Chapter 1107 : The Myriad Spirit Sea's Ancient Guardian

"I understand,"

Eldrin Chen nodded. The Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea comprises three thousand sea regions. Even setting aside the two Grotto-Heaven realms of Western Essence and Divine Abyss, the number of Immortal cultivators within its waters likely reaches into the hundreds of thousands.

Among such a vast multitude of Immortal cultivators, competing for a mere three thousand slots would undoubtedly be a formidable challenge.

Nevertheless, Eldrin Chen possessed sufficient confidence in his own strength. He was determined to visit the Path Principles Celestial Stele [a mystical stele inscribed with profound insights into the fundamental principles of cultivation] in the future.

With this thought, he gathered his focus and inquired further, "Immortal Maiden, might you know where in the surrounding seas one could purchase an Enlightenment Tea Tree [a spiritual tea tree said to aid in achieving enlightenment and clarity of mind]?"

"An Enlightenment Tea Tree?"

Sun Consort pondered for a moment before answering. "Within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea, there is a sea region known as the Myriad Spirit Sea."

"That Myriad Spirit Sea is the domain of the Spirit Race [a race of beings born from spiritual energy or natural phenomena]. They possess numerous Worldly Spiritual Root [spiritual plants of exceptional quality that have taken root in the mortal world], among which are certainly Enlightenment Tea Tree."

Her expression grew somewhat solemn as she continued, "The Myriad Spirit Patriarch of the Myriad Spirit Sea is a Worldly Spiritual Root who achieved the Dao. He is also the most ancient Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power is anchored to and draws from the earth] alive within the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas."

"That Myriad Spirit Patriarch is fiercely protective of his kind. He has gathered the majority of the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea's Worldly Spiritual Root within the Myriad Spirit Sea. As a result, even for an Earth Immortal Patriarch, obtaining a single High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Root [a top-tier spiritual plant nurtured through cultivation rather than born naturally] has become exceedingly difficult." This content originates from @udio-novel.com. Please respect copyright.

"If you wish to obtain a Worldly Spiritual Root from the Myriad Spirit Sea, you will likely still need the consent of the Myriad Spirit Patriarch."

As Sun Consort spoke in her measured, narrative tone, Eldrin Chen's gaze sharpened slightly with focus.

The environment of the Immortal Realm differs from the mortal world. In the mortal realms, the lowest grade of Worldly Spiritual Root only reaches the Fourth Rank Golden Core Realm.

Yet within the Immortal Realm, which is suffused with Immortal Spirit Essence [the foundational energy of the immortal world], a Worldly Spiritual Root can naturally grow to attain the grade of Sixth Rank Superior Grade.

Given such an environment, virtually every Worldly Spiritual Root possesses a trace of potential to metamorphose into an Acquired Spiritual Root [a higher-order spiritual root born of profound transformation], which is why the Myriad Spirit Patriarch values them so highly.

Therefore, whenever a wild Worldly Spiritual Root is discovered, the Myriad Spirit Patriarch will transplant it to the Myriad Spirit Sea for cultivation.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen sighed, "No wonder I have encountered so few genuine Worldly Spiritual Root since ascending to the Immortal Realm. It seems most have already been gathered by the Myriad Spirit Patriarch and brought within the Myriad Spirit Sea."

"That was to be expected."

Moon Consort shook her head with a light laugh and continued, "In the mortal world, the lineage of Spiritual Root beings lacked the protection of a great power, so Worldly Spiritual Root were scattered across the lands."

"But the environment of the Immortal Realm is different. Worldly Spiritual Root here more readily awaken to sentience, giving rise to rare prodigies and exceptional talents. From among them, powerful figures naturally emerge, capable of sheltering the myriad members of the Spirit Race [a race of beings born from or closely tied to spiritual roots and natural energies]."

"Not to mention, among the various Spiritual Root [the innate spiritual foundation of a cultivator, determining their elemental affinity and cultivation speed], there exist supreme beings like the Innate Spiritual Root [a spiritual root born of heaven and earth, possessing the potential for a Great Encompassing Foundation] which possess the Great Encompassing Foundation [the legendary, perfect foundation for cultivation]."

Speaking to this point, Moon Consort took a deep breath and said, "Not just the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and profound sea region in the immortal domain], the Spirit Race [a race of beings born from spiritual objects and natural phenomena] is not considered weak within the entire Vast Azure Immortal Domain [a major realm within the cosmos]."

"Among the few Ancient Immortal [an immortal who has survived for countless ages] that can be counted on one hand within the Vast Azure Immortal Domain, one is an Innate Spiritual Root that achieved human form. Its origin and foundation are in no way inferior to that of an Innate Divine Spirit [a divine being born from the primordial laws of heaven and earth]."

"An Innate Spiritual Root achieving human form?"

Eldrin Chen's expression shifted slightly, his gaze revealing a trace of astonishment.

Moon Consort nodded in agreement, yet continued calmly, "Fortunately, the temperament of the Spirit Race is mostly gentle, and they maintain good relations with our Spirit Shell Clan [a clan of beings born from spiritual shells or pearls]."

"If you wish to journey to the Myriad Spirit Sea [a legendary sea inhabited by myriad spiritual beings] to seek a Spiritual Root, it would be best to request a letter of introduction from the Patriarch."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen felt a surge of joy in his heart and promptly clasped his hands in gratitude. "Many thanks for the reminder, Immortal Maiden."

With Moon Consort's guidance, Eldrin Chen began to form a vague plan for obtaining the Ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree [a legendary spiritual tree whose leaves can grant profound insights].

However, with Nyssa Qu's imminent emergence from seclusion, although his desire to acquire the Ancient Enlightenment Tea Tree was pressing, he could only suppress his thoughts and continue to wait.

Within the mountains, time holds no dominion; a thousand years may pass in the mortal world in the blink of an eye.

Eldrin Chen stood guard outside the secluded cultivation cavern. In what felt like a mere moment, a full century had slipped away.

On this day, Eldrin Chen was slowly roused from his own meditations. Suddenly, he felt the vast expanse of the Glazed Blessed Land tremble as boundless Immortal Spirit Essence [the highest grade of spiritual energy, used by those nearing ascension] began to surge with frantic intensity toward the cavern behind him.

His eyes snapped open as he rose to his feet. Above, the very heavens seemed to converge, an endless tide of nine-colored radiant light [auspicious celestial light signifying profound breakthroughs] swarming down to be wholly absorbed into the cavern's depths.

"The critical moment has arrived."

Gazing at the cavern now drowned in the Nine-Colored Immortal Radiance, Eldrin Chen drew a deep, steadying breath, his expression one of utmost gravity. Find this and other novels at audio~novel.com.

He understood this was the most pivotal juncture in Nyssa Qu's entire life. Whether she would successfully forge the legendary Nine-Colored Immortal Clam [a supreme spiritual foundation said to grant unparalleled potential upon ascension] constitution and ascend to immortality, or suffer catastrophic damage to her foundation, forever losing the hope of advancement, all hinged on this very day.

A profound anxiety churned within Eldrin Chen, yet he knew with equal certainty that he could not intervene.

Time flowed on, measured only by his anxious vigil. In what seemed like another breath, nine full years had passed.

On this day, the celestial radiance in the sky finally receded and condensed entirely. Eldrin Chen sensed the aura within the cavern grow profoundly still, a deep and pregnant silence.

An unknowable span of time passed, and then a supremely powerful aura erupted forth, sweeping through the surroundings.

Eldrin Chen looked up to see the cave abode instantly collapse, replaced by a dazzlingly brilliant shockwave that surged outwards, piercing through mountains and rivers for countless millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters].

Then, from within that sky-filling radiance of nine-colored light, a woman of peerless beauty stepped forth. She was clad in the Nine-Colored Nyssa [an immortal garment woven from nine-colored divine light], her bearing as majestic and graceful as a Nine Heavens Goddess [a divine maiden from the highest heavens].

"My husband."

In this moment, Nyssa Qu shone with a brilliance that rivaled a Peerless Immortal Lord [an immortal lord of unmatched power and prestige].

She gave Eldrin Chen a slight, acknowledging nod, then turned her gaze towards the Nine Heavens Above [the nine layers of the celestial realm]. There, upon the Heavenly Vault [the dome of the sky itself], clusters of Tribulation Cloud [ominous clouds that herald a heavenly tribulation] were gathering. The Immortal Ascension Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the cataclysmic thunder tribulation one must survive to ascend to immortality] was gradually taking shape.

Eldrin Chen's expression was a mix of joy and grave seriousness. He understood that while Nyssa Qu had forged the foundation of a Nine-Colored Immortal Clam [a mythical clam spirit of the highest grade, symbolizing perfection and supreme potential], it was not yet fully stabilized.

The dual hues of Polarity [the fundamental forces of Yin and Yang, darkness and light], born from her heaven-defying act of Creation [the act of forging one's own supreme destiny], were still precarious, liable to dissipate at any moment.

To truly and irrevocably solidify the form of the Nine-Colored Immortal Clam, she needed to stabilize her foundation while simultaneously weathering this Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [a divine punishment of thunder and lightning] from the Nine Heavens.

Only by utilizing the Origin Immortal Energy [the primordial energy of creation bestowed upon successful tribulation survivors] gained after triumphing over the tribulation could she fuse her nine colors into one inseparable whole, finally becoming a true Nine-Colored Immortal Clam.

At this thought, Eldrin Chen's expression grew incomparably grave.

Nyssa Qu, however, nodded slightly and spoke with utter confidence, "Husband, you need not worry. This humble wife has her own certainty."

As her words fell, Nyssa Qu's countenance turned profoundly solemn as she ascended into the heavens, beginning to face her Immortal Ascension Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the cataclysmic heavenly trial one must endure to ascend from mortality to immortality].

Nyssa Qu's Immortal Ascension Heavenly Thunder Tribulation was exceptionally powerful; an ordinary aspirant to immortality would likely be reduced to ashes after withstanding no more than four or five of its strikes.

Yet, Nyssa Qu possessed an immensely profound foundation. Coupled with the support of Eldrin Chen and Glazed Divine Lord, her chances of success were naturally far from small.

There she sat, cross-legged upon the void, relying on the sheer strength of her physical body to withstand six consecutive blasts of Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [divine lightning strikes sent by the heavens as a trial], emerging completely unscathed.

It was only when the seventh Heavenly Thunder Tribulation erupted that a flicker of true gravity finally appeared on Nyssa Qu's face.

With her status as a Nine-Colored Immortal Clam [a mythical clam spirit of peerless purity and potential], she harbored no innate fear of this Immortal Ascension Heavenly Thunder Tribulation. However, her paramount task was to consolidate the very foundation of her Nine-Colored Immortal Clam constitution, which imposed a significant burden upon her.

As the Immortal Ascension Heavenly Thunder Tribulation roared down upon her, Nyssa Qu directly expelled her Lifebound Immortal Pearl.

A single immortal pearl, shimmering with nine-colored light, now hovered within the Heavenly Vault [the dome of the sky, the firmament]. Seven of its colors shone with full, resplendent brilliance, while the remaining two hues within the Inner Pill [the condensed core of a cultivator's power] appeared slightly dim.

This Nine-Colored Immortal Pearl [a peerless treasure of nine shimmering hues] is a supreme treasure refined by Nyssa Qu using her Lifebound Immortal Pearl [a core treasure cultivated and bound to one's very soul essence]. It bears similarities to the Lifebound Immortal Treasure [a treasure cultivated and bound to one's very soul essence] used by Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality], yet also shares some characteristics with the Lifebound Inner Pill [a condensed core of demonic power] of the Demon Race [a race of beings aligned with demonic energies], or perhaps the Lifebound Dragon Pearl [a condensed orb of draconic essence and power] cultivated by members of the Dragon Clan [the ancient and powerful race of dragons]. Published by audio-novel.com. All rights reserved.