Chapter 1109 : Ascension and Eternal Farewells

No matter how deep their reluctance to leave the mortal world, the moment of Immortal Ascension [the process of transcending to the Immortal Realm] had finally arrived.

Before parting, they gazed upon the old friends by their side, offering each a final, solemn nod of farewell.

In truth, by this day, all that needed to be said had already been spoken. Yet in this moment, they understood that this departure would place them on opposite sides of the Celestial Being [the boundary separating the mortal and immortal realms] divide; meeting again would be a rare and difficult thing.

The Black Tortoise Patriarch let out a sigh, his gaze resting on his comrades as he said, "Fellow Daoists, let us meet again in the Immortal Realm [the higher realm of existence where immortals reside]."

Upon the Immortal Ascension Path [the celestial pathway that leads ascendants to the Immortal Realm], a profound silence fell over all present.

Only a select few, like the Kunpeng Demon Sage, Heaven Abandoned Lin, and Kael Chen, brimmed with unshakable confidence in their ability to ascend. Their expressions remained calm as they replied, "Go on ahead, you three. We shall follow shortly."

"Very well. This old man will await you in the Immortal Realm."

The Black Tortoise Patriarch laughed heartily and immediately invoked the Ascension Guiding Immortal Light [a divine radiance that guides cultivators safely through the ascension process].

In that instant, three beams of Ascension Guiding Immortal Light pierced through the Chaos [the primordial, formless void between realms], enveloping them and pulling them into the boundless depths of the void.

Time lost all meaning. After an immeasurable journey through the endless Universe, the trio emerged from a pool of immortal waters, leaping forth to stand upon a lofty platform. Original English translation available at audio-novel.com.

Before the lofty platform, a figure robed in snow-white stood in serene stillness, as if having awaited for some time.

"Dragon-Leaping Pool, Ascendant Immortal Platform."

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoists, on your ascension to the Vast Azure Immortal Domain [a major realm of cultivation and immortality]. From this day forth, you shall enjoy Longevity [the state of being undying and ageless]."

Blazing Phoenix looked up, her eyes lighting up with joy as she spoke, "Master!"

The newcomer was indeed Eldrin Chen. He gently patted the girl's head, then turned a warm smile towards the few Mortal Path [cultivators who had recently transcended the mortal realm].

"This is not the place for lengthy discourse. Follow me back to the Crimson Dragon Sea [a renowned sea region within the immortal domain], and we shall converse there."

"Very well."

Black Tortoise Patriarch and Mistress of Drifting Snow Palace nodded in agreement. Having a longtime friend like Eldrin Chen to guide them upon their arrival in the Immortal Realm [the higher plane of existence for ascended cultivators] was a great fortune, sparing them from being utterly lost and bewildered.

As Eldrin Chen caught up with the three, reminiscing about old times, they journeyed towards the Crimson Dragon Sea. Before long, they arrived before Green Chariot Island [an island within the Crimson Dragon Sea].

"Come with me, then."

Upon boarding Green Chariot Island, Eldrin Chen led the group into the Stellar Glazed Boundary.

The moment they entered the Stellar Glazed Boundary, they were immediately enveloped by the dense stellar power [the radiant energy of the stars] suffusing the space. They could not help but exclaim in astonishment, "What is this place?"

"This is the Glazed Stellar Realm, a blessed land of the immortals [a place of profound spiritual energy and natural wonders]," Eldrin explained.

At that very moment, a voice echoed through the void.

The group looked up to see Exquisite Jiang and Verdant Consort approaching with gentle smiles.

Recognizing the two figures, the three newcomers promptly rose and offered a respectful salute [a formal gesture of greeting and respect among cultivators], saying, "We pay our respects to the two Immortal."

"There is no need for such formality," Exquisite Jiang replied graciously.

Exquisite Jiang offered a serene smile, her expression calm as she continued, "Fellow Daoists [a respectful term cultivators use for one another], you have now ascended to immortality yourselves. Such deference is unnecessary."

Hearing this, the Mistress of Drifting Snow Palace revealed a wry smile.

From the moment they had arrived in the Immortal Domain and met Eldrin Chen, they had sensed a vast and profound gulf between their realms of power.

Even now, upon meeting Exquisite Jiang and Verdant Consort, he still felt a vast gulf lay between them, so profound that he nearly forgot he himself had already ascended to immortality.

Eldrin Chen led the group to a pavilion, had tea served for the three Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality through cultivation], and then inquired, "It has been several millennia. I trust the Mortal Realm [the world of ordinary mortals] remains peaceful?"

Upon hearing this, Verdant Consort and Exquisite Jiang also revealed looks of curiosity.

Separated for thousands of years, the changes within the Purple Seal Realm had been immense, far beyond what could be conveyed by a single stick of Immortal Trace Incense [an incense used to send brief messages across realms].

Now that these three had ascended, Eldrin Chen naturally wished to learn of the events within the Mortal Dust [a poetic term for the mortal world] through them.

"The Mortal Realm has enjoyed peace for millennia, and the Purple Seal Realm has recovered its vitality with remarkable speed." Support the author by reading on https://audio-novel.com.

Understanding Eldrin Chen's concern, the Black Tortoise Patriarch began his account: "Over these past five thousand years, the ambient spiritual energy of the Purple Seal Realm has recovered swiftly."

"The cultivation environment between heaven and earth has greatly improved, leading to the successive advancement of over three hundred Primordial Spirit Path Lord [cultivators who have mastered their spiritual core and begun to walk their own Dao]."

"Our old comrades from the past, having shared the great Fortune [karmic merit and opportunity] of quelling the great calamity, have mostly cultivated to the Primordial Spirit Late Stage, with many even reaching the Demigod Realm [the threshold stage just below true divinity]."

As the Black Tortoise Patriarch continued his detailed narration, Eldrin Chen quickly grasped the current state of affairs within the Purple Seal Realm.

In the current era, it is no exaggeration to say that the Purple Seal Realm [a major cultivation world] is teeming with prodigies. The veteran cultivators of the Purple Seal Realm who were once at the Primordial Spirit 9th Tier [the ninth and final stage of the Primordial Spirit realm] or Primordial Spirit Late Stage [the late stage of the Primordial Spirit realm] in the past...

...such as Heaven Abandoned Lin, Master of Solar Fire Palace, Master of Stellar Palace, Master of Glazed Palace, and even Demon-Subduing Divine Monk have all now cultivated to the Demigod Realm [the realm just below that of a true Immortal].

Among the older generation of Demigod [powerful cultivators at the Demigod realm], the Lord of the Path Palace has already comprehended Path Principles [the fundamental laws governing a specific Dao or Path]. Barring unforeseen circumstances, he should attain the power of Path Fruit Attainment [the fruition of one's cultivated Path, a major milestone] within the next few millennia.

Heavenly Gaze Path Master attempted to break through to the Ascendant Immortal Realm [the realm of a true Ascendant Immortal] three thousand years ago. Unfortunately, having peered into the Celestial Mechanism [the workings of Heaven's Mandate and fate] too deeply throughout his life, the power of his Immortal Ascension Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the heavenly thunder tribulation one must face to ascend to Immortality] was terrifyingly potent. Even with the treasures gifted by Eldrin Chen, he failed to survive the Immortal Ascension Heavenly Thunder Tribulation.

As for Earth Mystery Path Venerable, his foundation and accumulated depth of power [the profound reserves of spiritual energy, comprehension, and experience a cultivator possesses] are relatively shallow. Although he has comprehended his Immortal Ascension Path Fruit [the conceptual fruit representing his Path to Immortal Ascension] in recent years, he fears the might of the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial of heavenly lightning] and has thus delayed attempting his Immortal Ascension Tribulation [the tribulation to ascend to Immortality], remaining an Immortal in name only.

Kunpeng Demon Sage is proud and ambitious, aiming to forge a Celestial Immortal Aptitude [the innate potential and qualifications to become a powerful Celestial Immortal]. Therefore, he is also in no hurry to ascend.

"Beyond these Demigod great powers, the Purple Seal Realm also boasts many prodigious figures who have already cultivated to the Primordial Spirit 9th Tier,"

Black Tortoise Patriarch recounted smoothly, stroking his long beard with a smile. "Eastern Sea Immortal Maiden Ice Chi Dragon, Billowing Waves, Sage Lord Dorian, and many other fellow Daoists have all reached the Primordial Spirit 9th Tier."

"Even within your Heavenly Ruins Alliance, figures like Vast Sea Path Master and Immortal Maiden Six Desires have cultivated to the Primordial Spirit Late Stage. While their hopes of achieving Immortality in the future may be slim, a thread of hope still remains."

Eldrin Chen listened quietly, then sighed. "Legends say that even at the peak of its prosperity a hundred thousand years ago, the Purple Seal Realm only had nearly a thousand Primordial Spirit [cultivators at the Primordial Spirit realm] and several dozen Demigod Patriarch coexisting in a single era."

"Now, merely a few thousand years after the calamity's end, the Purple Seal Realm already boasts over a dozen Demigod Patriarchs and more than four hundred Primordial Spirit Path Lords. The flourishing state of this Great Thousand World truly has its exceptional merits."

The Black Tortoise Patriarch also nodded, adding with a sigh, "In the tens of thousands of years prior, it was not that the Purple Seal Realm lacked sufficient Path Lords emerging."

"However, with the great calamity looming, most Primordial Spirit Path Lords perished prematurely. Hence, the number of Primordial Spirits in the Purple Seal Realm never exceeded a hundred or so."

"The prosperous scene we see today is largely thanks to you quelling that calamity."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen smiled and replied, "The Purple Seal Realm nurtured me; vanquishing the Demon Gods was simply my duty."

Now that the Purple Seal Realm was secure, Eldrin Chen felt a deep sense of relief.

After reminiscing with the three for a long while, he arranged for them to cultivate within the Stellar Glazed Boundary.

Once this was settled, Eldrin Chen lingered on the mountain for only seven more days before seeking out Exquisite Jiang. "The matter of finding the Enlightenment Tea Tree should not be delayed," he stated.

"I intend to journey to the Myriad Spirit Sea to meet this Myriad Spirit Patriarch."

Exquisite Jiang grew concerned, her expression turning grave. "Legends say the Myriad Spirit Patriarch is an existence at the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm. Wouldn't confronting Him directly pose a great danger to you?"

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment, then shook his head. "The Myriad Spirit Patriarch is known for his gentle temperament and rarely engages in acts of Slaughter [a divine ability focused on mass destruction]. Within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and perilous sea region], he is famously even-tempered. It is highly unlikely he would move against us." Read, share, and discuss at audio novel.com.