Chapter 1727 : Ascension of the Alliance

Furthermore, beyond the members of the Chen Clan, the allies of the Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance also reaped extraordinarily bountiful harvests.

Two individuals attained the Forbidden Domain [a legendary cultivation realm of supreme power and isolation], namely the Blazeflame Divine Spirit and the Ancient Ruins Nether Lord. The Blazeflame Divine Spirit had now cultivated to the Forbidden Domain and, using the Southern Brightness Solar Fire [a supreme divine ability of solar flame] as his foundation, had proven his path to become an Immaculate Celestial Immortal [a flawless Celestial Immortal, the pinnacle of that realm]. His combat power was nearly comparable to that of a Mid Celestial Immortal Realm.

The Ancient Ruins Nether Lord walked the path of a Ghost Immortal [an immortal who cultivates through ghostly or netherworldly means]. However, the three thousand Great Path [the fundamental cultivation arts] all converge at the same destination. At this moment, the combat prowess of the Ancient Ruins Nether Lord was in no way inferior to that of the Blazeflame Divine Spirit.

As for Immaculate Celestial Immortal who had cultivated the Triple Primordial Unity Foundation [a supreme foundation-building art based on the unity of three primordial forces], their numbers were far greater.

Members of the Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance such as the Glazed Divine Lord, Violet Mystery Path Master, Heaven Abandoned Lin, and Heaven Abyss Path Master all seized this opportunity for Foundation Reforging [a profound process of reforging one's cultivation foundation], successfully attaining the realm of Immaculate Celestial Immortal.

Others like the Seven Mystery Path Master, the Lord of the Path Palace, and the Void-Refining Immortal also underwent Foundation Reforging, greatly enhancing their foundational potential. Although they did not achieve the Triple Primordial Unity Foundation, they still managed to cultivate into the Celestial Immortal Realm.

Old friends like Varen Wei and the Sea-Calmer Path Master, along with close relatives Elara Lin, Dorian Ji, and Freya Ji, also—with the additional support from Eldrin Chen—barely managed to cultivate into the Flawed Celestial Immortal [a Celestial Immortal with minor imperfections in their foundation] realm.

The Sun Consort, Moon Consort, and Star Consort also used this opportunity to cultivate into the Flawed Celestial Immortal realm.

Those who cultivated the Dual Primordial Unity Foundation [a foundation-building art based on the unity of two primordial forces] had largely reached the limits of their innate talent. Their ability to break through was primarily due to Eldrin Chen bestowing upon them the Innate Reincarnation Fruit [a legendary fruit that grants a cycle of reincarnation to refine one's soul].

Using the Reincarnation Fruit to undergo one cycle of Reincarnation [the process of rebirth to refine the soul], combining the Path Fruit [the essence of one's cultivated path] from two lifetimes with various treasures and the Foundation Reforging power of the Thirty-Three Heavens Grand Formation [a grand defensive and cultivation-enhancing formation], and further aided by the breakthrough-enhancing power of the Innate Polarity Path Union Gourd [a magical gourd that harmonizes opposing forces], they barely managed to cultivate into the Celestial Immortal Realm. However, they had now truly reached their ultimate limit. Dive deeper into the Dao at audio-novel.com (official site).

Their potential has been exhausted. Unless they encounter a truly heaven-defying Heaven-Defying Fate Alteration [a miraculous event that overturns one's predetermined destiny] of immense magnitude, their path forward will likely halt at the Celestial Immortal Realm [the realm of celestial immortals].

In truth, the fact that they were able to undergo Foundation Reforging [a profound process of reforging one's cultivation foundation] within the Thirty-Three Heavens Grand Formation [the grand formation of the thirty-three heavens] and elevate their own limits by harnessing the tribulation fate and Creation [the primordial creative force of the universe] of the entire Immortal Domain [a domain inhabited by immortals] is itself a Heaven-Defying Fate Alteration [a miraculous event that overturns one's predetermined destiny] level of Opportunity and Fortune [a rare and pivotal chance encounter or stroke of luck].

If they wish to achieve another Heaven-Defying Fate Alteration [a miraculous event that overturns one's predetermined destiny] in the future, they would either have to abandon their current Path Fruit [the fruit of one's cultivation path, representing one's current achievements] and start their cultivation anew, or they would need to obtain Opportunity and Fortune [a rare and pivotal chance encounter or stroke of luck] a hundred or a thousand times greater than before.

Nevertheless, their breakthrough into the Celestial Immortal Realm [the realm of celestial immortals] is still a cause for celebration.

Among Eldrin Chen's close relatives by marriage and fellow cultivators, individuals like Six Stars Immortal, Heaven Wind Immortal, and Earth Spring Patriarch broke through to the Earth Immortal [the realm of earth immortals] relatively early. The inner worlds they opened were all below the Sixfold Heaven [a specific tier or level within a cultivation realm].

Even with such Opportunity and Fortune [a rare and pivotal chance encounter or stroke of luck], they could only reach the Late Stage Earth Immortal [the late stage of the earth immortal realm] and could advance no further.

With these thoughts, Eldrin Chen withdrew his contemplations. He looked at the assembled group and spoke with a faint smile, "It seems this stroke of Opportunity and Fortune [a rare and pivotal chance encounter or stroke of luck] has brought you all significant gains."

"Our breakthroughs are entirely thanks to Brother Eldrin's support."

At that moment, smiles graced everyone's faces as they offered solemn, deep bows of gratitude.

Eldrin Chen accepted their thanks with composure. In his heart, he understood clearly: had he not personally taken action to sweep through the Vast Azure Immortal Domain [the Vast Azure Immortal Domain], merely surviving the Path Tribulation [the tribulations faced on one's cultivation path] would have been considered good fortune for these individuals.

To obtain such an Opportunity and Fortune [a rare chance or stroke of fate that brings great benefit] can truly be described as having undergone a Heaven-Defying Fate Alteration [a miraculous event that fundamentally changes one's destiny against the will of heaven].

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen spoke with a faint smile, "It has been ninety thousand years since the Path Tribulation [a cataclysmic era of conflict and upheaval affecting the very fabric of cultivation] erupted. Only ten thousand years remain until its conclusion."

"Now, as the calamitous energies of heaven and earth gradually recede, I intend to seize this opportunity to gather the Creation [the primordial force of genesis and formation] of the Thirty-Three Heavens [the collective name for the thirty-three supreme celestial realms] and use that Creation to manifest several Grotto-Heaven Blessed Land [self-contained paradisiacal realms of immense spiritual density and natural beauty]."

Upon hearing this, the assembled individuals exchanged glances.

Glazed Divine Lord [a title for a powerful immortal lord] could not help but rise to his feet and inquire, "Might there be any way we can assist?"

Eldrin Chen offered a gentle smile and explained, "I plan to utilize the Thirty-Three Heavens Grand Formation [a grand cosmic array connecting the thirty-three heavens] to concentrate the power of Creation. This will require the aid of thirty-three Celestial Immortal Great Power [immortals who have reached a profound level of power within the Celestial Immortal realm]."

Hearing this, everyone present understood the situation clearly.

The Seven Mystery Path Master nodded solemnly and declared, "Since this is the Daoist friend's request, we shall naturally offer our full assistance."

"Excellent."

Eldrin Chen smiled reassuringly and said, "Set your minds at ease. The Creation within the Thirty-Three Heavens is boundless, sufficient to manifest numerous Supreme Grotto-Heaven [the highest grade of paradisiacal realms]."

"At that time, I shall also lend my hand to Creation [the primordial act of shaping reality from chaos] a Grotto-Heaven [a blessed, self-contained pocket dimension of immense spiritual richness] for you all."

Hearing this, everyone was overjoyed in their hearts and cupped their hands in salute one after another, saying, "Then we offer our deepest thanks, Fellow Daoist."

"…"

After deciding to use the Thirty-Three Heavens Grand Formation [a supreme formation that channels the power of the thirty-three celestial heavens] to Creation [the primordial act of shaping reality from chaos] a Supreme Grotto-Heaven [the highest grade of blessed pocket dimension], the entire Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance [a powerful coalition of immortal cultivators] sprang into action.

The Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy [the foundational, chaotic energy from which the cosmos was born] within the current Vast Azure Immortal Domain [a vast realm of immortal cultivators] was at its most potent zenith. Countless Demon Immortals [immortal beings of demonic origin] and Divine Spirits [innate spiritual beings born of natural laws] had fallen, their essence fueling an endless, profound Creation [the primordial act of shaping reality from chaos].

The thirty-three Celestial Immortal Great Powers [powerful immortals who have ascended to the celestial realm] of the Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance [a powerful coalition of immortal cultivators] joined forces. Using the Thirty-Threefold Heaven Grand Formation [a supreme formation that channels the power of the thirty-three celestial heavens], they seized the Creation [the primordial act of shaping reality from chaos] of heaven and earth, condensing a Supreme Grotto-Heaven [the highest grade of blessed pocket dimension] within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea [a vast, spiritually potent sea in the western reaches]. Visit @udio-novel.com to enjoy the complete series.

Soon, the boundless, inexhaustible primordial energy between heaven and earth converged upon the Returning Abyss Sea Region [the sea region governed by the Returning Abyss alliance], ultimately pouring into the Returning Abyss Grotto-Heaven [the blessed pocket dimension being forged by the Returning Abyss alliance].

As time flowed on, the spiritual energy within the Returning Abyss Grotto-Heaven [the blessed pocket dimension being forged by the Returning Abyss alliance] surged violently. Its grade soared with breathtaking speed, ascending in a mere instant to become a Middle Grade Grotto-Heaven [a mid-tier blessed pocket dimension].

Yet this was not the end. The rank of the Returning Abyss Grotto-Heaven [the blessed pocket dimension being forged by the Returning Abyss alliance] continued its relentless climb, soon breaking through into the ranks of an Upper Grade Grotto-Heaven [a high-tier blessed pocket dimension].

A low-grade Grotto-Heaven [a blessed, self-contained pocket dimension of immense spiritual richness] could only sustain the cultivation of three Early Celestial Immortal Realm [cultivators at the early stage of the Celestial Immortal realm] cultivators. A Middle Grade Grotto-Heaven [a mid-tier blessed pocket dimension] could nourish ten Early Celestial Immortal Realm [cultivators at the early stage of the Celestial Immortal realm] practitioners in their cultivation. An Upper Grade Grotto-Heaven [a high-tier blessed pocket dimension], however, could support the secluded cultivation of at least thirty Celestial Immortal Great Powers [powerful immortals who have ascended to the celestial realm].

Within the entire Vast Azure Immortal Domain [the vast realm where immortals reside], there are only slightly over forty Upper Grade Grotto-Heavens [the highest tier of immortal paradises, self-contained pocket dimensions of immense spiritual power]. Each one is a hegemon-level power, having been nurtured and ascended over hundreds of millions of years, consuming countless Exotic Treasures [rare and precious magical materials].

Eldrin Chen leveraged the power of the Thirty-Three Heavens Grand Formation [a grand cosmic formation encompassing thirty-three heavenly layers] to seize the boundless Creation [the primordial creative force that shapes worlds and life] from the Thirty-Three Heavenly Domains [the thirty-three celestial realms governed by the grand formation]. It was this act that propelled his domain to the level of an Upper Grade Grotto-Heaven.

Even so, Eldrin Chen remained unsatisfied.

"It is still not enough."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly. The dozen or so Immaculate Celestial Immortals [a high rank of celestial immortal, possessing a flawless and pure foundation] of the Chen Immortal Clan each consumed several times more Immortal Spirit Essence [the purified spiritual energy used by celestial immortals for cultivation] than an ordinary Early Celestial Immortal Realm [the initial stage of the celestial immortal realm] cultivator.

The Immortal Spirit Essence provided by a single Upper Grade Grotto-Heaven was fundamentally insufficient for their cultivation needs.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen immediately intensified the Formation [a structured arrangement of power, often geometric, used to channel, contain, or manipulate energy], focusing its draw on the Creation from hostile domains like the Southern Pole Six Heavenly Domains [the six celestial realms of the southern polar region] and the Verdant Sun Heavenly Domain [the celestial domain of the Verdant Sun lineage]. His intent was to push the Returning Abyss Grotto-Heaven [Eldrin Chen's personal grotto-heaven paradise] even further.

"You insolent whelp!"

Witnessing the Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy [the foundational energy of heaven and earth, the source of all spiritual power in a realm] and Creation of his territory being siphoned away in vast quantities, the golden figure within the Golden Crow Grotto-Heaven [the grotto-heaven paradise of the Golden Crow lineage] trembled with rage, unleashing a murderous aura.

If Eldrin Chen continued his plunder like this, for the next ten million years, the Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy of the Southern Pole Six Heavenly Domains would remain depleted. Their cultivation environment would fall far behind that of other Heavenly Domains [celestial realms].

Under ordinary circumstances, a Celestial Immortal Great Power [a supreme cultivator who has ascended to the celestial realm] would have long since intervened to stop this. Yet, with the Path Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial that reshapes the cosmic order] still ongoing, they could only watch helplessly as Eldrin Chen siphoned away vast quantities of Creation [the primordial essence from which all things are formed].

With the aid of the Thirty-Three Heavens Grand Formation [a legendary defensive array encompassing thirty-three celestial layers], Eldrin Chen continued his relentless extraction for a considerable time. He only ceased when the Returning Abyss Grotto-Heaven [a pocket dimension realm of profound mysteries] had been elevated to its absolute limit.

"The concentration of Immortal Spirit Essence [the purified spiritual energy required for celestial cultivation] is now three times that of a typical Upper Grade Grotto-Heaven [a high-tier pocket dimension]," he mused.

"It should be sufficient to sustain the cultivation of one hundred Early Celestial Immortal Realm [cultivators in the initial stage of the celestial immortal realm] or nine Late Celestial Immortal Realm [cultivators in the advanced stage of the celestial immortal realm]. For now, this is enough."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly to himself, finally ceasing his draw upon the world's Creation [the primordial essence from which all things are formed].

For the Returning Abyss Heaven [the celestial domain associated with the Returning Abyss] had reached the absolute pinnacle of an Upper Grade Grotto-Heaven [a high-tier pocket dimension]. The next step would be its ascension to a Supreme Grade Grotto-Heaven [the highest possible rank for a pocket dimension].

Yet, within the vast expanse of the Vast Azure Immortal Domain [a major region of the immortal realms], there existed only five such Supreme Grade Grotto-Heaven [the highest possible rank for a pocket dimension]: the Golden Crow Grotto-Heaven [the pocket dimension of the Golden Crow lineage], the Verdant Sun Grotto-Heaven [the pocket dimension of the Verdant Sun lineage], the Primordial Solar Grotto-Heaven [the pocket dimension of the Primordial Solar lineage], the Evergreen Grotto-Heaven [the pocket dimension of the Evergreen lineage], and the Frost Soul Grotto-Heaven [the pocket dimension of the Frost Soul lineage]. Join our community of readers at audi novel.com.