Chapter 1037 : A Bounty of Immortal Herbs

Beyond these Spirit Medicine, Eldrin Chen obtained a total of thirteen Immortal Herbs [plants of immense spiritual value, often used in crafting elixirs for immortal cultivators].

Among them, ten were of the Lower Grade Immortal Rank [the lowest tier of immortal-grade spiritual plants]. These were five Immortal Grade Pure Yang Fruit [fruits brimming with pure Yang energy], three stalks of Profound Yin Flower [flowers imbued with deep Yin essence], and two Dragon-Phoenix Divine Blood Fruit [fruits said to be nurtured by the blood of divine beasts].

There was one of Middle Grade Immortal Rank [the middle tier of immortal-grade spiritual plants], an extremely precious Longevity Vine [a vine famed for its life-extending properties].

There was also one of Immortal Rank [immortal-grade] Upper Grade, which was a bamboo shoot radiating with dazzling golden light.

Finally, there was also one Supreme Grade Immortal Herb [the pinnacle grade of immortal herbs], which was the very Heaven-Mending Herb [a legendary herb capable of mending foundational flaws] that Eldrin Chen had seized.

Of these Immortal Herbs, the ten Lower Grade ones were all found by Eldrin Chen and the Void-Refining Immortal [an immortal title denoting mastery over void/space] within the Spirit Medicine Garden and the Earth Immortal World [a realm or world associated with Earth Immortals].

The remaining three were those Eldrin Chen had snatched from within the Immortal Herb Garden [a garden specifically cultivating immortal-grade herbs].

Among these Immortal Herbs, the Immortal Grade Pure Yang Fruit could be used to refine Pill [elixirs or medicinal pills] that increase Immortal Essence [the foundational energy of an immortal], which goes without saying. The Profound Yin Flower held value nearly equivalent to the Immortal Grade Pure Yang Fruit.

The Dragon-Phoenix Divine Blood Fruit was even more valuable. It was said the seeds of this fruit were cultivated using the blood of True Dragon and Immortal Phoenix [mythical beasts of supreme power, a dragon and a phoenix], making its maturation exceedingly difficult.

The efficacy of this herb was also astonishingly potent. Even a single Pure Yang Grade [a cultivation grade associated with pure Yang energy] Dragon-Phoenix Divine Blood Fruit could greatly nourish and fortify a cultivator's physical body. Access the full story on audio-novel-dot-com.

These two plants have reached the realm of Immortal Herbs [plants of immense spiritual value, often used in high-level alchemy]. If entrusted to Lila and Nyssa Qu for refinement, their chances of cultivating an Immortal Physique [a body tempered and perfected by immortal energies, granting immense power and longevity] would be greatly enhanced.

It is a pity that despite the Crimson Sun Blessed Land's accumulation over millions of years, there were only a few specimens of the Dragon-Phoenix Divine Blood Fruit [a legendary fruit said to contain the combined essence of dragon and phoenix, granting divine power] that had reached the Immortal Rank [the classification for items or beings possessing power equivalent to an immortal]. Eldrin Chen managed to seize merely two of them.

Aside from the Pure Yang Fruit [a fruit brimming with pure Yang energy], the Profound Yin Flower [a flower embodying the essence of profound Yin], and this Dragon Blood Fruit [a fruit said to be nourished by dragon's blood, enhancing vitality and strength], the remaining three Immortal Herbs were, in truth, even more astonishing.

Among these three Immortal Herbs, the Heaven-Mending Herb [a legendary herb said to possess the power to mend flaws in one's foundation or even the heavens themselves] needs no further elaboration, while the Longevity Vine is an Immortal Herbs specifically for extending lifespan.

This elixir contains the mysteries of longevity. It is said that the Longevity Pill [an elixir crafted to grant extreme longevity] refined from it can grant immortality to a Nascent Soul Cultivator [a cultivator whose spiritual core has formed into an independent nascent soul] who consumes it.

Unfortunately, this pill carries a significant flaw. After consuming the Longevity Pill, a cultivator's foundational potential and latent talent are utterly consumed. Thus, even if one attains longevity, further advancement on the cultivation path becomes an impossibility.

Even so, this Longevity Vine remains an object of inestimable value.

After all, Ascending to Immortality [the final, transcendent breakthrough to become an immortal being] is no easy feat. Without sufficient innate talent and profound enlightenment, the dream of Ascend to Immortal Eternity [to transcend mortality and achieve eternal existence as an immortal] is nearly impossible to realize.

Even within the vast and boundless Immortal Domain [the realm or plane where immortals reside], a true Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and achieved eternal life and power] is a rarity found among countless millions.

If one's descendants lack the necessary drive and fortune, not even those Earth Immortal Progenitor [an immortal being whose power is rooted to the earth or a specific domain] or even Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme immortal whose power transcends earthly bounds] can easily assist them in Ascending to Immortality.

Yet even these Immortals [beings who have transcended mortality and achieved immortality] have those dear to them—be they their own children, beloved Dao companions of many years, or the elders who once guided me on the path of Ascending to Immortality [the process of transcending mortality to become an immortal].

Many Immortals are unwilling to watch their loved ones perish from old age. Therefore, they often seek to purchase Longevity Vine [a legendary vine that can extend one's lifespan] and Longevity Pill [an elixir that grants extended life].

The Longevity Vine obtained by Eldrin Chen would likely fetch an excellent price if used to acquire other treasures.

Aside from the Longevity Vine, the bamboo shoot shimmering with golden radiance was named the Jade Marrow Golden Bamboo Shoot [a shoot of golden bamboo containing a precious jade-like marrow].

This Jade Marrow Golden Bamboo Shoot was of Immortal Rank [the grade of items used by immortals] High Grade. Eldrin Chen knew little of its specific uses.

Yet he faintly sensed that the golden liquid flowing within this shoot held a significant allure even for his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique of immense resilience and power].

Eldrin Chen had gathered a total of thirteen Immortal Herbs [plants of immortal grade used in alchemy and cultivation]. The harvest of Void-Refining Immortal [an immortal title meaning 'One Who Refines the Void'] was far more meager.

Lacking a method like the Five-Colored Divine Radiance [a divine ability manifesting as five-colored light], he held little advantage in seizing Immortal Herbs and obtained merely four, all of them of only Lower Grade Immortal Rank [the lowest quality tier of immortal-grade items].

Gazing upon the numerous Spirit Medicine [herbs imbued with spiritual energy] and Immortal Herbs before him, Eldrin Chen exchanged a look with Lyra Jiang and spoke, "For the bountiful harvest I reaped this time, you, Senior, contributed greatly."

"I shall share three of these with you."

Eldrin Chen spoke as he handed two stalks of Pure Yang Fruit and one stalk of Profound Yin Flower to Void-Refining Immortal.

Void-Refining Immortal shook his head repeatedly, his expression grave as he said, "Although we entered together, the Immortal Herbs [plants of immense spiritual potency used by immortals] we obtained were gathered through our own individual efforts. How can I in good conscience take a share of yours?"

"No," Eldrin Chen insisted, shaking his head. "Among these Immortal Herbs, quite a few were discovered simultaneously by both of us. I merely collected them a step faster."

Seeing his resolve, Void-Refining Immortal accepted the two stalks of Pure Yang Fruit. "In the end, strength reigns supreme within the Immortal Realm [the domain of immortal beings]. Your prowess has surpassed mine; it is only fitting you take the greater share."

"I shall swallow my pride and take these two. The debt you owed me for that piece of Incense Fire Celestial Silver [a rare metallic substance forged from celestial fire and incense ash] is hereby settled."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement, then spoke again. "Senior, you still possess seven or eight venerable herbs of Near-Immortal Grade [a classification just below true Immortal Rank]. It seems their ascension to Immortal Rank [the classification for true immortal-grade spiritual plants] is not far off." This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio-novel .c om.

"I wish to exchange one of my Immortal Herbs for them, to see if I can nurture them through their final breakthrough."

Without hesitation, Void-Refining Immortal produced the eight venerable herbs and tossed them to Eldrin Chen.

He gave a slight, pensive shake of his head. "Although these ancient herbs have lived for hundreds of thousands of years and can be called Undying Medicine Kings [venerable spiritual plants of extreme age and potency], their utility for beings of our Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality] rank is rather limited."

"They lack but the final sliver of transformation to ascend to Immortal Rank, yet of those that reach this precipice, scarcely one in a hundred completes the metamorphosis."

At this point, Void-Refining Immortal declined the Immortal Herbs offered by Eldrin Chen: "It would be a true pity to exchange these for Immortal Herbs. I shall simply gift them to you."

Eldrin Chen was about to speak further, but a moment later, his eyes flickered with a subtle understanding.

He possessed Primordial Essence [the primordial, foundational energy of creation], and estimated he had a fair chance of guiding these ancient herbs through their final, crucial transformation. Yet, that ultimate step remained incomplete.

Moreover, the Immortal Realm teemed with mighty beings. The matter of Primordial Essence was best kept known to as few as possible.

With this thought, he did not press the Immortal Herbs upon her. He merely nodded and said, "These herbs lack only the final step. To refine them merely as Pure Yang [a cultivation realm representing pure, unadulterated Yang energy] treasures would be a waste. I wish to attempt it."

"Alas, the metamorphosis of an ancient herb is akin to a Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] Ascending to Immortality [the final breakthrough to become an immortal]. How exceedingly difficult is that?"

Void-Refining Immortal sighed. Seeing Eldrin Chen remained unmoved, she could only shake her head. "Proceed then. At worst, you will merely lose some ancient herbs."

After distributing these Immortal Herbs and Spirit Medicine [medicinal plants infused with spiritual energy], only five treasures remained.

These five treasures consisted of three ancient scrolls, a long spear wreathed in Crimson Flame Qi [spiritual energy of a blazing crimson fire], and a great cauldron forged from Dragon-Patterned Black Gold [a rare, dark metal inscribed with natural dragon-scale patterns].

Among these treasures, the Crimson Flame Divine Spear was the Lifebound Immortal Treasure [a magical treasure bound to its user's life force, growing in power with them] of the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor, a formidable High Grade Immortal Treasure [a top-tier magical artifact of immortal grade].

The might of this treasure was utterly astonishing, capable of piercing through the immortal Immortal Physique [an indestructible body forged at the Immortal realm] of an Immortal [a being who has ascended to the highest known realm of cultivation]. Not even Primordial Chaos True Qi [the primordial, formless energy from which all creation sprang] could withstand it. It could truly be called a first-rate, peerless weapon of slaughter, an Immortal Treasure [a weapon or artifact of immense power used by Immortals].

Back then, if Eldrin Chen had not relied on his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique said to be unbreakable, forged from the essence of primordial chaos], catching Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor off guard and seizing this lethal Immortal Treasure, that battle would likely have been a grueling and protracted struggle.

The Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron was also extraordinary. This cauldron was forged from Dragon-Patterned Black Gold [a legendary, supreme-grade immortal metal veined with patterns resembling dragon scales], and Dragon-Patterned Black Gold is a true, peerless immortal metal.

A cauldron of this size, made from Dragon-Patterned Black Gold, could be used to forge a Lifebound Immortal Treasure [a treasure that grows and evolves with its master, bound to their very soul]—one that might even reach the level of a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [the pinnacle classification for immortal treasures]. It would even be capable of merging with World-Initiating Qi [the primordial breath that gave birth to worlds] to become a World-Opening Treasure [a treasure of mythic power, said to possess the force to cleave open new realities].

However, when Eldrin Chen lifted the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron, he sensed something was amiss.

Logically, a cauldron of this caliber, forged from such materials, should have been a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure brimming with sentient spirit. Yet, within this Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron, that spiritual consciousness lay dormant, shrouded in profound silence. This novel is serialized on audio—novel.com. Visit for updates.