Chapter 1037 : A Bounty of Legendary Herbs

In addition to these Spirit Herbs, Eldrin Chen obtained a total of thirteen Immortal Herbs [plants of legendary potency used by immortals].

Among them, ten were of the Lower Grade Immortal Rank [the first and most common tier of immortal-grade resources]. These comprised five Immortal Grade Primordial Solar Fruits [fruits brimming with pure solar essence], three Primal Shadow Flowers [flowers that bloom in places of profound darkness and shadow], and two Dragon-Phoenix Divine Blood Fruits [fruits said to be nurtured by the blood of divine dragons and phoenixes].

There was one of Middle Grade Immortal Rank [a higher, rarer tier of immortal resources], an extremely precious Longevity Vine [a vine whose essence can extend one's lifespan].

There was also one of Upper Grade Immortal Rank [a top-tier immortal resource], which was a bamboo shoot radiating dazzling golden light.

Finally, there was one Supreme Grade Immortal Herb [the pinnacle of immortal flora, possessing miraculous properties], which was the very Heaven-Mending Herb [a legendary herb capable of mending profound foundational damage] that Eldrin Chen had seized.

Of these Immortal Herbs, the ten lower-grade ones were all found by Eldrin Chen and the Void-Refining Immortal [an immortal title signifying mastery over void energies] within the Spirit Herb Garden [a garden cultivating spiritual plants] and the Earth Immortal World [a realm inhabited by Earth Immortals].

The remaining three were those Eldrin Chen had managed to snatch within the Immortal Herb Garden.

Among these herbs, the Immortal Grade Primordial Solar Fruits could be refined into pills that augment Immortal Essence [the foundational energy cultivated by immortals]—this went without saying. The Primal Shadow Flowers held value nearly equivalent to the Immortal Grade Primordial Solar Fruits.

The Dragon-Phoenix Divine Blood Fruits were even more valuable. It was said the seeds of this Dragon-Phoenix Blood Fruit were cultivated using the blood of True Dragons and Immortal Phoenixes [mythical beasts of supreme power and nobility], making their maturation incredibly difficult.

The efficacy of this herb was astonishingly potent. Even a single Primordial Solar Grade [a grade denoting solar-aligned potency] Dragon-Phoenix Blood Fruit could greatly nourish and fortify a cultivator's physical body. Official source: audio-novel . com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

These two herbs have reached the Immortal Herb [a plant of immense spiritual power, often used in high-level alchemy] realm. If entrusted to Lila and Nyssa Qu for refinement, their chances of cultivating an Immortal Body [a body refined to a state of near-perfection and immense durability] would be greatly enhanced.

It is a pity that despite the Crimson Sun Blessed Land [a sacred land bathed in the essence of the crimson sun] having accumulated resources over millions of years, there were only a few specimens of the Dragon-Phoenix Divine Blood Fruit [a legendary fruit said to contain the combined essence of dragon and phoenix bloodlines] that had reached the immortal grade. Eldrin Chen managed to seize merely two of them.

Aside from the Primordial Solar Fruit [a fruit imbued with the pure, ancient essence of the sun], the Primal Shadow Flower [a flower that blooms in the deepest shadows, containing yin essence], and this Dragon Blood Fruit [a fruit said to be nourished by dragon's blood, enhancing physical power], the remaining three Immortal Herb were even more astonishing.

Among these three Immortal Herb, the Heaven-Mending Herb [a herb of legend, said to possess the power to mend even the heavens themselves] needs no further explanation. The Longevity Vine [an immortal vine famed for its life-extending properties], meanwhile, is a longevity-granting Immortal Herb.

This herb contains the profound mysteries of Longevity [the concept of extended lifespan, often pursued by cultivators]. It is said that the Longevity Pill [an elixir crafted to vastly extend a cultivator's natural lifespan] refined from it can grant a Primordial Spirit Cultivator [a cultivator who has formed their core spiritual essence] a state of Longevity bordering on immortality.

Unfortunately, this pill carries a significant flaw. After consuming a Longevity Pill, a cultivator burns through their foundational potential and latent talent. Thus, even if one attains Longevity, further advancement on the cultivation path becomes an impossibility.

Even so, the Longevity Vine remains an incomparably precious treasure.

After all, achieving immortality is no simple feat. Without sufficient innate talent and profound comprehension, Ethereal Ascension [the final, transcendent step to becoming a true immortal] is nearly an impossible dream.

Even within the boundless expanse of the Immortal Domain [the higher realm where true immortals reside], a true Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and attained eternal life] is found perhaps one in hundreds of millions.

If one's descendants lack the necessary drive and fortune, not even those Earth Immortal Patriarch [powerful patriarchs who have attained immortality while remaining tied to the earthly realm], or even Celestial Immortal Great Power [immortal beings of immense power who reside in the celestial realms], can easily assist them in attaining immortality.

Yet these Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation] also have those dear to them—be they their own children, beloved partners who have shared the path of cultivation for countless years, or the elders who guided and supported their own ascension to immortality.

Many Immortal are unwilling to watch their loved ones wither away with age. Therefore, they often seek to purchase Longevity Vine [a rare spiritual vine that can extend the lifespan of mortals] and Longevity Pill [an elixir crafted to grant longevity].

The Longevity Vine that Eldrin Chen obtained would likely fetch an excellent price if used to acquire other treasures.

Aside from the Longevity Vine, the bamboo shoot shimmering with golden radiance was named the Jade Marrow Golden Bamboo Shoot [a precious bamboo shoot containing a golden, marrow-like sap of immense spiritual potency].

This Jade Marrow Golden Bamboo Shoot was of the Upper Grade Immortal Rank [the highest tier of immortal-grade materials]. Eldrin Chen knew little of its specific uses.

Yet he faintly sensed that the golden fluid flowing within this shoot held a significant allure even for his Primordial One Indestructibility Body [a legendary physique of near-perfect resilience and strength].

Eldrin Chen had gathered a total of thirteen Immortal Herb [plants of immortal grade, brimming with potent spiritual energy]. In contrast, Void-Refining Immortal [an immortal title signifying mastery over void-related arts] had a far lesser harvest.

Lacking a divine ability like the Five-Colored Divine Light [a supreme technique that manifests as a radiant, five-colored light capable of capturing objects], he held no great advantage in seizing Immortal Herb. He obtained merely four, and all were only of Lower Grade Immortal Rank [the lowest tier of immortal-grade materials].

Surveying the array of Spirit Herb [plants infused with spiritual energy] and Immortal Herb before them, Eldrin Chen exchanged a glance with Exquisite Jiang and spoke, "For the bountiful harvest I reaped this time, you, Senior, contributed no small effort."

"I shall share three of these with you."

Eldrin Chen spoke as he handed two Primordial Solar Fruit [a legendary fruit imbued with the essence of the primordial sun] and one Primal Shadow Flower [a rare blossom that thrives in places of profound darkness] to the Void-Refining Immortal [an immortal who has mastered the art of refining the void].

The Void-Refining Immortal shook his head repeatedly, his expression grave. "Though we entered together, the Immortal Herb [a plant of celestial grade, containing immense spiritual power] we obtained was through our own individual efforts and methods. How could I possibly take a share of what is rightfully yours?"

"No," Eldrin Chen insisted, shaking his head. "Among these Immortal Herb, many were discovered simultaneously by both of us. I merely acted a breath faster to collect them."

Seeing his resolve, the Void-Refining Immortal accepted the two Primordial Solar Fruit. "In the end, the Immortal Realm [the celestial plane where immortals reside] respects strength above all," he said. "Your prowess has surpassed mine; it is only fitting you take the greater share."

"I shall swallow my pride and accept these two. Consider the Incense Offering Celestial Silver [a rare, sacred metal used in celestial rituals] you owed me settled as well."

Eldrin Chen nodded. "Senior, you still possess seven or eight ancient medicinal plants at the Near-Immortal Rank [a grade just below that of a true immortal herb]. I observe they are not far from ascending to the immortal grade themselves." Immerse yourself in the complete world at (audio-novel.com).

"I wish to trade one of my Immortal Herb for them, to see if I can nurture them through that final breakthrough."

Without hesitation, the Void-Refining Immortal produced the eight ancient plants and passed them to Eldrin Chen.

He gave a slight, thoughtful shake of his head. "Though these ancients have lived for hundreds of thousands of years and could be called undying medicine kings, their utility for beings like us, true Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation], is minimal."

"They lack but the final sliver of transformation to reach the immortal rank, yet of those that stand at this precipice, scarcely one in a hundred ever completes the ascent."

At this point, Void-Refining Immortal declined the Immortal Herb offered by Eldrin Chen: "It would be a true pity for you to trade an Immortal Herb for this. I shall simply gift it to you."

Eldrin Chen was about to say more, but a moment later, his eyes flickered with a subtle understanding.

He possessed the Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [a supreme, primordial energy of creation], and estimated he had a fair chance of guiding these ancient herbs through their final, crucial transformation. Yet, that ultimate step remained untaken.

Moreover, the Immortal Realm teemed with powerful figures. The fewer who knew of the Primordial Chaos Violet Aura, the better.

Thinking this, he did not press the Immortal Herb. He merely nodded and said, "These herbs are but a single step away. It would be a genuine waste to refine them merely as Primordial Solar Treasure Medicine. I wish to attempt it."

"Alas, the metamorphosis of an ancient herb is akin to a Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] ascending to immortality. How profoundly difficult it is!"

Void-Refining Immortal sighed. Seeing Eldrin Chen's resolve remained unshaken, he could only shake his head. "Proceed then. At worst, you will have lost some ancient herbs."

After distributing these Immortal Herb and Spirit Herb, five treasures remained.

These five treasures comprised three ancient scrolls, a long spear wreathed in Crimson Flame [a divine, searing fire], and a Great Cauldron [a massive, enchanted cauldron used for alchemy and forging] forged from Dragon-Patterned Black Gold.

Among these, the Crimson Flame Divine Spear was the Lifebound Immortal Treasure [a magical treasure bound to its user's life force] of the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor, a formidable High-Grade Immortal Treasure of terrifying power.

This treasure's power is astonishingly formidable, capable of piercing through an Immortal's Immortality Immortal Body [a cultivator's body refined to an immortal state]. Even Primordial One True Energy [the most fundamental and potent energy of creation] failed to block it. It can be said to be a first-rate Slaughter Immortal Treasure [an immortal-grade enchanted artifact].

Back then, if Eldrin Chen had not relied on his Primordial One Indestructibility Body [a legendary constitution of supreme resilience] to catch the Crimson Flame Divine Eagle Emperor off guard and seize this Slaughter Immortal Treasure, that battle would likely have been a grueling struggle.

The Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron is also remarkably Extraordinary. This cauldron is forged from Dragon-Patterned Black Gold, and Dragon-Patterned Black Gold is a true top-grade immortal metal.

A cauldron of this size made from Dragon-Patterned Black Gold could, if used to forge a Lifebound Immortal Treasure [an immortal artifact bound to its user's life force], even produce a Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure. It would be more than capable of integrating World-Opening Energy [primordial energy used in world creation] to become a World-Opening Treasure [a treasure of legendary power used in cosmic creation].

However, when Eldrin Chen picked up this Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron, he sensed something amiss.

Logically, a cauldron of this caliber should be a sentient Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure. Yet, at this moment, the spiritual consciousness within the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron lay dormant and silent. For more chapters, visit audio-novel*com for the complete novel.