Chapter 933 Family Changes, Lihuo Zhuque

At this point, Lyra sighed and said, "Elara and Silas have somewhat weaker foundations. In recent years, they've failed 2 consecutive breakthroughs, and who knows when they'll finally succeed."

"Do not worry."

Eldrin had anticipated this long ago, merely stating calmly, "Elara and Silas have weak foundations. It was only to be expected that they would fail in their successive breakthroughs."

"They still had a vast lifespan ahead, with at least 3 1000 years remaining in their prime. As long as they adjusted their forms and reflected on their experiences, they would ultimately break through to the Nascent Soul Realm."

Lyra nodded in acknowledgment, then seemed to recall something and suddenly spoke up, "Some years ago, news came from the Western Extremity's Tranquil Spirit Temple."

"They say your cousin has mastered the Buddhist arts, synthesizing the essence of Buddhism, Daoism, and demonic cultivation to break through to the Nascent Soul realm. Upon reaching Nascent Soul, his Dao Fruit manifested naturally—his future accomplishments may very well be limitless."

The Dao Fruit, Heaven-Sent?

Eldrin (Person Name) furrowed his brow, a flicker of astonishment crossing his features.

As the saying goes, a Dao Fruit naturally formed means having condensed the embryonic form of a Dao Fruit even before attaining immortality.

Such an existence had already cultivated a supreme Dao Fruit. As long as they methodically cultivated to the peak of the Nascent Soul Realm, they could directly achieve a peerless Dao Fruit Immortality.

"Mastering the essence of Buddhist, Daoist, and Demonic paths, he forged the Heaven-Blessed Dao Fruit."

"It seems my clansman truly possesses a sliver of possibility to attain the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm."

Eldrin was filled with a myriad of emotions, yet he also felt a trace of delight.

Since Kael had forged the Heavenly Perfection Dao Fruit, his chances of attaining immortality were exceedingly high. When the tribulation descended in the future, he might prove to be of significant assistance to Eldrin.

Just as he was rejoicing, Yan Zijie also spoke up with a smile, "There is 1 more matter I must inform you of."

"During my cultivation in the Blazing Prison of Flames these years, I've noticed unusual movements from the Lihuo Zhuque. Calculating the time, it should soon emerge into the world."

"Oh?"

A faint glimmer of delight crossed Eldrin's (Person Name) face upon hearing this, and he couldn't help but remark with a smile, "If this proves true, our clan shall gain another cultivator at the ninth level of the Nascent Soul realm."

A combat prowess at the ninth level of the Nascent Soul realm—not only within the Chen Clan, but even across the entire Violet Realm—was an existence of the supreme echelon.

Eldrin (Person Name) felt joy blossoming in his heart and was about to head toward the Flaming Sea of the Infernal Prison when Yan Zijī (Person Name) grasped his sleeve.

He turned to see several celestial maidens with eyes as alluring as silk, their gazes filled with enchantment. Lila (Person Name), her cheeks flushed with shyness, spoke softly: "We have calculated the timing—the Lihuo Zhuque will not emerge for another year."

"Before that, it wouldn't hurt for us to do some cultivation first."

Eldrin (Person Name) froze for a split second before being dragged onto the bed by her.

In the days that followed, Eldrin cultivated the Yin-Yang Union Art with his dao companions. Amidst their tender intimacy and shared passion, a full year slipped by in the blink of an eye.

掐着离火朱雀出世的时间点，Eldrin (Person Name)一路抵达了炎狱火海。

Chen Changxuan had been waiting for quite some time. Seeing his arrival, he smiled and said, "Had you arrived any later, you might have missed the emergence of the Li Fire Vermilion Bird."

"You have been waiting for a long while, Elder Uncle."

Eldrin (Person Name) let out a bitter laugh. It had been hundreds of years since they last met, and his several dao companions had clung to him with such fervor that they kept him entangled for an entire year before finally settling down. The intoxicating pleasures they shared were beyond description.

Fortunately, this cultivation session proved immensely beneficial for Eldrin. By harnessing the power of the Yin-Yang Resonance Covenant and the near-immortal treasure Yin-Yang Resonance Pearl, the group exchanged the accumulated Yin-Yang energies gathered over hundreds of years. Their cultivation realms were substantially elevated through this mutual exchange.

By now, Eldrin's cultivation had reached such a level that although he had not yet attained the perfect completion of the sixth layer of the Primordial Spirit, he was not far from achieving full mastery.

"Perhaps after another 3 100 years of arduous cultivation, I can begin to breakthrough to the seventh level of the Nascent Soul."

A thought flashed through Eldrin’s (Person Name) mind, and he asked with a smile, “How is the Li Fire Vermilion Bird faring now?”

"By my reckoning, the time has come—it shall emerge today."

Chen Changxu stroked his long beard and spoke with a gentle smile.

As they spoke, the 2 stepped deeper into the underground fire vein, and before they knew it, they had reached the heart of the Inferno Fire Sea.

Amidst this boundless sea of flames in the Inferno Abyss, a fiery-red treasure lotus drifted upon the molten waves. At its center lay a radiant egg, ceaselessly drawing power from the scorching inferno around it.

Phoenix Fire Egg.

Eldrin murmured, his brow furrowing slightly.

Within this phoenix egg lay a power that could shake heaven and earth. Scorching threads of dao patterns were coalescing within, radiating a force capable of annihilating all creation.

Law of Li Fire.

Chen Changxuan murmured under his breath, unable to suppress a look of profound envy.

The Laws are the supreme power that only Immortals can master—a dreadful force that does not belong to the mortal realm. Even a single wisp of a divine chain of Laws, when unleashed, is enough to effortlessly slay a Nascent Soul Dao Lord.

Only supreme beings like the Crimson Sparrow of Departing Fire, the Azure Dragon of Supplewood, and the Primordial Ice Silkworm—innate Postcelestial Divinities born of the 9 Heavens Above—could naturally gestate the power of laws within themselves.

The Crimson Sparrow of Li Fire is the embodiment of the Li Fire Principle, a type of acquired deity whose origins are even more terrifying than those of the Myriad Tribulations Thunder God of the Myriad Tribulations Thunder Mountain.

After all, although the 10 1000 Calamities Thunder God was a type of 9 Heavens Thunder God, it had never been nourished by the Primordial Violet Energy or the World-Originating Qi. Moreover, before it could even be born into the world, it suffered a violent strike that severed its path to the Dao.

Thus, this Li Fire Vermilion Bird could truly be called terrifyingly formidable. Once born into this world, it could cultivate all the way to the 9th level of the Nascent Soul realm.

With even a modicum of mastery over the power of laws, 1 could advance further into the Half-Immortal realm. Once complete control over 1's own law power is achieved, 1 may beckon the Ascension Lightning Tribulation to transcend mortality and ascend as an immortal.

"While still in gestation, it possessed a companion supreme treasure, and upon its birth, its power rivaled the ninth level of the Nascent Soul."

Chen Changxuan gazed at the Fire Phoenix Egg, unable to suppress a sigh as he shook his head. "Becoming an immortal and attaining the Dao is an impossible dream for this old man—a lifelong pursuit beyond reach. Yet for him, it is merely the beginning."

"Comparing yourself to others is a sure way to misery."

The old uncle murmured to himself, feeling both envy and sorrow toward such a being with a divine origin.

A shadow crossed Eldrin’s brow as he forced a smile and said, “Uncle, you should focus on your cultivation. If 1 day I ascend to the rank of a peerless Celestial Immortal, it may not be impossible for me to help you attain such foundational strength.”

"No need, no need."

Chen Changxuan, however, shook his head and laughed heartily, "If you truly manage to find me amidst the cycles of reincarnation, this old man would still prefer to be reborn as a member of the human race."

"Being human is truly superior, for the torch of legacy is passed down through generations, and the bonds of blood and kinship remain unbroken."

The old uncle shook his head as he spoke.

He knew Eldrin spoke the truth—legend told of celestial immortals of supreme power within the heavenly realm, capable of seizing the creation of heaven and earth for their loved ones, laying a foundation for their next life to attain immortality.

Even a figure of the Great Luo Golden Immortal level could, with just a word, effortlessly arrange for their close associates to undergo reincarnation and be reborn as innate divine beings.

Yet all things in existence come with a price. Within the Netherworld, the cost to activate the 6 Reincarnation Wells—for humans, deities, ghosts, beasts, demons, and other beings—varies greatly.

Among the paths of humans, livestock, ghosts, and demons, the Divine Path's Reincarnation Well is the 1 with an astronomically high cost to activate. Even a Celestial Immortal would need to carefully weigh whether they could withstand the immense karmic backlash it would incur.

The elder uncle knew he had no hope of attaining immortality in this lifetime, yet he refused to let Eldrin pay a devastating price or bear immeasurable karmic burden on his behalf in the future.

Eldrin was about to speak again when he noticed the Fire Phoenix Egg trembling faintly, followed by a hairline crack splitting its surface.

"Crack—"

Chapter 1 The biting northern wind swept across the mountain range, howling like countless vengeful spirits. Snowflakes danced wildly in the air, blanketing the jagged peaks in a layer of pristine white. At the summit of the highest mountain, a solitary figure sat cross-legged upon a massive bluestone, motionless as if carved from ice. Lin Feng's tattered grey robes were coated in a thin layer of frost, his long hair fluttering like withered grass in the wind. His face, pale as death, bore no trace of blood, yet his eyes shone with an unnerving intensity. 1 100 years had passed since he crossed into this world of cultivation, 1 100 years of bitter struggle against fate itself. "Just 1 more step," he whispered to the swirling snow, his breath forming misty clouds in the frigid air. "1 more step and I'll break through to the Foundation Establishment realm." Within his dantian, spiritual energy churned like a raging sea, yet an invisible barrier held firm. For 3 years he had been stuck at the peak of Qi Refining, so close to the next realm he could almost taste it. Reaching into his worn storage pouch, he produced 3 sparkling stones - his last remaining spirit stones, barely enough for 1 final attempt. Suddenly, a sharp voice cut through the wind's roar. "Well, well, if it isn't Senior Brother Lin! Still trying to break through, I see?" A young man in pristine blue robes emerged from the swirling snow, his expression smug. 2 burly followers flanked him, their contemptuous gazes fixed on Lin Feng. Zhang Tao, Lin Feng's longtime rival, smirked as he looked down at the seated figure. "3 years stuck at the same bottleneck - quite pathetic, don't you think? At this rate, you'll never catch up to me." Lin Feng's eyes narrowed slightly, but he remained silent, his fingers tightening around the spirit stones. He knew this confrontation was inevitable - Zhang Tao had been waiting for this moment for years. "Still playing the silent type?" Zhang Tao's smile widened. "The sect only values talent, Senior Brother. And you... well, let's just say you've been a disappointment. Hand over your spirit stones and I might let you leave with some dignity." The 2 followers stepped forward, their auras pressing down like mountains. Both were at the ninth level of Qi Refining, the same as Lin Feng. A cold smile finally touched Lin Feng's lips. "You want my spirit stones? Come and take them." Zhang Tao's face darkened. "Arrogant fool! Since you refuse to be reasonable..." He gestured to his followers. "Teach him a lesson." As the 2 cultivators lunged forward, Lin Feng's eyes snapped open, a brilliant light shining within them. The 3 spirit stones in his hand crumbled to dust, their energy flooding his meridians in an instant. "Now!" he roared. The spiritual energy within him surged, crashing against the bottleneck with terrifying force. The invisible barrier shattered like glass, and a powerful wave of energy erupted from his body, sending snow flying in all directions. Zhang Tao's eyes widened in horror. "Impossible! You... you broke through?" Lin Feng rose slowly to his feet, his aura now completely transformed. Where before he had been like a flickering candle, now he burned like a blazing sun. The 2 followers stumbled backward, their faces pale. "Thank you for the motivation, Junior Brother," Lin Feng said calmly, his voice carrying an newfound authority. "Without the pressure you provided, I might not have broken through so smoothly." He took a step forward, and the ground trembled. "Now, about those spirit stones you wanted..." Zhang Tao swallowed hard, his earlier arrogance gone without a trace. He never imagined that in forcing Lin Feng into a corner, he had actually helped him achieve the breakthrough that had eluded him for 3 years. The northern wind continued to howl, but now it carried a different tune - 1 of shifting power and newfound strength. On the isolated mountain peak, the balance had irrevocably changed.