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Chapter 1438 - Chapter 1438 The Path to Heavenly Immortal, Setting Out for Zhongzhou (Part 1)

Chapter 1438: The Path to Heavenly Immortal, Setting Out for Zhongzhou (Part 1) Chapter 1438: The Path to Heavenly Immortal, Setting Out for Zhongzhou (Part 1) Editor: Henyee Translations A few days after the grand ceremony, the massive crowds gradually dispersed from the Rogue Cultivator Alliance’s territory.

Countless cultivators from all directions, having come to witness the splendor of the Earth Immortal level, left with their hearts full, satisfied beyond measure.

This time, they had not only seen multiple Earth Immortals gathered togetheraEUR”an event rare beyond wordsaEUR”but they also witnessed an Earth Immortal-level battle where Jiang Chengxuan subdued a monstrous calamity beast.

Just witnessing such a feat would be a lifelong memory for many, something to boast about forever.

Moreover, those who came to the Alliance received resources as a token of appreciation, modest yet valuable enough to support their cultivation for a while.

With this, the Alliance’s reputation in Xizhou would undoubtedly reach unprecedented heights.

As news of this grand event spread throughout Xizhou, the Rogue Cultivator Alliance itself returned to a rare calm.

After millennia of facing calamity, with their cultivation advanced and the disaster averted, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan finally enjoyed a peaceful reprieve.

After the ceremony, the couple found delight in traveling across Xizhou, exchanging insights on immortal practices and taking in the region’s scenic beauty.

One day, following a visit to the Heavenly Dragon Merchant Association, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan traveled to the summit of a mountain along the western border of Xizhou.

In the thick, swirling immortal mists, cold air surged, and a pervasive stillness filled the atmosphere.

This place marked the border with other realms and had been within the disaster’s reach not long ago.

While Xizhou’s calamity energy had dissipated over the past thousand years, remnants of destructive force lingered here, filling them with a sense of foreboding.

“The calamity that swept through the immortal realms was truly terrifying,” Jiang Chengxuan murmured, gazing into the distance.

“If not for the fortunate turn that allowed us to suppress it, the Immortal Realm would likely still be in ruin, with few survivors left.” Having absorbed the embryonic Heavenly Cave from the manifestation of the strange tree, Jiang Chengxuan now understood much more about the calamity’s origins and depth.

“If, as you say, each of the five regions harbored a strange tree to nourish a Heavenly Cave embryo, with a final convergence in the calamity’s end stage, then the Immortal Realm would indeed have faced true annihilation,” Shen Ruyan commented, her eyes distant, her voice tinged with awe and lingering fear.

She was reflecting on the revelations Jiang Chengxuan had shared with her.

According to him, the five immortal realmsaEUR”North, South, East, West, and CenteraEUR”each held an embodiment of the strange tree.

These beings leached away the realms’ energies, absorbing every Dao law they could, each nurturing a Heavenly Cave embryo with the aim of defying the natural order and stepping into forbidden realms.

Yet in Xizhou, things had taken an unexpected turn.

Under Jiang Chengxuan’s guidance, the region’s defenses held firm, and the combined resistance of all its immortals helped slay the strange tree and claim its embryonic Heavenly Cave for themselves.

Though the other realms faced ever-worsening calamities, missing the Western core thwarted any chance of reversing the natural order.

Thus, the disaster that had nearly destroyed the Immortal Realm had mysteriously faded away, marking the beginning of widespread chaos across the lands.

Only Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan knew the true cause.

“That the will of the calamity could devise such complex schemes, turning all life into mere pieces on its board, is incredibly ominous,” Jiang Chengxuan mused, a serious look in his eyes.

He understood that this was only the surface, the tip of the iceberg.

Somewhere in the shadows, a force was orchestrating these events.

“The path of the Dao is vast and profound, full of unfathomable mysteries.

Only true strength can forge a path through it all,” he continued, unshaken and resolute, his eyes blazing with determination to seek and uncover the truth of whatever lay behind the calamity.

Shen Ruyan, too, felt renewed resolve.

“With great risk comes great opportunity,” she said, smiling as her beautiful eyes sparkled.

“After all, haven’t we gained just as much as we’ve endured?” Indeed, the calamity had brought peril, yet it had also granted the Rogue Cultivator Alliance and the two of them opportunities of tremendous value.

She had crossed the threshold into Earth Immortal, while Jiang Chengxuan himself had reached a realm nearing the pinnacle of perfection.

“I’ve recently felt a spark of insight into the Heavenly Immortal level,” Jiang Chengxuan said, his eyes alight.

“It’s time to start gathering what I need to make the leap.” Shen Ruyan’s surprise turned to joy.

“You, my husband, truly stand unmatched among the world’s prodigies,” she exclaimed with excitement.

“If that’s the case, then we must pursue whatever rare treasures are needed for you to advance at any cost.” “A Heavenly Immortal appearing after millions of yearsaEUR”oh, how I wish to see it with my own eyes!” She seemed lighter as she spoke, and her gaze softened with pride and admiration.

Jiang Chengxuan took her hand with a fond smile, playfully saying, “Your wish is my command, my lady.” They laughed together, filling the mountain peak with the warmth of their shared joy.

“To achieve Heavenly Immortal,” he mused, “the first step will be refining my cultivation furtheraEUR”strengthening my immortal body, Dao laws, and inner sanctum.”