Chapter 1688 : Rebirth of the Immortal Domain

"The Immortal Spirit Essence [the primordial spiritual energy of heaven and earth] of the heavens and earth is rising. This phase of the Path Tribulation [a cataclysmic event ordained by fate that reshapes the world] is now nearly half complete."

Eldrin Chen walked between heaven and earth, sensing the surging spiritual energy [the vital force that permeates all things] around him. A ripple of thought stirred within his heart.

At this moment, he felt a profound sense of reflection. This Great Tribulation [the ultimate world-shaking calamity] might be a fatal calamity for the myriad Celestial Immortal [immortals who have ascended to the celestial realm], yet for the Vast Azure Immortal Domain [the vast realm of immortals], it was a rebirth.

Walking beside him, Exquisite Jiang gave a slight nod and spoke calmly, "After this Path Tribulation, the cultivation environment of the Immortal Domain [the realm where immortals dwell] will be vastly improved."

"For lower-tier Immortal [beings who have achieved immortality through cultivation], the next three million years will be a golden age of cultivation."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen also nodded, a faint smile gracing his lips.

With the explosive surge of the world's Immortal Spirit Essence, their own cultivation speed would also increase dramatically.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen continued forward, soon arriving within the Venus Mountain Range.

Within the Great Hall [the main assembly hall] of the Venus Mountain Range, the Earth Immortal [immortals anchored to the earthly realm] from various major powers had long been waiting. Seated within the hall, their gazes turned towards the arriving Eldrin Chen.

The Wind Cloud Path Scion was the first to speak, a slight smile on his face. "Since Fellow Cultivator Eldrin has arrived, shall we begin?" Original English translation available at www . audio-novel.com.

Upon hearing this, smiles graced the faces of all present.

In this great battle, they had decisively defeated the Divine Beast alliance, slain over one hundred Half-Step Celestial Immortal cultivators, and swept through the Western Pole Heavenly Domain. The treasures seized were almost beyond count. Now, with the final tally complete, the moment to distribute the rewards had arrived.

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod and said with a smile, "Let the distribution proceed according to the merits of battle."

The calculation of these battle merits had been determined through repeated deliberation by the group, and now each person held a considerable tally.

Soon, the group allocated the captured treasures based on the merits in their hands.

As the force that had contributed the most, the Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance naturally received the largest share of the spoils. Nearly all of its seventy-plus Half-Step Celestial Immortal cultivators obtained a significant portion of treasures.

Unfortunately, no Innate Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos of heaven and earth, possessing immense power] were captured in this campaign. Eldrin Chen simply exchanged his share entirely for rare materials used in setting up formations, along with two point three billion Immortal Source [a highly concentrated form of spiritual energy used by high-level cultivators].

Once everyone had finished their exchanges, all wore expressions of delight.

Their gazes turned towards Eldrin Chen. The Venus Celestial Maiden could not help but inquire, "As the Path Tribulation Protagonist [the central figure destined to face and overcome the great tribulations of the cultivation path], you have now demonstrated the power to sweep unopposed through the Six Heavenly Domains of the Western Pole."

"What comes next? Shall we move against the Great Desert Celestial Sands Domain and the Myriad Spirit Ancestral Domain?"

Eldrin Chen shook his head, his voice calm as he spoke. "The four Grotto-Heaven of the Myriad Spirit Ancestral Domain have sent word. They claim that in this tribulation, they stand united as one. They propose settling life-and-death matters through internal duels within their own ranks and hope we will not make things difficult for them."

Hearing this, everyone present fell into thoughtful silence for a moment.

After a short while, the Violet Mystery Path Master spoke. "The Myriad Spirit Ancestral Domain is not weak, and they have historically maintained neutrality. If we were to move against them now, once the Path Tribulation concludes, we would likely force them into the arms of the Demonic and Divine Clans."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

During this Path Tribulation, the Human Race had already dealt a heavy blow to the Demonic and Divine Clans, forging a deep enmity between them.

If they were to further push the Myriad Spirit Ancestral Domain to the opposing side, the future situation for the Human Race within the Six Heavenly Domains of the Western Pole would become exceedingly difficult.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen stated his intention. "I wish to utilize the power of the Western Pole Five Heavenly Domains to establish a Super Five Elements Grand Formation. This formation would gather the fortune [the metaphysical luck and destiny] of all five domains, allowing me to attempt a breakthrough to a higher realm."

"I propose we use this as a condition to agree to their request."

Upon hearing this, the Primordial Solar Holy Son and the others could not help but feel a flicker of astonishment.

Eldrin Chen was already capable of defeating the combined might of the Twin Imperial Scions of Tai Cang. If he were to successfully ascend to an even higher realm, would his power not rival that of a Mid Celestial Immortal Realm cultivator?

This left them inwardly shaken, exchanging glances of mutual astonishment.

"This Returning Abyss Path Master is likely one of the most formidable Path Tribulation Protagonist [a key figure destined to play a pivotal role in the cosmic Path Tribulation] in this current Path Tribulation [a grand, cyclical cosmic upheaval where the Heavenly Path is tested and reforged]," they thought.

Wind Cloud Path Scion and Evening Star Sword Scion communicated via mental transmission, swiftly exchanging their views. Then, they rose and declared, "This victory relied entirely on your aid, Fellow Daoist. Naturally, we support this matter."

Eldrin Chen nodded, a faint smile gracing his lips. "After my breakthrough, I shall begin the campaign to sweep across the Vast Azure Immortal Domain, gathering boundless Fortune Power [the metaphysical power of destiny and good fortune, which can influence fate and cultivation]. If you are interested, you may join me in this conquest."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of all present shifted slightly, a tremor of awe passing through them.

The Fortune Power held profound and boundless mysteries. If Eldrin Chen truly succeeded in sweeping the Vast Azure Immortal Domain and condensing such immense Fortune Power, then those who followed and fought alongside him would also receive a tremendous boost in their personal Fortune [one's share of destiny and favorable circumstances]. Original publication: audio novel.com - The source of this chapter.

Seizing this opportunity, those with a Triple Primordial Unity Foundation [an exceptionally rare and perfect foundational cultivation state] might even have a chance to step into the Ten Tribulations Forbidden Domain [a legendary, near-mythical cultivation realm beyond the standard nine tribulations].

Faced with this prospect, the reactions among those seated varied greatly.

Some, driven by greater ambition and wishing to use this boundless Fortune to glimpse the Forbidden Domain [a realm of cultivation forbidden to ordinary cultivators, representing ultimate power], were willing to follow in Eldrin Chen's wake.

Others, feeling they had already weathered their Tribulation [a Heavenly Trial or calamity one must overcome to advance in cultivation] and seeing no need for further risk, planned to enter seclusion to accumulate cultivation and assault the Celestial Immortal Realm [the realm of a true Celestial Immortal]. They wished no part in the wars to come.

Including Venus Grotto-Heaven [a celestial realm named after the planet Venus], over forty Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators on the cusp of ascending to the Celestial Immortal realm] were preparing to depart. Among them were several who had cultivated the three types of Primordial Unity Foundation [a supreme foundational cultivation art that unifies one's spiritual essence].

Fortunately, those willing to follow Eldrin Chen were far more numerous. Of the four major powers, three—the Wind Cloud Path Palace [a major sect], Evening Star Sword Scion [a prodigious sword cultivator], and Primordial Solar Holy Son [a holy scion of the primordial sun lineage]—chose to remain. This group included five individuals who possessed the Triple Primordial Unity Foundation [the pinnacle achievement of the Primordial Unity Foundation art].

Eldrin Chen observed that with the addition of these three major powers and many rogue cultivators, the Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance [an alliance of immortals] now boasted over two hundred Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators on the cusp of ascending to the Celestial Immortal realm]. Furthermore, three new Path Guardian [elite protectors of a cultivation path] from the Celestial Immortal Realm [the realm of true celestial immortals] had joined their ranks.

After those unwilling to follow had departed, Eldrin Chen smiled faintly and said, "There is no need to rush our campaign to sweep across the Immortal Domain [the vast realm of the immortals]. Your gains from this battle are substantial. First, go into seclusion to consolidate your cultivation and achieve breakthroughs. We can discuss further strategies afterward."

"Very well,"

Everyone nodded in agreement. The spoils from this single battle were enough to significantly elevate their cultivation bases. Now was the time for digestion and refinement.

Once the others had left, Eldrin Chen issued orders to begin setting up defensive formations. He then prepared to personally lead the members of the Chen Clan [the Chen family clan] on a journey to the Western Pole Great Desert Celestial Sands Domain [a vast, sandy celestial domain in the western reaches].

The current Chen Immortal Clan [the immortal lineage of the Chen Clan] now possessed over a dozen members with the Triple Primordial Unity Foundation [the pinnacle achievement of the Primordial Unity Foundation art], bolstered by the supreme combat prowess of Eldrin Chen himself.

Although the Great Desert Celestial Sands Domain [a vast, sandy celestial domain] housed four Grotto-Heaven [self-contained pocket realms of profound spiritual energy], they were all ordinary ones of mid to low grade. In terms of strength, this domain ranked last within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain [the overarching immortal realm].

With the Chen Immortal Clan's [the immortal lineage of the Chen Clan] current power, claiming they could effortlessly conquer the entire domain might be an overstatement. However, dealing with the four major Grotto-Heaven [self-contained pocket realms] powers that had entered the current tribulation cycle within the Great Desert Celestial Sands Domain was well within their capabilities.

This journey to the Great Desert Celestial Sands Domain [a vast, mystical desert realm] was undertaken for a singular purpose: to secure their agreement for him to establish a grand formation within their territory.

Yet, on the very eve of his departure, a message arrived from the Great Desert Celestial Sands Domain, finding its way into the hands of Eldrin Chen.

"The Blood Dragon Ancient Temple [an ancient and malevolent temple], the Celestial Rotating Jade Ancient Sect [a powerful and ancient sect], the Vajra Temple [a temple of Buddhist warriors]…"

"You all deserve death."

Consumed by towering rage, Eldrin Chen erupted from the Heavenly Vault [his celestial abode] and stormed toward the Great Desert Celestial Sands Domain.

Exquisite Jiang, Verdant Consort, and the other Chen Clan Immortal [powerful cultivators who have transcended mortality] witnessed this and their expressions shifted dramatically. Without hesitation, they gave chase toward the Great Desert Celestial Sands Domain.

Eldrin Chen carved a path of fury all the way to the Great Desert Celestial Sands Domain, arriving before a dilapidated Ancient Temple perched upon a mountain peak.

This Ancient Temple stood defiantly atop the summit, still faintly aglow with a radiant golden light. In ages past, it had been a rare and revered Buddhist Sect Pure Land [a sacred sanctuary of Buddhist cultivation]. Find this and other novels at audio-novel-dot-com.