Chapter 1634 : The Return of the Lost Progeny

Logically speaking, the Qing Generation should not have lacked talent; the Chen Immortal Clan should have been able to produce one or two Foundation Establishment [the second major stage of cultivation, where one solidifies their spiritual foundation] cultivators in that generation.

Unfortunately, the Demonic Beast [a monstrous beast tainted by demonic energy] Calamity left the Chen Clan crippled and unable to recover, causing almost the entire Qing Generation to miss their prime years for cultivation. Even with Eldrin Chen's full support later on, only two scions remained: Lior Chen and Elara Chen.

After these two members of the Qing Generation fell in battle one after another, the Chen Clan's Qing Generation was completely severed—a wound that forever ached in Thalion Chen's heart.

Consider the Chen Immortal Clan of today: the generations of Eternal Pursuit of the Dao, Reflect on Virtue and Ancestors, Support and Prosper the Clan, and Ascend to Immortal Eternity within the Sixteen-Generation Hierarchy. Apart from the very first 'Zhu' generation and the Dao Generation of the Ancient Progenitor, only the Qing Generation has failed to produce an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and ascended to immortality].

Now, with Lior Chen's Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth of the soul] and return, the gap left by the Qing Generation has been filled, finally fulfilling Thalion Chen's long-held wish.

Thinking of this, Thalion Chen let out a soft sigh. "Your return is well. With you here in the clan from now on, our Chen Clan ancestral seat in the Immortal Domain [a realm of profound spiritual energy, often the heartland of an immortal clan] will finally have someone to manage its affairs."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but smile slightly.

For many years, Eldrin Chen had been the master of the Chen Clan of the Immortal Domain, yet he had never had the time or focus to oversee the clan's daily governance.

Figures like Ethan Chen and Kael Chen possessed heaven-defying talent, but they were not suited for clan administration. While some among the younger generation had the skill, their junior status meant they lacked the authority to command respect from the elders, making them unfit for such a weighty responsibility.

Thus, for all these years, the affairs of the Chen Immortal Clan had been managed on its behalf by Thalion Chen. Find this and other novels at audio-novel*com.

However, with him alone managing both the Abyssal Earth Immortal Realm [a vast and profound realm within the immortal world] and the Chen Immortal Clan of the Immortal Domain [the Chen Clan, a powerful family of cultivators in the immortal realm], he found himself stretched thin, as if trying to be in multiple places at once.

Now that Lior Chen had arrived, it was a great relief. He was not only skilled in clan administration but also possessed the seniority to command respect among the Chen Clan members. His presence would significantly alleviate the burdens on both Eldrin Chen and Thalion Chen.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen nodded and said, "From now on, Uncle Lior, please resume overseeing the clan's affairs." Lior Chen accepted without any polite refusal.

Though a million years had passed since they last met, the bond forged in their humble beginnings, when they united to help the family rise, remained unbroken. There was no trace of awkwardness or distance between them.

Eldrin Chen then spent some time in earnest conversation with Lior Chen, bringing him up to speed on all the changes within the family over the long years.

As the Longevity Banquet [a grand feast celebrating longevity and cultivation achievements] was about to commence, he had Ethan Chen guide Lior Chen to familiarize himself with current clan matters. Afterwards, Eldrin ascended to the summit of Verdant Chariot Mountain. Atop the peak, a magnificent Immortal Island [a floating landmass imbued with dense spiritual energy] hovered in the air.

Immortals had gathered, and a grand feast was already underway.

Eldrin Chen and the other Chen Clan immortals stepped onto the platform. They saw that the vast Immortal Island was already thronged with several thousand Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and achieved immortality through cultivation].

The cultivation levels of these Immortal were all formidable. They were either Ancient Ancestor [venerable progenitors of immense age and power] or even Half-Step Celestial Immortal [those on the very cusp of ascending to the highest immortal realm] from the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of Earth Immortals, a high stage of cultivation], or they were the leaders of Immortal Clan [powerful families of immortals] or Immortal Sect [organized schools of immortal cultivation] closely allied with the Abyssal Immortal Alliance within the Eldrin's Hundred Seas [a vast region of interconnected seas and realms].

Those who were not Earth Immortal [cultivators who have attained the Earth Immortal realm] and who did not hold the status of an Immortal Sect master were simply not permitted to set foot upon this Immortal Island.

At Immortal Island in the Central Realm, Eldrin Chen gathered with the various Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators on the verge of ascending to true immortality], exchanging pleasant smiles. A grand feast seemed poised to begin. It was at this very moment that streaks of light descended one after another from the distant horizon.

Some arrived riding in immortal carriages, others soared through the skies astride Immortal Phoenix [a mythical bird of auspicious fire], and yet others came drawn by nine dragons pulling a chariot, all converging upon the Abyssal Sea Region.

The figure in the immortal carriage was a youth clad in black robes. He cast a glance at Eldrin Chen and spoke, "Are you the Abyssal Daoist [the Daoist of the Abyss], Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator]?"

"I am,"

Eldrin Chen replied, a flicker of light passing through his eyes.

The black-robed youth nodded slightly and said calmly, "I am Ronan Luo. I have heard that you, Fellow Daoist, are ranked among the top three Heaven's Chosen [prodigies favored by destiny] of the Human Race in the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain. I have come today specifically to witness your prowess."

Simultaneously, the figure astride the Immortal Phoenix halted.

Clad in snow-white robes, his gaze seemed to hold the turning of Heavenly Circuit Stars [the celestial bodies that govern fate and cosmic cycles]. He looked at Eldrin Chen with a faint smile and said, "I am Wuji Taiyang. I have come uninvited today; I hope you do not take offense."

The third figure was clad in five-colored armor, reclining loftily upon a war chariot drawn by nine dragons.

He looked down upon Eldrin Chen from his high perch, his gaze indifferent as he spoke, "I had thought that one ranked among the top three Heaven's Chosen of the Human Race in the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain would surely be a protagonist of the Dao Tribulation [a great cosmic calamity testing the Dao]. To find you merely at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm] is truly a profound disappointment."

"Remember this well, I am Qiang Sun, Dao Tribulation [a catastrophic heavenly trial faced by cultivators]. If you see This Sovereign [a self-referential title used by powerful cultivators] during it, retreat three hundred Immortal Paths [a metaphorical measure of distance or progress on the cultivation journey] and I shall spare your life." "ROAR!"

As the words fell, the nine dragons roared and soared into the sky, shattering seven floating isles and cracking the gates of the Ninefold Heavens [the highest celestial realm], their arrogance tearing through the firmament as they departed. "Hmph!"

Eldrin Chen's eyes turned icy cold. His hand unconsciously tightened around the jade cup in his grasp, crushing it to powder on the spot.

At the same time, Ronan Luo, witnessing this, could only shake his head. His chariot drawn by a seven-colored immortal deer traversed the sky, vanishing into the distant reaches of the Immortal Domain. Only Wuji Taiyang remained. He strolled forward, ascending gracefully, and looked at Eldrin Chen with a faint smile as he spoke.

"Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator], there is no need to take it to heart."

"Qiang Sun is a scion of the Sun Clan of the Eternal Ancient Race [a primordial clan of immense power and longevity]. His clan alone boasts two Great Luo Golden Immortals [supreme immortals who have attained the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm]. As a direct descendant of a Great Luo Ancient Race [an ancient race of supreme power] and a disciple enrolled in the Military Sacred Land [a hallowed place of learning and power] within the Primal Immortal Domain, his temperament has always been blunt and straightforward." Your portal to cultivation novels: audio-novel.com.

"As for Ronan Luo, he is the Seventh True Disciple of the Celestial Web Ancient Sect, the Personal Disciple [a disciple personally taught by a master] of an Ancient Immortal Great Power. His pride, too, runs understandably high."

Wuji Taiyang spoke eloquently. Dressed in a White Robe as pure as snow, his physique was like flawless white jade, radiating an ethereal grace utterly transcendent of Mortal Dust [the mundane world of ordinary humans].

A flicker passed through Eldrin Chen's gaze. He then spoke, "Might I ask, Fellow Daoist, from which Sacred Land do you hail as its inheritor?" "Me?"

Wuji Taiyang offered a slight smile before replying calmly, "My Taiyang Clan is one of the Primordial Immortal Clans [ancient clans whose origins trace back to the dawn of the immortal world], ranked seventh among them within the Primal Immortal Domain." Those present fell into a bewildered silence, clearly unfamiliar with the concept of the .

Beside him, Divine Lord Glaze observed this and immediately sent a discreet voice transmission to Eldrin Chen: "The so-called Primordial Immortal Clan refers to those founded by the Innate Human Race of the Primordial Era." "These Human Race lineages originate from the dawn of World Creation, their veins flowing with the most noble innate blood of the Human Race. If their ancestors did not fall, they would often be among the very first Great Luo Golden Immortal of the Human Race."

"Nearly half of the Seventy-Two Sages of Humanity hailed from the Innate Human Race of the Primordial Era. The founding ancestor of this Taiyang Clan was one of those Seventy-Two Ancient Sages."

"As the seventh Primordial Immortal Clan, the Taiyang Clan is one of the most ancient peak powers of the Human Race. Behind them may stand a supreme Great Luo Golden Immortal, or perhaps even a Quasi-Sage Great Power acting as their pillar."

"Compared to them, the Sun Clan of the Eternal Ancient Race behind Qiang Sun is merely an upstart." Hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a tremor in his heart.

A Primordial Immortal Clan that has existed since the Primordial Era is likely among the most supreme powers across the Three Thousand Immortal Domains. Were they to separate from the Human Race, they would likely be powerful enough to establish a formidable Hundred Clans of Immortal Spirits of their own.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen could not help but feel profound respect. He immediately cupped his hands and said, "So you are from a Primordial Immortal Clan. My apologies for the earlier disrespect." Wuji Taiyang gave a slight nod and then spoke: "To be frank, my purpose in coming today is to assist you, Fellow Daoist, in achieving the Dao." Continue reading this story at www . audio-novel.com.