Chapter 1634 : Primordial Immortal Clan

By all reasoning, the Qing generation was not lacking in talent; the Chen Immortal Clan should have been able to produce 1 or 2 Foundation Establishment cultivators back then.

Unfortunately, due to the beast calamity, the Chen Clan had never recovered, causing almost all of the Qing-generation in this era to miss their prime cultivation years. Even with Eldrin's full support later, only 2 seedlings remained—Lior and Chen Qingwan.

After the 2 Elders of the Qing generation fell in battle 1 after another, the Chen Clan's Qing generation was completely severed—an eternal anguish etched deep into Chen Changxuan’s heart.

It must be understood that in the present-day Chen Immortal Clan, among the 16 generations marked by the mottos: "Chasing the Dao for Eternal Youth," "Honoring the Worthy and Remembering Ancestors," "Supporting and Elevating the Clan," and "Ascending to Immortality," aside from the ancient progenitors of the earliest "Chasing" and "Dao" generations, only the "Youth" generation has yet to produce an immortal.

Now that Lior had returned through the cycle of reincarnation, filling the void left by the Qing-generation disciples, it finally fulfilled Chen Changxuan's long-cherished wish of many years.

At this thought, Chen Changxuan let out a soft sigh and said, "It is good that you have returned. With you here in the clan from now on, our Chen Clan's Immortal Domain Ancestral Court will finally have someone to manage its affairs."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) could not help but smile faintly.

Over the years, Eldrin had been the head of the Chen Clan in the immortal realm, yet he had no energy to oversee the affairs of his clan.

Chen Ethan and Kael were all endowed with extraordinary talents, yet they possessed little aptitude for managing clan affairs. Though some among the younger generation demonstrated capable skills, their junior status prevented them from commanding authority over the elders, thus rendering them unfit for major responsibilities.

Therefore, over the years, Chen Changxuan has been presiding over the affairs of the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) in his stead.

But with him alone, overseeing both the Return to Void Earth Immortal Realm and the Chen Immortal Clan (Organization), he found himself somewhat stretched thin.

With Lior’s arrival, not only did he excel in managing the family affairs, but his seniority also commanded respect among the Chen clansmen, significantly alleviating the burden on both Eldrin and Chen Changxuan.

At this thought, Eldrin nodded and said, "From now on, Uncle Lior shall continue overseeing the family affairs." Seeing this, Lior did not decline the offer.

Though a million years had passed, they had all worked in unison since their humble beginnings to aid the family's rise, and even after all this time, there was no trace of unfamiliarity between them.

Eldrin then conversed with Lior for a while longer, recounting the changes that had taken place within the family.

As the longevity banquet was about to commence, Chen Ethan was finally instructed to take Lior to acquaint himself with the family affairs. Afterwards, they arrived at the summit of Verdant Chariot Mountain. At this moment, the peak of Verdant Chariot Mountain was graced by a floating immortal island.

The assembly of immortals had gathered, and a grand banquet was now underway.

Eldrin ascended the platform alongside the Chen Clan immortals, discovering that the vast celestial island already gathered several 1000 cultivators.

These immortals all possessed considerable cultivation bases—either they were Patriarchs at the Earth Immortal realm or even Half-Step Celestial Immortals, or they were leaders of immortal clans or sects from the 100 Seas of the Returning Abyss who maintained close ties with the Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance.

Only an Earth Immortal or the master of an immortal sect could set foot upon this celestial isle.

At the center of the immortal island, Eldrin gathered with several half-step Celestial Immortals, exchanging pleasant smiles as a grand feast appeared imminent. Just then, streaks of flowing light descended 1 after another from the horizon's edge.

Some arrived in immortal carriages, some soared through the skies astride divine phoenixes, while others descended with 9 dragons drawing their chariots—all converging upon the Abyssal Sea.

The 1 riding the celestial carriage was a youth clad in black robes. He cast a glance at Eldrin (Person Name) and spoke, "Fellow Daoist, might you be the Return to Ruins Daoist?"

"Indeed."

A faint glimmer flickered in Eldrin's eyes as he replied without hesitation.

The black-robed youth gave a slight nod and spoke calmly, "I am Luo Ming (Person Name). I have heard that you are ranked among the top 3 prodigies of the human race in the Vast Azure Immortal Realm (Location). Today, I have come specifically to witness your prowess."

At the same time, the figure riding the immortal phoenix halted in its tracks.

Clad in snow-white robes, his gaze seemed to mirror the swirling constellations as he calmly observed Eldrin. A faint smile graced his lips when he spoke, "I am known as 'Taiyang Wuji.' Pray forgive my uninvited presence today."

The third figure, clad in 5-colored armor, reclined high upon a war chariot drawn by 9 dragons.

He gazed down loftily at Eldrin (Person Name), his eyes calm and detached as he remarked, “I had thought the top 3 prodigies among humanity in the Vast Azure Immortal Realm would surely be central figures in the Heavenly Tribulation. Yet you have merely reached the Great Perfection of the Earth Immortal realm—truly a profound disappointment.”

"Mark my words, I am Sun Qian. Should you encounter me during the Heavenly Tribulation, retreat 3 100 celestial paces and I shall spare your life." "ROAR!"

As the words faded, the 9 dragons roared and soared skyward, shattering 7 floating islands and tearing through the 9 heavenly layers before vanishing beyond the torn firmament with heaven-rending arrogance. "Hmph."

Eldrin's eyes turned icy cold, his fingers unconsciously tightening around the jade cup until it shattered completely in his grasp.

Meanwhile, Luo Ming shook his head at the sight. The 7-colored immortal deer pulled the celestial carriage across the sky, vanishing into the horizon of the immortal realm. Only Taiyang Wuji remained. He ascended with leisurely steps, smiling as he approached Eldrin (Person Name) and said.

"Fellow Daoist, think nothing of it."

Sun Qian was a descendant of the ancient Sun Clan of Eternal Life, a family that boasted not 1, but 2 Great Luo Golden Immortals. As a direct lineage scion of this Great Luo Ancient Clan, he had also been accepted into the sacred land of the Military School within the Primordial Immortal Domain. His temperament had always been straightforward and unyielding.

Luo Ming, the Seventh True Disciple of the Celestial Veil Sect, was a direct disciple of an Ancient Immortal Elder. His pride ran as deep as the ancient daoist traditions he inherited.

Taiyang Wuji began his tale with measured grace. It must be said that his snow-white robes flowed like drifting mist, his jade-like physique appeared flawlessly sculpted from pristine nephrite, and he carried an aura of transcendental elegance that seemed completely detached from the mortal realm.

Eldrin's gaze flickered slightly before he spoke, "Might I ask which sacred land you hail from, fellow daoist?" "Me?"

Taiyang Wuji gave a faint, untrammeled smile before calmly replying, "Our Taiyang lineage is 1 of the Primordial Immortal Clans, ranked seventh among the ancient lineages of the Primal Immortal Domain." The crowd fell into bewildered silence, clearly perplexed by the concept of the Primordial Immortal Clans.

Beside them, the Glazed Divine Monarch noticed this and immediately sent a discreet voice transmission to Eldrin (Person Name): "The so-called Ancient Immortal Clan was founded by the Primordial Humans of the Antiquity Era." "These humans originated from the dawn of creation, flowing within them the most noble Primordial Blood of humanity. Had their ancestors not fallen, they would often have been among humanity's first batch of Great Luo Golden Immortals."

"Of the 70-2 Human Ancestors, nearly half were born as Primordial Innate Humans. The progenitor of the Taiyang Clan was 1 of these 70-2 Ancestors."

"As the seventh of the Ancient Immortal Clans, the Taiyang Clan stands as humanity's most primordial peak power. Behind them likely lurks a supreme Great Luo Golden Immortal, and perhaps even a Quasi-Saint level powerhouse overseeing their dominion."

“Even the ancient Sun Clan of longevity behind Sun Qian is but a mere upstart in comparison.” Hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) felt a faint tremor in his heart.

Such an ancient immortal clan, existing since the primordial era, would undoubtedly rank among the most supreme forces across the 3 1000 Immortal Domains. Were they to secede from the human race, they would likely be capable of establishing a formidable lineage among the 100 Immortal Races.

At this thought, Eldrin couldn’t help but feel a surge of deep respect. He immediately cupped his hands and said, “So you are from the Primordial Immortal Clan. My apologies for the lack of courtesy earlier.” Taiyang Wuji gave a slight nod and replied, “To be frank, the reason for my visit today is to assist you, fellow cultivator, in achieving the Dao.”