Chapter 776 : Aftershocks of a Divine Clash

After Riverlord Chang departed, the group returned to the Grand Hall.

The Feathered Pavilion Master swept his gaze over the assembly, then drew a deep breath and declared, "Our complete falling out with Rising Sun Dao Lord this time will likely prove a significant source of trouble in the days to come."

"Fear not. He has suffered grievous wounds this time; for centuries, he will not dare act rashly."

Dorian, the Sage Lord offered a serene smile and shook his head.

In this battle, Rising Sun Dao Lord had suffered a major setback. Not only was his Lifebound Spiritual Treasure, the 'Rising Sun Divine Furnace', damaged, but he had also lost the lower-grade Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure known as the 'Void-Suppressing Vase'.

Without this Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure which had been fused with a Fifth Rank Void Stone, it would be far more difficult for Rising Sun Dao Lord to contend with Eldrin Chen's Yin-Yang Void Realm in the future, and slaying Eldrin Chen and his companions would become a task of immense difficulty.

Furthermore, Rising Sun Dao Lord was already severely wounded, and had been further corroded by Eldrin Chen's Profound Nether Magic Power. This supremely Yin and frigid Secret Power [a unique and profound energy or technique] was potent enough to freeze all creation; a weaker Nascent Soul True Lord would likely have perished on the spot.

It was only because Rising Sun Dao Lord had forged a Pure Yang True Body [a body refined to the pinnacle of pure Yang energy] that he could withstand the erosion of such a Secret Power.

Even so, expelling the Profound Nether Secret Power from his body would undoubtedly require a not-insignificant amount of time.

Contemplating this, everyone present felt a slight sense of relief. Read the full novel exclusively on audio-novel-dot-com.

Then, Eldrin Chen nodded slightly, pondered for a moment, and said, "I intend to deploy several Fifth Rank Teleportation Formation [a high-level formation capable of instant long-distance travel] to connect all the crucial Fifth Rank Spirit Vein [a high-grade spiritual energy source] within the Immortal Alliance. What do you think?"

"Excellent," Maris the Sea Steader agreed with a nod. "Only by establishing Teleportation Formation can we concentrate our forces to guard against a sudden assault by the Rising Sun Dao Lord."

Once this matter was settled, Dorian, the Sage Lord nodded, then produced the Void-Suppressing Vase [an enchanted artifact capable of stabilizing spatial fluctuations]. "Today marks a joyous occasion for your Immortal Alliance," he declared. "It is only fitting that I offer a gift."

"Since you all contributed to securing this Void-Suppressing Vase, I shall present it to you as a congratulatory offering."

With those words, Dorian Ji handed the artifact directly to Eldrin Chen.

Witnessing this, Maris the Sea Steader and the Feathered Pavilion Master standing nearby offered no objection.

They had already reaped substantial benefits and incurred significant debts of gratitude by joining forces with Eldrin Chen to form the Immortal Alliance against the Fang Clan.

As the Void-Suppressing Vase was ultimately obtained by Dorian Ji, his decision to gift it to Eldrin Chen was beyond reproach.

Accepting the Void-Suppressing Vase, Eldrin Chen spoke, "This victory was not won by a single clan or household alone. Brother Maris and Brother Feathered Pavilion Brother also contributed immensely."

"I propose that henceforth, this artifact shall serve as the Immortal Alliance's treasure for stabilizing its destiny [a mystical object believed to anchor and enhance an organization's fortune and spiritual foundation]. It shall be wielded by the Alliance Leader of the Three Veins Immortal Alliance. What is your opinion?"

"Excellent."

Feathered Pavilion Master smiled faintly and said, "As a Deep-Seated Foundation [a foundational power structure with deep roots and long-term stability] of the Immortal Alliance, if one day someone from our Feathered Pavilion were to lead the Immortal Alliance, perhaps they too would have a chance to wield this Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure."

Although, judging by Eldrin Chen's age, as long as he does not fall prematurely, the Feathered Pavilion likely has no hope of leading the Alliance for ten thousand years, it is still a sliver of hope, is it not?

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen smiled again and said, "Since this treasure belongs to the Alliance, if in the future any of your disciples or sect members need to face the Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation [the catastrophic heavenly trial required to advance to the Nascent Soul realm], you may come to me to borrow this treasure."

"Agreed."

In that instant, even Maris the Sea Steader's eyes lit up, revealing a serene smile.

The Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation is notoriously difficult to survive. Many supremely talented cultivators have perished precisely because they lacked a powerful backer or sufficient treasures to weather the trial. Thus, his promise was exceptionally precious.

Witnessing Eldrin Chen's magnanimity, the Wavestrider Dao Lord beside him could not help but pause, his gaze flickering with surprise.

He cast a meaningful glance at Eldrin Chen and then sent a voice transmission to Dorian, the Sage Lord, "Your brother-in-law is truly extraordinary."

"A Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure is a treasure of immense value, yet he shows no greed to claim it solely for himself. No wonder the Feathered Pavilion Master and Maris the Sea Steader are willing to follow his lead, even after attaining the status of Dao Lord [a title for a supreme master of the Dao, a pinnacle cultivator]."

"Indeed, he is truly a man destined for great deeds."

Dorian, the Sage Lord nodded, and said no more.

He rose to his feet and spoke, "The Eastern Sea [the vast ocean to the east of the continent] does not permit prolonged absence. For today, our meeting concludes here. We shall convene again another day."

"Then we respectfully see you off."

Meanwhile, far away within the Long River Sacred Land.

Riverlord Chang brought Kael Chen to stand before the surging Long River, his expression grave as he clasped his hands behind his back. "What I said earlier about suppressing you within the Long River to cleanse your demonic nature was no idle threat." Official source: audio-novel`com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

"With your foundation, breaking through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, a higher state of being] in the future would not be difficult."

"But the demonic taint has seeped into your very bones, and a demonic heart has taken root in your soul. If this nature is not cleansed, by the time you cultivate to the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage, you will be utterly devoured by that demonic heart, becoming a puppet of the Extraterrestrial Demon God [malevolent entities from beyond this realm]."

Kael Chen listened in silence, as if he had long anticipated Riverlord Chang's words.

He was profoundly calm. After a long silence, he asked, "I humbly request your guidance, Senior."

Riverlord Chang [the Dao Lord of the Long River] nodded and continued calmly, "Given the present circumstances, you have only two paths forward."

"The first is to use the waters of the Long River [the Eternal River] to ceaselessly scour your physical body and soul, thoroughly cleansing the demonic nature from within you."

"The second is to completely comprehend the Demonic Path [the fundamental principles of demonic cultivation], then undergo a metamorphosis from your demonic form to birth a celestial embryo, achieving the 'Supreme Dao Fruit' [the pinnacle fruit of cultivation born from the fusion of celestial and demonic paths]. By this means, you can break through to become a 'Dao Fruit Immortal' [an Immortal who has attained the Dao Fruit]."

At this point, Riverlord Chang shook his head and said, "The second path is far too arduous. Throughout the ages, countless individuals of peerless talent have emerged, yet how many have truly ascended to immortality?"

"Let alone those who achieve immortality through a Dao Fruit born of celestial-demon fusion. Such a Dao Fruit is considered 'peerless' even among Immortals [beings who have transcended mortality and attained immortality]."

"Such existences are highly likely to advance to the realm of an Earth Immortal Progenitor [a foundational Earth Immortal], and may even have the potential to break through to the state of a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme Heavenly Immortal]. Yet this path is exceedingly difficult. For a million years within the Purple Realm [the vast expanse of the Purple Firmament], no one has succeeded."

"We should take the first path. Using the boundless Water Essence Power [the fundamental power of water essence] of the Eastern Wilderness Ancestral River [the primordial river of the Eastern Wilderness] to scour you day and night, perhaps after Ten Sixty-Year Cycles [a span of ten cycles of sixty years] we can thoroughly cleanse the demonic nature, and even the demonic heart, from within you."

Within the Three Veins Ancient Domain [the ancient realm of the Three Veins].

Eldrin Chen bid farewell to Dorian, the Sage Lord and the Wavestrider Sword Immortal, then presided over the remainder of the Immortal Alliance [a grand alliance of Immortals] assembly. Only after three months of busy work did he finally conclude these mundane affairs.

Thereafter, he returned to Spirit Isle Lake [the lake surrounding the Spirit Isle] and began secluded cultivation to increase his cultivation base.

On this day, Eldrin Chen emerged from his cultivation. Feeling restless after prolonged stillness, he sought out his three wives and said, "Back when we were in the Southern Ridge Cultivation World, I had long intended to pay our respects at the memorial of Senior Eastern Sovereign [a revered ancient sovereign]."

"Later, matters concerning my cultivation breakthrough and the advancement of the Immortal Sword caused the delay."

"Now, more than two Jiazi-time [a cycle of sixty years] have passed. With this rare moment of leisure, it is time we journeyed to Eastern Sovereign Mountain to honor the memory of Senior Eastern Sovereign."

"Agreed."

Lila nodded, her eyes thoughtful as she spoke. "Senior Eastern Sovereign fell defending the Purple Realm and was also the guardian of Senior Jiang the Sovereign Emperor. We truly should pay our respects."

"Then let us depart."

Lyra Jiang also gave a slight nod, a solemn expression settling upon her features.

Early the next morning, the four of them prepared, gathering several precious items for the rite, and set their course for Eastern Sovereign Mountain. Published by audio novel.com. All rights reserved.