Chapter 1636 : 4 Disciples of Guixu

"Ah—"

Sun Qian was utterly enraged, yet he clearly understood he was no match for Chen Xiandao.

He had no time to retrieve the broken chariot left in the Sea of Returning Abyss. With 1 last glance brimming with boundless hatred, he swiftly departed from those waters. Eldrin (Person Name) observed this scene, his gaze involuntarily darkening with solemn intensity.

He knew Chen Xiandao was venting his anger on his behalf, yet he couldn't help feeling uneasy about offending the Eternal Ancient Clan. Noticing this, Chen Xiandao merely shook his head slightly, not a trace of fear in his demeanor.

At the same time, Taiyang Wuji (Person Name) high above the firmament cast his gaze upon Chen Xiandao (Person Name), a faint trace of astonishment flashing in his eyes.

He gave a faint, casual salute and spoke, "I have long heard that you are the foremost prodigy of the Qingcang Celestial Court. Seeing you today, you truly live up to your extraordinary reputation." "So it is the young master of the Taiyang Clan."

Chen Xiandao spoke with an air of detachment, his tone serene as he inquired, "Has Your Excellency also come to offer birthday felicitations for my father?" Taiyang Wuji responded with a subtle smile, promptly cupping his hands in a measured salute.

The instant Chen Xiandao arrived, he knew he could no longer rely on intimidation. He could only say, "Today is the Divine Lord of Returning Abyss's birthday banquet. I have spoken out of turn."

At these words, he cupped his hands toward Eldrin (Person Name) and prepared to transform into a streak of light to pierce through the skies. "Your treasures."

Before parting, Eldrin returned the jade box. "......"

After Taichang Wuji departed, he began to stroll across the firmament.

Unbeknownst to him, another white-haired man of extraordinary bearing had materialized behind him. "How goes it?"

Taiyang Wuji spoke, his expression grave as he inquired.

The white-haired man shook his head, his gaze growing profoundly still as he said, "The celestial machinations surrounding Daoist Guixu are deeply obscured—even I cannot see through them."

Taiyang Wuji’s gaze flickered faintly before he spoke, “Even you cannot see through him—it seems highly likely that a Great Luo Ancient Sect (Cultivation Sect) stands behind this person.” “Perhaps so.” The white-haired man nodded, then added, “Do you still intend to undergo your Heavenly Tribulation (Cultivation Stage) in the Western Aether Divine Abyss Sea (Mystical Realm)?”

"No."

Taiyang Wuji shook his head, his gaze growing profoundly solemn as he said, "The Daoist of the Returning Abyss once defeated an early-stage Earth Immortal while at the late-stage Earth Immortal realm. With such profound foundational strength, he must have been a peerless genius who opened all 12 heavenly layers during his breakthrough."

"Even across the 3 1000 Immortal Domains, those capable of opening the 12 Heavenly Layers are exceptionally rare prodigies of unprecedented talent. Since the Primordial Era, our Taiyang Clan has produced merely 7 who could compare."

"Of these 7 individuals, apart from 2 who met premature demise, the remaining 5 had all reached the realm of Great Luo Golden Immortals."

Taiyang Wuji spoke slowly, a trace of apprehension flickering in his gaze. "Such individuals are undoubtedly blessed with heaven-defying fortune. Once they undergo the Heavenly Tribulation, they are highly likely to soar to unparalleled heights."

"Kings shall not meet. Even if we were to contend, it should be a climactic battle at the pinnacle of the Great Luo Realm. Now is not yet the time for us to cross blades." The white-haired man nodded, acknowledging Taiyang Wuji's perspective.

Although he couldn't see through Eldrin (Person Name), he vaguely sensed that this person was profoundly unfathomable—so much so that even if he were to strike himself, he might not be able to subdue Eldrin (Person Name). With that said, the 2 of them dropped the subject and spoke no more of it.

After a moment of contemplation, Taiyang Wuji asked again, "What is the origin of this Chen Xiandao?"

The white-haired man pondered briefly before speaking, "Chen Xiandao has pledged allegiance to the Halberd-Wielding Demon-Slaying Deity and is said to have mastered the 9 Revolutions Heavenly Art. He has already caught the attention of that Celestial Emperor in the Divine Court."

"Indeed!"

Taiyang Wuji's expression shifted dramatically upon hearing this.

As a direct descendant of the Primordial Immortal Clan from the Primal Immortal Domain, he fully understood the origins of the True Monarch Who Cleaves Demons with the Celestial Halberd.

This individual was also a rare genius produced by the Celestial Court, having been personally mentored by 1 of the Celestial Emperors, making his background extraordinary. Chen Xiandao was accepted under the command of the Heavenly Halberd Demon-Slaying True Lord, his status equivalent to that of a third-generation direct disciple of the Great Luo Ancient Sect.

If that were all, it would be 1 thing, but the most crucial point was that Chen Xiandao had also mastered the 9 Revolutions Heavenly Art. This cultivation method was 1 of the 9 Foundational Arts of the Human Race's Celestial Court and the only path to achieving sainthood through physical refinement.

This cultivation art is incredibly difficult to master, yet its ultimate attainment points directly toward the realm of Dao Ancestors and Immortal Saints—a height even numerous Great Luo Golden Immortals may never reach.

Chen Xiandao’s ability to master this technique had likely already drawn the attention of the Celestial Emperor—an existence at the very least at the Great Perfection stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal.

At this thought, Taiyang Wuji remarked, "No wonder he dared to confront Sun Qian. Even the Celestial Immortal expert from the Sun Clan did not intervene." "Indeed."

The white-haired man nodded, a bitter smile gracing his lips. "The Heaven-Slaying Halberd True Monarch once battled an Ancient Immortal and emerged undefeated. He stands peerless among Celestial Immortals. As long as he remains in this world, who within the Vast Azure Immortal Realm would dare lay a finger on Chen Xiandao?"

On the immortal island, the farce came to an abrupt and anticlimactic end.

At this longevity banquet, aside from the various fellow Daoists, 4 of Eldrin's 5 children had returned—all except the fifth son who had departed from the immortal realm.

Eldrin rarely celebrated such a grand birthday, and his heart swelled with joy as fellow cultivators gathered and his children returned home.

Over the years, Eldrin's children had ventured through the immortal realms, each forging their own unique path. Yet without exception, their cultivation progress had advanced by leaps and bounds.

Chen Xiandao, the second son, needed no further explanation—with the immortal court as his towering support and a master at the Great Perfection of the Celestial Immortal realm, his standing was self-evident.

Over the years, Chen Xianzhu, the eldest son, had wielded his Immortal Iron Staff to conquer all challengers. He had slaughtered celestials of the 9 Heavens and slain demon gods from the Nether Abyss. He had ventured into shattered miniature universes, carving out a legendary reputation across the vast Expanse of Azure Skies Immortal Domain.

However, the fame he gained came with near-endless pursuit. At 1 point, he was hunted by not just 1, but multiple Half-Step Celestial Immortals, ultimately forcing him to flee into the Great Desert Celestial Sands Domain. Only under the sanctuary of the Buddhist Grotto-Heaven was he finally able to catch his breath.

Not long ago, Chen Xianzhu had broken through to the Half-Step Celestial Immortal realm. Upon emerging from seclusion, he immediately slaughtered the Half-Step Celestial Immortal demonic dragon that had been hunting him. Drenched in blood, he dragged the true dragon’s carcass back to present as a birthday gift to his parents.

The third son, Chen Xianchang, maintained an exceedingly low profile. Though he had been sent away by Eldrin (Person Name) to temper himself through worldly trials over the years, he would return home to visit his parents every 10 1000 years, often lingering at Verdant Chariot Mountain (Location) without venturing out.

However, under the nourishment of the 30-3 Oceanic Divine Pearls, his current cultivation had become unfathomable.

According to Eldrin's (Person Name) estimation, Chen Xianzhang had refined at least 20-4 Sea-Calming Pearls and elevated all of them to the realm of top-grade Heaven-Opening Treasures.

The former master of the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven had refined merely 12 Oceanic Divine Pearls, yet wielded them to dominate all beneath the Celestial Immortal realm with near-invincibility, ultimately achieving a flawless foundation to break through to the Celestial Immortal realm.

Although this was related to the support from the Divine Abyss Cave Heaven, Chen Xianzhang's 20-4 Oceanic Divine Pearls undoubtedly far surpassed the foundation of the current Divine Abyss Cave Heaven Lord in his early days.

"The day you fully refine the 30-3 Sea-Calming Pearls will surely be when you break through to the Heavenly Immortal realm," Eldrin murmured inwardly, then turned his gaze to his only daughter.

After Chen Xianqing's youthful innocence transformed into a crimson loyalty, his innate potential advanced by leaps and bounds.

Those of such pure character are never troubled by distracting thoughts in their cultivation, free from the worries of inner demons, and can easily enter states of sudden enlightenment. Having traveled the world for years, Chen Xianqing now moved with unassuming grace, having created 7 profound-level supernatural powers collectively known as the "7 Subtle Arts of the Blue Lotus." His comprehension of supernatural abilities had already surpassed that of Lyra (Person Name).