Chapter 1035 : Garden of Ancient Immortal Herbs

The moment he stepped into the Immortal Herb Garden, Eldrin Chen perceived dozens of Immortal Herbs [plants of immense spiritual and medicinal value, cultivated for millennia] flourishing within.

These Immortal Herbs were fundamentally different from the Immortal Herbs that grew among Spirit Herbs [plants with significant spiritual energy, a tier below Immortal Herbs]. They were already exceedingly rare treasures, and after growing for millions of years, they had transformed into ancient medicines of extraordinary value.

The grade of these Immortal Herbs mostly reached the level of Middle Grade Immortal Rank, with many attaining the grade of High Grade Immortal Herbs.

The two most precious among them seemed to have transcended the limits of Immortal Herbs, faintly touching the Earth Immortal Realm [a profound cultivation realm where one's foundation is rooted in the earth's essence] and reaching the state of Supreme Grade Immortal Herbs.

Of those two supremely valuable ancient medicines, one was an Immortal Ginseng [a ginseng of legendary potency, said to grant longevity and power] that had nearly taken human form, while the other was a precious herb shaped like an 'ancient furnace'.

"Immortal Ginseng, Heaven-Mending Herb."

The first to charge in was the Human Race's Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier Nether Wind Path Master.

Upon seeing the two precious herbs, his face lit up with astonishment and delight; both treasures before him were objects of peerless worth.

Ginseng is the very essence of heaven and earth's vitality. This Immortal Ginseng, having nearly surpassed the realm of Immortal Herbs, possessed astonishing medicinal potency. If he consumed it, he was confident he could even break through to the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm.

The Heaven-Mending Herb [a legendary herb said to mend foundational flaws and greatly enhance a cultivator's innate talent and potential] was also incredibly precious. It was said this herb could help a cultivator repair their foundational flaws, vastly improving their cultivation aptitude and latent potential. The story continues at audio-novel*com.

The Heaven-Mending Herb [a legendary herb said to possess the power to mend the very heavens] before their eyes was approaching the level of an Earth Immortal [a powerful immortal whose power is anchored to the earth], a treasure even for a true Immortal.

"Whoosh—"

In that flash of lightning, Nether Wind Path Master did not hesitate. He instantly shot towards the Immortal Ginseng [a ginseng of immense age and spiritual potency, said to grant longevity] and swept it into his possession.

Then, transforming once more into a gust of nether wind, he surged forth to seize the Heaven-Mending Herb as well.

But at that very moment, a Five-Colored Divine Light [a brilliant, multi-hued radiance capable of capturing or nullifying objects] swept across, instantly snatching the Heaven-Mending Herb away.

Eldrin Chen followed close behind, the second to charge into the Immortal Herb Garden [a garden cultivated with rare and potent spiritual herbs]. With swift hands, he secured the precious ancient herb.

"Damn it!"

Nether Wind Path Master's expression turned icy, his intent to strike at Eldrin Chen clear.

But just then, a torrent of streaking lights flooded in. Crimson Dragon Child and Void-Refining Immortal [an immortal title signifying mastery over refining the void] and others rushed forward, beginning a frantic scramble to pluck the Immortal Herb [herbs of celestial grade, brimming with potent spiritual energy].

Seeing this, Nether Wind Path Master could no longer afford to dwell on the lost Heaven-Mending Herb. In an instant, he joined the fierce competition.

Having obtained the most precious Heaven-Mending Herb [a legendary herb said to possess the power to mend the heavens themselves], Eldrin Chen did not hesitate. Exchanging a glance with Void-Refining Immortal [an immortal title signifying mastery over the void], he instantly shot out of the Immortal Herb Garden [a garden cultivating herbs of immortal grade].

Before parting, Eldrin Chen swept his Five-Colored Divine Light [a divine ability manifesting as a radiant light of five colors] across the area, also collecting several other precious Immortal Herb [herbs of immortal grade, containing immense spiritual power].

The moment they left, the Immortal Herb within the Immortal Herb Garden had been completely plundered. The gathered experts actually began to brawl amongst themselves, fighting over the remaining Immortal Herb.

The Nether Wind Immortal [an immortal whose title evokes the chilling winds of the netherworld] rushed out with an icy expression, actually intending to pursue Eldrin Chen.

"BOOM—"

But at that very moment, the void trembled violently. The Heaven-Mimicking Python [a magical treasure in the form of a giant python with power that mimics heaven's might] broke free from the restraints of the Immortal Net [an enchanted net capable of capturing immortal beings] and instantly launched an attack towards the crowd.

Nether Wind Immortal was blocked for a crucial moment, forced to watch helplessly as the two figures flew beyond the boundaries of the Spirit Herb Garden [a garden cultivating spirit herbs, a grade below immortal herbs].

"…"

"Why were we in such a hurry to leave?"

Having followed Eldrin Chen in fleeing the Spirit Herb Garden, Void-Refining Immortal could not help but ask with a note of confusion.

Without a word, Eldrin Chen continued flying with Void-Refining Immortal until they found a desolate mountain range to conceal themselves. Only then did he retrieve the Heaven-Mending Herb from within his robes.

"This is... a Supreme Grade Immortal Herbs [a legendary herb of the highest purity, capable of mending foundational flaws in an immortal's cultivation]?"

Void-Refining Immortal was utterly astounded, a look of profound shock coloring his features.

Eldrin Chen gave a solemn nod. "Precisely," he affirmed, his expression grave.

It was no wonder Void-Refining Immortal was so shaken. The value of a Supreme Grade Immortal Herbs was utterly staggering. Like a Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure, it transcended the limits of the Ascendant Immortal Realm [the realm of a newly ascended immortal], something even many Earth Immortal Patriarch [powerful immortals who have anchored their cultivation to the earth's spiritual veins] would covet.

A Heaven-Mending Herb of this supreme grade could help an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation] mend foundational flaws in their cultivation. Its worth was truly inestimable. Dive deeper into the Dao at audio novel.com.

For an Immortal of Void-Refining Immortal's level, refining this Supreme Grade Immortal Herbs could partially repair his foundation, dramatically increasing his chances of a breakthrough to the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a transitional state between Ascendant Immortal and full Earth Immortal].

"The value of this single Immortal Herb likely approaches that of a Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure," he mused. "No wonder that Nether Wind Immortal was so desperate to pursue you."

Considering this, Void-Refining Immortal's expression turned grim. "It seems we cannot linger long in these Earth Immortal Ruins [the remains of a powerful Earth Immortal's abode or cultivation site]. We should make our exit as soon as possible."

"My thoughts exactly," Eldrin Chen agreed.

Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful cultivator] gave a slight nod and rose to his feet, his gaze sweeping across the vast expanse of the Earth Immortal Blessed Land [a realm of profound spiritual energy and cultivation resources].

Within the Earth Immortal Blessed Land, the assembled immortals were still scrambling to seize treasures. The only regret was that the Formation [a complex array of magical barriers and energy patterns] protecting the Alchemy Pavilion, the Artifact Forging Hall, and the Scripture Pavilion were far too powerful; none of the immortals present were confident they could breach them.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen mused aloud, his voice thoughtful, "This Earth Immortal Blessed Land is riddled with the Formation and restrictive seals left behind by the ancient Crimson Sun Blessed Land."

"In my judgment," he continued, "while the methods of you esteemed Immortal [beings who have ascended to a higher state of existence through cultivation] are indeed Extraordinary, none are sufficient to force them open."

"Then let us not linger. We should depart now."

With those words, Eldrin Chen summoned his Escape Radiance [a technique for swift, radiant flight] and prepared to soar out of the ancient ruins.

Yet, at that very moment, the entire Earth Immortal World [the broader world containing the Blessed Land] gave a profound shudder. The very heavens and earth trembled violently in its wake.

In an instant, Eldrin Chen felt the world itself lurch and sway, as if mountains and rivers spanning millions of Li-lengths [a unit of distance, one Li-length equals five hundred meters] were tilting on their axis.

He lifted his head, his eyes darting toward the distant edges of the Earth Immortal World, and an expression of utter astonishment dawned upon his face.

"That is…?"

At the very edge of the world, where heaven met earth, four colossal Heavenly God-propping pillars soared upwards, their peaks piercing the Heavenly Vault [the celestial dome or firmament of the sky] and anchoring it firmly against the earth below.

These were the Four Extremities Celestial Pillars [the four divine pillars that stabilize the world at its cardinal directions] of this Earth Immortal World [a world governed by Earth Immortals]. They bore the immense weight of the Heavenly Vault and the terrestrial realm, the very keystones upon which the stability of this world depended.

Yet, at this very moment, at the southernmost extremity of the Earth Immortal World, three figures from the Nine Heavens Celestial Immortal Deities [a powerful faction of celestial immortals] stood poised in the air, their combined might focused upon one of those very Heaven-Propping Pillar [a divine pillar that supports the heavens].

Those three were none other than Azure Firmament Goddess, Lingering Sun Child, and Immortal Maiden Azure Luan.

"They are... what are they doing?"

Void-Refining Immortal [an immortal title signifying mastery over void or emptiness] asked, his face a mask of utter shock, his voice trembling slightly.

Eldrin Chen drew a deep, steadying breath before nodding gravely. "They intend to uproot this Fourth-Level Celestial Pillar [a celestial pillar of the fourth rank or tier]."

"BOOM! RUMBLE!"

As Eldrin Chen's words fell, the Celestial Pillar in question erupted with a blinding, majestic radiance. An aura of Vast and Boundless Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation] exploded forth, the pillar itself standing like an ancient divine monolith, suppressing all things with its immense presence.

This was a pillar that propped up a Heavenly God [a high celestial realm or a being of that realm]. To wrench it from its place was to contend against the very foundational power of heaven and earth itself.

At this moment, the three most supreme Immortals joined forces, yet they could only shake the pillar, unable to lift it from its foundation.

Seeing their inability to uproot the Celestial Pillar, Immortal Maiden Azure Luan furrowed her elegant brows, her expression turning grave as she declared, "Hold nothing back. It is on the verge of awakening."

"Then let us act."

In that instant, the trio moved as one, unleashing their most profound and guarded techniques.

Lingering Sun Child was the first to strike, summoning the Myriad Miles Lingering Sun Pearl, the legacy supreme treasure of the Lingering Sun Blessed Land.

The Myriad Miles Lingering Sun Pearl ascended like a miniature sun, its radiant power surging forth to crash against the Celestial Pillar with overwhelming force.

A deafening roar echoed as the Celestial Pillar shuddered under the impact, tilting precariously from its vertical axis.

Yet, in that very same moment, an invisible torrent of Path Principles [the fundamental laws that govern reality and cultivation] surged from the void. The other three Celestial Pillars erupted with blinding, oppressive light, their power descending to suppress the three attackers.

Facing this cataclysmic wave of Path Principles Power, Azure Firmament Goddess soared skyward. She summoned her Companion Supreme Treasure, the Azure Firmament Divine Thunder Mirror, unleashing a tempest of Azure Firmament Divine Thunder that drowned the heavens. Miraculously, this divine storm held the overwhelming Path Principles at bay, if only for a fleeting moment. Official source: site: audio-novel.com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.