Chapter 1234 : Legacy of the Crimson Sun

"Hmm."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod and then said, "Over forty thousand years ago, I, along with Six Stars Immortal and others, entered that Crimson Sun Blessed Land [a realm of concentrated spiritual energy and fortune] to seek Opportunity and Fortune [rare treasures and fortuitous encounters]. The battle that ensued yielded a bountiful harvest."

"However, the true Opportunity and Fortune within the Crimson Sun Blessed Land was actually the Four Extremities Celestial Pillars [heavenly pillars that stabilize the world's energies], and the World-Opening Treasure [an artifact of immense power capable of shaping reality] known as the Solar Flame Divine Furnace [a divine furnace forged from solar flames]."

"Back then, Lingering Sun Child, Azure Firmament Goddess, Immortal Maiden Azure Luan, and others made their moves one after another, seizing one of the pillars from the Four Extremities Celestial Pillars."

"With one of the Four Extremities Celestial Pillars missing, the balance of heaven and earth within the Crimson Sun Earth Immortal Realm [the immortal realm connected to the Crimson Sun Blessed Land] was disrupted, making it difficult to sustain its existence."

"By my reckoning, the time for its complete collapse should be drawing near."

Eldrin Chen recounted the tale with measured words, his expression turning profoundly grave as he reached this point.

Once that Crimson Sun Earth Immortal Realm collapses, the former Crimson Sun Blessed Land will surely reappear in the mortal world. Such an invaluable supreme Blessed Land [a land of profound spiritual fortune], along with the legacy of an Earth Immortal [a high-level immortal cultivator] sect, would stir the hearts of even Earth Immortal Patriarch [a patriarch who has attained the Earth Immortal realm].

Thinking of this, Exquisite Jiang could not help but speak up: "An Earth Immortal Blessed Land [a Blessed Land associated with an Earth Immortal] is indeed something we can stake a claim on."

"However, making a move in this venture will likely bring us face-to-face with Earth Immortal Patriarch. We must proceed with utmost caution." For the best reading experience, visit *audio-novel.com*.

"I understand."

Eldrin Chen nodded, then spoke: "It is a pity that Fellow Daoist Heaven Wind is unwilling to act this time. If we could join forces with him, our chances of success would be greater."

Upon hearing this, Verdant Consort could only sigh and say, "His most urgent task now is indeed to break through to the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a transitional state between the Ascendant Immortal and Earth Immortal realms]."

"That is true."

Eldrin Chen nodded in agreement, naturally understanding Heaven Wind Immortal's perspective.

That Heaven Wind Immortal now possesses the World-Opening Treasure [a supreme treasure capable of creating or stabilizing a minor world] 'Ancient Starry Firmament Bell', along with the top-tier auxiliary Immortal Treasure [a powerful enchanted artifact used by immortals] True Dragon Treasure Pearl and the top-tier defensive Immortal Treasure Black Serpent Immortal Armor. His wealth surpasses that of many Half-Step Earth Immortal [cultivators at the transitional state before becoming a full Earth Immortal].

Yet his own power remains merely at the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier [the ninth and final stage of the Ascendant Immortal realm]. To hold three such Heavy Treasures [exceptionally powerful and valuable magical artifacts] with such meager strength is like a child carrying gold through a bustling marketplace.

Even with Heaven Flame Patriarch as his backer, the temptation of a World-Opening Treasure and two Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [the highest quality tier of Immortal Treasures] laid bare might tempt even an Earth Immortal Patriarch [a patriarch who has attained the Earth Immortal realm] to take action.

Should an Earth Immortal Patriarch strike, these very treasures would become his downfall.

Therefore, Heaven Wind Path Master has remained in seclusion at the bottom of The Returning Abyss [a profound and mysterious abyssal location] all these years, vowing not to emerge until he breaks through to Half-Step Earth Immortal.

Regarding this, Eldrin Chen paid it little mind. If Heaven Wind Path Master went, it was fine; if he did not go, there would be one less person to share the treasures. Neither outcome was particularly bad news for him.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen then asked Exquisite Jiang and Verdant Consort, "How has your cultivation progressed these years, my ladies?"

"Still at the Ascendant Immortal 7th Tier," Exquisite Jiang replied, then smiled slightly. "However, my Immortal Body [a perfected physical form achieved through immortal cultivation] has reached completion. Both my Five-Colored Divine Light [a divine defensive and offensive technique harnessing five elemental lights] and Great Five Elements Pure Lunar Divine Thunder [a supreme thunder technique combining lunar and five-elemental power] have reached the Grand Completion stage. My strength has finally advanced a significant step."

"Moreover, after my Second Primordial Spirit [a secondary spiritual core or avatar cultivated by high-level immortals] merged with the source of the Supreme-Grade Water Vein [a top-tier spiritual land formation rich in water-element energy], its power has grown substantially. Its cultivation and Divine Ability [supernatural powers and techniques] are now comparable to that of a Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator on the verge of becoming a true Earth Immortal]."

Seeing this, Verdant Consort also nodded and said, "My Positive Water Verdant Lotus Throne [a spiritual lotus throne artifact imbued with pure water energy] has ascended to the rank of a Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [a pinnacle-grade enchanted artifact used by immortals]. In recent years, my Polarity Verdant Lotus Path [a cultivation method centered on the duality of the verdant lotus] has also made great strides, reaching the stage of perfecting its Path Principles [the fundamental laws and insights of a cultivation art]."

"Coupled with my perfected Immortal Body, my current strength should now be sufficient to contend with a Half-Step Earth Immortal."

Eldrin Chen nodded in acknowledgment. With Exquisite Jiang's profound foundation, achieving Grand Completion in both the Five-Colored Divine Light and Great Five Elements Pure Lunar Divine Thunder had greatly augmented her combat prowess.

After the cultivation advancement of her Second Primordial Spirit, it was now equivalent to half a Half-Step Earth Immortal. Furthermore, with the Crimson Dragon Sky-Scorching Sword [a legendary sword embodying a crimson dragon's scorching power] in hand, her strength should be on par with a Half-Step Earth Immortal who has weathered five or six heavenly tribulations.

Verdant Consort's cultivation was slightly weaker by half a measure, but the Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure, the Positive Water Verdant Lotus Throne, had compensated for this flaw. Empowered by her Polarity Verdant Lotus Path and the Crimson-Azure Twin Dragon Swords [a pair of swords channeling the power of crimson and azure dragons], her offensive power was no weaker than that of a Half-Step Earth Immortal who had endured four or five tribulations.

Add to that the Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure, the Crimson Flame Golden Scale Armor [a suit of golden scale armor imbued with crimson flame energy], and her overall strength should be comparable to a Half-Step Earth Immortal of the fourth tribulation.

Of course, this was merely theoretical strength. Among Immortal [powerful beings who have transcended mortality], as long as there was no qualitative gap in power, the outcome of a battle ultimately depended on the combat instincts and experience of the participants.

Certain Immortal with exceptionally keen battle intuition could seize a fleeting opportunity to defeat their foe with a single decisive move, making it entirely possible for them to triumph over opponents of a higher cultivation realm.

Regardless, after digesting the gains from the Celestial Stele Sea [a mystical sea filled with ancient steles] sword contest and the Abyss of the Returning Abyss [a legendary and perilous abyssal realm], the strength of the Chen Immortal Clan had undergone a monumental leap forward.

"I wonder if the current Chen Immortal Clan could now stand toe-to-toe with the Lingering Sun Blessed Land [a powerful and ancient sacred land]," Eldrin Chen mused quietly to himself.

After a moment of contemplation, he shook his head.

The Lingering Sun Blessed Land had dominated the Lingering Sun Sea for countless years. It was not only home to a Five Tribulations Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has survived five heavenly tribulations and stands at the threshold of becoming a true Earth Immortal], but also boasted a genuine Earth Immortal Patriarch [a patriarch who has fully ascended to the Earth Immortal realm]. For more chapters, visit audio novel.com for the complete novel.

That Lingering Sun Patriarch had attained the Dao over eight hundred thousand years ago. It was said his cultivation had already reached the Third Level Earth Immortal [the third major stage within the Earth Immortal realm], making his power far beyond what any ordinary Half-Step Earth Immortal could hope to match.

Suppressing these thoughts, Eldrin Chen spoke, "My divinations indicate that the Crimson Sun Earth Immortal Realm [an immortal realm associated with the Crimson Sun lineage] will begin to collapse in approximately two hundred years."

"I will visit the Glazed Blessed Land to inquire if they wish to intervene in this matter."

"Agreed," Exquisite Jiang nodded, a meaningful smile gracing her lips. "You have been secluded in cultivation within the clan for many years. It has been too long since you last saw Sister Nyssa Qu."

"Ahem! Ahem!"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen gave a light cough and did not pursue the topic further.

"..."

Eldrin Chen did not depart immediately. He spent several months in dual cultivation [a practice where two cultivators harmonize their energies for mutual benefit] with his wives at Green Chariot Mountain before finally setting off for the Glazed Sea Territory.

When he arrived at the Glazed Sea, Nyssa Qu was in secluded meditation. Seeing her husband arrive, she immediately interrupted her cultivation session.

After several days of tender reunion, Eldrin Chen sensed that Nyssa Qu's cultivation had already reached the peak of the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier. Delighted, he said, "Your cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds, my love. It seems the day of your breakthrough to the Earth Immortal [the realm of an Earth Immortal, a powerful immortal being] is not far off."

"Breaking through to Earth Immortal is not so easy,"

Nyssa Qu replied, shaking her head with a bitter smile. "Although my bloodline is Extraordinary, achieving the Earth Immortal Realm will likely still be difficult."

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback, then asked, "Is it because of the World-Opening Spiritual Root [a legendary grade of spiritual root, the highest potential foundation for cultivation]?"

"Not exactly," Nyssa Qu shook her head, then smiled. "A World-Opening Spiritual Root [a primordial spiritual root said to have existed since the dawn of creation] is exceedingly rare to find in this world. Many Earth Immortal Blessed Land [a realm or sanctuary governed by an Earth Immortal] might spend tens of millions of years and still fail to cultivate a single one."

"However, the Glazed Blessed Land is one of the most prosperous Blessed Land [a sanctuary or realm rich in spiritual energy] within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea. Moreover, it is a supreme Earth Immortal [a powerful immortal whose power is anchored to the earth] of the Ninth Level Earth Immortal [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm]. Producing four World-Opening Spiritual Root [a primordial spiritual root said to have existed since the dawn of creation] is well within its capabilities."

"It is just that..."

Nyssa Qu paused, her expression turning solemn. "A Nine-Colored Immortal Shell [a mythical clam demon beast of supreme grade] like myself, forged through Post-Heaven [a state of existence or cultivation achieved after the formation of the world, often implying a lesser innate potential compared to beings born before creation] means, is different from an Innate [a state of being born with supreme potential, often before or at the world's creation] Seven-Colored Immortal Clam [a powerful, naturally-born clam demon beast]. We are beings who defy the natural order of heaven and earth. The Tribulation [a heavenly trial or calamity that tests a cultivator's strength and resolve] we face for a breakthrough will be correspondingly more terrifying."

As she explained in detail, Eldrin Chen gradually understood the nature of Nyssa Qu's impending Tribulation [a heavenly trial or calamity that tests a cultivator's strength and resolve].

The legendary Nine-Colored Immortal Shell [a mythical clam demon beast of supreme grade] was an Innate Heavenly God Being [a primordial deity born with the world at its creation] conceived during the World-Opening [the primordial event of creation when the world was formed]. Its foundational nature was even more formidable than that of an Innate Divine Spirit [a spirit born with supreme divine potential at the world's dawn]. Join our community of readers at audi novel.com.