Chapter 1106 : The Gift of Supreme Scriptures
Solara stood guard outside the Cultivation Cave alongside Stella and Luna Yue, each of them wearing expressions of solemn vigilance.
As Eldrin Chen arrived, Solara spoke with grave seriousness, "Within a hundred years, Nyssa and the Ancient Ancestor should emerge from their seclusion."
"Whether they can forge the legendary physique of the Nine-Colored Immortal Clam [a mythical clam demon beast whose nine-colored shell signifies supreme perfection] hinges entirely upon these final, crucial hundred years."
Eldrin Chen took a deep breath and retrieved several scrolls of scripture from his sleeve. "You have all worked hard caring for them during this time. Please accept these texts as a humble token of my gratitude."
"Oh?"
The three women, curious, each took a scroll. Luna Yue glanced at hers and could not suppress a gasp of astonishment. "The Supreme Yin Soul Refining Art!"
The cultivation arts Eldrin Chen had gifted were none other than the Solar Body Forging Scripture, the Supreme Yin Soul Refining Art, and myself's own Pure Yang Heavenly Fire Scripture.
Among these three supreme methods, the Solar Body Forging Scripture and the Supreme Yin Soul Refining Art were both Supreme Grade Immortal Scripture [scriptures of the highest order, capable of guiding cultivation to the peak of the Earth Immortal Realm] that could lead one to the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm.
Although the Pure Yang Heavenly Fire Scripture could only be cultivated to the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality, it was, in truth, a part of the Primordial Chaos Heavenly Scripture [a foundational scripture of immense power, born from the concept of primordial chaos] personally created by Eldrin Chen. While not as profound as the first two scrolls, it embodied a purer, more direct essence of Yang [the masculine, active principle in the cosmic duality].
Solara took the scrolls for the Solar Body Forging Scripture and the Pure Yang Heavenly Fire Scripture. After studying them for a moment, she nodded in appreciation. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio-novel . com.
"Over these years, I have integrated your Pure Yang Heavenly Fire Scripture into my own Immortal Scripture, increasing my strength by roughly ten percent."
"Now that you have deduced your Pure Yang Heavenly Fire Scripture to the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality and delivered the Solar Body Forging Scripture, it is indeed of immense help to me."
"I have a premonition..."
At this point, Solara took a deep breath and said, "After fully assimilating these two volumes of Immortal Scripture, my Great Sun Law can be enhanced by over thirty percent, and my Mana will also see significant growth."
"It seems the fifth Great Tribulation over fifty thousand years from now may very well be my Earth Immortal Tribulation."
Holding the Lunar Soul Refining Scripture, Stella also nodded slightly and said, "This Lunar Soul Refining Scripture is quite useful to me as well. Originally, I had only a fifty percent certainty of breaking through to the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm."
"Now it seems that by the time the next Great Tribulation erupts, I will have a seventy to eighty percent certainty of advancing to Half-Step Earth Immortal."
Only Stella wore a bitter smile, saying helplessly, "Unfortunately, I cultivate the Star Law, so these are of no use to me."
Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen could only offer a rueful smile. He possessed no stellar Immortal Scripture and was thus powerless to assist.
Regardless, the three women were immensely pleased that Eldrin Chen had delivered three precious volumes of Immortal Scripture.
Solara then retrieved the Taiyi Golden Foil Paper [a special, durable paper imbued with spiritual properties], carefully transcribed the Immortal Scripture [a supreme cultivation manual] onto it, and only then handed the completed scroll to Eldrin Chen. She then inquired:
"You have brought such a precious and generous gift. It would be remiss of me not to offer something in return. Is there anything you desire?"
"The Glazed Blessed Land [a prosperous and powerful immortal realm] has shown immense grace to Nyssa. How could I dare to seek further recompense?"
Eldrin Chen shook his head, promptly refusing.
Solara merely smiled, her expression serene as she stated, "One matter is separate from another. While we aid Nyssa in forging her Nine-Colored Immortal Clam [a legendary, supreme-grade spiritual physique] form today, when the time comes for this Ancient Ancestor to attempt her breakthrough to the Heaven Immortal [a supreme immortal realm], we may very well need to seek your assistance."
"Therefore, let us exchange treasures today. The Glazed Blessed Land lacks not for treasures."
Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen finally gave a slow, acknowledging nod.
Yet, when it came to choosing a treasure for himself, Eldrin Chen found himself at a loss.
The Immortal Clam Race [a powerful clan known for nurturing spiritual treasures] possessed the unique ability to cultivate rare and wondrous Immortal Treasures [artifacts of immense power and spiritual value]. The wealth of the Glazed Blessed Land was renowned throughout the entire Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and perilous region of the immortal world], its vaults holding treasures beyond counting. This very abundance left Eldrin Chen uncertain of what to choose.
After much contemplation, thinking of Lila and Yvonne the Violet Consort who were still in secluded cultivation, Eldrin Chen could not help but ask, "Might the Glazed Blessed Land possess any treasures that could assist a Nascent Soul Cultivator [a cultivator who has formed their spiritual infant core] in Comprehending Laws [the profound process of understanding the fundamental principles of the cosmos]?"
"A treasure that aids in Comprehending Laws [the profound process of understanding the fundamental principles of reality]?"
Solara [the Solar Consort] paused for a moment upon hearing this, then spoke after a brief contemplation: "Within the Ascension Immortal Realm [the realm of ascended Immortals], there are many treasures that can assist an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality] in Comprehending Laws. However, those capable of producing truly wondrous effects number roughly three."
"They are, respectively: the Spiritual Root [a plant of immense spiritual significance] known as the 'Ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree', the Enlightenment Dharma Immortal Treasure [a sacred artifact that illuminates the path to enlightenment], and the Law Stele [a monument inscribed with the fundamental laws of existence]."
At this point, Solara's voice faltered slightly before she continued with a grave expression: "Among these three, the most precious is the Law Stele, followed by the Spiritual Root, and lastly, the Enlightenment Dharma Immortal Treasure."
"Our Glazed Blessed Land [a paradisiacal realm of crystal and light] possesses three Enlightenment Dharma Immortal Treasure. I have the authority to grant you one."
So saying, Solara personally went to the Treasure Vault [the sanctum where the realm's greatest treasures are kept] and retrieved a piece of immortal jade wreathed in ethereal mist. Published by audio novel.com. All rights reserved.
She handed it to Eldrin Chen and spoke with solemn gravity: "This treasure is named the Heavenly Heart Jade [the Jade of Celestial Accord]. Holding it enhances one's power of Comprehending Laws, allowing the bearer to enter a state of 'Heaven and Man as One' [a profound state of harmony between the individual and the cosmos]."
Eldrin Chen nodded in understanding. In the mortal realms, a Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a master who has formed their nascent soul] could achieve Heaven and Man Resonance [resonance with the heavens].
However, the Heavenly Dao [the fundamental order of the cosmos] of the Immortal Domain [the realm of the Immortals] is profound and inscrutable. Only beings at the level of a Heaven Immortal [a Celestial Immortal] possess the capability to commune with the Heavenly Dao of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [the Celestial Azure Firmament Realm].
The Heavenly Heart Jade enables its holder to enter this state of unity. While this unity is not a full fusion with the Heavenly Dao itself, it allows for the perception and comprehension of the celestial and terrestrial forces surrounding one—a feat nothing short of astonishing.
In such a state, the power of Comprehending Laws would be as clear as observing the lines on one's palm, and the speed of cultivation would undoubtedly increase dramatically.
Having said this, Solara paused thoughtfully before continuing, "It is a pity this piece of Heavenly Heart Jade is flawed, merely a low-grade Immortal Treasures. Its usefulness for cultivators at the Mid to Late Immortal Ascension Stage is greatly diminished."
Eldrin Chen nodded in understanding upon hearing this. The value of a rare treasure like the Heavenly Heart Jade was at least several tens of times greater than that of an Immortal Treasures of the same rank.
If it were a flawless, supreme-grade Heavenly Heart Jade, it would be considered a supreme treasure even for the paramount powerhouses of the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm, and even an Earth Immortal Progenitor would fight to claim it as a legacy treasure. The Glazed Blessed Land would never have gifted such a thing to him.
Yet, even though this piece of Heavenly Heart Jade was flawed, Eldrin Chen felt profoundly satisfied in his heart.
After all, for Lila and Yvonne the Violet Consort, this treasure might just be the key to aiding their breakthrough into the Primordial Spirit Realm.
With this thought, Eldrin Chen stored the Heavenly Heart Jade away and then inquired, "I am familiar with the Enlightenment Tea Tree, but what of this Law Stele you mentioned, Fellow Daoist? What manner of object is it?"
"The Law Stele?"
Mention of the Law Stele caused Solara's gaze to flicker, a hint of avarice surfacing as she spoke, "The Law Stele... a true, peerless supreme treasure."
"Legend holds that in the distant, primordial past, when the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain first cleaved itself from chaos, a total of three hundred and sixty-five Law Stele were born between heaven and earth."
"That Law Stele [a monumental stone inscribed with the fundamental principles of reality] fell into the depths of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain, merging with the myriad Law Power [the fundamental forces that govern the cosmos] between heaven and earth. If a cultivator is fated to comprehend the Laws of the Dao [the myriad principles that constitute the Great Dao] from the Celestial Stele, it is akin to indirectly offering a sacrifice to the billions of Laws of the Dao and their Primordial Source [the original, undifferentiated essence from which all things emanate]."
"For you Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality] of the Ascension to Immortality Realm, if you are fated to comprehend the Laws of the Dao from the Celestial Stele, you will most likely be able to advance your personal Laws of the Dao to the Sky-Reaching Realm [a profound stage where one's comprehension of the Dao touches the heavens]."
"However, for us Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators who have taken half a step beyond immortality, approaching the realm of Earth Immortals], we have already refined our personal Law Power to a level surpassing the Pinnacle of Immortal Ascension [the absolute peak of the immortal realm], and have even begun to perceive the elusive power of the Rules [the fundamental, immutable axioms underlying the Laws of the Dao]."
"Thus, for us, this Law Stele holds little remaining utility."
Speaking to this point, Solara drew a deep breath and said, "Legend speaks of seven Law Steles within the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea. The two Grotto-Heavens [self-contained paradisiacal realms] of the Western Qi Divine Abyss hold six of them between them."
"The remaining single Law Stele opens once every one hundred thousand years during the Annual Assembly [a grand gathering of sects and powers], with only three thousand slots available each time."
"The next opening of the Law Stele will be in tens of thousands of years. If you wish to comprehend the Laws of the Dao from the Celestial Stele, I am afraid you will still have to fight for the chance." Join our community of readers at *audio-novel.com*.