Chapter 1192 : The Verdant Lotus Ascends

With this thought, Eldrin Chen inquired of Verdant Consort, "How has Qing'er [a term of endearment for Xander Qing Chen] been faring in recent years?"

Mentioning Xander Qing Chen brought a smile to Verdant Consort's face. "Having endured the tribulations of that past calamity and been cleansed for ten thousand years by the Verdant Lotus, her Mischievous Heart [a constitution prone to causing trouble or distraction] has finally been refined away."

"Truly?"

Joy blossomed in Eldrin Chen's heart. "Then our years of chanting sutras for her day and night have not been in vain," he said.

"Indeed," Verdant Consort nodded, her voice filled with delight. "The Verdant Lotus has advanced to the Immortal Rank High Grade. She is ready to emerge into the world."

"Not yet."

Eldrin Chen shook his head, then led Verdant Consort towards Azure Lotus Lake.

Upon reaching Azure Lotus Lake, the pair arrived beside the magnificent Creation Azure Jade Lotus.

The moment his gaze fell upon the Verdant Lotus, Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered with recognition. Every part of this lotus was precious, and having ascended to Immortal Rank High Grade, it had become an astonishingly rare Immortal Treasures of immense value.

Its Lotus Leaf could be forged into an Immortal Sword; its Lotus Platform could be refined into an Immortal Treasure; its Lotus Seed could aid an Immortal in breaking through to the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm; and its Lotus Root was a supreme treasure for cultivating a Second Nascent Soul [a technique to create a duplicate of one's core soul]. This chapter appears courtesy of AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.

It could be said that even an Immortal at the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality, upon obtaining this Verdant Lotus, would see their wealth and assets multiply manifold.

Yet, such a precious and supreme treasure was still insufficient to move Eldrin Chen.

Eldrin Chen possessed the Primordial Essence and thus lacked for nothing in terms of Acquired Spiritual Root. Although this Verdant Lotus was a high-grade Acquired Spiritual Root, his aspirations reached far beyond it.

"This Creation Azure Jade Lotus, even at its ultimate growth, remains merely a high-grade Acquired Spiritual Root,"

"To advance a step further, it must break through its own inherent limits and give birth to a wisp of Rudimentary Rule [the most fundamental principles governing reality]."

Verdant Consort's eyes flickered slightly as she spoke with a hint of hesitation, "A Rudimentary Rule?"

"Yes, a Rudimentary Rule,"

Eldrin Chen nodded, his gaze profound and distant. "For an Immortal to break through to the Earth Immortal Realm, one must either comprehend the power of rules and use supreme principles to perform World Creation [the act of creating a new world or dimension],"

"Or cultivate the World-Opening True Body [a divine physique capable of sundering creation] and use its peerless, ancient physical power to forcibly execute World Creation."

"Alternatively, one can condense the World-Opening Dao Fruit [a Dao fruit embodying world-sundering power] and use the World-Opening Divine Ability along with boundless Mana [spiritual energy used to fuel divine abilities] to perform World Creation."

"For such Immortal Herbs and Spiritual Root, to advance into the World Creation realm, they must also gestate and give birth to the elusive power of rules [the fundamental laws governing reality]."

Hearing this, Verdant Consort could not help but ask with some hesitation, "Can your Primordial Essence [the purest, most foundational energy of creation] assist them in gestating this rule power?"

"We can try."

Eldrin Chen spoke calmly, then exhaled a wisp of Acquired Primordial Violet Qi [a supreme energy born after the dawn of creation, capable of nurturing all things] and directed it towards the Creation Azure Lotus.

Upon absorbing that single strand, the Creation Azure Jade Lotus immediately bloomed with a dazzling immortal radiance. Within it, strand after strand of profound aura began to manifest, yet it seemed to have halted just short of taking that final, crucial step.

"There is a change."

A flicker of joy arose in Eldrin Chen's heart. Without delay, he exhaled another stream of Acquired Primordial Violet Qi.

After consecutively expelling nine streams of Acquired Primordial Violet Qi, the Creation Azure Jade Lotus finally underwent a subtle transformation. An invisible shackle seemed to shatter, and a trace of Rudimentary Rule [the nascent, foundational form of a cosmic law] began to brew within its core.

"Success!"

Gazing upon the Creation Azure Jade Lotus before him, Eldrin Chen could not help but release a soft sigh of relief.

He performed a series of calculations, then said with a smile to Verdant Consort [the spirit of the Verdant Lotus], "My divinations indicate that the Creation Azure Jade Lotus [a legendary spiritual lotus] has already broken its shackles. It merely requires ten thousand years of time to advance into a Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Root [the highest grade of spiritual root attainable through cultivation]."

"However, once it ascends to a Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Root, it will reach full maturity. The Lotus Leaf [a spiritual herb], Lotus Root [a spiritual herb], and Lotus Platform [the spiritual pedestal of the lotus] will all detach, leaving behind only a single nascent seed."

"When Qing'er emerges at that time, her Deep-Seated Foundation [the fundamental basis of a cultivator's power] will be vastly enhanced. Both her Childlike Crimson Heart [a constitution of pure, untainted spirit] and Green Lotus Purification Body [a body constitution akin to a purifying lotus] will undergo a significant metamorphosis."

Hearing this, Verdant Consort felt a flicker of joy in her heart. Stroking the Verdant Lotus [the spiritual lotus plant], she said, "Qing'er, continue your peaceful Nirvana [a state of deep spiritual rebirth and transformation] within the Verdant Lotus. When you are finally born into this world, you will undoubtedly forge an unparalleled Great Luo Foundation [a supreme foundational cultivation realm]."

The Verdant Lotus listened quietly. Xander Qing Chen, slumbering deep within his Nirvana, could not speak. Yet, a Lotus Leaf swayed gently in the breeze, as if responding to her words.

Having dealt with the matters concerning the Azure Lotus Throne [a throne crafted from spiritual lotus materials], Eldrin Chen returned to the Starry Glazed Realm [a pocket dimension realm]. Finding that Lyra Jiang was still in secluded cultivation, attempting her breakthrough to the Sixth Level of Immortal Ascension Realm [a high stage of the Immortal Ascension cultivation realm], he proceeded to the Spirit Medicine Garden [a garden dedicated to cultivating spiritual herbs and medicines]. Access the full story on audio-novel dot com.

After tens of thousands of years of meticulous care, the Immortal Herb Garden [a garden for cultivating immortal-grade herbs] within the Green Chariot Mountain Back Mountain [the rear mountains of Green Chariot Mountain] was a sight far removed from its former self.

Tended to in rotation by over a dozen Immortal [beings who have ascended to immortality], the garden's Immortal Physique [soil imbued with immortal spiritual energy] now spanned three Mu-area [one Mu-area equals six hundred sixty-six point six seven square meters]. Two Mu-area were planted with rows of Mystic Jade Golden Bamboo [a rare bamboo species with jade-like stalks and golden joints], while the remaining Mu-area hosted a variety of other Immortal Herbs [herbs of immortal grade].

The Mystic Jade Golden Bamboo had undergone notable changes over these long years. Approximately seventeen of the golden bamboo stalks had transformed into Jade Marrow Golden Bamboo Shoot [immortal-grade bamboo shoots with a jade marrow core].

These golden shoots thrived magnificently. Fourteen were of the Low-Grade Immortal variety, while three had reached Mid-Grade Immortal quality. It appeared that within the next fifty to one hundred thousand years, these shoots would begin to mature one after another.

Once they advance to the Immortal Rank High Grade [the pinnacle stage of the Immortal Ascension Realm], they will become a tremendous source of wealth for the Chen Immortal Clan.

Moreover, this wealth will be a continuous, flowing stream. As the Spirit Medicine Garden [a garden cultivating spiritually potent plants] expands, it will likely be able to sustain the cultivation of multiple Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to the Immortal Realm].

Beyond the Jade Marrow Golden Bamboo, this Spirit Medicine Garden holds another, exceedingly rare Spiritual Root [a plant of immense spiritual significance and power]—the Fire Phoenix Parasol Tree.

That Fire Phoenix Parasol Tree is among the most supreme of World-Opening Spiritual Root [a Spiritual Root capable of forming the foundation of a nascent world]. If used as one of the Fourth Grade Heaven's Pillar [a foundational pillar for constructing a world], it can give birth to the World-Opening Fire Phoenix, Guardian of the Realm [a divine guardian entity born from the world's foundational energies].

The power of that World-Opening Fire Phoenix [the guardian entity born from the Fire Phoenix Parasol Tree] is utterly astonishing. Furthermore, it will grow continuously alongside the Earth Immortal World [a self-contained minor world created and ruled by an Earth Immortal]. Even at its weakest, its strength rivals the mightiest of Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a cultivator on the very cusp of the Earth Immortal Realm] powerhouses.

Today, having guided the Verdant Lotus in its advancement, Eldrin Chen came to this Spirit Medicine Garden. His purpose was precisely for this Fire Phoenix Parasol Tree.

"Master!"

Sensing Eldrin Chen's arrival, a clear, crisp voice rang out from the Fire Phoenix Parasol Tree.

Then, the Separated Flame Phoenix descended from the tree, gazing at Eldrin Chen with a smile. "This Separated Flame Phoenix greets the Master."

"Mm."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. The Separated Flame Phoenix was a being of Separated Flame Vermilion Bird lineage, akin to the Yi Wood Azure Dragon among the Dragon Race—a supreme variant among phoenixes. It was only natural it preferred to perch upon the Fire Phoenix Parasol Tree.

In recent years, the Separated Flame Phoenix had been cultivating in seclusion upon the Fire Phoenix Parasol Tree. Its cultivation speed had even surpassed that within the Starry Glazed Realm, revealing the profound mysteries of this Fire Phoenix Parasol Tree.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen spoke, "You may withdraw for now."

"Mm."

The Separated Flame Phoenix nodded, offered a slight bow, and then departed.

Once the Separated Flame Phoenix had left, Eldrin Chen immediately expelled nine mouthfuls of Acquired Primordial Violet Qi [a supreme-grade spiritual energy of creation and transformation], infusing them directly into the Fire Phoenix Parasol Tree.

As this Primordial Essence [the fundamental, unadulterated energy of creation] merged with it, Eldrin Chen sensed the Fire Phoenix Parasol Tree undergoing a swift and profound metamorphosis.

It grew taller, more majestic, and its presence deepened into something vast and unfathomable. A subtle, nascent law seemed to be gestating within its very core.

Perceiving this change, a flicker of joy crossed Eldrin Chen's eyes. His gaze grew intent as he murmured, "I wonder what distinction a Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Root [the highest grade of spiritual foundation a cultivator can attain] holds as a Fourth Grade Heaven's Pillar [a mythical pillar supporting the heavens, representing supreme stability and power], compared to a superior-grade Acquired Spiritual Root?"

Eldrin Chen whispered to himself, a contemplative light once more flashing in the depths of his eyes.

He had an indistinct sense that if this Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Root [the highest attainable grade of spiritual foundation, born from worldly essence] were used as the Fourth Grade Heaven's Pillar [a foundational pillar of cultivation representing one's spiritual potential], it would likely be vastly superior to even a high-grade Acquired Spiritual Root [a spiritual foundation attained through cultivation, not innate].

Unfortunately, regarding the path of the Earth Immortal [a profound realm of cultivation where one becomes an immortal tied to the earthly plane] realm, he was still completely in the dark, understanding none of its true mysteries and unsure if his own conjectures were correct.

"My knowledge of the Dao [the fundamental principle or path] of the Earth Immortal is far too scant; I am utterly ignorant of its inner secrets," he mused. "It seems I must find a way to befriend a true master and seek guidance from venerable seniors." Continue reading this story at audio-novel . com.