Chapter 1248 : Forging the Black Serpent's Pendant

Thus, the three intertwined and ultimately gave birth to a World-Opening Grade defensive Art of Divine Subjugation [a powerful technique for subduing divine beings].

Once this Primordial True Aegis [the Primordial True Shield divine ability] is activated, the boundless Primordial Heavy Water [Primordial Heavy Water divine ability] within expands to form a protective barrier. Its defensive power, bolstered by the Black Serpent's Eye [the eye of the Boundless Black Serpent], is already sufficient to rival that of a Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest immortal rank].

"A single Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure, yet it possesses two Divine Ability [supernatural abilities born from profound cultivation] simultaneously."

"The quality of this Immortal Treasure [an artifact forged with immortal power] must rank among the finest even within the category of Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure."

Sensing the wondrous functions of this Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure, Eldrin Chen felt a surge of joy in his heart. This signified that his Artifact Forging Art [the esoteric art of crafting magical artifacts] had reached the Immortal Rank Supreme Grade [the pinnacle rank of immortal-grade craftsmanship], and he had even advanced a considerable distance within this realm.

He let out a soft sigh of relief and gazed upon the exquisitely beautiful necklace. "Forged with the pupil of the Boundless Black Serpent [a primordial serpent of immense power] as its core material,"

"I shall name you 'Black Serpent's Pendant'."

After storing the Black Serpent's Pendant, Eldrin Chen performed a quick calculation with his fingers and realized that the forging of this Black Serpent's Pendant had consumed a full one thousand eight hundred years.

"Six thousand years remain until the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial]. I pray there is still enough time."

Eldrin Chen murmured this thought inwardly and immediately set off for Six Stars Immortal Island. Visit audio—novel.com to enjoy the complete series.

After meeting the Six Stars Immortal [an immortal whose cultivation is tied to the six stars of the Southern Dipper], he immediately handed over the Black Serpent's Pendant [a powerful magical treasure forged from the essence of a primordial black serpent] to him.

Taking the treasure, the Six Stars Immortal could not conceal a look of wild joy, holding it with great affection as he said, "Your artifact-forging skills are likely nearing the threshold of the eighth rank."

"With talent such as yours, even if you were to enter a Grotto-Heaven [a blessed, self-contained pocket dimension of immense spiritual richness], you would undoubtedly be groomed as a core, true-lineage disciple."

Eldrin Chen offered an ambiguous smile and replied calmly, "As long as you are satisfied. Refine this treasure well. When the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial that reshapes the world] arrives, you may find it indispensable."

"I understand perfectly."

The Six Stars Immortal nodded and promptly returned to his Immortal Isles [a cluster of floating islands imbued with immortal energy] to begin seclusion and refine the Black Serpent's Pendant.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen did not linger. He flew back to Green Chariot Mountain [a majestic peak resembling a verdant chariot] and arrived before the Verdant Lotus Immortal Lake [a sacred lake where lotuses of profound spiritual nature bloom].

Within this immortal lake, the Creation Green Jade Lotus [a legendary lotus that embodies the essence of creation and life] was on the verge of its breakthrough. Verdant Consort [a powerful immortal consort associated with nature and growth] had already been waiting for some time.

Seeing Eldrin Chen arrive, Verdant Consort spoke, "Within approximately three hundred years, this Creation Green Jade Lotus will undergo its advancement."

"Mm."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, a ripple of emotion passing through his calm gaze.

Without another word, he simply sat down on the ground and said, "Then we shall wait."

With that, Eldrin Chen began his secluded cultivation by the shores of Verdant Lotus Immortal Lake. This period of cultivation, however, revealed to him the opportunity for a breakthrough.

It turned out that over ten thousand years had passed since he had broken through to the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm. Although he had not dedicated himself to closed-door cultivation during this time,

once a cultivator reaches the Violet Sanctum Realm, their various cultivation arts can operate autonomously. At Eldrin Chen's current level, he could continuously absorb spiritual energy [the vital energy that flows through all living things and the world] from the heavens, earth, and the void itself, ensuring his magic power was perpetually growing.

Although this rate was slower than dedicated seclusion, his magic power had, without him realizing it, reached the peak of the Ascendant Immortal 7th Tier.

Now, he was fully prepared to attempt the next breakthrough.

"Since that is the case, there is no need for further delay."

Upon sensing the opportunity, Eldrin Chen did not hesitate. He immediately began absorbing Immortal Spirit Essence [the purest form of spiritual energy found in immortal realms].

As a vast and mighty torrent of Immortal Spirit Essence surged into his body, it finally helped him shatter the boundary of the Ascendant Immortal 7th Tier and ascend to the realm of the Ascendant Immortal 8th Tier.

"Success!"

"Hah."

Eldrin Chen slowly exhaled a breath, a smile of satisfaction gracing his features.

Since his ascension to immortality, a mere fifty-five thousand years had passed; his arrival in the Immortal Realm was a mere fifty-four thousand years ago. Yet, he had already cultivated to the Ascendant Immortal 8th Tier [the eighth level of the Ascendant Immortal realm].

Such speed was nearly unbelievable to many Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and attained immortality].

After all, most Immortal required over eight hundred thousand years to reach this stage of cultivation. For uninterrupted reading, go to audio-novel . com.

Even those Immortal from Grotto-Heaven Blessed Land [realms of profound spiritual energy that accelerate cultivation], who benefited from their lands' amplifying effects, typically needed around two hundred thousand years to achieve this level.

This was because ordinary Immortal with a single Path Fruit [a condensed manifestation of one's cultivation path] or Dual Path Fruits [the state of having condensed two Path Fruits] needed to solidify their foundation during the Mid Ascendant Immortal Realm [the middle stages of the Ascendant Immortal realm].

Even with the aid of a Grotto-Heaven Blessed Land, consolidating a single Path Fruit generally consumed fifty thousand years. To consolidate two Path Fruit required approximately one hundred thousand years.

Perhaps only the core direct disciples of those Grotto-Heaven Blessed Land, the supreme prodigies possessing a Great Encompassing Foundation [a peerlessly solid and vast cultivation foundation], could advance with such breathtaking speed, breaking through to the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier [the ninth and pinnacle tier of the Ascendant Immortal realm] within one hundred thousand years.

"At my current pace, I can break through to the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier within twenty thousand years."

"And an Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier cultivator in less than eighty thousand years... even among the disciples of those Supreme Grotto-Heaven, such a speed would likely rank them among the most elite core disciples."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a trace of satisfaction coloring his thoughts.

He slowly concluded his cultivation session, sensing the state of his spiritual power. Upon breaking through to the Ascendant Immortal 8th Tier, he found his Immortal Essence [the foundational energy of an immortal] had increased by approximately twenty percent.

Though it was merely a twenty percent increase in energy, Eldrin Chen felt that with this bolstered power, his overall strength had indeed advanced by a noticeable margin.

With this thought, he drew his focus back to the present.

Beside him, Verdant Consort, seeing him awaken, spoke with delight, "Congratulations, husband. With this breakthrough to the Ascendant Immortal 8th Tier, you are but a single step away from the Great Perfection of the Ascendant Immortal Realm."

"Indeed." Eldrin Chen nodded, a gentle smile gracing his lips. "With your foundation, wife, you will likely take that step yourself within three thousand years."

He left the words hanging there, not needing to elaborate further.

Lifting his gaze, he looked towards the Verdant Lotus Immortal Lake. There, the Creation Green Jade Lotus had already begun to bloom with a dazzling Immortal Radiance [a luminous aura signifying supreme spiritual purity], its maturation imminent.

"It is nearly ripe."

Eldrin Chen spoke softly, the furrow between his brows deepening with concern.

The Immortal Path pays no heed to the passage of years. The Verdant Lotus had appeared on the verge of maturity for what seemed an age, yet a full Sixty-Year Cycle had passed before its transformation was finally complete.

Once the Creation Green Jade Lotus finished its metamorphosis, it shed three treasures in succession: the Lotus Leaf, the Lotus Seed, and the Lotus Throne. Following this, the Lotus Root transformed into a young woman in verdant robes who stepped forth, calling out brightly.

"Father! Mother!"

Worthy Verdancy Chen was tall and slender, emerging from the Lotus Pond with a cascade of dark hair flowing down her back. She possessed an ethereal, untainted beauty, a peerless grace that seemed to cleanse the very dust from the air.

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod of approval. Compared to the mischievous child of years past, the present Worthy Verdancy Chen carried an aura of pristine elegance and a rare, pure spiritual vitality.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen nodded again and said, "Having tempered your restless heart, I can finally be at ease about your future path."

Worthy Verdancy Chen nodded in return, offering no further words. Instead, she lifted her gaze toward the boundless void above.

There, across the expanse of heaven and earth, vast banks of Tribulation Cloud had coalesced into form. A Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial to ascend to immortality] was gathering, poised to descend.

Worthy Verdancy Chen's tribulation of Rebirth [a profound transformation akin to being reborn], nurtured within the supreme Post-Heaven [a state of existence following the primordial creation] Verdant Lotus, was itself an unceasing cultivation. Now, having fully gestated and emerged into the world, she had transcended her former self. The Great Tribulation [the ultimate heavenly trial for ascension to immortality] for her immortal ascension had thus silently descended upon her.

Facing the arrival of the immortal ascension Great Tribulation, Worthy Verdancy Chen showed neither sorrow nor joy on her countenance. She simply ascended into the heavens with serene composure.

That peerlessly elegant figure stood firm Nine Heavens Above [the highest realm of the heavens], upon the void itself, to undergo the Nine Heavens Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the cataclysmic lightning tribulation that descends from the nine heavens].

With hands clasped behind her back Nine Heavens Above, her verdant robes flowing with peerless grace, her demeanor was so stunning it could shame the ages of Space-Time [the fabric of reality encompassing all dimensions and epochs]. She resembled a supreme Imperial Lord [a ruler among immortals] quelling the Tribulation [heaven-sent calamity]. Between her palm and fingers, the Immortal Ascension Heavenly Thunder Tribulation [the specific lightning tribulation faced when ascending to immortality] was effortlessly extinguished. For the best reading experience, visit http://www . audio-novel.com.