Chapter 1707 : The Battle for Immortal Ascension

This is the battle for the Fortune [the destiny and potential for future greatness] of the Void Grotto-Heaven. Should it succeed, the strength and foundational reserves of the Void Grotto-Heaven will advance to an even higher level.

For Path Ruins Jiang, it is an even more crucial battle.

Should this battle end in failure, then naturally, all would be lost, and the Void Grotto-Heaven would sink into obscurity.

But should it succeed, Path Ruins Jiang will rise completely, becoming one of the key decision-makers within the Void Grotto-Heaven.

At that time, the Void Grotto-Heaven will likely spare no expense, investing even more heavily in Path Ruins Jiang.

For success would mean that Future Path Ruins Jiang could break through to the Great Encompassing Realm [the ultimate realm of cultivation, representing omnipresence and supreme power]. The Celestial Immortal Great Power [powerful immortals who have ascended beyond mortality] of the Void Grotto-Heaven would then no longer need to fear encountering their Path Tribulation [the catastrophic heavenly trials that test a cultivator's path].

An Immortal Domain [a realm created and governed by a supreme immortal] opened by a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal could, at minimum, safely accommodate over a thousand Celestial Immortal Great Power for cultivation. The Void Grotto-Heaven, having placed its bets on these Celestial Immortal Great Power, could then rely on Path Ruins Jiang to help them completely transcend the Tribulation [the heavenly calamities].

Even if they could not break through to the Great Encompassing Realm, they could thenceforth enjoy Longevity [eternal life] and immortality. As long as the Immortal Domain possessed Indestructibility [the quality of being unbreakable and eternal], they would live forever.

Furthermore, the Great Path of the Great Encompassing [the supreme cultivation method of the Great Encompassing Realm] is a path where attainment is eternal. Those who transcend it rise above the River of Space-Time [the flow of time and space itself], becoming nearly impossible to kill permanently. Even if they fall, they can be reborn anew.

Therefore, securing the patronage of a single Great Encompassing Golden Immortal is almost equivalent to obtaining a ticket to Longevity and immortality. This chapter appears courtesy of audio - novel . com.

It is precisely for this reason that since time immemorial, any individual who becomes a Great Encompassing True Seed [a cultivator with the potential to reach the ultimate realm of the Great Encompassing] invariably attracts significant investment from major powers.

Dozens, even hundreds, of Grotto-Heaven [a blessed realm or pocket dimension used for cultivation] would willingly spare no expense to follow such a Great Encompassing True Seed, pouring all their resources into aiding them through their Kalpa Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial that tests a cultivator's destiny]. For a successful investment is nothing less than a ticket to transcend the Tribulation [the cycle of heavenly calamities] itself.

In ages past, the fundamental reason why the Ancient Primordial Solar Grotto-Heaven [an ancient sect named for its connection to the primordial sun] risked everything, the entire sect, to charge towards becoming a Great Encompassing Ancient Sect [an ancient and supremely powerful sect that has produced Great Encompassing cultivators] was precisely this.

After discovering Nyssa Qu, the Immortal Clam Clan [a powerful clan of immortal clam spirits] likewise began placing continuous bets, even dispatching figures of Elder [a senior, high-ranking member of a clan or sect] rank to provide covert protection. The root cause was the same.

If a single Great Encompassing True Seed truly succeeds in their breakthrough, it would be sufficient to allow over a thousand Celestial Immortal Great Power [powerful cultivators at the Celestial Immortal realm] to transcend the Tribulation, attaining a state akin to true immortality. This is a prize weighty enough to make even a Great Encompassing Ancient Sect willing to stake a fortune.

"For a place like the Void Grotto-Heaven [a Grotto-Heaven associated with the void or emptiness], a Great Encompassing True Seed like Path Ruins Jiang is an encounter they might not see once in a billion years. No wonder they are willing to stake such a heavy bet,"

Wind Cloud Fearless murmured softly, then turned his gaze to Eldrin Chen and said, "For a disciple of a Great Encompassing Ancient Sect like myself, it's one thing."

"But for someone like you, with no clearly defined backing force, when the time comes for your breakthrough to Ancient Immortal [a venerable and immensely powerful immortal from ancient times], it is highly likely you will attract investments from various major powers."

"It's even probable that Great Encompassing Ancient Sect sects, and perhaps even the Immortal Court [the celestial bureaucracy governing immortals], will place their pieces upon your board, aiding your charge towards the Great Encompassing Realm [the ultimate cultivation realm] and even smoothing out certain troubles for you."

"Of course, to accept their investment, you must also pay a certain price."

"For instance, if you were to accept the full support of the Great Encompassing Ancient Sect, you would likely have to cede a significant number of the quotas for sheltering Celestial Immortals."

"If you accept the full backing of the Immortal Court, then you would have to enter its service, be enfeoffed as a Great Encompassing Immortal Lord, and be obligated to act for the Immortal Court at critical junctures."

Wind Cloud Fearless spoke at length, recounting the hidden truths of the Great Encompassing Realm.

As Eldrin Chen listened to his detailed account, he gradually sank into contemplation, finally grasping the true structure of the Great Encompassing Realm.

Whether it was the Human Race Immortal Court or the various Great Encompassing powers, all beings beneath the Great Encompassing realm were considered mere ants.

Only those who had already attained the Great Encompassing Realm, or Ancient Immortal Great Powers with the potential to reach it, could capture their attention and warrant significant investment and support.

Of course, even with the aid of such formidable powers, a breakthrough to the Great Encompassing realm was not guaranteed.

In the past, it was rumored that the Ancient Primordial Solar Grotto-Heaven received covert support from the Immortal Court, yet it ultimately fell to the Zhuyin Lineage, proving that achieving the Great Encompassing realm required more than just powerful backing.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen quickly suppressed the notion and said, "We are merely at the Primordial Unity Realm, still far too distant from the Great Encompassing Realm."

"Our immediate task is to act swiftly and relieve the siege around Void Holy Son and the others."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement, their gazes turning towards the summit of the Void Mountain Range.

At that moment, atop the Void Mountain Range, countless Demon Race forces were relentlessly assaulting the Mountain Protection Formation. High in the Heavenly Vault [the celestial firmament], a group of beings whose auras blazed like the midday sun stood imposingly.

The Five-Colored Immortal Phoenix, Golden Crow Imperial Sun, Zhu Yan Imperial Scion, and others stood side by side within the Heavenly Vault. As they gazed upon the Void Mountain Range before them, a slight frown creased their brows.

Just then, a streak of light shot through the void, landing in the hand of the Five-Colored Immortal Phoenix.

The Five-Colored Immortal Phoenix was a woman of peerless elegance and grace. Her slender hand took the missive, and after reading it, a furrow appeared between her brows. She sighed softly, "It seems we have missed our window of opportunity."

Imperial Sun had also received the news and spoke, "The Returning Abyss Path Master has emerged from seclusion. As expected, he is likely already on his way here." Join our community of readers at audio-novel . com.

Clad in golden armor, the Zhu Yan Imperial Scion drew an ancient bronze staff. "The time for battle is long overdue," he declared.

The Five-Colored Immortal Phoenix nodded, her voice calm and measured. "In the contest for the Path Tribulation [the ultimate trial on the path of cultivation], victory will ultimately be decided by our own strength and methods."

With those words, she turned her gaze deep into the void. "Fellow Cultivator Eldrin, since you have arrived, why hide in the shadows?"

"It seems this confrontation can only be settled by a direct clash of force."

Deep within the void, Eldrin Chen spoke with a hint of regret.

He had hoped to use the Formation to whittle down the strength of the Demon Race forces a bit more, but clearly, the several prodigies of the Demon Race were not fools. They preferred to give him a decisive battle here and now rather than continue to be worn down.

With this thought, they could only step forward. Eldrin Chen looked at the Demon Race group and said, "I am Eldrin Chen of the Returning Abyss [a legendary abyssal realm], greetings to you all."

The Demon Race prodigies glanced at Eldrin Chen. Among them, a stunningly beautiful woman possessing the aura of a Nine-Tails [a celestial fox with nine tails, a symbol of supreme power and wisdom] smiled faintly and said, "This humble one is Plain Depend of Verdant Mound. Greetings, Fellow Cultivator Eldrin."

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered. The Nine-Tails Heavenly Fox was one of the Innate Divine Spirit [a primordial being born from the essence of the cosmos itself] that emerged during the era of Primordial Chaos Unfolding [the primordial event where order separated from chaos, giving birth to the cosmos]. Its bloodline was incomparably ancient and noble.

The progenitor of this lineage had followed the Solar Heavenly Emperor [the Celestial Sovereign of the Sun] in founding the Demon Race. Now, it remained one of the Imperial Demon Race Bloodlines [the paramount demonic lineages with imperial authority], possessing figures of Demon Race Great Emperor [a supreme title for a demonic sovereign] caliber. Their strength and hidden depths were unfathomable.

The Five-Colored Immortal Phoenix on one side and the Golden Crow Imperial Sun on the other both belonged to the Heavenly Emperor's Ancestral Vein [the primordial bloodlines directly descended from the first Heavenly Emperors] of the Demon Race. The Zhu Yan Clan [a clan of fiery, lion-like primordial beasts] was also one of the supreme bloodlines of the Demon Race. The opponents in this battle were unprecedentedly powerful.

Yet, despite this, Eldrin Chen felt not a shred of fear.

He took a step forward and spoke with calm authority, "The Nine-Tails Heavenly Fox, the imperial blood of the Zhu Yan, the Golden Crow Imperial Sun, the Five-Colored Immortal Phoenix... I have heard the echoes of your mighty names."

"Since you have come today, it is only proper that we pay our respects."

"Clang—" [the sharp, resonant sound of metal striking metal]

At that very moment, a primordial sword cry, ancient as time itself, echoed from the depths of the void.

From deep within the Void Mountain Range, a figure wreathed in Innate [the highest tier of cultivation, transcending mortal limits] sword energy shot forth. The newcomer's gaze fell upon the assembled figures, and with a casual flick, a dazzling arc of sword light cleaved through the air, aimed directly at Golden Crow Imperial Sun.

"Imperial Sun, you have besieged this venerable one for millennia. Today, we shall finally cross blades."

The newcomer was none other than Path Ruins Jiang. The Innate Ruins Path Sword in his hand blazed with the brilliant, annihilating light of Slaughter [a supreme sword art focused on absolute destruction], its edge descending upon Golden Crow Imperial Sun.

As the greatest prodigy in the history of Golden Crow Grotto-Heaven, Imperial Sun Golden Crow merely flicked his gaze. With a snap of his fingers, a majestic Solar Golden Bell [a defensive treasure forged from condensed solar essence] soared into the sky, intercepting the Innate sword energy from Path Ruins Jiang.

Then, with a sweeping motion of his sleeve, he unleashed a crushing suppression. The Ancient Solar Bell descended with the weight of a dying star, bearing down upon Path Ruins Jiang. Your portal to cultivation novels: audio-novel . com.