Chapter 550 : The Gathering of Clans

The old man's expression was one of fervent excitement. Gazing at the figure before him, his face lit up with unrestrained joy as he spoke, "I have heard rumors in recent days that the Ji Continent Chen Clan is to host a Path Lecture Assembly [a grand gathering where senior cultivators impart wisdom on the cultivation path]."

"A Path Lecture Assembly?"

The youth furrowed his brow slightly, a hint of uncertainty in his voice as he asked, "The Chen Clan, which Chen Clan?"

"Within the bounds of Ji Continent, what other Chen Clan would dare to bear the name of Ji Continent itself?"

The elder stroked his long beard, a gentle smile gracing his lips. "You have only recently broken through to Foundation Establishment [the second major stage of cultivation, where one builds a stable foundation for their future path], and in these years you have not yet ventured beyond Heaven's Fate County. Today, this old man shall explain to you the landscape of powers within the Chen Nation."

"Please speak, Patriarch..."

The young man's spirits visibly lifted, and he leaned in attentively to listen.

The old cultivator chuckled softly before beginning. "Our Chen Nation Cultivation World has been established as a nation for over one hundred years. The Heavenly Ruins Prefecture where we reside has been developed for close to three hundred years, making it one of the most prosperous regions for cultivation."

"Across the entire Chen Nation, there are several hundred Foundation Establishment Immortal Clan [clans whose patriarchs have reached the Foundation Establishment realm]. Dozens of Violet Sanctum Immortal Clan [clans with patriarchs at the Violet Sanctum realm, powerful enough to dominate a county] hold sway as overlords of their respective counties. Beyond these, there are five paramount Golden Core [the fourth major stage, where one condenses a Golden Core of immense power] powers."

"Those five supreme Immortal Clan are, respectively: the Meng Clan, the Wei Clan, the Shyu Clan, the Flowing Stream Sect, and lastly, the Sikong Clan." This chapter is provided by audio - novel . com. Support the original.

The old cultivator spoke, taking a sip of tea before continuing. "The Meng Immortal Clan holds dominion over Heavenly Bear Mountain, with three Golden Core True Person within their clan. Their Clan Patriarch, Star Grace Meng, is a particularly formidable True Person at the Golden Core Mid Stage."

"The Wei Immortal Clan occupies Verdant Deer Mountain. Their strength is slightly less, but they still boast two Golden Core True Person."

"The Sikong Clan surpasses them slightly. Rumor has it they recently nurtured a third Golden Core cultivator."

"As for the Flowing Stream Sect, they hold the Heavenly Ark Mountain Range. Although they have only two Golden Core cultivators, their Flowing Stream Sect Master has lived for over eight hundred years and possesses strength at the Golden Core Late Stage. A pity his lifespan is nearly exhausted. Once he falls, the Flowing Stream Sect will surely suffer a great decline in power."

The old cultivator sighed, then added, "The Shyu Clan has stood for a millennium, having been a Golden Core Immortal Clan for several centuries already."

"Today, the Shyu Clan boasts six Golden Core cultivators. Their Patriarch, Xavier Xu, is a mighty figure at the Golden Core 8th Tier. In terms of strength, they rank among the very top of the Golden Core Immortal Clan families across the entire Ji Continent."

The young cultivator listened quietly, a look of yearning appearing on his face.

His eyes shone with a fervent light as he spoke with longing, "To think, one day, such an Immortal Clan could pass down its legacy for a thousand years, its might sweeping across millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] of mountains and rivers. What a magnificent sight that must be."

"A Golden Core Immortal Clan is indeed magnificent,"

the old cultivator chuckled, then shook his head and stroked his beard. "But do you know, in the eyes of the true powers within the Chen Nation, they are all merely minor clans."

The youth's face registered astonishment, and he quickly grasped the old cultivator's hand, asking, "Could it be that our Chen Nation harbors even more powerful Immortal Clan?"

"Naturally!"

Seeing the youth's shocked expression, the old cultivator stroked his long beard with satisfaction. "You have now reached the Foundation Establishment realm. It is time you learned this, so you understand that beyond every person lies another, and beyond every heaven lies a higher one."

"The true Sovereign of our Chen Nation Cultivation World is not one of the five great Immortal Clan you know, but rather the Chen Immortal Clan."

"The Chen Clan..." The youth's brow furrowed slightly, a look of surprise crossing his features.

The old cultivator nodded, his hand trembling slightly as he poured a cup of tea. "That Chen Immortal Clan is not only the Sovereign of Chen Nation, but also the Sovereign of the entire Vast Sea Cultivation World."

"Their influence spans two great continents, their domain stretches across tens of millions of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] of mountains and rivers. Dozens of Golden Core Immortal Clan swear fealty to them. The Heaven's Fate County where you and I reside is but a mere speck, a single corner of their vast territory."

"Among the Golden Core overlords of our Chen Nation, the Meng Immortal Clan has long-standing marital ties with the Chen Clan and enjoys the favor of their higher echelons. The Wei Immortal Clan was also raised to power by the Chen Clan's own hand."

"Even the foremost Golden Core Immortal Clan in Chen Nation, the Shyu Clan, is but a vassal Immortal Clan to the Chen Immortal Clan."

Hearing such earth-shattering revelations for the first time, the youth was left utterly speechless, his face a mask of profound shock.

He hesitated for a long while, unable to suppress a gulp before speaking: "Under their command are dozens of Golden Core Immortal Clan [powerful clans whose patriarchs have attained the Golden Core realm], occupying a vast continent. What manner of existence is this Chen Clan?"

The old cultivator's expression turned solemn. After a long pause, he said, "That Chen Clan is a world-shaking, peerless Immortal Clan [a clan of cultivators with a lineage reaching back to the Immortal Dao]. It is said the Chen Immortal Clan boasts several hundred thousand cultivators."

"Foundation Establishment [the second major realm of cultivation, where one builds their spiritual foundation] and Violet Sanctum Cultivator [cultivators of the third major realm, the Violet Sanctum] are beyond counting. Even Golden Core Cultivator [powerful cultivators who have condensed a Golden Core, the fourth major realm] number in the dozens."

"Yet these are not the key. What truly allows the Chen Immortal Clan to stand unshakable is the presence of an Infant Soul True Lord [a supreme expert of the fifth major realm, the Infant Soul]."

"An Infant Soul True Lord?"

Though he had anticipated it, the youth's heart still trembled violently. Find thousands of chapters at audio-novel-dot-com.

Though the youth had already achieved Foundation Establishment, he was barely past twenty years of age—a mere novice cultivator fresh from his training.

To encounter news of an Infant Soul True Lord for the first time filled him with awe beyond measure. This was a realm recorded only in ancient scriptures; he never imagined he would hear of one who had truly attained it.

The old cultivator's gaze also held immense reverence. Looking at the young man, he said, "Yes. The Chen Clan possesses not one, but three True Lord [honorific title for an Infant Soul realm expert]."

"Three True Lords!"

The youth's heart trembled once more, his goal crystallizing with ever-greater clarity in his mind.

Observing his expression, the old cultivator chuckled softly before delivering another startling revelation. "Did you know," he began, "that five hundred years ago, the Chen Immortal Clan was just like our Lu Clan, merely a single Foundation Establishment Immortal Clan?"

"Boom—"

The youth felt a shiver run down his spine. He had always assumed the Chen Immortal Clan was an ancient lineage, perhaps one that had been passed down for thousands upon thousands of years. He never imagined it was a newly risen Immortal Clan that had climbed its way up step by step.

Five hundred years might seem an eternity to a single Foundation Establishment Cultivator, yet for an Infant Soul Immortal Clan it was but a fleeting moment. This realization laid a clear and tangible path before his eyes.

The old cultivator shook his head, his expression turning solemn. "The reason I summoned you back this time," he stated gravely, "is because of a matter of great importance."

"Oh?"

The young cultivator's heart stirred slightly. "Is it the lecture you mentioned earlier?" he inquired.

"Precisely." The old cultivator nodded, his expression growing heavy. "I received word not long ago that the Clan Patriarch of the Chen Immortal Clan, Returning Abyss True Lord, is to hold a lecture on the Verdant Lotus Isle."

"When the time comes, any cultivator above the Foundation Establishment realm will be permitted to attend and listen."

The old cultivator paused briefly at this point in his speech. "A lecture on the Dao by a True Lord [a high-ranking cultivator who has attained a profound understanding of the fundamental principles of reality] is an event of immense importance. Such an opportunity will surely draw every high-level cultivator across the entire Ji Continent like moths to a flame."

"Literature Abyss, you are the most gifted talent our Lu Clan has produced in centuries. You must treasure this chance, for it may well be the greatest opportunity for your rise to power."

Literature Abyss Lu wore a look of profound shock. After a long moment, he nodded solemnly. "Do not worry, Patriarch. I will grasp such a fateful opportunity with both hands."

Seeing that his words had sunk in, the old cultivator began to reminisce about times long past. "The farthest this old man has ever traveled in his life was merely to the Chu Nation Cultivation World."

"It is said the Chen Immortal Clan rose to prominence within the Chu Nation. Our distant ancestor in the Lu Clan was once a rogue cultivator at the Vital Essence Refinement [the foundational stage of cultivation where one refines the body's vital energy] stage. He followed the Chen Immortal Clan here centuries ago. In his youth, the Patriarch even laid eyes upon the Chen Clan Patriarch with his own eyes."

"Now, centuries later, we juniors have the fortune to witness a True Lord like Hugo. Our ancestors in the Lu Clan would surely be green with envy." This chapter is provided by https://audio-novel.com. Support the original.