Chapter 954 : Forging a Peerless Immortal Foundation

After gathering the hundred scriptures, Eldrin Chen began his secluded cultivation within Spirit Isle Lake.

Having amassed a hundred volumes of Immortal Scripture, Eldrin Chen's accumulated Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound and consolidated base of a cultivator's power] was already astonishing. He did not immediately begin comprehending the power of Comprehending Laws [the process of understanding and internalizing the fundamental principles of reality], but first set about organizing his own Deep-Seated Foundation.

He first delved into the hundred Immortal Scripture. Only after one full Jiazi-time [a cycle of sixty years] of secluded study did he fully absorb their essence, transforming it into the substance of his own Deep-Seated Foundation.

Thereafter, he began to systematize his own Daoist arts. This process consumed another full Jiazi-time, as he fused the essence of the hundred Immortal Scripture into his personal cultivation method, advancing it to the Half-Immortal Realm [a transcendent state bordering on true immortality].

The newly evolved method was profoundly more mystical than its predecessor, capable of guiding a cultivator directly to the threshold of perceiving Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles that govern existence]. In terms of the depth and solidity of its foundation, it could be considered peerless in the world.

Eldrin Chen immediately entered secluded cultivation to rebuild his foundation with this new method. Unnoticed, time flowed swiftly by.

By the time Eldrin Chen successfully completed the transition to the new method, he realized that myself had, almost unconsciously, completed the preliminary organization and synthesis of the hundred Immortal Scripture, fully integrating them into myself's cultivation system.

"My path has taken its initial form!"

Eldrin Chen stood calmly by the shore of Spirit Isle Lake, sensing the formidable power within his body. From the palm of his right hand, five illusory strands of Laws of the Dao extended.

Those five illusory Laws of the Dao were nearly flawless and perfectly harmonious. Each strand seemed like a manifestation of a specific cosmic rule, faintly radiating a power reminiscent of World Creation [the primordial act of bringing a universe into being]. This content originates from http://www . audio-novel.com. Please respect copyright.

"Pure Yang Celestial Flame, Profound Nether True Water, Primordial Chaos Gold, Seed of Life, Source Earth of All Things."

"The power of the five Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles governing reality] has reached a state of near-perfect harmony and flawlessness, lacking only that final step of transforming from the illusory to the substantial."

Gazing upon the five manifestations of Laws of the Dao power before him, Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, a trace of solemnity flickering in his eyes.

Although he had mastered five Illusory Law [a conceptual understanding of a Dao Law, not yet solidified into a tangible force], seemingly only that final step of materialization remained. Yet, this final step was the most difficult to breach.

Take Master of the Dao Palace, for instance. He had comprehended the power of a Laws of the Dao for over eight thousand years, yet he had always been unable to solidify it from illusion into reality and take that ultimate stride.

"This seclusion has lasted three hundred years."

"It is time to emerge!"

Withdrawing his wandering thoughts, Eldrin Chen calculated briefly on his fingers before speaking with a flicker of intent.

His Dao [path of cultivation and enlightenment] was already harmonious and complete. To transform his Laws of the Dao from the illusory to the substantial, he lacked only that elusive, ineffable spark of opportunity [a pivotal moment or chance for breakthrough]. This was not a barrier that could be surmounted through solitary meditation alone.

Not long after Eldrin Chen entered seclusion, Lyra Jiang and the others had heard the news and come.

Upon seeing Eldrin Chen, Lyra Jiang could not help but ask, "How were the gains from this endeavor?"

"The Dao Art is perfected, lacking only the final step,"

Eldrin Chen murmured, handing myself's ancient scripture to Lyra Jiang before adding with a smile, "My cultivation art aligns with yours; it should be of significant aid."

Taking the ancient scripture, Lyra Jiang could not suppress a look of pleasant surprise.

By synthesizing the strengths of a hundred schools, Eldrin Chen had forged the 'Abyssal Ancient Scripture', a tome that fused the essence of a hundred volumes of Immortal Scripture. It could be hailed as the foremost Immortal Scripture within the Purple Realm, a masterpiece that surpassed its very sources.

For Lyra Jiang, obtaining this Abyssal Ancient Scripture was akin to receiving the distilled quintessence of the majority of those hundred Immortal Scripture volumes.

Moreover, as their cultivation paths were so closely aligned, this ancient text would undoubtedly provide immense assistance to Lyra Jiang's power of Comprehending Laws.

"With this ancient scripture, my path to immortality may now lie directly before me,"

Lyra Jiang accepted the scripture, her expression bright with joy.

Eldrin Chen shook his head, offering no further comment, and simply inquired, "I have been in secluded cultivation for three hundred years. Has anything of import transpired within the Eastern Wilderness?"

"It is indeed remarkably tranquil."

Lyra Jiang shook her head, then suddenly remarked, "However, in recent years, several of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root [a rare plant that draws upon the energies of heaven and earth] have reached their peak maturity."

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly, and a smile touched his lips. "Our path to immortality," he said, "may well lie right before us."

It turned out that among the clan's several Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root, a few had received Eldrin Chen's focused cultivation. He had spared no expense, even consuming Primordial Essence [the purest form of spiritual energy] to accelerate their growth.

These particular Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root were the Heaven and Earth Spirit Peach Tree, the Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree, the Creation Azure Jade Lotus, and that Enlightenment Tea Tree. Read the full novel exclusively on audio - novel . com.

Now, after four Millennium [a period of one thousand years], these precious trees had finally achieved flawless perfection, reaching the grade of Sixth Rank High Grade.

A Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root of Sixth Rank High Grade represents the absolute pinnacle that such a spiritual root can attain within the mortal realm.

To advance further requires shattering the barrier between mortal and immortal, reversing the acquired state to become the legendary Immortal Root [a root of life that has transcended mortality, possessing miraculous properties].

An Immortal Root is also known as an Acquired Spiritual Root [a spiritual root born from transcendent transformation]. Such supreme treasures are immortal and undying, often possessing world-shaking, earth-rending marvels.

Take, for instance, the paramount treasure of the Purple Realm—the 'Violet Divine Tree'. It is itself an Acquired Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of exceptional quality, born from profound natural forces rather than innate origin], revealing the profound and wondrous nature of such supreme treasures.

It can be said that the value of such treasures is truly immeasurable. Even an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality through cultivation], fortunate enough to obtain one, would be overjoyed and would carefully transplant it within their Daoist Assembly Ground [a sacred cultivation ground or personal realm] to nurture it with utmost care, rarely deigning to reveal it to others.

With the Primordial Essence [the pure, foundational energy of creation] in his possession, Eldrin Chen possessed the means to shatter the barrier between the mortal and the divine. He was confident he could nurture the legendary Immortal Root [a spiritual root of ultimate purity capable of bearing immortal fruit]. Thus, upon learning that several Spiritual Root [the foundational spiritual plants vital for advanced cultivation] were nearing a state of perfect harmony, his heart swelled with irrepressible delight.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen wasted no time. He spoke decisively, "Let us first proceed into the heart of the Hundred-Thousand-Mile Wilderness."

The Hundred-Thousand-Mile Wilderness, mere millennia ago, was a vast and desolate expanse.

Now, after millennia of dedicated stewardship, this ancient Great Wilderness has long since been transformed into a veritable paradise upon earth. Countless millions upon millions of living beings now thrive and multiply across its lands.

Deep within the Hundred-Thousand-Mile Wilderness, within the confines of a majestic immortal city, an ancient tea tree stood sentinel.

The tree appeared no taller than three Chi-lengths [one Chi-length equals one third of a meter], yet its form was inscribed with profoundly mysterious Dao Patterns [natural patterns embodying the fundamental principles of the Dao]. It was shrouded in wisps of immortal mist, and its branches, gnarled and powerful, resembled a gathering of coiling dragons.

"The Dao Patterns have achieved flawless harmony, nearly on the verge of evolving a trace of Laws of the Dao [the fundamental, binding rules that govern reality, a higher expression of the Dao's principles]."

"It seems it has indeed reached the pinnacle of the mortal realm, achieving a state of utter perfection."

Gazing upon the Ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree before him, Eldrin Chen could not suppress a surge of joy, his eyes alight with palpable excitement.

Legend held that upon its advancement, the Ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree would transform into the Acquired Spiritual Root known as the Immortal Enlightenment Tea Tree [a legendary tea tree whose leaves can aid Immortals in comprehending the profound Laws of the Dao].

That Immortal Enlightenment Tea Tree was a true treasure of the Immortal realm, possessing the power to assist Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and ascended to a higher plane of existence] in Comprehending Laws [the process of understanding and mastering the fundamental principles that govern reality]. Even a supreme Immortal at the ninth heaven of the Ascension Immortal Realm [the realm of newly ascended Immortals] would cherish such a find as a priceless treasure.

For with the aid of the Immortal Enlightenment Tea Tree, an Immortal might attain a deeper, more profound understanding of the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles and patterns that constitute the fabric of reality], thereby accomplishing the feat of World Creation [the act of creating a miniature world or realm, a sign of immense power] and achieving a legendary breakthrough into the Earth Immortal Realm [a higher Immortal realm where one becomes an integral part of the world's foundation].

With this thought in mind, Eldrin Chen wasted no time. He immediately exhaled a wisp of Acquired Primordial Violet Qi [a supreme spiritual energy of creation and transformation, born after the dawn of the universe] and guided it to merge with the Ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree.

"*Hummm—*"

Upon absorbing that strand of Acquired Primordial Violet Qi, the Ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree emitted a soft, resonant chime.

Eldrin Chen instantly perceived it—an invisible shackle upon the Ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree had been shattered. Deep within its heartwood, the first intricate patterns of the Laws of the Dao began to coalesce and take form.

"It is done!"

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself. After a moment of silent calculation, he declared, "In one Millennium [a period of one thousand years], the Ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree will reach its zenith and ascend, transforming into the Immortal Enlightenment Tea Tree."

"Is it truly so?"

Her heart surging with emotion, Lyra Jiang could not help but grasp Eldrin Chen's hand. Original English translation available at AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.