Chen Qinghao Breaks Through to Nascent Soul

By the time the Golden Rhinoceros Treasure Ship successfully completed its trial voyage, only a little over a decade remained before the Abyssal Demon Calamity erupted.

With time running out, Chen Nianzhi personally sought out Chen Qinghao and asked with a grave expression, "How is Uncle's recovery going? Is he able to break through to the Nascent Soul realm again?"

"It's been over ninety years since my last breakthrough to the Nascent Soul. I've almost fully recovered now, so I can give it a try."

Chen Qinghao spoke up, saying, "The Abyssal Demon Calamity is no small matter. Every bit of strength we gain may increase our chances of victory."

He understood Chen Nianzhi's idea; she wanted to see if he could further cultivate to the Nascent Soul realm before the Abyssal Demon Calamity.

"Over ninety years..." Chen Nianzhi's eyes flickered slightly, and after a moment of contemplation, she said, "Although I haven't fully recovered to my peak condition, I've already reached ninety-nine percent."

"We can't wait any longer; it's time to try and break through to the True Lord level."

Chen Nianzhi spoke, she took out three treasures and handed them to Chen Qinghao.

These three treasures are the Nascent Soul Formation Pill, the Ren Water Immortal Pear, and the last one, the Creation Azure Lotus Seed.

"I can't take this."

Chen Qinghao quickly refused, unwilling to accept these treasures.

Among these treasures, the Nascent Soul Formation Pill is relatively common, but the remaining Creation Azure Lotus Seed and Ren Water Immortal Pear are formed from rare Heaven-and-Earth Spirit Root, and can be said to be rare items in the world.

The Ren Water Immortal Pear alone can increase the chances of breaking through to the Nascent Soul by 20%, and its value is at least equivalent to two hundred Heavenly Crystal, which shows how precious this item is.

Chen Qinghao understood the value of these spiritual items and shook his head, saying, "I owe the Lineage too much over the years. Let's keep these spiritual items as part of the Lineage's foundation."

Don't refuse.

Chen Nianzhi shook her head, then comforted him, saying, "If Uncle breaks through to the Nascent Soul, even if his combat strength is a bit weaker, he can still activate the War Treasure Ship to lend us a hand."

"With calamity imminent, every additional unit of fighting strength we have increases our chances of survival. Uncle, please don't refuse."

Hearing this, Chen Qinghao nodded solemnly and took the three spiritual items.

Seeing that Chen Qinghao had been persuaded, Chen Nianzhi smiled and said, "Uncle, please go into seclusion. I will protect you."

"..."

Chen Qinghao was Low-grade Golden Core, and his chances of breaking through to the Nascent Soul were extremely slim.

Fortunately, he attempted to break through to the Nascent Soul twice, and although he failed, he accumulated a solid foundation.

Now, with the help of the Nascent Soul Formation Pill, the Ren Water Immortal Pear, and the Creation Azure Lotus Seed, plus the power of the Five-Vein Nascent Soul Formation, it can be said that his breakthrough this time is due to the perfect combination of timing, location, and people.

Sure enough, about half a year later, a vast vortex of Spiritual Qi formed, and Chen Qinghao finally broke through to the Nascent Soul realm.

Chen Nianzhi finally breathed a sigh of relief after Chen Qinghao successfully passed the Nascent Soul tribulation.

With Chen Qinghao's breakthrough to the Nascent Soul, and the addition of Jiang Linglong and her apprentice, the Chen Clan now boasts a total of eight Nascent Soul True Lord.

In terms of sheer numbers of Nascent Soul Immortals, the Chen Clan would rank among the top twenty in Nascent Soul Three Vein Ancient Region. In terms of overall strength, the Chen Clan's combat power should barely make it into the top ten.

After all, there are only about ten Nascent Soul Great Perfection cultivators in the Three Vein Ancient Region, and two or three of them are independent Rogue Cultivator without any ties.

With this thought in mind, Chen Nianzhi felt a surge of confidence.

In just eight hundred years, they have developed from a Foundation Establishment Immortal Clan into the most prestigious Nascent Soul Immortal Clan. This achievement is probably unparalleled in the world.

Not long after Chen Qinghao broke through to the Nascent Soul, the Old Clan Leader and others emerged from seclusion one after another, and the group simply gathered together again.

"Hahaha, Qing Hao, you've finally broken through to the True Lord realm! The Qing Generation can finally stop worrying about it being completely cut off."

Seeing Chen Qinghao break through to the Nascent Soul, Chen Changxuan said with tears streaming down his face.

Chen Nianzhi was also somewhat emotional. Back when the Chen Clan was at its lowest point, the Old Clan Leader was injured and hid in the Spirit Spring to heal his wounds. Almost Chang Generation uncles and grand-uncles had died, leaving only a few.

At that time, the Lineage was destitute and owed a lot of debt. They were almost forced to disband, and were only supported by a few elders of the Qing Generation.

At that time, Chen Qinghao, as the Third Elder of the Lineage, was responsible for presiding over the Lineage affairs. All the Lineage's businesses and disputes among family members were maintained and managed by him with all his might.

Before they knew it, nearly eight hundred years had passed. The past had been like a complete Canghai for the Chen Clan. One by one, the members of the Qing Generation had passed away, leaving only Chen Qinghao as the sole heir to support the family.

However, Chen Qinghao's lifespan was nearing its end, which remained a worry for the Old Granduncle.

Now that Chen Qinghao has broken through to the Nascent Soul, Chen Changxuan's worries have finally been put to rest, making him extremely happy.

With the addition of a new True Lord, everyone was somewhat delighted. Jiang Linglong also smiled and said, "Now that Uncle Qing Hao has broken through to True Lord, we should start planning our military campaign."

"Hmm." Chen Changxuan nodded, then said, "There are only thirteen years left until the Abyssal Demon Calamity begins. If we start mobilizing now, we can send troops three years later and arrive on the battlefield a few years earlier."

"Then issue Summons Order."

Chen Nianzhi spoke, thus set the tone for the matter.

With the issuance of the Summons Order by the Chen Clan, the various immortal clans in the Vast Sea and the Chen Kingdom immediately began to mobilize.

The Chen Clan had been preparing for this Abyssal Demon Calamity for a full century, and the various Golden Core realm and Purple Mansion Purple Mansion Immortal Clan had also been preparing for a long time. After receiving the Summons Order, they immediately led a large number of cultivators to gather at Immortal Apricot Island and Azure Lotus Isle.

"..."

Time flies, and three years have passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, a colossal Treasure Ship, ten thousand feet long, docked before Spirit Mountain on Azure Lotus Isle.

Before it, countless cultivators gathered, forming a sea of people, and lined up to walk onto the Treasure Ship.

There were a million cultivators before them. Some were tearfully bidding farewell to their loved ones, while others were full of ambition and resolutely boarded the Treasure Ship.

"I wonder how many people will come back alive this time."

On the distant Spirit Mountain, two figures gathered together, side by side, looking down at the sea of people below.

These two were Chen Xianye and Mingxin. Mingxin, with graying temples and a hint of sorrow in his eyes, said, "The Abyssal Demon Calamity is still too cruel for them."

Chen Xianye remained silent, simply watching.

The Abyssal Demon Calamity was no small matter; the breaching of a territory often meant the fall of hundreds of thousands or even millions of cultivators.

Even Nascent Soul True Lord wouldn't be able to guarantee a safe return, let alone these cultivators who are only at the Late Stage of Qi Refining.

Moreover, even if they survived until the end of the Abyssal Demon Calamity, it would still be extremely cruel for them.

Each time the Demon Abyss is torn open by the Outer Realm Demon God, it takes at least ten years. If the Outer Realm Demon God withstand the power of the entire world and spare no expense to hold on, this time may even be extended to thirty or forty years.