Chapter 1038 : The Slumbering Immortal Treasure

"Something is amiss..."

After observing for a long while, Eldrin Chen could not help but deeply furrow his brow.

He was utterly certain that this should be a genuine Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest rank attainable by immortals]. Yet, it seemed that for some reason, the Treasure Spirit [the sentient consciousness inhabiting a powerful magical artifact] of the great cauldron had vanished, and even the spiritual essence within had fallen into a profound slumber.

"A Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure that has lost its Treasure Spirit?"

Eldrin Chen murmured in astonishment. He attempted to channel his power into it, only to find that with his current level of Mana [the refined spiritual energy cultivated by practitioners], he could only unleash a mere thirty percent of the Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure's potential power.

One must understand that a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure, if aided by its Treasure Spirit, could unleash its full might and even contend briefly against a World-Opening Treasure [a supreme artifact used in the primordial act of world creation].

An Immortal Treasure [an artifact forged for and used by immortal beings] of this caliber possesses power that transcends the ordinary limits of such treasures. By fusing with World-Initiating Qi [the primordial energy released during the creation of a new world], it can ascend to become a World-Opening Treasure.

Most Earth Immortal Progenitor [an immortal who has opened their own inner world, founding a lineage], due to their relatively shallow Deep-Seated Foundation [the fundamental spiritual and physical constitution built over a lifetime of cultivation], only give birth to two or three strands of World-Initiating Qi during their world-opening ascension. In the end, they can only spare one or two of these precious strands to elevate a treasure to World-Opening Treasure status.

Thus, the majority of Earth Immortal [an immortal who has successfully opened their own inner world] possess only one or two World-Opening Treasure in their arsenal. These are held as their ultimate trump cards, not to be deployed lightly.

Unless they are unleashing their True Flame [the purified, essential flame cultivated within an immortal's core], most Earth Immortal rely on their Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure in battle. Published by audio-novel dot com. All rights reserved.

Eldrin Chen had obtained a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [the highest grade of enchanted artifact forged by immortals], a harvest that could be considered immense. Yet it was a pity that this Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure no longer possessed a Treasure Spirit [the sentient consciousness inhabiting a powerful magical artifact].

Without the aid of a Treasure Spirit, the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron was merely an inert object. Activating it consumed an immense amount of Immortal Essence [the purified energy cultivated by immortals], and with his current level of Immortal Essence, Eldrin Chen could only unleash a fraction of its true power.

"To truly master this treasure, one must nurture its spiritual nature and foster a new Treasure Spirit within it,"

Eldrin Chen said, his voice a mixture of covetous longing and profound regret as he caressed the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron with an almost possessive touch.

In ancient times, the Demonic Abyss [a legendary place of demonic convergence] had also been a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure. Alas, it was a Demonic Treasure [an artifact tainted by demonic energy] that had fallen to a post-celestial grade, its inner demonic nature eternally preserved. Prolonged refinement would inevitably lead to a backlash of corruption.

Furthermore, leaving the Demonic Abyss behind was necessary to guard the Purple Realm [a major realm in the cultivation world], which was why Eldrin Chen had not taken it with him.

Now, having obtained this Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron, yet being unable to wield its genuine might, filled Eldrin Chen with no small measure of frustration.

Void-Refining Immortal [an immortal title meaning 'One Who Refines the Void'] gazed upon the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron, his expression revealing a flicker of envy.

His countenance was one of complex emotion, yet his tone turned grave as he spoke. "Because of this Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron, you have made an enemy of Crimson Dragon Scion."

"A Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure stirs the hearts of men. I estimate it will not be long before Crimson Dragon Scion comes seeking trouble with you."

"I have already devised a plan," Eldrin Chen shook his head, his gaze turning cold as he declared, "I shall use the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron as the foundation to re-establish the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation."

"By channeling the Immortal Vein [a vein of concentrated spiritual energy] to empower this Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest quality], we need not fear even if the Crimson Dragon Scion comes to attack."

Verdant Consort also offered a faint smile, nodding in agreement. "Divine artifacts possess their own spirit. Since the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron chose to fly from the Blessed Land [a land of profound spiritual fortune] and select Eldrin Chen, perhaps this is simply fate."

"Hmm..."

Eldrin Chen nodded, but his eyes suddenly widened in realization. He swiftly turned his gaze back to the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron.

Divine artifacts possess their own spirit. This cauldron had fled because it sensed the impending collapse of the Blessed Land. Yet now, he could find no trace of its Treasure Spirit [the sentient consciousness of a powerful artifact], not even a wisp of its spiritual essence remained.

"Something is wrong. Where has its Treasure Spirit gone?"

A deep suspicion settled in Eldrin Chen's heart. Once more, he channeled his divine sense, probing relentlessly into the depths of the cauldron.

Yet the interior was utterly empty. Even the intricate patterns of the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles governing reality] inscribed upon it were dim and lifeless, as if the Treasure Spirit had vanished into thin air.

"It seems this Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron conceals deeper secrets yet," he murmured to himself.

After repeatedly confirming the absence of a Treasure Spirit [a sentient consciousness inhabiting a powerful magical artifact] within the cauldron, Eldrin Chen channeled his Primordial Chaos Limitless Law [a profound cultivation art harnessing the power of primordial chaos], continuously probing into the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron [a supreme-grade immortal cauldron forged from black gold and etched with dragon patterns]. He meticulously ground away all foreign Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles and energies governing reality] and residual energies.

Without the Treasure Spirit's resistance, Eldrin Chen's refinement of the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron proceeded with far greater ease. He etched his own immortal mark [a unique spiritual signature of a powerful cultivator] deep within the vessel, and only after he had completely mastered this Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest rank within the immortal realm] did he finally allow himself to relax.

He had now fully refined the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron. Even if its original Treasure Spirit were to return, it would be impossible for it to reclaim this supreme treasure in a short period of time.

Stowing the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron away, Eldrin Chen then turned his gaze to the three ancient scrolls. Two of these scrolls had been seized by Eldrin Chen himself, while the remaining one had been taken by Void-Refining Immortal [an immortal whose dao title signifies mastery over void-refining techniques].

Among the three scrolls, one was titled 'Minyan's Alchemy Manual', the second was named 'Profound Heart Notes', and the final scroll was an Immortal Scripture [a sacred text containing profound cultivation methods and insights] titled 'Celestial Unity Immortal Scripture'.

They examined the three scrolls one by one. The 'Minyan's Alchemy Manual' was discovered to be the legacy of an immortal whose dao title was Minyan. Discover more cultivation stories at audio–novel.com.

This Minyan the Immortal was a Five-Tribulation Immortal [an immortal who has survived five heavenly tribulations] who had lived for five million years, and was also an exceptionally skilled Alchemist [a master of the art of pill refinement].

This individual possessed extraordinary talent in the art of alchemy. Having lived for several million years, his skill in pill refinement had even surpassed the limits of an Ascendant Immortal [a high-ranking immortal realm], enabling him to craft supreme-grade Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill [the highest grade of immortal pill, marked with cloud-like patterns].

Regrettably, his combat prowess was insufficient, and he ultimately perished during his Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial faced by cultivators at major breakthroughs].

Yet, the Minyan's Alchemy Manual he left behind was of such exceptional quality that it was treasured within the Scripture Repository [a sacred library or vault for storing cultivation scriptures].

Within the Minyan's Alchemy Manual [a revered text on alchemical arts], aside from detailing alchemical techniques and secret lore, were also preserved seven scrolls of Pill Formula [recipes for crafting mystical elixirs].

Among them were three scrolls for low-grade Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill [a class of elixirs marked by ethereal cloud-like patterns], two for mid-grade Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill, one for a High Grade Immortal Pill, and one final scroll for a supreme-grade Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill.

The low-grade Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill recipes comprised the Pure Yang Immortal Augmentation Pill, the Enlightenment and Law Comprehension Pill, and the Dragon-Phoenix Immortal Forging Pill.

Of these three Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill, the Pure Yang Immortal Augmentation Pill was refined from the Immortal Grade Pure Yang Fruit [a fruit of supreme Yang essence]. It served to augment the Mana [the spiritual energy used to cast arts and techniques] of an Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to immortality], ranking among the most common of the Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill.

The Enlightenment and Law Comprehension Pill, meanwhile, was primarily concocted from the Immortal Herbs known as the Enlightenment Flower [a blossom that aids profound spiritual insight]. This pill assisted Immortal in the process of Comprehending Laws [gaining insight into the fundamental principles of reality], making it an exceedingly precious Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill.

The Dragon-Phoenix Immortal Forging Pill was a Treasure Pill [an elixir of exceptional power and rarity] refined from the Dragon-Phoenix Blood Fruit. Its purpose was to fortify a cultivator's physical body, increasing the likelihood for a Nascent Soul Cultivator [a cultivator at the Nascent Soul realm] to successfully forge an Immortal Physique [a body tempered to immortal perfection].

As Eldrin Chen possessed both the Dragon-Phoenix Blood Fruit and the Immortal Grade Pure Yang Fruit, a nascent thought to attempt crafting these two types of Pill [mystical elixirs] stirred within him.

As for the two scrolls containing mid-grade Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill Pill Formula, one was naturally the Longevity Pill. This elixir, refined from the Longevity Vine [a vine famed for its life-extending properties], was widely circulated within the Immortal Realm [the realm of ascended beings] and counted among the easiest formulas to acquire.

The other Pill Formula scroll was named the Ascension to Immortality Creation Pill.

The early, middle, and late stages of the Ascension Immortal Realm [the realm following initial ascension to immortality] are divided into three sub-realms: the Profound Mystery realm, the Creation [the stage of shaping one's own destiny and foundational laws] realm, and the Canopy Heaven realm.

The Profound Mystery Realm [the foundational stage of immortal cultivation] refines the Immortal Essence [the core life force of an immortal], the Creation Realm [the realm of creation and foundation] mends one's foundational roots, and the Sky-Touching Realm [the realm of touching the heavens] cultivates one's own path of practice to the Great Vehicle [the Great Vehicle, the supreme path of cultivation]. The distinctions between these three are immense.

And this Ascension to Immortality Creation Pill [a supreme pill aiding the breakthrough to the Creation Realm] is a supreme Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill [a high-grade immortal pill marked with cloud patterns] that assists an Immortal [a being who has attained immortality] in breaking through to the Creation Realm. Its circulation within the Immortal Realm [the realm where immortals reside] is also relatively widespread.

The precious component of this pill lies in its main medicinal ingredients, not the Pill Formula [the recipe and method for concocting a pill]. Nevertheless, for Eldrin Chen to obtain it still counts as no small harvest.

Among the remaining Pill Formula, there is only one type of High Grade Immortal Pill [a pill of the highest quality grade for immortals], named the 'Innate Divine Embryo Pill'.

The moment Eldrin Chen saw this Innate Divine Embryo Pill, he could not help but pause briefly, a flicker of pleasant surprise crossing his features.

Lyra Jiang took it and glanced at it, her face erupting into rapturous joy as she said, "With this Pill Formula in hand, we should begin making preparations for our children."

It turned out this Innate Divine Embryo Pill was not a Pill [a medicinal pellet refined for cultivation] meant for use by an Immortal. Rather, it was a superior Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill prepared for the Immortal Infant [the nascent life essence of an unborn child destined for immortality] carried within an Immortal's womb. Your portal to cultivation novels: site: audio-novel.com.