Chapter 1143 : The Forging of a Divine Sovereign

"An existence born primarily from the Eastern Sovereign's True Spirit [the indestructible spiritual core of a powerful being], fused with the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles of reality] and Dao Fruit [the ultimate achievement of a cultivator's path] of Senior Gravetender, and nourished by the Remnant Soul [the lingering spiritual essence] of a Divine Spirit."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, then sighed after a moment. "Then we shall still call you the Eastern Sovereign."

"Agreed."

The Eastern Sovereign gave a slight nod, accepting Eldrin Chen's proposal.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen also nodded, feeling an inexplicable sense of kinship towards the Eastern Sovereign.

The Eastern Sovereign before them was an extraordinary being. He had inherited the indestructible True Spirit and the Eastern Sovereign Indestructible Body [a physique of legendary resilience] from Qiyuan Chen, and had also received power from the Remnant Soul of an Innate Divine Spirit [a primordial divine entity].

Furthermore, with the Eastern Sovereign Bell as his companion treasure, Solar Divine Gold [a mythical metal imbued with solar essence] as nourishment, the Nine Heavens Immortal Formation [a celestial-grade array] as the crucible, and the Underground Fire Vein [a subterranean river of spiritual fire] of the Purple Realm as the flame, he was ultimately forged into a Heaven-and-Earth-born Divine Spirit.

Yes, the Eastern Sovereign before them was a Divine Spirit born of heaven and earth.

The tribulation-defying Eastern Sovereign Indestructible Body, the indestructible Remnant Soul of the Innate Divine Spirit, and the lifetime's accumulation of Dao Fruit and comprehension of Laws of the Dao contained within the Eastern Sovereign Bell by Gravetender.

To this was added the Solar Divine Gold, the Nine Heavens Immortal Formation laid by Eldrin Chen, the endless nurturing Fire Essence Power [the concentrated power of fire element] of the Purple Realm, and that single strand of Primordial Essence [the purest form of foundational energy] from ages past. All these factors ultimately coalesced to make the Eastern Sovereign a Heaven-and-Earth-born Divine Spirit. Find this and other novels at audio-novel dot com.

After ten thousand years of transformation, Eastern Sovereign's Immortal Physique has evolved into the legendary Indestructible Golden Body [a supreme physical form said to be unbreakable and eternal]. His companion treasure, the Eastern Sovereign Bell, has further metamorphosed into a resplendent golden bell of Supreme Yang [the ultimate principle of pure, unadulterated solar energy].

Furthermore, a Solar Law [a fundamental cosmic principle governing the sun and solar power] has already begun to gestate within Him, even coalescing into a nascent, illusory Dao Fruit [the ultimate fruit of one's cultivation path, representing the pinnacle of comprehension and power].

Once this Dao Fruit fully ripens, Eastern Sovereign will be able to forge a peerless foundation. The gap between Him and a true Innate Divine Spirit [a deity born from the primordial chaos with innate divinity] would then be narrowed to a single, final barrier: the Primordial Indestructible Spirit Light [the primordial, unbreakable light of spirit that defines a true innate deity's core essence].

"An Indestructible Golden Body, the companion treasure Eastern Sovereign Bell, augmented by the Supreme Yang Law Power [the power derived from comprehending and wielding a fundamental cosmic Law]."

"Only the final step remains—to fully condense the Dao Fruit—and then you may emerge into the world."

Eldrin Chen murmured these thoughts inwardly, his expression grave as he asked aloud, "Your emergence is imminent. Is there any assistance I can provide?"

Eastern Sovereign pondered for a long moment before finally speaking. "Through a confluence of serendipitous encounters, my latent potential now approaches that of an Innate Divine Spirit."

"Though I may not rival those deities who are born with the power of a Heaven Immortal [an immortal who has ascended to the celestial realm], I can still forge a Great Luo Foundation [the supreme foundational state, named after the Great Luo Heaven, the highest realm]. Upon my emergence, I shall directly Ascending to Immortality [transcend mortality and achieve immortal status]."

"However, the inherent rank and capacity of the Purple Realm [the current world or plane of existence] is limited. To successfully nurture a deity with a Great Luo Foundation... the realm still falls far short."

Eldrin Chen nodded in understanding, then inquired, "For you to be born, by how much must the world's spiritual energy [the vital energy that permeates the world, used for cultivation] increase?"

Eastern Sovereign shook his head, a wry smile gracing his lips. "Unless the World's Primordial Qi [the foundational energy from which the cosmos was born] within the Purple Realm surges severalfold, I cannot condense my Dao Fruit [the ultimate crystallization of one's cultivation path, a prerequisite for true immortality]."

"I understand,"

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod before speaking. "Focus on nurturing your essence in peace. Should a great upheaval in heaven and earth occur in the coming days, you may then choose the opportune moment to emerge into the world."

After bidding farewell to the Eastern Sovereign, Eldrin Chen returned to the summit of Verdant Chariot Mountain. There, he found the clan's high-ranking members had already been waiting for him for some time.

Within the Grand Hall of Verdant Chariot Mountain, the family's Nascent Soul Dao Lord [cultivators who have formed their Nascent Soul, a powerful spiritual avatar] had all gathered, numbering three hundred and seventeen in total.

Eldrin Chen swept his gaze across the assembly. He recognized a few as old acquaintances from bygone eras, but the majority were faces he had never seen before—clearly, they were the rising stars and promising talents born to the clan in his absence.

Those capable of achieving the Nascent Soul Dao Lord realm all harbored a sliver of potential for future Ascending to Immortality [the ultimate goal of transcending mortality and joining the ranks of the immortals]. Upon learning of the Ancient Ancestor's descent to the mortal realm, they had naturally flocked here in rapturous joy to welcome him.

Among these Nascent Soul Dao Lord, most had been born within the last ten thousand years and had never laid eyes on Eldrin Chen. Yet, they had all grown up hearing the thunderous echoes of his legendary deeds and formidable reputation.

Now, learning that their very idol had descended, they had gathered as one, their hearts unable to conceal their profound excitement and reverence.

After the assembled crowd had finished paying their respects, Eldrin Chen nodded with deep satisfaction. In the brief span of a mere ten thousand years, the Chen Clan had already established such a Deep-Seated Foundation [a profound and unshakable base for future growth and power]. It seemed these descendants had indeed strived with commendable diligence.

With this thought in mind, he spoke, "Since I have descended to the mortal realm on this rare occasion, I have brought some items of little use to me."

"While these treasures hold no value for me, they should be considered fine artifacts for your level. Please accept them."

As his words faded, Eldrin Chen waved his sleeve, scattering nearly a thousand beams of immortal light that fell into the hands of the assembly. Each of the three hundred Chen Clan Dao Lord received three beams.

The Dao Lord took the immortal light and examined it. Their hearts trembled with sudden intensity, and looks of wild joy appeared on their faces.

The three beams of light in their hands turned out to be: a vial of Pill [a refined medicinal elixir for cultivation], a single Supreme Treasure of Pure Yang [a top-tier enchanted artifact of the Pure Yang realm], and a scroll of Pure Yang [a high cultivation stage] Daoist scriptures.

These Pill had been refined by Eldrin Chen himself. Most of the Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [enchanted artifacts of the Pure Yang realm] were items Eldrin Chen had acquired in the Immortal Realm [the higher plane of existence where immortals dwell]. The Pure Yang Daoist scriptures, moreover, were obtained from within the Clan Treasury. Original English translation available at @udio-novel.com.

Within the Immortal Realm, such treasures were not considered exceedingly precious. The concentration of spiritual energy there was a hundred times denser than in the mortal world, and Immortal Spirit Qi [the supreme spiritual energy of the immortal realm] permeated the very air.

In such an environment, many treasures extinct in the mortal realm were not too rare in the Immortal Realm. Pure Yang Spiritual Object [spiritual materials of the Pure Yang grade] and Spirit Medicine [plants imbued with spiritual energy] could be found everywhere.

After the Chen Immortal Clan took control of the Celestial Sand Sea Region, they even secured several spiritual ore veins. The Pure Yang spiritual ore mined from these veins every few years was sufficient to forge a considerable number of Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure.

The Spiritual Object [objects imbued with spiritual energy] now in Eldrin Chen's possession surpassed those held by over ninety-nine percent of all Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality].

Therefore, for this descent to the mortal realm, Eldrin Chen had prepared a great many Pure Yang Spiritual Object [spiritual materials imbued with the essence of pure Yang energy], intending them as treasures for the junior cultivators of the Purple Realm.

To produce a thousand beams of treasure light all at once seemed utterly staggering, yet to him, it was a matter of little consequence.

Given the vastness of Eldrin Chen's wealth, these treasures, while not quite a drop in the ocean, were not considered overly precious either.

For the gulf between immortal and mortal is as vast as that between cloud and mud; the combined value of these treasures merely equaled one or two Immortal Treasure [a treasure forged by or for an immortal being].

Yet the assembled Chen Clan Dao Lord [a title for a powerful cultivator who has comprehended a profound Dao] were utterly astounded, for Eldrin Chen's display was far too overwhelming.

After tens of thousands of years of great war, the Purple Realm had long since exhausted its Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound and accumulated foundational resources of a realm or power]. Yet, the number of Nascent Soul Dao Lord [cultivators who have formed a Nascent Soul and comprehended a Dao] had swelled from less than two hundred in the past to three thousand, and the resources of the Purple Realm were no longer sufficient.

This was especially true for Nascent Soul Grade Pure Yang [pertaining to the purest Yang energy, a high-grade cultivation resource] rare treasures. Although more were being nurtured as the Purple Realm recovered, they could not keep pace with the demand from the many cultivators.

By now, the majority of the Nascent Soul Dao Lord in the Purple Realm, despite having cultivated to the Primordial Spirit Realm [the realm of the Primordial Spirit, a core stage of high-level cultivation], did not possess even a single Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure [a magical treasure forged from Pure Yang materials].

Of the Chen Clan's three hundred-plus Nascent Soul Dao Lord, most had relied on the support of their clan seniors, borrowing Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure to survive their Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation [the heavenly trial one must endure to form a Nascent Soul].

More than half of them lacked a Pure Yang Spiritual Treasure of their own. Thus, witnessing Eldrin Chen produce over a thousand Pure Yang rare treasures in one fell swoop left them all utterly dumbfounded.

Even though they were all Peerless Dao Lord [a supreme title for a cultivator who has reached the pinnacle of their path] who commanded awe across the world, maintaining their composure was impossible at this moment. They fell to their knees in ecstatic reverence, kowtowing and giving thanks.

"We thank the Ancient Ancestor [a venerable title for a progenitor of a clan or lineage] for bestowing these treasures!"

"There is no need for such formalities."

Eldrin Chen accepted their gesture of respect before sweeping his sleeve to raise them all to their feet. He then spoke, "One Jiazi-time [a cycle of sixty years] from now, I shall hold a session of Dao Preaching [the act of an enlightened master expounding the profound principles of cultivation] at Verdant Chariot Mountain."

"When that time comes, all beings under the heavens may come to listen to the Dao. You must remember to proclaim this news far and wide."

Hearing this, the gathered Nascent Soul Dao Lord [a cultivator who has formed their Nascent Soul, a powerful spiritual infant] could not contain their overwhelming joy.

For an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and ascended to a higher plane of existence] to descend to the mortal realm and preach the Dao was an opportunity of unparalleled fortune. And this was no ordinary Immortal, but one such as Eldrin Chen, a peerless figure among their ranks.

They prostrated themselves once more upon the ground, their voices filled with solemn devotion. "We understand!" This chapter appears courtesy of audio-novel.com (official site).