Chapter 1785 : A Celestial Guest's Priceless Gift

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

The newcomer's aura was like a celestial sun traversing the heavens, possessing a supreme, world-illuminating presence. It was clear this was a peak-level Celestial Immortal Great Power [a formidable cultivator who has ascended to the Celestial Immortal realm].

The Master of the Horizon Pavilion also sensed the arrival. He pondered for a brief moment before saying to Eldrin Chen, "The one who comes is the master of the Violet Radiance Grotto-Heaven. His cultivation reached the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm many years ago, and I have crossed paths with him a few times."

"Come, accompany me to meet him."

With that, the Master of the Horizon Pavilion led Eldrin Chen out of the Grotto-Heaven. From a distance, he laughed heartily, "Not at all, not at all! For a fellow Daoist to grace my humble abode is an honor for the Horizon Grotto-Heaven. I failed to welcome you from afar; please do not hold it against me."

"Hahaha!"

The Violet Radiance Path Master stroked his beard and laughed. He took a careful look at the master of the Horizon Grotto-Heaven before remarking with genuine feeling, "This old man returned from the Chaos over one hundred thousand years ago and immediately heard that your cultivation, fellow Daoist, had attained the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm."

"Such joyous news is truly worthy of celebration. Today, I have come specifically to present a congratulatory gift."

As he spoke, the Violet Radiance Path Master retrieved a Treasure Box and offered it.

The Master of the Horizon Pavilion took it and opened it. Finding within it an Innate Rare Treasure, he immediately expressed surprise and declined, "This is far too precious a gift, fellow Daoist. I cannot possibly accept it." Your portal to cultivation novels: audio . novel . com.

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

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

As he spoke, Violet Radiance Path Master forcibly pressed the Innate Rare Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing innate laws] into the hands of the Master of the Horizon Pavilion. Left with no other choice, the Horizon Patriarch could only accept it.

Only after seeing him accept the treasure did Violet Radiance Path Master turn his gaze towards Eldrin Chen and inquire, "This gentleman seems unfamiliar. Could he be the fellow Daoist who vanquished the Heaven Flame Path Master?"

The Master of the Horizon Pavilion offered a slight smile and simply explained, "This is an old acquaintance I met in the outer realms many years ago."

"By the way, I must invite you, fellow Daoist, to visit my Grotto-Heaven [a pocket dimension cultivated by an immortal, often serving as a personal paradise and cultivation sanctuary]."

At this point, unwilling to divulge more about Eldrin Chen, the Horizon Patriarch ushered Violet Radiance Path Master into his Grotto-Heaven.

Once everyone was seated within the Horizon Grotto-Heaven, and after the customary pleasantries were exchanged, the Horizon Patriarch's eyes flickered slightly as he spoke. "Your visit today, fellow Daoist, surely isn't merely to offer congratulations."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen's gaze shifted subtly. The old master of the Horizon [a legendary weapon or artifact associated with the Horizon Pavilion] did not speak without cause.

The Horizon Patriarch had resided in the Frigid Immortal Domain for less than three million years. In contrast, Violet Radiance Path Master 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. He had spent most of that time wandering the Chaos [the primordial, formless void beyond the ordered realms], searching for Innate Rare Treasure and other Spiritual Object [objects imbued with or containing spiritual energy].

Three million years is not a long span for a Celestial 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 familiarity, far from the depth of old friends with shared history.

Violet Radiance Path Master naturally understood this reality and did not resort to cryptic pretense. With a faint smile, he stated plainly, "To speak truthfully, my purpose in coming is to share a certain Opportunity and Fortune [a chance encounter with great potential benefit, often tied to destiny] with you, Fellow Daoist."

"Oh?"

Horizon Patriarch was slightly taken aback and could not help but inquire, "Might I ask what matter this concerns?"

"To explore the Chaos [the primordial, formless void that existed before creation, a dangerous but resource-rich realm for powerful cultivators]."

Violet Radiance Path Master's gaze grew solemn as he spoke directly, "For the better part of the last two million years, this old Daoist has spent most of his time seeking Opportunity and Fortune within the Chaos. Not long ago, while journeying through the Depths of Chaos [the more perilous and remote regions of the primordial Chaos], I discovered a Middle Grade Chaos Lair [a den or nest formed within the Chaos, typically inhabited by powerful primordial beasts and containing rare treasures]."

"The Chaos Ancient Beast [a primordial creature born from and dwelling within the Chaos, possessing immense power and ancient bloodlines] residing Within the Chaos Lair is exceedingly powerful. Lacking confidence in my ability to subdue it alone, I returned to the Vast Azure Immortal Domain to seek aid. Upon hearing of your breakthrough to the ninth level of Celestial Immortal, I have come specifically to request your assistance in this endeavor."

Upon hearing this, Horizon Patriarch was momentarily stunned. Instead of showing delight, a trace of wariness surfaced in his expression. "I have a question," he said cautiously, "though I wonder if it is appropriate to ask."

"Speak your mind," Violet Radiance Path Master prompted.

Horizon Patriarch nodded, his countenance turning grave. "Our acquaintance is but a fleeting one, Fellow Daoist, our bond not particularly deep. Why, then, would you choose to share such an Opportunity and Fortune with me?"

Violet Radiance Path Master [a powerful cultivator known by his title] 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 region of the immortal world]."

"However, among those whose cultivation has reached the Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage for a Celestial Immortal], I have none with whom my friendship is deep enough. If I were to rashly ask a Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm with whom I have only an ordinary relationship for help, it might attract the covetous attention of several of their own friends, which would be truly troublesome."

"In contrast, Fellow Daoist, you have not been in the Frigid Immortal Domain for long and do not have many friends here. Even if you wished to leak the information after I invite you to assist, you would lack suitable candidates to help you."

"And rest assured, besides you, I have also invited another good friend who is a Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm to aid us."

Upon hearing this, Horizon Patriarch [a patriarch known for his far-reaching vision] could not help but nod slightly.

They understood that Patriarch Violet Radiance needed assistance from a Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm who had a clean background [no complex local ties] and possessed sufficient strength. Original publication: (audio-novel.com) - The source of this chapter.

By comparison, Horizon Patriarch was indeed a suitable candidate.

Even so, Horizon Patriarch dared not agree immediately. After a moment of contemplation, he inquired, "How formidable is that Chaos Lair [a den or nest located within the primordial chaos], that you, Fellow Daoist, require the joint efforts of two Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm to feel confident?"

Patriarch Violet Radiance's expression turned slightly solemn at the question, his gaze growing heavy as he said, "That Chaos Lair seems to have never been discovered before. Within it, there are a full eighteen Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts born from and dwelling within the chaos]."

"If that were all, it would be one thing. The most troublesome part is that among these eighteen Chaos Ancient Beast, two are of the Ninth Rank High-Grade [the highest tier within the ninth rank]."

"And of those two Chaos Ancient Beast [primordial beasts born from the formless chaos], the aura of the strongest one was immensely powerful. Although I did not approach the nest, I could estimate it might even be comparable to a Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle of the Celestial Immortal cultivation stage] cultivator."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of everyone present changed drastically.

Eldrin Chen and Horizon Patriarch exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with profound gravity.

The cultivation path of a Chaos Ancient Beast is similar to that of an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] at the Late Celestial Immortal Realm. Both a Ninth Rank High-Grade Chaos Ancient Beast and a Late Celestial Immortal Realm Immortal can exhibit vast disparities in power among their peers.

The Chaos Dragon-Wolf [a ferocious beast with the traits of both dragon and wolf] from the past had cultivation roughly equivalent to the Seventh Layer of the Celestial Immortal Realm. Its combat power was among the most ordinary for an Upper Grade Chaos Ancient Beast, and an ordinary Celestial Immortal [a cultivator at the Celestial Immortal stage] at the ninth layer would have a significant chance of slaying it.

However, a Chaos Ancient Beast at the Eighth Heaven Celestial Immortal level is an entirely different matter. Such an entity's combat power far surpasses the former, and within the Chaos [the primordial, formless state from which all things emerged], its battle prowess becomes truly transcendent.

Generally speaking, in a confrontation between a Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm cultivator and an Eighth Heaven Celestial Immortal Chaos Ancient Beast, the odds of victory are roughly even. Even if a Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm cultivator manages a narrow victory, they would likely pay a tremendous price.

As for a Chaos Ancient Beast comparable to a Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm cultivator, that is an even more formidable and rare existence.

Such a being possesses a body as solid and unyielding as Primordial Chaos Divine Metal [a legendary metal forged in the primordial chaos], achieving a state of Immortality [a divine ability granting near-indestructibility]. Even the most potent Slaughter [a divine ability focused on pure destructive power] techniques unleashed by an Eighth Heaven Celestial Immortal cultivator would only inflict superficial wounds upon it.

There is a legend of five Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm cultivators joining forces to besiege a single Chaos Ancient Beast of comparable power. Their great battle raged for millions of years, yet they ultimately failed to slay the beast.

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

Contemplating the formidable power of a Chaos Ancient Beast [a primordial beast born from the chaos of creation], Senior Horizon [the master of the Horizon Pavilion] spoke with immense gravity, "An ancient beast comparable to a Great Perfection Celestial Immortal Realm [the pinnacle stage of a Celestial Immortal's cultivation] is truly far too powerful." Official source: www . audio-novel.com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.