Chapter 870 : A Pillar's Promise and a Patriarch's Hope

Upon the Great Hall, Eldrin Chen observed the Gu Clan Patriarch. After a brief, appraising glance, he gave an imperceptible nod of approval.

This Gu Clan Patriarch was indeed a pillar of the Primordial Spirit Immortal Clan. Although his cultivation had not yet reached the Primordial Spirit Realm, his foundation was solid, and it seemed he had a fair chance of achieving a Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] breakthrough.

With this thought, his mood lightened a fraction. A faint smile touched his lips as he spoke, "I hear you wish to exchange a Primordial Spirit Flower for a Verdant Lotus Seed?"

"That is correct," the Gu Clan Patriarch nodded, his demeanor one of utmost reverence. "My only hope is that once the Primordial Spirit Pill [a supreme elixir for advancing to the Primordial Spirit Realm] is refined, this junior may receive one."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod of understanding and said plainly, "Your innate talent is not lacking. With the aid of a Primordial Spirit Pill and the Lotus Seed, you should be able to break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm within a century."

"Very well. I shall grant your request."

"My deepest gratitude, Senior!"

The Gu Clan Patriarch hurriedly expressed his thanks and promptly presented the Primordial Spirit Flower to Eldrin Chen.

Eldrin Chen accepted the Primordial Spirit Flower. He noted its potent medicinal aura, a clear sign it had been freshly harvested from a Spirit Herb Garden [a garden cultivated with spiritually infused plants].

With a satisfied heart, he stored the precious item away. Nodding once more, Eldrin Chen spoke, "When the time comes for your Primordial Spirit breakthrough, if you lack confidence in weathering the External Tribulation [the heavenly trial of lightning and calamity faced during major cultivation advancements], you may seek me out in the Eastern Region Great Wasteland." Find this and other novels at audio-novel.com.

The Gu Clan Patriarch was overjoyed upon hearing this and promptly prostrated himself before the Earthly Path [a profound cultivation art], saying, "Senior's great kindness, this junior will surely repay it a hundredfold in the future."

"There is no need for that," Eldrin Chen said, his eyes shimmering faintly as he shook his head with a smile. "On my own journey, I too have received grace from the esteemed seniors of the Human Race."

"When one drinks water, one should remember its source. Now that my cultivation has achieved some modest success, it is only right that I offer shelter to those who come after."

"You need not think of repaying me. Simply cultivate diligently, and if you have strength to spare in the future, extend your care to later generations."

The Gu Clan Patriarch listened quietly, feeling that the figure before him possessed a jade-like elegance and grace. Merely standing there, he exuded an aura of transcendent solitude and peerless distinction.

Overwhelmed with reverence, the patriarch said, "Senior's heart embraces all living beings. This junior will surely engrave today's teachings upon his heart."

"..."

After seeing off the Gu Clan Patriarch, Eldrin Chen immediately proceeded into the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [a sea of mystical flames] and began the work of refining Primordial Spirit Pill [a pill that aids in cultivating the Primordial Spirit].

In the past, when the Long River Path Master was at the Primordial Spirit Mid Stage [the middle stage of Primordial Spirit cultivation], refining a single batch of Primordial Spirit Pill required several decades.

Now, Eldrin Chen's spiritual power was even more profound than that of the Long River Path Lord back then. Aided by the Sixth Rank Underground Fire Vein [a powerful subterranean fire source], the time he consumed to refine the Primordial Spirit Pill was less than one-third of what the Long River Path Lord had needed.

In merely nine years, he successfully completed the refinement of this single batch of Primordial Spirit Pill [a supreme pill that aids in the breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit realm].

This attempt to refine the Primordial Spirit Pill was Eldrin Chen's first endeavor at crafting a Precious Pill [a pill of the highest quality and potency] of the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core realm] grade. Yet, against all expectations, the cauldron yielded four Primordial Spirit Precious Pill [the highest quality Primordial Spirit Pills].

This outcome filled Eldrin Chen with considerable delight. It was well known that even a top-tier Sixth Rank Low-Grade Alchemist [a master alchemist at the sixth rank, low grade] would typically produce only three such pills from a single batch.

For Eldrin Chen to refine four pills on his very first attempt at a Primordial Solar Grade [a grade denoting supreme, sun-like purity] Precious Pill, his alchemical skill was likely already on par with a Sixth Rank Mid-Grade Alchemist [a master alchemist at the sixth rank, middle grade].

"With my spiritual power and comprehension," he mused, "it seems that refining a few more batches of Sixth Rank Precious Pill should give me the confidence to advance my alchemy to the Sixth Rank Superior Grade [the pinnacle of the sixth rank]."

With this thought in mind, he emerged from his Seclusion Chamber [a chamber designed for deep, undisturbed meditation and cultivation].

After concluding his seclusion, he sought out Verdant Consort and Exquisite Jiang to share the joyous news of successfully refining four Primordial Spirit Pill.

Hearing this, they were all inwardly pleased. Exquisite Jiang spoke directly, "Since you've refined four Primordial Spirit Pill, how do you plan to allocate them?"

Eldrin Chen pondered briefly before replying, "Of the Primordial Spirit Precious Pill, one must be given to the Gu Immortal Clan [an ancient clan of immortal cultivators], leaving us with three."

"If we intend to reclaim the Star Lake Ancient Domain [an ancient realm of starry lakes] from the Outer Realm Fiend Race [demonic beings from beyond this realm], we must concentrate our resources to first nurture a Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a master who has fully mastered the Primordial Spirit path]."

Upon hearing this, the group understood Eldrin Chen's intention: he planned to provide the Primordial Spirit Pill [a supreme elixir for advancing to the Primordial Spirit realm] to those few who had obtained the Lotus Seed.

Exquisite Jiang also nodded, then added with a wry smile, "This would indeed nurture several Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core cultivation stage], but Nine Rivers Path Lord, Primal Shadow Ji, and that Immortal Maiden Six Desires simply do not possess such vast wealth."

"They will have to go into debt for it."

Eldrin Chen sighed and declared, "Summon them to Spirit Isle Lake to see me."

"…"

Not long after, Nine Rivers Path Lord, Primal Shadow Ji, and Immortal Maiden Six Desires arrived one after another at Spirit Lake Isle. Read, share, and discuss at audio–novel.com.

Eldrin Chen personally received them. After securing their promises to repay the treasures in the future, he presented them with the Lotus Seed and the Primordial Spirit Pill.

Considering the unstable situation in the Purple Seal Realm, Eldrin Chen offered a final piece of advice before they departed: "For your Primordial Spirit breakthrough, you may choose a Sixth Rank Spiritual Vein [a high-grade site of concentrated spiritual energy] at one of these locations: the Three Veins Ancient Domain, Gu Yuan Mountain, Spirit Isle Lake, or Verdant Lotus Isle."

As the three expressed their profuse thanks and departed with their treasures, an elderly man with hair and beard white as snow arrived at Spirit Isle Lake in a state of great urgency.

The visitor was none other than the Heavenly Reed Sect Master. He rushed to the shores of Spirit Isle Lake and, without a word, knelt directly upon the ground.

"Senior Celestial Reed Immortal Maiden, this is not permissible..."

Witnessing the Heavenly Reed Sect Master kneel upon the ground, several Chen Clan cultivators immediately showed expressions of shock and moved forward to help him up.

Yet, the Heavenly Reed Sect Master remained prostrate in silent obeisance, offering no words.

"Alas."

At the same time, within a cave abode on Lake Heart Island in Spirit Isle Lake, Eldrin Chen let out a sigh as he sat in meditation.

Seeing this, Exquisite Jiang beside him also sighed and said, "You guessed correctly. He truly has come."

"When matters concern one's Path [the fundamental Dao one pursues in cultivation] and life itself, how many can remain calm?"

With another sigh, Eldrin Chen summoned Literature Abrus Lu and instructed, "Go and invite Elder Brother Celestial Reed to Lake Heart Island."

"As you command."

Literature Abrus Lu accepted the order respectfully and then departed Spirit Isle Lake.

He personally helped the Heavenly Reed Sect Master to his feet, then sighed and said, "Senior, please follow me."

Seeing that Eldrin Chen agreed to see him, the Heavenly Reed Sect Master felt a surge of joy in his heart and promptly stood up.

The two of them stepped into Spirit Isle Lake, strolled through the Ten-Mile Peach Blossom Grove, and arrived at its deepest heart.

The Heavenly Reed Sect Master swept his gaze across the Peach Blossom Grove and saw, beneath a thousand-year-old peach tree, a stone table. A youth clad in snow-white robes sat there, quietly watching him.

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

The Heavenly Reed Sect Master's heart trembled, and he hurriedly tried to prostrate himself on the ground.

Yet he found an invisible force supporting him, making it utterly impossible for him to bow down.

At that moment, Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile and spoke, "With over a thousand years of friendship between us, why such formality?"

"Sit."

Only then did the Heavenly Reed Sect Master muster his courage and approach the stone table. He dared not presume equality, instead speaking in a low voice, "Senior is a Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a master who has cultivated their Primordial Spirit to the Path Lord realm]. How could this junior dare to overstep?"

"Alas."

Eldrin Chen let out a sigh before beginning his tale. "A millennium ago, when I first broke through to the Infant Soul realm, I had many close friends throughout the Ji Continent and its surrounding lands."

"Yet in the mere span of a thousand years, the mortal world has transformed like seas into mulberry fields. Those old companions have all withered away."

As he spoke, a look of profound regret settled upon Eldrin Chen's face.

Over this past millennium, so many familiar figures from those bygone days had vanished from the world. Official source: audio~novel.com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.