Chapter 1219 : The Verdant Consort's Ascension

The two had been close confidantes for many years, and Verdant Consort naturally understood Exquisite Jiang's intentions.

Over these years, Verdant Consort had comprehended the Polarity Verdant Lotus Path [a profound cultivation art based on the duality of the Verdant Lotus]. With the Crimson-Azure Twin Dragon Swords [a pair of legendary swords embodying the essences of fire and wood] in her hands, her offensive prowess was not inferior to Eldrin Chen's Celestial Abyss Twin Swords [twin swords forged from celestial and abyssal materials].

As for her spiritual power reserves, she possessed the Positive Water Verdant Lotus Throne [a throne-like treasure that amplifies and purifies one's spiritual energy]. The depth of her Immortal Essence [the refined spiritual energy of an immortal] was several times greater than that of other Immortals of the same realm. Her only remaining weakness was a lack of a supreme defensive treasure.

Now, with this Crimson Flame Golden Scale Armor [a suit of armor forged from golden scales and imbued with crimson flame energy] protecting her, Verdant Consort could unleash the full offensive might of her Crimson-Azure Twin Swords without reservation. Her combat power would likely increase by more than double.

By then, even if three to five ordinary Late Ascendant Immortal Realm [the advanced stage of the Ascendant Immortal cultivation realm] experts joined forces, they would likely be no match for her.

Watching his two wives claim their treasures, Eldrin Chen could not help but smile. He then spoke, "Our gains from this journey are substantial. Let us retreat into seclusion within the mountains for a time."

"Once Six Stars Immortal makes his breakthrough, we must still investigate the Water Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated water-element spiritual energy] within this Returning Abyss Sea."

Hearing this, the women all nodded in agreement. Exquisite Jiang said with a smile, "A Supreme-Grade Water Vein [a water vein of the highest possible quality and potency]. If we can locate it, the pressure on our future cultivation will likely lessen considerably."

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With this matter settled for now, Eldrin Chen settled into peaceful seclusion. Experience the full epic at site: audio-novel.com.

His Path Principles [the fundamental laws and truths of cultivation] were already complete and perfect. Without the aid of the Path Principles Celestial Stele [a mystical stele inscribed with profound cultivation principles], attempting to deduce Rule Power [the power to command and manipulate fundamental cosmic laws] any further would likely be a task far from accomplished in a single day or night.

Therefore, Eldrin Chen did not continue his attempts to deduce rules. Instead, he focused on consolidating his gains while simultaneously deducing and refining his own cultivation arts and Divine Ability [supernatural powers derived from profound cultivation].

With Eldrin Chen's current level of comprehension regarding Path Principles, deducing cultivation arts and Divine Ability was as natural as water flowing downhill. It was not long before he advanced the Primordial One Ancient Scripture [an ancient and supreme cultivation manual] to the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier [the ninth and highest tier of the Ascendant Immortal realm].

Not only that, he also deduced his Innate Divine Ability [a divine ability inherent to one's spiritual constitution] 'Primordial One True Energy' [the purest and most primordial form of spiritual energy], and the Great Five Elements Primordial Solar Divine Thunder [a supreme thunder technique harnessing the five elements and primordial solar power] to the Great Accomplishment realm.

Next, he only needed to gather the Five Elements Thunder Source [a rare spiritual object containing the essence of thunder from all five elements] and the Five Sources Immortal Marrow [the immortal marrow essence derived from five primal sources] to cultivate these two Innate Divine Ability to the Great Perfection Realm [the state of flawless and ultimate mastery].

For now, as he had not yet gathered the required treasures, these two Divine Ability could not progress further. However, his fourth Innate Divine Ability, 'Great Deduction Polarity Stars Path' [a supreme path of celestial deduction based on the polar stars], yielded some success, having been cultivated by him to the Ascendant Immortal Realm.

After mastering this Divine Ability, Eldrin Chen's Way of Celestial Mechanism [the art of comprehending and calculating heavenly patterns and fate] saw significant advancement. Henceforth, the likelihood of him being plotted against by others had diminished considerably.

"With the Great Deduction Polarity Stars Path achieved, let me perform a calculation," he murmured.

Seeing the Divine Ability successfully cultivated, Eldrin Chen immediately, with a heart full of delight, began to calculate by pinching his fingers. In an instant, however, the space between his brows twitched slightly, and his gaze turned towards the southeast.

"No sooner is it mastered than it calculates auspicious news," he said, a smile touching his lips.

Eldrin Chen allowed a faint smile to grace his features as he emerged from his secluded cultivation chamber. Summoning his disciple, Literature Abyss Lu, he instructed, "My disciple, in three months' time, your Six Stars Martial Uncle will achieve a breakthrough to the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier [the ninth and penultimate tier of the Ascendant Immortal realm, a major milestone before the Demigod stage]."

"Go to the Clan Treasury and select a suitable congratulatory gift to deliver to him."

Thalion Chen was momentarily taken aback before bowing respectfully. "This disciple will obey your command, Master."

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Eldrin Chen's divination proved accurate. Three months later, Six Stars Immortal emerged from seclusion, his cultivation having successfully ascended to the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier.

After his breakthrough, Six Stars Immortal spent only a brief period consolidating his newfound power before hastening to Green Chariot Mountain.

Upon their meeting, Six Stars Immortal declared with a confident smile, "Now that my cultivation has advanced, it is time we make our move on that subterranean Water Vein [a concentrated, flowing channel of potent water-attributed spiritual energy deep within the earth, a rare and valuable resource]."

"Indeed."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement, then inquired, "Since it is a top-grade immortal-rank Water Vein, it likely will not be easily subdued."

"We must make further preparations. If necessary, we shall rally the other immortals of the Immortal Alliance [a coalition of powerful immortal cultivators] to join forces."

"There is no rush."

Six Stars Immortal shook his head, then said with a smile, "Let our two families join forces. First, we locate the Water Vein [a subterranean current of concentrated spiritual water energy], then enter to investigate before making any final decisions."

"Very well."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement. He summoned Exquisite Jiang and Verdant Consort, then followed Six Stars Immortal as they ventured deeper into the Returning Abyss Sea.

They traveled northward, flying for several days before finally halting before a particular stretch of sea.

"It should be within this area." Continue your cultivation journey at audio–novel.com.

Six Stars Immortal stopped before the expanse of water and declared, "During my last attempt, I used the Six Ren Astrolabe [a mystical instrument for divination and fate-reading] to perform a calculation. It roughly pinpointed the location of the Water Vein to this very region."

"Unfortunately, my cultivation level was insufficient at the time to pinpoint its exact location."

"Oh?" Eldrin Chen nodded, a slight frown creasing his brow. "This time, Fellow Daoist, what are your chances of success?"

"Now, with your assistance and my own recent breakthrough in cultivation, I am one hundred percent certain."

Six Stars Immortal [an immortal who has mastered the power of six celestial stars] was brimming with confidence. He retrieved a radiant astrolabe from his sleeve and declared, "Fellow Daoist, lend me your strength."

"Agreed."

Eldrin Chen nodded and channeled his Primordial One Limitless Dharma Power [the foundational, boundless spiritual power of a cultivator] into the device. The Six Ren Astrolabe [a magical treasure for divination and navigation] shimmered faintly, its needle spinning wildly before finally settling and pointing in a definitive direction.

Seeing this, Six Stars Immortal exclaimed with delight, "Follow me!"

Upon hearing his words, the group immediately followed Six Stars Immortal onward. They flew for an immeasurable time, finally halting at a profound depth within the ocean's abyss.

"This is the place."

Gazing at the seabed before him, Six Stars Immortal felt a surge of joy, yet his expression also revealed a trace of solemn gravity.

Before them lay a fathomless oceanic trench. The boundless Water Essence Power [the fundamental spiritual energy inherent to water] from the surrounding seas converged here, pouring endlessly into this chasm, its ultimate destination a complete mystery.

"Could this... be the location of the legendary Returning Abyss [a mythical, all-consuming whirlpool or void in the ocean]?"

Eldrin Chen's eyes narrowed slightly as he could not help but voice the question.

Legends speak of a Bottomless Valley [a mythical abyss in the sea] within the ocean, a place where all waters converge, which is precisely the location of the Returning Abyss [the mythical End of All Waters].

The ancient text *Liezi: Tang Questions* once recorded: East of the Bohai Sea, beyond countless hundreds of millions of Li-lengths, lies a great chasm, which is indeed the Bottomless Valley. Beneath it is a bottomless pit named the Returning Abyss. The waters from the eight directions and nine wilds, the streams of the Milky Way, all pour into it, yet it neither increases nor diminishes.

The Returning Abyss signifies the terminus of all things, the ultimate end and limit of everything. It also carries the meaning of "all kalpas returning to the abyss" [the concept that all cosmic cycles ultimately dissolve into nothingness].

At the genesis of heaven and earth, Primordial Chaos [the formless state before creation] gave birth to all things. After myriad kalpas, all returns to the abyss, reverting to nothingness. It is from this concept that Eldrin Chen derived his Daoist title.

The others were also somewhat astonished. Six Stars Immortal could not help but take a deep breath and said,

"The place where all waters converge, where the vast sea finds its ultimate depth—this indeed matches the legendary description of the Abyss of the Returning Abyss [the specific, profound chasm within the Returning Abyss]."

"This abyss gathers the waters of the entire sea. No wonder it could nurture a supreme-grade immortal-level Water Vein [a concentrated, powerful current of water-based spiritual energy]."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod and stepped forward to walk along the edge of the abyss. He immediately felt an incomparable suction force surging from within the oceanic chasm.

Even an existence at the Primordial Spirit 9th Tier [the ninth and highest level of the Primordial Spirit cultivation stage] would find it difficult to escape if they rashly stepped into it.

Given Eldrin Chen's current cultivation level, he still perceived considerable pressure. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "The mysteries within this abyss are too profound. Unless a Formation [a structured array of power used for defense, attack, or cultivation] is deployed to suppress the Returning Abyss, even an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] would struggle to enter or leave."

"It cannot be held back," declared Six Stars Immortal with immense gravity. "The Abyss of the Returning Abyss ceaselessly draws upon the waters of the vast sea. To oppose it is to contend against the very power of heaven and earth itself. In the end, it will inevitably be breached." Published by (audio-novel.com). All rights reserved.