Chapter 951 : The Pill of Restoration and Legacy

Elara Lin and Silas Chen were merely Earthly Dao Nascent Soul cultivators, their Deep-Seated Foundation [the core stability and potential of a cultivator's power base] somewhat shallow. The reason they were able to break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the spiritual core realm of a cultivator] was precisely because this pill had replenished the greater part of their foundational deficiencies.

It could be said that the wondrous efficacy of this Six-Six Return to Origin Pill [a legendary pill that refines and returns one's foundation to its primordial state] far surpasses that of an ordinary Nascent Soul Pill [a pill that aids in forming the Nascent Soul], and its value is correspondingly far greater.

As a mighty figure at the Ninth Layer Nascent Soul [the pinnacle of the Nascent Soul realm], the Star Palace Master would normally consider a common Nascent Soul Pill beneath his notice. Yet, this very Six-Six Return to Origin Pill had been an object of his covetous desire for many years.

Now, having obtained the Treasure Pill [a term for a pill of exceptional rarity and power], the Star Palace Master stroked his beard with evident delight and declared, "With this pill in hand, the hope for my Star Palace's seven Primordial Spirit cultivators to reclaim their rightful positions is within reach."

"Strive for your breakthrough with all haste,"

Eldrin Chen spoke with a tone of serene detachment, then added, "Should the Big Dipper Seven Stars Grand Formation [the legendary formation based on the seven stars of the Big Dipper] be restored to the world once more, it might lend its strength to my cause."

With the transaction agreed upon by both parties, the Star Palace Master offered a faint smile. "Come with me, then," he said.

The two proceeded deep into the heart of the Star Palace, and before long, they arrived within its supreme Legacy Hall [the hall housing the most sacred inheritances of a sect or clan].

Standing within the Grand Hall, the Star Palace Master adopted an expression of utmost solemnity. "The seven supreme legacies of my Star Palace," he intoned, "each correspond to one of the most exalted Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles and cosmic laws that govern reality]."

"They are the seven peerless scriptures: Celestial Pivot, Celestial Jade, Celestial Balance, Celestial Authority, Jade Balance, Opening Sun, and Shimmering Light." This chapter is part of a larger work available at audi novel.com.

"You may peruse the texts here, but remember, they must not be taken beyond the confines of this Grand Hall."

"I understand."

Eldrin Chen gave a nod and stepped forward.

Within the Grand Hall, he beheld seven radiant stars, luminous beyond compare, suspended in the void. Upon them flowed streams of dazzling, profoundly arcane script, a sight truly divine and extraordinary.

"Using Nine Heavens Star Fragment as the medium to inscribe a supreme immortal scripture... the Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality, transcending mortality] of the ancient Star Palace was indeed peerless."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, his thoughts turning to the origins of the Star Palace.

The lineage of this Star Palace was immeasurably ancient. Its Seven Stars inheritance did not originate from a native Immortal of the Purple Realm, but rather from seven supreme Star Lord [Lords of the Celestial Stars, titles of great power] from the Immortal Realm.

It was said that in the primordial dawn of the Purple Realm, several Immortal had left behind their Daoist legacies within it, vying to claim the realm's fortune and destiny.

For instance, the Ancient Ancestor of the Western Pole Tranquil Spirit Temple, 'Tranquil Spirit Precious Light Buddha', and the founding patriarch of the Master of the Dao Palace, 'Ancient Immortal of Flowing Void', had both established their traditions here.

The seven Star Lord of the Star Palace were likewise part of that ancient strategic arrangement [a long-term plan or scheme], being among the Immortal who had laid their pieces upon the board in that bygone age.

These seven Immortal Lords could not compare to 'Tranquil Spirit Precious Light Buddha' and 'Ancient Immortal of Flowing Void', both of whom were disciples of the Great Luo Immortal Lord [the supreme immortal sovereign of the highest heavens], their cultivation having reached the profound realm of Heaven Immortal [an immortal who has ascended to the celestial plane].

Nevertheless, they were extraordinarily remarkable. It was said all seven were Ancient Ancestors [venerable beings from ancient times] of the Immortal Domain [the celestial realm where immortals reside], with cultivation at the late-stage Earth Immortal [an immortal anchored to the earthly plane] or higher. The leader among them had even attained the Heaven Immortal realm.

To spread their teachings within the Purple Realm [a major realm within the cosmos], these seven Star Lords [sovereigns who command the power of celestial stars] deliberately plucked seven fragments of Nine Heavens Star Fragment [meteoric ore imbued with celestial essence], inscribed them with the legacies of their Cultivation Arts [esoteric methods for cultivation and enlightenment], and cast them into the Purple Realm. Thus was the current Star Palace [a sect or organization dedicated to stellar cultivation] lineage of the Purple Realm born.

However, after the Purple Immortal Lord [the paramount immortal sovereign of the Purple Realm] achieved his Dao, the Seven Star Lords [the collective title for the seven stellar sovereigns], to show their respect, severed all ties with the Star Palace of the Purple Realm. For millions of years, this lineage had lost contact with those seven founding Star Lord patriarchs.

Now, as Eldrin Chen stepped into the Legacy Hall [a sacred hall housing cultivation legacies] of the Star Palace to enter seclusion and contemplate the immortal-ascension methods of the seven Star Lords, a look of profound yearning colored his expression.

The heritage of the Star Palace was exceptionally profound, documenting seven distinct paths to immortality through the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles that govern reality and power]. Mastering any single one of these Laws of the Dao was sufficient to rely upon it for Ascend to Immortal Eternity [the ultimate transcendence to become an immortal].

Yet, the techniques only extended to the Ascension Immortal Realm [the realm just prior to full immortal ascension]. For cultivation beyond that, one would likely need to seek out those seven Star Lords to find the subsequent stages of the Cultivation Art.

Even so, as Eldrin Chen immersed himself in contemplation, he felt his horizons vastly expanding.

Seven scrolls of peerless immortal scriptures unfolded before Eldrin Chen's eyes. The myriad paths to immortality contained within greatly enriched his understanding, advancing his comprehension and deductions regarding the Pure Yang Celestial Fire Law [a supreme law governing pure yang and celestial flames] by another step.

"A pity these are all stellar Laws of the Dao," he mused, "and not the power of a Flame Law [a fundamental law governing fire and combustion]."

Uncertain of how much time had passed, Eldrin Chen emerged from his secluded cultivation, a soft murmur escaping his lips as he shook his head with a trace of regret.

Seven distinct Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles governing reality] lay unveiled before him, significantly deepening his Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound spiritual and energetic base of a cultivator]. Yet, it remained a pity that he was still unable to fully materialize the Pure Yang Celestial Flame [a supreme flame of pure yang essence, born of the heavens].

This shortfall stemmed not only from the immense difficulty of comprehending the Pure Yang Celestial Flame, but also because these particular Laws of the Dao were intrinsically linked to the stars and celestial bodies.

Had he possessed seven immortal scriptures primarily focused on the path of flame as reference, Eldrin Chen likely would have been sufficient to fully decipher the secrets of the Pure Yang Celestial Flame within a few centuries.

Nevertheless, having absorbed the essence of these seven immortal tomes, Eldrin Chen's knowledge and Deep-Seated Foundation were vastly enriched, laying a formidable cornerstone for the future perfection of his Dao Fruit [the ultimate spiritual fruit of one's cultivation path, representing enlightenment and power].

"Having thoroughly digested these seven scriptures, it is time to leave seclusion." This chapter is part of a larger work available at site: audio-novel.com.

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself and stepped out from the Grand Hall.

The moment he crossed the threshold of the Grand Hall, he beheld the Firmament [the vault of heaven] roiling with thunder. A figure of majestic bearing, akin to a stellar deity descended from the Nine Heavens [the highest celestial realms], was in the midst of weathering the Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation [the catastrophic heavenly trial required to form a Nascent Soul].

"It seems success is assured."

With Eldrin Chen's current discerning vision, a single glance was enough to ascertain that the individual would most likely triumph over the tribulation.

Seeing him emerge from seclusion, Star Palace Master [the leader of the Star Palace] approached with measured steps, cupped his hands in greeting, and said with a smile, "You have finally concluded your seclusion, sir. May I inquire as to your gains?"

"It proceeded smoothly enough,"

Eldrin Chen replied with serene composure. He then turned his gaze to Star Palace Master and continued, "During my single session of closed-door cultivation, the Star Palace [a celestial sect] has produced three new Nascent Soul Dao Lord [powerful cultivators who have formed their Nascent Soul]. It seems the legendary Big Dipper Seven Stars Grand Formation [the Grand Formation of the Seven Stars of the Big Dipper] can finally be restored to the world."

"Indeed,"

Star Palace Master responded, his mood visibly lifted. He could not help but smile as he said, "You have been in seclusion for over two hundred and eighty years. Less than a century now remains before the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a periodic, world-shaking calamity originating from a demonic abyss]."

"Had you not emerged, I would have requested your presence in the coming years to oversee the grand strategy."

"The fourth Demonic Abyss Cataclysm?"

A slight frown creased Eldrin Chen's brow, and a shadow of solemnity crossed his features.

Another small Millennium [a cycle of one thousand years] had slipped by in the blink of an eye. Unbeknownst to him, Eldrin Chen now approached the brink of the fourth Demonic Abyss Cataclysm, his lifespan already stretching beyond three thousand seven hundred years.

"Truly, within the mountains, time holds no sway, yet a Millennium has passed in the mortal world," he murmured, a note of profound reflection in his voice.

Eldrin Chen let out a sigh, then spoke: "Before the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm commences, there are two matters I must settle in advance, lest the great calamity spawn unforeseen variables."

"Oh?"

The Star Palace Master's gaze grew somber, yet he understood the thoughts in Eldrin Chen's heart. Stroking his long beard, he said, "The Second Nascent Soul [a powerful duplicate soul cultivated by high-level demons] of the Extraterrestrial Demon God is indeed a great scourge. We can delay its handling no longer."

"Indeed."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement and continued, "And then there is the Black Lotus. It has taken root deep within the Purple Realm Netherworld, drawing upon the Netherworld Qi [the corrupt, deathly energy of the underworld] of the Purple Realm to fuel its growth."

"If we leave it unchecked, allowing it to mature unchecked, it will likely break through to the Immortal-Demon Realm [a realm of power blending immortal and demonic essence] within a Millennium. Furthermore, it will cause a severe imbalance between the Yin and Yang energies [the fundamental opposing forces of the cosmos] within the Purple Realm."

Upon hearing this, the Star Palace Master furrowed his brow, his expression grave. "However, the Demonic Lotus lies submerged in the profound depths of the subterranean Netherworld. I fear even you and I would struggle to locate it."

"I intend to forge a supreme Heaven's Secrets Supreme Treasure [a legendary artifact capable of piercing celestial mysteries] to pinpoint its location," Eldrin Chen stated calmly, his tone filled with conviction. "I have prepared for this task for many years and have now gathered the majority of the required treasures."

"Currently, I am still lacking several Nine Heavens Star Core [the crystallized essence of stars from the highest heavens]. I had no choice but to seek you out to request them." This chapter appears courtesy of audi novel.com.