind and Immortal Maiden Divine Mist.

These two had become Dao Companions over a million years ago. Since then, they had established their lineage on Wind Mist Island. Now, the entire Liu Clan of Wind Mist Island, including its other five Immortal, were all descendants of this pair.

Between the two, Heaven Wind Immortal possessed slightly higher cultivation, having reached the Ascendant Immortal 8th Tier [the eighth level of the Ascendant Immortal realm]. Immortal Maiden Divine Mist's cultivation was a tier lower, at the Ascendant Immortal 7th Tier.

Clearly, these two had also heard of Eldrin Chen's reputation; otherwise, they would not have personally come to receive him together.

The Heaven Wind Immortal [an ancient immortal whose power is associated with celestial winds] offered a faint smile and extended a hand in invitation. "This is no place for conversation," he said. "Fellow Daoist, please follow me."

"Very well."

Eldrin Chen gave a nod and followed the Heaven Wind Immortal onto Wind Mist Island [a mystical isle perpetually shrouded in wind and mist], arriving at the summit of Guest Greeting Peak [the peak designated for receiving honored visitors].

Within the Guest Welcoming Pavilion [a pavilion built specifically for hosting guests], the three of them sat facing one another. The Heaven Wind Immortal personally prepared a pot of tea for Eldrin Chen before asking, "If this old man's guess is correct, Fellow Daoist, your journey here is for the sake of the Primordial Solar Fruit [a legendary fruit imbued with the pure essence of the primordial sun]?"

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback, then nodded. "It seems you had already heard whispers of my purpose."

The Heaven Wind Immortal nodded in return, a smile playing on his lips. "To speak frankly, had you not come to seek me out, I would have prepared to bring the Primordial Solar Fruit to you myself in a few days' time."

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen was slightly startled, a flicker of confusion crossing his features.

Seeing this, the Heaven Wind Immortal stroked his beard with a knowing smile. "There is an object in your possession that this old man has coveted for many years."

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful cultivator] paused for a moment, then inquired, "May I ask what object you seek, Fellow Daoist?"

"The Jade Marrow Golden Bamboo Shoot [a rare and precious spiritual bamboo shoot]!"

Heaven Wind Immortal [an immortal known for his mastery of wind techniques] spoke, his expression turning quite solemn.

As he recounted the tale, Eldrin Chen finally recalled what the Jade Marrow Golden Bamboo Shoot truly was.

Years ago, within the Crimson Sun Blessed Land [a mystical realm of abundant spiritual energy], Eldrin Chen had harvested a vast quantity of precious Immortal Herbs [plants imbued with potent spiritual properties]. Among them, the most valuable were the Heaven-Mending Herb [a legendary herb said to mend flaws in one's cultivation] and a single stalk of golden bamboo shoot.

That golden bamboo shoot was named the 'Jade Marrow Golden Bamboo Shoot'. Eldrin Chen had never fully understood its true, wondrous utility, nor had he found an Elixir Formula [a recipe for crafting potent cultivation pills] capable of utilizing this material. Thus, he had kept it planted within his Spirit Herb Garden [a garden dedicated to cultivating spiritual plants].

Yet, Heaven Wind Immortal possessed an Elixir Formula of astonishing value.

This formula was called the 'Jade Marrow Golden Core' [the Jade Marrow Golden Core Pill]. This pill used the Jade Marrow Golden Bamboo Shoot as its primary ingredient. Once refined, it would become a supreme treasure Immortal Pill [a pill of immortal grade] for cultivating an Immortal Body [a physique tempered to immortal perfection].

Heaven Wind Immortal was an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] who had achieved his ascension through physical cultivation. Once he refined the Jade Marrow Golden Core and consumed it, he could perfect his Great Completion Immortal Body [a state of flawless immortal physique] and break through to the realm of Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier [the ninth and highest tier of the Ascendant Immortal stage]. Continue your cultivation journey at audio-novel.com.