Chapter 916 : End of the Sermon

Seeing that everyone had gained some insight, Eldrin gave a slight nod of approval.

His gaze swept over the crowd as he continued with measured eloquence, "The Way of Compliance with Heaven I speak of may appear to bear no direct connection to cultivation at first glance."

“Yet this is the very principle underlying the growth of all things. Only by comprehending this process can we ascend step by step upon the path to immortality.”

At this point, Eldrin said no more.

He withdrew the Illusory Realm, then condensed a wisp of spiritual light into a shimmering figurine. Through its maturation, he began simulating a cultivator's journey from mortal flesh to the nascent emergence of a Primordial Spirit.

Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Violet Mansion, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, and even the Primordial Spirit realm.

As the illusory figure gradually materialized, Eldrin began elucidating the bottlenecks of each cultivation realm to the assembly.

The crowd listened in rapt fascination. As he spoke, the troubles that had plagued them for so long seemed to dissolve, and their path forward grew ever clearer in their minds.

Beyond the Nascent Soul stage, Eldrin (Person Name) ceased discussing cultivation methods and instead began expounding his insights into the myriad laws and principles of the Dao.

Eldrin spoke in a calm tone, "The path of cultivation was never meant to be followed by rote. In this world, there exists no supreme technique or divine power—only the methods and principles most suited to oneself."

We cultivators, upon reaching the Nascent Soul stage, must understand that the methods of our predecessors can only serve as reference. To truly achieve greatness, 1 must gradually explore and forge their own Path and Dao Fruit.

It was not until this moment that the crowd understood why Eldrin had spoken of the Way of Heaven and Man.

He sought to demonstrate through this Path of Heaven and Man that for a cultivator to achieve greatness, 1 must comprehend the Dao and principles of heaven and earth, understand the laws governing all things, and ultimately transcend the paths of predecessors to forge 1’s own immortal ascension.

At this thought, Lin Tianqi from the 9 Heavens sighed and said, "This Fellow Daoist Guixu possesses talent that startles even immortals. At merely the fifth level of the Nascent Soul, he has already grasped a sliver of the Heavenly Dao's principles. I fear he is not far from beginning to comprehend the Laws themselves."

"Alas, though this old man broke through the ninth level of the Nascent Soul 6 100 years ago, I have only just stepped into this realm."

The Lord of Li Fire Palace also nodded, then smiled wryly. "It has been over 2,000 years since I broke through to the ninth level of Yuanshen (Cultivation Realm), and I have spent 2 millennia comprehending the power of Laws (Cosmic Principles)."

"Yet I have only managed to accumulate a meager foundation. To condense the virtual laws, I'm afraid it would take at least another 3 1000 years of contemplation to possibly succeed."

"Judging by Fellow Daoist Guixu's aptitude, I daresay he will likely comprehend the power of laws even sooner than we did."

This sermon lasted for an exceptionally long time. Eldrin meticulously expounded cultivation methods for the assembly, imparted his personal philosophy of practice, and elucidated myriad mysteries of cultivation.

Thus it continued for a full 80-1 days before this sermon finally concluded.

After the sermon concluded, Eldrin did not linger. His gaze swept across the assembly, and seeing that everyone seemed to have gained some enlightenment, he gave a faint nod of approval.

His gaze fell upon the 12 figures at the forefront, and only then did he speak: "You are all the most promising candidates in the Violet Realm to break through to the Nascent Soul stage. Since fate has brought you before me to heed the Dao today, I shall bestow upon you several treasures as rewards."

As his voice fell, he flicked his sleeve and cast 12 streams of light that landed before the crowd.

Jiang Taibai and Xuan Qingyi (Person Name) received the treasures, unable to suppress the wild joy that dawned on their faces.

The 12 cultivators at the forefront all received rewards from Eldrin, yet the treasures bestowed upon them varied greatly.

Just as Jiang Taibai had obtained a copy of Eldrin’s insights into the Sword Dao, Xuan Qingyi had acquired the cultivation method of the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor.

The Demon-Subduing Daoist and Soren the Heart-Seer (Person Name) each obtained a Soul Elixir (Divine Pill), while the remaining individuals also reaped their own respective rewards.

In general, for cultivators backed by divine soul lineages, Eldrin would often bestow suitable cultivation methods and supernatural abilities.

Thus, each gaining what they needed, the 12 present could be said to have reaped immense rewards, and within 3 100 years, most would likely cultivate to the Nascent Soul Realm.

Such a tremendous harvest sent the 12 into ecstatic delight. The Daoist of Demonic Expulsion promptly dropped to his knees, unable to restrain his reverence as he spoke, "Senior's great kindness is something this junior can never repay."

"If in the future you ever have need, Senior, I would repay this karma even if it costs me my very life."

The Daemon-Subduing Taoist spoke true. Not only was he himself stirred, but even several backgroundless cultivators present were exceedingly exhilarated.

Eldrin distributed 5 Soul Elixirs, an act that could truly be called a grace of enlightenment to them. Such an immense favor would likely require a monumental price to repay.

"No need for formalities. Return and cultivate diligently, striving to attain the Nascent Soul realm as soon as possible."

Eldrin spoke in a light tone. After distributing the treasures, his gaze swept over the assembly before he rose to his feet. "Today’s sermon ends here," he declared.

"The next sermon shall be held 1 1000 years hence. Return to Verdant Chariot Mountain (Location) at the appointed time."

As his voice faded, he gradually vanished into nothingness.

The crowd hastily dropped to their knees once more, bowing deeply as they chanted in unison, "We bid farewell to the Ancestor!"

After the sermon concluded, Eldrin gathered with Lyra and the others within Spirit Lake Isle.

Gazing at Lyra and Lady Yan Zi (Person Name) among the others, Eldrin revealed a faint smile. "With your successful breakthroughs this time, I can finally set my heart completely at ease regarding our family."

6 decades had passed. Now that Lyra and the 4 other women had fully refined the Yin Yang Void Pill, they successfully broke through their bottlenecks as expected, attaining the Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage realm.

After the 5 made their breakthroughs, their spiritual power immediately surged dramatically, and their combat prowess experienced an extraordinary enhancement.

Lyra (Person Name) stood out most prominently, her spiritual power now rivaling that of Primordial Spirit, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm). Once her 5 innate spiritual treasures completed their ascension, her combat prowess would likely rank among the pinnacle of Primordial Spirit, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm).

Moreover, she possessed the crucial catalyst for the 5-Colored Divine Light, and needed only a few more years to master this art to perfection.

By then, the 5-Colored Divine Light would rival immortal-grade divine abilities, capable of seizing virtually all things across the mortal realm.

At that time, even if Lyra's (Person Name) cultivation base was slightly weaker, her combat prowess would likely be no less than that of a Ninth-Level Nascent Soul expert.

Apart from Lyra (Person Name), Qing Ji, Lila (Person Name), Yan Zi Ji, and Seraphina Qu (Person Name) were also formidable in combat. Each had refined a top-grade Pure Yang Spirit Treasure, and their combined strength could likely rival that of 2 Primordial Spirit, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm) cultivators.

"With 1 Ninth-Level Nascent Soul and 2 Primordial Spirit, Late Stage (Cultivation Realm) combatants, even if I remain in seclusion without taking action, there should be no 1 within the Violet Realm capable of threatening our clan."

Eldrin’s thoughts flickered briefly, then he smiled lightly and said, “In a few days, I plan to journey to the Eastern Sea cultivation realm. This trip will likely take some time before I return.”

"Oh?"

Lyra’s brow twitched slightly before she asked, “What brings you here?”

"A few days ago, while divining the heavenly mysteries, I sensed a thread of destiny within the Eastern Sea cultivation realm."

Eldrin (Person Name) began narrating in a measured tone, then with a solemn expression declared, "The ancestral vein ruins of the 10 1000 Calamities Thunder Mountain!"

"10 1000 Tribulations Thunder Mountain?" A slight furrow appeared between Lyra's brows as she unconsciously drew a sharp breath. "Do you require our assistance?"

Chapter 1: The Abandoned Disciple The icy rain fell like shattered jade, each drop piercing through Lin Xuan's tattered robes. Clutching his broken dantian, he stumbled through the muddy path of the outer sect, his face a mosaic of rainwater and blood. "Trash like you deserves to clean the latrines!" A mocking voice cut through the storm as a boot connected with his back. Lin Xuan fell face-first into the mud, his fingers digging deep furrows in the earth. 3 years ago, he had been the most promising disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect. Now, he was but a cripple - his cultivation shattered, his meridians severed. "Brother Lin..." A timid voice emerged from the downpour. It was Xiao Mei, the only disciple who still showed him kindness. She slipped a small pouch into his hand. "10 low-grade spirit stones. It's all I have." Before Lin Xuan could refuse, she vanished into the curtain of rain. Gritting his teeth, he crawled toward the dilapidated woodshed that had become his home. As midnight approached, the crescent moon emerged like a silver hook. Lin Xuan was examining the mysterious black ring left by his mother - his only inheritance - when a drop of blood from his injured hand fell upon it. Buzz! The ring glowed with an ethereal light, and ancient memories flooded his consciousness. The Heavenly Emperor's Scripture! A cultivation method lost for 30 1000 years! "From this day forth," Lin Xuan whispered to the darkness, his eyes gleaming with renewed determination, "I shall tread the path of heaven anew." He sat cross-legged, following the scripture's guidance. The surrounding spiritual energy converged, forming a visible vortex above him. Crack! The sound of his meridians reconnecting echoed through the shed like spring thunder. Early the next morning, when the disciplinary elder came to assign chores, his eyes widened in shock. "You... you've rebuilt your foundation!" Lin Xuan stood tall, the aura of the first layer of Qi Refression radiating from him. "Some debts," he said calmly, "are long overdue for collection." The rising sun cast his shadow far into the distance, as if foreshadowing a legend that would shake the very foundations of the cultivation world.