Chapter 1251 : The Forging of a Divine Cauldron

Within the clan, there remained one World-Opening Treasure—the Black Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron. However, that Black Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron was a cauldron attuned to the Water Element, making it unsuitable for artifact forging.

Returning to the matter at hand, once Lyra Jiang had positioned the great cauldron, the assembly immediately began to take their places within the formation.

The Six Harmonies and Eight Wastes Treasure-Forging Flame Condensation Formation required fourteen Immortal [powerful beings who have ascended to immortality] to join forces, each seated at one of the Six Harmonies and Eight Wastes positions. Only in this way could the Mana [the spiritual energy cultivated by immortals] of all participants be gathered, maximizing the power of the True Flame [a pure, potent flame used in high-level cultivation arts].

Among the fourteen Immortal Eldrin Chen had gathered this time, six were at the Late Stage Immortal Ascension Realm [a high stage of immortal cultivation] or above.

These six were Eldrin Chen, Lyra Jiang, Verdant Consort, Six Stars Immortal, Void-Refining Immortal, and Sky Feather Daoist. They took their seats at the six Formation Eye [the core nodes that control a formation's power] representing the Six Harmonies.

The eight Formation Eye positions of the Eight Wastes were presided over by these eight Immortal at the Mid Ascendant Immortal Realm [the middle stage of the Ascendant Immortal realm]: Lila, Yvonne the Violet Consort, Violet Flame Immortal Consort, Separated Flame Phoenix, Master of the Drifting Snow Palace, Ancestor Black Tortoise, Kael Chen, and Magnus Chen.

Each of these individuals had forged their Dao for tens of thousands of years, possessing profoundly deep and solid foundations of Mana.

As the fourteen simultaneously activated the Formation, boundless Mana converged into the treasure cauldron. In an instant, the furnace flames within blazed with a ferocity more than tenfold greater than before.

"Enough,"

Eldrin Chen spoke, fearing the 'Primordial Lotus Throne' might be damaged by the inferno. He carefully reined in the flame's intensity before finally placing the Lotus Platform [a sacred dais often used for meditation or as a foundation for treasures] within the cauldron's heart. Discover more cultivation stories at audio–novel.com.

The Nine Heavens Divine Flame [a divine flame of supreme purity used for forging and refinement] was inherently a flame for artifact crafting. When channeled by fourteen powerful Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and ascended to immortality], its potency was magnified tremendously.

Even though Eldrin Chen controlled its intensity, the process of refining the Primordial Lotus Throne [a legendary throne formed from the essence of a primordial lotus] proceeded with astonishing speed.

In the span of merely three hundred years, the Primordial Lotus Throne was completely refined and seamlessly fused into the Creation Azure Lotus Platform [a divine platform embodying the creative power of the azure lotus].

Having twice before elevated an Immortal Sword [a sword imbued with immortal power] to a higher grade, Eldrin Chen found the ascension of this Primordial Green Lotus Platform [the primordial form of the green lotus platform] to be a natural and effortless progression. It was fully accomplished in just another three hundred years.

From start to finish, the forging of this Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [the pinnacle grade of immortal artifacts] was completed in a mere six hundred years, a feat that conserved a vast amount of Eldrin Chen's precious time.

"It is done!"

Following the platform's ascension, Eldrin Chen immediately attuned his senses to the spiritual essence of this Lifebound Immortal Treasure [an immortal treasure bound to its master's life force and soul].

He discovered that, upon reaching the Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure level, its capacity to store Immortal Essence [the purified energy wielded by immortals] had expanded far beyond its previous limits. It could now hold roughly three times the Immortal Essence contained within his own body.

This discovery filled his heart with profound satisfaction. The Lotus Platform [a spiritual platform often used for meditation and cultivation] at its previous High Grade Immortal Treasure [a high-grade immortal artifact] level could only store an amount of Immortal Essence equal to his own reserves.

Now, with the platform's advancement, its storage capacity had tripled. Combined with his personal Immortal Essence, this granted Eldrin Chen a total reservoir fourfold his natural limit—ample energy to sustain him through even the most intense and prolonged battles.

Currently, Eldrin Chen possesses four Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [the highest grade of enchanted artifacts used by powerful immortals]: the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords and the Yin-Yang Dual Pole Pearl.

These are augmented by his divine abilities: the Grand Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder [a supreme thunder technique harnessing the power of the five primal elements], the Five-Colored Divine Radiance [a radiant technique of five hues], the Primordial Unity Vessel Grasping Hand [a divine hand technique capable of seizing vessels of power], and the Primordial Unity Grand True Aegis [an ultimate defensive shield technique].

In terms of combat prowess, Eldrin Chen surpasses many Ancient Ancestor [venerable, ancient cultivators] who have reached the First Layer Earth Immortal [the first major stage of the Earth Immortal realm, where one's internal world is newly formed] realm.

However, without sufficient Immortal Essence [the refined energy of an immortal] and Mana [the spiritual energy used to power techniques and treasures], even the most formidable Divine Ability [supreme supernatural techniques] and Immortal Treasure [enchanted artifacts used by immortals] cannot be activated.

Relying solely on Eldrin Chen's own Mana, which is vastly more profound than that of his peers, he could at most sustain thirty full-powered strikes with these Immortal Treasure and Divine Ability before exhaustion.

Now, with this Peerless Primordial Green Lotus Platform [a legendary platform for meditation and energy cultivation], his Mana reserves have quadrupled, allowing him to fight at full strength for over one hundred exchanges.

For an Ancient Ancestor at the Early Stage Earth Immortal realm, their internal world is still nascent, and the World's Primordial Qi [the foundational energy of a world] within is relatively sparse. While their Mana is more than ten times vaster than that of a Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator on the verge of becoming a full Earth Immortal], it still cannot support the Earth Immortal Progenitor [a title for a foundational Earth Immortal] in unleashing their full power indefinitely.

If they recklessly expend the energy of their internal world, it will lead to the depletion of its vital essence. Excessive consumption of the World's Primordial Qi can even damage their own foundational cultivation.

Therefore, most Ancient Ancestor at the Early Stage Earth Immortal stage primarily employ Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure in battle. Their World-Opening Treasure [a treasure used to create and stabilize one's internal world upon becoming an Earth Immortal] is treated as their Deep-Seated Foundation [the core, irreplaceable foundation of one's cultivation].

Unless they are unleashing their True Flame [a cultivator's innate, most potent flame] or facing a life-or-death struggle against a peer, such beings will not lightly activate their World-Opening Treasure, lest they deplete the precious energy of their internal world.

"Most Early Stage Earth Immortals [cultivators who have ascended to the foundational immortal realm], when fully channeling a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest mortal-forged rank], can only sustain its power for two or three hundred exchanges at most. Beyond that, it begins to deplete their World's Primordial Qi [the foundational life-force energy of their inner world]."

"Activating a World-Opening Treasure [a treasure of legendary power capable of shaping reality] consumes far more. Once unleashed, it draws upon the power of World Creation [the act of forging a new reality], and even with the support of an entire Earth Immortal World [the inner world of an Earth Immortal cultivator], one could likely only sustain it for thirty or forty exchanges at most."

"My Mana [the refined spiritual energy used to power techniques and treasures] is not yet comparable to theirs, but I should be able to sustain the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords Union [a supreme sword technique of separation and union] over a dozen times."

"However, if I were to activate the combined power of the Yin-Yang Dual Pole Pearl [a treasure embodying the dual forces of creation], or a trump card World-Opening Treasure like the Black Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron [a cauldron treasure of immense weight and power]..."

Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment, then shook his head. "I fear I could only manage four or five such exchanges at most."

Do not underestimate Eldrin Chen's ability to activate a World-Opening Treasure for merely four or five exchanges—this was already a staggering feat. Read the full novel exclusively on http://www . audio-novel.com.

Even Skywind the Immortal, with his cultivation at the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality [the peak stage before true immortality], was utterly incapable of unleashing the full might of a World-Opening Treasure.

Back when he vanquished the Black Serpent, he had to rely on the Mana reserves stored within the True Dragon External Elixir [an external energy source shaped like a dragon's essence], a Supreme Grade Auxiliary Immortal Treasure [a top-tier treasure that aids cultivation or combat], to fully unleash the power of the Ancient Bell of the Starry Cosmos [a bell treasure that resonates with the power of the stars].

Moreover, even with the aid of the External Elixir [an external vessel storing vast spiritual energy], his own Mana was insufficient to fully activate the Ancient Bell of the Starry Cosmos a second time.

In the end, he was forced to expend his own Lifebound Essence Blood [the vital, cultivation-bound blood essence of a cultivator] to barely manage a second, weakened activation of the Ancient Bell of the Starry Cosmos.

"Esteemed ones."

Eldrin Chen withdrew his thoughts and turned his gaze to the assembled Immortals [powerful beings who have transcended mortality and achieved a higher state of existence]. "Since the Azure Lotus Throne [a mystical throne forged from the essence of water] has been successfully refined, it is time to attempt the advancement of the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void [a profound magical treasure that reflects and manipulates the fundamental forces of reality]."

"This Great Void Condensed Jade [a primordial marvel, a solidified essence of cosmic void] is a Heaven-Opening Marvel [a legendary treasure of creation-grade rarity], exceedingly difficult to refine. I beseech you all to lend me your full strength."

As his words fell, he retrieved the Great Void Condensed Jade from his sleeve.

"So this is the Eighth Rank Immortal Material [a material of the eighth celestial rank, of unimaginable rarity and power], the Heaven-Opening Marvel known as 'Great Void Condensed Jade'."

Gazing upon the Great Void Condensed Jade, the Immortals' eyes gleamed with covetous desire.

How precious was this Heaven-Opening Marvel! Not only they, but even an Earth Immortal Progenitor [an ancient, foundational being of immense power who has attained immortality tied to the earth] would be stirred by its allure.

Though they salivated at the sight, each possessed the self-awareness to know this treasure was beyond their reach. Suppressing their inner yearnings, they immediately began channeling the Formation [a structured arrangement of energy and intent, often for amplification or defense] to assist Eldrin Chen in refining this treasure.

Within the mountains, time held no sway; yet in the mortal world, a Millennium [a grand cycle of one thousand years] had passed.

By the time Eldrin Chen's Yin-Yang Void Realm [the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void in its ascended state] was fully forged, three thousand and six hundred years had flowed into the past.

On this day, Eldrin Chen emerged from seclusion alongside the other immortals. Before he could utter another word, he found Alistair Lu and Ethan Chen already waiting for him for quite some time.

"Master, Senior Brother has ascended!"

Alistair Lu spoke slowly, his words causing Eldrin Chen's expression to shift slightly with a tremor.

Ethan Chen stood nearby, his voice choked with emotion. "Clan Uncle, the Ancient Ancestor has ridden the crane and ascended to immortality."

"Hmm—"

Eldrin Chen's step faltered for a mere instant before he steadied himself.

He drew a deep breath, then strode towards the exit of the cultivation cave. "Take me to see Old Granduncle."

The group followed the two, soon arriving within the Immortal Hall of Purple Tenuity Island.

Eldrin Chen stepped into the Grand Hall. He noticed many more figures within its expanse now, all old acquaintances who had ascended from the lower realm. This novel is serialized on audio–novel.com. Visit for updates.