Chapter 911 Refining the Spirit Treasure

"Excellent."

Seeing Elara agree, Eldrin gave a slight nod, a faint smile gracing his features.

As the saying goes, when 1 attains the Dao, even his pets ascend to heaven. Though Eldrin could not yet claim to be an immortal, he had become a figure akin to an earthbound transcendent. The slightest favor bestowed by him was considered a heavenly opportunity for countless cultivators.

Since he had the means, Eldrin was naturally generous with his rewards toward these juniors.

Having admired Elara, Eldrin cast a glance at Silas Chen and was reminded of the bygone figures of Changyan Chen and Caleb Chen. A soft sigh escaped his heart.

These 2 siblings, Chen Silas (Person Name), were personally saved by him back in the day. He had practically watched them grow up with his own eyes, making them among the closest juniors to him within the clan.

Now, after several 100 years had passed in the blink of an eye, Chen Caleb (Person Name) proved to have a slightly weaker foundation and rather unfortunate luck, having already fallen in the former Desolate Demon Ridge (Location).

Yet it was Chen Silas (Person Name) whose will remained unshakable, stumbling through countless trials to reach this day.

Although Chen Silas could not be considered a prodigy, and his talents paled in comparison to many Nascent Soul cultivators, his unwavering determination allowed his path of cultivation to surpass that of most gifted True Lords.

Of course, in the eyes of the world, the most crucial factor that had brought Silas Chen to where he stood today was his extraordinary fortune of being born into the right lineage—a twist of fate that defied the very heavens.

After all, in the eyes of many, being born into an extraordinary force like the Chen Family was 1 thing—but to be born during its nascent rise was truly 1 of the most heaven-defying opportunities in the Violet Realm.

Had this Chen Silas (Person Name) been born a few decades earlier, he might never have broken through the Foundation Establishment realm and would have long perished amidst the heavenly tribulations.

Had he been born a few centuries later, he would have been overshadowed by the Chen Clan's endless stream of prodigies, likely achieving at most the ordinary accomplishments of a True Monarch.

Yet she was born at an ill-fated time—precisely when the Chen family began its rise, becoming 1 of the clan's earliest Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Along the way, she contributed significantly to the family and became 1 of its key pillars for a considerable period.

Therefore, Chen Silas (Person Name) held an extremely high status within the clan, having even gained the regard of several Primordial Spirit Dao Lords among the elders. The clan would undoubtedly spare no immense cost to nurture his growth.

It was precisely for this reason that although her innate talent did not seem particularly dazzling, her network of connections far surpassed what any ordinary True Monarch could hope to match. This very foundation granted her the potential for even more resplendent achievements.

All the senior cultivators of the Chen Clan understood perfectly well that the Patriarchs would undoubtedly support Chen Silas (Person Name) in his attempt to break through to the Nascent Soul stage, yet none of them harbored any resentment.

For many Nascent Soul True Monarchs within the clan were juniors who had reached their current heights under the guidance and protection of Chen Silas (Person Name) throughout these years.

To return to our story, Eldrin gave Chen Silas a careful once-over before producing the Sixfold Reversion Elixir. "Your foundation is somewhat frail," he remarked. "Prepare yourself for multiple attempts to breach the Nascent Soul realm."

"The 60-6 Reversion Pill can enhance both the Nascent Soul and the soul. After consuming it, not only will you be able to naturally attract the Earth Soul, but your foundation will also experience tremendous growth."

Upon breaking through to the Half-Step Primordial Spirit (Cultivation Realm), 1 may attempt the Primordial Spirit breakthrough once every 2 100 years.

Speaking to this point, Eldrin declared with unwavering certainty, "As long as you fortify your resolve, reflect on the experiences of impacting the Nascent Soul, and utilize the Nascent Soul Elixir to breach the Nascent Soul realm, repeating this process up to 3 times will assuredly lead you into the Nascent Soul realm."

"Uncle Eldrin..."

A warmth blossomed in Chen Silas’s heart as he accepted the Sixfold Return to Origin Pill. “Silas will not fail your expectations,” he vowed.

"Hmm."

Seeing this, Eldrin couldn't help but smile faintly before turning his gaze toward Chen Ethan.

Seeing Chen Ethan, Eldrin nodded in satisfaction, a faint smile gracing his lips.

Among the cultivators of the Chen Clan's main bloodline, aside from Eldrin, Kael possessed the most astonishing Dao Heart, while Chen Ethan was endowed with the most formidable innate talent.

Since comprehending the cycle of life and death, Chen Ethan had gained ever-deeper insights into cultivation over the years.

This journey spanned the 6-100-year Demonic Abyss Tribulation, during which Chen Ethan fought relentlessly at the forefront of battle. Though incapable of intervening in clashes beyond the Soul Formation realm, he had participated in over 7 100 engagements—both major and minor—along his path.

Amidst the unending torrent of great battles, he repeatedly teetered on the brink of life and death, enduring trials of unprecedented intensity. Through these ordeals, he grasped a sliver of the profound mystery of life, unraveling the legendary secret power of vitality.

Although this vitality was incomparable to the seed of life from Eldrin, it embodied the profound power of emerging from the brink of death—a superior force even among all forms of spiritual essence.

It was precisely for this reason that Eldrin held Chen Ethan in high regard, believing that even if he could not ascend to immortality in the future, he would undoubtedly become a peerless figure of the same caliber as Riverlord Chang.

At this thought, Eldrin pondered briefly before speaking: "I can grant you 1 of 2 opportunities. You may choose between them."

Chen Ethan (Person Name) paused briefly before inquiring, "I beg Uncle to clarify."

"Mm." Eldrin nodded slightly and began recounting gracefully, "First, I can bestow upon you 1 portion of Soul-Returning Elixir and 60-6 Cyclic Return Pills."

"With your foundation, supplemented by the Soul Elixir and the 60-6 Return to Origin Pill, achieving the Soul Formation Realm is as certain as sunrise."

Chen Ethan nodded, understanding that this path might be the optimal choice—1 that could allow him to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm within 1 100 years.

However, he understood that when Eldrin mentioned 2 paths, the second opportunity was likely no less remarkable than the 6-6 Return to Origin Pill and the Soul Consolidation Pill.

At this thought, he promptly inquired, "Might I ask, Ancestral Master, what manner of path constitutes this second option?"

"The second path concerns your Dao."

Eldrin spoke softly, then said, "If you can obtain this second opportunity, you might comprehend the legendary power of annihilation."

"Oh."

Upon hearing this, Chen Ethan (Person Name) couldn't help but feel a surge of joy. Having already cultivated the legendary Vitality Secret Force, if he could now comprehend the Annihilation Magic Power, he would be able to fuse them into the Cycle of Creation and Destruction Force.

That Life-Death Essence was profoundly mysterious, containing the secrets of the birth and demise of all living beings. Among all types of magical energies, it was considered top-tier, though its power might be slightly inferior to supreme forces like the Samadhi True Fire.

Once this step was completed, Ethan's combat prowess would be greatly enhanced, likely placing him among the top-tier of those at his Nascent Soul level in the future.

At this thought, Chen Ethan (Person Name) did not hesitate in the slightest. He immediately dropped to his knees and declared, “Ethan (Person Name)’s lifelong pursuit is the great path to immortality, not fleeting achievements. I beseech the Ancestor to reveal to me the location of the second opportunity.”

"Excellent."

Eldrin had long anticipated the choice that Chen Ethan would make.

He gave a nod, then rose to his feet and said, "Return and consolidate your cultivation. After the Dao Lecture Tribulation, I shall take you to seek the destined opportunity."

After making arrangements for the breakthrough of several clan members into the Nascent Soul realm, Eldrin watched as they departed.

After the crowd dispersed, Eldrin did not linger at Verdant Chariot Mountain. He immediately returned to the Infernal Prison Sea of Flames.

Now that Eldrin had broken through to the Primordial Spirit, Mid Stage some years ago, it was time to elevate his Lifebound Spirit Treasure to the 6th-rank, high-grade.

Chapter 1 The biting northern wind swept across the mountain range, howling like countless vengeful spirits. Snowflakes danced wildly in the air, blanketing the jagged peaks in a layer of pristine white. At the summit of the highest mountain, a solitary figure sat cross-legged upon a massive bluestone, motionless as if carved from ice. Lin Feng had been meditating here for 3 full years. His black robes were tattered, his long hair matted with frost, yet his eyes shone with an unnerving clarity. Through the swirling snow, he gazed at the distant horizon where the last sliver of twilight was fading. "30-2 1000 spirit stones," he murmured, his breath forming clouds in the frigid air. "All spent to reach the third layer of the Heaven Swallowing Art." A bitter smile touched his lips. The cultivation path was indeed paved with countless treasures and untold hardships. He recalled the first time he had stepped into the cultivation world—a young boy barely 15, filled with dreams of immortality. Now, 1 100 years had passed, and he remained stranded at the Foundation Establishment realm. Suddenly, the air crackled with energy. The snow around him began to swirl faster, forming a vortex of crystalline light. Lin Feng's eyes narrowed. This was no ordinary storm. "You've finally come, Elder Ming," Lin Feng said without turning around. From the shadows between the snowflakes, an old man materialized. His white robes seemed untouched by the wind, and his aura was as deep as an abyss. This was Elder Ming of the Profound Sky Sect, a Golden Core expert who had pursued Lin Feng for nearly a 1000 miles. "Lin Feng, you stole the sect's ultimate technique," Elder Ming's voice was deceptively calm. "For this crime, there is only 1 punishment." Lin Feng rose slowly, the snow falling from his shoulders. "The Heaven Swallowing Art chose me, old man. Just as the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss recognized me as its master." As he spoke, a sword materialized in his hand—its blade the color of dark smoke, with embers glowing along its edge like sleeping dragons. The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) hummed with power, its energy causing the falling snow to evaporate before touching the ground. Elder Ming's eyes widened slightly. "The legendary sword... So the rumors were true." He raised his hand, and a dozen or so ice needles materialized in the air around him. "It matters not. Today, you will perish here." The battle began without warning. Ice needles shot toward Lin Feng like shooting stars. The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) swept upward, meeting the attack with a curtain of crimson flame. The collision sent shockwaves through the mountain, cracking the bluestone where Lin Feng had been meditating. For 20-some exchanges they fought, their movements too fast for ordinary eyes to follow. Lin Feng knew he was outmatched—a Foundation Establishment cultivator against a Golden Core expert was like a moth challenging a flame. But the Heaven Swallowing Art granted him insights beyond his realm. As Elder Ming prepared his ultimate technique, Lin Feng saw an opening—a fleeting imbalance in the old man's energy flow. It was a risk that could cost him his life, but the cultivation path had never favored the cautious. With a roar that echoed through the mountains, Lin Feng unleashed the third layer of the Heaven Swallowing Art. The very air seemed to tear asunder as he shot forward, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) becoming 1 with his being. The resulting explosion of energy lit up the night sky, visible from valleys away. When the light faded, only 1 figure remained standing. Lin Feng leaned heavily on his sword, his robes stained crimson. Before him lay Elder Ming, his eyes wide with disbelief. The Golden Core expert had fallen to a Foundation Establishment cultivator—an event unheard of in countless years. "The path of immortality cares not for seniority," Lin Feng whispered to the falling snow. "Only strength." He took a deep breath, feeling the spiritual energy of heaven and earth flowing into him. The battle had been costly, but through it, he sensed a breakthrough approaching—the bottleneck that had confined him for over a 100 years was finally cracking. Far to the east, the first rays of dawn touched the snow-capped peaks. A new day was beginning, and with it, a new chapter in Lin Feng's journey. He sheathed the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss (Magic Treasure) and began his descent from the mountain. Somewhere in the vast cultivation world, answers awaited—about the Heaven Swallowing Art, about the sword that had chosen him, and about his own mysterious origins. The wind carried away the traces of battle, leaving only silence and snow.