Chapter 1200 : The Primordial Spiritual Root

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered, and he couldn't help but inquire, "At the dawn of creation, the aura of Boundless Chaos [the primordial state before the universe formed] permeated everything. Even an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] could not endure it for long. How could one possibly cultivate a living Acquired Spiritual Root [a supreme spiritual root born after the world's creation]?"

"Furthermore, a living Spiritual Root [the foundational spiritual organ of a cultivator or a world], not yet refined by esoteric arts, how could it possibly bear the weight of the heavens and earth as the Four Extremities [the legendary pillars that hold up the sky]?"

"Without secret arts to nurture the Spiritual Root, it would naturally be impossible to cultivate one to maturity."

Caelan the Elder spoke calmly, and after a moment said, "I possess a supreme method, one that can nurture a World-Opening Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of the highest order, capable of supporting a nascent world] to serve as the supreme pillar for propping up the heavens."

"Those among you with the heart to glimpse this path may take this and study it."

As his words fell, Caelan the Elder scattered several hundred motes of spiritual light, which drifted down into the hands of the assembled Immortals.

Eldrin Chen took one of the glowing motes. As he examined it, a deep furrow formed between his brows. His heart was filled with both profound shock and elation.

To plant a single World-Opening Spiritual Root at the dawn of creation and use it to support the vault of heaven and the breadth of earth was, in itself, an immensely difficult feat to accomplish.

A Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Root [the pinnacle grade of spiritual roots born after creation] was incomparably precious. Its value was at least ten times that of a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [the highest grade of immortal artifact], rivaling even a World-Opening Treasure [a treasure used in the primordial act of world creation]. The worth of any single such root could be called a peerless treasure.

Even among the esteemed Earth Immortal Progenitor [a progenitor who has reached the Earth Immortal realm] gathered here, it was doubtful that any possessed one or two Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Root of their own. Experience the full epic at audio–novel.com.

If they were to obtain a single Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of the highest acquired grade, a treasure of immense value], they would treat it as the foundational Deep-Seated Foundation [a cornerstone treasure that secures a sect's or clan's legacy] of their own Blessed Land [a land rich in spiritual energy, often a sect's headquarters].

Many Earth Immortal Blessed Lands [blessed lands ruled by Earth Immortals] would pool the entire strength of their sects, expending millions of years in cultivation, yet often succeed in nurturing only one or two spiritual roots of this caliber.

However, to perform a World Creation [the supreme act of creating or expanding a minor world] using the Middle or Superior Methods requires a full four Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Roots, a difficulty that is truly staggering.

Eldrin Chen estimated that among the more than two hundred Earth Immortal Blessed Lands within the entire Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea [the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea, a vast and perilous region], those capable of simultaneously producing four Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Roots likely numbered no more than three or four out of ten.

"Difficult, difficult, difficult."

"To perform a World Creation via the Middle or Superior Methods, one must possess either immense wealth and backing, or heaven-defying fortune."

Eldrin Chen murmured these thoughts inwardly, yet a thread of confidence remained within him.

While a Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Root was a treasure even an Earth Immortal Progenitor [a powerful cultivator at the Earth Immortal realm] could only dream of encountering by chance, he possessed Primordial Essence [the purest form of foundational energy from the dawn of creation]. With sufficient time, he could seek out as many supreme-grade spiritual roots as he needed.

This knowledge brought him joy, yet it was tempered by a weighty solemnity.

The method transmitted by Caelan the Elder was named the 'Immortal Source Root Nurturing Method' [a profound art for nurturing the source of spiritual roots]. Employing this technique to cultivate an Acquired Spiritual Root [a spiritual root nurtured after birth, as opposed to one innate from birth] was a highly meticulous and refined process.

To cultivate the Immortal Source Root Nurturing Method [a profound art for nurturing spiritual roots], one must gather the corresponding supreme-grade Primordial Source [the primordial, foundational energy of creation] Qi [the vital energy that flows through all living things] and fuse it into the Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of the highest acquired grade], thereby augmenting its latent potential and vitality.

Furthermore, one must expend Immortal Essence [the refined energy core of an Immortal] to ceaselessly drive a secret technique, day and night, to gently nurture the Spiritual Root [the foundational spiritual organ governing cultivation aptitude]. Without harming the Spiritual Root, it must be repeatedly tempered and refined until it possesses the resilience to prop up the heavens. Only then can it serve as a Pillar of Heaven Tree.

Yet, this alone is insufficient. To prevent the Pillar of Heaven Tree from breaking, after the World Creation [the act of creating or stabilizing a world] succeeds, one must also seek out the Source Liquid of Life [a legendary liquid embodying the essence of life itself] to mend its damaged vitality.

"Primordial Source Qi, secret technique nurturing, Source Liquid of Life."

Looking at the three required items listed in the secret method, Eldrin Chen could not help but shake his head with a bitter smile.

Within the Immortal Source Root Nurturing Method, the secret technique nurturing is actually the simplest part, yet it would still massively deplete the practitioner's Immortal Essence.

According to the method's description, nurturing a single Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Root would consume an ordinary Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator on the verge of becoming an Earth Immortal]'s cultivation equivalent to one hundred thousand years of accumulated power.

Fortunately, the cultivation of a Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [the cultivation realm just below Earth Immortal] practitioner has long reached its peak with no room for advancement. Wasting some Immortal Essence would have little real impact, as it could be regained through dedicated cultivation.

Moreover, there exist miraculous medicines like the Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill [a high-grade Immortal pill marked with cloud patterns] that can assist an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] in rapidly recovering their cultivation base. Therefore, this point is not overly difficult.

However, the remaining Primordial Source Qi and the Source Liquid of Life are no ordinary Immortal Treasures [rare and powerful treasures used by Immortals].

The term Primordial Source Qi [the primordial essence of creation] refers to the Primordial Essence Power [the foundational power of creation] that coalesces within the Mortal Dust [the mortal realm] from the myriad Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles governing reality] woven throughout heaven and earth.

For instance, the Star Essence [a concentrated essence of stellar power] that Eldrin Chen once obtained could only be nurtured by an Immortal Rank [a realm of power equivalent to an immortal] star. Similarly, Separated Flame Origin Qi [the primordial qi of the Separated Flame] can only be born within an Immortal Rank Fire Vein [a subterranean channel of immense fiery spiritual energy].

All other forms of Primordial Source Qi likewise require specific, rare environments to gestate and manifest.

The Immortal Source Root Nurturing Method [a profound art for cultivating spiritual roots] for fostering a Spiritual Root [the innate spiritual foundation of a cultivator] demands not just Primordial Source Qi, but Supreme Grade Primordial Source Qi. Moreover, this Qi must perfectly align with the elemental attribute of the Spiritual Root in question. Such requirements render the process exceedingly rare and difficult.

Although the Chen Immortal Clan now holds dominion over the Crimson Dragon Sea, commanding vast Immortal Island [islands imbued with immortal-grade spiritual energy] and resources, they possess only seven Immortal Rank Earth Vein [powerful spiritual ley lines rooted in the earth] of varying sizes.

Among these seven Immortal Rank Earth Vein, most are merely of Mid or Low Grade. Only the Fire Vein beneath Crimson Dragon Island qualifies as an Immortal Rank High Grade Earth Vein, yet even it cannot give birth to Supreme Grade Primordial Source Qi. Access the full story on site: audio-novel.com.

Only places akin to the Setting Sun Blessed Land [a blessed realm of the setting sun] can produce, in minuscule quantities, the Dusk Sun Primordial Source Qi, highlighting the profound rarity of such treasures.

This Supreme Grade Primordial Source Qi has even evolved a trace of Rule Power [the power of a fundamental cosmic law] within it. It can be used to elevate a Lifebound Immortal Treasure [a cultivator's personally bound immortal artifact] to Supreme Grade, or be refined to fortify one's own Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound and unshakable foundation of a cultivator's power].

While its value falls far short of a Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Root [a supreme-grade spiritual root acquired through later cultivation], it remains an exceedingly precious Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [an object of supreme immortal grade]. Its price often rivals that of a single Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a supreme-grade magical treasure].

Finally, the Source Liquid of Life [a liquid essence of pure life force] is also remarkably extraordinary. It can restore the vitality of Acquired Spiritual Root [spiritual roots developed after birth] and Immortal Herbs [herbs of immortal grade], and is typically employed to heal damaged Immortal Herbs and Spiritual Root.

This substance can only be produced by the Ancient Tree of Life [a legendary tree that embodies the essence of life itself]. The Ancient Tree of Life is an Acquired Spiritual Root [a spiritual root formed through cultivation or external forces, rather than being innate], and the amount of Source Liquid of Life [a liquid essence brimming with pure life force] it yields is not considered rare.

However, to repair a Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Root [the highest grade of Acquired Spiritual Root], the Source Liquid of Life produced by an ordinary Ancient Tree of Life will certainly not suffice. It would require an Ancient Tree of Life of at least the Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Root tier.

An Ancient Tree of Life of this grade is exceedingly rare. The Source Liquid of Life it produces can mend a Supreme Grade Immortal Herb [a herb of the highest immortal grade] and can even aid an Earth Immortal Progenitor [a progenitor who has attained the Earth Immortal realm] in healing their wounds. Consequently, its price increases dramatically.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen could not help but sigh, "A single portion of Supreme Grade Source Liquid of Life is worth half of a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest immortal grade]."

"It seems my path to achieving the World Creation [the foundational act of creating one's own inner world] through the superior method remains long and arduous."

Eldrin Chen sighed inwardly, yet moments later, he shook his head with a wry smile.

Although Supreme Grade Source Liquid of Life and Primordial Source [the primordial, foundational energy of creation] Qi are precious, their combined value is merely one or two tenths that of a Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Root.

Any Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator on the verge of becoming a true Earth Immortal] who has established three types of World Creation foundations possesses strength at least comparable to an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality] who has survived eight or even nine heavenly tribulations.

Such beings possess earth-shattering, heaven-startling power, sufficient to slay an Early Stage Earth Immortal Ancient Ancestor [a venerable ancestor from ancient times] and capable of opening up more than six layers of heaven and earth within themselves.

For them, Supreme Grade Source Liquid of Life and Primordial Source Qi, while valuable, are not impossible to find.

The only true challenge for them might be obtaining four specific Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Roots [spiritual roots of the highest quality, born from the world's essence].

Since I was capable of cultivating Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Roots, the greatest obstacle had been overcome; the rest mattered little.

"It is time to make plans and gather more Acquired Spiritual Roots [spiritual roots formed from the accumulated essence of heaven and earth]," he murmured.

With this thought settling in his mind, Eldrin Chen set the notion aside, resolving to diligently seek out Acquired Spiritual Roots in the days to come, making early preparations for the future World Creation [the supreme act of forging a new, miniature world]. The story continues at audio-novel`com.