Chapter 1052 : A Legacy of Seven Colors

"Alas, later, that esteemed figure failed in his attempt to breach the Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage realm and perished. Not long after, the Nine-Colored Immortal Lord also entered eternal meditation [a term for the peaceful passing of a high-level cultivator]."

"Eternal meditation?"

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted slightly, a profound sense of dread coiling in his gut.

That was a Great Luo Golden Immortal! An existence of Immortal Lord rank even within the Celestial Court. How could such a being simply enter eternal meditation without cause?

Moreover, that being qualified to challenge the Dao Ancestor Immortal Sage realm was likely among the very pinnacle of Great Luo Golden Immortal. His fall during the attempt itself reeked of foul play.

The shadows behind this were anything but simple.

Touching upon such heights, Eldrin Chen dared not dwell on it. He simply asked, "Since the senior has already passed, what significance does telling us this hold?"

"Significance it holds indeed."

Divine Lord Glaze shook her head, her expression grave. "Though that Immortal Lord of old entered eternal meditation, he left behind the legacy for advancing to the Nine-Colored state."

Divine Lord Glaze spoke, her gaze turning towards Nyssa Qu as a smile blossomed on her face. "Only a Seven-Colored Immortal Clam [a mythical clam demon of profound spiritual purity] is qualified to ascend, and it must specifically be one that has not yet undergone Ascending to Immortality [the final tribulation to transcend mortality and become an immortal]."

"It is only by harnessing the Source Immortal Qi [the primordial, world-creating energy released at the moment of ascension] released in that fleeting instant of Ascending to Immortality that there exists a sliver of possibility for success."

"So that is the way of it."

Now Eldrin Chen understood why they had been so overjoyed upon meeting Nyssa Qu.

It was because Nyssa Qu was a Seven-Colored Immortal Clam, and moreover, one who had not yet undergone Ascending to Immortality. She perfectly met the conditions for advancing into a Nine-Colored Immortal Clam [the legendary, ultimate evolution of the immortal clam lineage].

With this realization, Eldrin Chen immediately bowed respectfully. "We humbly ask for your guidance, Senior."

"There is no need for such formality."

Glaze Qu helped them both to their feet, yet her smile faded as she continued. "Whether a Nine-Colored Immortal Clam can be born is pivotal to the resurgence of our Spirit Clam Tribe [a clan or lineage of clam-demon cultivators]. I am willing to aid you."

"However, I also have a condition."

Eldrin Chen exchanged a glance with Nyssa Qu. He had an inkling of what Glaze Qu might ask. "Please enlighten us, Divine Lord [a title for a powerful immortal being]."

"Mm." Glaze Qu [the Lord of the Glazed Abode of Bliss] nodded, then spoke: "In the past, that esteemed person used the Primordial Yin-Yang Primordial Qi [the foundational essence of creation, embodying the duality of yin and yang] to assist the Seven-Colored Immortal Clam [a mythical clam demon beast of immense power and beauty] in successfully advancing its cultivation realm."

"Although the method passed down by the Immortal Lord is simpler, it still requires Earth Immortal [a powerful immortal who has transcended the mortal world and attained a profound connection with the earth]-grade World-Opening Yin-Yang Dual Qi [a supreme spiritual essence capable of birthing worlds, formed from the perfect union of yin and yang forces]."

"Such a treasure is of immeasurable value even to this venerable one. Naturally, offering it comes with a price."

Her words paused briefly here, her gaze sweeping over the two of them. "After Nyssa Qu [the dancer and cultivator] ascends, she must become the future Clan Lord [the sovereign ruler of a clan or territory] of my Glazed Sea Territory [a vast and mystical domain of crystalline waters]."

"Moreover, for her own safety, she cannot leave this Glazed Sea Territory until she breaks through to the Earth Immortal realm."

Hearing this, Nyssa Qu instinctively tightened her grip on Eldrin Chen's hand.

The Glazed Sea was impossibly distant from the Crimson Dragon Sea [a territory ruled by the Crimson Dragon lineage]; a single round trip would take nearly two years.

If she agreed to these terms, the days she could spend with Eldrin Chen would become few and far between. At least until Eldrin Chen himself achieved the Earth Immortal breakthrough, they might only see each other once every few hundred or even a Millennium [a period of one thousand years].

And this separation could last for tens of thousands, perhaps even hundreds of thousands of years.

At this thought, her heart ached with reluctance. She shook her head and said, "Could I not return to the Crimson Dragon Sea? My Husband would surely be able to ensure my safety."

"No."

Glaze Qu shook her head resolutely, her expression firm as she declared, "The matter of the Nine-Colored Immortal Clam is of immense importance. If discovered, even a Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme being who has ascended to the highest echelons of immortality] would covet it."

"You must at least cultivate to the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of an immortal whose power is anchored to the earth] to barely conceal its aura. Otherwise, any Earth Immortal could discern its origins with a single glance."

Speaking to this point, Glaze Qu, unwilling to provoke Nyssa Qu, softened her tone, "If you remain in the Glazed Sea, I am willing to nurture your Unborn Child with the most precious treasures I possess."

"Nyssa." Seeing Nyssa Qu's hesitation, Eldrin Chen finally spoke with resolve, "If love between two can last forever, why need they stay together night and day?"

"If you can break through to the Great Luo Realm [the ultimate realm of cultivation, transcending all tribulations], where no Calamity Tribulation [cosmic trials and heavenly punishments] can touch you, only then can we be companions for eternity."

Nyssa Qu's eyes reddened slightly. She quietly grasped Eldrin Chen's hand and said, "I will listen to you."

Glaze Qu heard this and finally revealed a smile. She stood up and nodded, "Since it is decided, come to my Treasure Vault and select some Fetal Nurturing Divine Objects [divine treasures used to nourish and strengthen an unborn child in the womb]."

The group followed behind Divine Lord Glaze and soon arrived within the Treasure Vault.

Eldrin Chen had just stepped into the Treasure Vault when the sight before him captivated his gaze, leaving him utterly awestruck for a moment.

Seeing this, Solara smiled and said, "Within the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas, there are a total of eight Earth Immortal Blessed Land."

"Among these eight Blessed Land, the strength of my Glazed Sea can only rank second, but in terms of treasures, it is undoubtedly first."

Only then did Eldrin Chen feel a slight sense of reassurance, roughly understanding the immense wealth of the Glazed Sea.

The Spirit Clam Tribe excels at nurturing treasures; the Divine Pearl and Immortal Clam they cultivate are all supreme, peerless treasures. They can even artificially foster Blessed Land.

Under their Creation, the Glazed Sea has given birth to countless Immortal Rank Ore and an inexhaustible number of Coral Immortal Treasure, revealing the staggering wealth of the Glazed Sea.

As Eldrin Chen walked through, he discovered that the Treasure Vault was filled with rare and exotic treasures of the immortal realm, many of which reached the middle or lower grades of the Immortal Realm.

It was only when he reached the core area that Eldrin Chen's steps faltered slightly.

Following his gaze, Luna saw a Divine Pearl that resembled a miniature moon. She smiled faintly and said, "That is the Moon God Pearl I nurtured a few years ago. It can assist cultivators in their practice."

"If you want it, you can exchange it for other immortal treasures."

With his resolve firm, Eldrin Chen knew this Moon God Pearl [a mystical orb that gathers and concentrates the power of moonlight] could accelerate a cultivator's cultivation speed.

In the past, during his Nascent Soul [the stage where a cultivator's spiritual essence forms an independent soul entity] days, Eldrin Chen had used this very pearl as an auxiliary treasure for his cultivation. Now, even though he had Ascended to Immortality [reached the immortal realm of cultivation], this Immortal Rank High Grade [a high-tier classification within the immortal realm] Moon God Pearl could still increase his cultivation speed by half.

If it were refined into an Auxiliary Immortal Treasure [an immortal-grade artifact designed to aid cultivation rather than combat], the effect might be even more pronounced.

At this thought, Eldrin Chen gritted his teeth and produced the Yin-Yang Supreme Ultimate Pill [a legendary elixir harmonizing the opposing forces of Yin and Yang to produce immense power].

"I am willing to exchange this for that Moon God Pearl," he declared.

Moon Consort glanced at it, her eyes gleaming with a faint light. Her cultivation had already reached the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality [the pinnacle stage just below the Earth Immortal realm], and her Immortal Essence [the refined energy core of an immortal] had stagnated for many years.

Yet, this Yin-Yang Supreme Ultimate Pill could instantly provide a vast surge of Immortal Essence, potentially helping her break through the bottleneck to the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a transitional state between the immortal and earth immortal realms].

Although the hope was slim, it was still a glimmer of possibility. Most crucially, she had never seen this type of Pill [a refined medicinal elixir used in cultivation] before; it seemed to be a unique Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill [a rare, high-grade immortal elixir marked with cloud-like patterns].

The first ingestion of such a Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill often yielded miraculous effects, far surpassing those of subsequent doses of the same grade. If combined with other precious Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill or divine materials, there might truly be a chance of success.

Considering this, she nodded. "Very well. I shall exchange it for this item."

Having obtained the Moon God Pearl [a divine pearl containing the essence of lunar energy], Eldrin Chen felt a profound sense of reassurance settle within his heart. From this point forward, his cultivation journey would be aided by another precious treasure, and his confidence in breaking through to the middle and later stages of the Ascendant Immortal [a high-level immortal cultivation realm] had increased substantially.

Witnessing this, Stella who stood nearby spoke without preamble: "Within our Glazed Blessed Land [a paradisiacal realm of spiritual abundance], besides the Moon God Pearl, we also possess the Bright Sun Pearl [a radiant pearl imbued with solar essence] and the Star Pearl [a celestial pearl containing stellar power]. All are rare and precious treasures for cultivation."

"If you still possess such an elixir, or a similar treasure of comparable value, we might consider an exchange, out of respect for Nyssa." Find this and other novels at audio-novel.com (official site).