Chapter 970 : Purifying the Blood Spring's Curse

And Eldrin Chen had guided him here to slay the Blood Demon Patriarch precisely so that he might emulate the deeds of the ancient Compassionate Ferry Path Master, to purify this boundless miasma of corruption for the heavens and earth of the Purple Seal Realm.

This miasma of the Purple Seal Realm is a most toxic energy [a foul and poisonous spiritual essence] to the world itself; its festering within the blood spring is akin to stagnant blood within a living body.

Initially, this was a minor ailment. Yet, as the Purple Seal Realm was cast adrift into the void, its wounds grew ever more grievous, and the stagnant blood multiplied.

The Demonic Abyss Heavenly Scar of the Purple Seal Realm could never fully heal, being torn open anew every thousand years—this very pool of stagnation was one of the key reasons.

If the stagnant blood within the Eastern Barrens Blood Spring was not either expelled or transformed, this wound would fester like bone-gnawing maggots, forever beyond a complete cure.

Today, Eldrin Chen had sent him here for this very purpose: to utterly cure the Eastern Barrens Blood Spring, to cleanse it of its turbid energies and foul miasma.

In principle, any cultivator within the world who practiced the Primordial Solar Path Art possessed the capability to purify such corruption.

Yet, this Eastern Sea blood spring was exceptionally vile, its depths churning with the boundless power of the Sea of Blood.

Low-level cultivators could not even enter its domain. And while high-level cultivators might purify a portion, their efforts were but a cup of water trying to quench a great fire compared to the vastness of the Sea of Blood.

Within the Purple Seal Realm, only two individuals possessed the power to undertake this transformation: those two were Eldrin Chen and Exquisite Jiang. For the best reading experience, visit audio~novel.com.

Both of them cultivated the Primordial One Magical Power [a supreme foundational energy that can transform into various other powers], which allowed them to convert all manner of foreign Arcane Power [profound supernatural abilities derived from the laws of the world]. Given tens of thousands of years, it was indeed possible for them to transform the Blood Spring into pure Pure Lunar Origin [the fundamental essence of the moon, representing purity and yin] energy.

Unfortunately, the cataclysm of the Purple Seal Realm [a specific cultivation world or dimension] was not fully resolved. To prevent the Outer Realm Demon God [powerful demonic entities from realms beyond this one] from being driven to desperate measures, neither Eldrin Chen nor Exquisite Jiang could afford to spend such a vast amount of time on the task.

Under these circumstances, Alistair Ye emerged as the most suitable candidate.

He possessed the Primordial Solar Path Body [a supreme innate constitution of ultimate purity and yang nature], one of the world's most pristine and exalted Path Body [innate physical and spiritual constitutions suited for cultivation]. This constitution allowed him to purify all manner of evil karma and defilements, and to subdue various types of baleful auras and corrupt energies.

Furthermore, Alistair Ye had Five Spiritual Roots [a balanced affinity for all five elemental spiritual energies], granting him exceptional stability and potential. Although his innate comprehension was far inferior to Eldrin Chen's, and even fell short of Literature Abyss Lu's, he was a man of great wisdom that appeared as simplicity. As the years passed, his rate of comprehending Arcane Power grew increasingly faster.

While the rejection faced when attempting to comprehend multiple Arcane Power became greater after breaking through to the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core realm of a cultivator], there remained a sliver of possibility for him to eventually grasp five different Arcane Power.

Choosing him to undertake the purification of the Eastern Barrens Blood Spring [a cursed and corrupted spring in the Eastern Barrens region] was, without a doubt, one of the most fitting decisions.

At this moment, Alistair Ye made a great vow to the heavens: he would not ascend to immortality until the Blood Spring was cleansed. Instantly, he was blessed with boundless Fortune [heavenly favor and karmic fortune] from the world itself.

Empowered by this blessing, Alistair Ye entered a state akin to unity between a Celestial Being [an immortal being] and the cosmos. His speed in comprehending Arcane Power increased severalfold, and for the first time, he felt genuine confidence in his ability to master five distinct Arcane Power.

"Cultivation hinges on fate and opportunity," he reflected. "Seclusion alone does not guarantee great advancement."

"This master is preparing to enter seclusion for Path Principles Comprehension [a profound state of meditative insight into the fundamental laws of cultivation]. There happens to be one matter you can handle on my behalf."

Alistair Ye closed his eyes, suddenly recalling the words Eldrin Chen had spoken upon parting. Tears welled up and streamed from his eyes.

"So, Master... was scheming to secure for me an opportunity to achieve my own Path."

He then prostrated himself towards the direction of Green Chariot Mountain, his voice thick with solemn resolve: "This disciple swears he will not fail your trust. I will purify the Blood Spring until it reaches a state of absolute clarity and purity."

"If it takes a single day, I will not attain immortality for a single day. If it takes ten thousand years, I will not attain immortality for ten thousand years!"

"..."

At the same moment, far within the Flaming Prison Sea of Fire, Eldrin Chen opened his eyes with a faint, knowing expression.

He glanced towards the direction of the Eastern Barrens Sea of Blood and gave a slight, approving nod.

Witnessing this, Eternal Profound Chen could not help but speak: "Verdant Edge is a fine young man. His temperament is steady, and his character is commendable."

"To obtain such a fortuitous encounter and receive the blessing of the world's Fortune [the metaphysical force of luck and destiny], his cultivation will undoubtedly advance by leaps and bounds."

"Within a thousand years, he could reach the Primordial Spirit 9th Tier [the ninth and final stage of the Primordial Spirit realm]. Within two thousand years, he should be able to comprehend five types of Arcane Power [profound supernatural powers derived from the fundamental laws of the world]."

Eldrin Chen nodded, then shook his head and said, "However, the power of the Blood Spring is difficult to purify completely. I fear that even in tens of thousands of years, or perhaps even before his lifespan is exhausted, he may not necessarily be able to ascend to immortality."

"With his level of comprehension, attempting to cultivate a Great Encompassing Foundation [a legendary, supremely perfect foundation for cultivation] would be nothing short of a fool's dream. That you were able to secure this opportunity for him shows you have truly done your utmost."

Eternal Profound Chen shook his head and spoke, "The deeper my cultivation goes, the more I understand the paramount importance of a solid foundation."

"My current level of cultivation can be considered rare within the Mortal Realm [the plane of existence inhabited by mortals and lower-level cultivators]. Yet, because my foundation in the early years was insufficient, even if I paid a thousandfold price now, it would be impossible for me to shed my mortal shell and become an immortal."

"The day his cultivation reaches greater heights, he will understand just how crucial the opportunity you sought for him today truly is." For uninterrupted reading, go to http://www . audio-novel.com.

"I hope that is the case."

Eldrin Chen smiled, a flicker of anticipation stirring within him.

Throughout his several thousand years of cultivation, Eldrin Chen had only two true disciples: Alistair Ye and Literature Abyss Lu. Others like Support Revive Chen and Withering Liana Gu could only be considered half-disciples at best.

Of these two, Literature Abyss Lu possessed the Four Symbols Path Body [a rare innate constitution aligned with the four celestial symbols], and cultivated the Four Symbols Path Scripture [a profound cultivation method harnessing the power of the four symbols] created by Eldrin Chen. Therefore, he could not inherit the true orthodox lineage of Eldrin Chen.

The true inheritor of his Path legacy was, in truth, Alistair Ye alone.

In comparison, no matter how close others were, they could not inherit Eldrin Chen's Path legacy. Unless they achieved Ascension and Attainment of the Path [the ultimate transcendence to immortality], they would one day return to dust, leaving behind only sorrow in the end.

"This is the last thing I can do for him."

"Alas, I hope that one day, I may see him again in the Immortal Realm [the realm of the immortals]."

Eldrin Chen sighed softly and shook his head.

From now on, he would have to contemplate the Immortal Path [the Way of Immortality] on his own. Even after achieving Ascension and Attainment of the Path, he would need to assist his Dao Companions. For his disciples and followers, this was the extent of the aid he could provide.

"After attaining immortality, I should leave some foundation for the clan and for my disciples."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself again, then shook his head with a wry smile moments later. "Enough. The day of ascension has not yet come. What's the point of thinking about this now?"

"Old Granduncle, I am preparing to enter seclusion to contemplate the Heavenly Flame Path Principles [the profound principles of the Heavenly Flame Path]. I must trouble you to guard me during this time."

"..."

Time flowed swiftly, and three Sixty-Year Cycle passed in the blink of an eye.

In what felt like another moment, the day arrived for Eldrin Chen to emerge from seclusion. On this day, he opened his eyes from deep meditation, a faint smile gracing his lips.

"Finally, it is complete."

Gazing at the pure golden flame before him, Eldrin Chen murmured softly to himself.

Before Eldrin Chen hovered a sphere of flame of unparalleled brilliance, radiant as a miniature sun, perfectly round and flawless.

Within it, countless Path Principles intertwined and danced, each strand possessing the power to incinerate all things.

"The Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame."

Beside him, Eternal Profound Chen whispered, his gaze fixed on the manifestation of Flame Path Principles before him, unable to suppress a look of mingled astonishment and joy.

This Primordial SolarHeavenly Flame Power was overwhelmingly potent. Even with Eldrin Chen restraining its full might, the mere fraction of power it radiated was sufficient to pierce through an entire continent.

Eternal Profound Chen had a profound sense that if this immortal flame were unleashed in its entirety, it could likely boil away a vast sea spanning millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], leaving behind nothing but a desolate desert.

Even the mightiest Celestial Immortal or Demon from the Nine Heavens would meet instant and certain annihilation if refined by this flame.

Though his heart was shaken by this realization, Eternal Profound Chen could not help but ask with disbelief, "Can it be true? Has it truly succeeded?" Continue your cultivation journey at audio-novel .c om.