**Immortalbane Nexus**
Prologue
Time: Unknown, but it was in the ancient of days, long, long ago.
Place: The Vast Land of Divine神州浩土 (Shenzhou).
Since time immemorial, humans have gazed upon their world, witnessing marvels and wonders, lightning and thunder, fierce winds and torrential rains, and the calamities of both nature and man. These disasters brought countless casualties and widespread suffering, beyond the power of mortals to control or resist. Thus, it was believed that above the nine heavens resided various deities, while beneath the nine hells, the spirits of the dead found their final resting place in the halls of King Yama, the Lord of the Underworld.
And so, the tales of gods and immortals spread far and wide. Countless mortals, with hearts full of reverence, bowed before their imagined deities, seeking blessings and pouring out their sorrows, keeping the temples’ incense always burning.
Throughout history, all mortals must face death. Yet, the love of life and the fear of death drove people to believe in the terrifying underworld ruled by King Yama. This fear, in turn, gave rise to the legends of immortality.
Compared to other creatures, humans may be physically inferior, but they are undeniably the most intelligent and resourceful. Driven by the desire for eternal life, generations of wise and talented individuals devoted their lives to unraveling the secrets of the universe. Though true immortality has yet to be discovered, many cultivators have gained profound insights into the workings of the cosmos. With their mortal bodies, they command formidable powers, harnessing the might of sacred artifacts and mystical treasures, and even the very forces of nature.
Legends tell of some enlightened sages who have lived for a thousand years without aging. Many people, believing in the possibility of achieving immortality, embarked on the path of cultivation.
The Vast Land of Divine神州浩土 (Shenzhou) stretches boundlessly. At its heart, the Central Plains, a land of abundance and fertility, is where the majority of the population resides. The wild and treacherous borderlands, with their perilous mountains and toxic waters, are home to fierce beasts, vicious birds, and barbarian tribes. It is said that remnants of the primordial age, hidden deep within the mountains and valleys, live for thousands of years, though none have ever laid eyes on them.
Today, the number of cultivators in the mortal realm is as vast as the stars in the sky. With such a vast expanse of land and a myriad of gifted individuals, countless cultivation methods and paths have emerged, each unique and distinct. Though the true path to immortality remains elusive, the quest for power has led to the formation of sects and factions, dividing the world into righteous and wicked. The conflicts and rivalries that arise from these divisions are numerous and complex.
In this era, the righteous prevail, and the evil ones retreat. The Central Plains, with its serene mountains and rivers, bustling population, and abundant resources, is firmly under the control of the righteous sects. Among them, the “Azure Ethereal Conclave,” the “Temple of Heavenly Sound,” and the “Valley of Fragrant Ashes” stand as the three pillars, leading the way.
This tale begins with the “Azure Ethereal Conclave.”
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**Note:** The term “神洲” (Shenzhou) is kept in pinyin as it refers to a specific, mythological place name in the context of the story.
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