Chapter 1729 : Celestial Assembly【

Until 1 day, when the calamity qi of the Qingcang Immortal Domain completely dissipated, 1 supreme grotto-heaven after another began to reemerge into the mortal realm.

On this very day, an unprecedented grand banquet commenced within the 100 Seas of the Returning Abyss.

Beyond the Grotto-Heaven of the Returning Abyss, countless immortals of the Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance, their faces radiant with glory, were preparing for a grand feast.

This time, during the Dao Tribulation, the Abyssal Immortal Alliance established 9 great cave heavens, giving rise to a remarkable 20-8 Celestial Immortals—an exceedingly rare occurrence in the annals of Qing Cang Immortal Domain's history.

The last time such a spectacle had been witnessed was 3 billion years ago, in the primordial Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven.

In that era, the Primordial Pure Yang Grotto-Heaven saw over a dozen cultivators ascend to the rank of Flawless Celestial Immortals in a single instance. Later, the entire sect embarked on the path to challenge the Great Perfection Realm, a legend that still resonates across the Vast Azure Immortal Domain to this day.

However, this legend has now been shattered by the Guixu Immortal Alliance.

The current Return Abyss Immortal Alliance is truly astounding. The Chen Immortal Clan (Organization) alone boasts 12 Prohibited Imperial Scions (Cultivation Rank), far surpassing even the legendary Ancient Pure Yang Cave Heaven (Sacred Ground) of the past.

Such a magnificent power, hosting an Ascension Ceremony, was naturally an unprecedented grand occasion.

Invitations from the Voidfall Immortal Alliance and the Chen Clan have been delivered to every major grotto-heaven across the Azure Vault Immortal Domain. Even grotto-heavens with Ancient Immortals cannot afford to treat this lightly.

After all, the current Abyssal Sanctuary Alliance possessed strength sufficient to rank within the top 20 of the entire Azure Sky Immortal Domain—truly a force not to be underestimated.

On this day, a youthful figure soared skyward from the Dragon’s Leap Pool in the 100 Seas of the Returning Abyss, landing gracefully upon the Ascension Platform.

The moment he ascended, he saw countless figures flying from the edge of the heavens, only to vanish back into that same celestial expanse.

Countless figures pierced through the skies—some rode immortal carriages tearing through the void, others arrived astride divine phoenixes and sacred beasts, while yet more were escorted by legions of Dao Soldiers and celestial generals.

Yet regardless of how they tore through the firmament, the youth perceived each of these figures as if they were primordial gods and demons.

This sent a chill down the spine of the youth who had just ascended. He had a feeling that, compared to them, he was but a speck of dust.

Perhaps the faintest wisp of immortal might they inadvertently revealed would be enough to annihilate him into tribulation ashes.

"These immortals are so powerful... indescribable..."

The youth was astounded, his face revealing an expression of utter disbelief.

Just then, a voice called out, "Were you startled, fellow daoist?"

The young man’s heart skipped a beat, and he swiftly turned toward the figure nearby. There, a blue-robed immortal stood, gazing at him with a gentle smile.

The blue-robed immortal cupped his hands with a smile. "By the way, I've yet to congratulate you, fellow practitioner, on attaining immortality and achieving eternal transcendence."

The youth snapped back to his senses and exchanged pleasantries with the blue-robed immortal. Then, gazing at the streaks of light crisscrossing the sky, he asked, "So many immortals—each possessing unfathomable depths like bottomless abysses and boundless oceans."

"Could it be that all immortals in the celestial realm are this formidable?"

"Ha ha ha!"

The blue-robed immortal shook his head, stroking his beard with a chuckle. "Not so, not so."

"Among these immortals, even the weakest in cultivation base were powerful Earth Immortals who commanded awe across entire regions. In any domain 1 could name, they would be the masters of their own blessed paradises."

"Yet within the 100 Seas of the Returning Abyss, they could hardly be considered remarkable."

Hearing this, the young man finally let out a sigh of relief.

He slowly let out a breath before asking, "Could it be that this 100 Seas of the Returning Abyss is some special location within the immortal realms?"

"Such is the way."

The blue-robed immortal nodded, his expression turning solemn with reverence as he said, "These 100 Seas of the Returning Abyss are the territory of the Returning Abyss Grotto-Heaven."

The Abyssal Cavern Heaven, however, was the paramount among all cavern heavens. Even within the entire Vast Azure Immortal Domain, it stood as 1 of the most revered orthodox traditions.

"Now that the Void Abyss Realm is preparing for the Celestial Ascension Ceremony, your ascension at this very moment can indeed be considered an auspicious sign."

"Then come with me to celebrate."

The youth was named Tian Fengzi (Person Name). Having cultivated for a mere 10-1000-some years, he attained the Dao through dual Ascendant Immortal foundations—a rare genius even among immortals.

He followed the blue-robed immortal all the way to the Abyssal Ruins Grotto-Heaven, not daring to even breathe heavily along the journey.

It wasn't that he was timid, but the aura within this Ethereal Abyss realm was truly overwhelming. Seated in the grand hall of the celestial banquet, he realized every immortal surrounding him possessed an aura a 100 times more powerful than his own.

Even those on the fringes, merely lingering in the corners, exuded an aura that filled him with terror.

He had a feeling that if any of these celestial beings wished to kill him, a mere casual flick of their finger would be enough to crush him into dust.

"The legendary Terrestrial Immortal Patriarch."

Tian Fengzi was utterly horrified, recalling the legends surrounding the Earth Immortal Eldrin.

The Realm of Soaring Peaks, where he had ascended, was also vast. Dozens of immortals had ascended there over the ages. It was said that the first to ascend, nearly 1 million years ago, had only reached the Half-Step Earth Immortal realm in his cultivation.

But such an existence, even within the entire Changfeng Realm, was considered a mythical legend, hailed as the foremost immortal since time immemorial.

Yet among the immortals present here, even the weakest 1 was far more powerful than that Ancient Ancestor from the Eternal Peaks Realm.

And now, these beings who surpassed even the foremost immortal in the history of the Long Peak Realm were all seated here with extreme restraint, each 1 exceptionally cautious, not daring to make the slightest clamor.

"Young friend."

Just as Maplewood Elder was feeling utterly ill at ease, an old Taoist priest smiled and glanced over.

The young man was startled. He quickly rose to his feet, but before he could utter a word, the man spoke first.

"Do not panic."

The old Taoist lacked the restraint typical of most immortals, instead inquiring courteously, "I am the Celestial Flame Daoist. Might I ask how I should address you, young friend?"

"Tian Fengzi dared not be negligent and promptly replied, 'My surname is Lin, and my Daoist title is Tian Fengzi. It is an honor to meet you, Elder.'"

"Not from the Chen Clan? Could they be disciples of the Abyssal Return Grotto-Heaven?"

Elder Flamemaster was inwardly astonished, and could not help but voice his question.

Tian Fengzi’s heart raced with panic, and he had no choice but to reply, “Not at all. It was merely by chance that I ascended at this time, and the Chen Clan regarded it as an auspicious sign. That is the only reason I was exceptionally permitted to come here.”

"So that's how it is."

The Heavenly Flame Patriarch was somewhat disappointed. He had noticed that this individual was merely at the Immortal Ascension Realm, yet was able to attend the banquet here, which led him to assume the person had an extraordinary status and thus wished to befriend them.

Upon learning his identity, Patriarch Tianyan felt a flicker of disappointment, yet still retrieved an Immortal Treasure from his sleeve and handed it to the youth.

"Since you are an auspicious sign, I shall bestow upon you a small token."

The young man took it and looked, discovering to his surprise that it was actually a piece of superior Immortal Gold. His heart swelled with delight, and he immediately bowed repeatedly in gratitude.

Meanwhile, amidst the endless floating celestial islands, another magnificent immortal palace rose and fell.

Upon it stood a host of immortals, each a Celestial Immortal of profound power, bearing an ethereal grace that illuminated the myriad heavens.

Eldrin wore a faint smile as he calmly greeted the assembly, then turned his gaze toward the depths of the void. From the edge of heaven and earth, the divine echoes of the Great Dao reverberated without end.

"The Master of the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven, Daoist Yuanzhi, has arrived."

"Elder of the Western Qi Cave Heaven, the Celestial Divinity of Western Mysteries has arrived."

"The Lord of the Tai Void Grotto-Heaven, Master of the Ethereal Sword, and Sovereign of the Daoist Void Abyss has arrived!"

Pure Sun Grotto-Heaven...

As the voices echoed 1 after another, Eldrin gave a slight nod.