Chapter 1076 : The Forging of Celestial Blades

He settled his mind to delve into the study of the power of Path Principles [the fundamental laws and patterns that govern cultivation and reality], seeking to deduce the path for his own Lifebound Immortal Treasure [a cultivator's personally forged and soul-bound magical artifact]. His goal was to elevate the Celestial Abyss Twin Swords to the rank of a High-Grade Immortal Treasure [a top-tier magical artifact of immense power].

Thus, time flowed swiftly by, and in the blink of an eye, several hundred years had passed.

On this day, Eldrin Chen emerged from his Seclusion Chamber [a specially prepared room for deep, undisturbed meditation and cultivation] and made his way to the Green Chariot Mountain Great Hall.

Within that Great Hall, a white-haired elder had been waiting for some time. This person was none other than the Six Stars Immortal.

"I apologize for keeping my esteemed in-law waiting."

Eldrin Chen strode in, offering a slight bow with a warm smile.

The Six Stars Immortal did not speak immediately. He studied Eldrin Chen carefully, his expression growing solemn. "Several centuries have passed since we last met," he said, "and now I find I can no longer see through you."

"You flatter me."

Eldrin Chen then stepped forward and sat down cross-legged. He casually poured a cup of tea for the Six Stars Immortal before his smile faded and his tone turned serious. "Regarding the matter I entrusted to you in my letter, I wonder..."

"My own clan's reserves were not plentiful," the elder replied. "I had to make a special trip to a friendly family to gather enough." Find thousands of chapters at audio-novel .c om.

"Everything is here."

Six Stars Immortal casually produced a Spatial Spiritual Treasure [a magical item that can store objects in a separate dimensional space] and handed it to Eldrin Chen.

Eldrin Chen swept his divine sense [a cultivator's spiritual perception] across it and immediately discovered it was filled to the brim with Five Elements Immortal Energy [a potent, purified spiritual energy embodying the five fundamental elements], a smile of satisfaction gracing his features.

Not long before, Eldrin Chen had successfully deduced the method to elevate his Celestial Abyss Twin Swords to the Upper Grade Immortal Rank [the highest tier of immortal-grade treasures].

However, advancing an Immortal Treasure [a weapon or artifact of immense power used by immortals] required not only the proper formation patterns and refinement techniques but also a vast quantity of Five Elements Essence [a refined spiritual essence containing the power of the five elements]. Thus, he had entrusted Six Stars Immortal with the task of procuring this material for him.

The Spatial Spiritual Treasure contained over twenty trillion units of Five Elements Immortal Energy, a staggering amount that Six Stars Immortal had only managed to gather by visiting several Immortal Clan [powerful families whose members have achieved immortality].

At this thought, Eldrin Chen handed a sum of Immortal Source [the foundational energy source for immortal cultivation] to Six Stars Immortal and sighed, "My gains within the Crimson Sun Blessed Land [a realm of profound fortune and cultivation resources] were considerable."

"Yet now, the treasures upon my person are nearly exhausted."

Six Stars Immortal nodded in understanding at these words.

Although Eldrin Chen had reaped immense rewards back then, his most precious acquisitions—the Heaven-Mending Herb [a legendary herb said to possess world-mending properties] and the Dragon-Patterned Black Gold Cauldron [a cauldron forged from rare black gold and inscribed with dragon patterns]—were not suitable for sale.

Because treasures of this caliber are far too precious, they simply cannot be measured by the value of Immortal Source or Incense Offering Celestial Silver.

Unless offered an item of equivalent worth, Eldrin Chen would be loath to part with them, even at a multiple of their price.

Although the remaining treasures were not few, Eldrin Chen had traded for the Sun, Moon, and Star divine pearls, as well as several other treasures and Fetus-Nurturing Divine Substance.

Coupled with the consumption from his cultivation over the years, his reserves were now nearly depleted.

Items like the Crimson Flame Divine Spear, the Netherweave Sword Embryo, the three Longevity Pill, and even the many Immortal Pill he had refined had been sold off one by one, leaving him with almost nothing.

Now, after purchasing this large batch of Five Elements Essence, Eldrin Chen's supply of Immortal Essence could truly be said to be nearly exhausted.

Six Stars Immortal had long anticipated Eldrin Chen's predicament. With a faint smile, he said, "Since funds are low, would you care to join forces with me and challenge that Crimson Dragon Child?"

"It's not that simple,"

Eldrin Chen's gaze flickered slightly before he shook his head. "The Crimson Dragon Child struck first. He has already deployed a High-Grade Immortal Formation upon Immortal Ore Island."

"Even a Patriarch at the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm would not be confident of subduing him, let alone the two of us."

Seeing this, Six Stars Immortal could not help but sigh, "Now that the Divine Spirit Lineage and the Demon Race jointly occupy Immortal Ore Island, it is indeed difficult for you and me to enter the fray."

While Six Stars Immortal was preoccupied with thoughts of the immortal mine, Eldrin Chen remained quite composed.

Currently, the Chen Clan on Green Chariot Island was just beginning to establish itself. After several centuries of development, the number of cultivators possessing a Spiritual Root [the innate spiritual foundation that determines one's cultivation potential] had only reached a few tens of thousands. Stability was still the paramount principle for everything.

Eldrin Chen's own ascension to immortality was also relatively recent. The immediate priority was to consolidate his cultivation base and successfully forge an Upper-Grade Immortal Sword [a supreme-grade sword imbued with immortal power].

Six Stars Immortal seemed to grasp Eldrin Chen's perspective, yet he proceeded to ask, "I heard you sent the Third Son and Longsha away from Green Chariot Island?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's gaze sharpened slightly, understanding that this was a veiled reprimand. He could only reply, "Not long ago, the Third Son achieved a breakthrough into the Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, a major realm of power]. I allowed him to venture out and gain experience." Read, share, and discuss at audio-novel dot com.

"But for their first journey beyond the mountain, how could you let them wander alone!"

Six Stars Immortal's expression shifted, a flicker of anger appearing between his brows.

Witnessing this, Eldrin Chen let out a soft sigh. He poured a cup of immortal wine for Six Stars Immortal and said, "Elder Brother, you too transcended tribulations to become immortal. You should understand the hardships of the cultivation path."

"To attain immortality, talent alone is insufficient. Possessing immortal aptitude does not guarantee one will ascend."

"The keenest edge is honed through grinding; the sweetest plum fragrance emerges from bitter cold."

"In the end, these two children must still weather the storms and tread their own path of cultivation if they are to transcend tribulations and ascend to immortality."

Listening to Eldrin Chen's earnest words, Six Stars Immortal [an immortal who has transcended six heavenly tribulations]'s expression shifted repeatedly.

He naturally understood Eldrin Chen's point, yet as a father, he could not help but wish to give his children the very best and was loath to let them face danger.

In doing so, while the children were sheltered, they had also, without realizing it, lost their own sharpness and formidable edge.

It was like a treasured sword—if its blade is never honed and sharpened, how can it ever cleave through thorns and brambles?

"Alas."

Six Stars Immortal let out a soft sigh, then spoke: "I have been domineering my entire life, yet I alone cannot harden my heart when it comes to my children."

"All these years, I have painstakingly arranged everything for them, yet I have, without realizing it, done them harm."

"Had I let them forge their own path, perhaps they would have already achieved immortality by now."

Eldrin Chen remained silent. The Six Stars Immortal had six sons and one daughter, each one an Immortal Descendant [a person born with the bloodline of an immortal, granting them immense innate talent]. Reaching the Primordial Spirit 9th Tier [the ninth and final stage of the Primordial Spirit realm] was effortless for them, yet not a single one had managed to ascend to immortality, not even attaining the Demigod [a half-step between mortal and immortal, a quasi-immortal state] realm.

The Karma [the cosmic principle of cause and effect governing fate and retribution] behind this was likely also connected to the Six Stars Immortal's own excessive indulgence.

Unconditional affection alone can only ruin a child.

It was precisely for this reason that Eldrin Chen would only bestow a few treasures upon his own children, then leave the entire world for them to face on their own.

Only by personally experiencing, comprehending, and tasting the truest essence of the world could one understand what cultivation truly is, and what it means to cultivate the heart.

"Enough, enough. Perhaps you are right."

The Six Stars Immortal sighed and did not dwell on the matter further.

He stood up to take his leave. Just before departing, he seemed to remember something and said, "I heard you were seeking to purchase Immortal Grade Primordial Solar Fruit [a supreme-grade spiritual fruit containing the pure essence of the primordial sun] and Pure Lunar Flower [a spiritual herb imbued with the pristine essence of the moon]. I have made inquiries on your behalf."

"During the expedition to the Crimson Sun Blessed Land [a mystical land of profound yang energy], many obtained Pure Lunar Flower and Primordial Solar Fruit [a spiritual fruit containing primordial solar essence], though most have already been refined into elixirs."

"The Liu Clan of Lingering Sun Sea [a prominent cultivation clan residing by the Sea of the Lingering Sun] still has a few plants in their possession. However, you will need to go there in person."

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes gleamed faintly, and he immediately cupped his hands in a respectful salute. "Thank you for your trouble."

"It was nothing."

Six Stars Immortal shook his head and promptly departed from Green Chariot Mountain.

After seeing off Six Stars Immortal, Eldrin Chen suppressed the urgency in his heart and did not immediately set off for Lingering Sun Sea to seek the Primordial Solar Fruit.

This was because Exquisite Jiang and Verdant Consort, who were nurturing the unborn child, had been doing so for over two thousand years. The child was expected to be born within the next millennium.

During this period, Verdant Consort and Exquisite Jiang were in a very weakened state. To avoid severe depletion of their vitality, they could not afford to expend their Immortal Essence [the foundational life force of an immortal] excessively.

Therefore, Eldrin Chen had to remain at Green Chariot Mountain to stand guard, preventing any potential surprise attack by Crimson Dragon Child. For the best reading experience, visit audio-novel-dot-com.