Chapter 747 : Echoes of a Fallen Sovereign

With this thought, Eldrin Chen sighed and said, "Before such an existence, even if you were a True Dragon [a supreme dragon of immense power], you would have to coil and submit. I finally understand why an existence like the Black Dragon Demon Progenitor [the primordial ancestor of black dragons] would willingly confine itself within the Vast and Boundless Marsh."

"It is a pity that within our Eastern Wastelands, we lack such a Demigod Ancestor [a cultivator who has ascended to the half-step to divinity]. Otherwise, how could the Demonic Monsters [demonic creatures] dare to act so wantonly?"

Maris the Sea Steader also nodded, then shook his head and said, "Actually, within our Eastern Wastelands, there once was a Demigod Ancestor."

"That Ancient Ancestor was known as the 'Eastern Sovereign'. In a single legendary battle, he bathed in blood and slew thirteen Nascent Soul Celestial Demon [demons who have reached the Nascent Soul realm]. His strength could truly be called peerless under heaven."

"Unfortunately, over four thousand years ago, the senior 'Eastern Sovereign', in order to protect the path of 'Jiang the Sovereign Emperor', withstood three strikes from an Extraterrestrial Demon God [a demonic deity from beyond this world] and ultimately passed away in meditation atop Eastern Sovereign Mountain."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen fell into silence, and Lyra Jiang also remained wordless.

Four Millennium [a period of one thousand years] have passed in a flash. Those stirring, tragic tales of old have now faded into ancient history.

Since the invasion of the Extraterrestrial Demon God, the Purple Realm has not been lacking in Human Race Dao Lord [human cultivators who have comprehended a Great Dao and reached the pinnacle of power]. Yet, over seventy percent have perished in battle for various reasons. Those who lived to see their natural lifespan end are truly few and far between.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen let out a sigh. He said to Lyra Jiang and the Verdant Consort, "After we return to the Eastern Wastelands, let us go to Eastern Sovereign Mountain to pay our respects at the resting place of the senior 'Eastern Sovereign'."

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Lyra Jiang nodded. The Eastern Sovereign had once protected her grandfather, a debt of guardianship she truly owed, and thus it was right for her to pay her respects.

With that said, Eldrin Chen spoke no more and followed Maris the Sea Steader towards the Dao Palace Grand Hall.

Their journey to the Dao Palace Grand Hall was solely to honor the Human Ancestral Sages and to offer a token of gratitude to pillars of the Human Race like the Master of the Dao Palace.

Within the Grand Hall, Eldrin Chen personally presented a sum of Heavenly Crystal [a supreme-grade spiritual crystal of immense purity and power]. He then lit a stick of incense before the statues of the Dao Palace Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality, transcending mortal limits], and only then prepared to take his leave.

However, just before his departure, a man clad in a Seven-Star Daoist Robe [a ceremonial robe embroidered with the seven stars of the Big Dipper constellation] approached and addressed Eldrin Chen with a smile.

"Are you, sir, the Abyssal Daoist?"

"I am."

Eldrin Chen nodded, a flicker of surprise crossing his features.

The newcomer was not old in years, yet his cultivation had reached the Nascent Soul Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Nascent Soul realm, just one step from the next great ascension]. He was clearly a core disciple of the Dao Palace Sacred Land, and it was unexpected that he would seek out Eldrin Chen specifically.

Seeing his acknowledgment, the man smiled faintly, his gaze sweeping over Lyra Jiang and the Verdant Consort before he clasped his hands in salute. "The three of you, please follow me."

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback. After exchanging a glance with Lyra Jiang, he then stepped forward to follow.

Halfway along the path, the man scrutinized Eldrin Chen carefully before speaking. "You, too, have forged a Great Luo Nascent Soul [the highest and most perfect foundation for the Nascent Soul realm, representing supreme potential]?"

"This..."

Eldrin Chen was slightly stunned, finally realizing the extraordinary nature of the person before him.

Before he could answer, the man nodded and said, "It makes sense. You two, as Dao Companions, are descendants of Jiang the Sovereign Emperor. It is within expectation that you could obtain Immortal Qi [a supreme-grade spiritual energy of celestial origin] to forge your Great Luo Nascent Soul."

"My Daoist title is 'Mingyuan'. I offer my greetings."

Eldrin Chen exchanged another look with Lyra Jiang, confirming the suspicion in his heart.

This Mingyuan the Daoist actually also possessed Five Spiritual Roots [a spiritual root constitution encompassing all five elemental affinities, extremely rare and profound], and had forged a Great Luo Nascent Soul. This truly shocked him beyond measure.

In all his years of cultivation, this was the first time Eldrin Chen had encountered another individual with a Great Luo Foundation [the supreme foundation for cultivation, established at the very beginning of one's path], aside from myself and Lyra Jiang.

The only other inheritor of this lineage, Sylas Ye, had also required the expenditure of Three Strands of Primordial Violet Qi [a primordial spiritual energy of the highest purity, essential for forging supreme foundations] under his support to finally achieve a Great Luo Nascent Soul.

With such a foundation, Mingyuan the Daoist is likely an Immortal Ascension Seed [a prodigy groomed to ascend to immortality] cultivated with the full might of the Dao Palace Sacred Land, a peerless existence being nurtured to become a second Jiang the Sovereign Emperor.

"The Dao Palace Sacred Land is truly unfathomable. Could it be they intend to emulate the path of the former Jiang the Sovereign Emperor and forge another Immortal [a being who has achieved immortality] for the Human Race?"

The three of them were inwardly shaken, yet they could not help but feel a sense of profound awe.

The Valley Dao Palace Sacred Land is one of the four great semi-immortal Sacred Land [a place of immense spiritual power and heritage] of the Human Race. To possess such a staggering Deep-Seated Foundation [profound and unshakable foundational strength] and an endless array of methods is no wonder the Extraterrestrial Demon God have fought for tens of thousands of years yet failed to completely conquer the Purple Realm.

"However, his Great Luo Nascent Soul [the highest-grade Nascent Soul, representing supreme potential] does not seem as formidable as I anticipated."

Eldrin Chen mused silently. He had a distinct feeling that his own Great Luo Nascent Soul was fundamentally, qualitatively different from the other's. Official source: @udio-novel.com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

"There seems to be a difference in origin, a divergence in their very roots, between an ordinary Great Luo Nascent Soul and an Innate Great Luo Nascent Soul [a Great Luo Nascent Soul born of innate, supreme talent]."

"Fellow Daoists, we are nearly there."

Just as these thoughts flickered through Eldrin Chen's mind, Mingyuan the Daoist offered a reminder.

Only then did Eldrin Chen realize they had already arrived atop the Back Mountain [the secluded rear mountain area] of the Dao Palace Sacred Land.

Upon the solitary peak of Back Mountain, immortal mists coiled and drifted. Within the profound quietude lay a sense of serene emptiness, a feeling of transcendent tranquility.

The group ascended the path. They had taken but a few steps when a pressure capable of crushing heaven and earth surged over them. Even Eldrin Chen felt a lethal crisis, causing beads of sweat to instantly form upon his brow.

Eldrin Chen raised his head, finally noticing a majestic Immortal Crane standing not far away. Its form was elegant and slender, its aura peerless and transcendent, resembling more a celestial avian of sublime grace.

"This disciple, Mingyuan, pays his respects to Martial Uncle."

Mingyuan the Daoist offered a slight bow and spoke hastily, "The guest Master wished to see, I have brought."

"Follow me, then."

The Immortal Crane spoke with detached calm, then turned and led the group towards the summit of the solitary peak.

Only then did Eldrin Chen release a sigh of relief. That Immortal Crane's cultivation had reached the realm of a Nascent Soul Demon Progenitor [a supreme demonic entity equivalent to a human Nascent Soul cultivator]. Yet, it seemed to serve merely as the gatekeeper avian for Mingyuan the Daoist's Master. This realization struck Eldrin Chen with profound awe.

A Nascent Soul Demon Progenitor was an existence that shook the world, its pride naturally boundless. It was nearly impossible for such a being to submit and be tamed by another.

To keep a Nascent Soul Demon Progenitor as a mere gatekeeper—within the entire Purple Realm, those possessing such capability could likely be counted on one hand. The identity of their host was now unmistakably clear.

The group journeyed onward and soon reached the summit of the solitary peak.

Upon the peak, they saw an ancient and elegant Bamboo Hut built against the cliff face. Beside the precipice stood an aged tree.

Beneath the old tree sat a Daoist-robed elder with an immortal's grace. Wisps of Daoist aura [the profound and fundamental principle of existence] swirled around his form, imbuing him with a profound sense of harmony with the Dao.

He glanced at the group and smiled serenely.

"You have arrived."

Eldrin Chen felt a tremor in his heart. He cupped his hands respectfully and said, "This junior, Eldrin, the Abyss, pays his respects to the Ancient Ancestor."

The Master of the Dao Palace gave a slight nod. He set down a Turtle Shell he had been holding, then gestured for the three to be seated.

Eldrin Chen offered another slight bow before inquiring, "May this junior dare to ask, honored Ancient Ancestor, for what purpose have you summoned us?"

"It is nothing of great import," the Master of the Dao Palace shook his head. After carefully studying each of them, he continued, "I merely heard that the Eastern Wilderness had produced several seeds of Immortalhood. I wished to meet you."

As he spoke, he casually plucked several Spirit Fruit [fruits imbued with spiritual energy] from the old tree. They floated gently to rest before the visitors. "This old man has nothing suitable to offer you," he said calmly. "I can only host you with the fruit of this ancient tree."

"My deepest gratitude, Ancient Ancestor."

Eldrin Chen dared not refuse. He picked up the Spirit Fruit and, upon seeing it, felt a tremor in his heart.

Only then did he realize this tree was a Sixth Rank Spiritual Root known as the Heavenly River Apricot Tree [a legendary spiritual tree whose fruit ripens under the celestial river's light]. It bears fruit once every Millennium, yielding thirty-six Heavenly River Apricot [apricots infused with the condensed essence of the heavenly river].

For an ordinary Nascent Soul True Lord, consuming a single one of these treasures can advance their cultivation by one minor realm. It also offers significant benefits even for a Nascent Soul Dao Lord. Find thousands of chapters at audio-novel.com.