NOVEL NEXT Chapter 38: The Purple Abode
However, the appearance of Wang Heng was too sudden. For several epochs, the Wang Family's Immortal King had not borne a child, but ten years ago, a son was suddenly born, overshadowing Wang Yue entirely.
Since then, the family's resources began to tilt towards him. With diminished conditions, the strength of the Wang family’s sideline members and Wang Yue himself naturally did not favor Wang Heng.
Nevertheless, with an Immortal King present, the sideline members dared not take any excessive actions.
“Someday, I will be the one at the pinnacle,” Wang Yue muttered to himself, turning to leave.
This time, he was also on the list of invitees for a trip to the South Sea, about to depart immediately.
Even though he wished to surpass Wang Heng, it was unrealistic.
Just the Nine-headed Supreme Heavenly Horse carriage alone was beyond his qualifications to ride.
Moreover, overshadowing Wang Heng could very likely spark internal conflict, bringing disaster upon himself and causing unnecessary trouble.
"Booming!"
After the departure of the Supreme Pegasus, yet another brilliant streak of light cut across the sky, following closely behind.
The Purple Bamboo Grove of the South Sea is an ethereal abode, perched over the vast expanse of the South Sea—a retreat for a female True Immortal.
Since ancient times, it has been a famous scene of immortal beauty, frequently visited by True Immortals and hosting gatherings of prodigious talents.
Here, the endless and boundless azure sea spreads out like a finely carved jade, crystalline and radiant, with swirling white mist that stirs the immortal aura, enveloping the sea in a celestial paradise-like vista.
Veiled in the depths of the mist grows clusters of purple bamboo, all rooted firmly in the azure sea. Each stalk is robust and lush, towering like a mountain.
Their roots anchor in the seabed, with most of the bamboo extending above the sea surface. Despite raging winds and mighty waves, the majestic purple bamboo stand unwavering.
Looking around, the purple bamboo gleams, as if cast from purple gold, each segment gleaming brilliantly. The leaves are dense, flowing with a hazy purple glow, ethereal aura diffusing everywhere, painting a magnificent sight that captivates the soul.
On usual days, the Purple Bamboo Grove of the South Sea is silent and tranquil, nearly devoid of human presence, as this is the secluded domain of the True Immortal, demanding reverent awe from the living beings of this realm.
Yet now, this place was teeming with excitement. The heavens above were no longer a clear blue sky; instead, trails of light streaked across the firmament like meteors.
These were the flying lights of cultivators, each varying in color and aura, yet all with the same objective — they had been invited to attend the gathering of prodigies.
The gathered beings were divided into several zones based on their realms, raising their cups in toasts, exchanging pleasantries, and visibly enjoying themselves with smiles and engaging conversations.
These beings were no ordinary folks; each exuded an ethereal aura, appearing as though they were not of this world. Their every word and gesture contained the profound truths of the universe, often sparking celestial flowers and golden lotus blossoms wherever they debated the Dao. This divinity and serenity pervaded the environment, even among the younger attendees.
Not only were the assembled beings conversing and discussing the Dao, but they were also keenly observing the continuous influx of cultivators arriving.
Suddenly, the color of the distant azure sky transformed dramatically. It was as if a purple aura surged from afar, rapidly covering the sky and earth, swiftly spreading over hundreds of thousands of miles.
“That is... the Purple Qi from the east. It signifies the arrival of those from the Purple Abode.”
A middle-aged man resembling a Taoist spoke, eyes filled with reverence.
As of now, an impending Immortal King resides within the abode, whose power is exceedingly formidable and renowned across the ancient realms, a force no faction can ignore.
The phenomenon that occurs upon their arrival is strikingly evident, characterized by the arrival of purple energy from the east. Whenever such an occurrence manifests, it signifies that a cultivator from the Purple Abode has arrived.
The stronger the visiting cultivator from the Purple Abode, the wider the spread of this purple energy. Currently, a dense wave of it is sweeping across the sky, covering hundreds of thousands of miles of the firmament. With such a grandiose display, the crowd understands that those arriving must be among the most powerful beings of the Purple Abode.
Before long, the individuals from the Purple Abode arrived, traveling directly in a grand purple celestial vessel, crossing over the towering purple bamboo forest and heading deeper into the celestial manor.
People gazed upwards, their eyes filled with awe upon witnessing the beings standing on the purple vessel.
Leading the group on the purple vessel is an elder, whose hair and beard are white; he is regarded as the mightiest in the Purple Abode, a nearly immortal king known for his formidable strength. Although he seldom takes action now, he has left countless legends scattered across the ancient world.
No one anticipated that this ultimate decision-maker of the Purple Abode would personally attend this grand event.
"Even the quasi-immortal king of the Purple Abode has arrived. It seems the rumors of the Immortal King attending aren't unfounded after all. This might just be the perfect opportunity for me to break through my bottleneck," a being mused, excitement evident in their eyes.
"Hmm? Who is that? So young yet standing behind the quasi-immortal king, their status must be extraordinary. How come I haven't seen them on the stone tablet?" someone noted, observing a youth of extraordinary demeanor, exuding a mysterious aura like an abyss, standing behind the Purple Abode's quasi-immortal king on the purple vessel.
"It's quite normal," someone remarked. "The rankings on the stone tablet don't tell the whole story. Many prominent figures prefer not to let their offspring appear on the tablet too early, fearing it might damage their confidence.
Typically, they keep them hidden for a while until the right moment comes to introduce them to the world.
It seems the Purple Abode is one such case. That young boy is a peerless genius kept in obscurity. His name hasn't appeared on the tablet before, and this gathering is likely the starting point of his journey into the world. Perhaps we are fortunate enough to witness the rise of an unparalleled genius."
"There have been long-standing rumors about the Purple Abode's supreme ancient seed, the Chaos Origin Purple Qi Seed, selecting a prodigy after many years.
This invincible seed, dormant through the ages, has finally found its perfect match.
The Chaos Origin Purple Qi, synonymous with invincibility, is about to shake the ancient realm once again," a Supreme Sovereign said with a look of astonishment.
In the vast historical river of the ancient realm, the Chaos Origin Purple Qi Seed has repeatedly stirred colossal waves.
Each time it emerges, it signifies the rise of an invincible figure.
Throughout this history, the Purple Abode has maintained a low profile, appearing and disappearing mysteriously.
After the untimely demise of each holder of the Chaos Origin Purple Qi Seed, the Purple Abode always manages to locate the lost seed and bring it back, waiting for the next chosen one.
People have no idea how they accurately find the lost seed, and even imitation is powerless. Over time, the Chaos Origin Purple Qi Seed has become universally acknowledged as the seed of the Purple Abode.
However, this invincible ancient seed has extremely stringent conditions and standards for choosing its host, often selecting a being only after a very long interval.
In this era, a significant amount of time has passed since the last appearance of the Chaos Origin Purple Qi Seed, and the moment has arrived again for it to reign supreme in the world.