Chapter 872 : The Alchemist's Primordial Revelation

After the Creation Verdant Lotus Throne [a legendary spiritual lotus plant] successfully advanced in rank, Eldrin Chen did not immediately emerge from seclusion within the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [a sea of mystical, scorching flames].

Now that the Creation Green Jade Lotus [a variant of the legendary spiritual lotus] had successfully ascended, he found himself with a rare moment of leisure. He intended to seize this opportunity to study the Lotus Root [the potent rhizome of the spiritual lotus] and begin formulating a new pill recipe.

With Eldrin Chen's current mastery of alchemy, even if he was not the absolute foremost within the Purple Seal Realm [a vast and ancient cultivation world], he was undoubtedly ranked among its top ten.

Having reached this level, he had long since attained a profound understanding of medicinal properties and principles, having fully comprehended the Dao of the Monarch, Minister, Assistant, and Envoy [the traditional Chinese medical theory for balancing ingredients in a formula]. He could now devise pill recipes based on the properties of different Spirit Herb [plants imbued with spiritual energy], no longer bound by the rigid formulas and secret methods of predecessors.

For cultivators of his caliber, what was truly precious were Primordial Solar Spirit Herb [spiritual herbs containing the essence and laws of the primordial sun], along with the comprehension and integration of Dao Patterns [the fundamental laws of reality woven into objects].

This was because the reason a Primordial Solar Grade [the rank equivalent to the Primordial Solar realm] Precious Pill [an exceptionally powerful and rare pill] becomes a Primordial Solar Precious Pill [a precious pill of the Primordial Solar grade] lies not only in its immense medicinal potency and Primordial Solar [a high cultivation realm] energy, but most crucially in the Dao Patterns integrated into the Precious Pill itself.

All Primordial Solar Spirit Herb inherently contain Primordial Solar Dao Patterns. For instance, Solar Holy Water [water condensed from the essence of the sun] contains the Solar Path Pattern [the Dao Pattern of the Solar Path], formed by the condensation of solar power within the mortal world.

Another example is the Heavenly Mountain Snow Lotus [a lotus that grows on a celestial mountain peak], which is born from the 'Heavenly Mountain Snow Soul Origin' [the primordial source of icy essence on the Heavenly Mountain]. Upon maturing, it naturally harbors hidden Dao Patterns, making it one of the most supremely cold substances in the human world.

All such Sixth Rank [the sixth major rank in the cultivation system] Primordial Solar Spirit Herb are imbued with various aspects of the World's Origin [the fundamental essence and laws that constitute reality], representing the most ultimate and peerless treasures within the mortal realm.

Only an alchemist of exceedingly profound attainment, a Sixth Rank Alchemist [an alchemist capable of crafting sixth-rank pills], can fully manifest the profound mysteries of these Dao Patterns, thereby refining them into the wondrous and peerless Sixth Rank Primordial Solar Precious Pill. Read the full novel exclusively on audio-novel.com (official site).

As a Sixth Rank Alchemist [a master alchemist capable of refining sixth-rank elixirs], Eldrin Chen found himself utterly captivated by the Creation Verdant Lotus Root [a legendary spiritual root said to possess profound life-giving properties] he had obtained, unable to put it down.

Now, he took out the Creation Verdant Lotus Root and immediately entered seclusion to study the intricate Dao Patterns [the fundamental laws and principles woven into spiritual objects] within it. His goal was to create a Sixth Rank [a tier of elixir corresponding to the Primordial Spirit realm] Primordial Solar Precious Pill [a supreme-grade elixir of pure yang essence] capable of neutralizing various Demonic Path Curse Technique [malignant spells cast through demonic arts] and protecting a cultivator's Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and true self of a high-level cultivator].

"Senior Horizon's physical body has been ravaged by the Violet Blood Immortal-Breaking Curse [a vicious curse that corrodes both flesh and spirit, breaking one's path to immortality]," he mused. "It is already exceedingly fragile. We cannot use overly aggressive methods to dispel it."

"Yet, if we do not employ a potent method, relying solely on the medicinal efficacy of this Sixth Rank Low-Grade [the lowest quality tier within the sixth rank] treasure root, I fear it will be insufficient to thoroughly purify that Violet Blood Immortal-Breaking Curse."

Eldrin Chen pondered the dilemma from every angle. Finally, he sought out one of the clan's foundational texts, the Alchemy Manual [a compendium of alchemical knowledge], which was part of the revered Four Treatises and Eight Canons [the core collection of ancient cultivation texts and manuals].

Thus, he entered another period of secluded contemplation lasting several years. It was not until a certain day that a clear path forward finally crystallized in his mind. "The Violet Blood Immortal-Breaking Curse is a life-forfeiting strike from a Purple Blood Heavenly Demon [a powerful demonic entity of the purple blood lineage]. Even a Demigod Patriarch [a cultivator at the peak below true divinity] would suffer grievous wounds from it."

"Unless I can refine a Sixth Rank Superior Grade [the highest quality tier within the sixth rank] Precious Pill [a general term for high-grade elixirs], hoping to completely neutralize it is nothing but a fool's dream."

"We must settle for the next best option: minimize its harm, protect Master of the Horizon Pavilion, and have him abandon his current fleshly body. In later years, he can then reforge [to reconstruct or reshape through spiritual means] a new one."

With this strategy in place, Eldrin Chen swiftly deduced the specific pill formula.

Reviewing the finalized formula, a slight frown creased his brow. He summoned Verdant Consort and the others. "After these years in seclusion," he announced, "I have at last deduced a pill formula that can aid Senior Horizon."

"However, this pill formula requires a 'Supple Wood Divine Water' [a rare spiritual water imbued with the essence of supple wood, vital for certain alchemical recipes] as its primary ingredient. That Supple Wood Divine Water can only be nurtured within the Eastern Sea Abyssal Eye [one of the four great oceanic abysses of the Purple Seal Realm, a place of profound and dangerous energies]."

Upon hearing this, Exquisite Jiang's pupils contracted slightly. She drew a deep breath and said, "Within the current Eastern Sea Cultivation World [the vast and perilous cultivation domain of the Eastern Sea], aside from the territories of the two Great Sage [a supreme cultivation realm, one step below the legendary Immortal Sovereigns], all lands belong to demons and monsters."

"Would venturing there now not be exceedingly perilous?"

"Do not worry." Eldrin Chen shook his head, his gaze sharpening like a honed blade. "With my current cultivation, if I am determined to flee, not even the Nine Nether Abyssal Demon Venerable [a legendary and fearsome ruler of the deepest demonic abysses] himself could stop me."

Seeing his resolve, Verdant Consort nodded. "Then let us go together."

"There is no need for such trouble." Eldrin Chen shook his head once more and continued, "The Eastern Barrens [a vast, desolate, and contested frontier region] still requires guardians. I will go swiftly and return with equal haste."

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Once his decision was firm, Eldrin Chen departed immediately for the heart of the Eastern Sea Cultivation World.

The Eastern Sea Abyssal Eye was one of the four great oceanic abysses of the Purple Seal Realm [a major realm within the cultivation world, named for a legendary purple seal that once stabilized its heavens]. Located at the realm's easternmost extremity, it was a convergence point where the Eastern Supple Wood Ancestral Vein [a primordial spiritual vein carrying the essence of eastern wood] and the Water Primordial Ancestral Vein [a primordial spiritual vein of pure water essence] intertwined.

It was said that over one hundred thousand years ago, the fusion of these two Ancestral Vein [primordial conduits of spiritual energy that form the foundation of a realm's vitality] within the Eastern Sea Abyssal Eye possessed the power to nurture a single Supreme Immortal Treasure [a treasure of unparalleled power, touched by the laws of immortality itself] once every million years.

However, later, before the fall of Purple Seal Immortal Lord, the Purple Seal Realm was cast adrift into the boundless void. This triggered a cataclysmic upheaval that reshaped heaven and earth itself.

Many supreme Ancestral Vein [primordial spiritual energy arteries] within the Purple Seal Realm were shattered by this calamity, and the Eastern Sea Abyssal Eye was one such place.

The Quasi-Immortal-grade 'Eastern Supple Wood Ancestral Vein' and the 'Eastern SeaWater Vein [Water Element Spiritual Vein] Source' also suffered grievous wounds.

Of course, the Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] who ascended from the Purple Seal Realm were not without their own preparations. For instance, the founding ancestor of the Horizon Pavilion foresaw that the Purple Seal Realm would face a tribulation and left a contingency within the 'Eastern Supple Wood Ancestral Vein'.

After the 'Eastern Supple Wood Ancestral Vein' was severely wounded, thanks to the contingency left by the Horizon Pavilion's ancestor, the Ancestral VeinDragon Soul [the spiritual essence of a dragon] seized the momentum of the upheaval to break free from its confines. It then transformed and gave birth to a 'Supple Wood Azure Dragon'.

That 'Supple Wood Azure Dragon' possessed the potential to become a Nine HeavensDemon Immortal [a demonic being who has attained immortality]. It was originally a crucial contingency prepared by the Horizon Pavilion's ascended Immortal to counter the Outer Realm Demon God [demonic deities from beyond this realm]. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at www . audio-novel.com.

However, it was secretly sabotaged by the Outer Realm Demon God. Before it could fully gestate and take form, it perished in the womb. The first great rout of the Eastern Sea Cultivation World erupted precisely because of this event.

After the 'Supple Wood Azure Dragon' perished in the womb, most of its Supple Wood [Supple Wood Element] spiritual energy dissipated into the world. Only a small portion was obtained by the 'Eastern Sea Azure Flood Dragon', which later transformed into the legendary Azure Dragon.

Although this Eastern Sea Azure Dragon could not compare to the 'Supple Wood Azure Dragon' or the Fire Phoenix Immortal's legacy—those true Immortal Realm [the realm of immortals] seeds destined for immortality—it still ranked among the very pinnacle of beings in the mortal world.

Alas, it forsook the righteous path, pledged allegiance to the Demon God, and brought calamity upon the world. It was ultimately slain by Imperial Sovereign Jiang upon the Dragon-Slaying Mountain Range.

Eldrin Chen journeyed towards the Eastern Sea [the vast ocean to the east of the continent], his thoughts drifting to the events of the past within the Purple Seal Realm [a major cultivation world]. A pensive expression settled upon his face.

Having reached his current level of cultivation, he was now privy to many of the Purple Seal Realm's secrets. The intricate tapestry of its struggle against the Demon God [a powerful entity of the demonic path] over the past seventy thousand years was clear to him.

Yet, as he contemplated his destination—the Eastern Sea Abyssal Eye [a legendary, profound abyss within the Eastern Sea]—a trace of solemnity returned to his features. "In ancient times," he mused, "the Eastern Sea Abyssal Eye was formed by the convergence of the Eastern Supple Wood Ancestral Vein [a supreme spiritual land vein of the Wood element] and the Water Primordial Ancestral Vein [a supreme spiritual land vein of the Water element]."

"Both were supreme Ancestral Vein [a primordial source of spiritual energy] of Near-Immortal Rank [a rank approaching the Immortal realm]. The Eastern Supple Wood Ancestral Vein once gave birth to the Supple Wood Azure Dragon [a legendary dragon of the Wood element]. Why, then, has the Water Primordial Ancestral Vein remained silent all this time?"

"Could there be something unusual about this?"

Eldrin Chen whispered these thoughts to himself. His mind then turned to the Spirit-Severing Sea [a vast sea region devoid of spiritual energy], which stretched for millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters]. A growing suspicion took root within him.

Since the Eastern Sea Abyssal Eye lay conveniently along his path, he continued his flight without deviation.

Traversing the Boundless Void [the endless expanse between realms], he arrived above the Spirit-Severing Sea, its lifeless expanse stretching to the horizon. He extended his divine sense [a cultivator's spiritual perception], probing its depths.

For half a month, he searched tirelessly. Yet, despite his efforts, he could find not a single trace, not the faintest clue. A flicker of disappointment crossed his face.

"Enough," he sighed. "If a true opportunity lies hidden here, perhaps its time to emerge has not yet come."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, understanding that even if there truly were Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and ascended to a higher plane of existence] contingencies hidden within the Spirit-Severing Sea [a vast and perilous ocean realm known for severing spiritual connections], given the precedents set by figures like the Fire Phoenix Immortal and the Supple Wood Azure Dragon [a powerful dragon-type demonic beast associated with the Wood element], any such safeguards would undoubtedly be concealed with the utmost secrecy. For the best reading experience, visit audio-novel . com.