Chapter 1149 : The Grand Formation of Ascension

Hearing his words, the others refrained from further persuasion.

Lord of the Path Palace then spoke, choosing his words carefully: "Since that is the case, then let us lend you our strength."

"Not yet," Eldrin Chen shook his head and said, "The seven of you should first enter secluded cultivation to refine your Path Fruit [the condensed essence of one's cultivated Dao Path]. Leave the refinement of the Stellar Primordial Essence [a primordial energy of the stars, used for profound cultivation] and the forging of the World-Stabilizing Treasure [a supreme artifact designed to anchor and stabilize a world] to me."

"When the time comes for the Purple Seal Realm to undergo its Heaven and Earth Ascension [a grand, world-altering metamorphosis where a realm ascends to a higher state of existence], you can use the Opportunity and Fortune [a moment of profound karmic alignment and cosmic favor] presented by the world's transformation to achieve your Ethereal Ascension [a spiritual elevation to a higher state of being]."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded slightly in agreement.

The Lord of the Path Palace did not insist further. Instead, he retrieved a scroll of formation diagrams and three thousand six hundred Formation Flag [enchanted banners used to anchor and power grand arrays] from his sleeve, handing them to Eldrin Chen.

"This formation scroll is the result of our seven, working together for several millennia, to deduce and craft," he explained.

"These three thousand Formation Flag were also forged through our combined efforts, mobilizing countless Immortal Clan [powerful clans of cultivators] from across the Purple Seal Realm. They can serve as the core anchors for the grand world-stabilizing formation."

"Originally, these two treasures were prepared for the Purple Seal Realm's ascension, but we lacked the crucial Formation Eye [the central, controlling nexus of a grand formation] and thus never had full confidence," he continued.

"Now that you are here to oversee this endeavor, we entrust this task to you." Find thousands of chapters at audio-novel .c om.

Eldrin Chen took the formation diagram and examined it. He discovered that this diagram was actually a profound immortal-grade formation diagram, and the three thousand Formation Flag were also extremely valuable Spiritual Treasure. He couldn't help but nod slightly in approval.

A faint smile touched his lips as he nodded and said, "Although this formation diagram is somewhat crude, it is already eighty to ninety percent complete. With just a bit of refinement, it can be finalized, saving me a great deal of effort."

"Coupled with these three thousand Formation Flag, my confidence in Purple Seal's advancement has grown considerably."

"..."

Having received the treasures bestowed by Eldrin Chen, the various Immortal [powerful beings who have transcended mortality] departed to enter seclusion and prepare for their ascension to true immortality.

As for Eldrin Chen, he did not linger long at Spirit Isle Lake. That very day, he ascended to the boundless Heavenly Vault [the highest celestial dome] and sought out the will of heaven and earth of the Purple Seal Realm.

High within the boundless Heavenly Vault, a hazy Immortal Radiance [a luminous aura signifying immortal power] drifted and swirled, as if it had long anticipated Eldrin Chen's arrival.

Understanding his purpose, the will of heaven and earth spoke calmly, "Although a World-Stabilizing Treasure [a treasure used to anchor and stabilize a world] is not an Earth Immortal's World-Opening Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure used to create a new world], it is still a High-Grade Immortal Treasure. Forging one is no easy task. Do you require my assistance?"

"Indeed."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, his voice steady. "This Mortal Realm [the plane of mortal existence] lacks an immortal-grade Fire Vein [a subterranean channel of potent spiritual fire]. Relying solely on the Heavenly Flame Power [a divine ability to conjure celestial fire] within my body to refine the Stellar Immortal Gold [a legendary metal forged from the essence of stars] would likely consume an inordinate amount of time."

The Will of Heaven and Earth gave a slight nod, its voice resonating with premeditated certainty. "I have spared no cost in gathering the power of the Purple Seal Fire Vein. Its potency should be no less than that of a Middle Grade Immortal Rank Fire Vein. It should be of significant aid to you."

"Not yet."

Eldrin Chen shook his head. From his sleeve, he produced the Stellar Primordial Essence [a primordial substance containing the condensed essence of stars and cosmic origins]. "If we refine this Stellar Primordial Essence, your foundational power will surge dramatically. The subsequent refinement process will then become far simpler."

Upon seeing it, the emotionless consciousness of the World's Will rippled with a faint tremor of sensation. "If this were to be assimilated, the power of the World's Origin [the fundamental, life-giving energy source of a world] would likely increase severalfold."

"Then let us refine it."

Thus spoke Eldrin Chen, and he immediately set about refining the Stellar Primordial Essence.

The Stellar Primordial Essence was the most gentle and pure form of primordial power. With Eldrin Chen's cultivation base, rivaling that of the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm, assisting the Purple Seal Realm's Heaven and Earth in refining the essence was a swift and efficient process.

In merely three decades and some years, he had successfully integrated the power of the Stellar Primordial Essence into the very fabric of the Purple Seal Realm.

As this vast wellspring of worldly origin energy was absorbed, Eldrin Chen could vaguely sense the power permeating the Purple Seal Realm growing increasingly majestic and profound.

If the previous might of the Purple Seal Heaven and Earth [the combined celestial and terrestrial authority of the Purple Seal Realm] could suppress a cultivator of the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm, its current power now felt sufficient to restrain even a being at the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier.

"The Primordial Source Power [the fundamental creative and sustaining energy of a world] is abundant; it seems on the verge of a transformation,"

Eldrin Chen murmured, his gaze turning grave and contemplative.

The Will of Heaven and Earth [the sentient consciousness of the world itself], which understood its own condition far better, spoke in a measured tone, "The Primordial Source is indeed sufficient to support the world's evolution and ascension. Yet, I have a faint premonition."

"For the Great Thousand World to transform into an Immortal Grade realm, it must also endure a formidable Heavenly Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial of cosmic lightning and calamities sent by the heavens to test cultivators and worlds]."

Eldrin Chen performed a quick calculation with his fingers, a slight frown creasing his brow. After a moment's contemplation, he spoke, "Suppress the process for now. After the Seven Immortals have weathered their tribulations, we shall join forces to assist your ascension."

With that decided, Eldrin Chen began to deduce and refine the formation diagrams. Support the author by reading on audio - novel . com.

Using the formation diagrams provided by Lord of the Path Palace and the others as a foundation, Eldrin Chen's work proceeded with remarkable smoothness. In a mere thirty years, the complex diagrams were successfully deduced and subsequently reforged.

Upon completing this step, Eldrin Chen did not immediately commence crafting the World Treasure [a supreme artifact intrinsically linked to and empowered by a world's essence]. Instead, he returned to the lands of Purple Seal.

The reason was that a full Sixty-Year Cycle [a complete cycle of sixty years] had passed since his return to the Purple Seal Realm, marking the day he had promised to expound the Great Dao [the fundamental truth and path of cultivation and existence] for all living beings.

"..."

A Banished Immortal descending to the mortal realm to expound upon the Great Path [the fundamental principles of cultivation and existence]—this was an unprecedented grand event in the Purple Seal Realm for a hundred thousand years.

Upon Green Chariot Mountain, the crowds were already overwhelming. Among them were native cultivators from the Eastern Region Great Wasteland, some hailing from the Southern Ridge and the Central Ancestral Domain, and even those who had journeyed from the Western Pole Eternal Sands Domain and the distant Southern Sea.

Countless cultivators spared no cost, traversing mountains and rivers spanning hundreds of millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] to arrive at the foot of Green Chariot Mountain, all for the chance to hear the divine teachings of the Banished Immortal.

Upon Green Chariot Mountain, three thousand meditation cushions were laid out, each occupied by a Path Lord [a supreme expert who has mastered a profound cultivation path] whose name shook the heavens.

As for Infant Soul True Lord [cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage] and Golden Core True Person [cultivators at the Golden Core stage], they had no seats at all. They sat directly upon the ground, arranged according to their cultivation level, their ranks stretching from the mountain peak all the way down to its base.

So many great cultivators gathered together—the highest among them were Demigod Patriarch [patriarchs who have attained half-immortal status], while the lowest might be mere Golden Core or even Violet Sanctum [Foundation Establishment stage] juniors. Yet, not a single person showed any sign of impatience.

Regardless of their cultivation, they all sat with utmost care and reverence amidst the mountain range, not one daring to act recklessly or cause a disturbance.

"Patriarch," a voice whispered, laced with tension, "why has the Immortal not yet arrived?"

Among the three thousand cushions, an old man and a youth sat side by side. It was the youth who could no longer contain his anxiety and spoke.

The old man frowned, shooting a stern glance at the youth before replying in a low voice, "Wait patiently. That is all you need to do."

Though the youth possessed the cultivation of a Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator], his years seemed few. Unable to contain his curiosity, he asked, "I heard that you, Patriarch, were once a close friend of Eldrin the Immortal. How deep was that bond?"

"We merely fought side by side in our early years, that is all," the old man replied, shaking his head, yet a trace of nostalgia flickered in his gaze.

The youth nodded thoughtfully. At just over two thousand years of age, his knowledge of those bygone days was scant, but he sensed vaguely that the Patriarch harbored some untold stories.

Just then, a nearby Path Lord [a master of a profound cultivation path] chuckled, "For twenty thousand years, Sea-Calmer Path Master has shaken the world with his might. Who doesn't know you were once the dearest of friends with Returning Abyss Path Master?"

"Fellow Daoist Minghao, did you know the very Path-Field [a territory imbued with a cultivator's path and authority] of your clan is said to have been secured for you by Eldrin the Immortal himself?"

Upon hearing this, the young Path Lord could not help but show a look of astonishment.

He stole a glance at Sea-Calmer Path Master, about to speak, when Sea-Calmer Path Master himself commanded, "Silence!"

No sooner had the word been spoken than from the vault of the Ninefold Heaven [the highest celestial realm], boundless, ancient Immortal Radiance [the luminous aura of an immortal being] cascaded down.

Upon the very peak of Green Chariot Mountain, a peerless figure slowly materialized. Original English translation available at audio-novel.com (official site).