Chapter 1899 : Weiyang Heaven Great Luo Immortal Feast
"Enough. I shall repay these 2 karmic debts in due time."
Eldrin murmured softly, then withdrew his thoughts once more.
He returned directly to the Abyssal Immortal Realm. After reuniting with his parents and numerous old acquaintances, he ultimately employed the Great Luo Marvel Technique to rebuild their foundations, setting them upon the path of cultivation once more.
While reshaping his foundation, Eldrin expended no small amount of Taiyi Marvels and Daluo Marvels, even including several treasures of the Innate grade.
With such a fortuitous opportunity, their innate talents were nearly comparable to those of innate deities. At the very least, reaching the Earth Immortal Realm would pose no barrier to them.
After completing all this, Eldrin returned to the seclusion chamber to begin healing his wounds.
This time, when Eldrin received the group, he also suffered the backlash of temporal energy. Though the injuries inflicted by each individual were negligible, their cumulative force was still not to be underestimated.
The injuries inflicted by this temporal power were exceptionally tenacious, nearly impossible to resolve through conventional means.
Fortunately, Eldrin possessed an extraordinary foundation, and his injuries were not severe. In the end, it took him 30,000 years to fully expel the temporal wounds.
And the price was the depletion of several precious healing elixirs.
Until this day, Eldrin had fully restored his cultivation base. As he emerged from the seclusion chamber, he found Lyra had been waiting for a long time.
Seeing him emerge from seclusion, Lyra said with a smile, "Husband, your Great Luo Immortal Banquet is about to begin."
Primal Immortal Realm, Weiyang Heaven.
A primordial realm, divided into 3 layers: the Upper Firmament, the Mortal Domain, and the Nether Domain.
And ‘Weiyang Heaven’ was 1 of the 3 1000 ‘Upper Firmament Heavens’ of the Primordial Immortal Domain, and also 1 of the 8 100 celestial realms governed by the Human Race’s Immortal Court.
Clang—
Clang—
Clang…
On this day, a series of bell chimes suddenly echoed from the heavens above.
In the vast expanse of the Primordial Immortal Realm, countless immortals heard the chime of the bell and instinctively looked up, their faces revealing expressions of profound shock.
There in the heavens above, a golden bell spanned the horizon between sky and earth. It resembled a peerless immortal treasure born from the chaos of creation, capable of effortlessly carving out a realm of multiple dimensions. A mere wisp of its tilted power could suppress an entire sea of worlds and tear open the vast, boundless chaotic void.
"It is the Human Emperor Bell."
Someone whispered in recognition, identifying the origins of this massive golden bell.
The Bell of the Human Sovereign is the ultimate treasure of the Human Immortal Court. Its might shakes the ages, and legend holds that it bears the destiny of the human race—even the Celestial Emperor of the Demon Tribe fears its power.
However, the Human Emperor Bell would not toll lightly. Every individual considered its chime the highest honor, for each resonance signified the birth of a new paramount powerhouse within the Human Race's Celestial Court.
Clang—
The bell tolled 9 times, its lingering echoes only now gradually fading into silence.
As the toll of the bell faded, countless human immortals rejoiced. Yet in another celestial realm adjacent to Weiyang Heaven, several demonic beings stood with frosty expressions. 1 of them spoke, his voice cutting through the silence:
"9 chimes for an Immortal Lord, 80-1 for a Celestial Monarch. But when the Primordial Heavenly Emperor emerges, the bells shall resonate for 3 1000 6 100 peals."
"The bell tolled 9 times—a new Great Luo Immortal Lord has emerged."
另一边的天阙之上，另一位妖族帝君若有所思的道：“听说这一次量劫，人族出了九位大罗金仙，我妖族才仅仅出了五位，被他们压了一头啊。”
"Hmph."
The man before him let out a cold laugh and said, "Since he is the first to host an Immortal Banquet, by convention, he shall be recognized as the foremost among the 9 Great Perfected Golden Immortals of the human race."
"Let us go. Summon our clan's few newly-advanced Great Perfection elders to test his mettle."
Meanwhile, as the bell tolls gradually faded away.
Slowly, the Unending Heaven began to open, and from between the heavens and the earth, 1 graceful figure after another came soaring through the skies.
Some arrived astride a rainbow-hued immortal phoenix that tore through the skies, others rode in chariots drawn by primordial chaos beasts, while armored figures descended in their own formidable glory.
Each of these individuals possessed supreme and unparalleled nobility; even the slightest wisp of their aura seemed capable of annihilating a great universe. Even the attendants by their side were peerless ancient immortals whose might shook the heavens.
The Great Luo Ancient Sect, the 100 Schools of Thought, the 100 Immortal Clans—1 peerless Great Luo Golden Immortal after another descended through the skies. Before anyone realized it, Weiyang Heaven had already gathered over a 1000 Great Luo Golden Immortals.
Yet these peerless figures were still not the main attraction of this banquet.
Falling Star Xuan (Person Name) wore an expression of extreme tension as she cautiously observed the grand immortal banquet from a secluded corner with her 2 senior sisters, not daring to speak above a whisper.
This was her first time attending the Grand Eldrin Banquet, and her first glimpse of several 1000 Great Eldrin Golden Immortals gathered in 1 place. The sheer scale of it was utterly overwhelming to her.
In this realm of unparalleled splendor, countless pavilions and towers floated across the heavens, each inhabited by resplendent figures of supreme majesty.
Each of them commanded an aura that churned the boundless chaos, their presence imposing enough to awe all realms and worlds—every 1 a Great Luo Immortal Lord.
Even though the vast majority had restrained their auras, the sheer, unseeable pressure was so overwhelming it nearly crushed her very soul.
"It's absolutely terrifying."
Luo Xingxuan muttered under her breath, only to suddenly notice a young maiden beside her savoring Immortal Nectar and Divine Brews. She couldn't help but lapse into a daze.
She paused briefly, finding the young girl's aura gentle and amiable. "Little sister, did you also come here accompanying your sect elders?" she inquired softly.
The girl glanced at Luo Xingxuan, then rolled her eyes before continuing to eat. Mumbling around her food, she retorted, "You're the little 1 here. Lulu is clearly older than you."
Luo Xingxuan was momentarily taken aback, yet couldn't resist remarking, "The Immortal Lords haven't even begun the banquet, yet you're feasting so boldly. You've got quite the nerve."
But the girl just snorted and continued to mumble, "Bad guy, he's a bad guy. He took Lulu's treasure and won't give it back. Lulu is going to eat him poor."
"Devour him, devour him!"
Luo Xingxuan couldn’t help but let out a bitter laugh upon hearing this. “All the celestial delicacies and fine wines here are funded by the Celestial Court,” she said. “No matter how much you indulge, you’ll never drain their coffers.”
"Yeah." The girl stuffed her cheeks full, then shoved another golden roasted leg into her mouth, mumbling indistinctly, "Doeshn't matter. But the Peaches of Immortality are sho delicious, the Phoenix Bird tashtes sho heavenly. It'd be a shame not to eat them."
A twitch tugged at the corner of Luo Xingxuan’s lips before she spoke. “That thing in your hand… is the Chaos Immortal Elk’s…”
"Ah?" The young woman froze for a moment, staring at the venison leg in her hand before instinctively giving it a lick.
"Slurp... smells incredible..."
Immediately after, the girl's eyes welled up with tears, on the verge of weeping.
"Pfft—"
Luo Xingxuan let out a laugh and promptly said, "I was teasing you. That was Immortal Mutton Leg."
The young girl finally breathed a sigh of relief, devouring several large mouthfuls in succession. Between bites, she choked back sobs and said, "I knew it—how could venison possibly smell this incredible?"
A faint smile touched Luo Xingxuan's lips. The girl's innocent gaze before her left no room for impure thoughts.
She stepped forward and resumed their conversation, as time slipped quietly by.
Before anyone realized it, as the 3,000 Great Luo immortals attending the banquet had all arrived, the vast Weiyang Heaven suddenly fell into profound silence.
Luo Xingxuan raised her head and gazed at the vast heavens when, all of a sudden, a dazzling radiance illuminated the 4 directions.
It was an exceedingly ethereal white immortal mist, from which a figure slowly strolled forth, their emanating aura illuminating all realms across the heavens and the earth.
His figure was tall and slender, draped in pristine white robes, his divine elegance peerless in this world!
Around Him, the 3 1000 great Daos swirled. With but a single, unhurried step, He eclipsed all brilliance between heaven and earth.
At this very moment, he stood as the center of heaven and earth.
"It's him?"
"It really is him!"
Luo Xingxuan’s heart skipped a beat, her face a mask of astonishment and disbelief, as an expression of utter incredulity surfaced.
In a daze, she recalled several million years ago, when she was merely a 4 Tribulations Ancient Immortal. Back then, she had ventured into the Primordial Chaos Sea surrounding the Violet Sun Celestial Realm with her 2 senior sisters.
Back then, this person before him seemed to have only reached the late-stage Celestial Immortal realm. Yet, in just a few million years, he had now become the center of this celestial domain and the protagonist of this grand Celestial Court banquet.
"How is this possible?"
Luo Xingxuan could not believe her eyes, yet after a moment of careful observation, she finally felt certain in her heart that she had not mistaken his identity.
This caused a faint blush to rise on her face, disrupting the serenity of her Dao Heart Heavenly Pass as ripples of emotion began to stir within.
Looking back on those days, she had once thought Eldrin was merely a direct descendant of some Great Luo ancient sect and had even advised him against venturing recklessly into the Chaos Sea. Little did she expect that after millions of years had passed, he would have slaughtered his way through rivers of blood, ascending as a Great Luo Golden Immortal with an invincible presence.
Never doubt the prestige of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, much less question their true power.
In this cosmic tribulation, the human race has produced 9 Great Luo Golden Immortals, yet the 1 before us is the first to hold a celestial banquet. The underlying significance speaks for itself.
It is widely known that according to the Celestial Court's longstanding tradition, the 1 who first hosts the Celestial Banquet is invariably acknowledged as the foremost among the newly ascended Great Perfection cultivators.
This point has been recognized by all Primordial Chaos Emperors, representing the universally acknowledged strongest combat prowess in the current kalpa.
He...
Luo Xingxuan’s heart trembled with awe, and she could not help but take a deep breath before saying, “Did my eyes deceive me?”
At that very moment, Luo Xingxuan (Person Name) froze momentarily, only to see the peerlessly elegant immortal lord lift his gaze. The immortal lord smiled and gave a slight nod in his direction.
“That scoundrel actually knows you?”
The young maiden beside him froze for a moment, picking at the celestial delicacies in her hand. She wrinkled her nose and muttered under her breath, "You'd best be careful. That scoundrel borrows things and never returns them—he's utterly despicable."
"This girl."
Hearing the voice, Eldrin (Person Name) couldn't help but smile inwardly.
Ever since he attained the Great Perfection Realm, this deer had been obsessing over those 3 strands of Primordial Indestructible Radiance day and night.
He had intended to bestow upon her the Primordial Undying Radiance, but due to insufficient Violet Qi, the matter was temporarily set aside. Given the gravity of the situation, he couldn’t openly discuss the Primordial Undying Radiance, and so the girl grumbled day after day, calling him a villain.
"So be it."
Eldrin (Person Name) murmured inwardly as he averted his gaze and stepped forward to engage with the Great Luo Golden Immortals.
There were over 3,000 Great Perfected Golden Immortals present, and getting to know each of them would require considerable time. Fortunately, this immortal banquet would last for more than 3 1000 years, giving Eldrin ample opportunity to engage with them 1 by 1.
However, shortly after Eldrin entered the arena, celestial melodies once again echoed across the heavens.
"The Grand Sovereign of Taiyang has arrived."
"The Grand Primordial Divine Emperor has arrived..."
After several consecutive voices sounded, the expressions of everyone present shifted slightly, and Eldrin was also taken aback for a moment.
The Great Primordial Emperor was the founding ancestor of the Great Primordial Clan, whose cultivation had reached the realm of a Primordial Chaos Emperor. He stood among the 70-2 Sages of humanity, his power unfathomable as the abyss.
The Taiyang Clan of immortals he founded was the seventh Great Ancient Immortal Clan of the human race. With 3 Primordial Chaos Emperors (Cultivation Realm) in their lineage alone, 1 could only imagine the profound dignity of their power and heritage.
The Grand Celestial Emperor was also a being of earth-shattering combat prowess. As 1 of the Divine Clan's 9 supreme emperors, his cultivation had reached the late stage of Primordial Chaos Sovereign realm, placing him among the foremost experts even amidst fellow Primordial Chaos Sovereigns.
If the Great Emperor of Taiyang’s attendance at this celestial banquet could be attributed to their shared kinship as humans, then the appearance of the Divine Emperor of Taicang was truly unexpected.
Great Sovereign of the Heavens, Divine Emperor of the Vast Firmament...
Eldrin murmured inwardly, having largely deduced the intentions of the 2 visitors.
Sure enough, as the voice faded, 2 figures tore through the sky in swift succession.
The Grand Sovereign, clad in pristine white robes and exuding an aura of refined elegance, stood beside the scion of his lineage, Taiyang Wuji. With a gentle smile, he remarked, "I've heard that during the Dao Calamity and the Tribulation of Measures, you provided considerable assistance to my grandson here."
"Today I came to see for myself, and indeed, young friend, your extraordinary elegance proves you are destined to join our ranks in time."
Upon hearing this, the Great Luo Golden Immortals present were inwardly startled, and they couldn't help but glance at Eldrin (Person Name).
The Great Central Emperor was a supreme powerhouse at the late-stage of the Primordial Chaos Realm. To receive such high praise from him, Eldrin truly seemed destined to attain the Primordial Chaos Emperor realm.
"You flatter me, Senior."
Seeing this, Eldrin quickly cupped his hands and saluted, saying.
The Great Sovereign Emperor smiled faintly, casting a glance at Great Sovereign Wuji standing nearby. Without hesitation, Great Sovereign Wuji produced a jade box and presented it.
"Our first meeting calls for a modest gift, to celebrate your ascension to the Dao, young friend."
Eldrin accepted the jade box. Though he refrained from opening it immediately, he could faintly perceive the innate spiritual light surging within, instantly realizing that whatever the Primordial Emperor had bestowed was certainly no ordinary treasure.
On the other side, the Divine Emperor of Taicang waited for them to finish their pleasantries before casting a glance at Eldrin (Person Name) and saying, “I’ve heard you’ve taken my youngest son under your wing as 1 of your Divine Generals?”
Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) was profoundly shaken. He had originally believed that Taicang Diyang was merely an ordinary imperial scion of the Taicang Imperial Clan.
If he were the son of the Divine Emperor, given the wealth of the Great Sovereign Taicang, it would far exceed that of the Supreme Deity Qingcang by a hundredfold. There would be no reason for him to pursue a mere opportunity of a 100 calamities for rebirth.
Seemingly seeing through Eldrin’s thoughts, the Grand Cang Divine Emperor remarked impassively, “That Great God Qing Cang is the third disciple under my command. I sent Di Yang to ascertain whether, after a 100 tribulations, he could be aided in awakening and returning.”
Eldrin's heart quaked upon hearing these words, instantly grasping the full chain of events.
It turned out that the Great Divinity Qing Cang was a disciple of the Divine Emperor Tai Cang. However, after perishing at the hands of a certain Chaos Demon Lord in the Outer Realms, even the Divine Emperor Tai Cang dared not intervene to rescue him.
Now that the power of that sword strike from the primordial Chaos Demon Lord was nearly depleted, the Great Primordial Divine Emperor dispatched the Imperial Crown Prince of Primordial Heavens to temper himself through experience. This journey would also determine whether he could assist the Great Deity Qing Cang in resurrecting and returning during the next cycle of 100 Tribulations Rebirth.
After comprehending all of this, Eldrin seemed to have gained a profound insight.
No wonder Emperor Tai Cang Di Yang dared to claim the title of Divine Sovereign's True Seed. Having cultivated both the powers of Yin and Yang Great Dao while being the trueborn son of the Tai Cang Divine Emperor, he truly possessed the potential to forge the bearing of a Divine Sovereign.
Chapter 1 The mountain peak pierced the clouds like a verdant sword, where a young man in blue robes sat cross-legged. His name was Lin Feng, a disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect who had been stuck at the 9th level of Qi Refinement for 3 years. "Still not enough," he murmured, opening his eyes to reveal a flash of frustration. The spiritual energy around him swirled like visible threads yet refused to enter his dantian. Suddenly, spatial ripples distorted the air before him. A jade slip materialized and fell into his lap, its surface carved with ancient characters that glowed with otherworldly light. [Detected host with suitable spiritual roots. The Omnipotent Cultivation System is activating...] Lin Feng's pupils contracted. Before he could react, the jade slip dissolved into specks of light that surged into his forehead. [System activation complete. Host: Lin Feng. Cultivation: 9th level of Qi Refinement] [Newcomer Mission: Advance to Foundation Establishment within 10 days. Reward: 10,000 spirit stones + Earth grade cultivation technique] A system? Lin Feng's heart raced. He'd read about such legends in ancient texts - artifacts that could defy heavenly laws and reshape destinies. Checking his spatial pouch, he found only 20-3 spirit stones remaining. Not even enough to purchase a single Foundation Establishment Pill from the sect's exchange hall. His gaze turned toward the distant Mission Hall. Perhaps it was time to take some risks. "Junior Brother Lin," a voice dripping with mockery sounded behind him. "Still meditating? Some people are just destined to remain at Qi Refinement forever." Wang Tao (Person Name) approached wearing a contemptuous smile, his fingers casually spinning a middle-grade spirit stone. "How about doing me a favor? Complete my sect missions for a month, and I might give you some pointers." Lin Feng's knuckles turned white, but he maintained a calm expression. "Thank you for your concern, Senior Brother Wang. However, I have matters to attend to at the Mission Hall." Without looking back, he summoned his Wind Chasing Sword (Magic Treasure) and soared toward the towering hall in the distance. Wang Tao stared at his retreating figure, coldly snorting. "Trash who doesn't know his place." The Mission Hall buzzed with activity. Lin Feng's eyes scanned the mission jade slips until they settled on 1: [Herb Gathering: Retrieve 3 stalks of 7 Petal Spirit Grass (Heavenly Material) from the Black Wind Forest. Reward: 500 spirit stones. Warning: Multiple disciples have gone missing in the area recently] Black Wind Forest... Lin Feng's expression turned grave. That was territory where Foundation Establishment level demon beasts roamed. But 500 spirit stones... enough to purchase the main ingredient for the Foundation Establishment Pill. "I'll take this mission," Lin Feng said, handing the jade slip to the mission attendant. The attendant glanced at him with surprise. "Junior Brother, 5 Qi Refinement disciples have already disappeared there this month." "I understand," Lin Feng replied calmly. As he turned to leave, the system interface flickered before his eyes: [Triggered hidden mission: Investigate the disappearances in Black Wind Forest. Additional reward: Mysterious map fragment x1] A mysterious map? Lin Feng's eyes narrowed. It seemed this trip to Black Wind Forest would be more eventful than he'd anticipated.