Chapter 1235 : The Heaven-Defying Tribulation

Such beings, once fully formed and born into the world, emerge as supreme existences at the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal [the highest echelon of immortal cultivation, representing the pinnacle of power and enlightenment].

However, Nyssa Qu is a Nine-Colored Immortal Clam [a mythical clam demon beast of immense spiritual power] born through a process of Creation [a profound act of fate or cosmic will that shapes destiny] in the mortal realm. For her to advance further, she naturally faces trials far more arduous.

She must endure tribulations to refine and transform her very being within the crucible of the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial that tests a cultivator's foundation and destiny], ultimately metamorphosing into the legendary Innate Nine-Colored Immortal Clam Constitution [a supreme, heaven-defying innate physical and spiritual foundation].

Therefore, the Heaven-Opening Tribulation [a tribulation of immense scale that seeks to cleave open the heavens themselves] that Nyssa Qu must face is vastly more terrifying than that of an ordinary Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation].

Merely the Heaven-Opening Thunder Tribulation [the thunderous aspect of the Heaven-Opening Tribulation] would be exceedingly difficult to survive. According to Divine Lord Glaze's estimation, even a prodigy with a Foundation of a Great Ascension Immortal [a foundation solid enough to support ascension to the highest immortal realms] would struggle to withstand it without truly astonishing means.

Considering this, Eldrin Chen spoke with a grave expression, "The Divine Lord [a title for a supreme cultivator who has attained divinity] is a Three Tribulations Earth Immortal [an Earth Immortal who has survived three great heavenly tribulations], one of the most peerless existences within the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and mystical sea realm in the western reaches]."

"With her capabilities, she surely has methods to contend with this."

"Mm."

Nyssa Qu nodded slightly, yet a trace of worry colored her voice, "My Husband once gifted me the Seven Ultimate Spirit-Slaying Sword Manual [a manual detailing a supreme and peerless sword formation technique]. After Divine Lord Glaze examined it, she declared it to be a sword formation unparalleled in all the world."

"She stated that this humble concubine possesses an exceptional affinity with the Seven Ultimate Spirit-Slaying Sword [the ultimate swords used in the peerless formation]. Once the Seven Ultimate Spirit-Slaying Sword are fully forged, they would grant me peerless dominance within the Ascension to Immortality Realm [the realm of cultivation focused on ascending to immortality], allowing me to face even a nine-tribulation Immortal without fear." Your portal to cultivation novels: audio-novel . com.

"For this very purpose, Divine Lord left the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea and journeyed across the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain, all to seek out those seven Primordial Desolate Spirits [ancient and savage spiritual beasts of immense power], to forge for me the Seven Ultimate Spirit-Slaying Sword [a legendary sword formation of unparalleled lethality]."

Speaking to this point, Nyssa Qu sighed and said, "Once this sword formation is forged, it will be a set of Seven Supreme-Grade Immortal Swords. For this humble one to transcend the Heaven-Opening Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial that marks the opening of a new path] would then be a matter of course."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but show a slight change in his expression.

He retrieved a pitch-black Inner Core [the condensed spiritual essence core of a powerful beast] from his sleeve and handed it to Nyssa Qu, saying, "My Lady, see what this is."

She was momentarily stunned, then said with pleasant surprise, "This is... the Inner Core of a Primordial Desolate Spirit?"

"Precisely." Eldrin Chen nodded, then said with a smile, "Some time ago, your husband encountered a Boundless Black Serpent [a primordial serpent of immense size and darkness]. It took no small effort to slay it."

"This Inner Core is what I specifically kept aside for you, to use in consecrating your sword." "Husband..."

Nyssa Qu's heart swelled with joy. Her beautiful eyes gazed at Eldrin Chen, and then she threw herself into his embrace.

Regardless, with the Primordial Desolate Spirit Inner Core in hand, one of the swords for her Seven Ultimate Spirit-Slaying Sword formation, the Black Serpent Sword, was now assured of ascending to the Immortal Rank Supreme Grade [the pinnacle grade for immortal-tier artifacts].

After handing the Inner Core to Nyssa Qu, Eldrin Chen recalled the purpose of his visit and spoke again, "The reason for my journey here, in truth, is also for another matter."

"That Crimson Sun Blessed Land [a sacred realm bathed in the essence of the crimson sun, a place of immense spiritual fortune], it is soon to manifest in this world..."

Eldrin Chen recounted the tale in detail, narrating the karmic origins and fate of that Crimson Sun Blessed Land.

Verdant Consort had heard whispers of this matter as well. Yet, after a moment of contemplation, she shook her head and said, "At present, Divine Lord Glaze is not within the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and perilous sea region in the western reaches]. Elder Solara must remain to guard this place. I fear our Glazed Blessed Land [a sacred realm of crystalline purity and immense spiritual power] has no one available to intervene."

"I understand."

Eldrin Chen nodded, a pang of regret stirring unbidden within his heart.

The opportunities hidden within that Crimson Sun Blessed Land were likely not insignificant. The Glazed Blessed Land ranked as the second most powerful Blessed Land [a sacred realm of immense spiritual fortune and profound natural laws] among the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas [a vast and mystical oceanic region of one hundred interconnected seas]. Had Divine Lord Glaze still been present, they might well have claimed a share of this impending bounty.

But Divine Lord Glaze was absent. This time, Eldrin Chen would have to venture forth alone, to see if he could seize any treasures for himself.

Yet, on the other hand, Nyssa Qu now possessed the Nine-Colored Immortal Clam Body [a legendary physique akin to a divine clam, granting immense spiritual resilience, purity, and power], comparable to a Human Race cultivator who had simultaneously mastered the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles governing reality], condensed a Dao Fruit [the crystallized essence of one's cultivation path and enlightenment], and forged an Immortal Physique [a body tempered to near-immortal perfection through profound cultivation]—a true Pinnacle Immortal [the apex of immortal cultivation before transcending to a higher plane]. Once she broke through to the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a transitional state between the immortal and earth immortal realms, possessing power beyond ordinary immortals], she could refine the Three Types of Heaven-Opening Dao Fruits [three supreme types of Dao Fruits that pave the way to opening one's own heavenly path, representing ultimate mastery].

If only Divine Lord Glaze could procure for her the Seven Primordial Desolate Spirit Inner Pills [inner cores of seven ancient, primordial desolate spirits, containing their raw, untamed essence], to forge that Seven Ultimate Spirit-Slaying Sword [a sword of ultimate power, forged with seven supreme principles, capable of severing even spiritual essences and immortal souls], Nyssa Qu's strength would likely become peerless within the Ascension to Immortality Realm [the realm of cultivation focused on ascending to true immortality, encompassing the final stages of mortal cultivation]. Even Immortals who had weathered nine heavenly tribulations would fall beneath her blade.

Compared to a matter of such monumental importance, a mere Crimson Sun Blessed Land truly seemed insignificant.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen added another admonition, "The fact that you have reached this point today is owed to an indelible contribution from Divine Lord Glaze [the divine ruler of the Glazed Abode of Bliss]."

"In the future, once your cultivation bears fruit, you must repay this kindness manifold."

"This humble concubine understands,"

Nyssa Qu nodded, a touch of emotion in her heart as she said, "Divine Lord Glaze's intention is for me to become the master of the Immortal Clam Race [a race of immortal clam beings] within this Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [a celestial realm] once I break through to the Heaven Immortal [a high immortal realm] realm."

"Thus bound by this karma, my fate and that of the Immortal Clam Race are now intertwined, sharing glory and disgrace alike!"

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Eldrin Chen sighed inwardly, understanding that after receiving this boon from Divine Lord Glaze, Nyssa Qu was no longer merely his Dao companion; she had also become the future hope for the entire Immortal Clam Race.

The Immortal Clam Race, as one of the Hundred Spirit Immortal Races [a collective of one hundred powerful immortal races], did possess existences at the level of a Great Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal realm], but the pinnacle powerhouses of this lineage were exceedingly rare.

From what Eldrin Chen knew, the sole Innate Nine-Colored Clam Progenitor [the primordial ancestor of the clam race] that existed between heaven and earth during the era of the Primordial Chaos's Beginning [the dawn of creation] had long since perished.

Thereafter, the few subsequent Great Luo Golden Immortal had fallen one after another. Now, relying on a single Great Luo Golden Immortal to uphold them, they had fallen to the very bottom ranks among the Hundred Spirit Immortal Races.

It was solely because the wealth of this lineage was far too dazzling and covetable, that during the World Tribulation [a cataclysmic event affecting the entire world], it had repeatedly suffered calamities, and its strength had already declined considerably.

They urgently needed a new Great Luo Golden Immortal [the pinnacle of the Golden Immortal realm, representing supreme stability and fortune] to anchor their destiny and fortune. Otherwise, they would face a gap in their succession, and sooner or later, they would be liquidated during the Calamity Tribulation [a tribulation of fate and calamity].

Having understood this point, Eldrin Chen simply set his mind at ease.

At the very least, the Immortal Clam Race [a powerful immortal race known for their immense wealth and longevity] was sincerely nurturing Nyssa Qu. With their wealth cultivating Nyssa Qu, her future path of the Dao would be much smoother.

"In that case, my lady, you should cultivate in peace,"

"while I make a journey to the Crimson Sun Blessed Land [a legendary land bathed in the light of a crimson sun, rumored to hold great treasures], to see if any gains can be made."

Eldrin Chen murmured, saying with a faint smile.

He did not linger long at the Glazed Blessed Land [a blessed land renowned for its crystalline beauty and spiritual purity]. After a few days, he returned to the Abyssal Sea Region [a vast and profound sea region, deep and mysterious].

After returning to Verdant Chariot Mountain, Eldrin Chen did not enter secluded cultivation. Instead, he opened his alchemical furnace to refine several batches of Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill [a high-grade immortal pill marked with cloud-like patterns]. Once a hundred years had passed in the blink of an eye, he set off for the Crimson Sun Sea Region [the sea region surrounding the Crimson Sun Blessed Land].

This journey to the Crimson Sun Sea was not like the last. The Crimson Sun Earth Immortal Realm [the immortal realm within the Crimson Sun Blessed Land, home to an Earth Immortal] was on the verge of collapse. Therefore, it was certain that Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators who have almost fully ascended to the Earth Immortal realm] and even true Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power is deeply connected to the earth and its spiritual veins] elders would intervene.

To avoid causing the family's Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to the highest known realm of power and longevity] to fall, Eldrin Chen did not bring any other Immortal from the clan.

For this journey, he only brought Lyra Jiang and Verdant Consort, both of whom possessed combat power at the Half-Step Earth Immortal [a state just below the full Earth Immortal realm, granting immense power] level. Combined with Eldrin Chen's own strength, even if they faced an Earth Immortal Progenitor [an Earth Immortal who is the founder or ancient ancestor of a lineage], they would have the power to fight.

Even if they encountered a powerhouse at the mid-stage of the Earth Immortal [a realm of cultivation representing a profound connection to the world's essence, granting earth-shaking power] realm, their combined strength should be sufficient for self-preservation.

The Crimson Sun Sea was not far from the Abyssal Sea. The three of them traversed the Setting Sun Sea and, before long, arrived within the Crimson Sun Sea Region.

Yet, the moment they reached this Setting Sun Sea, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly, a faint sense of ominous, murderous intent brushing against his perception.

"What is it?"

Noticing his unease, Lyra Jiang inquired.

Eldrin Chen shook his head and said, "I sense a surge of Baleful Qi [a malevolent and destructive form of spiritual energy] permeating the heavens and earth, mingled with the foreboding aura of calamity."

"This journey... may hold peril."

Verdant Consort's expression shifted slightly. "Does that mean this venture is dangerous? Should we retreat and reconsider?"

Eldrin Chen offered no immediate reply. Instead, he spoke calmly, "Let us first perform a divination [a mystical practice to foresee events or gain hidden knowledge]. We can decide our course of action after that is done." This chapter appears courtesy of site: audio-novel.com.