Chapter 916 : The Path of Heavenly Compliance

Seeing that everyone had gained some understanding, Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod of approval.

His gaze swept over the assembly as he continued his discourse in a measured tone: "The Way of Compliance with Heaven [the philosophical principle of aligning one's actions with the natural order] I have spoken of may seem to have no direct bearing on cultivation."

"Yet, it is the very principle underlying the growth of all things. Only by comprehending this process can we truly set foot upon the path to becoming an Ascendant Immortal."

Having said this, Eldrin Chen did not elaborate further.

He withdrew the illusory cosmos and, with a mote of spiritual light, began to manifest the growth of a phantom figure, illustrating the journey of a cultivator from mortal to Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, representing a high level of spiritual attainment].

Vital Essence Refinement, Foundation Establishment, Violet Sanctum, Golden Core, Infant Soul, and even the Primordial Spirit Realm.

As the phantom figure evolved step by step, Eldrin Chen patiently explained the critical junctures and challenges of each cultivation realm.

The listeners were utterly captivated. His words seemed to dissolve long-standing perplexities, and their vision of the path ahead grew ever clearer and more defined.

Upon reaching the stage of Primordial Spirit, Eldrin Chen ceased discussing specific cultivation methods. Instead, he began to expound upon his personal insights into various laws and Daos [the fundamental principles or paths of existence and power].

Eldrin Chen spoke calmly, his voice carrying the weight of profound experience: "The path of cultivation was never meant to be a rigid, step-by-step formula. In this world, there exists no single supreme technique or Divine Ability [a supernatural power or skill derived from profound cultivation]. There is only the law and the Dao that is most perfectly suited to oneself." This content originates from audio_novel.com. Please respect copyright.

"Upon reaching the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] realm, we cultivators should understand that the methods of our predecessors can only serve as reference. To truly achieve something, one must step by step explore and forge their own Great Path [the ultimate cultivation journey] and harvest their own fruits."

Only at this moment did the assembly comprehend why Eldrin Chen was expounding upon the Celestial Being [the realm of an immortal being] Great Path.

His intent was to use this discourse on the Celestial Being Great Path to make everyone understand that for a cultivator to achieve greatness, they must comprehend the Great Path and principles of heaven and earth, understand the rules governing all things, and ultimately transcend the confines of the former Mortal Path [the cultivation path for mortals], forging their own unique Great Path to immortality.

With this realization, Heaven Abandoned Lin from high above the Nine Heavens [the nine layers of heaven] sighed, "This Fellow Cultivator Eldrin possesses talent that startles even immortals. To be able to perceive a sliver of the rules of heaven and earth at merely the Primordial Spirit 5th Tier [the fifth level of the Primordial Spirit realm]... I fear he is not far from beginning to comprehend Path Principles Comprehension [the profound understanding of the fundamental principles of the cultivation path]."

"Alas, it has been six hundred years since this old man broke through to the Primordial Spirit 9th Tier [the ninth and peak level of the Primordial Spirit realm], and I have only just begun to tread upon this step."

The Master of Solar Fire Hall also nodded, then said with a bitter smile, "This old man broke through to the Primordial Spirit 9th Tier over two thousand years ago and has been contemplating Path Principles Power [the fundamental power derived from understanding the cultivation path's principles] for just as long."

"Yet, I have only barely accumulated a meager foundation. To condense Ethereal Path Principles [the ethereal, foundational principles of one's cultivation path] will likely require at least another three thousand years of contemplation before there is any hope of success."

"In my view, given Fellow Cultivator Eldrin's aptitude, he will most likely comprehend Path Principles Power a step ahead of us."

This session of Path Principles Comprehension was exceptionally long. Eldrin Chen meticulously expounded cultivation methods for the assembled cultivators, imparted his own cultivation philosophy, and elucidated various profound mysteries of cultivation.

It continued for a full eighty-one days before finally concluding.

After the sermon concluded, Eldrin Chen did not linger. His gaze swept over the assembly, and seeing that each person seemed to have gained some enlightenment, he gave a slight, approving nod.

His eyes then settled upon the twelve figures at the very front. "You are all among the most promising in the Purple Seal Realm to achieve a breakthrough into the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator]," he declared. "Today, you have shared the karmic fortune of hearing my discourse. Thus, I shall bestow upon you a few treasures."

With those words, he flicked his sleeve, and twelve streaks of radiant light shot forth, landing before each of the twelve cultivators.

Jiang Venus and Xuan Qingyi received their gifts, and uncontrollable expressions of wild joy spread across their faces.

All twelve foremost cultivators received rewards from Eldrin Chen, yet the treasures they obtained were not the same.

For instance, Jiang Venus received a set of Eldrin Chen's personal insights into the Sword Path [the profound Dao of the sword]. Xuan Qingyi obtained a cultivation method related to the Black Dragon Demon Ancestor [a legendary and immensely powerful draconic fiend].

The Demonic Path [a cultivation path that harnesses demonic energies] cultivator and Clear Heart Path Master each received a Primordial Spirit Pill [a rare elixir that aids in forming one's Primordial Spirit]. The remaining individuals also gained various treasures suited to their needs.

In general, for those cultivators who already had access to a Primordial Spirit-level heritage, Eldrin Chen mostly bestowed suitable cultivation arts or Divine Ability [a powerful supernatural technique born from profound cultivation] manuals.

Thus, each received what they needed most. The gains for these twelve were immense; it was highly likely that within three hundred years, most would cultivate their way into the Primordial Spirit Realm.

Such monumental fortune filled the twelve with ecstatic delight. The Demonic Path cultivator promptly prostrated himself on the ground, his voice thick with reverence. "This junior is eternally grateful for your great kindness, Senior. I have no way to repay such a boon."

"Should you ever have need in the future, Senior, this junior would repay today's Karma [the cosmic principle of cause and effect] even if it meant being crushed to dust."

The words of this Demonic Path [a cultivation path that often employs ruthless or unorthodox methods] cultivator were not empty. Not only was he stirred, but even the few cultivators present who lacked powerful backgrounds were profoundly moved.

After all, Eldrin Chen had distributed five Primordial Spirit Pill [a precious elixir that aids in the breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit realm]. For them, this was a true grace that paved their path to the Dao. Such an immense favor would likely require a monumental price to repay.

"There is no need for such formalities. Return and cultivate diligently, striving for an early breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core realm where one's soul essence condenses into an independent spiritual entity]."

Eldrin Chen spoke with a calm tone. After distributing the treasures, his gaze swept over the assembly before he finally rose to his feet. "Today's Dao lecture concludes here," he declared.

"The next lecture shall be set for one thousand years hence. You may all return to Green Chariot Mountain at that time." Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio~novel.com.

As his final words faded, his form gradually dissolved into nothingness.

The cultivators promptly prostrated themselves once more, bowing deeply as they chanted in unison, "We respectfully bid farewell to the Patriarch."

After the lecture concluded, Eldrin Chen, Exquisite Jiang, and the others gathered within Spirit Lake Isle.

Gazing at Exquisite Jiang and Violet Consort Yan, a faint smile touched Eldrin Chen's lips. "With your successful breakthroughs this time, I can finally set my heart at ease regarding the clan's future," he said.

One Sixty-Year Cycle [a cycle of sixty years] has passed. Now, Exquisite Jiang and the other four women have refined the Polarity Void Pill [a pill that harmonizes opposing energies to aid in spiritual breakthroughs] and, as expected, smoothly broke through their bottlenecks, reaching the Primordial Spirit Mid Stage [the middle stage of the Primordial Spirit realm, where one's spiritual core is significantly strengthened].

After their breakthroughs, their spiritual power [the energy cultivated by practitioners] immediately saw a tremendous increase, and their combat prowess was elevated to a remarkable degree.

Exquisite Jiang showed the most dramatic improvement. Her spiritual power now rivals that of a Primordial Spirit Late Stage [the late stage of the Primordial Spirit realm] cultivator. Once her five Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [magical artifacts bound to a cultivator's life force and soul] are fully upgraded, her combat strength will likely rank among the very top even within the Primordial Spirit Late Stage.

Furthermore, she possesses the crucial catalyst for the Five-Colored Divine Light [a divine ability that manifests light of five colors, capable of capturing and nullifying various energies]. In a few more years, she will be able to cultivate this ability to its Grand Completion stage.

At that point, the Five-Colored Divine Light will be comparable to an Immortal Rank Divine Abilities [divine abilities of a power level typically associated with Immortals]. One could say that within the Mortal Realm [the world of mortals and cultivators below the Immortal realm], there would be almost nothing it could not capture and subdue.

Even if her spiritual power is slightly inferior at that time, Exquisite Jiang's combat strength will likely not be weaker than a Primordial Spirit 9th Tier [the ninth and pinnacle tier of the Primordial Spirit realm].

Aside from Exquisite Jiang, Verdant Consort, Lila, Violet Consort Yan, and Nyssa Qu also possess formidable combat power. Each has refined a Top Grade Primordial Solar Spiritual Treasure [a supreme-grade magical treasure imbued with the essence of the primordial sun]. Combined, their strength is likely equivalent to that of two Primordial Spirit Late Stage cultivators.

"With combat strength equivalent to one Primordial Spirit 9th Tier and two Primordial Spirit Late Stage cultivators, even if I remain in seclusion and do not intervene, no one within the Purple Seal Realm [a specific cultivation world or region] should be able to threaten our clan," Eldrin Chen mused silently.

His thoughts settled, and a smile touched his lips. "In a few days, I plan to journey to the Eastern Sea Cultivation World [the cultivation world centered around the Eastern Sea]. This trip will likely require some time before I return."

"Oh?"

Exquisite Jiang's brow twitched slightly, and she then inquired, "What is the purpose of this journey?"

"Some time ago, while divining the Celestial Mechanism [the fundamental principles governing the cosmos], I sensed a thread of destiny within the Eastern Sea Cultivation World."

Eldrin Chen recounted calmly, his expression then turning grave as he continued, "The ruins of the Ancestral Vein [the primordial spiritual artery of a region] at Myriad Tribulation Thunder Mountain!"

"Myriad Tribulation Thunder Mountain?" Exquisite Jiang's brow furrowed slightly, and she could not help but draw a sharp breath. "Do you require our assistance?" This chapter is provided by AUDIO-NOVEL.COM. Support the original.