Chapter 1733 : A Pact Forged in Eternity

"I grant you this chance—for ten thousand years, for a million years, until eternity itself ends."

Eldrin Chen smiled, his hands clasped calmly behind his back as he spoke.

Having temporarily subdued Diyang Tai Cang and gained the allegiance of this Tai Cang Divine Clan Divine Sovereign seed, Eldrin Chen's mood improved considerably.

After all, this Diyang Tai Cang possessed talent that was peerless throughout the ages, and his proud, unyielding character was something Eldrin Chen greatly admired.

Such a person, with a heart firmly set on the Mortal Path [the path of cultivation within the mortal realm], would not engage in the petty, treacherous acts of a lesser man. When the time of the Kalpa Tribulation [a cosmic cycle of destruction and renewal] arrived, he would prove to be a formidable ally.

Furthermore, as an Imperial Scion of the Tai Cang Imperial Clan, even in his service to Eldrin Chen, Diyang Tai Cang's cultivation resources were not something Eldrin Chen needed to concern himself with.

For his part, Diyang Tai Cang did not resist this arrangement. In his eyes, Eldrin Chen was an excellent whetstone for his own blade.

He viewed Eldrin Chen as the target he must surpass. By remaining at Eldrin Chen's side, he could frequently test himself against him, accelerating the growth of his own power.

Thus, their interests aligned perfectly, and Diyang Tai Cang simply stayed on.

After personally communicating with Elm Chariot of Vast Azure, he remained within the Stellar Grotto-Heaven [a celestial realm of stars and profound energy] to cultivate. There, he commanded a host of one hundred thousand Celestial Soldiers and Generals [the divine army of the heavens], standing guard within the Hundred Seas of Returning Abyss [a vast and perilous region of churning abyssal waters], and became the foremost Divine General under the banner of the Returning Abyss Grotto-Heaven. For more chapters, visit audio . novel . com for the complete novel.

After settling the affairs concerning Diyang Tai Cang, Eldrin Chen summoned the various Celestial Immortal Great Power within the Immortal Alliance.

Within the Violet Ye Palace, Eldrin Chen sat upon the main throne, his gaze sweeping over the assembled Celestial Immortal Great Power in the Great Hall. With a calm expression, he began to speak.

"I have gathered you today to discuss the matter of the Chaos Abyssal Chasm."

"The Chaos Abyssal Chasm?"

Upon hearing this, the assembly exchanged puzzled glances.

Among the seated Celestial Immortal, most were unfamiliar with the Chaos Abyssal Chasm, its profound mysteries known only to a few.

Lacking such inherited knowledge, the Blazeflame Divine Spirit inquired, "Might I ask what this Chaos Abyssal Chasm is?"

"See for yourselves."

Eldrin Chen passed the documents in his hand to the assembly and explained, "The Chaos Abyssal Chasm is the point where the Vast Azure Immortal Domain connects to the Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation]. It functions much like the seven orifices of a body, capable of drawing in Primordial Chaos Energy [the raw, unformed energy of creation] and transforming it into usable Chaos energy."

The assembly received the materials and began to examine them closely.

It turns out that the Chaos Abyssal Chasm [a cosmic rift connecting to the primordial void] is capable of swallowing and spewing forth Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation] energy, transforming it into Immortal Spirit Essence [the refined spiritual energy that permeates immortal realms].

The Immortal Spirit Essence [the refined spiritual energy that permeates immortal realms], the Five Elements [the fundamental forces of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth] primordial energy, and the countless resources within an Immortal Domain [a vast realm governed by immortal laws] do not solely originate from the countless Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality] who fall during Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial] and Path Tribulation [a trial specific to one's cultivation path]. A far greater portion actually comes from the transformation performed by these Chaos Abyssal Chasm [cosmic rifts connecting to the primordial void].

Within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain [a specific, named immortal realm], there exist Thirty-Threefold Heavenly Domain [the thirty-three stratified heavens]. Each of these Thirty-Threefold Heaven [the collective name for the thirty-three stratified heavens] possesses its own Heavenly Domain [a stratified layer of heaven], and within each Heavenly Domain lies a single Chaos Abyssal Chasm [a cosmic rift connecting to the primordial void].

Within each Chaos Abyssal Chasm [cosmic rift connecting to the primordial void] resides a Heavenly Path Source Artifact [a divine artifact that serves as the foundational source of a heavenly domain's power], an artifact responsible for converting Primordial Chaos Energy [the raw, untamed energy of the formless void].

The Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea [a specific sea region within the immortal domain] where the group currently resides also contains one such Chaos Abyssal Chasm [cosmic rift]. Within that chasm rests its corresponding Heavenly Path Source Artifact [divine artifact that serves as the foundational source of a heavenly domain's power].

This Heavenly Path Source Artifact [divine artifact that serves as the foundational source of a heavenly domain's power] requires the empowerment of a Celestial Immortal Great Power [an immensely powerful celestial immortal] to transform Primordial Chaos Energy [the raw energy of the void] into Immortal Spirit Essence [refined spiritual energy]. Historically, it has been jointly controlled by the two Grotto-Heaven [a blessed paradise and cultivation sanctuary], Western Essence and Divine Abyss.

It is precisely because of this joint control over the artifact that these two Grotto-Heaven [blessed paradises], Western Essence and Divine Abyss, are able to wield a portion of the Heavenly Path Authority [the divine right to command the laws of a heavenly domain] over the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea [the specific sea region].

Legend holds that whoever gains complete mastery over a Heavenly Path Source Artifact [divine foundational artifact] can ascend to become the Sovereign [the supreme ruler] of an entire Heavenly Domain [stratified layer of heaven].

Empowered by the Heavenly Path Source Artifact [divine foundational artifact], such a Sovereign's combat prowess rivals that of a First Tribulation Ancient Immortal [an ancient immortal who has survived one heavenly tribulation]. Their power is so immense that not even an Ancient Immortal Great Power [a supremely powerful ancient immortal] could easily slay them.

The very reason Eldrin Chen had summoned them all was to contend for the authority—the right of control—over the Heavenly Path Source Artifact [divine foundational artifact] within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea [the specific sea region].

As long as they grasped a portion of the Heavenly Path Authority [the authority to command and manipulate the fundamental laws of heaven and earth], they too could obtain a share of the resource distribution rights from the Chaos Abyssal Chasm [a primordial chasm at the edge of the cosmos where chaos energy and rare materials converge].

These resources were of immense significance, including the Giant Immortal Source Ore Vein [a colossal vein of ore that is the source of immortal-grade spiritual energy], various types of Primordial Chaos Divine Metal [metals forged in the primordial chaos, possessing divine properties], and the Immortal Spirit Essence [the highest grade of spiritual energy, vital for powering immortal realms and cultivation] required to sustain the operation of the Nine Great Grotto-Heavens [the nine supreme immortal paradises, each a self-contained realm of immense power].

Without the supply from the Chaos Abyssal Chasm, relying solely on drawing energy from the Immortal Domain [the vast realm where immortals reside] and the Dimensional Void [the empty space between dimensions and realms], the Immortal Spirit Essence within the Nine Great Grotto-Heavens would inevitably reach a point where expenditure outstripped replenishment.

Having grasped this truth, everyone present was determined to secure this prize at all costs.

The Heaven Abyss Path Master took a deep breath and spoke, "Although our Nine Great Grotto-Heavens are newly ascended Grotto-Heaven [an immortal paradise, a realm of supreme cultivation], we possess close to thirty Celestial Immortal Great Power [immortals who have ascended to the celestial realm and wield immense power]."

"We deserve a share of the authority over the Heavenly Path Source Artifact [an artifact of ultimate power that taps into and controls the source of the Heavenly Path] within this Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea [the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea, a vast and profound immortal sea]." Immerse yourself in the complete world at @udio-novel.com.

Seeing this, Energy Abyss Chen also nodded and said, "I have heard that the more Celestial Immortal Great Power who jointly operate a Heavenly Path Source Artifact, the greater the amount of Immortal Spirit Essence it can transform."

"This matter concerns our very cultivation. We must intervene."

As each person voiced their stance, the assembled Celestial Immortal Great Power quickly reached a unanimous decision: the Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance [an alliance of immortal forces] must involve itself in the affairs of the Chaos Abyssal Chasm.

If the two great Grotto-Heaven of Western Essence and Divine Abyss were unwilling to relinquish control, they were prepared to wage a Grotto-Heaven war, regardless of the cost.

As the assembled Celestial Immortals [powerful beings who have ascended to the celestial realm] reached their agreement, Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod of approval.

His gaze swept over the gathering one final time before he spoke, his voice carrying the weight of finality. "Since it is so, we shall first extend courtesy before resorting to arms. Let a letter be sent to the two great Grotto-Heavens [self-contained paradisiacal realms]. We shall first gauge their stance."

"..."

Once the highest echelon of Celestial Immortals within the Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance had solidified their accord, two missives were dispatched that very afternoon, finding their way into the halls of the Western Essence Grotto-Heaven and the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven.

"How utterly presumptuous this Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance is!" roared Abyss Halting Path Master within the confines of the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven, having just finished reading the letter. He slammed the parchment onto the table with a force that shook the room. "A mere gathering of newly ascended Celestial Immortals, and they dare covet the authority over the Heavenly Path Source Energy [the primordial source energy of the Heavenly Dao, the fundamental law of the cosmos]!"

Beside the fuming Abyss Halting Path Master, a woman of peerless grace and beauty picked up the discarded letter. A slight frown creased her brow as she scanned its contents.

This was none other than Immortal Maiden Verdant Daylily, the Fifth Supreme Elder [a title for a top-ranking elder] of the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven and the dao companion [a cultivation partner, often a spouse] of Abyss Halting Path Master.

After reading the letter, her eyes gleamed with thoughtful light. "This Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance commands the allegiance of the Nine Great Grotto-Heavens and boasts twenty-eight Celestial Immortal Great Powers [Celestial Immortals who have achieved significant mastery within their realm]. To deny them any share of the Immortal Spirit Essence [a potent spiritual essence vital for high-level cultivation] seems... untenable," she said, her voice calm yet firm.

"Moreover," she continued, "the Returning Abyss Path Master [a title for Eldrin Chen, meaning 'Master of the Returning Abyss Path'] possessed the combat power of a Mid Celestial Immortal Realm cultivator the moment he broke through to the Celestial Immortal Realm. By now, he has likely progressed far within that domain. It is unwise to make an enemy of them outright."

Speaking of this, Immortal Maiden Verdant Daylily continued, "I know that because of Glazed Divine Lord [a title for a powerful immortal lord], you hold some resentment towards the Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance."

"But the current Glazed Divine Lord has already established the foundation of an Immaculate Celestial Immortal [a state of perfect, flawless celestial immortality]. It would be best for you not to antagonize him."

Upon hearing this, the expression of Abyss Halting Path Master darkened further into gloom.

He pondered for a long while, his heart still unwilling to yield. As the direct grandson of the First Supreme Elder [the highest-ranking elder] of the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven, his cultivation journey had been smooth sailing until now; he had never suffered such an insult.

After much hesitation, he finally picked up the letter, left his cave abode, and arrived before another cave abode deep within the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven.

"Your grandson seeks an audience with Grandfather."

Abyss Halting Path Master looked at the cave entrance and spoke with due reverence.

A brief silence fell within the cave abode before its great doors slowly creaked open, and a hoarse, aged voice echoed out.

"Enter."

Abyss Halting Path Master hurried inside and soon beheld an elderly Daoist within the cavernous chamber.

The aged Daoist was clad in a gray robe, his snow-white hair cascading freely. He possessed the ethereal bearing of an immortal, yet his presence was as profound and unfathomable as the Primordial Era Divine Abyss itself. This chapter appears courtesy of audio novel.com.