Chapter 1768 : A Familiar Aura in Chaos

Initially, Eldrin Chen paid it little mind. Yet, as he drew closer, he sensed an aura from that female immortal that felt strangely familiar to myself.

"Is it her?"

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly. Seeing the female immortal being forced into a steady retreat, he did not hesitate for a moment and decisively intervened.

In that instant, the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords cleaved through the firmament, carrying a force that could annihilate all things. They struck, grievously wounding a Chaos Ancient Beast [a primordial creature born from the primal chaos] of the Early Celestial Immortal Realm that had been attempting a sneak attack.

Then, in the very next breath, a palm descended like a celestial seal, suppressing and forcefully repelling another Chaos Ancient Beast.

"My gratitude for your aid, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator]."

Witnessing Eldrin Chen's intervention, the female immortal's face lit up with overwhelming joy.

She glanced at Eldrin Chen, about to speak further, when her expression abruptly shifted to one of stunned disbelief.

"We shall speak later."

Eldrin Chen spoke curtly. With a flick of his sleeve, he unleashed the Supreme Unity Ethereal Void Sword Qi [a supreme sword energy technique embodying the unity of the ethereal and the void], which swept forth and utterly obliterated another Chaos Ancient Beast of the Early Celestial Immortal Realm. Visit audio‑novel.com to enjoy the complete series.

The remaining Chaos Ancient Beast was still struggling in its death throes, yet with only the strength of the Early Celestial Immortal Realm [the initial stage of becoming a true celestial being], it was ultimately unable to defy fate. In the end, it was slain by Eldrin Chen amidst the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before the creation of the cosmos].

Having slain two Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts born from chaos] in succession, Eldrin Chen finally let out a slow, measured breath.

He turned and looked at the female immortal, asking, "Dare I ask if you are Senior Heavenly Mountain Goddess?"

The female immortal drew a deep breath. After confirming his identity several times over, she could not help but speak, "To think that in a mere two million years and more, you have already cultivated to such a profound Dao Fruit [the ultimate fruit of one's cultivation path, representing supreme attainment]."

This female immortal was none other than the senior Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] from the Purple Realm of old, Heavenly Mountain Goddess.

Heavenly Mountain Goddess's Ascending to Immortality [the act of transcending mortality to become an immortal] had occurred over five hundred thousand years earlier than Eldrin Chen's. In the Purple Realm, she had once left behind the Heavenly Mountain Immortal Manor [her celestial abode] as a contingency against the tribulations brought by the Calamity Demon God [a demonic deity of cataclysmic power].

In the past, the primary reason Lila had been able to cultivate her Primordial Spirit [the foundational spiritual core of a cultivator] was that she had received the legacy of Heavenly Mountain Goddess.

During that transmission of legacy, Eldrin Chen and Heavenly Mountain Goddess had glimpsed each other once across the veil of immortal traces, thus establishing a fleeting connection.

Meeting again now, not only was Eldrin Chen astonished, but Heavenly Mountain Goddess was utterly shocked beyond measure.

She gazed at Eldrin Chen, confirming repeatedly that she had not mistaken his identity, before she could not help but draw another deep, steadying breath.

In her previous life, she was the first Spiritual Root [a plant or mineral that has gained sentience and can cultivate] from the Purple Realm to achieve enlightenment. With the support of Purple Immortal Lord, she cultivated to the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Celestial Immortal realm].

Thereafter, carrying the Wheel of Reincarnation Edict [a divine artifact governing the cycle of rebirth] and most of her memories, she underwent a tribulation and reincarnated. With the majority of resources left from her past life, she managed to re-cultivate back to the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm above Celestial Immortal] in just over two million years.

She had thought this achievement was astonishing enough, but meeting Eldrin Chen today made her realize there is always someone greater beyond one's own perception.

Meeting an old acquaintance in a distant land filled both their hearts with nostalgia. After conversing for a while, Heavenly Mountain Goddess could not help but ask, "Since your Ascending to Immortality [the process of transcending mortality to become an immortal], have you ever returned to the Purple Realm?"

"Twice," Eldrin Chen replied, then inquired, "The Purple Realm is peaceful and well now. I wonder, where are the seniors from the old days of the Purple Realm now?"

"And Senior Primordial Ice Silkworm [an ancient, mythical creature of ice and silk]. She once said I could visit her in the Frigid Immortal Domain. I wonder how she fares now?"

"Silkworm has cultivated to the Taiyi Realm [a profound realm of cultivation]. All is well with her."

Heavenly Mountain Goddess smiled faintly, informing Eldrin Chen that after Primordial Ice Silkworm ascended, she followed her path and cultivated within the Frigid Immortal Domain, and her journey had been smooth thus far.

However, mentioning the seniors from the old Purple Realm days, Heavenly Mountain Goddess's expression turned solemn. "After the fall of Purple Immortal Lord, most of the Immortal [beings who have achieved immortality] from our Purple Realm have gone into seclusion," she said.

"Over these years, I have had little contact with old acquaintances. I have only dealt with the Horizon Sea Grotto-Heaven [a secluded paradise realm], which is also within the Frigid Immortal Domain."

"Horizon Sea Grotto-Heaven?"

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback upon hearing this, then realized that the Horizon Sea Grotto-Heaven was the legacy of the Horizon Sea Pavilion within the Immortal Domain.

Thinking of this, he could not help but sigh, "A senior from the Horizon Sea Grotto-Heaven showed me great kindness in my early years. I wonder if they have now transcended the cycle of Reincarnation."

The Heavenly Mountain Goddess smiled faintly and said, "This place is not far from the Frigid Immortal Domain. Why not come to my Snow Lotus Grotto-Heaven for a visit? You can also meet the Fellow Daoist from the Horizon Sea Grotto-Heaven."

"Agreed."

Eldrin Chen nodded. After he and the Heavenly Mountain Goddess finished exploring the Chaos Lair, they set off for the Frigid Immortal Domain. Discover more cultivation stories at http://www . audio-novel.com.

As they traveled, the two conversed continuously. Eldrin Chen learned that this expanse of Primordial Chaos was already quite close to the Frigid Immortal Domain, bordering its outer reaches.

The Heavenly Mountain Goddess had ventured into the Primordial Chaos this time precisely to slay Chaos Ancient Beast and seek a breakthrough past the bottleneck of the Mid Celestial Immortal Realm.

Conversing as they flew, they traversed the boundless Primordial Chaos almost without noticing and soon arrived within the Frigid Immortal Domain.

Upon reaching the Frigid Immortal Domain, Eldrin Chen discovered it comprised one hundred and eight heavens, far more vast than the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain.

"This Frigid Immortal Domain [a realm of profound cold and ancient power], was opened by Frigid Ancient Ancestor, one of the Seventy-Two Ancient Sages of the Human Race."

"In that distant era, Frigid Ancient Ancestor broke through to the Quasi-Sage Realm [a realm bordering on true sagehood]. She anchored her Dao Fruit [the crystallized essence of one's cultivation path] within the Primal Immortal Domain [the primordial, foundational realm of existence], becoming one of the Imperial Lord [a sovereign who holds authority over a fundamental domain] who wield authority over it."

"Thereafter, Frigid Imperial Lord achieved Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] Indestructible [a state of spiritual immortality]. She then left the Frigid Immortal Domain within the Primordial Chaos [the formless void preceding creation], designating it as one of the Formation Eye [a key nodal point in a grand mystical array] for the Three Thousand Immortal Domains."

As Heavenly Mountain Goddess narrated, Eldrin Chen gradually came to understand the origins of this Frigid Immortal Domain.

Compared to the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain, the background of this Frigid Immortal Domain was staggeringly profound.

That Frigid Imperial Lord was one of the Seventy-Two Sages of Humanity, and among the most ancient of the 'Tai' generation—a contemporary of figures like Taishi Dao Ancestor and Sage-King of the Grand Abyss.

Even Primordial Beginning Divine Sovereign could not claim seniority over her in terms of generation.

Moreover, Frigid Imperial Lord wielded partial authority over the Primal Immortal Domain, with her Primordial Spirit anchored upon the Heavenly Dao [the supreme, natural order of the cosmos]. As long as the Primal Immortal Domain remained Indestructible, even a Divine Sovereign Celestial Emperor would find it exceedingly difficult to utterly annihilate her.

"Legends say Frigid Imperial Lord shared a significant friendship with the Purple Immortal Lord [a title for a supreme immortal sovereign], which is why we have this opportunity to cultivate here."

Heavenly Mountain Goddess spoke slowly, a trace of solemnity coloring her expression.

After the Purple Immortal Lord [a powerful immortal sovereign] perished so abruptly, the many Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality] who had ascended from the Purple Realm [a legendary realm of cultivation] were all struck with terror, abandoning their Daoist Assembly Ground [a gathering place for cultivators] and retreating into seclusion.

Some chose to hide themselves away completely, while others migrated to the Immortal Domain [a vast territory governed by immortals] established by the Human Race within the Great Luo [a higher plane of existence].

The lineage of the Horizon Sea Grotto-Heaven [a celestial paradise] and the Heavenly Mountain Goddess herself only managed to come to this Frigid Immortal Domain [a frozen realm for immortal cultivation] to cultivate by employing special methods and connections to conceal their true identities.

"A pity the Purple Immortal Lord failed in his quest to prove his Dao [to achieve a supreme breakthrough in cultivation],"

"Otherwise, why would we be forced to live under another's roof?"

The Heavenly Mountain Goddess spoke slowly, a sigh lingering in her gaze.

Eldrin Chen observed her calmly, noting the trace of worry in her expression. Considering she, merely at the Early Celestial Immortal Realm [the initial stage of celestial immortality], was venturing into the Primordial Chaos [the formless void before creation] to seek opportunities, he faintly understood that these senior Immortal from the Purple Realm likely did not lead easy lives.

As these thoughts crossed Eldrin Chen's mind, they pierced through the Boundless Void [the infinite expanse of nothingness] and arrived amidst a Majestic Mountain Range [a grand and imposing chain of peaks].

"Ahead lies my Snow Lotus Grotto-Heaven [a celestial paradise named for its snow lotuses],"

Upon reaching the outskirts of the mountain range, the Heavenly Mountain Goddess announced with a gentle smile.

Yet, Eldrin Chen furrowed his brow slightly, his gaze turning profound as he spoke, "Senior, it seems the Snow Lotus Grotto-Heaven [a secluded paradise realm of cultivation] is in grave peril."

"This is ill news."

The Heavenly Mountain Goddess [a powerful immortal being] paled dramatically and immediately surged forward with great speed.

They had not flown far when Eldrin Chen spotted several figures standing sentinel in the Firmament [the highest reaches of the sky], encircling the mountain peak where the Snow Lotus Grotto-Heaven lay, sealing it off as tight as a drum. Discover more cultivation stories at audio‑novel.com.