Chapter 1060 : Forging the Immortal Treasure

Thereafter, Eldrin Chen spent several Millennium nurturing it, day and night refining it with the Pure Yang Fire [a sacred flame of pure yang energy], until now he had finally purified ninety percent of the impurities within.

Using Five Elements Essence [a refined spiritual essence containing the power of the five elements] is vastly different. Five Elements Essence is the Five Elements Qi [the spiritual energy of the five elements] that cultivators extract and separate from the ambient five elements spiritual energy during their cultivation.

This type of Five Elements Qi is the purest vital essence between heaven and earth. Each type of essence—Separated Flame [the essence of fire], Metallic Essence [the essence of metal], Earth-Fortress [the essence of earth], and so on—is completely isolated, with no possibility of contamination.

Refining a Magical Treasure [an enchanted artifact used by cultivators] with this kind of Five Elements Essence makes it nearly impossible for any impurities to exist within.

Only a Magical Treasure so pure and Glaze-like [transparent and flawless] can, under the infusion of its corresponding Immortal Essence [the purified energy of an immortal], flow without hindrance, allowing it to unleash its maximum power as effortlessly as moving one's own arm.

Yet, even so, Five Elements Essence remains merely a worldly energy, lacking the crucial substance of the immortal path. It is still insufficient for refining an Immortal Treasure [a treasure of immortal grade].

Thus, predecessors devised a method: first, gather Five Elements Essence, then fuse it with the pure Immortal Qi [the energy cultivated by an immortal] refined by oneself, causing it to transform into Five Elements Immortal Qi [immortal-grade energy of the five elements].

The Five Elements Essence that Eldrin Chen received from Xander Qian was, in fact, Five Elements Immortal Qi that had already been refined with Immortal Qi. It could be used directly to refine a Lifebound Immortal Treasure [an immortal treasure bound to one's life force].

"Let the refinement begin."

Returning to the matter at hand, Eldrin Chen gazed at the Five Elements Immortal Qi within the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron [a cauldron forged from black gold and etched with dragon patterns], and a sense of calm settled in his heart. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio–novel.com.

He retrieved the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss and immediately channeled the power of the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron to begin refining this Immortal Sword by continuously absorbing the Five Elements Immortal Qi.

The Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss acted like the Whale Swallowing the Vast Sea, voraciously devouring vast quantities of Five Elements Essence. Yet, compared to the immense volume within the cauldron, the process was agonizingly slow.

The essence within this single cauldron numbered in the trillions. If released upon the mortal world, it would be enough to drown an entire continent. Completely refining it was no task for a single day.

Eldrin Chen labored tirelessly, expending a full Jiazi-time [a cycle of sixty years] before finally succeeding in advancing the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss.

"*Clang—*"

"A fine Immortal Sword!"

Gazing upon the transformed Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss, a flicker of joy stirred within Eldrin Chen's heart.

Having ascended to the mid-grade, the sword's body had become utterly translucent, like Glaze. Within its depths, violet flames flowed like liquid, and from its edge emanated a sharpness capable of cleaving through both immortals and demons.

This filled him with satisfaction, for the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss, now a mid-grade Immortal Sword, had seen its power increase tremendously once more, solidifying its place as Eldrin Chen's ultimate trump card.

With this thought, he wasted no further time and immediately began the ritual to refine the Heavenly River Flood Water Sword.

With the experience gained from the previous endeavor, this time proceeded even more smoothly. Eldrin Chen succeeded in advancing them in less than one Jiazi-time [a cycle of sixty years].

With both Heavenly Separated Twin Swords successfully advanced, a sense of solidity settled within Eldrin Chen's heart.

Now that this pair of Immortal Sword [a sword of immortal grade] had ascended to mid-grade Immortal Sword, when fueled by Eldrin Chen's peerless Mana [the spiritual power of a cultivator], the combined strike's power likely approached the seventh or eighth layer of the Ascendant Immortal [a high immortal cultivation realm] realm. It was sufficient to serve as his trump card.

For the more than two thousand years since his Ascending to Immortality [achieving immortality], his reliance had been on the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [an immensely durable physique born from primordial chaos] and several Lifebound Divine Ability [innate divine abilities tied to one's life essence]. These provided ample defense but lacked in offensive prowess.

Now, with the successful advancement of the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords, Eldrin Chen possessed more means to contend with opponents in the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm [the late stage of the Immortal Ascension realm].

"If I encounter Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor again, I should be able to defeat him head-on without needing to feign weakness for a sneak attack," he mused silently.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen dismissed further contemplation.

He withdrew the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords into his dantian [the core energy center in a cultivator's body] to nurture them, then retrieved the Primordial Desolate Dragon Reverse Scale.

This Primordial Desolate Dragon Reverse Scale was an exceptionally resilient piece of Immortal Material [material of immortal grade]. Whether used to forge an Immortal Sword or to refine a defensive Immortal Treasure [an immortal-grade enchanted artifact], it was a superior treasure.

Eldrin Chen sensed that this treasure possessed remarkable resistance to various exotic energies. If refined into a defensive Immortal Treasure, its protective capabilities might even surpass its inherent grade.

However, this Counter-Scale [the unique, reverse-growing scale on the throat of a primordial dragon] is far too resilient. Even Xander Qian, who is at the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm [the final stage before achieving true immortality], could not refine it. For many Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality], it thus becomes an object of little value—unpleasant to discard yet unsatisfying to possess.

Eldrin Chen cultivates the Primordial Chaos Limitless Law [a supreme cultivation art that harnesses the boundless power of primordial chaos]. With such profound Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles of reality and cultivation] as his foundation, the potency of his Pure Yang Celestial Flame [a divine flame of pure yang energy] far surpasses that of ordinary Immortal. It was for this reason he decided to test the scale.

Now, he placed the Counter-Scale from the Primordial Desolation Dragon [an ancient dragon of desolate power] into the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron [a cauldron forged from black gold and inscribed with dragon patterns]. He began to channel his Pure Yang Celestial Flame, subjecting the Counter-Scale to a relentless, refining blaze.

Thus, time flowed swiftly by. For a full century, Eldrin Chen poured his Pure Yang Celestial Flame into the arduous task of tempering the scale. Yet, after all that time, he found the Counter-Scale had not changed in the slightest.

"This is not right. How can it be so impervious?"

By this point, Eldrin Chen's expression grew profoundly solemn. This novel is serialized on audio novel.com. Visit for updates.

The temperature of his Pure Yang Celestial Flame was extraordinarily high, sufficient to refine even a top-grade Immortal Treasures [artifacts of immense power used by immortals]. He had never imagined it would prove ineffective against this single Counter-Scale.

"Perhaps I have stumbled upon a true treasure."

Within Eldrin Chen's heart, delight blossomed, yet it was mingled with a thread of frustration.

This Counter-Scale was not only incomparably sturdy, but its resistance to Laws of the Dao and flame was absurdly, almost unbelievably, high. If it could be forged into a Protective Magical Treasure [a treasure designed specifically for defense], it would undoubtedly serve as a peerless Bodyguard Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure for personal protection].

Indeed, when Xander Qian first obtained this treasure, he had thought the same—to refine it into a protective Immortal Treasure [a supreme-grade magical artifact].

Yet this treasure was indestructible and imperishable. Xander Qian spent several hundred thousand years studying it but could never refine it. Seeing it contained no Law Power [the power of fundamental cosmic principles], he reluctantly sold it to Eldrin Chen.

"Is it truly impossible?"

Eldrin Chen shook his head in frustration, beginning to entertain the thought of giving up—for now.

But at that very moment, the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron suddenly blazed with light. Lifelike dragon patterns trembled upon it, and countless Laws of the Dao [cosmic principles manifest as dragon-shaped runes] surged forth, pouring into the Counter-Scale [the unique, reverse-growing scale of a primordial dragon].

Simultaneously, Eldrin Chen's Pure Yang Celestial Flame [a divine flame of pure yang essence] within the cauldron intensified severalfold, beginning to fiercely temper the ancient dragon's Counter-Scale.

Amidst this transformation, the Counter-Scale finally began to soften, ultimately melting into a mass of miraculous, pure golden substance.

"It is done."

Watching the Counter-Scale be refined, a flicker of joy arose in Eldrin Chen's heart.

He then retrieved the Earth-Fortress Sovereign Bell [a bell-shaped treasure embodying the unyielding essence of earth] and placed it within the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron, beginning to continuously fuse the miraculous substance into it.

Uncertain how much time had passed, the Earth-Fortress Sovereign Bell suddenly shot forth from within the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron, soaring into the Firmament to undergo its Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a trial of heavenly lightning that tests the worthiness of a treasure or cultivator].

This Earth-Fortress Sovereign Bell, forged from the Counter-Scale [the unique, reversed scale on a dragon's throat] of a primordial dragon, proved truly extraordinary. Upon the Firmament, the Ascending to Immortality Treasure Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the specific heavenly tribulation faced by treasures ascending in grade] thundered incessantly.

Yet the Earth-Fortress Sovereign Bell stood serene and unmoving, bathed in the world-obliterating fury of the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation. From beginning to end, it did not shift a hair's breadth; only the deep, resonant tolling of the bell echoed leisurely between heaven and earth.

"It is done!"

Once the Earth-Fortress Sovereign Bell successfully completed its advancement, Eldrin Chen finally allowed himself to release a sigh of relief.

He summoned the bell before him and observed that this Lifebound Immortal Treasure [a magical treasure intimately connected to a cultivator's life force and cultivation] had undergone a dramatic transformation. Its once pure golden hue had shifted to a profound black and yellow, and coiling dragon patterns now adorned its surface.

"It seems this treasure would be more aptly named the Coiling Dragon Bell,"

Eldrin Chen mused inwardly, voicing the thought in a low whisper.

With that notion settled, he turned his gaze to the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron beside him.

The great cauldron remained utterly still and silent, as if the extraordinary events that had just transpired had never occurred at all.

The Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron [an enchanted artifact used for alchemy and cultivation] possessed no Treasure Spirit [a sentient consciousness within a powerful magical artifact], yet moments ago it had spontaneously manifested dragon patterns, aiding him in refining the Counter-Scale [the unique, reverse-growing scale beneath a dragon's throat, said to contain its essence] of the Primordial Desolation Dragon [an ancient and immensely powerful dragon of desolation]. This display of profound mystery was utterly inscrutable.

Eldrin Chen pondered inwardly, growing ever more convinced of the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron's unfathomable nature, yet he still found its origins elusive and impossible to grasp fully.

"This Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron," he murmured, "seems to be far more than merely a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest known grade, surpassing even most immortal artifacts]." Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio–novel.com.