Chapter 1125 : Into the Ancient Star Ruins

"Either..."

Lyra Jiang also spoke: "I shall accompany you."

"There is no need."

Eldrin Chen shook his head, his expression grave as he said: "The peril of the Ancient Star Ruins likely surpasses even that of the Yin-Yang Ruins from before."

"I possess the Yin-Yang Dual Pole Pearl [a mystical orb embodying the opposing yet complementary forces of Yin and Yang]; venturing alone, I can come and go with relative freedom."

"But if you were to accompany me, I could not guarantee your safety."

Speaking to this point, Eldrin Chen's gaze turned towards the vast expanse of sea. "Moreover, we still have a formidable enemy in Crimson Dragon Scion, and the Celestial Sand Sea Region requires your presence to anchor its defenses."

Hearing this, Lyra Jiang had no choice but to relent.

She retrieved the Crimson Flame Seven Immortals Sword Array [a formidable sword formation artifact channeling the power of seven immortal flames] and handed it to Eldrin Chen, saying: "Though you wield the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords, this sword formation is also extraordinary. Keeping it with you may prove useful."

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Eldrin Chen did not decline and accepted the Crimson Flame Seven Immortals Sword Array.

After storing this sword array, he seemed to recall something and spoke, "Since we are journeying into the depths of the starry void, we might as well return to the Purple Realm for a visit."

Hearing this, Lila's eyes brightened as she said, "In that case, many Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for fellow cultivators] in the Purple Realm possess the potential for Ascending to Immortality [the process of transcending mortality to become an immortal]. Would it not be wise to bring a larger quantity of Incense Fire Celestial Silver [a rare metal refined from the power of mortal worship and belief] down to the mortal realm?"

"That is an excellent idea."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement. The Purple Realm had weathered its tribulations and been reborn; many there indeed had the makings of Ascending to Immortality. If they could obtain a substantial amount of Incense Fire Celestial Silver, perhaps several more Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and attained immortality] could emerge.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen mused, "If we return to the Purple Realm, it would be like returning home in glory."

"I shall take a sum of Incense Fire Celestial Silver and a few Dragon-Phoenix Dao-Forging Pill [a legendary pill that reforges the body and soul with the essence of dragon and phoenix] down with me. If a few more Immortal arise from this, it would be no loss."

Upon hearing this, Yvonne the Violet Consort also gave a slight nod of approval.

The Incense Fire Celestial Silver contains the power of mortal worship and belief; consuming it can increase one's chances of becoming an Ascendant Immortal [an immortal who has successfully ascended] by twenty to thirty percent.

The Dragon-Phoenix Dao-Forging Pill can Forging Immortal Physique [a process of tempering the physical body to an immortal-grade foundation] and also grant one a greater possibility of Ascending to Immortality.

Among the many Heaven's Chosen within the Purple Realm, individuals such as the Star Palace Master and the Lord of the Separated Flame Hall originally possessed only a thirty to forty percent chance of Ascending to Immortality [achieving the Immortal Realm]. However, if they were to obtain Incense Fire Celestial Silver [a rare celestial metal that aids in transcending mortal limits], their chances would increase dramatically.

Once they successfully break through, Eldrin Chen would certainly not be at a loss.

After all, this is a debt of gratitude for the gift of the Dao-path itself, a favor not easily repaid.

"The Star Palace Master and the Lord of the Separated Flame Hall are comrades-in-arms from battles fought side by side in years past," he mused.

"If they do not Ascending to Immortality soon, their remaining lifespan will likely be insufficient. It is indeed time for this descent to the mortal realm to offer them support."

With this thought, Eldrin Chen retrieved thirty pieces of Incense Fire Celestial Silver and twenty Dragon-Phoenix Dao-Forging Pill [pills that forge one's foundational Dao-path with the essence of dragon and phoenix] from the Clan Treasury, preparing to take them to the lower realm.

This quantity of Incense Fire Celestial Silver and Dragon-Phoenix Dao-Forging Pill represented the greater part of the Chen Clan's stockpile, accumulated over many years.

Yet Eldrin Chen took them out regardless. For although the Incense Fire Celestial Silver and Dragon-Phoenix Dao-Forging Pill were of staggering value, within the Immortal Realm there were still means to acquire more.

In the mortal dust of the lower realms, however, such Immortal Rank resources simply had no source. Missing this opportunity would make it exceedingly difficult to send such aid down in the future.

He had already decided: a portion of this batch of Incense Fire Celestial Silver and Dragon-Phoenix Dao-Forging Pill would be used to support his old friends in the Purple Realm.

The remainder shall be left for the Chen Immortal Clan [the immortal-level branch of the Chen Clan], to serve as the Immortal Deep-Seated Foundation [a profound and enduring base for a clan's power and legacy] for the Chen Clan. Only a peerless Heaven's Chosen [a title for a cultivator of extraordinary talent and destiny] who has reached the Half-Immortal Realm [a demi-immortal cultivation stage] would be qualified to utilize these two treasures.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen made a trip to the Setting Sun Immortal Market and procured three precious pieces of Immortal Material [rare materials imbued with immortal-grade spiritual essence].

These three pieces of Immortal Material were all of the lower grade Immortal Treasures [objects of immense power used by immortal cultivators]. They were: a translucent, five-colored immortal jade, a skein of silk filled with frigid Qi [the vital energy that flows through all living things], and a piece of Divine Metal [a metal of divine or supreme quality] wreathed in dazzling lightning.

The five-colored jade was named the 'Five Elements Immortal Jade' [an immortal jade containing the balanced essence of the five fundamental elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth]. The silk brimming with cold energy was the 'Lunar Frost Silkworm Silk' [silk spun by a mythical silkworm under the frost of the moon, imbued with profound yin and cold attributes]. The one crackling with lightning was the 'Violet Lightning Divine Metal' [a divine metal forged and tempered within the heart of violet heavenly tribulation lightning].

While there was still time, Eldrin Chen directly used the three Immortal Material to forge Immortal Treasure [powerful enchanted artifacts used by immortal cultivators].

With Eldrin Chen's current level of Mana [spiritual power and cultivation essence], forging Lower Grade Immortal Treasure was no longer difficult. In merely three Jiazi-time [a cycle of sixty years], he had refined them into three Immortal Treasure. The complete novel can be found at audio - novel . com.

They were respectively: a five-colored, Glaze-like immortal pagoda, a long robe shrouded in chilling mist, and a resplendent Immortal Sword [a sword forged for and wielded by immortal cultivators].

"Violet Lightning Tribulation-Slaying Sword, Lunar Frost Calamity-Crossing Robe, Five Elements Ascension Tower."

Gazing upon the three treasures, Eldrin Chen calmly bestowed their names.

These three treasures corresponded to the three attributes of the Five Elements, the Ice Spiritual Root [an innate affinity for ice and cold elemental spiritual energy], and the Thunder Spiritual Root [an innate affinity for lightning and thunder elemental spiritual energy]. They were the Clan-Suppressing Supreme Treasure [a supreme artifact meant to protect and ensure the prosperity of a clan for generations] Eldrin Chen had prepared for the Chen Clan of the Purple Realm.

Slaying Tribulations, Crossing Calamities, Ascendant Immortal [the pinnacle realm of cultivation, transcending mortality to become an immortal]—these were also the hopes Eldrin Chen held for the descendants of the Chen Clan.

With these three Clan-Suppressing Supreme Treasure [supreme artifacts used to protect and ensure the prosperity of a clan], the chances of cultivators from the Purple Realm Chen Clan perishing beneath the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the devastating heavenly lightning trial faced during ascension] when attempting to cross the Immortal Ascension Tribulation [the ultimate trial to ascend from mortality to immortality] would be greatly diminished henceforth.

Unless one possessed a Celestial Immortal Aptitude [a legendary innate constitution granting supreme talent for the immortal path], as long as they were even slightly diligent, their likelihood of successfully passing the Immortal Ascension Tribulation should reach eight or nine out of ten.

"A pity that we did not find any wind-attribute Immortal Material [rare materials of immortal grade used for crafting supreme treasures]," he remarked.

Stowing the three Immortal Treasure [powerful artifacts forged with immortal-grade materials] away with a sweep of his hand, Eldrin Chen shook his head with a trace of regret.

Those with Heavenly Spiritual Root [a supreme-grade spiritual root affinity] or Anomalous Spiritual Root [a rare and unique spiritual root affinity] often have a somewhat weaker Mana [the foundational energy pool and cultivation base] foundation. Without a powerful Immortal Treasure to withstand the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation, hoping to survive it borders on the impossible.

Had they obtained a wind-attribute Immortal Treasure, it would have offered a sliver of hope for Ascending to Immortality [the process of transcending mortality to become an immortal] to future cultivators of the Purple Realm with Wind Spiritual Root [an affinity for the wind element]. Failing to procure one this time left Eldrin Chen with no small measure of disappointment.

Upon hearing this, Lyra Jiang could not help but shake her head with a gentle laugh. "Three Immortal Treasure—you have already gone above and beyond what duty requires."

"That is true," he conceded.

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. In ages past, the various Immortal's Dao Heritage [legacy cultivation arts left by ascended immortals] of the Purple Realm—once their practitioners achieved significant cultivation—would often descend to the mortal realm to bestow clan-suppressing Immortal Treasure upon their own Sect and descendants.

In the past, the Purple Realm was able to withstand the initial assaults of the Calamity Demon God precisely because of the Deep-Seated Foundation [a profound and enduring legacy of power and knowledge] left behind by the Immortal's Dao Heritage.

However, the value of an Immortal Treasure [a supreme enchanted artifact wielded by Immortals] is exceedingly precious. Generally speaking, most Immortal [beings who have ascended to the highest known realm of cultivation] find their resources stretched thin, and at most, they can only leave behind a single clan-protecting Immortal Treasure.

For someone like Eldrin Chen to bestow three such clan-protecting Immortal Treasure at once was truly a rare occurrence.

"Wind-attribute Immortal Material [materials of Immortal grade imbued with the power of wind] are relatively rare, and at this point, there is no time left to search for more."

"Being unable to grant a wind-attribute Immortal Treasure is perhaps a sign that the cultivators of the lower realms with Wind Spiritual Root [an innate affinity for the element of wind] lack sufficient Immortal fortune."

Eldrin Chen sighed softly and said no more on the matter.

As the appointed time was drawing near, Eldrin Chen did not delay any further and immediately set off for the Meteor Sea Region.

Upon arriving outside the Flowing Fire Star Palace, he encountered Skywind the Daoist, who had been waiting for some time.

Seeing Eldrin Chen arrive, Skywind the Daoist could not help but smile and said, "The Void Gate [a portal leading through the void between realms] is about to open. Had you been a month later, you would have had to wait another Millennium [a cycle of one thousand years]."

"Some matters detained me, hence my slight tardiness. I ask for your understanding, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a cultivator on the same path]."

Upon hearing this, Skywind the Daoist [a cultivator who has attained the Daoist realm] fell into thoughtful contemplation and said, "Our journey into the depths of the starry void coincides perfectly with a descent to the lower realm."

"Could it be that Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a cultivator of similar standing] is preparing some treasures to serve as legacies for your orthodox lineage in the lower realm?"

At these words, Eldrin Chen's expression turned somber and silent.

Seeing this, Skywind the Daoist quickly clasped his hands in a gesture of apology. "This old one misspoke."

When Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and ascended to immortality] leave treasures for their orthodox lineages in the lower realms, they are invariably exceedingly cautious.

After all, Immortal Treasure [a treasure forged or used by an Immortal] are treasures of extraordinary value. If such actions were to attract the covetous gaze of other Immortal, it could instead bring calamity upon myself's homeland and orthodox lineage. Find thousands of chapters at audio-novel dot com.