Chapter 1295 : The Seat of Celestial Power

Under such circumstances, the more prodigious the Earth Immortal Progenitor [a cultivator who has ascended to the foundational immortal realm and established their own lineage], the more precious the Heaven's Mandate Seat [a metaphysical position of authority and power within a world, granted by its foundational laws] contained within their inner world becomes.

For instance, Eldrin Chen possesses the potential for the Great Luo [the supreme, primordial state of existence and cultivation]. Once he ascends to the realm of a Great Luo Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal who has attained the Great Luo state and embodies golden perfection], the value of the Heaven's Mandate Seat within the world he forges would be beyond measure.

This is because the Heaven's Mandate Seat within an Immortal Domain [a realm or world created and governed by a powerful immortal] forged by a Great Luo Golden Immortal is imbued with Great Dao Power [the fundamental power of the universe's core principles]. Merely by wielding it, one could directly attain combat prowess equivalent to an Ancient Immortal [an immortal of immense age and profound power, a pinnacle existence].

What manner of beings are Ancient Immortals? Throughout the vast expanse of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain [a major celestial realm in the story], their number can be counted on one hand. They are sovereign, paramount existences, standing but half a step away from the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm.

To cultivate to this realm through one's own efforts is an achievement that would earn a glance of regard even from a Great Luo Golden Immortal, and command respect from the mighty Celestial Court [the heavenly bureaucracy governing the immortal realms].

An Ancient Immortal who wields a Heaven's Mandate Seat may lack the inherent prestige of one who attained the realm through personal cultivation, yet the difference in their martial might is not one of essence.

Furthermore, such a mandate-wielding Ancient Immortal typically signifies the backing of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, making the question of whose authority carries greater weight a complex one.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen mused thoughtfully, "The Heaven's Mandate Seat is indeed precious. However, all present have already ascended to the dignity of Immortals [beings who have transcended mortality and attained immortality] and have no need for such a seat."

"If the Divine Lord [a title for a deity or immensely powerful immortal lord] is willing, perhaps several [a position of authority tied to a specific fundamental law of the world, lesser than a Heaven's Mandate Seat] could be bestowed upon meritorious cultivators who fell in battle." Upon hearing this, the assembled immortals nodded in agreement.

Having grasped the profound value of the Heaven's Mandate Seat, they could not help but cast a meaningful glance towards Eldrin Chen. Original publication: *audio-novel.com* - The source of this chapter.

Within the Abyssal Immortal Alliance today, who does not know that Eldrin Chen possesses the potential for the Great Luo [the supreme realm of Golden Immortals]? Thus, their gazes now burn with fervent desire.

Setting aside the realm of Great Luo Golden Immortal [the supreme Golden Immortal], should Eldrin Chen one day break through to the Heaven Immortal Realm, the Heaven's Mandate Seat [a position of cosmic authority within a self-created world] within the world he forges could likely give rise to dozens of Earth Immortal [immortals bound to a terrestrial world], or even Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators on the cusp of true Celestial Immortality] powerhouses.

If he truly ascends to Great Luo Golden Immortal, then even an existence as supreme as the Lord of the Western Abyss Dragon Palace might find his ultimate achievements paling before those who hold a Heaven's Mandate Seat within Eldrin's domain.

This line of thought sent a whirlwind of calculations spinning through the minds of the assembled immortals.

Peng the Roc Demon Sage's eyes flickered with new resolve, a silent vow forming within: "It seems in the wars to come, this Sage can no longer afford to hold back."

Returning to the matter at hand, Solara, hearing Eldrin Chen's words, stated plainly: "To grasp the Heavenly Mandate of my Earth Immortal Realm [a world created and governed by an Earth Immortal], one must forsake their current Dao Fruit [the condensed essence of one's cultivation path] and cultivation base, entering my realm through Divine Soul [the spiritual core of a high-level cultivator] reincarnation."

"For those who fall in battle, if their Divine Soul remains relatively intact, they may be sent within." Seeing Solara's agreement, Eldrin Chen smiled. "My thanks, then."

With that settled, Eldrin Chen had someone bring forth the Soul-Gathering Pearl [a treasure for collecting and preserving souls]. From among the countless fallen cultivators, he selected several Nascent Soul Dao Lord [cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage who have comprehended a Dao] who had rendered significant merit.

After obtaining their consent, he sent them into the world forged by Solara to gestate.

Upon reincarnation, these cultivators would become the first batch of heaven-and-earth-born deities within this nascent world, born with the authority to wield the power of the Heaven and Earth Law [the fundamental laws governing a realm].

With this matter settled, the affairs concerning Solara and the World Creation [the act of forming a new minor world or realm] were brought to a close.

The assembled Immortals returned to the Abyssal Sea Region, while Eldrin Chen made his way to the location of the Abyssal Abode of Bliss.

Upon returning to the Abyssal Abode of Bliss, he took out the World-Initiating Qi [the primordial energy used to initiate the creation of a world] gifted by Solara and fell into deep contemplation.

With this strand of World-Initiating Qi, Eldrin Chen was now capable of proceeding with the advancement of one of his Lifebound Immortal Treasure [a cultivator's personally bound and nurtured magical artifact] to the World-Opening Treasure [a treasure of immense power capable of cleaving open worlds] tier.

However, he possessed five such Lifebound Immortal Treasure: the Yin-Yang Void Realm, the Earth-Fortress Sovereign Bell, the Flood Water Azure Lotus Platform, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss, and the Heavenly River Flood Water Sword. Each one required World-Initiating Qi for its ascension.

"The World-Initiating Qi is insufficient. I can only choose one," Eldrin Chen mused silently.

He pondered the matter, then spoke to himself, "Advancing a treasure to World-Opening Treasure also requires vast resources. The only source I possess capable of providing such materials is the endless Primordial Heavy Water [an ancient, immensely dense and potent form of water] from the Source of the Abyss."

"It seems, for now, the Heavenly River Flood Water Sword is the only viable choice," Eldrin Chen murmured, then gave a slight, almost imperceptible shake of his head.

In truth, advancing the Heavenly River Flood Water Sword was not the optimal path. His Heaven-Severing Twin Swords Union [a supreme sword technique combining two blades] already possessed power comparable to a World-Opening Treasure.

Furthermore, once the Heavenly River Flood Water Sword was advanced, it could no longer be used in the Heavenly Separated Twin Swords Union. Therefore, promoting this sword would not result in a significant increase in Eldrin Chen's overall combat prowess.

Noticing his expression, Lyra Jiang beside him pondered for a moment before speaking.

"If you now seek resources to advance your World Creation [the process of forming one's own inner world or domain], why not make a journey to the Su Wei Sea?"

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback, then nodded in agreement. "Within the Su Wei Sea, there is a Peerless [the highest grade of treasure] Gold Source Immortal Vein [a legendary vein of ore imbued with golden source energy]. Perhaps we truly can find the resources needed to advance the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void [a mystical artifact capable of reflecting and manipulating the forces of Yin, Yang, and Void]."

"Since that is the case, I shall make the journey," he murmured to himself.

Without informing anyone, he departed quietly for the Su Wei Sea that very day. Read, share, and discuss at audio-novel dot com.

The Su Wei Sea was not far from the Abyssal Sea Region, a journey Eldrin Chen could complete in merely two or three days if he flew at full speed.

However, to avoid detection, he concealed his form and traveled slowly beneath the waves. This cautious path stretched the journey to a full three months before he finally reached the Su Wei Sea.

"What a prosperous sea," he observed.

Upon arriving at the Su Wei Sea, Eldrin Chen immediately noticed the waters teemed with countless varieties of Spirit Fish [fish infused with spiritual energy, often used as cultivation resources or food].

In the great battle of the Abyssal Sea Region all those years ago, over ninety-five percent of the Demonic Tribe within the Su Wei Sea were slain.

Yet, the power of Life is truly profound and wondrous. Now, after a mere two Millennium have passed, the Su Wei Sea has already regained its former bustle and prosperity. Foundation Establishment, Purple Mansion, and Golden Core Realm Demonic Beast are found everywhere. However, Demonic Tribe above the Nascent Soul realm are pitifully few, and Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] Demonic Tribe have been virtually wiped out.

"It is easy for the Low-Rank Demonic Tribe to recover, but for the High-Rank Demonic Tribe of the Primordial Spirit Realm, to restore their former glory would likely take a hundred thousand years of effort."

"As for those fallen Demon Immortal [demonic cultivators who have ascended to immortality], their recovery would probably require a million years."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, then stepped forward calmly, finding himself, almost without realizing it, at the very heart of the Su Wei Sea.

The Su Wei Immortal Island is the core of the Su Wei Sea. This is a vast Immortal Island stretching for countless millions of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], even larger than the Purple Realm of old.

In the days when Su Wei Ancient Ancestor still lived, this island was a forbidden land for all demonic beasts; even Demon Immortal would tread upon it with trembling fear.

Now, as Eldrin Chen set foot upon this mountain, his expression remained placid as he sensed the Immortal Spirit Qi [the supreme spiritual energy of immortal realms]. A slight frown creased his brow.

"The Immortal Spirit Qi contains an extremely dense concentration of Metallic Essence Qi [spiritual energy imbued with the essence of metal]."

"From the very earth, a sharp, bone-piercing Metallic Gold Malignancy [a malevolent, metallic energy] emanates. It seems this Immortal Island harbors at least one Peerless Gold Essence Ore Vein [a vein of ore containing the purest essence of gold]."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly as he strode towards the heart of Immortal Island. Before he knew it, he found himself standing atop the summit of a towering mountain.

From this lofty vantage point, Eldrin Chen gazed down upon the entirety of Su Wei Immortal Island, his fingers weaving intricate patterns in the air as he calculated the island's veins of primordial Qi [the vital energy that flows through all living things].

After a long while, Eldrin Chen gathered his World-Opening Power, manifesting a Primordial Chaos Qi Grasping Hand vast enough to blot out the heavens. It descended with crushing force, plunging deep into the boundless earth below.

"Arise!"

With Eldrin Chen's resonant command, the very heavens and earth began to tremble violently.

A cataclysmic earthquake shook the expanse of Su Wei Immortal Island. Mountains and rivers split asunder, and the primordial wilderness was rent apart by sheer force.

The sky-obscuring Primordial Grasping Hand delved into the earth's depths, excavating an ore vein that stretched for millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters], its true length unfathomable.

"What an immense Great White Metallic Gold Ore Vein!" Official source: audio-novel . com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.