Chapter 1682 : Ascension of the New Immortals

The breakthrough of Lyra Jiang was a matter of monumental significance for the Chen Immortal Clan.

It signified that the Chen Immortal Clan had gained another true Heaven Immortal-level combatant, increasing their odds of weathering the Great Tribulation by another measure.

After Lyra Jiang's breakthrough was complete, Eldrin Chen temporarily stored away several key Formation Tool and returned to the Abyssal Sea Region.

Upon his return to the Abyssal Sea Region, Eldrin Chen discovered that the Immortal Alliance had welcomed five new cultivators who had achieved the Triple Taiyi Foundation.

Among them, his son Caelan Chen and daughter Xander Qing Chen had successively cultivated and solidified their Triple Taiyi Foundation.

Furthermore, Divine Lord Glaze, Zixuan the Daoist, and Qing the Ancient Ancestor had also taken this crucial step, reaching the realm of the Triple Taiyi Foundation.

Additionally, within the Chen Immortal Clan, three more individuals had newly advanced to the Half-Step Celestial Immortal realm: Ye Qingfeng, Alistair Lu, and Ysander.

Among these five, Ye Qingfeng, Alistair Lu, and Ysander were all prodigies of heaven-defying talent, their future achievements holding boundless potential.

Eldrin Chen was naturally filled with profound joy at the breakthroughs of his comrades.

He summoned Lior Chen and inquired, "Within our clan and the Immortal Alliance, who else remains at the Earth Immortal Nine Layers?" For the best reading experience, visit audio—novel.com.

"Not many remain, only eight individuals now."

Lior Chen pondered briefly before presenting Eldrin Chen with a list.

Eldrin Chen took the list and examined it. The eight names inscribed upon it were: Wind-Fire-Thunder Divine Ape, Black Qilin, Lin Tianqi, Master of the Dao Palace, Freya Ji, Dorian Ji, Demon-Subduing Divine Monk, and lastly, Void-Refining Immortal.

This caused Eldrin Chen to fall into deep contemplation. Each of these eight figures was a founding elder within the Immortal Alliance [a grand coalition of powerful cultivators and sects].

The Wind-Fire-Thunder Divine Ape and the Black Qilin were both Mountain Guarding Divine Beast [powerful spiritual beasts tasked with protecting a clan's territory] of the Chen Clan. However, their foundational potential was inherently limited. Unless Eldrin Chen bestowed upon them Innate Qi [the primordial, untainted spiritual energy of creation], it would be exceedingly difficult for them to break through to the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of celestial immortals, a major milestone in cultivation].

Among the remaining individuals, the four—Void-Refining Immortal, Dorian Ji, Freya Ji, and Demon-Subduing Divine Monk—had, with Eldrin Chen's support, each opened Sixfold Heavens [a specific, high-level foundation within the Earth Immortal realm, indicating great potential]. They held some hope of impacting the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm [a transitional state between Earth Immortal and full Celestial Immortal], though their chances of success were uncertain.

Lin Tianqi had opened an Eighth Heaven, while the Master of the Dao Palace had opened a Seventh Heaven. Not only did they possess Celestial Immortal Aptitude [a rare innate constitution granting high potential to reach the Celestial Immortal realm], but they also harbored the hope of one day glimpsing the Heavenly Immortal Paragon [the pinnacle stage within the Celestial Immortal realm].

Thinking of this, a faint sigh escaped Eldrin Chen's heart.

Each of these individuals before him still held at least a sliver of hope to glimpse the Heaven Immortal realm. Yet, several of Eldrin Chen's other old comrades could no longer keep pace with his strides.

Figures like Six Stars Immortal, Skywind the Immortal, Earth Spring Ancient Ancestor, and Sky Feather Immortal had broken through to the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of terrestrial immortals] earlier. However, relying solely on a Heaven-Opening Foundation [a foundational cultivation method that opens the path to higher realms] with a Deep-Seated Foundation [a solid but not exceptionally broad or profound cultivation base], they had now been trapped at the Middle Stage Earth Immortal for many years, unable to advance even a single step further.

Even though they had achieved successive great victories in this recent Dao Tribulation [a heavenly trial testing a cultivator's comprehension of the Dao], and the group had obtained a considerable amount of Dao Source [the primordial essence and origin of a Great Dao], their strength still progressed at a glacial pace. Advancing another step would require expending a thousandfold greater price to make up the deficit, and even that was merely a possibility.

"Alas."

Eldrin Chen understood that unless his companions were willing to risk the immense danger of reincarnating and starting their cultivation anew, gambling on the ephemeral and uncertain opportunities of a future life, they had absolutely no chance of breaking through to the Heaven Immortal [the foundational immortal realm, marking true ascension beyond mortality] realm.

After much contemplation and repeated deliberation, Eldrin Chen finally spoke: "Trouble Clan Uncle, please deliver two Primordial Unity Golden Body Pill [a supreme elixir for forging an indestructible immortal physique] and a portion of Dao Source to the Wind-Fire-Thunder Divine Ape and the Black Qilin. Then, invite the other six to come here."

"In a moment."

Lior Chen nodded and soon brought the Master of the Dao Palace and the other seven to the Grand Hall.

Upon seeing Eldrin Chen, everyone nodded in greeting.

"Please, be seated."

Bound by the deep camaraderie of many years, Eldrin Chen could not help but nod warmly upon seeing them.

It had been merely one million years since his Ascending to Immortality [the final tribulation and ascension to become a true immortal], yet Eldrin Chen had already soared to the heavens, becoming a pivotal figure of great renown within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain.

Yet those who once followed him in ascending to the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [a vast and elevated realm of cultivation] have gradually fallen behind, unable to keep pace with his strides.

Aside from a few individuals like Yvonne the Violet Consort and Lila, whom Eldrin Chen has supported with all his might, the potential of the others has gradually reached its limit.

The individuals before him now are also nearing this point, yet they retain a sliver of potential to touch the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of celestial immortals].

Among these individuals, Void-Refining Immortal [an immortal title signifying mastery over void essence], Demon-Subduing Divine Monk, Master of the Dao Palace, and Lin Tianqi are all venerable seniors from the former Purple Realm. Freya Ji is a close confidante of Lyra Jiang from her youth, and Dorian Ji is even Lyra Jiang's maternal cousin.

During their cultivation journeys in the past, they each offered Eldrin Chen aid in one way or another. For this reason, Eldrin Chen still intends to look after them.

Once everyone was seated, Eldrin Chen smiled and said, "I observe your Mana [the refined spiritual energy of a cultivator] is harmonious and complete. It seems the breakthrough to the Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a transitional state just below the realm of a true celestial immortal] is not far off." Dive deeper into the Dao at audio–novel.com.

Upon hearing his words, a subtle flicker passed through everyone's eyes.

Lin Tianqi and the Master of the Dao Palace remained composed, but the Void-Refining Immortal shook his head with a wry smile. "Attempting to charge into the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm from the Sixfold Heavens [a specific stage within the Earth Immortal realm] offers a success rate of less than one in ten."

Eldrin Chen nodded in acknowledgment. Then, he retrieved several Dao Source [a rare treasure containing the pure essence of the Great Dao] from his sleeve and handed them over, distributing two to each person.

The moment they laid eyes on the objects, their expressions froze momentarily, revealing clear astonishment.

This time, Eldrin Chen had bestowed upon them all Eighth Rank Supreme Grade Dao Source [a supreme-grade spiritual essence of the eighth rank, foundational for profound cultivation breakthroughs], leaving them utterly astounded in the present moment.

Demon-Subduing Divine Monk shook his head, sighing with regret, "This treasure is far too precious. This old monk feels unworthy to receive it. Please, Benefactor, take it back."

Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile and spoke with calm assurance, "Given the foundation of your cultivation, the hope of breaking through to the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm [a transcendent state just shy of true Celestial Immortality] is far too slender."

"Only by refining these portions of Dao Source [the foundational essence of the Great Dao] to mend part of your inherent foundation, and then relying on the Primordial Unity Golden Body Pill [a legendary pill that forges a primordial and unified golden physique], can you successfully cultivate the Primordial Foundation [the most ancient and perfect foundational state for a cultivator]."

Having said this, Eldrin Chen continued, "I know you feel uneasy about accepting such gifts, but there is no need for concern."

"Consider it a debt. An Immortal [a being who has achieved immortality and possesses boundless lifespan] has endless years ahead. Once you break through to the Half-Step Celestial Immortal Realm, you can repay it slowly, over time."

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen retrieved another six Immortal Fruit [fruits imbued with immortal energy, granting profound benefits] and handed them to the group.

"What are these?"

Gazing at the six Immortal Fruit, everyone was momentarily taken aback.

Eldrin Chen smiled slightly and explained, "These are Reincarnation Fruit [fruits that allow one to experience a lifetime of cultivation within a dream], borne from the Cycle of Reincarnation Ancient Tree [an ancient tree whose fruits contain the power of the cycle of rebirth]. Consuming one allows you to cultivate for an entire lifetime within a dream, and you can condense the cultivation attained in that dream-life into a Dao Fruit [a tangible fruit representing profound comprehension and power of the Dao]."

"After refining this treasure, you will have a certain hope of cultivating the Great Unity Dao Fruit [the ultimate fruit of cultivation representing the unity of all principles]."

"However, although this object possesses Mysterious Profound [profound and unfathomable properties], an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality] can only refine one such item in their entire lifetime. Whether to use it or not is a decision you must make for yourselves."

Eldrin Chen explained in detail, speaking of the wondrous uses of the Reincarnation Fruit [a miraculous fruit that grants a dream of reincarnation].

This Reincarnation Fruit is a unique and extraordinary treasure. Upon consuming it, one can separate a portion of their Divine Soul [the spiritual core of a cultivator] to be reborn with memories intact into a certain world within the endless dimensions, living an entire lifetime anew.

During this dream cultivation, all cultivation achievements and experiences are utterly real. Theoretically, one could even cultivate to a realm more powerful than their current life.

Of course, due to immense uncertainty, the cultivation body within the dream also faces a high probability of perishing prematurely along the path.

Whether one perishes midway or cultivates to surpass their current self, upon awakening from the dream, all cultivation from the dream will return to the original body. If the Deep-Seated Foundation [the fundamental basis of one's cultivation] forged in the dream far surpasses that of this life, it can even miraculously reshape one's foundational roots.

Naturally, although the Reincarnation Fruit possesses unparalleled wonders, it also carries significant limitations. The complete novel can be found at (audio-novel.com).