Eternal Tale

Chapter 350: Longevity Register

Brother Ox lay quietly on the ground, letting out a few grumbling moos. However, when he caught Sister Crane’s worried glance, he returned a reassuring look. It was clear that the bond between him and Chen Xun was one of playful camaraderie—something Sister Crane had yet to fully understand.

Just as Sister Crane settled onto the stone platform to begin reading, an overwhelming wave of pressure descended upon them. Spiritual energy surged like a tidal wave, flooding the area from all directions.

Their expressions tensed as they turned toward the source of the disturbance—Xiao Chi’s secluded cultivation site.

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Roar!!!

The ancient forest trembled as a terrifying roar echoed through the trees. The fiery light of a flameglow ancient lion’s divine soul illuminated the canopy, roaring at the heavens. Its fiery glow blanketed the sky, its aura exuding unrivaled majesty.

For a moment, the lion’s presence seemed capable of shaking the sun, moon, and stars from their orbits—a true king had awakened!

Half an hour later, the overwhelming aura of the breakthrough began to dissipate. A majestic, two-hundred-foot-tall crimson lion with radiant flames stood proudly in the forest. Its domineering stance exuded an aura of invincibility, banishing all malice.

Its sharp eyes and commanding presence radiated authority and indifference. Waves of spiritual energy rippled through its flaming mane as it let out a resonant roar, its mighty figure striding forward with an unshakable aura.

This was no ordinary red lion—this was a Deity Transformation Realm Flameglow Ancient Lion. Such a powerful entity, capable of living for six millennia, had never before emerged in Chen Xun’s small domain.

Chen Xun and his companions watched in awe, their amazement unhidden. But then, the lion’s sharp, imposing gaze shifted, gradually softening into something sly and mischievous.

Its immense body began shrinking until it was no larger than a common dog, its cultivation level rapidly declining to the Foundation Establishment stage. Now a scruffy and unremarkable mutt-like creature, its glorious mane seemed tangled and lackluster.

“Brother Xun! Brother Ox! Sister Crane! I broke through!” Xiao Chi yelped, his excitement palpable. He darted toward them, his voice high-pitched with joy. “Brother Xun, I did it! I broke through!”

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Under the ancient tree, Chen Xun wore a satisfied smile. After so many years, Xiao Chi’s breakthrough was a moment of triumph. They had only just arrived in this vast world, and the last thing he wanted was to lose a family member to the passage of time.

Brother Ox and Sister Crane rushed forward, their excitement overflowing. They spoke animatedly, and Sister Crane even gifted Xiao Chi a spirit flower she had picked earlier. Xiao Chi carefully placed it in his “secret stash,” treating it like a priceless treasure.

Chen Xun, standing silently beneath the ancient tree, watched them with warmth in his eyes. A rare sense of peace settled over him—the vastness of the world no longer seemed so intimidating.

When the group gathered before Chen Xun, Xiao Chi’s eager gaze met his. Without a word, the sentiment was clear.

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“Xiao Chi, I have an important decision to share.”

“Brother Xun, please tell me!”

“I once considered naming Sister Crane ‘Eastern Crane Spirit,’ but upon learning she was a girl, I changed my mind.” Chen Xun sighed, retrieving the “family register.” “I decided to give her the surname Southern Palace. Now, I bestow upon you the treasured name Northern Abyss.”

Xiao Chi’s eyes widened, his paw resting on Chen Xun’s sleeve. “Brother Xun, isn’t this a bit sudden?”

“Haha, do you know the meaning of ‘Northern Abyss’?” Chen Xun’s tone was full of profound mystery. “Northern Abyss represents water, complementing your fiery nature perfectly. It signifies balance, resilience, and boundless fortune.”

His voice grew solemn. “Northern Abyss Scarlet Lion—a name that symbolizes my recognition of you. Today, you are no longer just our little brother. You are our Fourth Brother.”

“Xiao Chi!”

“Brother Xun!”

Chen Xun’s gaze hardened as he declared, “I, Dao Patriarch Chen Xun, inscribe your name into the Eternal Longevity Register. Let the heavens and earth bear witness, let the ages remember: you are now immortalized!”

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A sudden and majestic force descended upon the land. Suspended in mid-air, the Eternal Longevity Register shone with divine light as the power of the five elements surged around it. Glowing inscriptions and ancient patterns began to form, each stroke imbued with an eternal significance that only Brother Ox could decipher.

The register held but a few names:

1. Chen Xun.
2. Western Gate Black Ox.
3. Southern Palace Crane Spirit.
4. Northern Abyss Scarlet Lion.
5. Boundary-Crossing Vessel.

“Moo, moo~~” Brother Ox’s eyes glistened with emotion as he summoned an incense burner. Xiao Chi, quick on the uptake, did the same and prostrated himself before the Dao Patriarch.

Sister Crane stood frozen, wide-eyed as she stared at the glowing register. Her voice trembled as she cried out and hurriedly joined in, fumbling with an incense burner handed to her by Brother Ox.

Closing her eyes tightly, she whispered fervently, “Big Brother is amazing… Big Brother, please bless me… Big Brother, please don’t scold me anymore…”

Chen Xun, hearing her innocent pleas, nearly lost his composure. For a moment, his stoic demeanor wavered.

The ceremony continued. Winds roared, spiritual energy surged, and the five-elemental power hummed with an overwhelming resonance. When the ritual concluded, Chen Xun sealed the register with a restriction, restoring peace to the land.

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“Enough,” Chen Xun said with a calm smile, lowering his hand. “That’s it.”

His companions, however, remained devoutly kneeling. Chen Xun furrowed his brow and barked, “That’s enough! Get up!”

“Moo?”

“Haha, Big Brother!”

“Oh? Brother Xun?”

They scrambled to their feet, still brimming with heartfelt gratitude. Xiao Chi’s normally playful expression held a hint of newfound determination. The ritual seemed to have strengthened his resolve.

Chen Xun adjusted his robes, lovingly crafted by Sister Crane, and straightened his posture.

Just as Xiao Chi opened his mouth to speak, his expression froze. The group’s demeanor instantly shifted. A suffocating aura emanated from each of them, their previously relaxed forms now exuding the presence of formidable warriors.

Far away, the sky trembled. A massive spatial storm erupted, and a foreboding hum filled the air—not the sound of a teleportation array.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

In a flash, the group reappeared atop the ancient tree, gazing intently toward the disturbance. Their eyes reflected shock and caution as the distant heavens twisted and warped.

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Five colossal vessels emerged, their sheer size overwhelming. The spiritual energy they displaced surged like tidal waves, shaking the heavens and earth.

Even the mighty Boundary-Crossing Vessel paled in comparison—a mere speck beside these leviathans. The vast and intricate cultivation civilization of the Taiyi Great World had finally revealed its awe-inspiring grandeur to Chen Xun and his companions, leaving them feeling small and insignificant.