Chapter 1033 : Harvest of Ancient Immortal Herbs

Regardless, after this battle, Eldrin Chen could finally lay a great worry in his heart to rest.

That Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor had suffered a bitter loss in silence; even his signature Immortal Treasure, the Crimson Flame Divine Spear, had been suppressed by Eldrin Chen. From now on, it would likely be even more difficult for him to deal with Eldrin Chen.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen firmly suppressed the Crimson Flame Divine Spear and said with a faint smile, "We have only just entered, yet our harvest is already substantial. This seems a favorable omen."

Void-Refining Immortal also nodded, his eyes gleaming with a peculiar light. "With strength such as yours, it seems we can venture deeper into this place."

"It is only fitting,"

Eldrin Chen agreed, a sharp glint flashing within his gaze.

After a brief clearing of the battlefield, they did not linger. They immediately pressed onward, deeper into the ancient ruins.

The Crimson Sun Divine Fire Realm [a legendary realm of divine flame] had remained untouched for millions of years. Within, the Spirit Medicine [plants imbued with spiritual energy, used in alchemy] had grown unchecked, spreading across the land.

Among these Spirit Medicine, many ancient herbs, having never been harvested, had surpassed their natural lifespan limits. They had metamorphosed into higher-grade Spirit Medicine, and even into Immortal Medicines [medicinal herbs of celestial grade, possessing miraculous effects] of astonishing value.

As Eldrin Chen and Void-Refining Immortal flew deeper into the heart of the ruins, they gathered many potent medicinal herbs along their path. Support the author by reading on audio_novel.com.

Although they encountered no more Immortal Rank Spirit Medicine, they did discover quite a few precious, ancient herbs. Among them, seven ancient herbs had each nurtured a wisp of Immortal Qi [a supreme spiritual energy], standing just one final step away from advancing into true immortal-grade herbs.

Eldrin Chen carefully harvested these seven ancient herbs. He sensed that their accumulation was already sufficient; perhaps they only lacked a certain elusive catalyst to complete their metamorphosis into Ascending to Immortality [Immortal Ascension] grade herbs.

"Ahead seems to be the Blessed Land [a land of profound spiritual fortune]," he remarked.

After storing the various immortal-grade herbs, Eldrin Chen fixed a solemn gaze upon the path ahead. After a moment of contemplation, he spoke.

The Void-Refining Immortal [a title for an immortal who refines the void] looked up as directed. Before them, within the vast expanse of the world, floated an immense ancient continent.

It was an ancient land brimming with spiritual vitality, dotted with numerous grand halls and pavilions, all protected by ancient Formation [magical defensive arrays] that hummed with power.

"The Crimson Sun Blessed Land,"

the Void-Refining Immortal murmured, his voice grave. "Legends say the last Earth Immortal [an immortal bound to the earthly realm] of the Crimson Sun Blessed Land used his own Earth Immortal World [an immortal's personal pocket dimension] to contain the entire Crimson Sun Blessed Land. It seems the tales are true."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement. In ages past, the Earth Immortal Progenitor [the founding Earth Immortal] of the Crimson Sun Blessed Land had sought to conceal the land, awaiting myself Reincarnation [the cycle of rebirth] and return.

Yet, that Earth Immortal Progenitor never did return. Now, after tens of millions of years, this Earth Immortal World was finally beginning to fray at the edges, its sustaining power gradually waning.

"Without an Earth Immortal [a being who has ascended to a state of earthly immortality] presiding over it, this Earth Immortal World [a self-contained realm sustained by an Earth Immortal's power] has been gradually decaying."

"If nothing unexpected occurs, it will collapse swiftly, within a few million years, or slowly, within ten million years at most."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, then stepped forward, striding into the Blessed Land [a land of profound spiritual abundance and fortune].

Unlike the Earth Immortal World, the spiritual vitality within this Blessed Land was far more potent. The moment Eldrin Chen crossed its threshold, he was met by a surging tide of primordial energy.

In the span of mere breaths, Eldrin Chen felt the Mana [the refined spiritual energy cultivated by practitioners] within his body increase by a discernible thread.

"So this is a Blessed Land?"

"If I cultivated here, my cultivation speed would likely increase by another thirty percent."

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered, a sense of awe stirring within him.

The Immortal Essence [the transcendent energy possessed by true Immortals] of an Immortal [a being who has achieved true immortality and ascended beyond the mortal realm] was profoundly mystical. Not only did it far surpass a cultivator's Mana, it was also the key to the Immortal's eternal, deathless existence.

Compared to Mana, Immortal Essence held an immeasurable advantage, a chasm of difference in both quality and quantity.

It was precisely for this reason that the growth of an Immortal's Immortal Essence [the refined energy core of an immortal] was also exceedingly slow. Often, a Millennium of arduous cultivation could only yield a meager increase, and it might take tens of thousands of years of practice to possibly break through a single layer of cultivation.

Eldrin Chen possessed a foundation of profound depth and solidity. After Ascending to Immortality, without divine elixirs like the Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill to enhance his cultivation, nor the Spirit Peach Tree and other secret treasures that could increase one's cultivation base, his progress had become exceedingly difficult to advance significantly.

According to Eldrin Chen's own estimation, if he did not consume miraculous medicines like the Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill and did not rely on the Immortal Peaches borne by the Spirit Peach Tree, relying solely on the Immortal Spring of a single Green Chariot Island, it would likely take him fifty or sixty thousand years just to increase his cultivation by a single layer.

Yet, this Blessed Land [a realm of concentrated spiritual energy and natural laws, ideal for cultivation] could increase his cultivation speed by thirty percent, saving him ten or twenty thousand years. This single benefit alone was probably enough to stir the hearts of many Immortal.

"No wonder it is said that Blessed Land are precious, and only Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power is deeply connected to and anchored within the earth] possess the capability to control them," he mused.

Eldrin Chen sighed inwardly, his gaze sweeping the surroundings. He noticed that quite a few Immortal had already set foot within the Blessed Land. This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio‑novel.com.

The Blessed Land was vast and boundless; in terms of size, it was likely even larger than the former Purple Realm.

However, for an Immortal, a single thought from Eldrin could traverse hundreds of millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] of mountains and rivers; to them, such a distance was hardly significant.

Eldrin Chen's divine sense swept across the Blessed Land. He discovered that within it, various halls and palaces were interwoven. Some of their protective Formation [a structured arrangement of energy nodes and patterns used for defense, confinement, or other mystical purposes] remained intact, while others were damaged or incomplete, seemingly having been breached.

"Scripture Repository, Alchemy Hall, Artificer's Hall, Spirit Medicine Garden…"

Eldrin Chen swept his gaze across the various halls and pavilions, a sense of urgency stirring within his heart.

Having ascended to the Immortal Realm not long ago, apart from a few Immortal Treasure, he possessed far too few items of true Immortal Rank [the grade corresponding to Immortal-level cultivators]. He felt an acute and pressing need, particularly for legacies concerning alchemy and artifact forging.

However, within the current Crimson Sun Blessed Land, the Alchemy Hall [hall dedicated to pill refinement] and the Artificer's Hall [hall dedicated to artifact crafting] remained intact, their Formation [magical arrays that channel energy and provide protection] still operational. Only the Formation guarding the Spirit Medicine Garden [a garden cultivating spiritually potent plants] showed signs of damage, appearing incomplete.

"Eldrin, the Abyss [a title for Eldrin Chen], Refining Void [a Daoist title], you two Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for fellow cultivators], would you care to join us for a discussion?"

Just as Eldrin Chen was lost in contemplation, a familiar voice called out from the distance.

Eldrin Chen looked up. Before the Spirit Medicine Garden, approximately thirty Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and achieved immortality] were gathered. The one who had called them was none other than that Six Stars Immortal.

Exchanging a glance with the Void-Refining Immortal, Eldrin Chen immediately strode forward to join them.

The Six Stars Immortal stood with two other figures. One was an Arhat [a Buddhist saint who has attained a high level of enlightenment] clad in kasaya robes, the other a Daoist priest in traditional robes.

The Daoist priest, noticing that Eldrin Chen seemed to possess only the early-stage cultivation of an Ascendant Immortal [the first major realm for true Immortals], asked with a hint of puzzlement, "And who might this be?"

"Fellow Daoists, this is the Abyssal Daoist [another title for Eldrin Chen]."

Six Stars Immortal offered a faint smile and promptly introduced to the two beside him.

Upon hearing this, the monk's expression turned solemn with respect. He quickly pressed his palms together in a formal salute and said, "So it is Benefactor Eldrin Chen. I have heard that after entering the Earth Immortal Realm [the foundational realm for true Immortals], you soundly defeated that Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor. This humble monk is truly ashamed of his own inadequacy in comparison."

"So Brother Six Stars actually knows Benefactor Chen."

The Daoist priest also looked momentarily taken aback before hurriedly offering a salute. "My apologies for the earlier lack of recognition."

Only then did Eldrin Chen realize that news of his own decisive victory over the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor had already spread.

These three individuals before him all possessed cultivation at the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm [the final stage before transcending mortality]. Yet they treated him with such marked courtesy. Clearly, it was not merely due to Eldrin Chen's current strength, but also because they recognized his immense potential.

Having one's capabilities become widely known was neither entirely advantageous nor disadvantageous.

But Eldrin Chen understood clearly: as long as he intended to cultivate within the Immortal Realm [the realm of the ascended Immortals], such matters could not remain hidden forever.

Suppressing the thoughts in his mind, Eldrin Chen offered a slight smile. "Fellow Daoist Six Stars, who might these two be?"

"Ah, these two..."

Six Stars Immortal let out a hearty laugh and promptly gestured to the two figures beside him, introducing them. "Of these two, Zhen Gang Arhat hails from the Celestial Demon Sea and serves as the Grand Elder of the Empty Enlightenment Temple." Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio novel.com.