Chapter 1729 : A Banquet of Ascending Realms

Until one fateful day, when the Tribulation Qi [the chaotic energy of cosmic calamities] within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [the vast realm where immortals dwell] finally dissipated completely, one by one, the Supreme Grotto-Heaven [the highest-level paradisiacal realms] began to re-emerge into the mortal world.

And on that very same day, within Eldrin's Hundred Seas, a banquet of unprecedented scale commenced.

Outside the Abyssal Grotto-Heaven [the paradisiacal realm of the Abyss], countless Immortal [beings who have achieved immortality] of the Abyssal Immortal Alliance wore expressions of radiant glory as they prepared for a grand feast.

During this Dao Tribulation [a cosmic trial of fate and cultivation], the Abyssal Immortal Alliance had established nine great Grotto-Heaven, giving birth to a full twenty-eight Heavenly Immortal Paragon [the pinnacle masters among Heavenly Immortals]. Such a feat was exceedingly rare even in the annals of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain.

The last time such a magnificent scene was witnessed was three billion years ago, with the Ancient Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven.

Back then, the Ancient Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven had over a dozen cultivators ascend to the Flawless Celestial Immortal [a perfect state of Celestial Immortality] in one go. Later, the entire sect collectively attempted to breach the Great Luo Realm [the realm of the Great Luo Golden Immortals], a legend that persists to this day within the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain.

However, that legend has now been surpassed by the Abyssal Immortal Alliance.

Today, the Abyssal Immortal Alliance boasts, within the Chen Immortal Clan alone, twelve figures of Forbidden Imperial Sons caliber, a number even more astonishing than that of the ancient Ancient Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven.

For a force of such dazzling brilliance to hold an ascension ceremony was naturally an unprecedented grand occasion.

Invitation Letter from the Abyssal Immortal Alliance and the Chen Clan had been dispatched to every major Grotto-Heaven across the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain, demanding the attention of even those Grotto-Heaven that housed Ancient Immortals [immortals who have lived for countless eons]. This novel is serialized on audio-novel.com (official site). Visit for updates.

After all, the current strength of the Abyssal Immortal Alliance is sufficient to rank it within the top twenty powers of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain, a force that truly cannot be underestimated.

On this day, from within the Leaping Dragon Pool of Eldrin's Hundred Seas, a youthful figure soared into the heavens and alighted upon the Ascension Platform.

The moment he ascended, he witnessed countless figures flying from the distant reaches of the Firmament and vanishing towards its opposite end.

These innumerable figures cleaved through the void. He saw some riding immortal carriages that parted the skies, others mounted upon divine birds and mythical beasts, and still others surrounded by legions of Dao Soldiers and celestial generals.

Yet regardless of their mode of travel, the youth felt that each and every one of these beings resembled the gods and demons of the Primordial Era.

This filled the newly ascended youth with dread. A profound sense struck him: myself was but a mote of dust compared to them.

A mere wisp of their immortal majesty or divine power, carelessly unleashed, would be enough to reduce him to ashes.

"These Immortal... they are so powerful, so ineffable..."

The youth was horrified, his face a mask of utter astonishment.

It was at this moment that a voice reached him, saying, "Are you startled, Fellow Daoist?"

The youth's heart skipped a beat. He swiftly turned his gaze towards the figure beside him, only to see a blue-robed Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] smiling at him.

The blue-robed Immortal cupped his hands in a respectful salute and said with a laugh, "Ah, I have yet to offer my congratulations on Fellow Daoist's Attaining Immortality and Enlightenment [successful ascension to immortality] and Ascend to Immortal Eternity [joining the ranks of the eternal immortals]."

Only then did the youth snap out of his daze. After exchanging pleasantries with the blue-robed Immortal, he looked up at the Firmament [the heavens, the sky] where figures streaked past one after another and asked, "So many Immortal... each one's aura feels as profound and unfathomable as an abyss or an ocean."

"Could it be that within the Immortal Domain [the realm of the immortals], all Immortal are this powerful?"

"Hahaha!"

The blue-robed Immortal shook his head, stroking his beard with a chuckle. "Not at all, not at all."

"The weakest among these Immortal are mighty Earth Immortal Progenitor [an immortal who has attained the Earth Immortal realm, a powerful existence] who command awe across entire regions. In any domain, they would be lords of their own Blessed Land [a land rich in spiritual energy, a paradise for cultivation]."

"Yet here, within the Eldrin's Hundred Seas, they are hardly remarkable."

Hearing this, the youth finally let out a sigh of relief.

He exhaled slowly and then inquired, "Could it be that this Eldrin's Hundred Seas is a special place within the Immortal Domain?"

"Indeed, it is so."

The blue-robed Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] nodded, his expression turning solemn and respectful as he said, "This Eldrin's Hundred Seas is the territory of the Abyssal Grotto-Heaven [a supreme realm of cultivation, a self-contained paradise]."

"And the Abyssal Grotto-Heaven is a paramount Grotto-Heaven [a celestial realm, a paradise for immortals]. Even within the entire Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [the vast realm where immortals dwell], it ranks among the most revered and prestigious lineages."

"Currently, the Abyssal Grotto-Heaven is hosting a grand ceremony for a Heaven Immortal [a high-ranking immortal]. Since you have ascended at this very moment, you can be considered an auspicious sign."

"Come, accompany me to offer congratulations."

The youth was named Skywind Lin, having cultivated for little more than ten thousand years. He had achieved the Immortal realm by establishing a dual Foundation for Immortal Ascension [a profound cultivation method that lays the groundwork for becoming an immortal], making him a rare genius even among Immortal. For more chapters, visit audio-novel[dot]com for the complete novel.

He followed the blue-robed Immortal towards the Abyssal Grotto-Heaven, scarcely daring to breathe the entire way.

It was not cowardice on his part, but the aura permeating the Abyssal Grotto-Heaven was truly overwhelming. Seated within the banquet Grand Hall, he realized that the aura emanating from every single Immortal present was a hundredfold more powerful than his own.

Even those relegated to the corners, mere peripheral figures, naturally exuded an aura that filled him with dread.

A chilling realization dawned upon him: any one of these Immortal below could likely snuff out his existence with a casual flick of a finger.

"The legendary Earth Immortal Progenitor [a cultivator who has ascended to the Earth Immortal realm, a being of immense power and longevity]."

Skywind Lin was utterly astounded, his mind racing with the legends he had heard concerning the Earth Immortal Progenitor.

The Long Peak Realm [a major realm of existence within the cosmos] from which he had ascended was not insignificant; it had produced several dozen Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and achieved immortality] over the ages. It was said that the very first Immortal to ascend from that realm, millions of years ago, had only ever cultivated to the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a pinnacle stage just below the full Earth Immortal realm].

Yet, even such an existence was considered a Myth [a legendary tale of near-impossible feats] within the Long Peak Realm, hailed as the foremost immortal since time immemorial.

But here, among the assembled Immortal, even the weakest present was vastly more powerful than that Ancient Progenitor [the revered founding figure] of the Long Peak Realm.

And now, these beings who surpassed the greatest legend of the Long Peak Realm were all seated here with utmost formality. Each one was exceedingly cautious, not daring to speak above a whisper.

"Young friend."

Just as Skywind Lin felt his hands and feet had nowhere to rest, an elderly Daoist [a practitioner of the Dao, the fundamental path of cultivation] smiled and looked his way.

The youth's heart skipped a beat. He hurriedly rose to his feet, about to speak, when the man continued.

"There is no need for alarm."

The old Daoist lacked the usual solemnity of an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality and transcended mortal limits]. Instead, he inquired politely, "This old man is Tianyan the Daoist. May I ask how I should address you, young friend?"

Skywind Lin dared not be negligent. He simply replied, "This humble one's surname is Lin, my Daoist title is Skywind Lin. I pay my respects to you, Senior."

"Not from the Chen Clan? Could you be a disciple or descendant of the Abyssal Grotto-Heaven [a legendary realm of profound cultivation]?"

Surprised in his heart, Tianyan the Daoist could not help but ask.

Flustered, Skywind Lin had no choice but to answer, "Not at all. This junior merely ascended to immortality by chance. The clansmen of the Chen Clan considered it an auspicious omen, which is why I was exceptionally permitted to come here."

"So that is how it is."

Tianyan the Ancient Ancestor felt somewhat disappointed. Seeing this person was merely at the Ascension to Immortality Realm [the initial stage after transcending mortality] yet could attend a banquet here, he had assumed he was someone of importance and wished to befriend him.

After understanding his true identity, Tianyan the Ancient Ancestor immediately felt a pang of disappointment. He merely retrieved a single Immortal Treasure [a precious object forged or imbued with immortal power] from his sleeve and handed it to the youth, saying,

"Since you are an auspicious sign, I shall gift you a small token."

The youth took it and looked, discovering to his delight that it was actually a piece of superior-grade Immortal Metal [a rare metal infused with celestial energies, used for crafting powerful artifacts]. Overjoyed, he immediately bowed deeply in gratitude multiple times.

Simultaneously, above the boundless floating Immortal Island, another magnificent immortal palace rose and fell amidst the clouds.

Upon it, a host of immortals stood together. Each was a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme being who has ascended to the highest echelons of immortal cultivation], possessing the transcendent bearing of one who Illuminating All Heavens [a divine ability signifying enlightenment that shines upon all realms of existence].

Eldrin Chen wore a faint smile, greeting the assembled crowd with composure. His gaze then turned towards the depths of the Void [the primordial emptiness and source of all creation]. From the very end of the Heavenly Layers [the stratified celestial realms of existence], the divine resonance of the Great Dao [the fundamental truth and principle underlying all reality] echoed unceasingly.

"The Lord of the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven, Yuanzhi the Daoist has arrived."

"The Grand Elder of the Western Qi Grotto-Heaven, the Western Profound Celestial God has arrived."

"The Master of the Ethereal Void Grotto-Heaven, the Ethereal Void Sword Master and the Daoist of the Ruins Grotto have arrived!"

"Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven…"