Chapter 1785 : A Grotto-Heaven's Celestial Welcome

At the sound of the voice, Eldrin Chen's gaze sharpened imperceptibly.

The aura of the newcomer blazed like a celestial sun dominating the heavens, radiating the overwhelming presence of a supreme powerhouse. It was clearly that of a peerless Heavenly Immortal Paragon.

Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion also sensed the arrival. After a brief moment of contemplation, he said to Eldrin Chen, "The visitor is Lord of the Violet Radiance Grotto-Heaven, whose cultivation has been at the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm for many years. I have crossed paths with him a few times."

"Come, accompany me to greet him."

With that, Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion led Eldrin Chen out of the Grotto-Heaven. From a distance, he laughed heartily, "Not at all, not at all! For Fellow Daoist to grace us with your presence is an honor for my Horizon Sea Grotto-Heaven. Please forgive my failure to welcome you from afar."

"Hahaha!"

The Violet Radiance Daoist stroked his beard and laughed. After carefully observing the master of the Horizon Sea Grotto-Heaven, he couldn't help but say, "When I returned from the Primordial Chaos over one hundred thousand years ago, I heard that Fellow Daoist's cultivation had reached the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm."

"Such joyous news truly calls for celebration. Today, I have come specifically to offer my congratulations."

As he spoke, the Violet Radiance Daoist took out a Treasure Box and presented it.

Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion took it and opened it. Upon seeing that it contained an Innate Marvels [a rare treasure born from the primordial essence of heaven and earth], he was immediately taken aback and declined. Join our community of readers at audio~novel.com.

"This object is far too precious, I cannot accept it."

"Alas, if you do not accept it, then you are looking down upon this old man."

As he spoke, Zephyr Daoist [a Daoist cultivator] forcibly pressed the Innate Marvels [naturally formed spiritual treasures of immense rarity and power] into the hands of the Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion. Left with no choice, the Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor could only accept it.

Only after seeing him take the treasure did Zephyr Daoist turn his gaze to Eldrin Chen and inquire, "This gentleman seems unfamiliar. Could he be the Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator] who defeated Qian Yan the Daoist?"

The Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion offered a slight smile and simply explained, "This is an old acquaintance I met long ago in the Outer Realm [realms beyond the known world, often chaotic and filled with ancient secrets]."

"By the way, please come to my Grotto-Heaven [a blessed, self-contained pocket dimension used for cultivation and seclusion] as a guest, Fellow Daoist."

At this point, unwilling to discuss too much regarding Eldrin Chen, the Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor invited Zephyr Daoist into his Grotto-Heaven.

Once everyone was seated within the Horizon Sea Grotto-Heaven [the specific Grotto-Heaven abode of the Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor], and after the customary pleasantries were exchanged, the Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor said with a flicker in his eyes, "Your visit today, Fellow Daoist, surely is not merely to offer congratulations."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen's gaze shifted subtly. The old master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion would not speak such words without reason.

The Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor had resided in the Frigid Immortal Domain for less than three million years. Zephyr Daoist, however, had broken through to the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Celestial Immortal cultivation realm] tens of millions of years prior. For most of that time, he had been wandering the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation, a dangerous but resource-rich expanse], searching for Innate Marvels and other Spiritual Object [objects imbued with or containing spiritual energy].

Three million years is not considered a long span for a Heaven Immortal [an immortal who has ascended to the celestial realm]. Over these three million-plus years, the two had met perhaps only once or twice, their acquaintance amounting to little more than a passing encounter, far from the deep bond of old friends.

Zixiao the Daoist naturally understood this principle and did not resort to cryptic speech. With a faint smile, he stated directly, "To speak plainly, I have come with an opportunity I wish to share with you, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator]."

"Oh?"

Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor was slightly taken aback and inquired, "May I ask what matter this concerns?"

"To explore the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state of existence before the cosmos was ordered]."

Zixiao the Daoist's gaze grew solemn as he explained candidly, "For the better part of the last two million years, this old Daoist has spent most of his time seeking fortune within the Primordial Chaos. Not long ago, while journeying through the Depths of Chaos [the more perilous and profound regions of the Primordial Chaos], I discovered a Middle Grade Chaos Nest [a rare, energy-rich pocket dimension within the Chaos, often guarded by powerful beings]."

"The Chaos Ancient Beast [a primordial monster born from the Chaos, possessing immense power and ancient lineage] dwelling within that Chaos Lair [the lair or domain of a Chaos Ancient Beast] is exceedingly powerful. I lacked the confidence to subdue it alone, so I returned to the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [the vast celestial realm where many immortals reside] to seek aid. Upon hearing that you, Fellow Daoist, had broken through to the Ninth Layer Celestial Immortal [the pinnacle stage of the Celestial Immortal realm, just below the Heaven Immortal], I came specifically to request your assistance in this endeavor."

Upon hearing this, Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor was momentarily stunned. Instead of showing delight, a hint of wariness surfaced in his expression. "I have a question," he said, "though I am uncertain if I should voice it."

"Speak your mind," Zixiao the Daoist urged.

Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor nodded, his countenance turning grave. "You and I, Fellow Daoist, have met but twice. Our friendship is not deep. Why, then, would you share such a significant opportunity with me?"

Zixiao the Daoist [a powerful cultivator] smiled faintly upon hearing this, as if he had anticipated the question, and said, "I have many old friends within the Frigid Immortal Domain [a vast and cold realm of cultivation]."

"However, among those who have reached the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Celestial Immortal cultivation path] and with whom I share a bond of deep friendship, there are none. If I were to rashly seek aid from a Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm acquaintance with whom my ties are merely ordinary, it might inadvertently attract the covetous gaze of several others, which would be most unwise."

"In contrast, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator] Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor [a powerful ancient cultivator] has not been in the Frigid Immortal Domain for long and thus lacks a wide circle of friends here. Even if you wished to leak the information, you would have no suitable candidate to assist you."

"And rest assured, besides you, I have also invited another friend who has attained the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm to lend their aid."

Hearing this, Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor could not help but nod slightly in understanding.

They understood that Zixiao the Daoist required assistance from a Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm cultivator who possessed a clean background [no complex local entanglements] and sufficient strength. Your portal to cultivation novels: audio - novel . com.

By comparison, Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor was indeed a suitable candidate.

Even so, Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor dared not agree immediately. After a moment of contemplation, he inquired, "How formidable is that Chaos Lair [a lair born from primordial chaos]? To think it requires Fellow Daoist to join forces with two other Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm cultivators to feel confident."

Upon hearing this, Zixiao the Daoist's expression grew solemn, his gaze turning grave as he said, "That Chaos Lair appears to have never been discovered before. Within it dwell a full eighteen Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts born from chaos]."

"If that were all, it would be manageable. The greatest trouble is that among these eighteen Chaos Ancient Beast, there are two beasts of the Ninth Rank High Grade [a classification denoting peak power among ancient beasts]."

"As for those two Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts born from the chaos of creation], the aura of the strongest one was immensely powerful. Though I did not approach the nest, I could estimate its strength might even rival that of a Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Celestial Immortal realm]."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of everyone present shifted dramatically.

Eldrin Chen and Horizon Sea Ancient Ancestor exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with profound gravity.

The cultivation path of Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts born from the chaos of creation] is similar to that of Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] within the Late Heaven Immortal Realm [the later stages of the Immortal realm]. Among Chaos Ancient Beast of the same Ninth Rank High Grade [the highest grade of the ninth rank], there can often be a vast disparity in power.

The former Chaos Dragon-Wolf [a hybrid beast of dragon and wolf born from primordial chaos], with cultivation roughly comparable to a Seventh Heaven Immortal [an Immortal of the Seventh Heaven], possessed the most ordinary combat prowess among High Grade Primordial Ancient Beast [ancient beasts of the highest primordial grade]. An ordinary Ninth Layer Celestial Immortal [a Celestial Immortal at the ninth layer] would have a significant chance of slaying it.

However, a Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts born from the chaos of creation] comparable to an Eighth Heaven Immortal [an Immortal of the Eighth Heaven] is an entirely different matter. Such an existence's combat power far surpasses the former, and within the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation], its battle prowess becomes truly transcendent.

Generally speaking, a Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Celestial Immortal realm] facing an Eighth Heaven Immortal [an Immortal of the Eighth Heaven] level Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts born from the chaos of creation] would have only an even chance of victory. Even if the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm cultivator could barely win, they would likely pay a tremendous price.

And a Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts born from the chaos of creation] rivaling a Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Celestial Immortal realm]? That is an existence of unimaginable power.

Such a being possesses a Physical Body [the corporeal form of a cultivator] as indestructible as Chaos Divine Gold [a mythical metal forged in primordial chaos]. Even the full-force killing techniques of an Eighth Heaven Immortal [an Immortal of the Eighth Heaven] would inflict upon it nothing more than superficial scratches.

Once, five Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [cultivators at the pinnacle stage of the Celestial Immortal realm] joined forces to besiege a single Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts born from the chaos of creation] of comparable strength. Their great battle raged for millions of years, yet they still failed to slay it.

In the end, all five cultivators were utterly drained, their spiritual energy and vitality exhausted like oil lamps burning dry, resulting in a tragic outcome of three dead and two severely wounded.

Contemplating the immense power of a Chaos Ancient Beast [a primordial monster born from the chaos of creation], Master of the Horizon Sea Pavilion [a title for a powerful cultivator, the master of a major sect] Tianya could not help but speak with profound gravity: "An Ancient Beast [a monstrous creature from ancient times] comparable to a Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of the Celestial Immortal cultivation realm] cultivator is simply far too formidable." Your portal to cultivation novels: @udio-novel.com.