Chapter 786 Granting the Law

Yet Chen Xinghong was uncharacteristically tense at this moment, for the person he was about to meet was none other than the Patriarch of the Chen Clan, who also served as the Alliance Leader of the 3 Veins Immortal Alliance—a figure even Nascent Soul Dao Lords addressed as brother.

This filled Chen Xinghong with both exhilaration and nervousness. He instinctively turned his gaze to Lu Wenyuan standing before him, then spoke with barely contained fervor:

"Grandmaster, may I inquire why the Patriarch has summoned me? I wish to be properly prepared."

"Brat."

Lu Wenyuan couldn't help but smile faintly. Chen Xinghong belonged to a generation younger than his—during the year of his birth, Chen Changxuan had been secluded in meditation, reconstructing his physical form.

Meanwhile, Patriarch Eldrin (Person Name) remained primarily in seclusion, cultivating his path and paying no heed to trivial clan matters below the Golden Core realm. With the clan now boasting nearly a 1000 Golden Core cultivators—many of whom were stationed across distant lands as guardians—countless members would live their entire lives without ever gaining an audience with him.

Chen Xinghong had managed to cultivate to his current level primarily under the care of several elder True Lords—Ye Qingfeng, Lu Wenyuan, and Chen Ethan (Person Name)—which naturally fostered a rather close bond between them.

Seeing Chen Xinghong’s nervous expression, Lu Wenyuan couldn’t help but chuckle and said, “The Eldrin (Person Name) rarely summons the True Monarchs of the clan individually. This summons is likely good news for you.”

"However, I must warn you—our Master's temperament is sharp as a blade. Do not test his patience with mischief."

Xing Hong acknowledged.

Chen Xinghong nodded, then followed Lu Wenyuan into the cave abode.

Upon entering the cave abode, Chen Xinghong finally laid eyes on the figure whose prestige shook the Eastern Wastelands.

He sat in meditation within the cavern abode, draped in snow-white robes that enhanced his jade-like divinity. A silver crown gathered his waist-length ebony hair, rendering him more an exiled immortal stepping forth from a painted scroll than a mortal cultivator.

After a momentary daze, Chen Xinghong suddenly snapped back to his senses and promptly prostrated himself, saying, "This junior Xinghong pays respects to the Ancestor."

"There is no need for such formalities."

Eldrin (Person Name) spoke with detached calm, his sleeve brushing the air as he raised the other person to their feet. "I hear you are a descendant of Uncle Qingxu?" he inquired offhandedly.

"Indeed."

Chen Xinghong nodded, then said respectfully, "For 7 generations in my lineage, every single ancestor has possessed a spiritual root."

"Aside from this junior, the highest cultivation base belongs to Patriarch Fu Xuan, my grandfather. The lineage can be traced back earliest to Ancestor Nian Yang and Ancestor Qing Xu."

"Brother Nianyang, Elder Qingxu of the clan."

Eldrin (Person Name) let out a soft sigh, a hint of nostalgia coloring his voice as he remarked, "I still remember those days—Eldkin Yang (Person Name) was the eldest among our generation's 'Nian' lineage."

"Uncle Qingxu also dedicated his entire life to the family. In his later years, to help Nianzhen build his foundation, he relinquished his chance for longevity and gave all 3 Life-Extending Pills(Elixir) to his descendants."

"Alas."

Recalling the memories of bygone days, Eldrin felt a surge of complex emotions in his heart. After a long pause, he finally added, "Fortunately, his direct bloodline has produced an exceptional descendant like you. Even if he were aware in the netherworld, he would surely feel deeply comforted."

Upon hearing Eldrin's words, although Chen Xinghong knew nothing of the events from over a 1000 years ago, he inexplicably felt a surge of pride within.

He single-handedly obtained the Heavenly Dao Qi (Spiritual Root), achieving this feat with minimal support from his clan. In all likelihood, 9 out of 10 Nascent Soul True Monarchs under heaven would pale in comparison to him.

Eldrin withdrew his thoughts, glanced at Chen Xinghong, and said, "Now, extend your hand for my inspection."

"Yes."

Chen Xinghong complied, extending his wrist.

Eldrin lowered his gaze to inspect, a flicker of delight flashing across his eyes.

After a long moment, he glanced at Chen Xinghong and said, "The Yi Wood Dao Body (Spiritual Root) holds extraordinary potential. If you nurture it well, you might even comprehend a secret power before reaching the Nascent Soul stage."

"Take this, and cultivate well."

Speaking thus, Eldrin handed an ancient scripture to Chen Xinghong.

Chen Xinghong took the ancient scroll and examined it, discovering it to be a timeworn sutra inscribed with 5 bold characters: Guixu Changsheng Juan (Cultivation Method).

This Eternal Tome of the Returning Abyss is 1 of the 5 fundamental techniques of Eldrin (Person Name), a method that can be cultivated up to the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul stage.

To create this technique, Eldrin specifically authored the Wood Canon, 1 of the 4 Scriptures and 8 Compendiums, distilling the essence of over a 100 cultivation methods within it. It could rightfully be called the most supreme Nascent Soul cultivation art.

This cultivation technique's combat prowess is merely average among Nascent Soul cultivators, but when mastered to its peak, it can extend a Nascent Soul Lord's lifespan by a 1000 years. Moreover, its regenerative capacity and healing effects rank among the finest in the world.

At this thought, Chen Xinghong could not help but reveal a look of ecstasy.

You must understand that this technique is exceptionally precious, being the fundamental method of Eldrin (Person Name). It is 1 of the few cultivation manuals within the clan that must never, under any circumstances, be transmitted to outsiders.

Even a Nascent Soul True Monarch within the clan must first swear a Cycle of Rebirth Oath and expend a massive amount of Family Contribution Points to cultivate this method.

Chen Xinghong knew full well that given Eldrin's (Person Name) foundation, breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm was almost a foregone conclusion. This cultivation method would undoubtedly be advanced to the Nascent Soul realm in the future.

At this thought, Chen Xinghong excitedly dropped to his knees and kowtowed repeatedly, saying gratefully, "Thank you, Ancestor, for bestowing this technique."

Eldrin chuckled and shook his head before continuing, "Go and focus on your cultivation. Should you encounter any difficulties in your practice in the future, you may come to me directly."

"My thanks to the Ancestor."

Chen Xinghong expressed his gratitude repeatedly before ultimately departing from the cave abode.

After seeing off Chen Xinghong, Eldrin turned his gaze to Lu Wenyuan and remarked, "That boy's Yi Wood Dao Body has also given me some inspiration in comprehending the secret power of the wood attribute."

"You come here as well. Let me see if your 4 Symbols Dao Body (Spiritual Root) has undergone any changes after your breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage."

"If I can be of assistance to Master, then this disciple will undoubtedly not hesitate to do so."

Lu Wenyuan spoke, stepping forward with a hint of delight.

Eldrin extended his hand and carefully examined the 4 Symbols Dao Body (Spiritual Root) within Lu Wenyuan. After a long while, he finally remarked, "As your cultivation advances, the 4 Symbols Dao Body (Spiritual Root) truly grows more and more profound."

"If you can fully master it, you may 1 day glimpse the realm of Immortals and Deities."

Lu Wenyuan's expression remained remarkably calm. Physiques such as the 4 Symbols Dao Body (Spiritual Root) and the 3 Talents Dao Body were exceptionally rare supreme dao bodies in this world.

Now, the Chen Clan had over 30 True Monarchs, among whom more than 30 percent possessed Dao Bodies. However, Chen Fusu stood alone as the sole prodigy blessed with a superior-grade Dao Body.

Apart from that, the remaining superior Dao Bodies were only found among these few disciples of Eldrin and Lyra.

Individuals such as Maris the Sea Steader (Person Name) and the Vast Radiance Dao Lord (Dao Lord) all possessed superior Dao bodies. With such innate talent, while immortality was not guaranteed, their chances of breaking through to the Primordial Spirit realm far surpassed those of ordinary Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul cultivators.

However, Lu Wenyuan understood full well how arduous it was to break through to the Nascent Soul realm. Relying solely on a superior Dao Body merely increased his chances slightly. It would be far better to seek out a sixth-grade spiritual material to advance his Natal Spirit Treasure.

At this thought, Lu Wenyuan rose and said, "Disciple intends to journey beyond the mountains in a dozen or so days. I humbly seek your permission, Master."

Eldrin’s eyes flickered slightly, having anticipated this long ago. He merely asked calmly, “Your eldest senior brother ventured to the Eastern Sea cultivation realm for training 1 100 years ago. May I ask where you intend to go?”

"Disciple wishes to journey to the Central Ancestral Domain, to behold the most prosperous ancestral land of our human race."

Lu Wenyuan spoke calmly, yet a flicker of yearning shone in his eyes.

Eldrin frowned slightly between his brows and replied instantly, "Within the Central Ancestral Domain, we have offended the Fang Immortal Clan. Have you truly considered the consequences?"

"I have already given it due consideration."

Lu Wenyuan nodded, then declared resolutely, "I will conceal my identity for this journey and travel through the Central Ancestral Domain by skirting around the Sunfire Ancient Realm."

"The Central Ancestral Domain spans countless hundreds of millions of miles, making the probability of them stumbling upon and recognizing it by chance rather slim."

Seeing that Lu Wenyuan was determined, Eldrin could only say, “Very well. You are a man of great fortune, blessed with a Dao Body. The Central Ancestral Domain is the ancestral land of our human race, not some dragon’s den or tiger’s lair.”

"Go and see on this master's behalf. Should there be any trouble, remember to send word to me at once."