Chapter 1057 : A Homecoming of Destiny and Pills

As for the intentions of Divine Lord Glaze, Eldrin Chen remained unclear, yet he etched this debt of gratitude firmly within his heart, vowing to repay the kindness when his strength in future days allowed.

Several years had passed since they left home. Not daring to linger overlong on the journey, they traveled directly towards Green Chariot Island. After the better part of a year, they finally set foot once more upon the shores of Green Chariot Island.

"We have arrived."

Gazing upon the familiar sight of Green Chariot Island, a measure of calm settled within Eldrin Chen's heart.

Lyra Jiang and the others had been awaiting his return for some time. Seeing him, she could not help but ask, "How were the gains from this journey, Husband?"

"My wishes were fulfilled."

Eldrin Chen nodded and recounted the entire tale of his travels to them.

Upon hearing it, their faces lit up with delight. Lila could not help but gaze at Nyssa Qu with envy, saying, "To think Sister Nyssa encountered such a profound opportunity. It truly fills us with admiration."

Nyssa Qu offered a gentle smile, her gaze soft as she replied, "Each person walks their own destined path. Perhaps the opportunity [a fortuitous encounter, often involving cultivation breakthroughs or acquiring treasures] awaiting you, sister, will prove even more astonishing than mine."

Eldrin Chen also nodded, offering warm counsel. "We who walk the path of the Immortal [a cultivator who has achieved immortality] need not compare ourselves to others. Our only true measure is the constant transcendence of our former selves." Official source: audio–novel.com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

Upon hearing this, Lila did not say much more. She simply looked at Eldrin Chen and inquired, "Since you have returned, the refinement of the Innate Divine Embryo Pill [a legendary pill that nurtures the foundation of an unborn child with divine potential] should be put on the agenda."

"Indeed."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, then retrieved two precious immortal treasures: the Soul-Enlightening Pearl and the Heavenly Dragon Relic.

Gazing upon these two treasures, both Lila and Yvonne the Violet Consort felt a stir in their hearts, a flicker of hesitation arising within them.

Between these two treasures, the Soul-Enlightening Pearl [a mystical pearl that can awaken the ocular apertures of a fetus] could open the eye apertures of the unborn child. The Heavenly Dragon Relic [a relic imbued with the essence of a Heavenly Dragon], however, was an even more priceless Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest rank within the Immortal Realm].

Logically, the Heavenly Dragon Relic was the more precious of the two, yet the Soul-Enlightening Pearl held a more profound and mysterious significance.

This was because, after an Immortal Embryo [a foundational constitution of supreme potential for cultivation] had its eye apertures awakened, it might give birth to different types of Divine Eyes [mystical ocular abilities]. The power gap between these Divine Eyes could be vast indeed.

The weaker Divine Eyes would not be considered particularly extraordinary even within the Ascension Immortal Realm [a major realm in the cultivation hierarchy]. Yet, a supremely powerful Divine Eye often signified truly world-shaking, heaven-defying talent.

Take, for example, the Heaven-Opening Double Pupils [Divine Eyes said to possess the power to perceive the truths of heaven and earth] and the Fiery Golden Eyes [Divine Eyes blazing with golden flame capable of incinerating evil]. Both were among the foremost, peerless Divine Eyes in all creation.

The might of such Divine Eyes would only grow more profound as one's cultivation advanced. Even upon reaching the realm of a Great Luo Golden Immortal [a pinnacle existence among Immortals], they could serve as a cultivator's ultimate trump card. Their formidable power, therefore, needs no further elaboration.

Thus, when faced with the choice between the two, both of them hesitated, uncertain of the decision.

Eldrin Chen had long been mentally prepared. His gaze settled upon the two immortal treasures as he said, "The most crucial factors in refining such treasures are compatibility and karmic affinity."

"If the compatibility is lacking, or if there is no karmic bond, the effects after refinement will likely be poor."

Having said this, Eldrin Chen channeled his Immortal Essence Power, causing it to flow into the two immortal treasures.

In that very instant, the Heavenly Dragon Relic erupted with a dazzling golden radiance, resonating with the child within Lila's womb. The Soul-Enlightening Pearl trembled slightly and then flew directly to hover before Yvonne the Violet Consort.

"You see?" Eldrin Chen smiled faintly, speaking with calm assurance. "This is the working of fate."

Having confirmed that Lila's Unborn Child was more compatible with the Heavenly Dragon Relic, and that the Soul-Enlightening Pearl shared a karmic bond with Yvonne the Violet Consort's child, Eldrin Chen immediately set about refining the two treasures.

In truth, these two treasures were both special Fetal Nurturing Divine Objects. They were akin to the Seven-Orifice Lyra Jade [a legendary jade said to possess seven natural orifices, used for nurturing fetuses with spiritual energy]—naturally formed as Fetal Nurturing Divine Objects and did not require refinement using an Innate Divine Embryo Pill.

The purpose of the refinement process, however, was primarily to fuse Primordial Essence [the pure, foundational energy of creation] into them.

After expending considerable mental effort, Eldrin Chen succeeded in merging a strand of Acquired Primordial Violet Qi [a supreme-grade spiritual energy of violet hue, acquired through great fortune and cultivation] into each of the two immortal treasures, triggering an even more profound and wondrous metamorphosis within them.

After fusing with the Primordial Essence [the purest, most fundamental energy of creation], the Heavenly Dragon Relic [a legendary treasure of draconic origin] took on a faint violet-gold hue, its color transforming into a regal shade of amethyst and gold.

The Soul-Enlightening Pearl [a mystical pearl that illuminates and refines the soul] began to emanate a profound Violet Qi [a rare and noble spiritual energy]. To the eye, it now appeared unfathomably deep and distant, like the inscrutable pupil of the Dao [the fundamental principle or path of the cosmos] itself.

Having reached this stage, the vast reserves of Primordial Essence that Eldrin Chen had accumulated over several Millennium [a period of one thousand years] were nearly exhausted.

He presented the two precious artifacts to Lila and Yvonne the Violet Consort. As he had anticipated, Lila, responsible for her unborn child, smoothly and naturally refined and absorbed the Heavenly Dragon Relic.

Likewise, the fetus nurtured by Yvonne the Violet Consort showed no unusual reaction, effortlessly integrating the Soul-Enlightening Pearl into its nascent dantian [the core energy center within a cultivator's body].

Watching the two women successfully refine the nurturing treasures, Eldrin Chen allowed himself a slight sigh of relief.

His immediate task was complete. Now, he needed only to wait for the Millennium of gestation to pass, quietly awaiting the birth of his three children.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze to Lyra Jiang and Verdant Consort. "Your children will not emerge for another three Millennium. There is still ample time," he said.

"A Barter Convention [a grand gathering where cultivators trade rare resources] will be held at the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas [a renowned trading hub amidst countless waterways] in one Millennium. I will surely procure more suitable treasures for you by then."

"Hmm."

Lyra Jiang nodded, yet her gaze remained fixed on the eight Primordial Source Immortal Fruits upon the Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree. "If we were to use the Eight Trigrams Source Fruit as the nourishment for the fetal cultivation," she mused, "the result would likely be far more potent."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly. He understood well that the Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree was a supreme-grade Immortal Root [a plant of divine origin with immense spiritual properties], and the fruits it bore possessed wondrous and profound effects.

Furthermore, as the Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree continued to advance in grade, its potential seemed nearly limitless. However, the difficulty of refining all eight source fruits into a single Innate Divine Embryo Pill [a legendary pill that nurtures a divine embryo within the womb] was also immeasurably great.

This would require massive modifications to the Pill Formula [the recipe and process for crafting a specific pill] of the Innate Divine Embryo Pill. With his current level of Alchemy [the art of refining spiritual herbs and materials into pills], Eldrin Chen did not yet possess sufficient confidence to accomplish such a feat.

Even so, Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before replying, "In the coming years, I shall dedicate myself to deeper study of the art of Alchemy. I hope to achieve a significant breakthrough in this discipline."

Lyra Jiang nodded again, offering words of comfort, "There is no need to rush. Many of the ancient medicinal herbs within the Spirit Medicine Garden [a garden dedicated to cultivating spiritually potent plants] have yet to advance in grade. Perhaps this is an opportune time to delve into the intricacies of Formation Tool [a type of magical treasure that can deploy or control formations] crafting instead."

"It has been over two thousand years since your Ascending to Immortality [the realm of a true immortal], and more than a millennium since your ascension to the Immortal Realm. It is high time for your Heavenly Separated Twin Swords to undergo their own advancement."

"That is also a sound course of action."

Eldrin Chen gave a firm nod, a sense of resolve settling within his heart.

After securing the three Fetal Nourishment Treasures [rare treasures used to nurture and strengthen an unborn child in the womb], Eldrin Chen finally allowed himself a slight sigh of relief.

He set aside his studies in Alchemy [the art of refining spiritual pills and elixirs] and began to peruse the Profound Heart Notes [the personal cultivation journals of Ancestor Profound Heart], seeking enlightenment in the arts of Formation [the crafting of magical arrays and barriers] and artifact forging.

Truly, Ancestor Profound Heart lived up to his reputation as an Earth Immortal Progenitor [a foundational figure who has attained the Earth Immortal realm]. The knowledge of Formation and artifact forging recorded within his notes actually reached the pinnacle of the Immortal Rank [the realm of true Immortals].

Eldrin Chen secluded himself, delving into this knowledge with single-minded focus for over three hundred years. He felt his understanding expand greatly and began to deduce the methods for advancing his Lifebound Spiritual Treasure [a magical treasure personally forged and nurtured by a cultivator, growing in power alongside them].

Thereafter, after a mere two hundred years, Eldrin Chen had successfully deduced the refinement methods for both the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords and the Primordial Green Lotus Platform, elevating them to the level of Middle Grade Immortal Rank [the mid-tier within the Immortal realm].

Having deduced the refinement methods to the Middle Grade Immortal Rank, Eldrin Chen spoke to Lyra Jiang, saying, "Although the refinement methods are now complete, to actually advance these Immortal Treasure [treasures of Immortal grade] will require vast quantities of Five Elements Essence [a refined spiritual essence containing the purified power of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth]."

"As we have not yet established an Immortal Clan [a clan or family whose foundational members have attained Immortality], we can only purchase this Five Elements Essence."

Lyra Jiang nodded thoughtfully and said, "Perhaps we should seek out Senior Lianxu to procure some."

"I fear that may not be possible,"

Eldrin Chen shook his head, a wry smile touching his lips as he replied. Support the author by reading on audio novel.com.