Chapter 947 : Mountains of Myriad Dragons Awaken

Back when Eldrin Chen had not yet set foot into the Primordial Spirit Realm [the spiritual core cultivation stage] and first arrived at Eastern Sovereign Mountain, he had only sensed that this Spirit-Severing Mountains [a mountain range known for severing spiritual connections] was sparse in spiritual energy [the vital energy that flows through all living things], with an unfathomable aura lying dormant within, making it appear profoundly inscrutable.

Now, having returned to this Eastern Sovereign Mountain, Eldrin Chen's cultivation had already reached the pinnacle of the Purple Realm [a high-level cultivation realm], and he had forged a world-shaking Immortal Physique [a body tempered to near-immortal perfection]. His power within the Purple Realm was virtually without rival.

In his current state, Eldrin Chen merely needed to beckon the Immortal Ascension Tribulation [the heavenly trial for ascension to immortality] to descend. Once his Immortal Physique was nourished by Immortal Qi [the quintessential energy of immortality], it would become utterly flawless and complete.

At that point, relying on the power of his physical body alone, he would be sufficient to achieve immortality and indestructibility, gazing down upon the mortal dust like a Nine Heavens Deity [a deity residing in the highest heavens].

As the saying goes, viewing from a commanding height provides clarity. Now that Eldrin Chen had returned to this Eastern Sovereign Mountain, he immediately discerned the anomalies within the vast Spirit-Severing Mountain Range.

Within this immense Spirit-Severing Mountain Range, one ancient mountain after another seemed to function as individual Formation Eye [the core nodes of a mystical formation].

These mountain ranges resembled one Dragon Vein [a ley line of concentrated earth and spiritual energy] after another, arranged in the configuration of Myriad Dragons Paying Homage to Heaven [a formation pattern where countless dragon veins converge upon a central, supreme entity], as if venerating a peerless existence.

And at the very core of this Myriad Dragons Paying Homage to Heaven mountain formation lay the half-severed Eastern Sovereign Mountain.

"Using the Eastern Sovereign Bell as the foundation, the Gravetender's lifelong Dao Fruit [the culmination of one's cultivation path] and Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles governing reality] as the catalyst, and this expanse of mountains spanning tens of thousands of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters]—the Spirit-Severing Mountain Range—as the nourishment,"

"All for the purpose of nurturing and elevating a peerless, matchless Supreme Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest immortal grade], intended to serve as a contingency against the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm [a prophesied calamity originating from a demonic abyss]." Published by audio-novel . com. All rights reserved.

"In ages past, the two venerable predecessors, Jiang the Sovereign Emperor and the Gravetender [the guardian of the ancient tombs], were truly individuals of cosmic vision and peerless strategic brilliance."

Gazing upon the vast expanse of Eastern Sovereign Mountain, Eldrin Chen could not help but sigh and speak.

After a moment of profound reflection in his heart, Eldrin Chen lifted his foot and stepped forward. With the leisurely pace of one strolling through a familiar garden, he ascended Eastern Sovereign Mountain.

"It is not yet time."

The instant his foot touched Eastern Sovereign Mountain, Eldrin Chen understood that the Eastern Sovereign Bell was not yet destined to emerge into the world.

The Eastern Sovereign Bell was gathering the momentum of heaven and earth, steeping in the incomparably domineering and fierce aura of the Eastern Sovereign [the ancient sovereign of the east], all brewing atop this very mountain.

Once its gestation reached perfect completion, it would carry an invincible, world-shaking momentum to strike down all opposition, unleashing power rivaling that of a Demon God [a being of immense demonic power].

If it were to emerge prematurely, all efforts would be wasted, and it would fail to fully ascend to the realm of an Immortal Treasure [a supreme artifact of immortal grade].

With this realization, a slight frown creased Eldrin Chen's brow, only to smooth away moments later. "Though I cannot hasten its birth, I can aid in deepening its Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound and stable foundational power essential for higher cultivation]."

Muttering to himself, Eldrin Chen immediately retrieved six fragments of the Demon God Heaven Pillars [the shattered pillars of a demon god's celestial palace].

With a mere flick of his sleeve, a vast and boundless Pure Yang Flame [a divine flame of pure Yang energy] surged forth, refining the fragments of the Demon God Heaven Pillars [massive pillars forged by demon gods] into a cloud of Mysterious Iron [a rare and potent spiritual metal] dust, which he then fused into the Eastern Sovereign Mountain.

Only after accomplishing this did Eldrin Chen withdraw his hand.

These six Demon God Heaven Pillars had been forged by the Extraterrestrial Demon God [a powerful demonic entity from beyond this realm] using nine entire Celestial Profound Iron Vein [veins of a supreme-grade spiritual iron]. Their material was sufficient to craft dozens of Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [supreme-grade enchanted artifacts imbued with Pure Yang energy].

By using this material as nourishment and refining it into the Eastern Sovereign Mountain, Eldrin Chen ensured it would be gradually absorbed by the Eastern Sovereign Bell [a legendary bell artifact]. This process would ultimately strengthen the artifact's Deep-Seated Foundation [its fundamental, underlying power and stability], making it increasingly indestructible and enhancing its chances of successfully advancing into an Immortal Treasure [a treasure of immortal grade].

Having settled this matter, Eldrin Chen gazed at the Eastern Sovereign Mountain. He clasped his hands behind his back and declared, "Rest and nurture yourself in peace. As for the Firmament [the heavens, the celestial dome] of the Purple Realm, I shall be the one to hold it aloft."

After bidding farewell to the Eastern Sovereign Mountain, Eldrin Chen returned to his clan.

He gathered several Pure Yang Spiritual Object [objects of immense spiritual power containing Pure Yang essence] and cultivation arts, then made his way to the Dao Palace Sacred Land.

With this minor perfection of his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique said to be unbreakable as primordial chaos], Eldrin Chen's physical form now rivaled an Immortal Physique [the body of a true immortal]. He could rightly be called a deity walking the mortal world, an immortal banished to the realm of dust.

Even the Eastern Sovereign at the peak of his power had likely been no greater. On the eve of his Ascending to Immortality [transcending to become a true immortal], Jiang the Sovereign Emperor, who simultaneously cultivated both the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles of existence] and a Dao Fruit [the condensed essence of one's cultivation path], might have possessed combat prowess surpassing Eldrin Chen's, but likely only by a narrow margin.

Having reached such heights, there was not a single being within the Purple Realm who dared refuse Eldrin Chen's requests. Naturally, the Dao Palace Sacred Land offered no resistance either.

Having successfully exchanged the Pill Formula for the Profound Origin Purple Qi Pill, Eldrin Chen returned to the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire.

Before beginning the alchemical refinement, Eldrin Chen spent time comprehending the Pill Formula for the Profound Origin Purple Qi Pill. Afterwards, he said to Lyra Jiang, "Judging from this 'Profound Origin Purple Qi Pill' Pill Formula, we may have found a superior substitute ingredient."

"Is that truly so?"

Lyra Jiang's face lit up with delight. She took the Pill Formula for the Profound Origin Purple Qi Pill and, after a glance, could not contain her joy. "It seems this time, the Purple Realm might gain several more Primordial Spirit, Late Stage [the advanced stage of the spiritual core cultivation realm] cultivators."

The reason was that the Pill Formula for the Profound Origin Purple Qi Pill was an exceptionally profound and mystical formula.

This formula approached the Dao [the fundamental principle or path] itself, focusing more on the harmonious interplay of primary and secondary ingredients—the sovereign, minister, assistant, and envoy—and the fusion and evolution of Daoist talismanic principles. Read, share, and discuss at www . audio-novel.com.

According to the deductions from this formula, the Pure Yang Spirit Pearl could serve as a substitute for the primary ingredient. Other Sixth Rank High Grade Spirit Medicine [spiritual herbs used in cultivation] that greatly nourished the Pure Yang Qi [pure masculine energy] of a Nascent Soul Cultivator could also act as substitutes.

And as it happened, Eldrin Chen possessed a Sixth Rank High Grade treasure perfectly suited to replace the Pure Yang Spirit Pearl.

This item was the 'Immortal Lotus Seed' shed by the Separated Flame Immortal Lotus, the Companion Spirit Treasure [a treasure bound to a cultivator's soul] of the Separated Flame Vermilion Bird.

That Separated Fire Immortal Lotus Seed was a Sixth Rank High Grade Pure Yang Spiritual Object [a spiritual object imbued with pure masculine energy]. It could greatly replenish the Pure Yang Qi within a cultivator's body, even aiding Primordial Spirit, Late Stage cultivators in advancing their cultivation. Naturally, it could also serve as the primary ingredient.

"Using the Separated Fire Immortal Lotus Seed as the primary ingredient, and relying on the Pill Formula of the Profound Origin Purple Qi Pill [a high-grade cultivation pill] for reference, we can deduce a new formula."

"By applying the principles of Monarch, Minister, Assistant, and Envoy [a traditional Chinese medicinal formula structure analogous to primary, secondary, supporting, and guiding ingredients], and gradually substituting and altering the auxiliary herbs, we might be able to refine a Treasure Pill [an exceptionally potent and rare cultivation pill] with nearly identical efficacy."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself with a smile, then immediately set to work deducing the Pill Formula.

Deducing a Sixth Rank High Grade Pill Formula primarily tests one's talent and comprehension. An ordinary Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a cultivator who has reached the Nascent Soul realm and comprehended a fundamental Dao principle], if lacking in innate aptitude, might struggle to grasp it even after several Millennium [a period of one thousand years].

Yet, for those of exceptional brilliance or with profound mastery in the art of alchemy, a mere few centuries might suffice.

Both Eldrin Chen and Lyra Jiang possessed talents ranked among the very pinnacle within the Purple Realm [a vast and powerful cultivation continent], so their collaborative deduction proceeded with remarkable swiftness.

After only thirty years, the duo had perfected the Pill Formula and gathered all the required auxiliary herbs.

With this step complete, Eldrin Chen wasted no time. He immediately entered seclusion to begin refining the Treasure Pill.

Thus, time flowed on unnoticed. In the blink of an eye, another thirty years passed, and Eldrin Chen finally succeeded in refining the first batch of the Treasure Pill.

"Success!"

Within the Demon-Slaying Crucible, a faint light shimmered, and two radiant beams of spiritual light flew out in succession.

Eldrin Chen gathered them into his hand, shaking his head with a hint of regret. "The value of this Separated Flame Immortal Lotus Pill is beyond measure. It is a pity my cultivation is still somewhat lacking; I could only refine two pills from this single batch."

"For a first attempt, successfully refining two pills is quite commendable."

Beside him, Lyra Jiang was rather pleased. She then spoke, "Over these years, our Mana [the refined spiritual energy cultivated by immortals] has become perfectly harmonious and full. It is time for us to enter seclusion and attempt the breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage."

"Very well."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement. "Let us first break through to the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage. Refining the remaining batches of Treasure Pill [a general term for exceptionally rare and potent elixirs] can wait until after."

With Eldrin Chen's profoundly solid foundation, breaking through to the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage would have been virtually assured even without the Separated Flame Immortal Lotus Pill. It would merely have required him to spend three hundred years accumulating the necessary Mana.

Now that he possessed the Separated Flame Immortal Lotus Pill, he saw no reason to waste time. He immediately entered seclusion to commence his breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit, Late Stage.

Thus, time flowed swiftly by. In a mere eight years, he had completely refined the Separated Flame Immortal Lotus Pill and successfully advanced to the realm of the Seventh Layer of Nascent Soul. Join our community of readers at *audio-novel.com*.