Chapter 1061 : The Cauldron's Hidden Legacy

With only the faintest traces of Path Principles Power [the fundamental laws and energies that govern cultivation and reality] it naturally emanated, the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron [a legendary cauldron forged from black gold and inscribed with dragon patterns] had aided Eldrin Chen in refining the Counter-Scale [the unique, reverse-growing scale of a powerful dragon, a key ingredient] from the Primordial Era Desolate Dragon [an ancient and mighty dragon from the dawn of time]. The cauldron's profound nature far surpassed anything Eldrin Chen had imagined.

Had Eldrin Chen not repeatedly verified the absence of an artifact spirit within the cauldron, he might have mistaken it for a fully intact Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest immortal rank, possessing immense power and sentience].

"The origins of this Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron are likely anything but simple," he mused.

With that thought settling, Eldrin Chen did not dwell on it further.

With a flick of his sleeve, he opened the lid of the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron and extracted from within a mass of pure, radiant golden blood.

This was the last vestige of Primordial Era Desolate Dragon True Blood [the potent lifeblood of the ancient Desolate Dragon] lingering within the Primordial Era Desolate Dragon Counter-Scale [the refined essence of the dragon's unique scale], which Eldrin Chen had deliberately set aside.

Clasping the Counter-Scale True Blood [the purified essence of the dragon's blood from the Counter-Scale] in his palm, Eldrin Chen strode into the secluded cultivation chamber, where he found Lila in deep meditation.

As he drew near, Eldrin Chen noticed the Counter-Scale blood in his hand erupting with a dazzling golden light. Within its depths, the faint silhouette of a Primordial Yellow Dragon Vein [a divine ability manifesting the power and form of an ancient Yellow Dragon] seemed to coil and writhe, accompanied by the resonant echoes of a dragon's roar.

Simultaneously, from within Lila's womb, the unborn child seemed to sense the call, responding by radiating waves of its own golden, divine luminescence.

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Eldrin Chen seemed to have anticipated this, giving a slight nod of acknowledgment.

He released his control, and the Counter-Scale True Blood [the potent, life-giving blood essence from a dragon's reverse scale] transformed into a Primordial Yellow True Dragon [a legendary dragon of ancient, primordial power] that vanished into Lila's abdomen.

As the radiant light fully subsided and was drawn inward, Eldrin Chen felt a wave of reassurance. This child, nourished in the womb by the Heavenly Dragon Relic [a sacred artifact of immense draconic power], was already destined for peerless talent from its very conception.

Now, having also consumed the Counter-Scale True Blood from a Primordial Era Desolate Dragon [an ancient dragon of desolate, untamed power], the child's future physical resilience and innate resistance to various exotic Path Principles [the fundamental laws and energies that govern cultivation and reality] would undoubtedly be astonishing.

"Husband."

It was then that Exquisite Jiang approached. Witnessing the scene, she smiled and said, "This child's fortune is profound. They are sure to become a rare and exceptional seedling for the immortal path."

"Mmm."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement. "The child's affinity with the Desolate Dragon's True Blood is perfect. This destiny was meant to be."

With this matter settled, the group returned to their usual, tranquil routine of cultivation.

Not long after, the ancient herbs within the Spirit Herb Garden [a garden cultivating spiritually potent plants] began undergoing a large-scale metamorphosis. Eldrin Chen commenced the alchemical refinement of the various Spirit Herb [plants imbued with spiritual energy, used in elixirs and cultivation].

He spent several hundred years refining a total of eight furnaces of Immortal Herb [rare plants imbued with immortal energy], which yielded three furnaces of Polarity Supreme Polarity Pill [a supreme-grade pill that harmonizes opposing forces] and five furnaces of Dragon-Phoenix Path-Forging Pill [a pill that uses the essence of dragon and phoenix to forge one's cultivation path].

From these alchemical endeavors, he obtained three Polarity Supreme Polarity Pill and twenty-one Dragon-Phoenix Path-Forging Pill.

Combined with his previous stockpile, Eldrin Chen now possessed a total of thirty-four Immortal Pill [pills of immortal grade, vastly superior to mortal elixirs].

Among them, the three Superior Grade Immortal Pill [the highest quality tier of immortal pills] were naturally the Polarity Supreme Polarity Pill.

There were also three Medium Grade Immortal Pill [the middle quality tier of immortal pills], which were the Longevity Pill [a pill that significantly extends one's lifespan].

The Inferior Grade Immortal Pill [the lowest quality tier of immortal pills] were the most numerous, totaling twenty-eight, all of which were Dragon-Phoenix Path-Forging Pill.

The Dragon-Phoenix Path-Forging Pill is a top-tier Precious Pill [an exceptionally valuable and potent pill] for cultivating an Immortal Body [a physical form tempered to an immortal level of resilience and power]. It is the most effective aid for the rapid advancement of Eldrin Chen's Primordial One Indestructibility Body [a legendary constitution of unbreakable unity] and Exquisite Jiang's Supreme Lunar Immortal Body [an immortal constitution aligned with the supreme power of the moon].

Furthermore, if Lila and others were to consume this Dragon-Phoenix Path-Forging Pill, their chances of successfully forging an Immortal Body would increase by approximately thirty percent.

However, Lila and the others have not yet attained immortality. Refining a single Dragon-Phoenix Path-Forging Pill would take them several thousand years. Moreover, this pill is extremely potent; a mortal can only refine one in their entire lifetime.

Therefore, Eldrin Chen has temporarily withheld giving the pills to Lila and Violet Consort Yan. He plans to wait a while longer and seek additional treasures [objects of spiritual power] that aid in forging an Immortal Body, to help them achieve this breakthrough in one concerted effort.

"A full thirty-four Immortal Pill [a supreme elixir that can extend the lifespan and enhance the cultivation of an immortal]. This should be more than enough to purchase suitable nurturing treasures for the womb at the Barter Convention [a grand gathering where cultivators trade rare and precious items]."

Gazing at the Immortal Pill in his hand, Eldrin Chen murmured to himself with a contemplative sigh, a slight weight lifting from his shoulders, before stepping out of the Seclusion Chamber [a specially prepared room for undisturbed meditation and cultivation].

No sooner had he emerged from the Alchemy Chamber [a chamber dedicated to the art of pill refinement] than he found Exquisite Jiang waiting for him, her face alight with joy. "Husband," she said, unable to contain her excitement, "Lila is about to give birth."

"Truly!"

Eldrin Chen's expression erupted into unrestrained delight, and he immediately flew towards the inner chambers of their abode.

Over the past several centuries, he had spent most of his time in seclusion, refining pills. Unbeknownst to him, the time for Lila and the other two women, including Violet Consort Yan, to give birth had drawn near. Access the full story on audio - novel . com.

With the imminent arrival of his first child, Eldrin Chen's heart swelled with profound excitement. He arrived swiftly outside the birthing chamber.

There, he beheld a scene of radiant golden light spilling from within the chamber, accompanied by the faint, majestic echo of a dragon's roar resonating through heaven and earth. The child within Lila's womb was on the very cusp of entering the world.

As a Primordial Spirit Cultivator [a master whose spiritual core has fully formed and ascended to a higher state of being] with profound magical power [the refined energy cultivated and wielded by practitioners of the mystical arts], and with a physical body nourished by this power for thousands of years, childbirth should theoretically be a process of minimal pain.

However, the fetus within Lila's womb was a true Immortal Infant [a child born with the innate potential and destiny of an immortal]. This infant, born of an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation], possessed inherently exalted talent and latent power from the moment of conception.

Especially since the child could not yet fully control her own power, the birthing process was naturally excruciatingly painful for her.

At this moment, Eldrin Chen was filled with anxiety. He could only channel his life Immortal Essence [the foundational life energy of an immortal] into the cave abode, continuously soothing Lila's agony.

"Waaah—"

After what seemed an eternity, the sound of an infant's cry suddenly echoed from within the cave abode.

Eldrin Chen immediately pushed the door open and entered. He saw Lila lying there, utterly drained. He hurried forward and took her hand.

"My lady, you have suffered greatly."

Lila, her face pale as moonlight, lifted the child and handed it to Eldrin Chen. "This is our child," she said.

Eldrin Chen took the infant. It was a baby of exquisite beauty, as if carved from jade and polished with care.

The child's features bore a three-part resemblance to his own. Around the infant's small form swirled an aura of Merit Buddha Light [a radiant light born from accumulated virtuous deeds and karma], and within it, one could vaguely sense an unyielding righteousness and a sharp, domineering intent.

Upon the child's body coiled a Primordial Yellow Dragon Vein [a manifestation of supreme, ancient earth-aligned power], resembling a True Dragon [a supreme, primordial dragon species]. Each strand of the dragon pattern pulsed with profound and peerless mystery.

"This child is born with immortal bones, his physical form bears the semblance of being untouched by all laws. His future achievements are likely to be immeasurable."

"Moreover, this is..."

Eldrin Chen's words paused slightly. Gazing at the dragon patterns on the infant's body, he performed a brief calculation, and his eyes narrowed a fraction.

These dragon patterns are named the 'Great Power Heavenly Dragon Mantra' [a supreme incantation that manifests the power of a celestial dragon]. It is an Innate Divine Ability [a divine ability one is born with, not learned] inherent to the Immortal Infant [an infant born with the potential for immortal cultivation]. Once activated, it can transform into a Great Power Heavenly Dragon [a mighty celestial dragon of immense power] to suppress demons and monsters. It is an incomparably fierce, domineering, and supreme divine ability.

Lila saw this and spoke with a note of concern, "This child has refined the Heavenly Dragon Relic [a sacred relic left behind by a heavenly dragon, containing its essence and power] and is born with the Merit Buddha Light [a radiant aura signifying immense accumulated virtue and Buddhist merit]. His temperament will likely be similarly stubborn and unyieldingly righteous. I fear he may walk the same path as the Heavenly Dragon [a celestial dragon, a powerful divine beast] of old."

"That Heavenly Dragon..."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's expression shifted slightly. In the past, the Heavenly Dragon Buddha would rather end his own life outside the Empty Clarity Temple than return with the Dragon Clan Patriarch, a testament to the depth of his righteous and unyielding, almost obstinate, character.

The child before them had refined the Heavenly Dragon Relic. It seemed he had inherited Eldrin Chen's own sharp, decisive nature, yet also carried within him a measure of the Heavenly Dragon Buddha's unwavering integrity.

If that were all, it might be manageable. But most crucially, this child was destined to face a great tribulation in the future, which promised to be a significant complication.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen's face grew solemn. After a long silence, he finally spoke, "Do not worry. If the heavens themselves should collapse, your husband will be here to hold them up."

"Very well."

With those words, Lila set aside her worries. She looked at the child and asked, "What name shall we give this child?"

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment, then looked down at the child in his arms and said, "Our Chen Clan follows the Sixteen-Character Generation Names [a poetic sequence of sixteen characters used to name successive generations]: Pursuing the Path, Everlasting Verdure [a mantra signifying the eternal pursuit of the Dao and enduring prosperity], Remembering the Virtuous, Reflecting on Ancestors [a mantra meaning to remember virtuous deeds and honor ancestors], Mutual Support to Revive the Clan, Ascendant Immortal, Achieving Immortality [a mantra representing the ascent to immortality and achieving the ultimate state]."

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