Luo Tian Immortal Domain.
This realm was one of the nine great immortal domains, divided into three vast regions:
- Grand Luo Tian!
- Three Thousand Dao States!
- Abyssal Realm!
Each region held equal prestige, spanning expanses so vast they seemed limitless, teeming with lifeforms as numerous as the stars in the sky.
Grand Luo Tian, the domain of the Eternal Chu Family.
It stood as an ancient lineage of immortals, a pinnacle of everlasting power.
In the annals of history, their ancestors had birthed Immortal Kings, marking their lineage as one of the most formidable in all of Luo Tian Immortal Domain.
Now, at the Chu Family's arena.
A scene unfolded that was beyond ordinary comprehension: auspicious signs filled the air, celestial sounds resonated, and intricate runes interlaced in patterns of profound meaning.
Elders of the Chu Family, beings of unparalleled strength and wisdom, were imparting esoteric teachings. Such gatherings were rare, likened to celestial banquets of enlightenment.
Below them.
Tens of thousands of disciples sat cross-legged, their bodies enveloped in radiant auras, deeply immersed in contemplation.
Each disciple bore the mark of the Eternal Chu Family, heirs to an inheritance spanning epochs, their very blood infused with the essence of immortality.
To earn a place here was no small feat; it required exceptional prowess, extraordinary talent, or perhaps the blessing of the elders who had weathered countless millennia.
Suddenly!
A deafening roar reverberated through the heavens.
It startled even the most seasoned among them.
"What's happening?"
As a clan of immortals, the Eternal Chu Family wielded celestial weapons that governed their fortunes and upheld cosmic laws. Natural phenomena like thunderclaps were exceedingly rare.
This thunder, however, was no ordinary occurrence.
Could it be...?
Immortal energy swirled—a manifestation of Immortal Thunder, yet of an uncommon intensity.
This piqued their interest more than any prior spectacle, for Immortal Thunder was a phenomenon seldom witnessed even within the venerable halls of the Eternal Chu Family.
"Has another prodigy broken through? Or perhaps an ancient ancestor?"
Speculation buzzed through the ranks.
Yet, at the Chu Family's arena, brows furrowed in confusion. The Immortal Thunder had struck directly above them.
"It must be one among us who triggered this."
"Who could it be?"
"There's no need to hide. Step forward."
The senior elder above spoke with a benevolent smile. Such occurrences were auspicious signs in their eyes, heralding the emergence of potential successors.
But as his voice echoed, no one stepped forward.
"Hmm?"
The senior elder's expression darkened slightly. Something was amiss.
With a flick of his divine consciousness, he sought out the elusive culprit.
"Hmm?"
Yet, moments later, his brow furrowed again.
"The Nameless Immortal Stone?"
His gaze pierced the veil of reality, fixing upon a colossal stone of celestial jade that shimmered ethereally in the void.
This Nameless Immortal Stone had been discovered eons ago by an ancient ancestor and brought back to the Eternal Chu Family with great reverence.
Legend had it that:
"This stone shares a destiny with our Chu Family!"
Since then, the Nameless Immortal Stone had stood sentinel above the Chu Family's arena for countless millennia, an enduring symbol of their lineage.
Despite its age, it had remained inert, its surface betraying no hint of its celestial origins.
And yet now, it emitted a palpable aura.
"The Immortal Thunder... it emanates from the Nameless Immortal Stone."
The senior elder's keen senses detected a subtle increase in the stone's enigmatic power.
Something within stirred as if on the cusp of awakening.
"This...!"
His eyes narrowed, fixated intently.
Deep within, a sense of anticipation stirred—an inkling that something extraordinary might soon come to pass.
Boom!!
Once more, thunder roared across the heavens.
A wave of shock rippled through the onlookers.
Above, the sky transformed into a sea of thunderclouds, suffused with immortal energy.
Bang!
A bolt of lightning descended, obliterating the celestial patterns and anomalies that adorned the Chu Family's arena.
Such dominance!
As if to proclaim:
"With my presence, your feeble manifestations shall cease!"
Simultaneously, across the Eternal Chu Family, countless members were roused from their reveries.
Even those in seclusion emerged from their sanctums, their brows furrowed in consternation yet tinged with curiosity.
"What is happening?"
They beheld a sky veiled in immortal thunderclouds, casting an ethereal glow across the entire domain.
The radiance of immortal thunder painted their faces with an otherworldly hue.
"Oh, I'm frightened. The child next door has begun to weep uncontrollably."
"Hmm?"
Several elders furrowed their brows, perturbed by the rarity of such phenomena.
Zoom!
Zoom!!
Figures darted forth from ancient sanctums, soaring towards the Chu Family's arena to witness the unfolding spectacle.
Boom!
Amidst the tumult, another thunderclap resounded.
It struck the Nameless Immortal Stone atop the Chu Family's arena like a descending Kunpeng, its impact akin to a small mountain crashing down.
Under the gaze of the assembled multitude.
Simultaneously, shards of the Nameless Immortal Stone plummeted in various directions, perilously close to unsuspecting bystanders.
"Clear the way!"
Not only that, but fragments of the Nameless Immortal Stone scattered widely, their weight akin to a thousand catties, capable of inflicting grievous harm.
"Something has emerged!"
The senior elder atop the arena was the first to discern the anomaly, his eyes alight with fervent anticipation.
"What... could this be?"
A celestial treasure?
Hope brimmed in his heart, his gaze fixed upon the luminous aura enveloping the fallen shards of the Nameless Immortal Stone.
In the midst of the immortal radiance, a golden luminescence shimmered forth.
A profound and potent aura of immortality pervaded the air.
"This... is Immortal Essence!!"
Two more elders hurried to the scene, their hearts pounding with anticipation.
...
Uh!
Meanwhile, within the Immortal Essence, Chu Wuchen stretched lazily.
He awoke.
Instinctively, he rubbed his eyes, his mind swirling with vivid recollections, as if the events of the past were but a dream.
"What's going on now?"
He blinked, surveying his surroundings.
Boom!
Suddenly.
A formidable force surged through his being, suffusing his limbs with vitality akin to the coiling of true dragons.
This was Immortal Essence.
Solidified essence, now flowing into him with his awakening, nurturing and empowering him.
This, he surmised, was likely a contingency left by Chu Changxian.
"A child..."
Countless elders, leaders, and dignitaries gathered around, their eyes fixed upon Chu Wuchen.
Below.
On the Chu Family's arena, gazes also converged upon the infant.
Radiant with immortal light, adorned with celestial hues, the infant exuded an aura of transcendent purity.
In the eyes of all present, Chu Wuchen appeared nothing short of extraordinary.
"Is this... an Immortal Child?"
Boom!
The celestial spectacle continued.
Immortal Thunder persisted, darkening the heavens while revealing countless figures of colossal beings.
Each figure loomed like a towering mountain, their presence exuding an unparalleled aura of dominance.
At this moment, many knees trembled.
"Gods... Demons!"
These were terrifying entities born at the dawn of time, ancient beings who had traversed the river of ages, battling and conquering.
Even though they knew this vision was but a manifestation, the awe it inspired was undeniable.
As for the previous anomalies, they had all dissipated in the wake of this grand revelation.
Under the scrutiny of all present.
And it did not end there.
Boom!
Another transformation ensued, as the expansive cosmos suddenly darkened, revealing the emergence of a sword...
A sword encompassing heaven and earth!
Gudu!
"What manner of child is this?"
Boom!
Simultaneously.
Within the Eternal Palace, a slumbering entity of countless epochs abruptly opened its eyes...