Chapter 981 : The Dawn of Immortal Essence

"Red Dust Immortal [an Immortal who has transcended the mortal world but retains worldly ties]."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, his tone carrying a note of absolute certainty.

Although he had not yet undergone the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the final celestial trial to ascend to Immortality] and not a single wisp of Immortal Qi [the purified, transcendent energy of an Immortal] had yet to be born within him, from the very moment he achieved the Immortal Qi, he had already mended his final shortcoming.

The difference between Immortal Essence [the foundational energy of an Immortal] and Mana [the spiritual energy used by cultivators below the Immortal realm] was as vast as the distance between clouds and mud, a gap that could not be measured.

The power of the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique of immense resilience] and the three supreme Laws of the Dao [fundamental cosmic principles] could only be driven to their ultimate potential when fueled by Immortal Essence.

Eldrin Chen had a feeling that if myself were to unleash his full power, he might truly be able to contend with an Immortal [a being who has ascended to the Immortal realm] in the early stages of the Ascension Immortal Realm [the first major realm after achieving Immortality].

With this thought, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze towards the Primordial Green Lotus Platform.

Although he had not yet truly become an Immortal, he had managed to prematurely convert his energy into Immortal Essence by relying on the Primordial Green Lotus Platform, a testament to the profound power of this Lifebound Immortal Treasure [a magical treasure intrinsically bound to a cultivator's life and soul].

Eldrin Chen sensed that although this lifebound Lotus Platform was exceptionally weak in offense and defense, paling in comparison to the peerless slaughtering prowess of the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords, its ultimate significance to him might even surpass that of the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords.

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Having confirmed myself had achieved the Immortal Essence [the foundational energy of an immortal, a state of profound spiritual purity] realm, Eldrin Chen stored away the Primordial Green Lotus Platform.

Upon emerging from seclusion, he discovered Thalion Chen had been waiting for some time. The Old Granduncle spoke upon seeing him, "This time, your secluded cultivation to forge an Immortal Treasure [a supreme artifact of immortal-grade power] seems to have yielded immense gains."

"Indeed, it can be considered a significant breakthrough."

Eldrin Chen nodded. The Immortal Essence was far too astonishing; to prevent the Extraterrestrial Demon God [a malevolent deity from beyond this world] from detecting it prematurely, Eldrin Chen dared not speak of it further.

Changing the subject, he smiled and asked, "During these years of my seclusion, have any important matters occurred?"

"Nothing of great significance, truly."

Thalion Chen stroked his long beard, pondering for a moment before saying, "Not long ago, Orion Chen successfully elevated the Heaven's Spine Mountains to the Sixth Rank High Grade [a pinnacle grade of spiritual land]."

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly in thought.

To achieve the Great Perfection of his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique of unbreakable resilience], he required the assistance of five Sixth Rank High Grade Ancestral Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual energy artery, the lifeblood of a cultivation land].

For many years now, the Chen Clan has possessed the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire and The Vast Sea. Furthermore, the Azure Lotus Continent itself, due to the advancement of the Creation Azure Jade Lotus [a legendary spiritual lotus of profound creative power], has been nourished in return, elevating it to the Sixth Rank High Grade realm.

Now, with the successful ascension of the Heaven's Spine Mountains, among the five elemental veins of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth required by Eldrin Chen, only the Earth Attribute Earth Vein [a spiritual ley line rich in earth-aligned energy] remains to be acquired.

Contemplating this sole missing Earth Attribute Earth Vein, Thalion Chen could not help but inquire, "A Sixth Rank High Grade Earth Attribute Earth Vein—there is none to be found in the entire Eastern Wastelands. Have you considered how you might obtain one?"

"Do not worry, Old Granduncle. I have long had plans for this matter."

Eldrin Chen remained calm, however, shaking his head with a faint smile. "To be perfectly honest, not only does a Earth Attribute Earth Vein exist within the Eastern Wastelands, it is a Near-Immortal Grade Supreme Ancestral Vein [a primordial, near-divine spiritual artery of immense power]."

Deep within the Spirit-Severing Mountain Range of the Eastern Wastelands,

Eldrin Chen stood before the Eastern Sovereign Mountain, gazing upon the majestic divine peak. A trace of solemn contemplation settled in his eyes.

After a long moment of profound silence, Eldrin Chen took a step, ascending into the heavens. With effortless strides, he traversed the Boundless Void and alighted upon the towering slopes of the Eastern Sovereign Mountain.

"Dong—"

The moment his foot touched the slopes of Eastern Sovereign Mountain, the tolling of a great bell resounded, a sound like the primordial echo of World Creation [the genesis of the cosmos], reverberating through the heavens and the earth.

Only after a long while did a strand of divine sense manifest, transforming into a gentle voice that reached Eldrin Chen.

"You have come."

Eldrin Chen halted his steps, gazing quietly at the majestic form of Eastern Sovereign Mountain before him, and gave a slight nod.

He stepped into the very heart of the mountain and beheld an ancient, unadorned golden bell of immense size.

"The Eastern Sovereign Bell…"

Eldrin Chen murmured, then spoke aloud, "Venerable One, you have gestated for several Millennium [a period of one thousand years], nurtured by the spiritual nourishment of this Nine Dragons Mountain Vein. I wonder if the time has come for you to emerge into the world?" Official source: audio_novel.com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

As Eldrin Chen's words faded, the vast Earth Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated earth-attribute spiritual energy] trembled faintly, erupting in a blaze of dazzling divine radiance.

For the land upon which Eastern Sovereign Mountain stood was a terrain revered and supported by surrounding peaks—it was none other than the famed Nine Dragons Mountain Vein of the Purple Realm.

The Nine Dragons Mountain Vein was one of the most magnificent Earth Attribute [an affinity for earth-element spiritual energy] Earth Vein in the Purple Realm, and also its most obscure Quasi-Immortal [a grade denoting power approaching that of an immortal] Earth Vein.

In ancient times, Jiang the Sovereign Emperor [the legendary ruler of the Jiang clan], in order to elevate the Eastern Sovereign Bell [a supreme treasure of the Metal element], did not hesitate to relocate nine Pure Yang Ancestral Vein [supreme spiritual energy arteries of the Pure Yang grade] of Earth Attribute [Earth-aligned nature], merging them with the terrain of Eastern Sovereign Mountain [the sacred mountain of the Eastern Sovereign] to forge this Quasi-Immortal [a grade approaching Immortal-level] Earth Vein [a foundational earth energy artery].

The Eastern Sovereign Bell is a supreme treasure of the Metal element. By burying this treasure within the Earth Vein, Jiang the Sovereign Emperor was enacting a supreme art of 'Earth generating Metal', intending to use the profound power of Earth Essence to give birth to a peerless immortal bell.

Thus, the purpose of Eldrin Chen's journey here was precisely for this Ancestral Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual energy artery] of the Nine Dragons Mountain.

"I know your purpose."

As if sensing Eldrin Chen's thoughts, the Eastern Sovereign Bell spoke calmly: "My form has already been conceived and nurtured. I only lack the opportune moment for emergence; the time for my birth has not yet arrived."

"However, I have already gestated into a body of Immortal Treasure [a treasure of Immortal grade], sufficient to lend you my aid."

The Eastern Sovereign Bell explained in detail, informing Eldrin Chen that it could lift the mountain range spanning millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] and transfer it into the Myriad Ruins Ancient Domain [the ancient realm of ten thousand ruins], thereby assisting Eldrin Chen in establishing the Five Elements Ancestral Vein Grand Formation [the Grand Formation of Five Elements Ancestral Veins].

After listening, Eldrin Chen nodded, then spoke with a smile: "Then I shall trouble you for your assistance, Senior."

With the aid of the Eastern Sovereign Bell, Eldrin Chen began the work of relocating the Ancestral Vein of the Nine Dragons Mountain.

Given Eldrin Chen's current level of Mana [spiritual power and cultivation base], at full strength he could even lift mountain ranges spanning millions of Li-lengths. Naturally, he possessed the capability to relocate Pure Yang [the Pure Yang cultivation realm] mountain ranges. Now, with the assistance of the Eastern Sovereign Bell, the task became considerably easier.

Eldrin Chen personally laid down the grand formation and, working in tandem with the Eastern Sovereign Bell, spent a full one hundred years to relocate the Ancestral Vein [a supreme spiritual energy source that nourishes a land and its cultivators] of the Nine Dragons Mountain to the former site of the Vast and Boundless Marsh.

In the following Sixty-Year Cycle, Eldrin Chen continuously adjusted the layout of the five Sixth Rank Ancestral Vein [sixth-grade supreme spiritual energy sources] according to the configuration of the Five Elements, ultimately forming a set of Five Elements Ancestral Veins [supreme spiritual energy sources arranged in a cycle of mutual generation according to the Five Elements theory].

"It is done."

As the Five Elements Ancestral Veins took shape, Eldrin Chen could not help but heave a profound sigh of relief.

These Five Primordial Ancestral Veins [the five supreme spiritual energy sources representing the primordial states of the Five Elements] converged the spiritual essence from the Azure Lotus Continent, the The Vast Sea, the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire, the Heaven's Spine Mountains, and the Nine Dragons Mountain. This immensely abundant Qi [the vital energy that flows through all living things] of the Five Elements was precisely the key to his cultivation of the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physical cultivation art that forges an unbreakable body by harmonizing the primordial energies of chaos]. The thought of the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body nearing its ultimate perfection stirred a wave of excitement within Eldrin Chen's heart.

Before entering seclusion, he summoned Thalion Chen and the others, his expression grave as he instructed them: "For the next Ten Sixty-Year Cycles, I intend to enter closed-door cultivation to absorb the Heaven and Earth Five Elements [the fundamental energies of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth that constitute heaven and earth] essence to advance my Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body."

"To achieve complete and flawless success in this cultivation, free from any external disturbance, I will seal my six senses [sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, and mind] to focus entirely on my practice."

"Unless it is absolutely necessary, you must ensure that no one disturbs my cultivation."

Everyone nodded in understanding upon hearing this. The path of cultivating the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body was arduous for Eldrin Chen.

Once he entered the Earth Vein [a deep, earth-aligned node within the spiritual energy network, ideal for grounding and absorbing elemental energies], he would need to remain buried within for at least six hundred years to fully replenish the Five Elements Qi within his body. Emerging prematurely would render all his previous efforts utterly wasted.

Furthermore, during the cultivation process, Eldrin Chen would be rendered largely immobile. Prematurely emerging from seclusion would result in an incomplete and imperfect Immortal Physique [a transcendent physical form achieved through profound cultivation].

Given the paramount importance of this cultivation endeavor, none of those present dared to be negligent.

Thalion Chen gave a solemn nod and spoke, "We will remain within the clan to guard your seclusion. Unless the clan faces a threat of utter annihilation, we will not rouse you from your cultivation."