Chapter 1235 : The Nine-Colored Immortal's Tribulation

Such beings, once fully formed and born into the world, emerge as supreme existences at the level of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the pinnacle of immortal cultivation, a state of perfect harmony with the cosmos].

However, Nyssa Qu is a Nine-Colored Immortal Shell [a mythical clam spirit of extraordinary beauty and power] born from Post-Heaven [a state of existence shaped by the world after its creation] Creation [the act of bringing something into being]. For her to advance further, she naturally faces more arduous trials.

She must undergo a Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial that tests a cultivator's strength and resolve], transforming herself amidst the Great Tribulation [a grand, world-shaking calamity], to ultimately metamorphose into the Innate Nine-Colored Immortal Shell Constitution [a legendary, heaven-defying spiritual physique].

Therefore, Nyssa Qu's World-Opening Great Tribulation [the ultimate heavenly trial faced when opening one's own inner world] is far more terrifying than that of an ordinary Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality through cultivation].

The World-Opening Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the devastating lightning tribulation that strikes during the world-opening process] alone is immensely difficult to survive. According to Glazed Divine Lord's estimation, even a prodigy with an Ascendant Immortal Great Encompassing Foundation [a foundation of unparalleled perfection at the Ascendant Immortal realm] would struggle to withstand it without truly extraordinary means.

Thinking of this, Eldrin Chen spoke with a grave expression, "The Divine Lord [a title for a powerful immortal lord] is a Third Tribulation Earth Immortal [an Earth Immortal who has survived three heavenly tribulations], one of the most supreme existences within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea [a vast and perilous sea region in the immortal realms]."

"With her capabilities, she surely has a plan to counter this."

"Mmm."

Nyssa Qu nodded slightly, yet a trace of worry colored her voice, "Husband, when you gifted me the sword manual for the Seven Extremities Spirit-Slaying Sword [a legendary sword formation of unparalleled lethality], the Glazed Divine Lord examined it and declared it to be a peerless Sword Formation [a coordinated array of swords that unleashes immense power]."

"She once said that this sword formation resonates perfectly with my nature. Once I successfully refine the Seven Extremities Spirit-Slaying Sword, it would allow me to dominate the Ascendant Immortal Realm [the realm of immortals who have ascended beyond the mortal plane], becoming invincible. I could even face a Nine Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has survived nine heavenly tribulations, a being of immense power] without fear." Official source: audio—novel.com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

"For this very reason, the Divine Lord departed the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea and journeyed across the Vast Azure Immortal Domain, all to seek those seven types of Primordial Era Desolate Spirit [ancient, primordial beasts of desolate power], to forge for me the Seven Extremities Spirit-Slaying Sword [a legendary sword formation of seven blades]."

Speaking to this point, Nyssa Qu sighed and said, "Once this Sword Formation is forged, it will consist of seven Supreme-Grade Immortal Sword [the highest grade of immortal weaponry]. For this humble concubine to transcend the World-Opening Great Tribulation [the cataclysmic tribulation required to open one's own inner world] would then be a matter of course."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's expression shifted slightly.

He retrieved a pitch-black Inner Pill [the condensed core of a powerful beast's cultivation] from his sleeve and handed it to Nyssa Qu, saying, "My lady, see what this is?"

She was momentarily taken aback, then exclaimed with pleasant surprise, "This is... the Inner Pill of a Primordial Era Desolate Spirit?"

"Indeed," Eldrin Chen nodded, a faint smile gracing his lips. "Some time ago, your husband encountered a Boundless Black Serpent [a colossal serpent of the primordial void]. It took no small effort to finally slay it."

"I kept this Inner Pill specifically for you, to use in consecrating your sword."

"Husband..."

Overwhelmed with joy, Nyssa Qu gazed at Eldrin Chen with her beautiful eyes before throwing herself into his embrace.

Regardless, with this Inner Pill from a Primordial Era Desolate Spirit in hand, one of her Seven Extremities Spirit-Slaying Sword, the Black Serpent Sword [the sword forged with the essence of the Boundless Black Serpent], was now assured of ascending to the Immortal Rank Supreme Grade [the pinnacle rank for immortal artifacts].

After handing the Inner Pill [a condensed core of spiritual energy formed within a demon beast] to Nyssa Qu, Eldrin Chen recalled the true purpose of his journey. "The reason for my visit, my dear," he began, "is actually for another matter."

"That Crimson Sun Blessed Land [a realm of immense spiritual fortune and peril], it is on the verge of manifesting into our world…"

Eldrin Chen recounted the tale in detail, explaining the intricate Karma [the web of cause, effect, and destiny that binds all things] surrounding the Crimson Sun Blessed Land.

Verdant Consort had heard whispers of this as well. After a moment of contemplation, however, she shook her head. "At present, the Divine Lord [a title for a powerful immortal lord] is not within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea. Sun Consort, the Elder [a senior leader of a sect or clan], must remain to guard this place. I fear the Glazed Blessed Land [a powerful immortal domain] has no one available to intervene."

"I understand."

Eldrin Chen nodded, a flicker of regret passing through his heart.

The Opportunity and Fortune [chance encounters and treasures that can drastically alter a cultivator's destiny] within that Crimson Sun Blessed Land were likely immense. The Glazed Blessed Land was the second most powerful Blessed Land [a realm of concentrated spiritual energy and natural treasures] among the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas [a region of interconnected immortal domains]. Had the Glazed Divine Lord [the sovereign ruler of the Glazed Blessed Land] been present, they might have claimed a share of this fortune.

But the Glazed Divine Lord was absent. This time, Eldrin Chen would have to venture forth alone, hoping to seize whatever treasures he could.

Yet, on another note, Nyssa Qu now possessed the Nine-Colored Immortal Shell Body [a legendary constitution granting immense defensive power and spiritual affinity], a physique rivaling the pinnacle of Human Race cultivators who had mastered their Path Principles [the fundamental laws of one's chosen cultivation dao], condensed their Path Fruit [the crystallized essence of one's cultivation path], and forged an Immortal Body [a body refined to near-indestructibility]. Once she broke through to the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a transitional realm just below true Earth Immortality], she could cultivate three types of World-Opening Path Fruit [a supreme Path Fruit symbolizing the power to shape a minor world].

If only the Glazed Divine Lord could procure seven Primordial Era Desolate Spirit [ancient and powerful desolation spirits] Inner Pill to forge that legendary Seven Extremities Spirit-Slaying Sword [a divine sword of unparalleled sharpness and soul-severing power], Nyssa Qu's strength would become peerless within the Ascendant Immortal Realm [the realm of true immortals]. Even a Nine Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has survived nine heavenly tribulations] would likely fall beneath her blade.

Compared to such a momentous matter, the mere Crimson Sun Blessed Land truly pales into insignificance.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen added a further admonition, "The role Glazed Divine Lord [a title for a powerful immortal] has played in your achievements to this day is indelible."

"In the future, when your cultivation attains greater heights, you must repay this debt of gratitude manifold."

"This humble concubine understands."

Nyssa Qu nodded, a touch of emotion stirring within her as she said, "Glazed Divine Lord's intention is for me to become the master of the Immortal Clam Clan [a clan of immortal clam spirits] within this Vast Azure Immortal Domain once I break through to the Celestial Immortal [a foundational immortal realm] realm."

"Thus, our Karma [the principle of cause and effect governing spiritual destiny] is intertwined. I and the Immortal Clam Clan shall henceforth share glory and disgrace as one!" The complete novel can be found at site: audio-novel.com.

"So that is the way of it."

Eldrin Chen sighed inwardly, understanding that after receiving this boon from Glazed Divine Lord, Nyssa Qu was no longer merely his Dao Companion [a cultivation partner]; she had also become the future hope of the Immortal Clam Clan.

The Immortal Clam Clan, as one of the Hundred Spirit Immortal Clan [a collective term for various immortal spirit clans], indeed possesses existences at the level of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal realm]. However, the pinnacle powerhouses of this lineage are exceedingly rare.

As far as Eldrin Chen knew, during the era of the Primordial Chaos Unfolding [the primordial beginning of the cosmos], the sole Innate [a primordial, heaven-born state of being] Nine-Colored Clam Ancestor had long since perished.

Since then, the few remaining Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the pinnacle realm of cultivation, representing supreme power and longevity] of their lineage have successively fallen. Now, relying on a single Great Encompassing Golden Immortal to prop them up, they have plummeted to the very bottom among the Hundred Spirit Immortal Clan [a prestigious alliance of one hundred powerful immortal clans].

The reason is that the wealth of this lineage is far too dazzling, inviting covetous eyes. During the World Kalpa Tribulation [a cataclysmic era of great upheaval and cleansing for the world], they have repeatedly suffered Tribulation [calamitous trials and disasters], causing their strength to decline significantly.

They urgently need a new Great Encompassing Golden Immortal to anchor their Fortune [the collective luck, destiny, and prosperity of a clan or lineage]. Otherwise, they will face a gap in their succession, and sooner or later be liquidated amidst the Kalpa Tribulation [a period of great calamity and reckoning].

Having understood this, Eldrin Chen finally set his mind at ease.

At the very least, the Immortal Clam Clan [a clan whose members possess the bloodline of ancient immortal clams] was sincere in nurturing Nyssa Qu. With their vast resources devoted to her cultivation, Nyssa Qu's future Path [the journey of spiritual cultivation and enlightenment] would undoubtedly be much smoother.

"In that case, my lady, you should cultivate in peace,"

"while I make a journey to the Crimson Sun Blessed Land [a blessed realm bathed in the energy of a crimson sun], to see if any opportunities await."

Eldrin Chen murmured with a gentle smile.

He did not linger long within the Glazed Blessed Land [a blessed land renowned for its crystalline beauty and spiritual purity]. A few days later, he returned to the Returning Abyss Sea Region [a vast and mysterious sea region].

Back at Green Chariot Mountain [his mountain abode], Eldrin Chen did not enter secluded death-defying cultivation. Instead, he opened his alchemical furnace to refine several batches of Immortal Pill [pills of immense power, capable of greatly aiding an immortal's cultivation]. When a century had passed in the blink of an eye, he set off for the Crimson Sun Sea Region [the sea region where the Crimson Sun Blessed Land is located].

This journey to the Crimson Sun Sea was unlike the last. The Crimson Sun Earth Immortal Realm was on the verge of collapse, so it was certain that Half-Step Earth Immortal and even Earth Immortal elders would intervene.

To avoid causing the fall of a clan Immortal, Eldrin Chen did not bring the other Immortal of his family.

For this trip, he only brought Exquisite Jiang and Verdant Consort. Both possessed combat power at the Half-Step Earth Immortal level. Combined with Eldrin Chen's own strength, they would have the power to contend even against an Earth Immortal Patriarch.

Even if they encountered a powerhouse at the Middle Stage Earth Immortal realm, their combined efforts should be sufficient for self-preservation.

The Crimson Sun Sea was not far from the Returning Abyss Sea. The three of them traversed the Lingering Sun Sea Region and soon arrived within the Crimson Sun Sea Region.

Yet, the moment they reached this Lingering Sun Sea, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly. He faintly sensed an aura of ominous malice [a foreboding, hostile energy that often precedes conflict or disaster].

"What is it?"

Noticing his change in demeanor, Exquisite Jiang inquired.

Eldrin Chen shook his head and said, "I sense a pervasive miasma of baleful energy [a corrupting, violent spiritual influence] in the world, mingled with the breath of perilous tribulation [a dangerous, calamitous fate]. This journey may hold unforeseen dangers."

"Peril likely awaits us."

Verdant Consort's countenance shifted slightly, and she could not help but ask, "Could it be that this journey holds danger? Perhaps we should withdraw and discuss this further."

Eldrin Chen did not answer directly. Instead, he spoke calmly, "Let us first perform a divination [a mystical practice to foresee events or seek guidance]. We can decide our course of action after that is done." For more chapters, visit AUDIO-NOVEL.COM for the complete novel.