Chapter 1631 : A Patriarch's Summons

Lior Path Master followed the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] and soon arrived atop Green Chariot Mountain.

Fate Birth was exceptionally courteous, ushering him into the Great Hall. He personally poured him a cup of tea and then said with a smile.

"Our master is currently entertaining distinguished guests and cannot break away for the moment."

"Please wait a short while. I will go and invite the Patriarch to come."

Lior Chen's eyes flickered slightly, immediately understanding Fate Birth's identity.

At such a longevity celebration, with numerous Earth Immortal Patriarch [a patriarch who has attained the Earth Immortal realm] and even Great Power Figure [a figure of immense cultivation power] arriving to offer congratulations, the upper echelons of the Chen Immortal Clan were undoubtedly too busy to attend to everyone personally.

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

After all, his identity had not yet been confirmed. The news would have to pass through several layers, and it might not even have reached the ears of the Chen Clan's high-ranking members.

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

Upon hearing this, Fate Birth immediately excused himself and hurried off to invite the Patriarch to come and verify their kinship. Continue your cultivation journey at audio-novel dot com.

Lior Chen sat serenely within the Great Hall, sipping tea as he awaited the proceedings.

At that very moment, a group of Immortal [powerful beings who have transcended mortality] arrived together. Most possessed cultivation at the Great Perfection of the Ascendant Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Ascendant Immortal realm], their profound depths utterly unfathomable to Lior Chen.

A Chen Clan Immortal guided the group into the Great Hall. He had attendants serve Immortal Artifact [enchanted artifacts of immortal grade] and Spirit Fruit [fruits brimming with spiritual energy], then clasped his hands respectfully towards those behind him. "The guests today are truly numerous, and our clan's Elder [senior members] are short-handed," he explained.

"You are all like family. Please, rest here for a while. Once the longevity banquet commences, we shall escort you over."

The group nodded in understanding. One among them smiled and replied, "Think nothing of it. It is but a minor matter. Please, attend to your duties, Fellow Daoist."

After the Chen Clan Immortal departed, the assembled immortals exchanged knowing smiles before their gazes finally settled upon Lior Chen.

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

Anyone seated within this Great Hall shared a close connection with the Chen Clan. That Lior Chen was here, drinking tea, indicated his status was as Extraordinary [remarkable and distinguished] as their own.

Realizing this, three profoundly powerful Immortal approached. Their leader glanced at Lior Chen and offered a warm smile. "I am Cosmos Void Path Master, greetings, Fellow Immortal."

"Cosmos Void Path Master?"

Lior Chen's gaze flickered with recognition. Though he did not know the other party, this Cosmos Void Path Master had cultivated to the Great Perfection of the Ascendant Immortal Realm. He dared not be negligent and immediately rose, cupping his hands in greeting. "I am Lior Path Master. Greetings, fellow Immortal."

The Cosmos Void Immortal nodded, then smiled warmly as he introduced himself to Lior Chen. "I hail from the Southern Brilliance Heavenly Domain, one of the Six Heavenly Domains in the south. I have had the fortune of meeting Senior Eldrin on two occasions."

"My companions here, Bright Lake Immortal and Immortal Maiden Spirit Spin, also originate from the Cosmos Void Ancient World. However, they inherit the legacy of Senior Eldrin through the Seven Saints Palace and are, in essence, his disciples' disciples."

"Our visit is not merely to offer birthday felicitations. It also marks the day these two Immortal of the Human Race return to their ancestral lineage."

As the Cosmos Void Immortal recounted his tale, a touch of pride colored his expression when he mentioned his acquaintance with Eldrin Chen.

The surrounding Immortals, upon hearing this, immediately straightened with profound respect, their faces etched with surprise.

After all, given the current status of the Returning Abyss Path Master, an ordinary Immortal could not simply expect an audience with him.

Not only had this person met Eldrin Chen twice, but he had also been remembered by him. This was truly Extraordinary.

Furthermore, the identities of Immortals Bright Lake and Spirit Spin as disciples of the Returning Abyss Path Master were also immensely impressive.

It was widely known that the Returning Abyss Path Master currently had only four personal disciples. His eldest disciple, Alistair Ye, possessed heaven-defying talent. He walked the Primordial Solar Five Elements Path and had successfully cultivated three types of World-Opening Foundation.

He cultivated arduously for over eight hundred thousand years. With the support of Returning Abyss Path Master [a title for a master of the profound Returning Abyss cultivation path], he broke through to the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of Earth Immortals, beings deeply connected to the world's essence] two hundred thousand years ago. Rumors say he opened at least the Ninefold Heaven [a legendary, multi-layered celestial realm].

The second disciple, Literature Abyss Lu, achieved the Four Symbols Path Body [a rare physical constitution aligned with the four celestial symbols]. Wielding a set of 'Four Symbols Heaven-Slaying Sword Formation' [a formidable sword formation based on the four symbols], he reigned supreme and unchallenged within the Ascendant Immortal Realm [the realm just below Earth Immortal]. As early as five hundred thousand years ago, he accomplished the astounding feat of slaying an Earth Immortal Patriarch [a venerable patriarch of the Earth Immortal realm].

Now, his cultivation base is unfathomably deep. According to whispers, he has also broken through to the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of Earth Immortals], making his power and strength equally inscrutable.

The third disciple, Fate Birth, is a rare prodigy among Sword Cultivator [cultivators who specialize in the sword path]. The Mysterious Heaven Demon-Slaying Sword Scripture [a supreme sword technique manual for slaying demons] he created earned high praise even from a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator on the verge of becoming a Celestial Immortal].

One hundred seventy thousand years ago, while still at the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a transitional state just before becoming a full Earth Immortal], he fought a single battle and slew three Earth Immortal Patriarch [venerable patriarchs of the Earth Immortal realm]. He ultimately forged a perfect foundation and stepped into the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of Earth Immortals].

Any one of these three personal disciples possesses Celestial Immortal Aptitude [the innate potential to ascend to the Celestial Immortal realm]. They are among the most elite prodigies and outstanding figures in the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and profound sea region in the western realms]. Find thousands of chapters at site: audio-novel.com.

Legends speak of Returning Abyss Path Master [a title for a master of the profound Returning Abyss cultivation path] having a fourth disciple. However, this fourth disciple has always been exceedingly low-profile, never once making a public appearance. Rumors suggest this individual is also a peerless genius of their era.

Although the cultivation levels of these two individuals before him were not high, they were disciples and descendants of Returning Abyss Path Master [a title for a master of the profound Returning Abyss cultivation path]. This clearly indicated their status was anything but ordinary.

"So it's Eldrin's..."

Understanding their identities, Lior Chen instinctively cupped his hands in salute. His words faltered for a moment before he continued, "So you are fellow cultivators and successors of Senior Eldrin. My apologies for the earlier lack of recognition."

"You flatter me."

Cosmos Void Path Master offered a faint smile and then inquired, "For a fellow Daoist to arrive here, you must be someone of extraordinary standing. May I ask who you are?"

"I have no great connections."

Lior Chen shook his head and said calmly, "It's just that within the Chen Clan, I still have a few old acquaintances."

"Old acquaintances?" Cosmos Void Path Master was momentarily taken aback, then promptly stated, "I imagine your old friends must hold positions of considerable authority within the Chen Clan."

As he spoke these words, Cosmos Void Path Master privately did not think much of it.

Lior Chen's cultivation was merely at the Early Ascendant Immortal Realm, and his lifespan, at most, spanned a few tens of thousands of years.

At that age, even if he knew any Immortal from the Chen Clan, their cultivation would likely also be only at the Ascendant Immortal Realm.

"Perhaps this Lior Path Master's ancestors had some ties to the Chen Clan," he thought to himself.

"Could he be from the Returning Abyss Realm?"

The Cosmos Void Immortal [an immortal who has attained mastery over the void between worlds] murmured inwardly. At that very moment, several more Immortals [beings who have transcended mortality through cultivation] of the Early Ascendant Immortal Realm [the initial stage after ascending to the immortal plane] approached.

The leader, whose cultivation was not particularly high, spoke with a hint of a smile, "I notice you seem unfamiliar, fellow Daoist. I presume you did not ascend from the Returning Abyss Realm [a specific lower realm known for its cultivators]?"

"I did not."

Lior Chen's eyes flickered slightly. He had not ascended from the Purple Seal Realm [the name of his home lower world].

The Daoist [a cultivator who follows the path of enlightenment] nodded, smiling warmly. "I am Ancestor Heaven Chen, the former Clan Patriarch [the leader and protector of a cultivation clan] of the Chen Clan [a prominent family of cultivators] in the mortal world."

"We have rushed our cultivation to ascend to the Immortal Realm [the higher plane of existence where immortals reside] precisely to offer our congratulations for the longevity celebrations of several Patriarchs [venerated elders and leaders]."

Hearing this, Lior Chen finally understood. These individuals were Immortals from the Purple Seal Realm.

They hailed from various factions: the Chen Immortal Clan [the immortal branch of the Chen family], the Horizon Pavilion [a renowned sect or organization], the Ji Clan [another powerful cultivation clan], and others. All were newly ascended Immortals.

To attend the longevity banquets of those Patriarchs, they had pushed their cultivation with great haste to reach the Ascendant Immortal Realm [the realm qualifying one for ascension] and finally ascended into the Immortal Domain [the vast domain of the immortals].

Considering this, Lior Chen offered a faint smile. "Your dedication is commendable."

Hearing this, Ancestor Heaven Chen laughed and said, "Fellow Daoist, you are not from the Cosmos Void Realm, nor are you from the Returning Abyss Realm. Could it be that you are a disciple of the orthodoxy from the Verdant Spirit Ancient Star?"

Seeing this, an Immortal at the Great Perfection of the Ascendant Immortal Realm level smiled and said, "I just saw Fate Birth Patriarch guiding him here. Could it be, Fellow Daoist, that you are a direct-line descendant of the Verdant Spirit Ancient Star and a disciple across generations of Fate Birth Patriarch?" Access the full story on audio-novel*com.