Chapter 1107 : The Myriad Spirits Sea's Secret

"I understand," Eldrin Chen replied with a slight nod.

The Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea comprised three thousand sea regions. Even disregarding the two Grotto-Heaven realms of Western Qi and Divine Abyss, the number of Immortals [beings who have ascended to immortality] within its vast expanse was likely in the millions.

Among such a vast multitude of Immortals, competing for a mere three thousand slots would undoubtedly be no small feat.

However, Eldrin Chen held sufficient confidence in his own strength. He would most likely have to visit that Law Stele [a monument inscribed with profound cosmic laws] in the future.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen gathered his wandering thoughts and inquired further, "Might the Immortal Maiden know where in the surrounding seas one could purchase an Enlightenment Tea Tree [a spiritual tea tree that aids in meditation and comprehension]?"

"An Enlightenment Tea Tree?"

Solara pondered for a moment before replying, "Within the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea, there is a sea region known as the Myriad Spirits Sea."

"That Myriad Spirits Sea is the domain of the Spirit Race [a race of beings born from spiritual energy or natural phenomena]. They possess numerous Heaven and Earth Spiritual Roots [spiritual plants of exceptional quality and power], among which are certainly Enlightenment Tea Trees."

Speaking of this, Solara adopted a more solemn tone. "The Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor of the Myriad Spirits Sea is a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root that achieved enlightenment. He is also the longest-living Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power is deeply connected to the earth] within the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas."

"That Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor is extremely protective of his own. He gathered the majority of the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Roots from the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea and brought them to the Myriad Spirits Sea. As a result, even for an Earth Immortal Progenitor [a powerful founding-level Earth Immortal], obtaining a single high-grade Acquired Spiritual Root [a spiritual root nurtured and refined after its initial formation] is rather difficult." Experience the full epic at audio-novel . com.

"If you wish to obtain a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root [a sentient plant being of immense spiritual power] from the Myriad Spirits Sea, you will likely still need the consent of the Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor."

As Solara spoke in her measured, narrative tone, Eldrin Chen's gaze sharpened with a flicker of understanding.

The environment of the Immortal Realm [the higher plane of existence where immortals dwell] differs from the mortal world. In the mortal realm, the lowest grade of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root only reaches the Fourth Rank Golden Core Realm [the fourth major stage of cultivation, where one forms a solidified golden core of spiritual power].

Yet, within the Immortal Realm, where Immortal Spirit Qi [the purified, potent spiritual energy of the immortal plane] saturates the very air, a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root can naturally grow to attain a grade of Sixth Rank High Grade [the sixth and a very high stage of cultivation].

Under such conditions, every Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root possesses a sliver of potential to metamorphose into an Acquired Spiritual Root [a higher, more evolved form of spiritual root], a prospect the Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor guards with great vigilance.

Thus, whenever a wild Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root is discovered, the Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor invariably transplants it to the Myriad Spirits Sea for cultivation and protection.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen sighed, "No wonder I have encountered so few true Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root since my ascension to the Immortal Realm. Most have already been gathered by the Myriad Spirits Ancient Ancestor and brought within the Myriad Spirits Sea."

"That was to be expected,"

Solara replied with a soft laugh and a shake of her head. "In the mortal world, the lineage of Spiritual Root [sentient plant beings] lacked the patronage of a supreme power, so Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root were scattered across the lands."

"But the environment of the Immortal Realm is different. Here, Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root more readily awaken to sentience, giving rise to rare prodigies, true Heaven's Chosen [individuals blessed by fate and talent]. From among them, powerful figures naturally emerge, capable of sheltering the myriad beings of the Spirit Race [the collective race of spiritual plant and nature beings]."

"Not to mention, among the various Spiritual Root [a plant or tree with inherent spiritual properties], there exist supreme beings like the Innate Spiritual Root [a spiritual root born of heaven and earth, possessing unparalleled potential], which hold the foundation for the Great Luo Foundation [the legendary Great Luo Golden Immortal realm]."

Speaking to this point, Solara took a deep breath and said, "Not to mention the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea, the Spirit Race [a race of beings born from spiritual objects or natural phenomena] is not considered weak within the entire Azure Firmament Immortal Domain."

"Among the handful of Ancient Immortals [immortals who have existed since ancient times] in the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain, one is an Innate Spiritual Root that has taken human form. Its origin and foundation are in no way inferior to that of an Innate Divine Spirit [a divine being born from the primordial forces of heaven and earth]."

"An Innate Spiritual Root taking human form?"

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted slightly, his gaze revealing a trace of astonishment.

Solara nodded, yet continued calmly, "Fortunately, the temperament of the Spirit Race is mostly gentle, and they maintain good relations with our Spirit Clam Tribe."

"If you wish to journey to the Myriad Spirits Sea to seek a Spiritual Root, it would be best to request a letter of introduction from the Ancient Ancestor."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a surge of joy in his heart and promptly cupped his hands in gratitude. "Many thanks for the reminder, Immortal Maiden."

With Solara's guidance, Eldrin Chen began to form a vague plan for obtaining the Ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree [a legendary tea tree said to grant profound insights].

However, with Nyssa Qu's imminent emergence from seclusion, although he felt a sense of urgency regarding the Ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree, he could only suppress his thoughts and continue to wait.

Within the mountains, time holds no sway; in the mortal world, a Millennium has passed.

Eldrin Chen stood guard outside the Cultivation Cave [a secluded chamber for deep meditation and breakthrough], and in the blink of an eye, a century flowed by.

On this day, Eldrin Chen was slowly roused from his cultivation. Suddenly, he felt the vast Glazed Blessed Land [a paradise-like realm of concentrated spiritual energy] tremble as boundless Immortal Spirit Qi [the highest grade of spiritual energy, akin to immortal essence] began to surge madly toward the Cultivation Cave behind him.

He snapped his eyes open and rose to his feet. Above, the sky filled with an endless tide of nine-colored auroras, all converging and plunging into the depths of the Cultivation Cave.

"The critical moment has arrived," he murmured.

Gazing at the Cultivation Cave now drowned in the nine-hued immortal light, Eldrin Chen drew a deep breath, his expression one of utmost gravity. Original publication: audio-novel.com - The source of this chapter.

He understood this was the most pivotal juncture in Nyssa Qu's life. Whether she would successfully forge the legendary Nine-Colored Immortal Clam [a supreme spiritual foundation, signifying a perfect immortal physique] and Ascending to Immortality [the final transcendence to become an immortal being], or suffer catastrophic damage to her foundation, forever losing the hope of advancement, all hinged on this day.

Anxiety churned within Eldrin Chen, yet he knew myself was utterly powerless to intervene at this moment.

Time trickled by in his anxious vigil, and before he knew it, nine more years had slipped away.

On this day, the celestial auroras in the sky finally receded completely. Eldrin Chen sensed the aura within the Cultivation Cave grow still and quiet.

An unknowable span of time passed, and then an aura of immeasurable power surged forth, sweeping across the land.

Eldrin Chen looked up. The Cultivation Cave instantly collapsed, and a dazzling shockwave erupted, piercing through the vast Ronan mountain range for countless millions of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters].

Then, from within the sky-filling radiance of nine-colored light, a peerlessly beautiful woman stepped forth. She was clad in a Nine-Colored Nyssa [a celestial robe], her bearing as majestic and graceful as a goddess descended from the Nine Heavens [the highest celestial realms].

"Husband."

In this moment, Nyssa Qu shone with a brilliance that rivaled a supreme Immortal Lord.

She gave Eldrin Chen a slight, acknowledging nod, then lifted her gaze toward the Nine Heavens Above. There, upon the Firmament, Tribulation Clouds [ominous clouds heralding a heavenly trial] were gathering and coalescing. The Immortal Ascension Tribulation [the cataclysmic trial to ascend to immortality] was gradually taking form.

Eldrin Chen's expression was a mix of joy and grave concern. He understood that while Nyssa Qu had forged the foundation of a Nine-Colored Immortal Clam [a mythical being of supreme potential], her attainment was not yet fully solidified.

The twin hues of Yin and Yang, born from defying fate itself, could dissipate at any moment.

To truly and irrevocably solidify the form of a Nine-Colored Immortal Clam, she needed to stabilize her foundation and then successfully endure this Nine Heavens Heavenly Tribulation [the ninefold heavenly trial].

Only by utilizing the Source Immortal Qi [the primordial energy of immortality] granted upon successfully overcoming the tribulation could she fuse her nine colors into one, finally becoming a true Nine-Colored Immortal Clam.

At this thought, Eldrin Chen felt an immense weight settle upon him.

Nyssa Qu, however, gave a confident nod and declared, "Fear not, Husband. This humble wife has her own means to succeed."

With these words, Nyssa Qu ascended into the heavens, her expression one of utmost solemnity, to face her Immortal Ascension Tribulation [the cataclysmic heavenly trial one must overcome to ascend to immortality].

Nyssa Qu's Immortal Ascension Tribulation was extraordinarily potent. An ordinary cultivator Ascending to Immortality [attempting the final breakthrough to become an immortal] would likely be reduced to ashes within four or five of its strikes.

Yet, Nyssa Qu possessed a foundation of profound depth, further bolstered by the support of Eldrin Chen and Divine Lord Glaze, granting her no small measure of confidence in her success.

There she sat, cross-legged upon the void, enduring the first Six Paths [a series of six initial tribulation strikes] of Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the thunderous punishment from the heavens] with her physical body alone, emerging completely unscathed.

It was not until the seventh bolt of Heavenly Thunder Tribulation erupted that a flicker of true gravity finally appeared upon Nyssa Qu's features.

With her nature as a Nine-Colored Immortal Clam [a mythical clam spirit of peerless purity and potential], she held no innate fear of this Immortal Ascension Tribulation. However, her task was to solidify the very foundations of that Nine-Colored Immortal Clam constitution, which placed a significant burden upon her.

As the Immortal Ascension Tribulation roared down upon her, Nyssa Qu directly expelled myself [her own] Innate Immortal Pearl [a pearl born from her spiritual core, containing her innate essence].

A single immortal pearl, shimmering with nine hues of light, now hovered within the Firmament [the vault of heaven]. Seven of its colors blazed with full, resplendent brilliance, while the remaining two cores within the Inner Core [the pearl's spiritual center] glowed with a comparatively dimmer light.

The Nine-Colored Immortal Pearl [a supreme treasure of nine shimmering hues] is a peerless treasure refined by Nyssa Qu from her own Innate Immortal Pearl [a pearl born from the world's primordial essence]. It shares qualities with the Lifebound Immortal Treasure [an immortal-grade artifact bound to its user's very soul] wielded by Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality], yet also echoes the Lifebound Inner Core [the condensed spiritual core of a demonic being] cultivated by the Demonic Tribe [a race of beings who cultivate demonic energy], or even the Lifebound Dragon Pearl [a dragon's soul-essence condensed into a pearl] practiced by the Dragon Race [the ancient and mighty race of dragons]. Continue your cultivation journey at audio-novel[dot]com.