Chapter 1085 : The Violet Bamboo's Metamorphosis

Having departed from Wind Mist Island, he soon returned to Verdant Chariot Mountain.

Upon his return to the clan, Eldrin Chen immediately planted the five Mu-area [one Mu-area equals six hundred sixty-six point six seven square meters] of Mystic Jade Golden Bamboo and the thirty-some aged medicinal herbs within the Back Mountain Spirit Medicine Garden.

After completing this task, Eldrin Chen attempted to nourish the aged herbs with Primordial Essence [the most fundamental and purest form of spiritual energy]. When it came to the Mystic Jade Golden Bamboo, however, he hesitated.

Having recently Ascended to Immortality [reached the foundational Immortal Ascension realm], he had already expended a significant portion of his Primordial Essence and had little left to spare.

After much deliberation, Eldrin Chen ultimately decided to expend only a single wisp of Acquired Primordial Violet Qi [a rare, heaven-defying spiritual energy of profound purity] to nourish the Mystic Jade Golden Bamboo.

Having absorbed the Violet Qi, the Mystic Jade Golden Bamboo faintly shimmered with a violet hue, its color transforming into a lustrous violet-gold.

"This Mystic Jade Golden Bamboo..."

Gazing at the Mystic Jade Golden Bamboo that had absorbed the Primordial Essence, Eldrin Chen revealed a look of astonishment.

Unlocked by the Primordial Essence, this Mystic Jade Golden Bamboo seemed to have undergone an unusual metamorphosis. It was not evolving towards a Jade Marrow Golden Bamboo Shoot, but rather into something entirely different.

After a moment of contemplation, Eldrin Chen deduced that this was a newly born, post-Heaven Immortal [a realm beyond the foundational Immortal Ascension stage] bamboo variant. Perhaps it would be more fitting to call it the Violet Jade Golden Bamboo. Continue reading this story at audio novel.com.

"A newly sprouted immortal bamboo, yet it is not the Jade Marrow Golden Bamboo Shoot. It's uncertain whether this is for good or ill."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, his thoughts a quiet stream. After a long while, he shook his head. This Violet Jade Golden Bamboo might be extraordinary and mystical, but it was not the Jade Marrow Golden Bamboo Shoot he sought.

It seemed relying on Primordial Essence [the purest, most fundamental energy of creation] would not be the way to cultivate the Jade Marrow Golden Bamboo Shoot.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen suppressed the notions swirling in his mind and departed from the Spirit Medicine Garden [a garden dedicated to cultivating spiritually potent plants], heading instead towards the Alchemy Chamber [a specialized chamber for pill refinement].

This journey had yielded several stalks of Pure Yang Fruit [a fruit brimming with pure, masculine solar energy] and Profound Yin Flower [a flower imbued with deep, feminine lunar energy]. The time had come to refine the Yin-Yang Supreme Ultimate Pill [a supreme elixir that harmonizes the opposing forces of Yin and Yang].

With Eldrin Chen's current mastery of Alchemy [the art of refining spiritual pills and elixirs], crafting the Yin-Yang Supreme Ultimate Pill was almost effortless. Before long, he had successfully completed three separate batches of the precious elixir.

Time flowed like a river, and three centuries passed in the blink of an eye.

Early one morning, Eldrin Chen summoned Verdant Consort and Lyra Jiang, declaring, "The three-century pact has arrived. It is time for me to honor my appointment with Sylas Ye, the Immortal."

"On this journey, remember: safety must be your paramount concern."

Witnessing his resolve, Lyra Jiang could not help but voice her worry, offering this reminder once more.

Eldrin Chen gave a solemn nod. From within his robes, he retrieved the Yin-Yang Supreme Ultimate Pill and the Ascension to Immortality Creation Pill, handing them to the two individuals as he spoke:

"After these years of recuperation, your vital essence [the foundational life force of a cultivator] has largely been restored. The time is ripe for you to attempt the next breakthrough."

"Take these Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill. It is my hope that upon my return, you will both have ascended to the Mid Ascendant Immortal Realm."

After leaving the pills and other treasures with them, Eldrin Chen departed from the Verdant Chariot Immortal Isle.

He journeyed alone this time, carrying only the five Lifebound Immortal Treasure bonded to his soul, and no other artifacts.

Setting out from the Crimson Dragon Sea, Eldrin Chen traversed the Celestial Demon Sea and passed through seven or eight other seas. Before he knew it, he had arrived at the Meteor Sea [a vast expanse of ocean named for the celestial phenomena that streak across its skies].

"So this is the Meteor Sea?"

Gazing upon the Meteor Sea, a flicker of contemplation passed through Eldrin Chen's eyes.

The Azure Firmament Immortal Domain was boundless and fathomless. Though Eldrin Chen had ascended for many years, his understanding of this Immortal Domain remained largely confined to the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea.

As Eldrin Chen understood it, the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea was one of the Seven Seas of Qingcang, located in the Western Pole Lands of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain. It was considered a relatively remote and desolate corner of the vast immortal realm.

The Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea derives its name from the two Grotto-Heaven [a superior realm of existence, a paradise for cultivation] realms known as 'Western Qi' and 'Divine Abyss'. Within its vast expanse, it is said there exist three thousand seas, both great and small.

These three thousand seas and their Immortal Island archipelagos cluster together, further subdivided into thirty-three major domains. The Flowing Stream Hundred Seas is one of these thirty-three grand domains.

The Crimson Dragon Sea where Eldrin Chen resides, along with the neighboring Setting Sun Sea, Celestial Demon Sea, and Glazed Sea regions, are all located within the boundaries of the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas.

The Flowing Stream Hundred Seas is composed of over a hundred distinct seas. Its most central and pivotal region is the Meteor Sea, where Eldrin Chen currently finds himself.

"Eldrin, the Abyssal Junior."

As Eldrin Chen's thoughts drifted, a voice calling his name reached his ears. This novel is serialized on AUDIO-NOVEL.COM. Visit for updates.

He looked up to see Sylas Ye, the Immortal approaching with a warm smile.

Upon seeing Eldrin Chen, Sylas Ye, the Immortal greeted him with great enthusiasm, saying, "Eldrin, the Abyssal Junior, you have finally arrived. I have been waiting for you for quite some time."

It turned out that Sylas Ye, the Immortal and Eldrin Chen had previously agreed to meet here in the Meteor Sea before embarking together to explore the ruins of the Yin-Yang Immortal Sect [a legendary sect that mastered the profound dualities of Yin and Yang].

Noting Sylas Ye, the Immortal's fervent welcome, Eldrin Chen replied with a smile, "My apologies for keeping you waiting, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term used among cultivators]."

Sylas Ye, the Immortal perceived Eldrin Chen's curiosity about the Meteor Sea and volunteered, "Brother, you must be new to this Meteor Sea. Allow me to guide you and offer an introduction."

"Then I shall trouble you, Fellow Daoist," replied Eldrin Chen.

With a faint smile, Eldrin Chen followed Sylas Ye, the Immortal as they ventured deeper into the Meteor Sea.

As they journeyed further into the Meteor Sea domain, Sylas Ye, the Immortal began to explain the nature of this place to Eldrin Chen.

The Meteor Sea is the foremost among the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas. The Immortal Sect that holds dominion here is a powerful one known as the Flowing Fire Star Palace.

Speaking of the Flowing Fire Star Palace, Sylas Ye, the Immortal said with utmost gravity, "This Flowing Fire Lineage is the strongest Immortal Sect within the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas."

"Their lineage has been passed down for tens of millions of years, with an unbroken succession of Earth Immortal [powerful cultivators who have attained a profound connection with the world's essence] through the generations. The present era is considered their most glorious period."

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly as he listened intently to Sylas Ye, the Immortal's words.

Sylas Ye, the Immortal sighed and then continued, "Within this Flowing Fire Star Palace, there is an Earth Immortal who has survived five Dao Tribulation [cataclysmic trials imposed by the heavens to test a cultivator's path and resolve]."

"He has lived for nearly fifty million years. Legends say his cultivation has surpassed the pinnacle of an Earth Immortal [a powerful immortal bound to the mortal world], approaching the threshold of a half-step Heaven Immortal [a celestial immortal of the higher realms]."

"A half-step Heaven Immortal?"

Eldrin Chen's heart shuddered, his expression turning profoundly grave.

An ancient Earth Immortal who had lived for fifty million years—such an existence was nothing less than a living chronicle of history itself.

To an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality] of such antiquity, even a civilization spanning thousands upon thousands of years would seem frighteningly ephemeral.

Fifty million years of cultivation, fifty million years of accumulated Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound and unshakable base of one's spiritual power]. Even a pig might have Ascended to Immortality [transcended to become an immortal] in that span, let alone a peerlessly talented Earth Immortal.

Eldrin Chen had an inkling that the might of such a being was likely enough to shake the heavens and earth.

Noticing his expression, Sylas Ye, the Immortal understood his thoughts and sighed with feeling. "Your guess is correct."

"The power of such a half-step Heaven Immortal has already transcended the ultimate limits of an Earth Immortal."

"With a snap of his fingers, he could shroud the great cosmos. With a single strand of his hair, he could sever legions of stars. With the opening of an eye, he could perform World Creation [the primordial act of separating heaven from earth to create a world]."

"Even my Setting Sun Blessed Land's Ancient Ancestor..."

Sylas Ye, the Immortal paused briefly, then shook his head with a bitter smile. "Even my Setting Sun Blessed Land's Earth Immortal Progenitor [a supreme cultivator who has transcended mortality and attained a state of earthly immortality], before him, would be as helpless as a child."

"This..."

Eldrin Chen's pupils contracted sharply, a nameless dread coiling in his heart.

To shroud the vast cosmos with a snap of the fingers, to sever a sky full of stars with a single strand of hair, to initiate World Creation [the act of birthing a new universe] with the mere opening of an eye—such earth-shattering, heaven-overturning power filled him with profound terror.

The sheer magnitude of this disparity made Eldrin Chen feel like an ant gazing upon a Celestial Dragon.

Seeing his expression, Sylas Ye, the Immortal took a deep breath and continued, "An existence of that caliber, whether in innate talent or raw power, stands at the very pinnacle of Immortal [a being who has ascended to true immortality, transcending the mortal coil]." Read, share, and discuss at audio–novel.com.