Chapter 1630 : A Gathering of Immortal Titans

Speaking of this, the Violet Robe Path Master shook his head.

Hearing this, Lior Path Master nodded. He did not pay it much mind, considering it merely a coincidence.

At that very moment, across the Heavenly Vault, hundreds upon hundreds of streaks of light flew past in succession, each one emanating an aura that made Lior Chen tremble.

From some of these figures, a mere wisp of their aura gave the illusion of being able to Oblivion the Great Thousand World, even inducing in him a suffocating sensation that stole his breath.

From the most majestic carriage of all, the Luan Bird pulling it seemed akin to a World-Creating Divine Spirit, its wings beating with the very power of World-Opening.

With a single flap of its wings, it had already vanished into the distant reaches of the Void Heaven.

"These people..."

Only after taking a deep, steadying breath did Lior Path Master speak, his voice filled with utter astonishment.

Seeing his reaction, the violet-robed Immortal could not help but smile with a touch of pride. "Fellow Daoist, there is no need for concern. Those were the great powers and Patriarchs of the Violet Firmament Path Palace, who are close friends with our own Chen Clan Ancestor."

"They have come to our Chen Clan today to offer their congratulations for the Patriarch's longevity celebration."

Upon hearing this, Lior Path Master straightened with solemn respect and asked, "Might I inquire, which Great Power Figure [a term for a cultivator of immense power and profound cultivation] is your esteemed Clan Elder Ancestor?"

"He is not yet considered a Great Power Figure."

Violet Robe Path Master shook his head, then continued, "However, my Chen Clan Ancestor, Returning Abyss Path Master [a Daoist title meaning 'Master of the Returning Abyss'], has cultivated for a mere million years and has already reached the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm]."

"His natural talent and genius are such that, even within the vast expanse of the Vast Azure Immortal Domain, they are a sight unseen for countless eons—a truly peerless..."

"Hold on a moment."

At that very instant, Lior Path Master interrupted him.

His expression turned profoundly grave, etched with shock, as he asked, "The Daoist title you just mentioned for your Clan Elder Ancestor... was it Returning Abyss?"

The violet-robed Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality through cultivation] looked somewhat surprised but answered, "Indeed it is. Our Patriarch's Daoist title is Returning Abyss Path Master. Could it be you have heard of his illustrious name even in the lower realms?"

Lior Path Master did not answer directly. Instead, he inquired, "Dare I ask if your clan's Clan Genealogy [the formal generational naming poem of a clan] is: Pursuing the Path, Everlasting Verdure [the clan motto meaning 'Pursuing the Dao, Everlasting Green'], Remembering the Virtuous, Reflecting on Ancestors [the clan motto meaning 'Remembering the Worthy, Reflecting on Ancestors'], Supporting Each Other, Revitalizing the Clan [the clan motto meaning 'Supporting Each Other, Revitalizing the Clan'], Ascendant Immortal, Achieving Immortality [the clan motto meaning 'Ascendant Immortal, Achieving Immortality']?"

"How do you know this?"

The violet-robed Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality through cultivation] offered a faint smile and nodded. "It seems you are from the lower realms, most likely hailing from within the Returning Abyss Realm [a specific lower realm or world]."

"But that cannot be," he continued, a note of confusion entering his voice. "If you are a descendant of the Returning Abyss Realm, why is there no master from your sect, no senior elder, or a fellow Immortal here to receive you?"

Just as Violet Robe Path Master [a cultivator who has mastered a profound path, known by his attire] was feeling perplexed, Lior Path Master [a senior cultivator of the Chen Clan] drew a deep breath and spoke. "If my deduction is correct," he said, his voice steady, "Eldrin the Founding Ancestor [the revered progenitor of a lineage] belongs to the Nian Generation [a specific generational cohort within the Chen Clan]. His honored name is—Eldrin."

A resonant hum seemed to hang in the air.

Upon hearing this, Violet Robe Path Master's expression shifted subtly, a tremor of surprise passing through his features.

Now, after the passage of a million years, Eldrin Chen had become an ancient legend in the lower realms, a name spoken of in hushed tones.

Within the vast expanse of the Purple Seal Realm [a higher realm of existence], scarcely anyone remembered the name Eldrin Chen. Even within the Chen Immortal Clan [an immortal clan founded by the Chen family], aside from a mere handful of the most venerable elders, few dared to utter his name directly.

For this man before him to speak of Eldrin Chen's august title with such ease was utterly unexpected.

Considering this, the violet-robed Immortal inquired, his tone now carrying a weight of solemnity, "Pray tell, honored sir, who exactly are you?"

Lior Path Master did not answer immediately. Instead, he released a soft sigh, heavy with unspoken history.

"Take me to see Eldrin."

"......"

Lior Chen traversed the expanse of the sea.

His gaze swept across the boundless, endless ocean.

In the Nine Heavens Above, infinite starlight converged, as resplendent as a sky full of Starry River.

The vast sea, too, was dotted with countless Celestial Immortal islands, scattered like stars upon its surface.

Between the waves, the sea and sky mirrored each other, becoming one.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—"

Across that expanse of heaven and earth, streams of light flew past, one after another, as hundreds upon hundreds of Immortal [powerful beings who have transcended mortality through cultivation] streaked towards the heart of the sea.

The cultivation bases of these Immortal were unfathomably profound. Even though he had now attained the Dao and become an Immortal, compared to these figures, he felt utterly insignificant.

Some figures reclined upon immortal chariots, escorted by dozens or even hundreds of Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation]. Yet, upon setting foot in this sea region, each and every one of them proceeded with expressions of profound reverence and awe.

Looking further across the vast expanse, countless cultivators and Path Soldiers [elite soldiers of a major cultivation power] patrolled the skies and seas. They were clad in armor forged from Immortal Gold [a divine metal of exceptional purity and durability], and wielded Heavenly Halberd [a polearm weapon of immense power]. Any single one of these items would be a supreme treasure unseen for a million years in the lower realms.

At the horizon where sky met sea, countless Immortal Isles [floating islands imbued with immortal energy] drifted upon the Void Heaven [the boundless, starry void between worlds]. Upon them, Immortal Palaces and Divine Pavilions [magnificent structures of celestial architecture] stood in elegant disarray, seemingly constructed from white jade and immortal marrow, exuding an aura of majestic grandeur.

"For a single birthday celebration, great powers come to offer congratulations, and ten thousand immortals pay homage."

"This Chen Immortal Clan of the Immortal Domain [a higher realm of existence for immortals] has truly become extraordinary."

Lior Chen murmured softly, a ripple of emotion stirring within his gaze.

The scene before him felt somewhat unreal. In his past life within the Netherworld [the realm of spirits and the dead], he had stumbled upon a great Opportunity and Fortune [a pivotal chance encounter or destiny-altering luck]. Carrying his memories, he had experienced Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth of the soul] for a hundred lifetimes.

He had thought that upon finally Ascendant Immortal, Achieving Immortality [transcending mortality to become an immortal being] in this life, he could revisit the familiar sights of Purple Seal. He never imagined that upon first ascending to the Immortal Domain, he would witness such a vast and boundless Immortal Path [the overarching philosophy and practice of immortal cultivation] colossus.

"Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator], have you also come to present congratulatory gifts?"

At that moment, an Immortal from nearby flew over to him.

That was a female immortal of the Early Ascendant Immortal Realm [the first major stage after achieving immortality]. Perhaps because it was rare to encounter another Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation] of the same realm, she approached.

After greeting Lior Chen, she smiled and said, "I am Jade Daylily Yang, an Elder [a senior position within a sect or clan] of the Spirit Suspension Immortal Sect. I, too, ascended to immortality not long ago."

"I have some connections with the Drifting Snow Palace, a Blessed Land [a region of exceptional spiritual energy and fortune] under the banner of the Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance. That's how I managed to find a way to deliver a congratulatory gift."

As she spoke, a smile touched the lips of the Early Ascendant Immortal Realm female immortal.

Now, the Chen Immortal Clan held the prestigious title of Lord of the Hundred Seas of Returning Abyss, and Returning Abyss Path Master [a title for a master of a profound cultivation path] was hailed as the foremost prodigy of the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea.

If she could use this opportunity to establish ties with the Chen Immortal Clan, she might receive their protection during her Path Tribulation [a heavenly trial faced by cultivators to advance their path], increasing her chances of successfully overcoming it.

Thinking this, Jade Daylily Yang smiled and asked, "I see your cultivation is also not high. May I ask what connection brought you here?"

Lior Chen pondered briefly before replying, "I have some acquaintance with several Immortal of the Chen Clan."

"You know Immortal from the Chen Clan?"

Upon hearing this, Jade Daylily Yang immediately regarded him with newfound respect.

This Chen Immortal Clan [a prominent clan of cultivators] held its longevity celebration with great discretion. The invitations were exceedingly scarce; it was not a matter of simply wishing to present gifts to gain entry.

From what she knew of the Drifting Snow Palace [a renowned cultivation sect], even they possessed only a handful of invitations. Without sufficient connections, many Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to immortality] sought to purchase them at exorbitant prices but could not.

Even within the Chen Immortal Clan, an ordinary Immortal might not necessarily receive an invitation.

Those qualified to issue such invitations were, at the very least, beings at the Great Perfection of the Ascendant Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Ascendant Immortal cultivation realm].

When Lior Chen mentioned he knew several such Immortal, she was immediately taken aback. A flicker of desire to forge a connection sparked within her, and she promptly engaged him in conversation.

As they conversed, they soon arrived before a majestic Immortal Isles [a floating island imbued with immortal energies].

Gazing at the Immortal Isles, the woman's expression grew slightly solemn. "This is the Purple Tenuity Immortal Island [the Island of the Purple Tenuity Star], a place of immense prestige and one of the most renowned locations in the entire Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea [the Western Essence Divine Abyss Ocean]."

"We hold invitations, granting us passage onto the Purple Tenuity Immortal Island. However, the isle is adorned with Immortal Artifact [powerful enchanted objects] and Spirit Herb [plants infused with spiritual energy], and we cannot wander freely."

"Particularly the Green Chariot Mountain [the Verdant Chariot Mountain]. That is the ancestral seat of the Chen Immortal Clan within this Immortal Domain [a realm governed by immortal laws]. Without explicit permission from the clan, even an Earth Immortal Patriarch [a patriarch who has attained the Earth Immortal realm] would be suppressed and slain on the spot for trespassing."

"You must be cautious. Remember, safety is paramount."

As they were speaking, an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation] flew over from the distance and approached them.

Jade Daylily Yang's expression shifted slightly, and she immediately warned, "Be careful. This is an Earth Immortal Patriarch [a powerful, earthbound immortal patriarch]. Why would he be seeking us out?"

At that moment, the newcomer's gaze fell upon Lior Chen, and with an expression of utmost gravity, he spoke:

"Are you Lior Path Master?"

"I am."

Lior Chen replied calmly.

Fate Birth's face was etched with deep solemnity. Though the man's identity was not yet confirmed, the visitor's extraordinary aura left no room for disrespect.

Rising to his feet, he offered a respectful bow with clasped hands and said, "Please, follow me."