Chapter 776 : The Sun Lord's Wounding

After Long River Path Lord departed, the group returned to the Great Hall.

The Master of Featherflight Pavilion glanced at the assembled cultivators, then drew a deep breath. "We have thoroughly antagonized the Rising Sun Path Lord this time," he said gravely. "I fear this will become a significant source of trouble in the days to come."

"It is of no great concern," came the reply. "He suffered grievous wounds in this battle. It will likely be centuries before he dares to act so recklessly again."

Sage Lord Dorian offered a faint, composed smile as he shook his head.

In this conflict, the Rising Sun Path Lord had suffered a severe setback. Not only was his Lifebound Spiritual Treasure, the 'Rising Sun God Furnace', damaged, but he had also lost the 'Void-Suppressing Vase', a lower-grade Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a spiritual treasure forged with the essence of the primordial sun].

Without that Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure which had been fused with Fifth Rank Void Stone [a rare ore attuned to the void], it would be far more difficult for the Rising Sun Path Lord to counter Eldrin Chen's Polarity Void Mirror in the future. Slaying Eldrin Chen and his companions would become an even more daunting task.

Furthermore, the Rising Sun Path Lord was already gravely wounded, and his body had been further corroded by Eldrin Chen's Profound Darkness Magical Power [a mystical power embodying ultimate darkness and cold]. This supremely Yin and frigid Arcane Power [a profound and esoteric form of energy] was potent enough to freeze all creation. A weaker Infant Soul True Lord [a cultivator who has condensed their nascent soul] would likely have perished on the spot.

It was only because the Rising Sun Path Lord had forged his Primordial Solar True Body [a physical constitution tempered by the essence of the primordial sun] that he could withstand the erosion of such potent Arcane Power.

Even so, purging the Profound Darkness [the principle of ultimate darkness and cold] Arcane Power from his body would undoubtedly require a considerable length of time.

Contemplating this, the group felt a slight sense of relief settle over them. Continue your cultivation journey at audio-novel . com.

Eldrin Chen [the protagonist and leader of the Chen Clan] nodded thoughtfully, then after a moment's consideration, spoke: "I intend to establish multiple Fifth Rank Teleportation Formation [high-grade magical portals], linking all the crucial Fifth Rank Spiritual Vein [sites of potent spiritual energy] within the Immortal Alliance [a coalition of immortal cultivators]. What are your thoughts on this?"

"An excellent plan," affirmed Sea-Calmer Path Master [a senior cultivator known for his mastery over water and stability]. "Only by deploying Teleportation Formation [magical portal arrays] can we concentrate our forces effectively, allowing us to guard against any sudden assault by Rising Sun Path Lord [a powerful and ambitious rival cultivator]."

Once this matter was settled, Sage Lord Dorian [a revered and powerful immortal sage] gave a nod of approval. He then produced the Void-Suppressing Vase [a potent artifact capable of stabilizing space and suppressing chaotic energies] and declared, "Today marks a joyous occasion for your Immortal Alliance, and it is only fitting that I present a gift."

"Since your efforts contributed to obtaining this Void-Suppressing Vase, I shall bestow it upon you as a congratulatory offering."

With those words, Dorian Ji [the formal name of Sage Lord Dorian] directly handed the treasure to Eldrin Chen.

Witnessing this, Sea-Calmer Path Master and Master of Featherflight Pavilion [the leader of the Featherflight Pavilion, a major faction] exchanged a glance but offered no objection.

They had already secured substantial benefits and incurred significant debts of gratitude by joining forces with Eldrin Chen to form the Immortal Alliance and oppose the Fang Clan [a powerful and antagonistic clan].

As the vase was ultimately Dorian Ji's prize to give, his decision to present it to Eldrin Chen was beyond reproach.

Accepting the Void-Suppressing Vase, Eldrin Chen addressed the assembly: "This victory was not won by a single clan alone. Brother Sea-Calmer and Brother Featherflight [referring to the Master of Featherflight Pavilion] contributed greatly to our success."

"Therefore, I propose that henceforth, this artifact shall serve as the Immortal Alliance's talisman for stabilizing the clan's Fortune [the metaphysical luck and destiny of a lineage], to be wielded by the reigning Alliance Leader of the Three Veins Immortal Alliance [the formal name of their coalition]. How does this sound to you all?"

"Excellent."

Master of Featherflight Pavilion smiled faintly and said, "As a foundational treasure for the Immortal Alliance, if one day someone from our Featherflight Pavilion were to lead the Immortal Alliance, they might also have the chance to wield this Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a supreme treasure forged from the essence of the primordial sun]."

Although, judging by Eldrin Chen's age, as long as he does not fall prematurely, it is unlikely the Featherflight Pavilion will have any hope of leading the alliance for the next ten thousand years. Still, it represents a sliver of hope, does it not?

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen added with a smile, "Since this treasure belongs to the alliance, if in the future any of your disciples or followers need to undergo the Primordial Spirit Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the cataclysmic heavenly thunder tribulation required to ascend to the Primordial Spirit realm], you may come to me to borrow this treasure."

"Agreed."

In that instant, Sea-Calmer Path Master's eyes lit up, a serene smile gracing his features.

The Primordial Spirit Heavenly Thunder Tribulation is notoriously difficult to survive. Many prodigiously talented cultivators have perished because they lacked a powerful backer or sufficient treasures to weather the ordeal. Thus, his promise was exceedingly precious.

Witnessing Eldrin Chen's magnanimity, Path Lord Langsley [a title for a master of a profound cultivation path], who stood nearby, could not help but pause, a flicker of surprise in his gaze.

He cast a meaningful glance at Eldrin Chen and then transmitted a voice message to Sage Lord Dorian, "Your brother-in-law is truly Extraordinary."

"A Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure is a treasure of immense value. Yet he shows no greed to claim it for himself alone. No wonder Master of Featherflight Pavilion and Sea-Calmer Path Master are willing to follow his lead, even after attaining the Path Lord [a realm denoting mastery over a profound cultivation path] realm."

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

Sage Lord Dorian nodded, saying nothing more.

He rose to his feet and spoke, "Our duties in the Eastern Sea [the vast ocean to the east of the continent] do not permit a long absence. We shall take our leave for today and meet with you all again another time."

"Then we bid you both a safe journey."

"..."

Long River Path Lord descended with Kael Chen before the surging Long River [a legendary, spiritually potent river]. His expression grave, he stood with his hands clasped behind his back. "My earlier words about suppressing you within the Long River to cleanse your demonic nature were not spoken lightly," he stated solemnly.

"With your foundational talent, breaking through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core realm, a major milestone in cultivation] would not be difficult in the future."

"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 consumed by that demonic heart, becoming nothing but a puppet for the Outer Realm Demon God [malevolent entities from beyond this world]."

Kael Chen listened in silence. It seemed he had long anticipated the Long River Path Lord's words.

He was exceptionally calm at this moment. After a long silence, he finally asked, "I humbly request your guidance, Senior."

Long River Path Lord nodded and continued with his usual composure, "Given the current circumstances, you have only two paths forward."

"The first is to use the Long River Waters [the primordial waters of the ancestral river, possessing immense purifying power] to continuously scour your physical body and soul, thoroughly cleansing the demonic nature from within you."

"The second is to completely comprehend the Demonic Path [a profound cultivation method that harnesses demonic energies], then undergo a metamorphosis from your demonic physique to birth an Immortal Embryo [the nascent form of an immortal's core], thereby achieving the 'Supreme Path Fruit' [the pinnacle manifestation of one's cultivated path] of Unity of Immortal and Demon [a legendary state of harmony between immortal and demonic essences]. With this, you can break through to become a 'Path Fruit Immortal' [an immortal whose power is rooted in a perfected Path Fruit]."

At this point, Long River Path Lord shook his head. "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 Path Fruit [the crystallized essence of a cultivator's comprehended Dao] born of Unity of Immortal and Demon. The Path Fruit they condense would be considered 'peerless' even among Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and attained longevity and power]."

"Such existences are highly likely to advance to become Earth Immortal Patriarch [a venerable immortal whose power is anchored to the earth], and it is not impossible for them to even break through to the realm of a Celestial Immortal Great Power [an immortal of immense power who resides in the celestial realms]. Yet, this path is exceedingly difficult. For a million years within the Purple Seal Realm [a vast and ancient cultivation world], no one has succeeded."

"We should take the first path. Using the boundless Water Essence Power [the fundamental, purifying energy inherent to water] of the Eastern Barrens Ancestral River [a legendary, ancient river flowing through the desolate eastern lands] to scour you day and night, perhaps after ten Sixty-Year Cycle [a cycle of sixty years, a significant unit of time in fate and cultivation], we can thoroughly cleanse the demonic nature, and even the demonic heart, from within you."

"..."

Within the Three Veins Ancient Domain [an ancient, mystical region defined by three converging spiritual veins].

After bidding farewell to Sage Lord Dorian and Surging Wave Sword Immortal, Eldrin Chen presided over the remainder of the Immortal Alliance Grand Assembly. It was only after three months of such busywork that he finally concluded these myriad affairs.

Thereafter, he returned to Spirit Isle Lake and entered seclusion, focusing on cultivation to increase his cultivation base.

One day, emerging from his meditative state and feeling the restlessness that follows prolonged stillness, Eldrin Chen sought out his three wives. "Back when we were in the Southern Ridge Cultivation World, I had intended to pay our respects at the resting place of Senior Eastern Sovereign," he began.

"But matters of breaking through in cultivation and the advancement of the Immortal Sword caused further delay."

"Now, more than two Sixty-Year Cycle 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. "Senior Eastern Sovereign gave his life for the Purple Seal Realm and was the guardian and mentor to Imperial Sovereign Jiang. It is only right that we pay our respects."

"Then let us depart."

Exquisite Jiang also gave a solemn nod, a look of profound respect gracing her features.

Early the next morning, the four of them made their preparations, gathered several precious items for the rite, and set their course for Eastern Sovereign Mountain. This chapter appears courtesy of audio-novel.com.