Chapter 1113 : The Path of Frost and Soul

After distributing the Heavenly Heart Jade [a rare jade that harmonizes the heart and mind for cultivation] and the Enlightenment Tea [a spiritual tea that aids in achieving profound insights], a significant weight finally lifted from Eldrin Chen's heart.

In the time that followed, he ventured out no more, dedicating himself entirely to secluded cultivation upon Verdant Chariot Mountain.

After roughly eight hundred years had passed, Lila lived up to all expectations, successfully comprehending the complete Frost Soul Law Power [the profound power derived from the Law of Frost and Soul].

Once Lila had grasped the Frost Soul Law [a supreme law governing frost and the essence of the soul], Eldrin Chen sought her out with great joy, saying, "Having now mastered the Frost Soul Law, your path to breaking through to the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of Celestial Immortals] is assured."

A smile touched Lila's lips, yet it was tinged with a hint of regret as she replied, "With this breakthrough, a certain clarity has dawned upon me."

"Forging both the Frost Soul Immortal Body [an immortal physique aligned with frost and soul essence] and mastering the Frost Soul Law represents walking my chosen path to its very end."

"To attempt Cultivating Dao Fruit [the profound art of nurturing a Dao Fruit, the ultimate crystallization of one's cultivation path] now... I feel something is lacking. Perhaps my foundation is insufficient, lacking the innate aptitude to establish a Great Luo Foundation [the supreme, unshakable foundation of the Great Luo realm]."

"Alas."

Eldrin Chen sighed softly but offered words of comfort. "Resources within the Purple Realm are scarce, and those suited for an Ice Spiritual Root [a spiritual root affinity aligned with the ice element] are rarer still."

"Yet the Immortal Realm holds treasures beyond counting. There will surely be a supreme treasure capable of mending the flaws in your foundation." Access the full story on audio-novel[dot]com.

Lila shook her head, then smiled bitterly and said, "A treasure capable of forging a Great Luo Foundation [the supreme foundational realm for cultivators] must be of inestimable value. With our current strength, I fear it is beyond our reach."

"Enough. This matter cannot be forced. I shall first Ascend to Immortality [achieve the Immortal Realm], and take each step as it comes in the future."

Eldrin Chen wished to persuade her further, but he understood Lila's resolve was firm. In the end, he suppressed the thought.

Forging a Great Luo Foundation was no simple feat. Eldrin Chen and Lyra Jiang possessed heaven-defying talent, and Verdant Consort's aptitude ranked within the top five in the annals of the Purple Realm [a major realm in the cultivation world]. Only thus could they achieve the Great Luo Foundation.

Although Lila also possessed a peerless Immortal Grace [a constitution of exceptional purity and potential], crossing this threshold would still be difficult for her.

Eldrin Chen knew that with his current capabilities, he was utterly powerless to scheme for such a thing on her behalf. He could only wait until he himself broke through to the realm of a Great Power, or even the Great Luo Realm [the realm beyond Immortal Ascension], before making plans.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen took out two treasures. One was a Spirit Talisman [a talisman imbued with spiritual power], the second was a Treasure Seal [a seal-shaped magical artifact] forged from crystalline ice.

Both treasures emanated a chilling Law Power [power derived from comprehending a fundamental law of the universe], clearly rare and precious artifacts of the Immortal path.

After producing the two treasures, Eldrin Chen directly handed them to Lila and said, "These are Tribulation Transcendence Treasures [artifacts specifically designed to aid in surviving heavenly tribulations] I sought for you. Refine and master these two artifacts, and it should be sufficient for you to pass the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the trial of heavenly lightning faced during ascension]."

"An Immortal Talisman, an Immortal Treasure [a treasure forged or used by true Immortals]!"

Lila took the two treasures, her eyes gleaming with a sharp light.

Among these two supreme treasures, the immortal talisman was named the 'Nine Condensing Cold Light Talisman'. It could unleash the Immortal Dao Divine Ability 'Nine Condensing Cold Light Thorn' [a divine ability that condenses frigid light into piercing thorns], which could be used not only to attack powerful foes but also to withstand the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the celestial lightning tribulation that tests cultivators seeking ascension].

The crystalline Treasure Seal was named the 'Ice Crystal Glazed Seal'. It could release the protective Divine Ability 'Ice Crystal Glazed Shield' [a defensive ability that manifests a shield of glazed ice crystals]. Its material was exceptionally sturdy, making it a superior treasure for resisting the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation.

Most importantly, both of these Immortal Treasure [artifacts of immortal grade] were of the Ice Attribute [aligned with the elemental power of ice]. In Lila's hands, they could unleash their full power, making them the most perfectly suited treasures for her.

One could say that with these two treasures, Lila's confidence in overcoming the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation had reached ninety-nine out of one hundred.

Thinking of this, she could not help but steal a kiss on Eldrin Chen's cheek, exclaiming with delight, "Thank you, Husband."

Having succeeded in her sneak attack, Lila quickly scampered back into her Cultivation Cave [a secluded cavern used for meditation and cultivation] with a giggle, beginning to refine and attune herself to the immortal talisman and the Immortal Treasure.

Eldrin Chen watched her departing figure and could only shake his head with a wry smile.

"That mischievous girl."

Thirty years later, Lila successfully completed the refinement of the Immortal Treasure and the immortal talisman. After a brief period of consolidation, she began to face the Immortal Ascension Tribulation [the ultimate heavenly trial to ascend to immortality].

The facts proved that her Immortal Ascension Tribulation [the heavenly trial to ascend to immortality], undertaken with a Celestial Immortal Foundation [a foundation for becoming a Celestial Immortal], was indeed far more formidable than anticipated.

Fortunately, she was shielded by her three treasures—the Frost Soul Chilling Radiance Sword, the Nine Condensing Cold Light Talisman [a talisman that condenses frigid light], and the Ice Crystal Glazed Seal [a seal forged from glacial crystal and glaze]—so her passage through the Immortal Ascension Tribulation was perilous yet ultimately without true disaster.

When the final bolt of Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the thunderous phase of the ascension trial] was deflected by the Ice Crystal Glazed Seal, two strands of Source Immortal Qi [the primordial energy of immortality] descended from the Firmament [the vault of heaven], signifying Lila's successful transcendence of the tribulation.

After her successful ascension, Lila began seclusion to consolidate her newfound cultivation.

Eldrin Chen resumed his customary cultivation routine. In his daily leisure, he delved into the arts of alchemy, formation tools, and talismans, or used his Lifebound Immortal Treasure [a treasure bound to one's life and soul] to refine and temper his Immortal Essence [the purified energy core of an immortal].

Thus, two Millennium [a span of one thousand years] passed. Nurtured by the feedback from his five Lifebound Immortal Treasure, Eldrin Chen's Immortal Essence underwent a qualitative transformation, finally reaching the grade of the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm. Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio-novel-dot-com.

At this stage, Eldrin Chen's final shortcoming had been mended. Now, both the purity and the profound depth of his Immortal Essence had reached a level comparable to an immortal at the Ascendant Immortal Eighth or Ninth Layer.

Furthermore, with the triple reserve of Immortal Essence stored within the Flood Water Azure Lotus Platform [a platform artifact resembling an azure lotus upon surging waters], the sheer volume of Eldrin Chen's Immortal Essence rivaled even that of a Half-Step Earth Immortal.

Not long after Eldrin Chen's Immortal Essence breakthrough, Yvonne the Violet Consort finally emerged from her own prolonged seclusion.

From this closed-door cultivation, she had comprehended the Violet Flame Law [the Dao principle of Violet Flame], forging for herself the rare Celestial Immortal Aptitude [a constitution granting the potential for Celestial Immortality] that simultaneously cultivates both an Immortal Physique [a body tempered for immortality] and the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles of the universe].

Her foundational aptitude was slightly inferior, by about half a measure, compared to Lila. Naturally, she also had no hope of Cultivating Dao Fruit [the profound art of nurturing a Dao Fruit, the seed of one's ultimate path] and was preparing to undergo the Immortal Ascension Tribulation [the heavenly trial one must pass to ascend from mortality to immortality].

For this, Eldrin Chen had long been prepared. He entrusted the Fire Feather Immortal Robe to Yvonne the Violet Consort and, using the fire feathers of the Crimson Flame Roc, forged for her an Immortal Treasure [a treasure of immortal grade, vastly superior to ordinary magical artifacts] named the 'Crimson Feather Divine Fire Fan'.

Coupled with her own personally refined Lifebound Immortal Treasure [an immortal treasure bound to one's life force and soul] 'Violet Flame Void-Skipping Mirror', this Immortal Ascension Tribulation for Yvonne the Violet Consort also passed, albeit with some thrilling moments but ultimately without true peril.

The successive ascensions of two wives through the Immortal Ascension Tribulation were joyous occasions of monumental significance for the Chen Clan.

On this day, after Yvonne the Violet Consort had consolidated her cultivation base, Eldrin Chen summoned all the Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality, a major realm beyond the mortal stages] of the Chen Clan to the Grand Hall.

"Aurora the Frost-Souled and Violet Consort, the Immortal Maiden Ascending to Immortality [successfully transcending mortality to become immortals]—this is truly a grand celebration for our Verdant Chariot Mountain," one voice remarked.

Within the Grand Hall, the gathered Immortal all wore smiles of genuine pleasure.

Eldrin Chen surveyed the assembly, and a smile naturally graced his own features.

The number of Immortal present in the Grand Hall was now considerable. Naturally, Eldrin Chen stood at the forefront. Beyond him were four female immortals: Lyra Jiang, Verdant Consort, Yvonne the Violet Consort, and Lila.

Adding the two Guest Elder [esteemed elders affiliated but not born into the clan], Master of the Drifting Snow Palace and Ancestor Black Tortoise, along with the clan's guardian immortal spirit, Separated Flame Phoenix, the Chen Clan now boasted a full eight Immortal.

If one also counts Nyssa Qu who remained at the Glazed Sea, then the Chen Clan already boasts a full nine Immortal [beings who have ascended to the immortal realm].

"A single clan, nine Immortals."

Eldrin Chen gazed upon the assembled clan members, his heart a turbulent mix of joy and concern.

The joy stemmed from the fact that the Chen Clan now possessed nine Immortals, including two whose combat prowess rivaled the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm. This strength was sufficient to establish them as the undisputed hegemon of the Crimson Dragon Sea, their power now subtly eclipsing even that of the Crimson Dragon Clan.

The concern, however, was that the clan had produced nine Immortals in such a short span of time, and their cultivation resources were beginning to strain under the demand.

For now, the Starlight Glazed Realm and the Purifying Bamboo [a supreme-grade spiritual plant that purifies and transforms energy] converting Immortal Spirit Qi [the dense spiritual energy of the immortal realms] could still sustain their cultivation. Yet, if the number of Immortals continued to grow, even the Starlight Glazed Realm would likely prove insufficient.

The supply of Immortal Spirit Qi was less of an immediate worry. The Purifying Bamboo, being a Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Root [a top-tier spiritual plant of heaven-defying quality], would elevate the spiritual energy of Verdant Chariot Mountain to the level of a Supreme Grade Immortal Vein [a peak-grade immortal energy source] within ten thousand years.

By that time, the spiritual energy of Verdant Chariot Mountain would be ample enough to support the cultivation of nearly one hundred Immortals. Therefore, a shortage of Immortal Spirit Qi was not the primary concern. For more chapters, visit audio—novel.com for the complete novel.