Chapter 1193 : Western Abyss Celestial Palace

These heavenly soldiers and generals cultivated a unique art, their refined immortal essence bearing identical attributes, while the life-bound immortal treasure within each of them was a formation artifact.

Although there were fewer than a 100 of these Celestial Soldiers, once they activated their innate array artifacts within their bodies and used themselves as array eyes to deploy the Celestial Soldiers Formation, capturing an ordinary Earth Immortal would be well within their grasp.

Generally speaking, when the Celestial Court sought to eradicate a Terrestrial Immortal blessed realm, it would dispatch anywhere from several 100 to a 1000 celestial soldiers and generals—a force more than sufficient for the task.

Yet dispatching a full 100 celestial soldiers to Verdant Chariot Mountain left Eldrin utterly astounded.

"Is this the Verdant Chariot Mountain of the Return Abyss Sea, and might I be in the presence of the Wayfarer of the Return Abyss?"

That day, seeing Eldrin (Person Name) emerge, he did not wait for him to speak before asking directly.

Eldrin's eyes flickered slightly. Seeing that the celestial soldiers and generals showed no immediate intention to take action, he cupped his hands in salute and said, "I am indeed the Daoist of Returning Abyss. Might I inquire about the purpose of your esteemed visit?"

"Good."

The silver-armored celestial general nodded slightly, then spoke with a gentle smile, "We have come today to deliver an imperial decree."

"First, the Celestial Court requires the restoration of an Ark of Salvation, necessitating the conscription of numerous artificers. As a Celestial-grade master artificer, you must accompany us."

"Rest assured, once the World-Ferrying Ancient Vessel is restored, you shall receive a generous reward."

"Secondly, I’ve heard that your second son, Chen Xianzhu (Person Name), possesses extraordinary talent and excels at training Dao Soldiers. He has been specially recruited to serve in the Western Abyss Heavenly Palace."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) let out a subtle sigh of relief.

He had heard a little about the Western Abyss Celestial Palace. Its full name was the 'Western Qi Divine Abyss Celestial Palace,' and it served as the celestial court of the human race's immortal dynasty within the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea.

Across the 3 1000 Immortal Domains, the Human Race's Celestial Court stood as 1 of the supreme ruling powers. Yet within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain, their influence struggled to penetrate deeply.

Take the Xiqi Divine Abyss Sea before us as an example—the Immortal Court possesses but a single Celestial Palace within its expanse.

Moreover, aside from the successive masters of the Celestial Palace, nearly all Divine Lords and Immortal Officials were held by native immortals from the Xī Qì Shén Yuān Hǎi (Realm).

For the Eldrin Celestial Realm and other such realms, being situated deep within the primordial chaos, the ambient immortal energy was far too sparse. Most celestial officials of the primordial realms were unwilling to come here.

This resulted in a stark contrast between the Qingcang Immortal Court and the Central Immortal Court. Among the human race's immortal courts, only Celestial Immortals were qualified to be enfeoffed as Divine Lords, while the celestial soldiers required at least the Ascendant Realm cultivation.

In the Vast Azure Immortal Realm, even Earth Immortals could be conferred as Divine Lords, wielding their primordial spirits as weapons, while those who ascended to immortality became Celestial Generals…

"Wait!"

Eldrin's pupils abruptly constricted. In the Vast Azure Celestial Realm, all celestial soldiers were forged from primordial spirits, while those who attained immortality served as celestial generals.

But these celestial soldiers before him now, even the weakest among them had attained the Ascendant Immortal Realm, completely defying the standards of the Qingcang Celestial Realm.

At this thought, he couldn’t help but glance at the celestial soldiers and generals, a sudden idea flashing through his mind: “These celestial soldiers and generals seem to have come from the Central Immortal Court.”

"Has Your Excellency comprehended this general's warning?"

Just as Eldrin was lost in thought, the celestial general spoke up and inquired.

Eldrin quickly gathered his thoughts and said, "I understand now."

"Very well. Remember to report to the Western Abyss Celestial Palace within a 1000 years."

The Celestial General nodded, appearing to have urgent matters at hand, and made ready to take his leave.

Watching him depart in haste, Eldrin couldn't help but feel curious about this summons. He rose and cupped his hands in salute, saying, "Pray inform me, General—is this summons for me alone, or are there others as well?"

The celestial general shook his head, then spoke with a gentle smile, "Over a 100 artificers have been conscripted this time. You'll understand once you arrive."

The Celestial General said no more, as if eager to continue delivering divine decrees, and swiftly departed with his celestial soldiers.

After he had departed, Lyra (Person Name) could not help but voice her concern, "Won't it be perilous to venture into the Western Abyss Celestial Palace?"

"That shouldn't be the case."

Eldrin shook his head and said, "After all, that is the Celestial Court of the human race, not some private backyard garden of a blessed paradise."

"And as members of the human race, sooner or later we will still have to deal with the Celestial Court."

Hearing this, Lyra gave a slight nod.

Their original intention was to, after breaking through to the Earth Immortal realm, directly head to the Western Abyss Celestial Palace to claim a Divine Lord title, immediately elevating themselves into the middle and upper echelons of the Celestial Court.

Now, encountering the Western Abyss Celestial Palace ahead of time might not necessarily be a bad thing.

Setting aside this thought, Lyra (Person Name) remarked pensively, "The 1 delivering the orders this time appears to be a trusted confidant of the Western Abyss Celestial Palace's master."

"It appears that the Eldrin Ship we need to repair is no ordinary artifact."

Eldrin nodded slightly, lost in thought for a moment before speaking, "Legends say the Western Abyss Celestial Palace changes its ruler once every 30 million years, yet the appointed time for succession has not arrived."

"Could it be that something unexpected has occurred?"

Unable to make sense of the thoughts in his heart, Eldrin simply let them drift away.

The Western Abyss Celestial Palace holds the sovereign seat of the Western Qi Divine Abyssal Sea, a position that can only be governed by a Celestial Immortal capable of illuminating the myriad heavens.

He was merely an Ascension Realm immortal; there was truly no need to trouble oneself over such a figure.

After setting aside his thoughts, Eldrin smiled and said, "I've heard Xian Dao has nearly consolidated his cultivation. Let him end his seclusion and accompany me."

The Western Abyss Celestial Palace was exceedingly distant from the Sea of Returning Abyss. Even flying directly there would likely take 8 100 years.

To avoid missing the deadline, Eldrin did not delay and brought Chen Xiandao to Meteorfall Sea, then proceeded to Western Abyss Celestial Palace through the Void Gate.

By the time they arrived at the Western Abyss Celestial Palace, they discovered several celestial maidens had been waiting for quite some time.

At the forefront stood a celestial maiden draped in ethereal robes—Seraphina Qu (Person Name). Upon seeing the 2, she gave a slight nod and spoke: "You must be the Returner from the Abyss. The Sovereign has been awaiting your arrival for quite some time."

"Waiting for us?"

Eldrin (Person Name) froze for a moment, a flicker of surprise stirring within him.

But an instant later, he smiled and said, "Please lead the way."

Following the Celestial Maiden, he soon arrived at a courtyard.

Within the courtyard, several ancient trees stood in tranquil silence. Beneath their boughs, a weiqi board was laid out, with 2 figures seated upright on opposing sides.

A man with hair and beard as white as snow, an elder whose demeanor was that of a transcendent being, exuding an air of immortal grace.

The other was a middle-aged man clad in scholarly robes, an elegant gentleman of cultivated demeanor.

Eldrin could not discern the auras of the 2 individuals. Upon confirming the identity of the middle-aged man, his expression faltered slightly.

"It's him?"

Chen Xiandao was also taken aback, hesitating slightly as he spoke, "Master?"

"Disciple, come quickly and brew a pot of tea for our senior."

The middle-aged man spoke calmly, continuing to move his chess pieces with deliberate composure.

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiandao obediently stepped forward to brew the tea.

At the same time, Eldrin carefully observed the pair and couldn't help feeling a slight shock inwardly. He vaguely speculated about their identities and immediately rose to his feet, cupping his hands in salute. "Greetings to you both, Seniors."

"There is no need for formalities."

The middle-aged man remained silent, but the elderly man smiled warmly and said, "I have long heard that you, Daoist Guixu, possess the bearing of a Great Luo immortal. Today, I specifically summoned you for an audience, and indeed, you are no ordinary mortal."

(End of Chapter)