Chapter 1046 : The Sage's Dual Pupils Awaken

This is the posture of an ancient sage. Once cultivated to its extreme, it can manifest the Dual Pupils [a legendary ocular constitution granting profound insight], opening the path to the World-Opening [the realm of creating one's own minor world]. The certainty of breaking through to the Earth Immortal Realm [the foundational immortal realm, marking true ascension] far surpasses that of ordinary Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality].

"A world-shaking immortal posture, possessing the potential to break through to the Earth Immortal [the foundational immortal realm] and even to the Celestial Immortal [a higher, more profound immortal realm]," Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, offering this evaluation.

Although it was merely a sliver of possibility, it was astonishing enough.

Noticing Eldrin Chen's expression, Heavenly Feather Immortal [an immortal of the Heavenly Feather Clan] could not help but speak with a hint of pride. "This is my daughter, Wonderful Sound Lu. She has just passed eight hundred years of age and has only recently entered the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm where one's spiritual core fully forms]."

Eldrin Chen nodded upon hearing this. An eight-hundred-year-old Primordial Spirit Path Lord [a master who has reached the Primordial Spirit Realm]—this Wonderful Sound Lu was indeed worthy of being called a peerless immortal talent.

Thinking of this, his confidence in this journey grew by several degrees. This Wonderful Sound Lu clearly showed signs of having been nurtured with divine treasures; Heavenly Feather Immortal must surely know news of such artifacts.

With this in mind, Eldrin Chen did not engage in excessive pleasantries. He directly cupped his hands and said, "To speak frankly, my wife is currently with child. I have come on this journey to seek materials for refining the Fetus-Nurturing Divine Substance [a miraculous elixir that nourishes and strengthens an unborn child in the womb]."

"The Fetus-Nurturing Divine Substance?"

Heavenly Feather Immortal's gaze flickered slightly, and he could not help but exchange a look with Violet Flame Immortal Maiden [an immortal maiden renowned for her mastery of violet flames].

After a moment of contemplation, he set down the feathered fan in his hand and spoke with a measure of gravity. "When my wife was carrying Wonderful Sound in the past, I indeed encountered a significant opportunity and obtained a pair of precious Fetus-Nurturing Divine Substance [a rare spiritual substance used to nourish an unborn child and enhance its innate potential]." This chapter is provided by audio‑novel.com. Support the original.

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted slightly, a flicker of delight crossing his features. "May I ask, Fellow Daoist, what divine object might that be?"

"The Soul-Enlightening Pearl [a mystical pearl said to awaken and enlighten the soul, often used to unlock latent spiritual senses]."

Heavenly Feather Immortal spoke and, with a sweep of his sleeve, produced a pearl of profound and shadowy depth.

Gazing at the Soul-Enlightening Pearl before him, Heavenly Feather Immortal continued with solemn emphasis. "This Soul-Enlightening Pearl is an Exotic Treasure [a rare and wondrous magical artifact] I chanced upon. It can open the eye apertures of an Immortal Infant [the nascent spiritual form of an immortal, representing one's destined path to immortality], transforming them into a pair of divine pupils."

"Back then, I obtained a pair. I used one on Wonderful Sound, and by immense fortune, it allowed her to awaken the Dual Pupils [a legendary innate constitution where the eyes possess dual pupils, granting extraordinary perception and power]."

"This remaining one has not yet been used and can indeed be sold."

Eldrin Chen listened quietly, quickly grasping Heavenly Feather Immortal's intent.

This Heavenly Feather Immortal and Violet Flame Immortal Maiden had been cultivation partners for over one hundred thousand years, and together they had been blessed with two sons and one daughter.

Their eldest son had proven unworthy, having passed away in seclusion many years prior. Their second son had long ago reached the Demigod Realm [the penultimate stage before achieving true immortality], yet his lifespan had now exceeded eighty thousand years, and he too remained unable to ascend to immortality.

Faced with the impending agony of losing a child, the couple, after profound reflection, resolved to pay a tremendous price to acquire this pair of Soul-Enlightening Pearl [a rare treasure said to awaken latent spiritual potential and enhance comprehension] for Wonderful Sound Lu.

Now that Wonderful Sound Lu had awakened her Dual Pupils [a legendary innate physique granting extraordinary perception and talent], her path to immortality was virtually assured, provided she cultivated diligently and step-by-step.

Thus, the couple released their lingering attachments and decided against bearing more children. The remaining Soul-Enlightening Pearl [a rare treasure said to awaken latent spiritual potential and enhance comprehension] thus became superfluous.

At this point, Heavenly Feather Immortal mused, "I have heard, Fellow Daoist, that your gains within the Earth Immortal Ruins [the remnants of a fallen immortal's domain] were not insignificant. Your resources must be quite substantial."

"However, this Soul-Enlightening Pearl [a rare treasure said to awaken latent spiritual potential and enhance comprehension] is exceedingly precious. I wonder if you would be willing to offer a suitable price."

Eldrin Chen had anticipated this. A faint smile touched his lips as he withdrew a jade case from his sleeve and offered it. "I wonder if this item might suffice in exchange for the Soul-Enlightening Pearl [a rare treasure said to awaken latent spiritual potential and enhance comprehension]."

"Oh?"

Heavenly Feather Immortal opened the case, and his eyes contracted instantly.

He drew a sharp breath, about to speak, when he felt Violet Flame Immortal Maiden [a title denoting her mastery over violet-hued immortal flames] grasp his hand firmly, her gaze filled with a palpable sense of anticipation.

It turned out that the item within the box was precisely the Longevity Pill [a legendary elixir capable of granting mortals extended life], the very thing that could allow a mortal to attain Longevity [the state of having an exceptionally long lifespan].

The Longevity Pill was of extraordinary value, a crucial and desperately needed item for any Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to immortality] who had mortal kin.

The second son of Violet Flame Immortal Maiden and him had passed fifty thousand years of age. Having already exhausted numerous life-extension methods, they could scarcely hold on any longer.

If he could obtain the Longevity Pill, although his path of cultivation would be forever closed, he could at least steal a Longevity Path Fruit [the culmination or achievement within a specific Dao or cultivation path]. This was his only remaining hope.

Violet Flame Immortal Maiden, her heart aching for her son, naturally had no wish to let this Longevity Pill slip through her fingers.

Witnessing this, Heavenly Feather Immortal could not help but smile wryly and said, "It seems you, Fellow Daoist, had already discerned this old man's needs. The item you seek is one I cannot refuse."

"Since that is the case, let us make the exchange." Original English translation available at AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.

"My thanks!"

Eldrin Chen offered a grateful smile and, with great satisfaction, exchanged the pill with Heavenly Feather Immortal for the Soul-Enlightening Pearl [a mystical pearl said to illuminate and purify the soul].

Having secured the treasure, Eldrin Chen stored it away contentedly. He then inquired further, "I have heard that in recent years, Fellow Daoist expended considerable effort seeking the Fetus-Nurturing Divine Substance [a divine material used to nourish and strengthen nascent life or spiritual foundations]. Presumably, you possess some knowledge regarding such a divine object."

"I am in urgent need of such a treasure at this moment. I beseech you, Fellow Daoist, to offer some guidance."

"Oh?"

Heavenly Feather Path Master [a title for a master of the Heavenly Feather cultivation art] paused for a moment, then after a brief contemplation, smiled and said, "There are indeed a few leads. You may listen to them for now."

Heavenly Feather Immortal began to recount, extending two fingers as he spoke: "Within the surrounding seas, I know of two divine objects."

"The first is the Heavenly Dragon Relic [a sacred relic formed from the remains of a heavenly dragon]."

"The second is the Vast Sea Divine Jade [a piece of divine jade born from the essence of the vast ocean]."

As Heavenly Feather Immortal explained, Eldrin Chen gradually learned the origins of the two treasures.

That Heavenly Dragon Relic was exceedingly miraculous, said to be a sacred relic [a crystallized remains formed from the spiritual essence of an enlightened being] left behind when a Buddha attained final nirvana.

Its origin was rather mysterious. Legend had it that many years ago, within the Heavenly Demon Sea, a True Dragon [a primordial dragon of immense power and purity] took refuge in the Empty Clarity Temple [a temple dedicated to the Buddhist path of emptiness and clarity], transforming into a Vajra Guardian [a powerful, indestructible protector of the Buddhist Dharma] for the Buddhist Sect.

That True Dragon Buddha possessed extraordinary talent, with astonishing comprehension and spiritual roots. After becoming a Buddha, his cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds, reaching the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm [the advanced stage of the Ascendant Immortal cultivation realm] in an extremely short time.

How utterly domineering the True Dragon Clan [the ancient and powerful race of dragon-kind] is! How could they ever tolerate one of their own, a True Dragon [a being of immense power and draconic lineage], converting to the Buddhist Sect [a major spiritual order focused on enlightenment and compassion]?

Approximately several hundred thousand years ago, a Patriarch [a venerable and powerful leader] of the True Dragon race, who had reached the Earth Immortal Realm [a profound stage of immortality and power], exerted immense pressure, demanding the Empty Clarity Temple [a renowned Buddhist monastery] release the True Dragon who had taken refuge there.

Unable to withstand the pressure, the Empty Clarity Temple had no choice but to allow the True Dragon to depart.

Yet, to everyone's astonishment, that True Dragon had become utterly devoted to the Buddhist teachings. At the moment of parting, he refused to renounce the Buddhist Sect, choosing instead to end his own life outside the gates of the Empty Clarity Temple, remaining faithful to his vows.

After that True Dragon Buddha [the dragon who achieved Buddhahood] perished, his physical body dissolved, returning to the heavens. However, his Dragon Bone [the skeletal remains of a dragon, imbued with immense power] transformed into a single, sacred Heavenly Dragon Relic [a holy relic formed from the remains of a celestial dragon].

The Earth Immortal from the Dragon Clan, witnessing the True Dragon's resolute and tragic end, was filled with deep remorse for his own actions. In his grief, he left the sacred Sariras [crystalline relics left behind by enlightened beings] within the halls of the Heavenly Dragon Temple [a temple dedicated to the celestial dragon].

Heavenly Feather Immortal recounted this tale, a bitter smile touching his lips. "That Heavenly Dragon Relic is a treasure of the highest order. If used as nourishment for a nascent life, it would undoubtedly forge a foundation of unparalleled talent."

"Alas, the Empty Clarity Temple, burdened by their perceived failure towards that Buddhist Sect Heavenly Dragon [the dragon who became a celestial being], refuse to part with it. I have sought an audience three times, only to be driven down the mountain on each occasion."

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered with interest, and he asked with a hint of puzzlement, "If they are unwilling to sell it, why mention this object at all? What purpose does it serve?"

"They are unwilling to sell it, yet they are willing to bestow it as a gift."

Heavenly Feather Immortal spoke, his tone laced with a bitter smile: "The Buddhist Sect speaks of predestined affinity [the concept of connections and relationships governed by fate], and emphasizes Karma [the cosmic principle of cause and effect governing actions and their consequences] and the inscrutable workings of destiny."

"They owe a Karma [the cosmic principle of cause and effect governing actions and their consequences] debt to Heavenly Dragon Buddha, and are thus unwilling to sell it."

"However, if someone can stir the resonance of the Heavenly Dragon Relic, proving themselves to be its fated person by destiny's design, they may naturally take the Heavenly Dragon Relic."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen finally understood the helplessness of Heavenly Feather Immortal.

Heavenly Feather Immortal had no affinity with the Heavenly Dragon Relic, and his child shared no such connection either; thus, they could not claim the Heavenly Dragon Relic. This content originates from audio-novel.com (official site). Please respect copyright.