Chapter 957 : The Ancestor's Gaze

Clad in azure robes, Sylas Ye possessed refined and handsome features, his posture tall and straight. Merely standing there in stillness, he resembled a supremely noble Dao Lord [a supreme master of the Dao, the fundamental principle of cultivation].

Gazing at the Orion Chen before him, he offered no lengthy words, merely nodding and saying, "The Master has been waiting for some time. Follow me."

Orion Chen's heart pounded fiercely as he cautiously followed Sylas Ye into the Grand Hall.

The moment he stepped inside the Grand Hall, Orion Chen looked up and felt an intangible pressure wash over him.

Within the hall, before a great desk, stood a man whose White Robe [a white robe, often signifying purity or high cultivation] was as pristine as snow. His mere presence there caused an indescribable aura to radiate outward.

It was a power difficult to articulate, emanating naturally from within, captivating the observer's spirit at a mere glance.

Orion Chen understood clearly in his heart: if the person before him were to act against him, he likely wouldn't even be able to muster the thought of resistance.

"One who is on the verge of becoming an Immortal... A true Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation] could be no more formidable than this."

"The legend says the Ancient Ancestor refrained from Ascending to Immortality solely to attain a mightier Immortal Ascension Dao Fruit [the foundational achievement and potential solidified upon transcending mortality]. It seems that saying holds more than a grain of truth."

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Eldrin Chen stood before the writing desk, quietly and casually writing something with a brush.

An unknowable amount of time later, he set down the brush in his hand and cast his gaze towards Orion Chen.

After giving a slight nod, Eldrin Chen spoke in a gentle tone, "It has not been long since your breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Late Stage. How well has your cultivation base been consolidated?"

As Eldrin Chen's words fell, Orion Chen suddenly felt the pressure lift, sensing that his entire Essence, Qi, and Spirit [the three foundational energies of a cultivator: physical vitality, life force, and spiritual essence] had undergone a kind of cleansing, seemingly becoming more potent.

His heart eased, and he could not help but bow deeply. "In reply to the Ancient Ancestor, thanks to the clan's great favor, Xingyu's cultivation has been consolidated."

"That is good."

Eldrin Chen's eyes carefully appraised Orion Chen for a moment before he spoke. "I have heard you are a cultivator with a Metal Spiritual Root [an innate affinity for the Metal element], and furthermore, possess a natural-born Metal-element Dao Body [a special physique aligned with a specific aspect of the Dao, the fundamental cosmic principle]?"

Orion Chen felt a surge of joy in his heart and replied, "This disciple indeed possesses a Metal-element Dao Body."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen nodded in acknowledgment.

The Metal-element Dao Body is one of the Five Elements Dao Body [special physiques aligned with the five fundamental elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth]. While this type of Dao Body is not considered a Superior Grade Dao Body [the highest tier of special physiques], it provides significant advantages in cultivating Metal-element Secret Power [esoteric energies and techniques] and comprehending the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles and rules that govern reality].

Moreover, Orion Chen also possessed one of the Heavenly Spiritual Root types—the Metal Spiritual Root. The combination of these two factors meant he was, by nature, a seed destined for cultivation along the path of the Metal Origin.

With this thought in mind, Eldrin Chen spoke, "I have summoned you today to entrust you with a task."

Upon hearing this, Orion Chen felt an inexplicable surge of joy within his heart. He could not help but declare, "Whatever task the Ancient Ancestor assigns, this disciple will exert every ounce of his strength to accomplish it."

"Good."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. He tossed over an ancient scripture scroll and said, "This is the Immortal Ascension Meridian-Forging Art. Our clan's Thalion, the Ancient Ancestor, achieved his Dao through cultivating this very method."

"By passing this art to you today, my intention is for you to go and cultivate within the Heaven's Spine Mountains. You are to nurture a Golden Origin Ancestral Vein [a supreme spiritual land pulsating with the essence of the Metal element] for the ascension of our Chen Clan."

Thus, the reason Eldrin Chen had summoned Orion Chen today was to lay plans for the promotion of a Sixth Rank Golden Origin Ancestral Vein.

Currently, Eldrin Chen's Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body had been cultivated to the Minor Vehicle stage. He was merely A Step Away from the Great Perfection Realm, yet this final step required the aid of five Pure Yang Ancestral Vein [spiritual land veins of immense power, each aligned with one of the five elements] to replenish the elemental source energies within his five viscera before he could achieve the breakthrough.

Within the clan's current holdings, among the required Five Elements Ancestral Veins, the Fire-element Ancestral Vein was represented by the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire, and the Water-element Ancestral Vein was provided by The Vast Sea.

The Wood-element Ancestral Vein would naturally manifest once the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root advanced to the Immortal Rank. That left only the Metal and Earth-element Ancestral Vein yet to be secured.

Orion Chen possessed a constitution aligned with the Metal Element and was a cultivator with a Metal Spiritual Root. Selecting him as the candidate to ascend the Golden Origin Ancestral Vein was the most fitting choice within the clan.

"My deepest gratitude, Ancient Ancestor! My deepest gratitude!"

Receiving the ancient scripture, Orion Chen could not contain his ecstatic joy and immediately offered profuse thanks.

As the premier Dao Lord Sacred Land within the Purple Realm, the Chen Clan now saw Heaven's Chosen [prodigies blessed by heaven] emerge in an endless stream.

Although he, Orion Chen, was also a proud son of heaven, his fatal flaws lay in his frail Mana [the foundational spiritual energy of a cultivator] due to a weak Heavenly Spiritual Root, and possessing only a single Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a magical artifact bound to a cultivator's life force].

With his foundational roots, breaking through to the Nascent Soul Dao Lord realm would likely not be an easy feat without the clan investing substantial resources in his cultivation. This novel is serialized on audio_novel.com. Visit for updates.

Now, by cultivating this Immortal Ascension Vein-Forging Art, his breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm was virtually assured. It would be no surprise if he even reached the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage. How could he not be overjoyed?

Clutching the ancient scripture firmly, Orion Chen bowed three times in succession. "This disciple offers his deepest thanks for the Ancient Ancestor's nurturing. I will certainly not fail the trust you have placed in me."

"Hmm."

Eldrin Chen offered a gentle smile before continuing, "Given the foundational strength of the Heaven's Spine Mountains, advancing it to the sixth rank, high grade, may prove somewhat insufficient."

"I have already issued orders to procure Earth Vein [a concentrated vein of earth-attribute spiritual energy within the land] of the metal attribute from several of the surrounding great domains."

"I shall also impart to you a scroll of formation diagrams. Once the Earth Vein [a concentrated vein of earth-attribute spiritual energy within the land] is acquired, you may mobilize the clan's resources to sequentially deploy the grand formations. Using the method of moving mountains and filling seas to fuse the various veins, you can nurture the most supreme Golden Origin Ancestral Vein [a legendary, foundational spiritual vein of unparalleled quality and power] within the Purple Realm [a major realm in the cultivation world]."

Eldrin Chen spoke methodically. After finishing his instructions regarding the advancement of the Heaven's Spine Mountains [a mountain range of great spiritual significance], he dismissed Orion Chen.

After Orion Chen had departed, Eldrin Chen looked at Sylas Ye and said, "I have heard you have been in secluded meditation recently, seeking to comprehend a Secret Power [a profound and unique power derived from deep understanding of the Dao]?"

"That is correct."

Sylas Ye nodded. As the chief disciple under Eldrin Chen, Sylas had always regarded his master as his model. He, too, aspired to comprehend five different Secret Power [profound and unique powers derived from deep understanding of the Dao], thereby demonstrating the potential to ascend to immortality. For many years, he had remained in seclusion, rarely venturing into the outside world.

These years had been spent almost entirely in seclusion, with him seldom walking abroad.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod and said, "Cultivation values fate and opportunity. Secluding oneself indefinitely does not guarantee significant progress."

"Your master is preparing to enter seclusion for Comprehending Laws [the profound act of meditating upon and understanding the fundamental laws of the cosmos]. There happens to be a matter you can handle on my behalf."

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen handed a thin sheet of paper he had written on to Sylas Ye, then said calmly, "That Blood Demon Ancient Fiend [an ancient and malevolent fiend who cultivates through blood sacrifice] has plagued the Purple Realm [a major realm in the cultivation world] for over ten thousand years, claiming the lives of countless fellow cultivators."

"In the past, Jiang the Sovereign Emperor slew him, yet he still managed to leave behind a wisp of remnant soul to undergo the Reincarnation Tribulation [a perilous process where a soul attempts to reincarnate and be reborn]."

"Now, the calamities within the Purple Realm have nearly all been quelled, leaving only this one lingering scourge."

"Take this character and journey deep into the Eastern Wastes Blood Spring. Slay the Blood Demon Ancient Ancestor before you return."

Sylas Ye's expression turned grave. He carefully accepted the thin sheet of paper. Upon it was inscribed but a single ancient character—'Slay'!

A mere character, yet within it was concealed a surge of overwhelming Sword Intent [the conceptual will and power imbued within a sword technique]. With but a single glance, Sylas Ye felt his hairs stand on end, his very soul seeming on the verge of being severed and extinguished.

"This character..."

Sylas Ye hastily withdrew his spiritual sense, drew a deep breath, and a look of profound shock dawned upon his face.

This stroke of the brush contained a strand of Sword Intent from the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss [a legendary magical sword], possessing the power to slay immortals and execute gods.

To merely gaze upon the character was enough for its overwhelming Sword Intent to nearly annihilate a weaker Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and highest essence of a cultivator]. Were it to erupt with its full force, even a Demigod Ancestor [a cultivator who has ascended to the peak of mortality, touching the realm of divinity] would likely be unable to withstand it. This chapter appears courtesy of audio-novel dot com.