Chapter 1631 : Ancestral Halls and Immortal Guests

Daoist Lior followed the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] as it led the way, arriving swiftly at the summit of Verdant Chariot Mountain.

Ysander was exceptionally courteous, ushering him into the Grand Hall. He personally poured a cup of tea and said with a smile.

"The Master is currently entertaining distinguished guests and cannot break away for the moment." "Please wait a short while; I will go and invite an Ancient Ancestor to come." Lior Chen's eyes flickered slightly, immediately understanding Ysander's status.

At such a Longevity Banquet [a grand feast celebrating a powerful cultivator's extended lifespan], a great number of Earth Immortal Progenitor [a powerful cultivator who has attained the Earth Immortal realm] and even greater powers would come to offer congratulations. The upper echelons of the Chen Immortal Clan would undoubtedly be fully occupied.

Even if they could only dispatch a Personal Disciple to receive him, it seemed the Chen Immortal Clan indeed regarded him with considerable importance.

One must understand, his identity had not yet been confirmed. The message would be relayed layer by layer, and it might not even reach the ears of the Chen Clan's high-ranking members.

Thinking of this, Lior Chen spoke, "I understand. You may go."

Upon hearing this, Ysander immediately excused himself in haste to invite an Ancient Ancestor to come and verify their kinship.

Lior Chen sat upright within the Grand Hall, sipping his tea as he waited.

It was at this moment that a group of Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and ascended to immortality] arrived together. Most of their cultivations were at the Great Perfection of Immortal Ascension [the pinnacle stage of the Immortal Ascension realm], and each one's power was unfathomably deep to Lior Chen. Original English translation available at audio~novel.com.

A Chen Clan Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and ascended to a higher state of existence] led the group into the Grand Hall. He had Immortal Treasures [enchanted artifacts of great power used by cultivators] and Spirit Fruit [fruits imbued with spiritual energy that aid cultivation] served, then clasped his hands respectfully toward those behind him and said, "The number of guests today is truly overwhelming, and our clan's Elders are short-handed."

"You are all close to myself, so I must trouble you to rest here for a moment. Once the Longevity Banquet [a grand feast celebrating a cultivator's extended lifespan] commences, I shall invite you all over."

Seeing this, the group nodded, and one of them immediately smiled and replied, "Not at all, it's but a trivial matter. Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator], please attend to your duties."

After the Chen Clan Immortal departed, the assembled immortals exchanged faint smiles, only then noticing Lior Chen.

Although Lior Chen's cultivation level was not high, none of those present dared show him any disrespect.

Those gathered in this Grand Hall all shared close ties with the Chen Clan. The fact that Lior Chen was here drinking tea indicated his status was as Valerius [extraordinary or distinguished] as their own.

Realizing this, three profoundly unfathomable Immortals approached. Their leader glanced at Lior Chen and offered a gentle smile, saying, "I am Lucian Huanxu, greetings, fellow immortal."

"Lucian Huanxu?"

Lior Chen's eyes flickered with recognition. Though he did not know the other party, this Lucian Huanxu had cultivated to the Great Perfection of Immortal Ascension [the pinnacle stage just before a major breakthrough in the Immortal Ascension realm]. Not daring to be remiss, he immediately rose and returned the gesture, "I am Daoist Lior, my respects to you, fellow immortal."

Lucian Huanxu, the Immortal nodded, then smiled and introduced himself to Lior Chen: "I hail from the Southern Brilliance Heaven Domain, one of the Six Heavens [a collective term for six major celestial domains]. I have had the fortune of meeting Senior Eldrin on two occasions."

"The Minghu the Immortal and Lingspin, the Immortal Maiden by my side share the same origin as I, hailing from the Huanxu Ancient Realm. However, they inherit the legacy of the Seven Saints Palace, the orthodox lineage founded by Senior Eldrin [the revered title for Eldrin Chen], making them his disciples and descendants in the Dao."

"Our purpose in coming is twofold: not only to offer birthday felicitations, but also to mark the day these two Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality] of the Human Race formally return to the ancestral fold."

Lucian Huanxu, the Immortal recounted the tale with measured grace, and when he spoke of his acquaintance with Eldrin Chen, a touch of unmistakable pride colored his expression.

The assembled Immortals nearby immediately adopted expressions of solemn respect upon hearing this, their faces revealing clear surprise.

It must be understood that given the current stature of the Abyssal Daoist [the Daoist title of Eldrin Chen], an ordinary Immortal [being who has transcended mortality] cannot simply expect an audience on a whim.

For this individual to have not only met Eldrin Chen on two occasions but also to have been remembered by him was considered quite remarkable and fortunate. Furthermore, the status of Minghu and Lingspin as Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality] and disciples of the Abyssal Daoist was itself profoundly impressive.

It is widely known that the Abyssal Daoist currently has only four Personal Disciple [direct disciples under his personal tutelage]. His eldest disciple, Sylas Ye, possesses heaven-defying talent, walks the Pure Yang Five Elements Path [a cultivation path harmonizing pure Yang energy with the five elemental forces], and has successfully cultivated three types of Heaven-Opening Foundation [a supreme foundational cultivation method of legendary grade].

After arduous cultivation spanning over eight hundred thousand years, and with the support of the Abyssal Daoist, he broke through to the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of an Earth Immortal, a powerful immortal being] two hundred thousand years ago. Rumors suggest he opened at least a Ninefold Heavens [a mythical internal world of nine layers] within.

His second disciple, Alistair Lu, forged the Four Symbols Dao Body [a Dao Body aligned with the four celestial symbols]. Wielding his set of 'Four Symbols Heaven-Slaying Sword Formation' [a legendary sword formation], he reigned supreme and unchallenged within the Ascension Immortal Realm [the realm just below Earth Immortal]. As early as five hundred thousand years ago, he achieved the monumental feat of slaying an Earth Immortal Progenitor [an Earth Immortal founder of a lineage] while still in a lower realm.

Now, his cultivation depth is unfathomable. According to whispers, he too has already ascended to the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of an Earth Immortal, a powerful immortal being], his power and prowess shrouded in profound mystery.

The third disciple, Ysander, was a rare prodigy among Sword Cultivator [cultivators who specialize in the sword path]. The Profound Heaven Demon-Slaying Sword Canon [a supreme sword art manual] he created was praised even by Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators on the verge of ascending to true immortality]. One hundred seventy thousand years ago, with cultivation at the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a realm just below the Earth Immortal], he once slew three Earth Immortal Progenitor [foundational Earth Immortal cultivators] in a single battle, ultimately achieving a Perfect Foundation [a flawless and supreme cultivation base] and stepping into the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of Earth Immortals].

Each of these three Personal Disciple [direct disciples personally taught by a master] possessed Celestial Immortal Aptitude [the innate potential to reach the Celestial Immortal realm]. They were the most elite Heaven's Chosen [individuals favored by destiny] and heroes within the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and perilous sea region].

Legends spoke of a fourth disciple under Abyssal Daoist [the Daoist of the Abyss], but this disciple had always been exceedingly low-profile, never appearing in public even once. Rumors held that this individual was also a genius of a generation.

Although the cultivation levels of these two individuals before him were not high, they were disciples and descendants of Abyssal Daoist, which clearly indicated their status was anything but ordinary. "So it is Nian... Eldrin..."

Understanding their identities, Lior Chen cupped his hands in salute. His words paused slightly before he continued, "So you are Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator] and successors of Senior Eldrin [Eldrin, the revered senior]. My apologies for the earlier lack of recognition."

"You are too kind," came the modest reply. Experience the full epic at http://www . audio-novel.com.

Lucian Huanxu offered a slight smile and inquired, "For you, Fellow Daoist, to be here, your status must be extraordinary. May I ask who you are?"

"I have no significant connections,"

Lior Chen shook his head, speaking calmly. "It is merely that within the Chen Clan [the Chen family], I still have a few old acquaintances."

"Old acquaintances?" Lucian Huanxu was momentarily taken aback before speaking. "The old acquaintances you speak of, Fellow Daoist, must surely hold positions of great authority within the Chen Clan."

Speaking of this, Lucian Huanxu was inwardly rather dismissive. Lior Chen's cultivation was merely at the Early Stage Ascendant Immortal Realm [the initial phase of the realm just below true Immortality], with a lifespan capped at a few tens of thousands of years at most.

At that age, even if he knew any Chen Clan Immortal [a being who has ascended to true immortality], they would most likely also be only at the Ascension to Immortality Realm [the realm of those who have recently become Immortals].

"Perhaps this Daoist Lior's ancestors had some connection with the Chen Clan."

"Could he be from the Abyssal Realm?"

Lucian Huanxu, the Immortal mused silently. Just then, several more Immortal [true immortal beings] of the Early Stage Ascendant Immortal Realm approached.

The leader, whose cultivation was not particularly high, spoke with a hint of a smile, "I notice Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator] seems unfamiliar. I presume Fellow Daoist did not ascend from the Abyssal Realm?"

"I did not."

Lior Chen's eyes flickered slightly. He had not ascended from the Purple Realm.

The Daoist nodded and said with a smile, "I am Chen Zutian, the former Clan Lord [the leader of a cultivation clan] of the Chen Clan of the Mortal Realm."

"I rushed to ascend to the Immortal Realm [the higher plane of existence where true Immortals reside] with these other Fellow Daoist precisely to offer birthday congratulations to several Ancient Ancestor [venerated, extremely old and powerful ancestors of a clan]."

Hearing this, Lior Chen finally understood that these individuals were several Immortals [beings who have ascended to the highest realm of cultivation] from the Purple Realm [a major region within the immortal domain].

They hailed respectively from the Chen Immortal Clan, the Horizon Sea Pavilion, the Ji Clan, and other such powers, all being newly ascended Immortals [beings who have ascended to the highest realm of cultivation].

In order to attend the Longevity Banquet [a grand feast celebrating a powerful cultivator's extended lifespan] of several Ancient Ancestors [venerable progenitors of a clan or sect], these individuals had cultivated with great urgency, reaching the Ascension to Immortality Realm [the final stage before transcending mortality] and ascending into the Immortal Domain [the higher plane of existence where immortals reside].

Thinking of this, Lior Chen smiled faintly and said, "You have all shown great consideration."

Hearing this, Zoran Chen laughed and replied, "Since you, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator], are not from the Void Realm nor the Abyssal Realm, could it be that you are from the lineage of the Verdant Spirit Ancient Star?"

Seeing this, an Immortal [a being who has ascended to the highest realm of cultivation] at the Great Perfection of Immortal Ascension [the pinnacle stage of the Immortal Ascension realm] chuckled and said, "I just saw Ysander the Ancient Ancestor [venerable progenitor of a clan or sect] escort you here. Could it be that you, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator], are a direct-line descendant of the Verdant Spirit Ancient Star, a disciple of Ysander the Ancient Ancestor [venerable progenitor of a clan or sect] from a later generation?" The story continues at audio-novel.com.