Chapter 869 : A Pill for the Primordial Spirit

This time, Sea-Calmer Path Master had swallowed his pride to seek out Eldrin Chen, intending to request a Primordial Spirit Pill [a supreme elixir for advancing one's Primordial Spirit] for his Dao Companion, Immortal Maiden Ivy.

That Immortal Maiden Ivy was at the Heavenly Path Infant Soul [the peak stage of the Infant Soul realm] and had been Sea-Calmer Path Master's Dao Companion for over six hundred years.

Over these years, with Sea-Calmer Path Master's support, she had attempted to break through to the Primordial Spirit [the realm of the spiritual core] twice. Although she had failed both times, she had accumulated a formidable foundation. This latest attempt held considerable promise.

Having settled on one candidate, Verdant Consort spoke up. "Since we plan to launch our counteroffensive to retake the Star Lake Ancient Domain a century from now, we should prioritize nurturing Primordial Spirit cultivators within the Eastern Region Great Wasteland first."

"A sound point,"

Eldrin Chen nodded, immediately striking off a large portion of the list.

After this pruning, Eldrin Chen found only four or five truly suitable candidates remained.

These individuals were: Nine Rivers Path Master, Immortal Maiden Six Desires, Primal Shadow Ji, Star Lord Alkaid, and the Heavenly Reed Sect Master.

Among these five, four were old acquaintances of Eldrin Chen.

Nine Rivers Path Master was a longtime friend. The Heavenly Reed Sect Master also shared a close relationship with him. Immortal Maiden Six Desires was the Dao Companion of Kael Chen, and Primal Shadow Ji was a comrade he had once fought alongside. Dive deeper into the Dao at audio-novel`com.

Only Star Lord Alkaid was unfamiliar to him. Ever since the previous Star Lord Alkaid perished during a failed attempt to break through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm, this current Star Lord Alkaid had gradually risen to prominence, yet his current cultivation was merely at the Infant Soul 9th Tier [the ninth and final stage of the Infant Soul cultivation realm] level.

After pondering the list for a long while, Eldrin Chen finally spoke. "Among these five, both Immortal Maiden Six Desires and Primal Shadow Ji are Heavenly Path Infant Soul [cultivators who have reached the peak of the Infant Soul realm via the Heavenly Path method] cultivators, and their cultivation has reached the Half-Step Primordial Spirit [a state bordering the Primordial Spirit realm] threshold. They are the most suitable candidates."

"While their financial resources may not match the others, they possess a far greater chance of successfully breaking through to Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator]. This would allow them to share some of the burden with us."

Verdant Consort nodded in agreement, then took a deep breath. "The current Star Lord Alkaid has only just broken through to Infant Soul 9th Tier [the ninth and final stage of the Infant Soul cultivation realm]. Acquiring a Verdant Lotus Seed [a legendary seed from a spiritual lotus] now would be of no immediate use to him, so we need not consider him."

"Six Desires is practically family. We can allow her to owe the Spiritual Object [a rare object imbued with spiritual energy] for now and repay it after her breakthrough to Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator]."

"We can extend the same terms to Primal Shadow Ji, though he must first swear a binding Oath of Reincarnation [a mystical vow that binds one's soul across lifetimes]."

Thus, the recipients for three of the Verdant Lotus Seed [legendary seeds from a spiritual lotus] were decided.

Eldrin Chen contemplated the remaining three Lotus Seed [seeds from a spiritual lotus], his gaze drifting over the names Celestial Reed Immortal Maiden and Nine Rivers Path Master on the list. He shook his head slowly.

"Even if Nine Rivers Path Master consumed a Primordial Spirit Pill [an elixir that aids in breaking through to the Primordial Spirit realm], his chances of a breakthrough to Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] would be, at best, two in ten. Yet, he has been a steadfast friend for many years, repeatedly watching over our clan with care during our absences from Ji Continent."

"His lifespan is now nearing five thousand years. If he misses this opportunity, he will have no choice but to face Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth], forever losing any chance of reaching Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator]."

Speaking to this point, Eldrin Chen's expression darkened, and he then spoke, "To be fair, I cannot bear to see him pass with regrets."

"Husband..."

Lila grasped his hand, took a deep breath, and said, "Those who walk the cultivation path emphasize acting in accordance with their heart's true desire. You may follow your own inner guidance."

"My inner guidance?"

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, a contemplative look appearing on his face.

Seeing this, Exquisite Jiang also nodded and said, "To lend a helping hand to a long-time friend within one's capabilities is simply human nature."

Eldrin Chen remained silent for a moment before speaking, "Among the clan's True Lord [a powerful cultivator who has mastered their nascent soul], even the one with the fastest cultivation progress, Ethan, still needs another ten Sixty-Year Cycle [a cycle of sixty years] before there is hope of a breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a major realm of power] realm."

"Let's try it now. Use one or two Lotus Seed [a rare spiritual herb with profound effects on cultivation] from our foundational reserves and see if we can nurture a Primordial Spirit cultivator."

Having decided to give them to Nine Rivers Path Master, Eldrin Chen then sifted through the list of those he had initially excluded and found a surprising delight.

One of the nine great Primordial Spirit Immortal Clan [ancient and powerful clans whose patriarchs have reached the Primordial Spirit realm] from the Central Continent, the Gu Immortal Clan [the Gu Immortal Clan, one of the ancient lineages of the Central Continent], was actually willing to offer a Primordial Spirit Flower [a miraculous spiritual flora that aids in Primordial Spirit realm breakthroughs] in exchange for Lotus Seed.

This Primordial Spirit Flower [a rare spiritual plant whose essence is crucial for high-level cultivation] can only be cultivated by Primordial Spirit Immortal Clan [an ancient clan with deep heritage and powerful cultivators] and a select few top-tier Infant Soul Immortal Clan [clans whose patriarchs have reached the Infant Soul cultivation stage]. Furthermore, it requires a medicinal age of ten thousand years before it can be used to refine the Primordial Spirit Pill [a legendary pill that aids in the breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit realm].

Generally, a treasure of this caliber is treated as a priceless heirloom, something one is unwilling to part with for mere trade. It was truly unexpected that the other party was willing to offer it in exchange.

Yet, upon deeper reflection, it made sense. With the Lord of the Path Palace [a supreme figure who commands a major cultivation institution] now entering the grand formation, and the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a cataclysmic war against demonic forces from the abyss] having claimed the lives of numerous Primordial Spirit Path Lord [powerful cultivators at the Primordial Spirit stage who have mastered their own Path], the landscape had shifted dramatically.

Within the Purple Seal Realm Human Race [the human territories of the Purple Seal Realm], the number of Great Powers at the Primordial Spirit Late Stage [the pinnacle stage before the Demigod realm] had dwindled to a mere handful. As for Sixth Rank Superior Grade [the highest tier of Sixth-Rank proficiency] alchemists, not a single one remained.

Without a Sixth Rank Superior Grade alchemist, the success rate for an average Primordial Spirit Mid Stage [the middle stage of the Primordial Spirit realm] cultivator attempting to refine the Primordial Spirit Pill plummeted drastically. It was estimated that a single furnace batch would now yield only three or four pills at most.

Compounding this, most of the over thirty newly ascended Primordial Spirit [cultivators who have reached the Primordial Spirit stage] were in seclusion, recovering from their wounds. This left the Gu Immortal Clan [an ancient and prestigious Immortal Clan] unable to find even a single Sixth Rank Mid-Grade Alchemist [a Sixth-Rank alchemist of middling skill]. Experience the full epic at http://www . audio-novel.com.

Having heard of Eldrin Chen's Extraordinary [peerless and remarkable] skill in the alchemical arts, the Gu Clan Patriarch [the ruling patriarch of the Gu Immortal Clan], left with no other choice, decided to entrust the Primordial Spirit Pill materials to Eldrin Chen.

As terms for the exchange, they desired not only a single Verdant Lotus Seed [a seed of the mythical Verdant Lotus, a treasure of life and purity] but also one of the resulting Precious Pill [a term for a successfully refined, high-quality pill] once the Primordial Spirit Pill was successfully concocted.

"The Primordial Spirit Flower is a treasure of Extraordinary rarity. Naturally, there is no room for nitpicking in such terms,"

Eldrin Chen declared without hesitation. He then continued, "The list is settled then. Please, invite the Gu Clan Patriarch for a discussion."

After Eldrin Chen finalized the quota, he then invited the Gu Clan Patriarch [the current leader of the Gu Immortal Clan].

This Gu Immortal Clan was one of the nine great Primordial Spirit Immortal Clan [ancient clans whose patriarchs have reached the Primordial Spirit realm] of the Central Continent, and as recently as a century ago, they still had three Primordial Spirit Path Lord [powerful cultivators who have mastered their path at the Primordial Spirit realm].

However, they suffered greatly during the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a great calamity involving a rift to a demonic realm]. Of this lineage's three Primordial Spirit Path Lord, two had their souls utterly scattered and destroyed.

The remaining one also perished on the battlefield. Even if he managed to Reincarnation [be reborn with memories of a past life], it would likely take him a millennium to cultivate his way back to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm of the Primordial Spirit].

Now, with the Gu Immortal Clan lacking a Primordial Spirit Path Lord to oversee them, the current Clan Patriarch was merely a Half-Step Primordial Spirit Infant Soul Cultivator [a cultivator at the Infant Soul stage, one step below Primordial Spirit]. Naturally, his heart was filled with immense anxiety.

This time, he came to Eldrin Chen seeking a Verdant Lotus Seed [a rare seed of a spiritual lotus] in exchange for a Primordial Spirit Flower [a mystical flower that aids Primordial Spirit cultivation], his heart trembling with fear throughout the negotiation.

The Gu Clan Patriarch followed cautiously behind Verdant Peak Lu until they reached the front of a Great Hall. Only then did Verdant Peak Lu speak: "My master is inside. Fellow Daoist, please enter."

"Thank you for guiding the way, Fellow Daoist."

The Gu Clan Patriarch replied cautiously. Although the Verdant Peak Lu before him was only at the Infant Soul 7th Tier [the seventh minor stage of the Infant Soul realm], his reputation was formidable.

This Verdant Peak Lu was not only a disciple of Eldrin Chen, but also possessed the Primordial Solar Path Body [a rare innate constitution attuned to the power of the primordial sun]. During his travels in the Eastern Sea, he had even obtained a piece of Primordial Solar Treasure Gold [a legendary metal imbued with solar essence] and forged it into a Primordial Solar Solar Fire Sword [a sword blazing with the fires of the primordial sun].

Though Verdant Peak Ye had only recently stepped into the Infant Soul 8th Tier [the eighth stage of the Infant Soul cultivation realm], he was hailed as the Little Sword Immortal of Primordial Solar [a title meaning 'Young Sword Immortal of the Primal Sun'], and his combat prowess was far beyond what the Gu Clan Patriarch could ever hope to match.

"You are too courteous, Fellow Daoist. Please, enter,"

replied Verdant Peak Ye with a faint, detached tone, offering no further pleasantries.

The Gu Clan Patriarch stepped cautiously into the Great Hall, his heart pounding violently within his chest.

There, seated upon the dais of the hall, was a man robed in snow-white garments. His long hair flowed freely about him, yet the aura surrounding him was as unified and profound as the Primordial One [the primordial, undifferentiated state of existence]. He sat there like an Immortal Lord [a lord among immortals, a high-ranking celestial being] who had attained that primordial state.

"This junior... pays his respects to the Patriarch,"

the Gu Clan Patriarch stammered, his heart filled with immense tension yet also an overwhelming sense of reverence.

The man before him was reputed to be the most talented figure in the history of the Purple Seal Realm [a specific realm or world], one whose innate potential was most likely to rival that of the legendary Purple Seal Immortal Lord [the Immortal Lord who founded or is associated with the Purple Seal Realm].

Such a formidable and illustrious reputation filled the Gu Clan Patriarch with awe and excitement. He felt as though he had been born into the most fortunate of eras, one graced by the presence of such a figure. This novel is serialized on http://www . audio-novel.com. Visit for updates.