Chapter 948 : A New Realm of Power

When Eldrin Chen emerged from his secluded chamber, he found that Lyra Jiang had already succeeded in her breakthrough ahead of him.

Upon seeing Eldrin Chen, Lyra Jiang could not help but smile and say, "With this step of your breakthrough, the depth of your Mana [the spiritual energy cultivated and wielded by practitioners] may still not quite match that of a Demigod Ancestor, but I fear the gap is no longer far."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight, acknowledging nod.

Even before his breakthrough, when he was at the Nascent Soul Sixth Layer, the profoundness of his Mana had already surpassed that of ordinary cultivators at the Ninth Layer Nascent Soul by a significant margin.

Now, having broken through to the seventh layer of the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a higher state of being] realm, his Mana had surged by another fifty percent. One could say it was already approaching the domain of a Demi-Immortal.

If one added the power of the two Immortal Rank Divine Abilities—'Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder' and 'Primordial Chaos True Qi'—then Eldrin Chen, even without employing the strength of his physical body, now possessed combat power at the Quasi-Immortal level.

"My physical body is already near-invincible; it cannot advance further until I cultivate the Five Elements Ancestral Veins," he mused.

"There is still vast room for my Mana to grow. However, even pushed to its absolute limit within the mortal world, Mana ultimately cannot shatter the barrier of the Immortal Rank."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself. After a moment, he shook his head and declared, "The path ahead for me must lie in Comprehending Laws [the profound act of understanding and wielding the fundamental principles of reality] and in cultivating a Supreme Dao Fruit [the ultimate spiritual attainment, the fruit of one's cultivation path]."

"That path will not be easy either," Lyra Jiang said, shaking her head before nodding in agreement. "Now that we have both reached the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage, it is indeed time for us to begin focusing on Comprehending Laws." For uninterrupted reading, go to audio-novel . com.

"Understood," Eldrin Chen replied with calm composure, then continued, "I intend to enter secluded cultivation within the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire next. I plan to study the Separated Flame Law contained within the Separated Flame Vermilion Bird to gain insights into the Pure Yang Heavenly Flame Power [a supreme power of celestial fire aligned with the pure yang principle]."

"That is wise."

Lyra Jiang gave a nod of agreement and spoke, "The Enlightenment Blossom [a rare spiritual herb that aids in profound comprehension] has ripened. I also plan to enter a period of secluded cultivation to attempt to comprehend a fifth Secret Power [a unique and profound power derived from deep understanding of the Dao]."

Having said this, Eldrin Chen looked at the Separated Fire Immortal Lotus Seed and stated, "The Separated Fire Immortal Lotus Seed [a seed from a legendary lotus born of separated flame] can still be used to refine two batches of Treasure Pill [a high-grade elixir of immense value]. The Pure Yang Treasure Pearl [a precious pearl imbued with pure yang essence] can also be used for one more batch."

"Before we enter seclusion, let us first refine these Treasure Pill."

Within the current Purple Realm [a vast and mystical cultivation world], those capable of refining Sixth Rank High Grade Pure Yang Treasure Pill [a supreme elixir of the sixth rank, high grade] could be counted on one hand. Among them, Eldrin Chen's Alchemy [the art of pill refinement] was considered the most masterful.

A treasure as rare and precious as the Separated Fire Immortal Lotus Seed was exceedingly difficult to find. To avoid wasting such a supreme treasure, Eldrin Chen decided to personally oversee its refinement.

After their breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage [the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, where one's spiritual core is fully formed], both of their Mana [the spiritual energy used to power techniques and arts] had increased substantially. This allowed them to refine the Separated Flame Immortal Lotus Pill [an elixir refined from the Separated Fire Immortal Lotus Seed] at a significantly faster pace.

Working together, they spent approximately one Jiazi-time [a cycle of sixty years] to finally complete the refinement of all three batches of the Separated Flame Immortal Lotus Pill.

This time, with Eldrin Chen's significantly enhanced Mana, his Pill Success Rate [the likelihood of successfully refining a pill batch] had also risen considerably. From the three batches, they successfully produced a total of ten Treasure Pill.

This Treasure Pill [a supreme-grade elixir that significantly aids in cultivation breakthroughs] can increase a cultivator's chances of breaking through to the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage [the advanced stage of the Primordial Spirit realm, where one's spiritual core is immensely powerful] by thirty percent. Without unforeseen circumstances, it should be sufficient to nurture four or five individuals to the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage.

Thinking of this, Lyra Jiang said with a rather pleased mood, "Guinevere and Lila have accumulated their Mana [the spiritual energy used for cultivation] the fastest and have already touched the threshold of the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage."

"Nyssa's and Violet Consort's Mana progress has also been steady. Over these years, they have cultivated to the Nascent Soul Sixth Layer [the sixth layer of the Nascent Soul realm]. With this Treasure Pill now, they should be able to break through to the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage within two hundred years."

"Mm."

Eldrin Chen also nodded, then summoned Verdant Consort and Lila along with the others.

He distributed one Treasure Pill to each of them before speaking, "There are still over six hundred years until the next Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a periodic, catastrophic invasion from the demonic realms]. I plan to enter seclusion during this time to Comprehending Laws [the profound act of understanding and mastering the fundamental laws of the cosmos].

"While there is still time, you should also enter seclusion early to advance your cultivation. Strive to break through to the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage before this Demonic Abyss Cataclysm arrives."

Lila took the Treasure Pill and declared with considerable confidence, "With this pill in hand, I will certainly break through to the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage within one Jiazi-time [a cycle of sixty years]."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, his expression one of understanding.

Among them, Verdant Consort cultivated the Red Dust Butterfly Dream Technique [a profound technique that weaves illusions of the mortal world, laying a true immortal foundation], forging a genuine immortal Dao foundation. Lila inherited the legacy of the Heavenly Mountain Goddess, and Nyssa Qu was, moreover, a Mythical Immortal Seed [a constitution of legendary potential] from the Seven-Colored Immortal Clam [a mythical clam demon beast whose shell shimmers with seven colors].

It could be said that the foundations of all three were exceptionally extraordinary, each possessing a certain degree of confidence in their ability to Ascend to Immortal Eternity.

Only Yvonne the Violet Consort had a slightly weaker foundation. To break through the threshold of the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage [the advanced stage of the Primordial Spirit realm], even with a Treasure Pill [a supreme-grade elixir that aids in cultivation breakthroughs] in hand, it was likely she would not succeed on the first attempt.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen took out two more Treasure Pill and handed them to Yvonne the Violet Consort, saying, "Your cultivation base is insufficient. Achieving a breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage in a single attempt will be difficult."

"Fortunately, your lifespan is ample, so there is no need for haste. As long as you persist and continue to assail the barrier, you will ultimately succeed."

"I understand."

Yvonne the Violet Consort bit her lip lightly but still accepted the Treasure Pill. For the best reading experience, visit audio-novel .c om.

For cultivators like her, blessed with a Heavenly Spiritual Root [the highest grade of innate spiritual aptitude], the early stages of cultivation were smooth and effortless. However, once they reached the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm of the Primordial Spirit], their Mana [the refined spiritual energy used by cultivators] became far less profound and abundant compared to peers of the same realm.

Now, attempting to break through to the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage presented a difficulty far exceeding that faced by an ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivator.

Ascending to immortality was an even more daunting challenge. Over the millions of years within the Purple Realm [a vast and ancient cultivation world], several hundred had achieved immortality, yet those with a Heavenly Spiritual Root who succeeded could likely be counted on one hand.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin Chen offered further advice: "The Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [a legendary sea of subterranean flames] is one of the world's most supreme Underground Fire Vein [a concentrated vein of potent earth-fire energy]. As a cultivator with a Fire Spiritual Root [an innate affinity for the fire element], you should cultivate here frequently in the future. It may smooth your path forward."

After bestowing the Treasure Pill, Eldrin Chen proceeded deep into the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire to begin his secluded cultivation, focusing on comprehending the power of the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles and rules that govern the cosmos].

The so-called Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles and rules that govern the cosmos] are a manifestation of the world's natural order, the lifelong pursuit of countless cultivators.

If a cultivator comprehends the power of the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles and rules that govern the cosmos], their soul can fuse with these Laws, allowing them to harness their might. With a mere gesture, they can unleash Law Divine Chains [chains of solidified divine law] to smite their foes, wielding immense and terrifying power.

Such supreme power is not meant for the mortal realm; once comprehended, it is sufficient to suppress all adversaries.

Not to mention the Immortal who have fully mastered the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles and rules that govern the cosmos], even a Demigod Ancestor who has grasped an illusory form of these Laws possesses earth-shattering power.

Before a Demigod Ancestor, even the mightiest existence at the Ninth Layer Nascent Soul realm is as helpless as an infant, capable of being subdued with a snap of the fingers.

The most rudimentary method for a cultivator to comprehend the power of the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles and rules that govern the cosmos] is to diligently study countless scriptures and then continuously deduce their own Secret Power [innate spiritual affinity]. Based on the Secret Power [innate spiritual affinity] they have mastered, they can further deduce the power of the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles and rules that govern the cosmos].

The second method is to perceive the power within the natural world, to experience the principles and truths of the foundational rules of heaven and earth, thereby comprehending the power of the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles and rules that govern the cosmos].

Beyond these, one can also seek out treasures imbued with the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles and rules that govern the cosmos] and attempt to comprehend their power from within.

For instance, within the Separated Flame Vermilion Bird resides the power of the Separated Flame Law [the Law of Separated Flame, governing the principle of isolated or divided fire]. If a cultivator can thoroughly comprehend it, they too can cultivate the power of the Separated Flame Law [the Law of Separated Flame, governing the principle of isolated or divided fire].

At this moment, Eldrin Chen sought to utilize the Separated Flame Law [a profound law governing the power of separation and flame] contained within the Separated Flame Vermilion Bird [a mythical bird demon beast embodying the separated flame] to refine and deduce the principles of his own Celestial Fire of Pure Yang [a divine ability manifesting celestial fire of pure, unadulterated masculine energy].

"Such an arcane and profound power," he murmured to himself.

As the Separated Flame Vermilion Bird unveiled the profound mysteries of the Separated Flame Law before his very eyes, astonishment flickered within Eldrin Chen's pupils.

Having cultivated for several millennia to this day, Eldrin Chen's comprehension of supreme spiritual energies [the vital essence cultivated and wielded by practitioners], such as the Pure Yang Flame, had already reached an exceedingly profound depth. Original publication: @udio-novel.com - The source of this chapter.