Chapter 1555 : A Fallen Immortal's Legacy

"Fallen Great Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal who has fallen from the pinnacle of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm]." Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a sense of awe stirring within him.

This was a Great Luo Golden Immortal [the highest echelon of immortal cultivation, a being of supreme power]. Even one newly revived and not at its peak, the might of such an existence was destined to shake the foundations of the Three Thousand Immortal Domains [the collective name for the myriad immortal realms].

If such a being were to be slain, the resulting opportunity would be of unimaginable magnitude.

It was certain that countless powers would descend into a frenzy to seize this chance. Across the entire Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [the specific immortal realm where the story is set], legions of Heavenly Immortal Paragon [powerful immortals who have ascended to the Heavenly Immortal realm] would be driven to madness.

Not just within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain, but across the Three Thousand Immortal Domains, innumerable Ancient Immortals [immortals who have existed since ancient times, possessing profound power and wisdom] would covet this prize.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen could not help but sigh. "It seems the Calamity Tribulation [a cataclysmic event of heavenly retribution and rebirth] ten million years from now will be perilous beyond measure."

"Perhaps a great host of Ancient Immortals will gather, vying together for this rare treasure." Divine Lord Glaze nodded slightly before continuing. "Yet you need not worry overmuch. Each time the Hundred Calamities Rebirth [a specific, grand cycle of the Calamity Tribulation] approaches, the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain's Heavenly Dao [the supreme natural law and governing force of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain] forbids Heaven Immortal [immortals who have ascended to the Heavenly Immortal realm] from other domains from entering."

"Whether they are Heaven Immortal or Ancient Immortals from other Immortal Domain [a realm of immortals], none will be able to step into the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain at that time."

"Those already within the Immortal Domain, all beings at the Heaven Immortal realm and above, will be expelled."

"Thus, the opportunity of the Hundred Calamities Rebirth will be contested primarily by Heaven Immortal who ascended within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain itself. Whether it be the Three Great Celestial Courts [the three supreme governing bodies of the immortal realms] or the Great Luo Sects [sects founded by Great Luo Golden Immortals], they can only lay plans in advance; they cannot contend for it directly." Join our community of readers at audi novel.com.

"So that's how it is."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen grasped the general picture.

According to Divine Lord Glaze's words, whether it was the Great Luo Golden Immortal within the Primordial Chaos or the Three Great Celestial Courts, none could directly seize the opportunities of the Hundred Calamities Rebirth. They only had two methods: either invest in local Heaven Immortal [a powerful immortal who has ascended to the celestial realm], assisting their own kin's Immortal [a being who has achieved immortality through cultivation] in vying for the Great Luo Opportunity.

Or, they must have their sect's most gifted prodigies enter the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain in advance, break through to the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of a Heaven Immortal] within that domain, to gain the chance to contend for the opportunity.

An existence like Heaven's Halberd Demon-Slaying True Lord, coming to the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain, most likely also carried a special mission.

If Eldrin Chen was not mistaken, Heaven's Halberd Demon-Slaying True Lord's purpose in coming to the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain was to safeguard the Human Race's true prodigies.

Beyond that, it was also to invest early in those with the potential to contend for the Great Luo Opportunity.

It is said that when the former Dragon King of the Western Abyss broke through to Heaven Immortal, he also received three pieces of Fortune Dao Gold [a rare, fortune-attracting metal of profound Daoist significance] funded by the Demon Court, indicating the Demon Race Celestial Court likely had similar plans.

Unfortunately, that Dragon King of the Western Abyss was not sufficiently ambitious; his foundation was not dazzling enough to attract excessive attention from the Demon Race Celestial Court. Otherwise, had the Demonic Tribe placed a heavy bet, the Dragon King of the Western Abyss might not have been forced to sacrifice his own Cosmos [a personal miniature universe cultivated by powerful immortals]. Without the empowerment of a Celestial Immortal's Great Universe [the vast, perfected personal cosmos of a Celestial Immortal], the Dragon King of the Western Abyss could not break through to the Late Heaven Immortal Realm [the later stages of the Heaven Immortal realm], dooming him to be ineligible for the contest for the Great Luo Opportunity. In the future, he would likely be nothing more than a pawn to be discarded at any moment.

Of course, an existence like the Dragon King of the Western Abyss, who had just broken through to Heaven Immortal, could not attract the Demon Court's attention even if he possessed a Celestial Immortal's Great Universe.

Only those who have attained the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Celestial Immortal cultivation path] or even the Ancient Immortal Realm [a legendary realm beyond Celestial Immortal, touched by primordial truths] are the true, formidable contenders for this Great Luo Opportunity [a cosmic chance to ascend to the supreme Great Luo realm].

All others, even Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators on the very cusp of the Celestial Immortal realm] who have forged Three Taiyi Foundations [a supreme, tripartite foundational cultivation base], fall far, far short.

Even if such beings manage a breakthrough into the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of true Celestial Immortals], reaching the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm within a mere ten million years is nigh impossible. They are destined to be but supporting players in the coming Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic, era-defining cosmic upheaval].

"So, the Demon Court [the supreme ruling council of the demonic races] invested in the Dragon King of the Western Abyss merely to push him into the Heaven Immortal Realm, grooming him as a usable pawn for a critical moment?"

Eldrin Chen spoke calmly, yet a trace of solemnity colored his expression. The Divine Lord Glaze gave a slight nod and replied plainly, "For beings like the Dragon King of the Western Abyss, the Demon Race Celestial Court [the celestial administration of the demonic forces] has likely cast its net wide, investing in many such candidates simultaneously."

"By scattering seeds broadly, if just one with a Triple Taiyi Foundation emerges as a true Great Luo [the supreme, foundational realm of cosmic order] seed, all expenditures become worthwhile."

"Even if they ultimately fail, the karmic debt of this investment can be leveraged. They can be compelled to serve as vanguards for the true Great Luo seeds of the Demonic Tribe [the collective demonic races], aiding them in seizing the destined opportunity."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen grasped the underlying reason and sighed, "Alas. Even a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a peerless master among Celestial Immortals], whose might shakes the Immortal Domain [the vast realm where immortals dwell], is reduced to a mere pawn on the board."

"Faced with such a monumental cataclysm, how are we to find our footing?"

Divine Lord Glaze nodded slightly once more, her gaze serene as she stated, "With your innate talent, surviving this Dao Tribulation [a tribulation testing one's comprehension of the Dao, the fundamental truth] and breaking through to the Heaven Immortal Realm is virtually assured—a certainty of nine parts in ten."

"If my deductions are correct, as the Dao Tribulation [a cultivator's final and most perilous heavenly trial] draws near, it is highly likely that figures from the great sects will seek you out. They will offer to aid you in overcoming your Dao Tribulation in exchange for your assistance in their own endeavors." Pausing briefly, Divine Lord Glaze continued in a measured tone, "Their terms may seem exceedingly tempting, yet I would advise against accepting them."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly.

He understood Divine Lord Glaze's implication. The Great Luo Opportunity [the supreme chance to ascend to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm] was far too precious. Even the direct heirs of Great Luo Golden Immortal [the highest realm of immortal cultivation] from the Supreme [the most exalted and powerful] sects could not be certain of obtaining it.

To vie for the fortune of Hundred Calamities Rebirth [a legendary state of rebirth after enduring countless tribulations], these factions would spare no expense, enlisting the aid of local Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a pinnacle expert within the Heavenly Immortal realm].

However, the more alluring their offered conditions, the more perilous the underlying situation was sure to be.

Before such an opportunity, even a Heavenly Immortal Paragon could easily become mere cannon fodder without sufficient means of self-preservation. For the best reading experience, visit audio–novel.com.

Once bound by the terms of these great sects, when the final Calamity Tribulation [the cataclysmic heavenly tribulation] descended, one would inevitably be driven to be among the first to enter the fray, likely becoming one of the initial Tribulation-Bearer [those who bear the brunt of a heavenly tribulation's fury]. Grasping this truth, Eldrin Chen replied with grave solemnity, "Thank you for the guidance, Senior. I shall keep this firmly in mind."

Divine Lord Glaze gave a slight nod of acknowledgment, then smiled. "You now hold the esteemed title of Lord of the Eldrin Hundred Seas, a figure whose name commands respect across the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea. Henceforth, there is no need to address me as 'Senior'."

"This..."

Eldrin Chen hesitated for a moment before Divine Lord Glaze interjected, "Simply call me Fellow Daoist Glaze."

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen cupped his hands in a respectful salute, offering no further words on the matter.

With that affair concluded, Eldrin Chen proceeded to inform Divine Lord Glaze about the news regarding Qixuan the Daoist's attempt to break through to the Half-Step Celestial Immortal realm.

Twenty million Immortal Source [a highly concentrated and pure form of spiritual energy used by high-level cultivators] was no small sum. Divine Lord Glaze did not decline the proposal and swiftly agreed. Once Divine Lord Glaze had consented, Eldrin Chen did not linger within the Glazed Blessed Land. He immediately escorted Divine Lord Glaze and the others to the Seven Mysteries Abode of Bliss to relay the news to Qixuan the Daoist.

Upon seeing Divine Lord Glaze, Separated Flame Deity, and Zixuan the Daoist arriving to offer their aid, Qixuan the Daoist was overjoyed and promptly hosted the group with great hospitality.

After the individuals had sworn a Heavenly Dao Oath [a binding vow sworn upon the Heavenly Dao, with severe karmic consequences for breaking it], he readily paid out sixty million Immortal Source.

This sum of sixty million Immortal Source changed hands once more, being exchanged by Eldrin Chen for Galaxy Star-Sand Pill [a legendary pill said to contain the essence of stars and galaxies]. Consequently, the amount of Immortal Source in Eldrin Chen's possession suddenly exceeded one hundred and twenty million pieces.

With this vast quantity of Immortal Source, Eldrin Chen soon returned to the Abyssal Abode of Bliss. He poured all one hundred and twenty million pieces of Immortal Source into the Primordial Qi Vase of Heaven and Earth [a mystical vessel capable of refining and transforming spiritual substances], converting them entirely into Innate Spiritual Water [a primordial, pure liquid form of spiritual energy of the highest grade]. Discover more cultivation stories at audi0-n0vel.c0m.