Chapter 663 Lior (Person Name) Breaks Through to Nascent Soul

After the successful trial voyage of the Golden Rhino Treasure Ship (Magic Treasure), only a dozen or so years remained before the outbreak of the Abyssal Cataclysm.

With time running short, Eldrin personally sought out Lior, his expression grave as he asked, "How is our clan elder's recovery progressing? Can he attempt the Nascent Soul breakthrough again?"

"It's been over 90 years since my last breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage. I've nearly fully recovered now, so it's time to give it another try."

Lior (Person Name) spoke gravely, "The Abyssal Cataclysm is no trivial matter. Every additional strand of power could mean the difference between victory and defeat."

He understood Eldrin's intention—to see if he could advance further in his cultivation and reach the Nascent Soul Realm before the Abyssal Cataclysm.

"90-some years later..." Eldrin's eyes flickered slightly. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Though I haven't yet returned to my peak state, I've already recovered 90-9 percent of my power."

"We can wait no longer. It is time we attempt the breakthrough to the True Monarch realm."

Eldrin said, producing 3 treasures and handing them to Lior.

Among these 3 treasures were the Nascent Soul Formation Pill (Spiritual Object), the Profound Water Immortal Pear (Spiritual Object), and that final Lotus Seed of Creation (Spiritual Object).

"I cannot take this."

Lior (Person Name) hastily declined, unwilling to accept these few treasures.

Among the treasures before him, the Nascent Soul Formation Pill (Spiritual Object) could still be considered relatively common. However, the remaining Creation Green Lotus Seed and Profound Water Immortal Pear (Spiritual Object) were both borne from rare Heaven and Earth Spiritual Roots (Spiritual Root), truly deserving to be called once-in-a-millennium rarities under heaven.

The Profound Water Immortal Pear (Spiritual Object) alone could boost 1's chances of breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm by 20 percent, with a value equivalent to at least 5 spirit stones. This clearly demonstrated the rarity of such an item.

Lior understood the rarity of these spiritual treasures and shook his head, saying, "Over these years, I've owed the family far too much. These rare spiritual materials should remain as the foundation of our clan's heritage."

"Do not refuse."

Eldrin shook his head and reassured, "If our clan uncle breaks through to the Nascent Soul realm, even if his combat prowess is somewhat lacking, he could still activate the War Treasure Ship to lend us a hand."

"With the great calamity looming, every additional ounce of combat strength increases our chances of survival. I must insist that you do not refuse, Elder Uncle."

Hearing this, Lior’s expression turned solemn as he nodded gravely and took the 3 spirit objects.

Seeing that Lior was persuaded, Eldrin smiled faintly. "Uncle, you should begin your closed-door cultivation now. I'll stand guard for you."

Lior possessed an inferior-grade Golden Core, making his chances of breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm exceedingly slim.

Fortunately, despite failing to achieve a breakthrough in his 2 consecutive attempts to form his Nascent Soul, he had accumulated a remarkably solid foundation.

Now, with the aid of the Nascent Soul Formation Pill (Spiritual Object), the Profound Water Immortal Pear (Spiritual Object), and the Lotus Seed of Creation’s Azure (Spiritual Object), coupled with the power of the 5 Veins Nascent Soul Formation (Formation), 1 could say his breakthrough had aligned the favor of heaven, earth, and man all at once.

Sure enough, approximately half a year later, a magnificent spiritual energy vortex materialized, and Lior (Person Name) finally achieved the Nascent Soul realm.

Only after Lior had weathered the Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation did Eldrin finally breathe a sigh of relief.

With Lior's breakthrough to the Nascent Soul realm this time, along with Lyra and her master-disciple pair, the Chen lineage now boasted a full 8 Nascent Soul True Lords.

In terms of the number of Nascent Soul Immortal Clans alone, the Chen Family could rank within the top 20 among such clans across the 3 Veins Ancient Domain. When considering overall strength, however, the Chen Family's combat prowess might barely squeeze into the top 10.

After all, there were only about 10 Great Perfection Eldrin cultivators in the 3 Veins Ancient Domain, among whom 2 or 3 were unaffiliated rogue cultivators with no attachments.

With this thought, Eldrin felt a surge of ambition stirring within his heart.

In a mere 8 100 years, they evolved from a Foundation Establishment immortal clan into the most elite Nascent Soul immortal clan. Such an achievement is likely unparalleled across the entire realm.

Shortly after Lior broke through to the Nascent Soul realm, the old clan chief and others emerged from seclusion 1 after another. Thus, the group simply gathered once more.

"Hahaha, Lior (Person Name), you've finally broken through to become a True Monarch! The Azure generation lineage won't have to worry about complete extinction anymore."

Watching Lior (Person Name) break through to the Nascent Soul realm, Chen Changxuan (Person Name) spoke with tears glistening in his aged eyes.

Eldrin also felt a hint of emotion. He recalled the days when the Chen family was at its lowest ebb—the old clan leader, wounded and hiding within the spirit spring to recuperate, while the elders of the Chang generation had been reduced to a mere handful, like 2 or 3 stray cats left alive.

At that time, the clan was impoverished and burdened with massive debts, teetering on the brink of dissolution. It was only through the unwavering support of several Elders of the Qing Generation that they managed to endure.

At that time, Lior (Person Name), as the Third Elder of the clan, was responsible for presiding over the family affairs. The management of various clan enterprises and the resolution of disputes among clan members relied entirely on his tireless efforts to maintain and oversee.

In the blink of an eye, nearly 8 100 years had passed. To the Chen Family, the bygone era had become almost as distant as the shifting seas and mulberry fields. 1 by 1, the clansmen of the Qing generation withered away, leaving only Lior (Person Name) as the sole remaining scion holding the line.

However, the fact that Lior (Person Name) was nearing the end of his lifespan remained a deep-seated concern for the old uncle.

Now that Lior had broken through to the Nascent Soul realm, it finally settled the matter that had long weighed on Chen Changxuan's mind, filling his heart with immeasurable joy.

With the addition of a new True Monarch, everyone felt a surge of joy. Lyra (Person Name) also said with a smile, "Since Uncle Lior (Person Name) has broken through to the True Monarch realm, it is time we prepare to muster our forces for battle."

"Mm." Chen Changxuan nodded, then spoke: "The Abyssal Cataclysm will commence on the thirteenth anniversary of the Ascension. If we begin mobilization now, dispatching troops 3 years later would allow us to reach the battlefield several years ahead of schedule."

"Then issue the conscription decree."

Eldrin declared, thus settling the matter with finality.

With the issuance of the Chen Clan's conscription decree, the major immortal clans within The Vast Sea (Location) and the Chen Kingdom immediately began mobilizing.

For this Demonic Abyss Cataclysm, the Chen Clan had prepared for a full 1 100 years, and the various Golden Core and Purple Manor immortal families had long made their preparations. Upon receiving the conscription order, they immediately gathered at the Immortal Apricot Isle and Green Lotus Shoal with countless cultivators in tow.

Time flew by in a rush, and a full 3 years had passed.

That day above the Azure Lotus Isle, a colossal ark measuring fully 10 1000 zhang stood moored before the Spirit Mountain.

Before it, countless cultivators had gathered into a massive crowd, lining up 1 by 1 as they made their way toward the Azure Lotus Isle.

Before him stood a multitude of cultivators, numbering over a million. Some wept as they bid farewell to their loved ones, while others, filled with ambition, resolutely stepped aboard the treasure-laden ships.

"I wonder how many will make it back alive this time."

Upon the distant Spirit Mountain, 2 figures gathered together, standing shoulder to shoulder as they gazed upon the vast sea of people below.

The 2 figures were none other than Chen Ethan and Soren the Heart-Seer. With temples frosted silver and compassion etched between his brows, Soren the Heart-Seer spoke mournfully, "The Abyssal Cataclysm remains far too cruel for them to bear."

Chen Ethan remained silent, simply watching quietly.

The War of the Abyssal Cataclysm was no trivial matter; the fall of a single territory often meant the demise of hundreds of thousands, even millions, of cultivators.

Even a True Monarch at the Nascent Soul stage couldn't guarantee survival, let alone these cultivators whose cultivation was merely at the Qi Refinement, Late Stage.

Moreover, even if they managed to survive until the end of the Abyssal Cataclysm, it would still be an exceedingly brutal ordeal for them.

Each time the Abyssal Rift was torn open by the Outer Gods, it would persist for at least 10 years. Should the Outer Gods defy the world's natural order at all costs to sustain it, this duration could even extend to 30 or 40 years.