Chapter 1033 : Harvest of Ancient Flames

Regardless, after this battle, Eldrin Chen could finally consider a great weight lifted from his heart.

That Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor had suffered a bitter defeat, even losing its signature Immortal Treasure, the Crimson Flame Divine Spear, which was now suppressed by Eldrin Chen. In the future, it would find it even more difficult to deal with Eldrin Chen.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen firmly suppressed the Crimson Flame Divine Spear and smiled faintly. "We've only just entered, yet we've already gained a significant harvest. This seems like a good omen."

Void-Refining Immortal also nodded, his eyes gleaming with a strange light. "With your current level of power, it seems we can venture deeper into this place."

"It is only fitting,"

Eldrin Chen agreed, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

After a brief cleanup of the battlefield, they did not linger. They immediately set off towards the deeper reaches of the ancient ruins.

The Crimson Sun Divine Fire Realm had been sealed for millions of years, untouched by any cultivator. Within, Spirit Herb [plants imbued with spiritual energy, used in alchemy] had grown unchecked, spreading across the land.

Among these Spirit Herb, many ancient herbs, having survived beyond their natural lifespan without being harvested, had undergone metamorphosis into higher-grade Spirit Herb. Some had even transformed into Immortal Herb [herbs of celestial quality, containing immense spiritual power], whose value was utterly staggering.

As Eldrin Chen and Void-Refining Immortal flew deeper into the heart of the ruins, they gathered many potent herbs along their path. Continue reading this story at audio–novel.com.

Although he encountered no more Spirit Herb [a plant imbued with spiritual energy, often used in alchemy] of immortal rank, he did come across many exceedingly rare and ancient medicinal plants. Among them, seven ancient herbs had each nurtured a wisp of Immortal Energy [a higher-order, purer form of spiritual energy associated with the immortal realm], standing on the very threshold of advancement to become Immortal Herb [a legendary herb that has fully ascended to an immortal-grade state].

Eldrin Chen carefully harvested these seven ancient herbs. He had a faint intuition that their accumulated essence was already sufficient; perhaps they only lacked that final, ineffable catalyst to complete their metamorphosis into true Immortal Herb.

"Ahead seems to be the Blessed Land [a region of exceptionally concentrated spiritual energy and natural fortune, often a cultivation paradise]," he remarked.

After storing the various Immortal Herb, Eldrin Chen fixed a grave and focused gaze upon the path ahead. After a moment of contemplation, he spoke.

The Void-Refining Immortal [an immortal title signifying mastery over void or spatial principles] looked up as directed. Before them, within the vast expanse of that world, a colossal Ancient Continent [a primordial landmass from a bygone era] floated and drifted.

It was an ancient land brimming with vibrant spiritual aura. Within its bounds, numerous grand halls and palaces stood, and ancient Formation [a structured arrangement of energy nodes and patterns used for defense, attack, or cultivation] were visibly in operation.

"The Crimson Sun Blessed Land,"

the Void-Refining Immortal murmured, his voice growing heavy. "Legends say the last Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has fused their spirit with a small world, achieving a form of earthly immortality] of the Crimson Sun Blessed Land used his own Earth Immortal World [the personal, pocket dimension created and sustained by an Earth Immortal] to contain the entire Crimson Sun Blessed Land. It seems the tales were true."

Eldrin Chen nodded in understanding. In that distant past, the Earth Immortal Patriarch of the Crimson Sun Blessed Land had sought to conceal the blessed land, intending to wait for his own Reincarnation [the process of the soul being reborn into a new body] and eventual return.

Yet, that Earth Immortal Patriarch never did come back. Now, after tens of millions of years, this Earth Immortal World was finally beginning to fray at the edges, its sustaining power gradually waning.

"Without an Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to the terrestrial immortal realm] presiding over it, this Earth Immortal World [a minor world sustained by an Earth Immortal's power] has been gradually decaying."

"If nothing unexpected occurs, it will collapse swiftly within a few million years, or slowly within ten million years."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, then stepped forward into the Blessed Land [a realm of exceptional spiritual abundance and natural harmony].

Unlike the Earth Immortal World, the spiritual vitality within this Blessed Land was far more potent. The moment Eldrin Chen crossed its threshold, he was met by a surging tide of primordial energy [the pure, foundational energy of heaven and earth].

In the span of mere breaths, Eldrin Chen felt the magical power within his body increase by a faint, yet perceptible, thread.

"So this is a Blessed Land?"

"If I cultivated here, my cultivation speed would likely increase by another thirty percent."

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered, a sense of awe stirring within him.

An Immortal's [a being who has transcended mortality and ascended to immortality] Immortal Essence [the refined, immortal-grade energy that replaces mortal magical power] was profoundly mystical. It far surpassed a mortal cultivator's magical power and was the key to an Immortal's Longevity [the state of agelessness and freedom from death] and immortality.

Compared to magical power, Immortal Essence held an immeasurably vast advantage in both quality and quantity.

It was precisely for this reason that the growth of an Immortal's Immortal Essence [the foundational energy of an immortal] was also exceedingly slow. Often, a thousand years of arduous cultivation could only yield a minuscule increase, and it might take tens of thousands of years of practice to possibly break through a single layer of cultivation.

Eldrin Chen possessed an exceptionally profound foundation. After attaining immortality, without Immortal Pill [elixirs of divine efficacy] or miraculous medicines to enhance his cultivation, and lacking resources like the Spiritual Peach Tree or other secret treasures that could increase one's cultivation base, his progress had become exceedingly difficult to advance significantly.

According to Eldrin Chen's own estimation, if he did not consume any Immortal Pill [marvelous elixirs] or wondrous medicines, and did not rely on the Immortal Peach [peaches of immortality] borne by the Spiritual Peach Tree, relying solely on the Immortal Spring [a spring imbued with immortal energy] of Green Chariot Island, it would likely take him fifty or sixty thousand years just to increase his cultivation by a single layer.

Yet, this Blessed Land [a land of concentrated spiritual fortune] could increase his cultivation speed by thirty percent, saving him ten or twenty thousand years. This single benefit alone was probably enough to stir the hearts of many Immortal.

"No wonder it is said that Blessed Land are precious, and only Earth Immortal [immortals who have merged their spirit with the earth] possess the capability to control them," he mused.

With a sigh in his heart, Eldrin Chen swept his gaze around, noticing that many Immortal had already stepped into the interior of the Blessed Land. Access the full story on audio—novel.com.

This Blessed Land was vast and boundless; in terms of size, it was likely even larger than the former Purple Seal Realm.

However, an Immortal could traverse hundreds of millions of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] of mountains and rivers in the blink of an eye, so to them, this expanse was not considered particularly vast.

Eldrin Chen extended his divine sense [a cultivator's spiritual perception] across the Blessed Land, discovering within it a complex array of halls and pavilions. Some of their protective Formation [magical arrays] were intact, while others were damaged or incomplete, seemingly having been breached.

"Scripture Pavilion, Alchemy Hall, Artifact Forging Hall, Spirit Herb Garden…"

Eldrin Chen swept his gaze across the various halls and pavilions, a sense of urgency stirring within him.

Having ascended not long ago, apart from a few Immortal Treasure, he possessed far too few true immortal-grade items. He felt an acute and pressing need, particularly for legacies concerning alchemy and artifact forging.

However, within the current Crimson Sun Blessed Land, the Alchemy Hall and Artifact Forging Hall were still intact, their Formation [protective arrays of energy] fully operational. Only the Formation surrounding the Spirit Herb Garden [a garden cultivating spiritually infused plants] showed signs of damage, appearing incomplete.

"Fellow Daoists Returning Abyss and Void-Refining, would you care to join me for a discussion?"

Just as Eldrin Chen was lost in contemplation, a familiar voice called out from the distance.

Eldrin Chen looked up. Before the Spirit Herb Garden, a group of roughly thirty Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality through cultivation] had gathered. The one who had called to them was none other than the Six Stars Immortal.

Exchanging a glance with Void-Refining Immortal, Eldrin Chen immediately strode forward to join them.

The Six Stars Immortal stood with two other figures: one was a Luohan [an enlightened Buddhist disciple] clad in kasaya robes, the other a Daoist priest in traditional robes.

The Daoist priest, noting that Eldrin Chen seemed to possess only the cultivation level of the Early Ascendant Immortal Realm [the initial stage of true immortality], asked with a hint of puzzlement, "And who might this be?"

"Esteemed brothers, this is Returning Abyss Path Master," the Six Stars Immortal introduced.

Six Stars Immortal smiled faintly and promptly introduced to the two beside him.

Upon hearing this, the monk's expression turned solemn with respect. He immediately pressed his palms together in a respectful gesture and said, "So it is Benefactor Chen. I have heard that upon first entering the Earth Immortal World [the realm of Earth Immortals, a higher plane of existence], you soundly defeated that Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor [a powerful demonic beast emperor wreathed in crimson flames]. Truly, this old monk feels ashamed of his own inadequacy."

"So Brother Six Stars actually knows Benefactor Chen."

The Daoist priest also looked momentarily taken aback before quickly offering a salute. "My apologies for the earlier lack of recognition," he said.

Only then did Eldrin Chen realize that news of his victory over the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor had already spread.

These three before him were all at the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm [the advanced stage of the Ascendant Immortal cultivation level]. Yet they treated him with such marked courtesy. Clearly, it was not just due to Eldrin Chen's current strength, but also their recognition of his immense potential.

Having one's capabilities broadcasted was neither entirely good nor entirely bad.

But Eldrin Chen understood clearly: if he wished to cultivate within the Immortal Realm [the vast domain of the Immortals], such matters could never remain hidden forever.

Pushing these thoughts aside, Eldrin Chen offered a slight smile. "Fellow Daoist Six Stars, who might these two esteemed individuals be?"

"Ah, these two..."

The Six Stars Immortal let out a hearty laugh and quickly gestured to the two figures beside him, introducing them. "Of these two, the True Vigor Arhat hails from the Heavenly Demon Sea and serves as the Grand Elder of the Empty Clarity Temple." Visit http://www . audio-novel.com to enjoy the complete series.