Chapter 933 : The Innate Dao Fruit Revelation

Speaking of this, Lyra Jiang sighed and said, "The foundations of Elara and Silas are somewhat lacking. In recent years, they have failed successive attempts at a breakthrough. It is uncertain when they will finally succeed."

"There is no need for concern."

Eldrin Chen had long anticipated this. He spoke calmly, "Elara and Silas have weak foundations. Their successive failures in breaking through were entirely within expectations."

"Their lifespans are still long; they have at least three Millennium of peak vitality remaining. As long as they adjust their mindset and learn from their experiences, they will eventually break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the spiritual core cultivation stage]."

Hearing this, Lyra Jiang could only nod. Then, as if remembering something, she suddenly spoke, "A few years ago, news came from the Western Pole Tranquil Spirit Temple."

"It said that your clan elder brother has mastered Buddhist teachings, synthesizing the great achievements of the Buddhist, Daoist, and Demonic paths to break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm. Upon his Initial Entry [first step into a new realm], he already possessed an Innate Dao Fruit [a nascent form of the ultimate Dao attainment]. His future accomplishments are likely to be boundless."

"An Innate Dao Fruit?"

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, revealing a trace of astonishment.

The so-called Innate Dao Fruit refers to having condensed the embryonic form of a Dao Fruit [the ultimate fruit of one's cultivation path] even before achieving immortality.

Such an existence has already cultivated a Supreme Dao Fruit [the highest grade of Dao Fruit]. As long as they methodically cultivate to the peak of the Primordial Spirit Realm, they can directly achieve the unparalleled status of a Dao Fruit Immortal [an immortal whose power stems from a perfected Dao Fruit]. The complete novel can be found at audio–novel.com.

"By synthesizing the supreme achievements of the Buddhist, Daoist, and Demonic paths, one can forge a Heaven-Perfected Dao Fruit [the ultimate spiritual fruit of enlightenment, representing the pinnacle of a cultivator's path]."

"It seems my clan brother truly possesses a sliver of potential to achieve the Great Luo Golden Immortal [the supreme, primordial state of immortality, transcending all worldly cycles]."

Eldrin Chen was filled with profound emotion, yet a thread of joy also wove through his heart.

Since Kael Chen had already forged a Heaven-Perfected Dao Fruit, his certainty of ascending to immortality was immense. When future calamities descended, he would likely be of significant aid to Eldrin Chen.

As this joy settled within him, Yvonne the Violet Consort spoke again with a smile. "There is another matter you should know."

"During my cultivation within the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [a vast, perpetually burning sea of mystical flames], I sensed unusual stirrings from the Separated Flame Vermilion Bird [a legendary fire-elemental phoenix, sovereign of the southern quadrant]. Calculating the cycles, its time of emergence draws near."

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen's expression brightened with delight. "If this proves true, our clan shall gain another Ninth Layer Nascent Soul [a cultivator who has reached the ninth and penultimate stage of the Nascent Soul realm, possessing immense power]."

The combat prowess of a Ninth Layer Nascent Soul was formidable. Not only within the Chen Clan, but across the entire expanse of the Purple Realm [a major realm within the cultivation world], such power ranked among the very strongest.

Heart buoyed by this prospect, Eldrin Chen made to depart for the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire, but Yvonne the Violet Consort gently stayed him.

He turned to see the several immortal consorts gazing at him with eyes as soft and alluring as silk. Lila, her face flushed with a delicate blush, spoke, "We have calculated the timing. The Separated Flame Vermilion Bird [a mythical fire-attribute phoenix] will not emerge for another year."

"Before then, it is not too late for us to cultivate together for a time."

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback before she pulled him onto the bed.

In the time that followed, Eldrin Chen cultivated the Yin-Yang Mutual Cultivation Covenant [a dual cultivation art that harmonizes opposing energies] with his several Dao companions. Amidst their tender intimacy and shared affection, a full year passed in the blink of an eye.

Timing his arrival precisely for the emergence of the Separated Flame Vermilion Bird, Eldrin Chen journeyed to the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [a vast, perpetually burning ocean of flames].

Thalion Chen had been waiting for many days. Seeing him arrive, he smiled and said, "If you had been any later, you might have missed the emergence of this Separated Flame Vermilion Bird."

"My apologies for the long wait, Old Granduncle."

Eldrin Chen gave a wry smile. Having been apart for several centuries, his Dao companions had been exceptionally clinging and passionate. They had kept him occupied for an entire year before finally settling down, the myriad intoxicating pleasures of which were difficult to put into words.

Fortunately, this period of cultivation had been immensely beneficial for Eldrin Chen. Utilizing the Yin-Yang Mutual Cultivation Covenant and the power of the near-Immortal Treasure [a treasure of immense power, one step below a true Immortal artifact] known as the 'Yin-Yang Dual Cultivation Pearl' [a pearl that facilitates the exchange of Yin and Yang energies], the group exchanged the Yin and Yang Dual Qi [the refined spiritual essences of opposing forces] they had accumulated over centuries. Their cultivation bases had all advanced significantly.

As for Eldrin Chen's current cultivation level, although he had not yet reached the peak of the Nascent Soul Sixth Layer [the sixth stage of the Nascent Soul realm], he was not far from achieving that perfect completion.

"Perhaps after another three hundred years of arduous cultivation, I can begin attempting the breakthrough to the seventh layer of the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm."

As this thought flashed through his mind, Eldrin Chen smiled and inquired, "How fares the Separated Flame Vermilion Bird [a mythical fire-attribute phoenix] now?"

"By my reckoning, today is the very day it should emerge into the world."

Thalion Chen stroked his long beard and spoke with a chuckle.

As they conversed, the two men strode deeper into the Underground Fire Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated fire-attribute spiritual energy], and before they knew it, they arrived at the very heart of the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [a vast, churning sea of molten rock and primal flame].

Within this boundless expanse of magma, a single fiery-red Treasure Lotus [a rare spiritual plant that often grows in places of extreme elemental power] floated serenely. At its very center rested a dazzling egg, ceaselessly drawing upon the potent energies of the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire. For uninterrupted reading, go to audio - novel . com.

"The Fire Phoenix Egg."

Eldrin Chen murmured, his brow furrowing slightly.

Within this Fire Phoenix Egg [the egg of a legendary Fire Phoenix, containing immense latent power], a truly earth-shattering power was contained. Strands of incredibly searing Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles that govern reality, which cultivators seek to comprehend and wield] and Dao Patterns [the visible manifestations and inscriptions of cosmic laws] were gestating, harboring a force capable of annihilating heaven and earth.

"The Law of Separated Flame."

Thalion Chen murmured under his breath, unable to suppress a look of profound envy from coloring his features.

The Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles that govern reality] represent a supreme power that only Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality] can command—a dreadful force that does not belong to the mortal world. Even a single, gossamer-thin chain of Laws of the Dao power, when unleashed, is sufficient to effortlessly slay a Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a master cultivator at the Nascent Soul stage].

Only supreme beings such as the Separated Flame Vermilion Bird, the Yi Wood Azure Dragon, and the Primordial Ice Silkworm [a mythical creature of primordial frost], who are born as Postnatal Deity [deities born after the creation of the world] from the Nine Heavens Above [the highest celestial realms], can naturally gestate this power of the Laws of the Dao within themselves.

For instance, the Separated Flame Vermilion Bird is the very embodiment of the Separated Flame Law [the cosmic principle of separated flame], a type of Postnatal Deity whose origins and foundation are even more terrifying than that of the Myriad Tribulations Thunder God from Myriad Tribulations Thunder Mountain.

Although the Myriad Tribulations Thunder God is a type of Nine Heavens Thunder Gods [thunder deities of the highest heavens], it never received nourishment from Primordial Essence [the purest energy of creation] or World-Initiating Qi [the Qi that initiated the world's formation]. Moreover, its path was severed by a violent assault before it could even be born into the world.

Thus, this Separated Flame Vermilion Bird can be described as utterly fearsome. Upon being born into the world, it can cultivate directly to the realm of the Ninth Layer Nascent Soul [the pinnacle of the Nascent Soul stage].

With even a minor degree of mastery over the power of the Laws of the Dao, it can advance a step further into the Half-Immortal Realm [the Demi-Immortal realm]. Once it fully masters the power of its own Laws of the Dao, it can summon the Immortal Ascension Tribulation [the heavenly trial for ascension] and Ascend to Immortal Eternity [transcend to become an eternal immortal].

"While still gestating within the egg, it possesses a companion supreme treasure. Upon birth, its power rivals that of a Ninth Layer Nascent Soul."

Gazing at the Fire Phoenix Egg, Thalion Chen could not help but sigh and shake his head, saying, "For an old man like me, achieving immortality and attaining the Dao is a lifelong dream impossible to fulfill. Yet for this being, it is merely the beginning."

"Comparing oneself to such a being is enough to make one die of frustration."

Old Granduncle murmured to himself, his heart a mix of envy and lament for a being of such divine origin.

A shadow crossed Eldrin Chen's brow. He forced a smile and said, "If you focus on your cultivation, Old Granduncle, and if one day I can ascend to the level of a Peerless Celestial Immortal [a supreme immortal being], it may not be impossible for me to help you attain such a Deep-Seated Foundation [a profound and unshakable foundation for cultivation]."

"No need, no need."

Thalion Chen shook his head, laughing heartily. "If you truly could find me amidst the cycles of reincarnation, this old man would still choose to be reborn as a Human Race."

"It is better to be human," he continued. "The torch of legacy is passed on, and the bonds of blood and kinship remain unbroken."

As he spoke, Old Granduncle shook his head once more.

He understood that Eldrin Chen's words held truth. Legends spoke of mighty beings within the Immortal Realm [the realm of immortals], Celestial Immortal [immortal] artifacts of immense power, capable of seizing the very Creation [the creative force of heaven and earth] for their loved ones, laying the groundwork for an immortal foundation in their next life.

It was even said that figures of the Great Luo Golden Immortal [Great Luo Golden Immortal] level needed only to utter a word, and their cherished ones could undergo a Reincarnation Tribulation [a tribulation to be reborn] and emerge as an Innate Divine Spirit [a being born with divine nature].

Yet, all things in existence come with a price. Within the Netherworld [the underworld], the cost to open the Six Paths Reincarnation Wells [the six wells leading to different paths of reincarnation]—for humans, gods, ghosts, beasts, demons, and others—varied greatly.

The paths for humans, beasts, ghosts, and demons were one matter. But the price to open the divine path's Reincarnation Well [a well of reincarnation] was astronomically immense. Even a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a paragon among heavenly immortals] would have to carefully weigh whether they could bear the colossal Karmic Burden [the burden of karma and consequence] it would incur.

Old Granduncle understood that myself had no hope of achieving immortality in this lifetime, yet he was unwilling for Eldrin Chen to pay a tremendous price on his behalf in the future, shouldering a monumental Karmic Burden [a metaphysical debt incurred by actions that disrupt the natural order of cause and effect].

Eldrin Chen was about to speak further when he noticed the Fire Phoenix Egg begin to tremble faintly, followed immediately by the appearance of a fine, hairline crack upon its surface.

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