Chapter 1042 : Ascension of the Ancient Herbs

Generally speaking, such ancient herbs that have lived for hundreds of thousands of years are exceedingly rare. Only places like the Crimson Sun Blessed Land [a secluded paradise untouched by human presence for eons], devoid of human traces for hundreds of millennia, can give rise to them on such a large scale.

Having obtained so many of these ancient herbs, Eldrin Chen was naturally filled with profound delight.

He cultivated the Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [a supreme, primordial energy of creation], which possessed the power to unlock the shackles of a Worldly Spiritual Root [the foundational spiritual affinity that determines a cultivator's potential]. This gave him considerable confidence in facilitating the ascension of these ancient herbs.

Gazing upon the herbs, he opened his mouth and exhaled thirty-eight wisps of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura, each one merging seamlessly into a different ancient plant.

Nourished by this primordial energy, the herbs seemed to shed some invisible, metaphysical shackles. Their vast, potent medicinal essences began to sublime, undergoing a profound metamorphosis as they transformed into the higher-grade energy of Immortal Essence [the refined spiritual energy characteristic of immortal-grade resources].

"It appears that within a millennium, these herbs will successively ascend to the immortal rank,"

Eldrin Chen remarked, his expression one of clear satisfaction as he observed the process.

The value of these thirty-some ancient herbs was originally negligible. Yet, once they ascended to the immortal rank, their worth would increase not by mere folds, but by hundreds of times.

The chasm between the mortal and the immortal realms defies measurement by any mundane scale.

But Eldrin Chen understood perfectly. Should all these Immortal Herb [herbs that have transcended their mortal limits to attain immortal-grade potency] complete their metamorphosis successfully, his wealth would skyrocket overnight. Even ancient immortals who had cultivated for a million years might not possess riches to rival his. Continue your cultivation journey at audio-novel dot com.

And this time, the expenditure was merely thirty-eight wisps of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [a supreme primordial energy of creation and transformation].

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen said with a faint smile, "Thirty-eight wisps of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura, exchanged for thirty-eight stalks of Immortal Herb [a plant that has ascended to immortal-grade potency]."

Eldrin Chen could accumulate one wisp of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura every ten years. Thirty-eight wisps would require only three hundred and eighty years—a transaction with virtually no cost for him.

However, Eldrin Chen understood clearly that the reason for such minimal expenditure this time was because these ancient herbs were but a hair's breadth away from their final metamorphosis into the immortal grade.

If they were ordinary Primordial Solar Spirit Herb [spirit herbs infused with primordial solar essence], he estimated it would cost him one full strand of Acquired Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [a more potent, refined form of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura] to elevate a single one to immortal rank.

And to accumulate one full strand of Acquired Primordial Chaos Violet Aura, he would need to toil for four hundred and ninety years.

Currently, Eldrin Chen possessed only two such strands of Acquired Primordial Chaos Violet Aura remaining. He would not expend them lightly.

"Next, we wait for these Immortal Herb to reach maturity," he concluded.

Having planted all the ancient herbs, Eldrin Chen allowed himself a slight sigh of relief.

Gazing at Exquisite Jiang and Verdant Consort by his side, a wave of warmth filled his heart. "Now that the herbs are sown," he said, "I intend to delve into the art of alchemy [the mystical practice of refining pills and elixirs] before they fully ripen."

"Exquisite and Verdant Consort, if you are interested, you may join me in studying these texts."

Exquisite Jiang nodded with a gentle smile and said, "Having obtained the Minyan's Alchemy Manual and the Profound Heart Notes this time, it is fitting for us to settle our minds and enter seclusion to study them thoroughly."

Having resolved to delve into the Alchemy Manual and the Earth Immortal's notes, the group returned to their cave abode to begin their secluded cultivation.

The three had only recently broken through to the Ascendant Immortal Realm and were in a period of rapid advancement. Now, encountering for the first time a Path Ancestor-grade Alchemy Manual and the notes of an Earth Immortal, they naturally began studying the texts with a voracious hunger.

Thus, time flowed swiftly by, and in the blink of an eye, three hundred years had passed.

On this day, Eldrin Chen finished reading the Minyan's Alchemy Manual. A look of profound satisfaction crossed his face as he glanced at Exquisite Jiang and said, "Over these three centuries, I have committed the Alchemy Manual and the notes to memory, able to recite them forwards and backwards."

"Though I dare not claim to have fully mastered their essence, I have grasped the core principles of alchemy contained within. Further progress will not come from solitary study alone; the time has come to attempt the art of pill refinement with my own hands."

Exquisite Jiang nodded in agreement and spoke, "I shall lend you my aid."

Verdant Consort, without turning her head, held the Profound Heart Notes and said, "My talent lies not in the path of alchemy, but I possess some aptitude for talisman crafting. I wish to delve deeper into that art."

"Very well."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. If Verdant Consort could successfully craft an Immortal Talisman [a talisman imbued with celestial power], it would indeed be a significant boon for them.

After bidding farewell to Verdant Consort, Eldrin Chen immediately emerged from his Seclusion Chamber [a chamber for undisturbed meditation and cultivation] and made his way to the Alchemy Chamber [a specialized chamber for pill refining].

As this was his first attempt at refining an Immortal Pill [a pill of celestial grade, vastly superior to mortal elixirs] and he lacked a proper Immortal-grade Alchemy Furnace, Eldrin Chen simply retrieved the Dragon's Might Black Gold Cauldron [a supreme-grade treasure cauldron].

Although cauldrons are typically better suited for artifact forging than pill refining, this was, after all, a Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure at the pinnacle of the immortal grade]. For this purpose, it would likely surpass even ordinary Immortal-grade Alchemy Furnace.

With the refining cauldron ready, Eldrin Chen wasted no time. He produced the Primordial Solar Fruit [a fruit containing the essence of the primordial sun] and stated, "Among these seven types of Immortal Pill, I currently lack the confidence to refine the four that are Middle Grade Immortal Rank [the middle tier of immortal-grade pills] or higher."

"As for the three Low-Grade Immortal Pill [the lowest tier of immortal-grade pills], the Enlightenment and Law Comprehension Pill [a pill that aids in comprehending the Dao and its laws] requires the Enlightenment Flower, a rare Immortal Herb [a herb of celestial grade] which we do not possess." For uninterrupted reading, go to audi0-n0vel.c0m.

"Both the Dragon-Phoenix Path-Forging Pill [a pill that forges one's cultivation path with dragon-phoenix essence] and the Primordial Solar Immortal Augmentation Pill [a pill that augments an immortal's power with primordial solar energy] can be refined. However, the Primordial Solar Immortal Augmentation Pill is somewhat simpler. We can attempt to refine it first."

"Agreed."

Exquisite Jiang nodded in assent and immediately began assisting Eldrin Chen with the Immortal Pill refinement.

The Primordial Solar Immortal Augmentation Pill was not excessively difficult to refine. Both of them possessed astonishing foundational depth, and their comprehension talent ranked among the top-tier even among Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality]. Thus, the refinement process proceeded with remarkable smoothness and mastery.

Though a slight lack of experience led to minor missteps, causing a few pills to be wasted midway, under the guardianship of Eldrin Chen, this cauldron of Immortal Pills [supreme elixirs capable of granting immense power or longevity] was ultimately refined successfully.

"Whoosh—"

The moment the Immortal Pills were completed, astonishing phenomena instantly manifested.

Boundless Immortal Energy [the purest and most potent form of spiritual energy in the immortal realms] converged from heaven and earth, pouring entirely into the Great Cauldron [a legendary artifact used for high-level alchemy], from which finally flew two dazzlingly brilliant Immortal Pills.

"Two Immortal Pills."

Eldrin Chen swiftly collected the Immortal Pills, yet a trace of regret colored his voice as he said, "A pity our experience was insufficient. Otherwise, this single batch could have yielded at least three or four pills."

Witnessing this, Exquisite Jiang could not help but chuckle. "To produce two pills on your very first attempt at refining Immortal Pills—that alone is enough to put many immortals to shame."

In truth, Exquisite Jiang understood that Eldrin Chen's words were far from empty boasting.

For Eldrin Chen possessed a talent of the highest order. Even before attaining immortality, he had displayed a genius and comprehension that eclipsed both ancient and modern times.

Now, as Eldrin Chen's cultivation base advanced and his Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core and true essence of a cultivator's being] grew ever more formidable, his insight and innate brilliance had, almost imperceptibly, ascended to truly terrifying heights.

Even Exquisite Jiang would feel inferior in comparison to him. An ordinary Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation] compared to him would be like a firefly trying to rival the Bright Moon, utterly incomparable.

Coupled with his Immortal Essence [the purified energy core of an immortal] being several degrees more potent than that of a typical Ascendant Immortal 6th Tier [the sixth level of the Ascendant Immortal realm], and with Exquisite Jiang assisting him, refining this Immortal Pill [a pill of immense power, capable of greatly enhancing an immortal's cultivation] naturally proceeded with smooth mastery.

"Let's try again."

Storing the two Immortal Pill away, Eldrin Chen pressed on with renewed vigor, continuing his alchemical work.

With the experience from the previous attempt, Eldrin Chen found refining the Immortal Pill increasingly effortless. The second cauldron yielded three pills, and not long after, he completed a third batch.

This time, he successfully produced a full four Immortal Pill, and he sensed his alchemical skill had broken through a significant barrier.

"My pill refinement art should have reached the Middle Grade Immortal Rank [the mid-tier classification for immortal-grade arts and techniques]."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, faintly feeling he could now attempt to refine a mid-grade Immortal Pill.

Yet he did not attempt it immediately. He simply stored all the Primordial Solar Immortal Augmentation Pill [a specific type of immortal pill that augments one's foundation with primordial solar energy] and began preparing to refine the Dragon-Phoenix Path-Forging Pill [a legendary pill said to forge one's cultivation path with the essence of dragon and phoenix]. Find this and other novels at audio-novel .c om.