Chapter 932 : The Prodigal's Return to a Transformed Land

When Eldrin Chen departed from the Eastern Wastelands all those years ago, he journeyed to the Eastern Sea Cultivation World in search of an opportunity at Myriad Tribulations Thunder Mountain. Little did he know that upon emerging from seclusion, over three hundred years had passed, and the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm was already drawing near.

Thus, unable to first return to his clan, he hurried directly to the Cosmic Star Archipelago.

After the great calamity subsided once more, Eldrin Chen returned to the Eastern Wastelands. However, matters concerning the Netherworld Ancient Ancestor demanded his attention, and he also had to escort the Primordial Ice Silkworm back to the Extreme Northern Ice Plains. Consequently, he did not have the chance to visit his family clan.

This single delay stretched into another two Jiazi-time [a cycle of sixty years]. Counting carefully, Eldrin Chen had been away from his clan for a full five hundred years.

Now, as he finally returned to the Eastern Wastelands, he found the Myriad Ruins Continent vastly transformed, stirring a profound tide of emotions within him.

He still remembered the command he issued upon his departure: to divert the Waters of the Boundless Marsh into The Vast Sea, in order to suppress the Mantle Plume [a rising column of superheated rock from deep within the earth] beneath the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire.

Now, after centuries, with the efforts of several Nascent Soul Dao Lord from the Chen Clan and Maris the Sea Steader guiding the process with his Sixth Rank High Grade Sea-Steading Divine Pearl, this monumental feat had been accomplished, almost imperceptibly.

The former Vast and Boundless Marsh had now undergone a metamorphosis from sea to mulberry fields. The old territories of the great Demon Emperor were gone, replaced by vast stretches of fertile land dotted with Spirit Mountain [mountains rich in spiritual energy]. Countless Immortal Clan [powerful cultivation families] had begun migrating into the region.

Correspondingly, the Myriad Ruins Continent had been reborn as a wondrous Water-Fire Immortal Continent.

Over these years, several other great continents—including the Heavenly Abode Continent, Ji Continent, and Celestial Star Continent—had also been integrated into the Myriad Ruins Continent. For the best reading experience, visit audio . novel . com.

Within the vast expanse of the Myriad Ruins Continent [a legendary continent shaped by immortal powers], a grand pattern of Yin-Yang Duality [the fundamental principle of complementary opposites] is subtly delineated, with the The Vast Sea [a boundless ocean] and the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [a sea of eternal, churning flames] serving as its pivotal anchors. Countless intricate Dao Patterns [mystical patterns embodying the principles of the Dao, the fundamental truth of existence] lie hidden within this design.

The energies of Yin and Yang intertwine and merge here. This sacred realm is founded upon two supreme Earth Vein [dragon lines of spiritual energy that form the world's foundation], shaped by the Great Divine Ability [a supreme mystical power] of a Daoist Earthly Immortal [an immortal who has attained enlightenment while remaining on the earthly plane] to enact a grand act of Creation [the primordial act of bringing form from chaos], resulting in a blessed land fit for immortals.

"The Flaming Prison Sea of Fire and the The Vast Sea now stand as the two primal poles, ceaselessly drawing upon the fundamental forces of Heaven, Earth, Water, and Fire to sustain and empower this place,"

"With the passage of time, the spiritual energy [the vital essence that fuels cultivation] within the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire will grow ever more abundant and potent. In the future, it may well become the Purple Realm [a fabled realm of cultivation]'s one and only supreme Sacred Land [a place of immense spiritual power and divine favor] for immortal clans."

Gazing upon the Myriad Ruins Continent before him, Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, a flicker of profound satisfaction crossing his features.

Although the concept for shaping the Myriad Ruins Continent had sprung from his own mind, the ones who had executed the grand work were the family's Dao Lord [a title for a master of the Dao, a supreme cultivator]—figures like Old Patriarch and Lyra Jiang.

The fact they had achieved such a magnificent result spoke volumes of their profound comprehension of the Great Dao [the ultimate truth and principle governing all existence] as expressed through formation patterns, and their deep, intuitive grasp of the world's inherent momentum and flow.

"Husband."

"Eldrin."

Just as this quiet joy settled within Eldrin Chen, he sensed several auras of peerless grace approaching through the skies. Lifting his gaze, he saw the arrivals were none other than Lyra Jiang and Yvonne the Violet Consort [a powerful cultivator known as the Violet Consort], accompanied by others.

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod and said with a smile, "Let us return and discuss matters there."

A Dao Lord [a supreme master of the Dao] is a figure of such stature that with a single step, the heavens and earth seem to spin, traversing tens of millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] of void in an instant, as if arriving in an entirely different world.

Upon returning to Spirit Lake Isle, the group shared a tender reunion, briefly easing the longing of centuries apart. Only then did Eldrin Chen, holding the immortal maiden in his arms, ask, "Has anything of note occurred within the clan these years?"

"While not entirely smooth sailing, we have thankfully avoided any major calamities," she replied.

Nestled against him, Lyra Jiang began recounting the affairs of their family over the years with a gentle smile.

As the most powerful Dao Lord Sacred Land [a sacred land ruled by a Dao Lord] within the Purple Realm, the Chen Clan had developed with remarkable speed over these past several centuries.

Among the changes within the Chen Clan, the most crucial gains were undoubtedly the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire and The Vast Sea.

Now, empowered by the Mantle Plume [a deep-earth source of immense heat] of the Purple Realm, the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire had accumulated the most astonishing concentration of Underground Fire Vein [a subterranean channel of fiery spiritual energy] power in the world. Its grade was not far from that of a Near-Immortal Grade Fire Vein.

Having absorbed the Water Essence Power [the fundamental power of water] from the Vast and Boundless Marsh, The Vast Sea had become the second-largest inland lake within the Purple Realm, its grade reaching the lofty Sixth Rank High Grade.

"The Fire Vein of the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire, the Water Vein of The Vast Sea..."

After listening, Eldrin Chen murmured to himself.

After a long while, his brow furrowed slightly, and he spoke with a thoughtful tone, "For my Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body to be cultivated to its Great Perfection, it requires the Five Elements Qi [the refined spiritual essence of the five fundamental elements] from five Sixth Rank High Grade Five Elements Ancestral Veins [supreme spiritual earth veins each representing one of the five elements]."

"It seems I still need to find a way to locate a Sixth Rank High Grade Metal Element Ancestral Vein, a Wood Element Ancestral Vein, and an Earth Element Ancestral Vein, and then arrange them into the Five Elements Primordial Chaos Grand Formation."

"Five Sixth Rank High Grade Ancestral Veins?"

Upon hearing this, the women could not help but frown. Nyssa Qu grasped his hand with her delicate fingers and said with a bitter smile, "Given the current Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound and established spiritual-geographical structure] of the Purple Realm, nurturing three more Sixth Rank High Grade Ancestral Veins would likely be an immensely difficult task."

"Moreover, I fear only methods at the Immortal level could seize the Creation [the creative force of heaven and earth] and alter the flow of the Heaven and Earth Five Elements [the cosmic interplay of the five fundamental forces], artificially shaping such coexisting Earth Veins [spiritual energy channels within the earth] of the five elements." Visit @udio-novel.com to enjoy the complete series.

"That is indeed true."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement upon hearing this. With his current capabilities, he could not yet forcibly create five Sixth Rank High Grade Earth Veins.

However, after a brief moment of calculation, his eyes suddenly brightened as he said, "Perhaps there is still a sliver of opportunity."

Lila was slightly taken aback and could not help but ask, "What do you mean by that?"

"Acquired Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of the highest grade, born from the coalescence of heaven and earth's primordial essence]."

Eldrin Chen murmured, then declared with firm resolve, "The few Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root [spiritual roots born from the primal chaos of creation] within our clan are already supreme objects that seize the Creation [the primordial creative force] of heaven and earth, peerless treasures born from the coalescence of the world's primordial Qi [the vital energy that flows through all living things]."

"If they advance one step further, they can enter the ranks of the Acquired Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of the highest grade, born from the coalescence of heaven and earth's primordial essence]."

Hearing this, everyone was momentarily stunned, then expressions of joy spread across their faces.

The Acquired Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of the highest grade, born from the coalescence of heaven and earth's primordial essence], also known as the Supreme Immortal Root [the paramount root of immortality], was a treasure considered precious even in the eyes of Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality].

Even if a Nine Heavens Immortal [an immortal who has ascended through the nine heavenly realms] found one, they would carefully plant it within their own Daoist Assembly Ground [a cultivator's personal sanctum or meditation grounds] to serve as a peerless treasure for their cultivation.

Such a divine and miraculous immortal treasure naturally possessed wondrous uses far surpassing the mundane. The mere overflow of its essence could artificially create a Sixth Rank [the sixth tier in the cultivation hierarchy] Wood Element Ancestral Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual energy vein].

Thinking of this, Verdant Consort could not help but nod in agreement. "If that is the case," she said, "then in the future, we only need to plan for the Metal Element Ancestral Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual energy vein] and the Earth Attribute [an affinity for the earth element] Ancestral Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual energy vein]."

"Precisely so."

Eldrin Chen nodded. After a moment of contemplation, he continued, "However, regarding the Metal Element Ancestral Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual energy vein] and the Earth Attribute [an affinity for the earth element] Ancestral Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual energy vein], it seems the opportune moment has not yet arrived. We must wait a while longer."

"The opportunity has not yet arrived?" Lyra Jiang [the Immortal Maiden Lyra] frowned slightly between her brows. After a moment, she continued, "We cannot rely solely on fate's timing. Perhaps we should begin preparations to elevate the Metal Essence Earth Vein [a spiritual earth vein rich in metallic essence] beneath the Heaven's Spine Mountains."

"But..."

Eldrin Chen [the Abyssal Emperor Eldrin] gave a slight nod, a faint smile gracing his lips. "Then let us make the arrangements. We shall select a few suitable candidates from the clan to attempt cultivating the Immortal Ascension Vein-Forging Art [a profound art for forging spiritual meridians to ascend to immortality]."

Thus the matter was settled. Eldrin Chen then inquired, "Over these past years, how have the younger generation of our clan progressed in their cultivation?"

Mentioning the clan's juniors brought a complex expression to Lyra Jiang's face. "Among our disciples and descendants, Lana Gu, Caspian Chen, and Alistair Lu have all successively broken through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core realm of a cultivator] over the last several centuries."

"Sylas Ye [a cultivator of the Ye Clan] pursues a broader, more profound path. He remains stalled at the Half-Step Nascent Soul Realm [a transitional state just before the Nascent Soul realm]." Original publication: audio-novel*com - The source of this chapter.