Chapter 1285 : Forging the Clan's Immortal Foundation

Currently, Eldrin Chen has comprehended five different Rule Power [the fundamental laws that govern reality and power cultivation techniques], having already grasped three: Primordial Chaos Ancient Metal, Rule of Life, and Profound Nether True Water. The Dao Source [a primordial source of a specific Dao or law, essential for advanced cultivation breakthroughs] required for Pure Yang Celestial Flame has also been fully gathered.

As for the remaining Myriad Things Earth rule, it would only be useful after refining an Earth Attribute Supreme Grade Dao Source.

The Supreme Grade Dao Source before him contained the fire-attribute rule power known as 'Azure Sky Immortal Flame', which was of little further use to Eldrin Chen.

"I shall leave this for Verdant Consort," he decided.

Stowing away both the Azure Feather Immortal Wings and the Supreme Grade Dao Source, Eldrin Chen then turned his gaze to the four ancient trees, a faint smile gracing his lips.

One could never have too many Acquired Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of exceptional quality acquired later in life, crucial for cultivation advancement]. The present Supreme Profound Pine, Netherworld Ancient Locust Tree, and Heaven-Piercing Tree were all excellent materials for crafting the Four Extremities Heaven Pillars.

Moreover, the Dusk Sun Fire Mulberry Tree was a Supreme Grade Immortal Root, fit to be preserved as part of the clan's Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound and enduring foundational resources that secure a clan's long-term prosperity].

"The Dusk Sun Fire Mulberry Tree and the Netherworld Ancient Locust Tree are both extraordinary," he mused. "Together with the Vast Cold Immortal Osmanthus Tree and the Heavenly Heart Divine Willow Tree from the Abyssal Abode of Bliss, they can form the Yin-Yang [the complementary cosmic forces of dark/cold and light/warm] dual poles and the Two Poles of Heaven and Earth, interweaving Primordial Formation Runes."

"Once these four Spiritual Root [a plant with innate spiritual power, often used as a cultivation resource or treasure material] ascend to become World-Opening Spiritual Root, they can serve as Lyra's Four Extremities Heaven Pillars—and indeed, they would be the optimal choice."

With these thoughts in mind, Eldrin Chen collected all four Spiritual Root. This content originates from site: audio-novel.com. Please respect copyright.

After completing this step, Eldrin Chen conducted another search, only to find that there were few treasures left within the Setting Sun Blessed Land that could still catch his discerning eye. A faint sigh escaped his heart.

"They truly cleaned things out quite thoroughly before departing," Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, unable to help but shake his head slightly.

With one final glance at the Setting Sun Blessed Land, he shook his head and withdrew.

With its treasures all taken, what remained of this Blessed Land [a realm of concentrated spiritual energy and natural wonders] was of astonishing value, yet it was something he could not carry away.

However, once the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly calamity] concluded, Eldrin Chen had absolutely no intention of abandoning this Setting Sun Blessed Land.

The Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique of immense resilience] cultivated by Eldrin Chen was far too potent. To achieve the World-Opening True Body [a divine form capable of creating worlds], he needed to gather the Five Elements Primordial Qi [the primordial energies of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth] and supplement them with the Wind, Thunder, and Ice Three Anomalies Source [a rare spiritual source containing the powers of wind, thunder, and ice] to achieve his breakthrough.

Originally, Eldrin Chen had planned to refine five Immortal Rank High Grade Five Elements Earth Vein [spiritual earth veins imbued with the power of the five elements] and then use the power of three Peerless [a supreme grade denoting unparalleled quality] Earth Vein [a concentrated line of terrestrial spiritual energy] of wind, thunder, and ice to break through.

Yet now, having already secured the Water Vein [a concentrated line of aquatic spiritual energy] of the Abyssal Abode of Bliss and adding to it this eighth-rank Fire Vein [a concentrated line of fiery spiritual energy] from the Setting Sun Blessed Land, the ambitions in Eldrin Chen's heart had grown several degrees grander.

"If I could utilize the Abyssal Water Vein, the Dusk Sun Fire Vein, the Su Wei Gold Vein, and then find two more Earth Vein and Wood Vein [a concentrated line of wooden spiritual energy] of at least Peerless grade..."

"Could I then advance even further and forge a peerless, matchless Primordial World-Opening Body [the ultimate physique born from the chaos of creation itself]?"

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, his eyes flashing with a resolute light.

Over the years, by synthesizing countless scriptures, he had long since elevated the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Scripture to the Eighth Rank. He had progressed from absorbing the Five Elements Qi [the spiritual energy of the five fundamental elements] within Earth Veins [the spiritual arteries of the world] to replenish his Primordial Source [the foundational life force of a cultivator], to the point where he could now refine the Earth Veins themselves.

According to his calculations, his Chaos Indestructible Body could drain the Primordial Essence Qi [the purest, most ancient form of spiritual energy] accumulated over many years within a Blessed Land [a place of immense natural spiritual power], and could also completely refine a Peerless-grade Earth Vein into his five viscera.

The Primordial Source Qi accumulated over many years within a Blessed Land was far more profound than the world of an Earth Immortal Progenitor. Furthermore, the Five Elements Primordial Qi [the primordial energy of the five elements] from a Peerless-grade Immortal Rank Earth Vein was potent enough to overwhelm several Half-Step Earth Immortal cultivators.

If he used the boundless Primordial Essence Qi of a Blessed Land to nourish his five viscera, or refined a Peerless-grade Immortal Rank Earth Vein into them, the wellspring of power for his physical body would become nearly inexhaustible.

If, under such circumstances, he could further temper his flesh with the ultimate Rule Power [the power derived from comprehending and wielding a fundamental law of reality] of wind, thunder, and ice, his Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body would undoubtedly become unprecedented in all of history.

At that stage, perhaps his physical strength alone would rival that of a Ninth Tribulation Immortal, granting him the boundless might to rend Primordial Deities with his bare hands and cleave apart colossal beasts from the dawn of time.

In that state, augmented by the Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule Power, Eldrin Chen's combat prowess would certainly surpass the Ninth Tribulation Immortal realm, perhaps allowing him to step into a forbidden domain of Myth.

"One step at a time,"

"The immediate priority is to digest these gains."

Eldrin Chen suppressed the boundless flights of fancy within his heart, reined in his wandering thoughts, and continued his stride towards the Abyssal Sea Region.

He had not flown for long when Eldrin Chen suddenly halted before a certain Immortal Island [a landmass imbued with potent spiritual energy, often serving as a cultivation base].

Lifting his gaze, he saw that upon the majestic expanse of this Immortal Island, a brutal battle was erupting. Beyond the island, countless cultivators had gathered and were relentlessly assaulting the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [a powerful defensive array designed to protect a mountain or island stronghold] shielding the Immortal Island.

"Verdant Rock Island."

Observing this Immortal Island, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly.

Verdant Rock Island was the territory of the Qian Immortal Clan. The Ancient Ancestor of this lineage, Xander Qian, could be considered an old acquaintance of Eldrin Chen. The story continues at audio_novel.com.

In the early years after Eldrin Chen's ascension to the Immortal Realm, he had maintained a good relationship with Xander Qian. When Eldrin Chen first established himself in the Crimson Dragon Sea Region, he had also relied on Xander Qian to lend him credibility and support.

However, as Eldrin Chen's cultivation realm grew increasingly profound, he found himself less and less aligned with Xander Qian's philosophy of secluded cultivation to avoid calamities. Consequently, the interactions between the two gradually dwindled.

Over the ensuing tens of thousands of years, Eldrin Chen discovered a greater kinship of purpose with Skywind the Immortal, and without even realizing it, his closest friend in the Setting Sun Sea had become Skywind the Daoist.

"Decades of millennia have passed in a blink," he murmured. "Now that the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic era of conflict and upheaval that periodically sweeps through the cultivation world] has erupted once more, it seems even the Qian Immortal Clan could not evade its destined calamity."

Within the heart of Eldrin Chen [the protagonist, a powerful cultivator], a sigh echoed. Then, with a single step, he advanced towards the distant Verdant Rock Island [a key location under siege].

Simultaneously, upon Verdant Rock Island, the brutal battle had reached a fever pitch.

Over one hundred thousand Treasure Ship [enchanted vessels used for warfare and transport] filled the skies, leading a countless host of cultivators in besieging Verdant Rock Island. Even Immortal [beings who have ascended to a supreme level of power and longevity] numbered seven among the attackers.

Upon the island itself, the radiance of the Mountain Guardian Grand Formation [a powerful defensive array] had grown perilously dim. Countless cultivators of the Qian Clan [a prominent cultivation family] had been grievously wounded by the Formation's [a structured arrangement of energy for defense or attack] backlash, with lives being extinguished with every passing moment.

"Hold the line! You must hold!"

At the heart of the Formation's core on Verdant Rock Island, Xander Qian [a senior member of the Qian Clan] channeled the array's power with an expression of utmost gravity.

As he directed the Formation's energies, his face pale, he demanded, "Why is the Formation's spiritual energy [the vital force used in cultivation] insufficient? Send someone to replenish the Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy] and Immortal Source [a concentrated source of immortal-grade energy] immediately!"

"Ancient Ancestor..."

Beside Xander Qian, the young Immortal of the Qian Clan, Rowan Qian, offered a bitter smile. "Our reserves of Spirit Stone and Immortal Source were exhausted three years ago."

"Now, the clan's cultivators are fueling the Formation by draining their own lifeblood and Mana [the internal energy or power cultivated by a practitioner]."

Xander Qian swayed slightly before rising to survey his surroundings. He discovered that over half of the Qian Immortal Clan cultivators had already perished.

The survivors were slumped on the ground, their faces pale as death. A mere handful struggled to maintain their strength, channeling energy into the Formation [a structured arrangement of energy nodes and flows used for defense or attack], but they too were on the verge of complete exhaustion, their spiritual reserves nearly depleted.

Xander Qian's face was ghastly pale. A flicker of desperate hope crossed his features as he asked, "We have been besieged for a Millennium [a period of one thousand years], and have dispatched nine pleas for aid. Has Fellow Daoist Eldrin [a respectful title for a fellow cultivator, Eldrin] sent anyone to assist us?"

Rowan Qian shook his head, his own complexion a mask of utter despair. "It's useless," he said, his voice hollow. "Even if our messages could get through—which they cannot—it would make no difference."

"The Abyssal Sea Region first fought a bitter war against the Su Wei Sea for a Millennium, and now finds itself besieged by the Setting Sun Blessed Land [a sacred realm or territory] for another."

"By now, it is likely on the brink of total collapse itself. How could it possibly spare any thought for us?"

Xander Qian staggered, nearly collapsing to the ground. A look of utter desolation settled upon him. "Is it truly our fate," he whispered, voice thick with despair, "that the Qian Immortal Clan cannot escape this calamity?" Official source: audio-novel.com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.