Chapter 1056 : The Limit of Divine Pearls

The fetus had absorbed thirty Vast Sea Divine Pearl [a legendary pearl containing the essence of the vast sea] in total and seemed to let out a tiny, satisfied burp, having nearly reached its absolute limit.

Yet, Glazed Divine Lord [a title for a powerful immortal lord] was unwilling to relent. She produced the final six pearls and began refining them into the child.

This time, however, Glazed Divine Lord expended great effort over many days, managing to fuse only three more pearls before the process ground to a complete halt; no more could be absorbed.

"Thirty-three Sea-Calmer Divine Pearl [a divine pearl with the power to calm the seas]," she stated.

Finally, Glazed Divine Lord spoke, her expression a complex mix of profound delight and a tinge of regret.

As if guided by a sudden intuition, she handed the remaining three Sea-Calmer Divine Pearl to Eldrin Chen and said, "Thirty-three Sea-Calmer Divine Pearl. With such innate talent, this child would rank among the very pinnacle even within the realm of Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the Golden Immortal stage, a supreme level of cultivation]."

"These thirty-three divine pearls are like the Thirty-Threefold Heaven [the legendary thirty-three layered heavens]. Relying on them as a protective Spiritual Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact], this child could dominate the battlefield with peerless might, even after attaining the Great Encompassing Golden Immortal realm."

"Yet, it ultimately falls short by three pearls. It has not reached the ultimate, perfect limit of the Sea-Calmer Divine Pearl."

Eldrin Chen listened quietly to Glazed Divine Lord's words, a dawning comprehension settling within his heart.

Had it fused all thirty-six Vast Sea Divine Pearl, this child's foundational nature would have been world-shaking, born with the innate potential of a Path Ancestor Immortal Sage Potential [the potential to become a Path Ancestor, a supreme being who defines a cosmic principle]. The story continues at www . audio-novel.com.

Yet where is the Path Ancestor Immortal Sage [a supreme being who has comprehended the fundamental laws of existence and attained immortality] so easily achieved? The Heavenly Path [the cosmic order and natural law governing all existence] does not permit one to be born with such innate potential.

For this child to refine these final three Vast Sea Divine Pearl [divine treasures containing the essence of the boundless ocean, used to solidify one's foundation] and complete his foundational roots and latent potential, he must later face a dreadful Kalpa Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial that tests a cultivator's very existence].

Should he successfully transcend that Kalpa Tribulation, he would naturally mend his foundational flaws and even hold the possibility of reaching the Path Ancestor Immortal Sage realm.

But should he fail to pass through it, he would inevitably be reduced to ashes beneath the Kalpa Tribulation, beyond the salvation of even a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a legendary immortal who has achieved perfect unity with the cosmos].

"A tribulation!"

Eldrin Chen let out a sigh, storing away the three Vast Sea Divine Pearl. With unwavering resolve in his eyes, he declared, "One born with extraordinary gifts naturally bears a Destiny [the preordained fate or grand purpose of an individual] far beyond the ordinary."

"I believe my child can cleave through thorns and brambles, vanquish all foes, and thereby complete his foundational roots."

Upon hearing this, the Glazed Divine Lord [a title for a powerful deity associated with clarity and purity] nodded slightly. "This child was born with the Great Encompassing Potential [a legendary innate constitution signifying boundless capacity for growth], his origin no weaker than that of a top-tier Innate Heavenly God Being [a divine being born from the essence of heaven and earth, possessing immense innate power]."

"To prevent others from coveting him, it is best to seal a portion of the Vast Sea Divine Pearl's power. They should not be used lightly except in moments of absolute necessity."

"Agreed," Eldrin Chen nodded, replying courteously, "I trouble you, Senior."

Seeing this, Glazed Divine Lord [a title for a powerful immortal] immediately channeled the power of his Immortal Essence [the foundational energy of an immortal] and sealed away fifteen of the Vast Sea Divine Pearl [divine pearls containing the power of the vast sea].

The remaining eighteen Vast Sea Divine Pearl could manifest the latent potential of a Celestial Immortal [a high-level immortal realm] and would also serve as supreme protective treasures for the child on its cultivation path.

With these eighteen Vast Sea Divine Pearl guarding its body, the child's strength would likely be considered nearly invincible among its peers until it broke through to the Earth Immortal [an immortal realm tied to the earth's energy] realm.

Moreover, in a moment of true life-or-death crisis, the restrictions left by the Glazed Divine Lord would loosen. With all thirty-three Sea-Calmer Divine Pearl [divine pearls with the power to calm the seas] unleashed together, its combat power would likely rival that of Eldrin Chen at the same cultivation level.

It must be understood that Eldrin Chen's foundational potential was unprecedented, capable of suppressing cultivators at the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm [a high stage of the Ascendant Immortal realm] while he himself was only at the Early Ascendant Immortal Realm [the initial stage of the Ascendant Immortal realm], and all without relying on external aids.

Such formidable strength might well be unmatched within the entire Vast Azure Immortal Domain [a vast realm of immortals].

That this child, relying solely on its Companion Spiritual Treasure [a spiritual treasure that grows and evolves with its master], could possess such power was a testament to its astonishing nature.

Of course, although these Sea-Calmer Divine Pearl were Spiritual Treasure [enchanted artifacts used by cultivators] bound to its life, mastering them completely would be no easy feat.

To simultaneously command all thirty-three Sea-Calmer Divine Pearl would require not only individually refining and controlling each one but also continuously tempering them through dedicated cultivation.

Returning to the main thread, the Glazed Divine Lord felt a slight wave of relief wash over him now that this matter had reached its conclusion.

She then turned her gaze towards Nyssa Qu and addressed the two Mortal Path [a profound cultivation art focused on the mortal realm]: "This child will need another millennium before entering the world. For the safety of mother and child until then, it would be best if you remained within the Glazed Blessed Land."

"But..."

Eldrin Chen's expression flickered with hesitation. After a moment, he drew a deep breath.

He knew staying in the Glazed Blessed Land was the safer choice. Yet, his four other wives awaited him at Green Chariot Mountain, and he could not possibly abandon them.

Furthermore, the thought of leaving Nyssa Qu alone in the Glazed Blessed Land while she carried their child filled Eldrin Chen with unease.

After weighing his options, he finally shook his head. "Set your hearts at ease. I am more than capable of ensuring their safety." The story continues at audio-novel . com.

"You..."

The Glazed Divine Lord [a title for a powerful immortal lord] frowned slightly. Seeing the resolute, supportive look on Nyssa Qu's face—a wife determined to follow her husband's lead—she could only offer a wry, helpless smile.

With a sigh of resignation, she conceded, "Since your minds are made up, you may go."

As she spoke, the Glazed Divine Lord reached into her robes and withdrew a single jade pendant.

This jade pendant shimmered with Seven-Colored Immortal Light [a radiant, multi-hued light signifying profound spiritual power], clearly no ordinary object.

Glazed Divine Lord [a title for a powerful immortal lord] handed the items to the pair and then spoke: "This is a Body-Protecting Immortal Talisman [a protective charm forged by an immortal] I crafted. In a critical moment, it can withstand an attack from an Earth Immortal [a powerful immortal whose power is anchored to the earth]."

"If you encounter a formidable foe, you may use this. Most ordinary Earth Immortal would likely not dare to assault you upon seeing it."

Eldrin Chen gazed at the pendant, then hung it around Nyssa Qu's neck before speaking: "We thank you, Senior, for this generous gift. This kindness, we juniors will surely remember in our hearts."

"Remembering it is enough."

"Remember this: after the child is born, send Nyssa back. I must still assist her in transforming into a Nine-Colored Immortal Clam [a mythical clam of immense spiritual potency]."

Before their departure, Glazed Divine Lord gave repeated admonitions, finally watching as the two figures departed.

After they had left, the three Elder [senior members of an organization], Sun Consort and Moon Consort, approached.

Moon Consort gazed in the direction the pair had vanished and sighed: "For a first meeting, our Patriarch [the revered leader of a clan or sect] was willing to bestow such a precious gift. Those two truly have exceptional fortune."

"Alas!"

Glazed Divine Lord shook her head, a faint sigh coloring her expression. "Over twenty million years ago, I offered thirty-six Sea-Calmer Divine Pearl [divine pearls said to have the power to calm the seas], and the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven [a celestial realm of profound mysteries] aided me in surviving three Path Tribulation [cosmic trials that test a cultivator's mastery of their chosen Dao]."

"As the saying goes, fate's favor is divided into three parts and then exhausted. The peril of this fourth Path Tribulation [cosmic trial that tests a cultivator's mastery of their chosen Dao] is of an entirely different order of magnitude."

"That lord has made his stance clear: unless I am willing to become his consort, he will not risk entering the tribulation to aid me. Naturally, I must make other preparations."

"How despicable!"

Upon hearing this, Sun Consort [a title for a celestial consort associated with the sun] could not help but let a chill flash in her eyes.

The other two Elder [senior members of an organization, often a sect or clan] also wore expressions of deep concern upon hearing this.

They knew their own situation best. Glazed Divine Lord possessed the aptitude of a Celestial Immortal [an immortal who has ascended to a celestial state of being]. If she could survive this fourth Path Tribulation [cosmic trial], she would have a significant chance of breaking through to the Celestial Immortal Realm [the realm of celestial immortals]. Even if she failed that ultimate step, she would almost certainly achieve the state of a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator who has partially transcended mortality but not fully ascended].

Whether it was the full Celestial Immortal Realm [the realm of celestial immortals] or the Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator who has partially transcended mortality], either breakthrough would be a momentous event. Once achieved, she would undoubtedly become one of the most pivotal figures in the entire Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and mystical sea region].

It was hardly surprising that some within the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven [a celestial realm of profound mysteries] would be unwilling to witness her ascension.

Yet what they could never have anticipated was the demand from the Lord of Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven [the ruler of that celestial realm]: that Glazed Qu must agree to become his consort before he would deign to aid her through this Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial].

The Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven has made a shrewd calculation. Should they succeed, they would not only gain the fertile Glazed Sea, but also add another Celestial Immortal Great Power [a supreme cultivator who has ascended to the Celestial Immortal Realm] to their ranks.

However, Glazed Divine Lord is proud and ambitious, her sights already set on the Celestial Immortal Realm [the realm of true celestial beings]. A mere position as Lord of Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven is insufficient to make her willingly become a concubine.

With this thought, Glazed Divine Lord stood atop the Heavenly Vault, her gaze fixed on the direction the two had departed. After a long silence, she murmured, "The Path Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial that reshapes the cosmos] occurs only once in tens of millions of years. The next one is but a little over a million years away."

"That Eldrin Chen possesses Extraordinary talent, and his child bears the Great Encompassing Potential [a legendary physique with the potential to encompass all creation]. A million years may be enough for them to mature."

"I hope this favor will be enough to help me survive the coming Path Tribulation and glimpse the Celestial Immortal Realm." Join our community of readers at audio-novel dot com.