Chapter 914 : The Pinnacle of Immortal Aspiration

"Heavenly Immortal Paragon…" [the supreme pinnacle of immortal cultivation]

Upon hearing this, Taibai Jiang could not help but reveal a look of profound yearning.

Though he prided himself as a rare, peerless Heaven's Chosen within the Purple Realm, his greatest aspiration was still no more than reaching the Ascension to Immortality Realm.

Even that single step of Ascend to Immortal Eternity was as difficult as scaling the heavens for him, its hope vanishingly slim, let alone the legendary realms of Earth Immortal or even Heaven Immortal.

One must understand that an Earth Immortal, who opens and creates a world, is a supreme existence on the level of a world-founding Ancient Ancestor, one who can establish their own lineage and be revered as a patriarch even among Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality].

The Heaven Immortal is the ultimate pinnacle among Immortal, a great power of supreme status even within the Immortal Realm. Throughout the endless ages of the Purple Realm, among the countless Immortal who have ascended, none besides the Purple Immortal Lord have ever achieved this.

Thinking of this, Taibai Jiang drew a deep breath and said, "If Eldrin, the Ancient Ancestor truly can break through to the Heaven Immortal realm, perhaps the Purple Realm will no longer need to fear the covetous gazes of others."

"At that time, the Dao Marker [a metaphysical anchor for a realm's existence] of the Purple Realm might be firmly anchored once more. The Immortal Ancient Ancestor of our various sects could also relocate to the Purple Realm again, leaving a wisp of their legacy for our descendants."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Qingyi also nodded in agreement. The path to immortality was incomparably arduous; this road was, by its very nature, one of defying the heavens.

For a cultivator to rely on myself [one's own] power to cross this step was no different from trying to climb to the sky—a near-impossible feat. Only a rare few, whose talent could startle the immortals themselves, could rely on myself to achieve the breakthrough. For the best reading experience, visit *audio-novel.com*.

Moreover, if an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and achieved eternal life] master or elder is willing to spare no expense in their support, and the junior disciple proves to be sufficiently capable, then the possibility of that junior attaining immortality is greatly increased.

Having pondered this, Xuan Qingyi shook her head once more and said, "But achieving the Heaven Immortal [the highest tier of immortal, one with heaven and earth] realm is far from easy. This path is by no means guaranteed to be smooth sailing."

"Let us not even speak of the trials beyond the Immortal realm. Merely the impending tribulation facing the Purple Realm [a specific, vast cultivation world or plane of existence] is, for Eldrin, the Ancient Ancestor, a path fraught with hardship."

"Indeed."

Taibai Jiang also sighed, then nodded in agreement. "To prevent the leakage of information, that Extraterrestrial Demon God [a powerful demonic entity originating from beyond this world] used a supreme treasure of the Demonic Path [the collective forces and practices of demonic cultivation] to completely seal off the Purple Realm. This act can be described as severing heaven from earth, cutting off the Purple Realm's path of ascension for its Immortal."

"Even if Senior Eldrin, the Abyss were to Ascend to Immortal Eternity [complete the final breakthrough to achieve true immortality] within this world, he would still be unable to summon the guiding Immortal Light to ascend to the Immortal Realm [the higher plane where true immortals reside]. He must first slay that Extraterrestrial Demon God and shatter the blockade formed by the Demonic Path's supreme treasure before he can ascend."

The whispered exchange between a True Dragon [a primordial, supremely powerful dragon, the apex of draconic beings] born from the purest essence of the Yi Wood Azure Dragon [a specific, legendary azure dragon associated with the Wood element] and a peerless Heaven's Chosen [a genius blessed by heaven, destined for greatness] of the Sword Dao [the profound path and art of the sword] from the Central Continent [the central, most prosperous landmass] carried a weight that made the nearby Demon-Slaying Daoist [a Daoist renowned for slaying demons] listen with growing gravity.

These secrets were known only to some of the Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a cultivator who has formed their Nascent Soul, a powerful entity] within the Purple Realm, and to the inheritors of the most elite Dao Lord Sacred Land [a sacred place or sect founded by a powerful Dao Lord].

His own knowledge and experience, inherited merely from a True Lord [a powerful cultivator, often a master of a realm] lineage, paled in comparison to that of a successor from such an elite Dao Lord Sacred Land.

Hearing these secrets for the first time caused his expression to grow increasingly somber.

Concerning the Extraterrestrial Demon God [a malevolent entity from beyond the known cosmos], in the face of such a cataclysmic tribulation, even Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a supreme cultivator whose soul has taken nascent form] are but mere pawns upon the board.

Even if Dao Lord Eldrin were to Ascend to Immortal Eternity [achieve the ultimate transcendence and become an immortal], he could not recline aloof in the Nine Heavens Above [the highest celestial realms] and watch idly. He must still enter the fray, fight a battle unto death, and only by surviving this tribulation could he ascend and depart.

"The path of immortality is arduous, as difficult as scaling the heavens themselves!"

Demon-Slaying Daoist murmured these words, yet could not help but feel concern for Dao Lord Eldrin.

At that very moment, a soft, resonant hum echoed through the void. Demon-Slaying Daoist instinctively looked up.

There, upon the summit of Clear Source Mountain, a Verdant Lotus [a mystical lotus plant symbolizing purity and enlightenment] had taken root and manifested from the Daoist Assembly Ground [a sacred gathering place for cultivators]. Before his eyes, it visibly transformed into a Lotus Platform [a platform formed from solidified spiritual lotus energy, used for meditation and ascension].

Then, motes of immortal light coalesced, taking the form of a man in White Robe who appeared seated upon the Lotus Platform.

The newcomer's White Robe was pristine as snow, his countenance divine, his posture tall and graceful. His eyes held the depth of abysses and the light of stars, while wisps of immortal mist coiled around his form.

In that instant, Demon-Slaying Daoist felt as if the figure before him was akin to an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality]. Merely by sitting there in repose, he exuded an aura of transcendent grace, utterly detached from the mundane world.

"This junior pays his respects to the Ancient Ancestor."

After a moment of profound silence, the assembled True Lords [powerful cultivators at the Nascent Soul realm] promptly prostrated themselves, each speaking with utmost reverence.

Eldrin, the Ancient Ancestor accepted their obeisance with serene composure. Only after the ritual of respect was complete did Eldrin Chen gesture with a raised hand and say, "All of you, rise."

"We thank the Ancient Ancestor."

Watching as everyone stood, their faces alight with fervent excitement, Eldrin Chen gave a slight, approving nod.

Those who had attended this lecture numbered over three thousand Nascent Soul True Lords alone, while the remaining Golden Core and Purple Mansion Cultivators were nearly countless.

Among these three thousand True Lords, more than one hundred were at the Half-Step Primordial Spirit stage. The foremost row of over ten individuals were each bearers of a Nascent Soul Seed [a nascent spiritual core with the potential to grow into a full Primordial Spirit]. Read, share, and discuss at AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.

Among these, Taibai Jiang, Xuan Qingyi, Peng the Roc Scion, the Demon-Slaying Daoist, and Soren the Heart-Seer stood out as the most exceptional.

While others merely held the *possibility* of breaking through to the Primordial Spirit realm, Eldrin Chen sensed that these five were far more likely to cultivate to at least the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage, perhaps even achieving realms beyond Nascent Soul Great Perfection.

Of this group, Taibai Jiang had comprehended the Great White Sword Intent [a supreme, pure, and devastating sword concept] even before entering the Primordial Spirit realm. His talent was in no way inferior to that of the Wavestrider Sword Immortal, marking him as a Sword Dao [the Way of the Sword] Heaven's Chosen who could truly rival Lin Tianqi.

Xuan Qingyi was a direct disciple of Ancestor Black Tortoise, while Peng the Roc Scion was the trueborn heir of Peng the Roc Demon Sage. Both possessed the exceedingly rare Mythical Immortal Seed constitution, granting them immense confidence in their future ascent to the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage realm and beyond.

Demon-Slaying Daoist [a title for a cultivator renowned for vanquishing demons] was someone Eldrin Chen had rescued by chance in years past. This man's innate talent was originally quite ordinary, yet who could have foreseen that he would first descend into demonic cultivation, only to later achieve a profound and complete enlightenment and emerge from it? Such a circumstance is exceedingly rare in this world.

Longgu the Daoist, an Ancient Ancestor [a venerable, long-lived progenitor of a cultivation lineage] of the Demonic Path [a collective term for practitioners of unorthodox, often malevolent, cultivation arts] within the Purple Realm [a vast and mystical region within the cultivation world], once trod this very path. Regrettably, he was never able to attain that state of ultimate, thorough enlightenment. This failure trapped him at the Nascent Soul Sixth Layer [the sixth stage of the Nascent Soul cultivation realm], preventing any further advancement and ultimately leading to his demise amidst a heavenly tribulation.

Regardless, the fact that Demon-Slaying Daoist has comprehended and penetrated this Dao [the fundamental principle or path] suggests his future prospects are likely boundless.

Compared to the others, Soren the Heart-Seer displayed only the potential for the Golden Core [the third major realm of cultivation, where spiritual energy condenses into a solid core] in his youth, far less dazzling than his peers. His breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest essence of a cultivator's being] resulted merely in the formation of an Earthly Dao Nascent Soul [a type of Nascent Soul foundation aligned with earthly principles, considered of middling quality].

However, after attaining enlightenment in the Dustless Dao Heart Realm [a state of spiritual cultivation where the practitioner's Dao heart becomes flawless and impervious to worldly distractions], his Dao heart became nearly immaculate, making it exceedingly difficult for external matters to disturb his mental state. This drastically reduces the likelihood of failure during realm breakthroughs.

Thus, although his foundation may seem somewhat lacking, once he breaks through to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the cultivation realm centered on nurturing the Primordial Spirit], he can compensate for most of that deficiency. His future achievements will likely reach at least the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage [the advanced phase of the Primordial Spirit realm].

"Five seeds capable of reaching the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage... it seems our Purple Realm will have worthy successors," Eldrin Chen mused with satisfaction, these thoughts flashing through his mind in the span of a lightning bolt.

Retracting his gaze, he then spoke, his voice resonating with authority: "I am Eldrin, the Abyss [a title denoting Eldrin Chen's profound and unfathomable nature], having trod the path of cultivation for over two thousand five hundred years. Today, I impart the Dao upon this Verdant Chariot Mountain [a sacred mountain site], yet there are matters which must be clarified beforehand."

"My purpose in lecturing on the Dao is solely to illuminate the path ahead for all beings of the Purple Realm and to strengthen the power of its myriad cultivator clans and sects," he declared. "This is so we may stand united against the impending Abyssal Demon Tribulation [a cataclysmic event prophesied to involve a great invasion from demonic abyssal realms]."

"Each of you, young friends, are the finest talents of your generation within the Purple Realm [a mystical realm of cultivation]. Today, by coming to listen to this discourse on the Dao [the fundamental principle or path], you may all gain some insight."

"However..."

Eldrin Chen paused at this point, his expression turning grave as he continued solemnly: "However, if any of you, after hearing this discourse, should use the insights gained today to commit acts that enrage both heaven and mortals—such as the blood sacrifice of living beings—"

"Then, even if you flee to the very Horizon's End [a legendary, distant place], I, this humble one, will assuredly not show leniency." Discover more cultivation stories at audio-novel.com (official site).