Chapter 1192 : The Verdant Lotus Ascends

With this thought, Eldrin Chen inquired of Verdant Consort, "How has Verdant Child been in recent years?"

Mentioning Worthy Verdancy Chen brought a smile to Verdant Consort's face. "After being tempered by the Tribulation [a heavenly trial that tests and refines a cultivator] all those years ago and cleansed for ten thousand years by the Verdant Lotus [a legendary spiritual lotus], her stubborn heart has finally been refined away."

"Truly?"

Joy blossomed within Eldrin Chen's heart. "It was not in vain, then, all those years we spent chanting scriptures for her day and night."

"Indeed," Verdant Consort nodded, her voice filled with delight. "The Verdant Lotus has advanced to the Upper Grade Immortal Rank [the highest tier of immortal-grade spiritual plants]. She is ready to emerge into the world."

"Not yet."

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

They journeyed to the Verdant Lotus Lake and arrived beside the magnificent Creation Green Jade Lotus.

The moment his gaze fell upon the Verdant Lotus, Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered with profound recognition. Every part of this lotus was a treasure, and having ascended to the Upper Grade Immortal Rank, it had become an exceedingly rare Immortal Artifact [a treasure of immense power, forged by or for immortals] of astonishing value.

Its Lotus Leaf could be forged into an Immortal Sword [a sword of immortal-grade power]; its Lotus Throne [a seat or platform formed from a lotus, often used for meditation or as a spiritual treasure] could be refined into an Immortal Treasure; its Lotus Seed could aid an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation] in breaking through to the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm; and its Lotus Root was a supreme treasure for cultivating a Second Primordial Spirit [a powerful technique to split one's core spiritual consciousness, creating a second, independent spiritual entity]. Find this and other novels at audio–novel.com.

It could be said that even an Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation] who obtained 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 Chaos Violet Aura [the primordial energy from which all creation sprang], and thus lacked least of all for Acquired Spiritual Root [a spiritual foundation formed after birth, crucial for cultivation]. Although this Verdant Lotus was a High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Root, his aspirations reached far beyond that.

"This Creation Green 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 gestate a wisp of a Rule Embryo [the nascent seed of a fundamental cosmic law]."

Verdant Consort's eyes flickered slightly, and she spoke with a hint of uncertainty, "A Rule Embryo?"

"Yes, a Rule Embryo."

Eldrin Chen nodded, his gaze profound as he explained, "For an Immortal to break through to the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of an Earth Immortal, a higher state of being], one path is to comprehend Rule Power [the power to command a fundamental law of reality] and use that supreme rule to perform World-Opening [the act of creating a new, independent world]."

"Another is to cultivate a World-Opening True Body [a physical form capable of withstanding the forces of creation] and use that peerless, ancient bodily strength to forcibly enact World-Opening."

"Or, one can condense a World-Opening Path Fruit [a fruit of enlightenment representing mastery over the path of world creation] and use a World-Opening Heavenly God Ability [a divine technique for world creation] along with boundless magical power to achieve World-Opening."

"For such Immortal Herb and Spiritual Root to ascend to the World-Opening Realm [the realm of creating one's own inner world], they must also gestate the elusive Rule Power [the power to command and shape fundamental cosmic laws]."

Hearing this, Verdant Consort hesitated for a moment before asking, "Can your Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [the supreme energy born from the primordial chaos, the source of all creation] assist them in gestating Rule Power?"

"We can try."

Eldrin Chen spoke calmly, then exhaled a wisp of Acquired Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [a refined, usable form of the primordial chaos energy] and directed it towards the Creation Verdant Lotus [a legendary lotus said to contain the essence of creation itself].

Upon absorbing that single strand, the Creation Green Jade Lotus immediately bloomed with a dazzling Immortal Radiance [a luminous aura signifying immense spiritual power]. Within its core, strand after strand of profound energy began to manifest, yet it seemed to hesitate, unable to cross the final threshold.

"There is a change."

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

After nine consecutive exhalations of the Acquired Primordial Chaos Violet Aura, the Creation Green Jade Lotus finally underwent a transformation. An invisible shackle seemed to shatter, and within its heart, a nascent Rule Embryo [the initial, embryonic form of a cultivator's personal cosmic law] began to stir and take shape.

"Success!"

Gazing at the Creation Green Jade Lotus before him, Eldrin Chen let out a soft, relieved sigh.

He performed a series of calculations, then said with a smile to Verdant Consort [the Verdant Lotus Spirit], "My divinations indicate that the Creation Green Jade Lotus [a legendary lotus of profound life force] has already broken its shackles. It merely requires another ten thousand years of cultivation to advance into a Supreme-Grade Acquired Spiritual Root [the pinnacle grade of a spiritual root formed through cultivation, not born innate]."

"However, once it ascends to the Supreme-Grade Acquired Spiritual Root [the pinnacle grade of a spiritual root formed through cultivation, not born innate], it will reach full maturity. Its Lotus Leaf [the leaf of a spiritual lotus], Lotus Root [the root of a spiritual lotus], and Lotus Throne [the seed pod or platform of a spiritual lotus] will all detach, leaving behind only a single nascent seed."

"When Verdant Child [the spirit of the Verdant Lotus] emerges at that time, her foundational potential will be vastly elevated. Both her Childlike Loyal Heart [a constitution embodying pure, unwavering loyalty] and Verdant Lotus Purification Body [a constitution of purity and cleansing akin to a verdant lotus] will undergo significant metamorphosis."

Hearing this, Verdant Consort [the Verdant Lotus Spirit] felt a flicker of joy in her heart. Stroking the Verdant Lotus [the spiritual lotus plant], she said, "Verdant Child [the spirit of the Verdant Lotus], continue your deep Nirvana [a state of profound spiritual rebirth and transformation] within the lotus. By the time you emerge into the world, you will undoubtedly forge an unparalleled Great Encompassing Foundation [a foundation of immense scope and stability for future cultivation]."

The Verdant Lotus [the spiritual lotus plant] listened quietly. Worthy Verdancy Chen, slumbering deep within the state of Nirvana [a state of profound spiritual rebirth and transformation], could not speak. Yet, one of its Lotus Leaf [the leaf of a spiritual lotus] swayed gently in the breeze, as if offering a silent response.

Having dealt with the verdant Lotus Throne [the seed pod or platform of a spiritual lotus], Eldrin Chen returned to the Stellar Glazed Boundary [a defensive formation named for its starry, crystalline nature]. Finding that Exquisite Jiang was still in secluded cultivation, attempting a breakthrough to the Ascendant Immortal 6th Tier [the sixth level of the Ascendant Immortal realm], he proceeded to the Spirit Herb Garden [a garden dedicated to cultivating spiritual and immortal herbs]. For more chapters, visit audio-novel .c om for the complete novel.

After tens of thousands of years of meticulous care, the Immortal Herb Garden [a garden dedicated to cultivating spiritual and immortal herbs] within the Hinter Peaks [the secluded rear peaks] 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 Body [the fertile, spiritually enriched soil of an immortal garden] now spanned three mu-area [one Mu-area equals six hundred sixty-six point six seven square meters]. Two mu-area [one Mu-area equals six hundred sixty-six point six seven square meters] were dedicated to rows of Mysterious Jade Golden Bamboo [a rare bamboo with jade-like stalks and golden leaves], while the remaining mu-area [one Mu-area equals six hundred sixty-six point six seven square meters] hosted a variety of other Immortal Herb [herbs of immortal grade].

The Mysterious Jade Golden Bamboo [a rare bamboo with jade-like stalks and golden leaves] had undergone notable changes over these long years. Approximately seventeen of the golden stalks had transformed into Jade Marrow Golden Bamboo Shoot [immortal-grade bamboo shoots prized for their jade-like marrow].

These golden shoots thrived magnificently. Fourteen were of low-grade immortal quality, while three had reached mid-grade. It appeared that within the next fifty to one hundred thousand years, these shoots would begin maturing in succession.

Once they advance to the Upper Grade Immortal Rank [the highest tier within the Immortal realm], they will become a source of immense and continuous wealth for the Chen Immortal Clan.

This wealth will be a perpetual stream. As the Spirit Herb Garden [a garden cultivating spiritually potent plants] expands, it will likely be sufficient to support the cultivation of multiple Immortals [beings who have transcended mortality] at the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm [the final stage before reaching the Earth Immortal realm].

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

That Fire Phoenix Parasol Tree is among the most supreme of World-Opening Spiritual Roots [spiritual roots capable of stabilizing and empowering a nascent world]. If used as one of the Fourth-Level Celestial Pillars [foundational pillars that support a world's structure], it can nurture and manifest a guardian World-Opening Fire Phoenix [a mythical firebird born from world-creation energies].

The power of that World-Opening Fire Phoenix is truly astonishing, and it will grow alongside the Earth Immortal World [a self-contained minor world created and ruled by an Earth Immortal]. Even at its weakest, its strength rivals that of the mightiest experts at the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a transitional state between Immortal and Earth Immortal].

Today, after facilitating the advancement of the Verdant Lotus, Eldrin Chen came to this Spirit Herb Garden precisely for the sake of this Fire Phoenix Parasol Tree.

"Master!"

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

Then, the Blazing Phoenix [a title for a powerful fire-aligned cultivator or spirit] descended from the tree, greeting Eldrin Chen with a smile. "The Blazing Phoenix pays respects to her master."

"Mm."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod. The Blazing Phoenix was a being of Solar Fire Vermilion Bird lineage, akin to the Supple Wood Azure Dragon among the Dragon Clan—a supreme variant among Phoenix kind. It was no surprise it preferred to perch upon the Fire Phoenix Parasol Tree.

In recent years, the Blazing Phoenix had been cultivating in seclusion upon the Fire Phoenix Parasol Tree. Its cultivation progress had even surpassed the pace it achieved within the Stellar Glazed Boundary, a testament to the profound mysteries held within this Fire Phoenix Parasol Tree.

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

"Understood."

The Blazing Phoenix nodded, offered a respectful bow, and then departed.

Once the Blazing Phoenix had left, Eldrin Chen immediately expelled nine consecutive breaths of Acquired Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [a supreme-grade energy born from the primal chaos], directing them to merge with the Fire Phoenix Parasol Tree.

As the Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [the foundational energy of primal chaos] infused into it, Eldrin Chen sensed the Fire Phoenix Parasol Tree undergoing a swift and profound metamorphosis.

It grew taller, more majestic, its presence deepening into something unfathomable. A subtle, ineffable law seemed to gestate within its very core.

Sensing this transformation, a flicker of joy crossed Eldrin Chen's face. His gaze grew focused as he murmured, "I wonder, what difference would a Supreme-Grade Acquired Spiritual Root [the highest grade of man-made spiritual foundation] make as a Fourth-Level Celestial Pillar [a foundational structure for advanced cultivation realms], compared to a High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Root?"

Eldrin Chen whispered to himself, a thoughtful gleam lingering in his eyes.

He had a vague sense that using the Supreme-Grade Acquired Spiritual Root as the Fourth-Level Celestial Pillar would likely result in a vastly different outcome compared to using a High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Root.

Unfortunately, his understanding of the path to the Earth Immortal [a powerful immortal whose power is anchored to the earth] realm remained shrouded in complete darkness. He grasped none of its true profundities and had no way of knowing if his speculations were correct.

"My knowledge of the Earth Immortal [a powerful immortal whose power is anchored to the earth] path is far too scant, and its secrets remain utterly unknown to me," he mused. "It seems I must find a way to befriend a true master and seek guidance from a senior." This chapter is provided by audio-novel.com (official site). Support the original.