Chapter 955 : The Azure Lotus Ascension

For beings of their stature, the Dao Lord [a title for cultivators who have comprehended profound cosmic principles], the Immortal Enlightenment Tea Tree [a legendary plant whose leaves can grant profound insights into the Dao] holds a value that is nearly immeasurable.

With such a treasure in hand, their chances of comprehending the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental cosmic principles that govern reality] would be vastly increased, and their path to achieving Immortality [the state of becoming an eternal celestial being] would undoubtedly become far smoother.

"Hmm,"

Eldrin Chen nodded, then spoke. "Let us journey to the Azure Lotus Continent."

The two did not delay. Suppressing the excitement in their hearts, they set off for the Azure Lotus Continent.

Not long after, they arrived at the Azure Lotus Continent and beheld that Creation Azure Jade Lotus.

This Creation Azure Jade Lotus [a supreme treasure of the immortal lineage, a lotus of creation and genesis] is a peerless treasure of the immortal lineage. Once it ascends to the Immortal Rank [the realm of true Immortals], it naturally sheds four precious components: the Lotus Leaf, the Lotus Seedpod, the Lotus Root, and the Lotus Seed.

Among these four supreme treasures, the Lotus Leaf transforms into the Azure Lotus Immortal Sword. The Lotus Seedpod is the key material for the advancement of Eldrin Chen's Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a magical treasure bound to a cultivator's life and soul], the Primordial Green Lotus Platform.

The remaining Lotus Seed can increase a cultivator's certainty of achieving Immortality. The Lotus Root is also a supreme treasure for refining a Second Nascent Soul [a profound technique to create a second, independent spiritual core] at the Supreme Immortal Rank [the pinnacle rank among Immortals].

It can be said that the value of the Creation Azure Lotus Platform is boundless. Once it ascends to become an Acquired Spiritual Root [a supreme-grade spiritual foundation acquired through great fortune], it would immediately enhance the combat prowess of Eldrin Chen and his companions. Read the full novel exclusively on https://audio-novel.com.

Even without the looming threat of the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm, prioritizing the advancement of the Creation Azure Jade Lotus remained the unequivocal choice.

Eldrin Chen harbored no hesitation. He immediately expended a wisp of Acquired Primordial Violet Qi [a supreme-grade spiritual energy of creation], using it to shatter the ethereal shackles binding the Creation Azure Jade Lotus.

"It is finally done," he murmured.

Witnessing the shackles of the Creation Azure Jade Lotus fall away, a glimmer of profound satisfaction lit within Eldrin Chen's eyes.

He gave a satisfied nod. "Once this Creation Azure Jade Lotus matures in a Millennium [a period of one thousand years]," he declared, "it will undoubtedly become a cornerstone of our strength, vastly augmenting our combat prowess."

"It will add several crucial degrees of certainty to our endeavor of slaying the Extraterrestrial Demon God."

Lyra Jiang also smiled, unable to contain her anticipation. "When the Creation Azure Jade Lotus ripens," she began, "I can refine its Lotus Root into my Second Nascent Soul [a profound technique to cultivate a secondary spiritual core]. Perhaps then I can elevate my External Incarnation Body [a technique to manifest a powerful external avatar] to the Immortal Rank realm."

"Indeed," Eldrin Chen agreed.

He nodded, a smile gracing his lips. "We recently acquired the Lunar Immortal Jade. Combined with a future Immortal Lotus Seed, the path for Verdant Consort to ascend to the Dao [achieve a supreme breakthrough in her cultivation] would be all but assured."

"Precisely," Lyra Jiang affirmed. "If Verdant Consort can also attain that pinnacle, the combined strength of the three of us would tip the scales decisively against the Extraterrestrial Demon God."

Lyra Jiang exclaimed with delight, then, recalling the profound mysteries of the Immortal Root [a supreme-grade spiritual root that can elevate one's cultivation potential], she couldn't help but add, "Should we use it to elevate your other Spiritual Root [the foundational spiritual veins that determine a cultivator's elemental affinity and talent]?"

Eldrin Chen hesitated briefly before shaking his head. "The Heaven and Earth Spirit Peach Tree [a legendary spiritual tree whose fruit can grant immense longevity and power] is a supreme treasure for cultivation. Once it ascends to the Immortal Rank [the realm of true Immortals], it will greatly accelerate our progress after achieving immortality. Yet, for our current needs, its utility is limited."

"While the Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree [a spiritual tree whose components can be forged into a powerful set of artifacts aligned with the Eight Trigrams] could be used to forge a set of Immortal Rank supreme treasures, wielding them would be exceedingly difficult. Even for setting up a grand formation, the mortal realm lacks Spirit Vein [a natural conduit of concentrated spiritual energy within the earth] of sufficient grade to power it."

"My remaining reserves of Primordial Essence [the pure, foundational energy of creation, used for refining supreme treasures and spiritual roots] are not abundant. It is better to conserve them for the future, to elevate my Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a magical artifact nurtured and grown alongside a cultivator's own life force and cultivation]."

Hearing this, Lyra Jiang could only relent, shaking her head with a wry smile. "My greed has gotten the better of me."

Having successfully elevated two Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root [a supreme-grade spiritual root of immense power and rarity], Eldrin Chen offered a faint smile. "By my reckoning, the time is near for the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss [a legendary sword of devastating fire and abyssal power] to complete its ascension."

"I shall go to the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire [a vast, subterranean ocean of eternal flames, a forge of immense power] and await the birth of what shall be the world's foremost weapon of slaughter, an Immortal Treasure [an artifact of Immortal-grade power and refinement]."

A Millennium [a grand cycle of one thousand years] ago, Eldrin Chen laid down a supreme Formation [a complex array or pattern that channels and manipulates spiritual energy for various effects]. He used this unparalleled grand formation as his furnace, the earth's core Fire Vein [a subterranean river of concentrated fire-attribute spiritual energy] as his forge-fire, boundless Fire Essence Power [the concentrated power and authority over the element of fire] as fuel, Violet Flame Immortal Gold [a legendary metal imbued with the power of violet celestial flames] as the Sword Embryo [the nascent, unformed core of a spiritual sword], and supplemented it all with Primordial Essence. His goal was to forge a single, Peerless Immortal Sword [a sword without equal, of Immortal-grade power].

Now, time had flowed like a swift river. Unnoticed, a full Millennium had passed. Eldrin Chen, having borrowed the very power of heaven and earth to temper his sword for a Millennium, was approaching the long-awaited day of its completion.

Eldrin Chen descended into the depths of the Underground Fire Vein [the subterranean channels of the fire vein], where he found Thalion Chen already waiting, his expression grave and expectant.

As Eldrin Chen arrived, Old Patriarch spoke with a grave expression, "By my reckoning, the time is nigh. This Immortal Sword is nearly complete."

"Indeed."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, his gaze fixed upon the immortal radiance at the heart of the Formation. He could faintly perceive a shred of Sword Intent [a conceptual force embodying the essence of the sword] capable of rending heaven and earth, slowly coalescing within.

Within that dazzling sword-light, the nascent forms of numerous Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles that govern reality and cultivation] had already manifested, their shapes almost fully solidified.

"Only the final step remains."

"Then allow me to lend you my strength." The complete novel can be found at http://www . audio-novel.com.

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, and in that instant, he activated the power of the illusory Laws of the Dao.

Countless strands of ethereal Pure Yang Celestial Fire Law [the cosmic principle governing the supreme, purifying flames of the sun] unfurled. Billions of Law Divine Chains [tangible manifestations of cosmic laws, appearing as chains of light] surged forth, inundating everything and pouring into the sword-light at the formation's core.

In that fleeting moment, the supremely brilliant Pure Yang Celestial Fire Law intertwined with the sword-light. The powers of these two paramount Laws of the Dao merged and fused, gradually becoming one inseparable whole.

"*Clang—*"

Uncertain how much time had passed, the Laws of the Dao that enveloped the Mantle Plume suddenly trembled violently, unleashing a sword cry that shook the heavens and earth.

Eldrin Chen felt the Pure Yang Celestial Fire Law shatter around him, and the vast Mantle Plume convulsed with a mighty tremor.

A supremely resplendent violet sword-light shot into the sky in that instant, transforming into a sword-rainbow that pierced through all, cleaving the immense Mantle Plume in two before vanishing into the boundless Firmament above.

"Immortal Sword!"

Eldrin Chen's pupils contracted. In a flash, he transformed into a streak of light and gave chase.

Yet, above the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire, at the very apex of the endless Firmament, a Tribulation Clouds stretching for millions of Li-lengths had already coalesced.

"BOOM—"

The Heavenly Thunder Tribulation had not yet erupted, but its dreadful peals of thunder already resounded across the world.

Fully half of the Three Veins Ancient Domain was shrouded by the Tribulation Clouds. The world plunged into darkness, the sky filled with nothing but the flash of lightning and the roar of thunder, presenting a scene akin to the apocalypse itself.

"This is..."

In that fleeting moment, Maris the Sea Steader within the Three Veins Ancient Domain, Sky-Watching Dao Master far away in the Central Ancestral Domain, and even Tribulation Transcending Divine Monk in the Western Pole Lands—all opened their eyes, their expressions revealing a trace of profound shock.

"The Immortal Ascension Tribulation [the ultimate heavenly trial to ascend to immortality]!"

"Could it be that Abyssal Daoist is about to achieve immortality?"

Several Demigod Ancestor tore through the void to arrive. Gazing upon the boundless Tribulation Clouds [the ominous, energy-charged clouds that herald a heavenly trial], their faces were etched with disbelief.

Master of the Dao Palace shook his head, however, pointing at the violet sword radiance above the Firmament [the highest heavens]. "It is not the Immortal Ascension Tribulation. It is the Treasure Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a heavenly trial where a supreme treasure refines itself against the wrath of heaven to ascend to immortality]."

The assembly lifted their gazes. Beneath the infinite Tribulation Clouds, they saw a single, supremely resplendent violet sword radiance, suspended and undulating.

That violet sword light was of unparalleled brilliance. Not even the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the cataclysmic lightning punishment from the heavens], stretching for millions of Li-lengths, could eclipse its glow. It became the most dazzling spectacle beneath that expanse of pitch-black Tribulation Clouds.

"An Immortal Sword [a sword that has transcended mortality and attained an immortal nature]."

"A Supreme Immortal Sword, its Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles governing reality and cultivation] perfectly harmonious and flawless, is in the very process of ascending to become an Immortal Treasure [an artifact of supreme power that has transcended its mortal origins]."

The gathered Demigod Ancestor murmured amongst themselves, their faces etched with awe so profound it bordered on stupefaction.

A legendary Immortal Treasure [a supreme artifact of immortal rank, capable of world-shaking power]—what an utterly peerless object that is. Even at the zenith of the Purple Realm [a vast and ancient cultivation world], with its heritage accumulated over millions of years of Deep-Seated Foundation [profound and unshakable foundational strength], they possessed no more than six such Immortal Treasures.

Now, in the wake of the great calamity, Immortal Treasures have been destroyed or lost, one after another. For many years, no supreme treasure of the Immortal Rank [the realm of true immortals] has emerged into the world.

The most recent Immortal Treasure was the Peerless Immortal Sword [a sword of unmatched immortal sharpness] forged by Jiang the Sovereign Emperor after he ascended to immortality. He retrieved the Immortal Material [a material of immortal grade] known as the Heart of the Stars [a core of condensed stellar essence] from the very heart of the Purple Realm to craft it.

And that very sword of Jiang the Sovereign Emperor was only completed *after* he achieved immortality.

Who could have imagined that now, Eldrin Chen has not yet attained immortality, yet his Lifebound Immortal Sword [an immortal treasure sword bound to its master's life and soul] is already undergoing the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial of heavenly thunder, a test for supreme artifacts].

With this thought, Sky-Watching Dao Master [a Dao Master who gazes upon the heavens] could not help but stroke his beard and remark, "It seems this Abyssal Daoist [the Daoist of the Abyss] is indeed the legendary seed of the Immortal Dao."

"For one such as he, so long as he does not fall prematurely, he is destined to become a mighty Heaven Immortal [a powerful immortal of the heavenly realms] in the future. Perhaps he may even follow in the footsteps of the Purple Immortal Lord [the legendary Immortal Lord from the Purple Realm] and become the second Great Luo Immortal Lord [an immortal lord who has attained the supreme Great Luo realm] to emerge from the Purple Realm." Dive deeper into the Dao at audio novel.com.