Chapter 1310 : The Price of a Primordial Vein

Before parting, Eldrin Chen arrived upon Celestial Demon Island and gazed at the Earth Vein [a concentrated line of terrestrial spiritual energy] within this Immortal Island, a flicker of delight crossing his features.

Upon Celestial Demon Island lay an Immortal Rank Supreme Grade Wood Attribute Earth Vein [a terrestrial spiritual energy line imbued with the essence of wood], one of the Five Elements Earth Vein [terrestrial spiritual energy lines of the five elemental phases] required for cultivating the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body.

The preciousness of such an Earth Vein [a concentrated line of terrestrial spiritual energy] went without saying.

Eldrin Chen coveted it greatly. However, considering the circumstances of the Celestial Demon Sea, he sought out Ancient Buddha Kongming.

"To speak plainly," Eldrin Chen said, "this Peerless First Wood Earth Vein [a supreme-grade terrestrial spiritual energy line of the primary wood element] is of great use to me. I intend to extract it to cultivate an Immortal Physique [a transcendent bodily constitution]."

"Yet doing so would cause the First Wood Qi [the spiritual energy of the primary wood element] within the Celestial Demon Sea to diminish by thirty percent for hundreds of thousands of years to come. Thus, I felt obliged to inform you beforehand."

Ancient Buddha Kongming sighed upon hearing this, then spoke: "The path of us immortals and deities is one of constantly consuming the World's Primordial Qi [the world's foundational, primordial spiritual energy] and its resources."

"An act such as yours, refining an Earth Vein [a concentrated line of terrestrial spiritual energy] so readily, inflicts no small harm upon heaven and earth."

"The Karmic Burden [the metaphysical debt incurred by one's actions] from this deed is not light. If you achieve greatness in the future, you must repay this karmic debt. Otherwise, I fear a Great Tribulation [a catastrophic heavenly trial or calamity] will inevitably befall you."

Eldrin Chen's expression turned solemn. He understood perfectly that refining an Earth Vein [a concentrated line of terrestrial spiritual energy] in this manner was destined to incur a tremendous Karmic Burden [the metaphysical debt incurred by one's actions]. For more chapters, visit audio - novel . com for the complete novel.

In the past, after the fall of Su Wei Ancient Ancestor, the reason the Supreme-Grade Gengjin Earth Vein in the Su Wei Sea remained unrefined for several Millennium was precisely because ordinary Earth Immortal dared not shoulder such a Karmic Burden [the metaphysical weight of cause and effect from one's actions].

Refining a Peerless Earth Vein [a foundational spiritual artery of the world] would inflict grievous losses upon an entire sea region, rendering it unable to recover for at least several hundred thousand years, and would severely deplete even the World's Primordial Qi [the primordial life-force energy of the world itself].

If an ordinary Earth Immortal Progenitor were to refine it, they would inevitably face a Great Tribulation [a catastrophic heavenly trial] upon their next Dao Tribulation [a trial to advance one's cultivation path], with the likelihood of perishing greatly increased.

Eldrin Chen would also bear a tremendous Karmic Burden from the heavens and earth for this act. Fortunately, he was protected by three strands of Merit's Pure Radiance [the luminous manifestation of accumulated virtuous deeds], which could to some degree dissolve the Karmic Burden, ensuring no immediate grave danger.

Even so, if he failed to repay this karmic debt before his next Great Tribulation, the clinging miasma of calamity would inevitably attach itself to him, making him one of the primary targets for the reckoning of that Great Tribulation.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen spoke with deep conviction, "Thank you for the reminder, Fellow Daoist. In the future, should my cultivation bear fruit, I will naturally repay the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain."

With those words, Eldrin Chen hesitated no longer. He immediately activated the Yin-Yang Void Realm, harnessing its boundless World-Opening Power [a power capable of shaping primordial chaos] to seize and draw away this Peerless Earth Vein.

Having accomplished this step, Eldrin Chen delayed no further and immediately set off with his companions towards the Abyssal Sea Region.

The journey back to the Abyssal Sea Region was uneventful. Eldrin Chen had the great army settled, then returned to the heart of the Abyssal Abode of Bliss.

Back within the Abyss of the Abyssal End, Eldrin Chen first planted the five Acquired Spiritual Root [spiritual plants of extraordinary rarity and power], using Primordial Essence [the purest form of foundational energy] to shatter the shackles hindering their advancement. Afterwards, he gathered with Lyra Jiang, Verdant Consort, Yvonne the Violet Consort, and Lila.

Gazing at his several wives, Eldrin Chen retrieved several Dao Source [a primordial essence containing the fundamental laws of the Dao] and began to allocate them. "This time, we have obtained a total of eight Dao Source."

"I will keep the Dao Source from Netherus. The remaining ones, I intend to allocate to Lyra Jiang and Verdant Consort." Upon hearing this, Lyra Jiang and Verdant Consort remained composed, while Lila and Yvonne the Violet Consort both showed thoughtful expressions.

These were Supreme Grade Dao Source [the highest quality of primordial Dao essence]. If they refined one, it was possible they could break through to the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality in an extremely short time, and perhaps even glimpse the realm of Half-Step Earth Immortal.

Before the two women could speak, Eldrin Chen opened his mouth and said, "You two are only at the Seventh Level of Immortal Ascension Realm. There is no rush to refine a Supreme Grade Dao Source yet."

"This time, I plan to concentrate our resources to nurture two top-tier Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to immortality] as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, Lila and Lyra Jiang both nodded slightly.

Yvonne the Violet Consort revealed a smile and said, "Concentrating the use of Dao Source might be enough to forge a combat power equivalent to an Eight-Tribulation, or even a Ninth Tribulation Immortal."

"Sister Lila and I are still at a relatively low cultivation level. It is indeed better for us to refine High Grade Dao Source first." "I am relieved that you have no objections."

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but show a faint smile, then turned his gaze to the remaining Dao Source.

The remaining seven Dao Source were from the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon, the Five Elements Celestial Dragons, and the Taicang Black Fish. Among these seven Dao Source, the one from the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon was the most precious.

Eldrin pondered for a moment, turning the matter over in his mind before speaking. "Lyra's innate talent is on par with my own, and she too cultivates the five Law Power [the fundamental powers governing reality]."

"I intend to bestow upon Lyra the Dao Source [the primordial source of a being's connection to the Dao] of the Five Elements Celestial Dragons. This may aid her in mastering the 'Five Elements Limitless Rule' [a supreme divine ability governing the boundless potential of the five elements]."

Upon hearing this, Verdant Consort gave a slight, thoughtful nod.

Lyra Jiang's cultivation of the five Law Power had once also followed the path of the Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule [a supreme cultivation art of boundless primordial chaos].

However, because a Great Dao [a supreme, foundational principle of existence] can only be walked by one, had she pursued that path, she would have inevitably contended with Eldrin Chen for its authority in the future.

Thus, Lyra Jiang ultimately relinquished the Primordial Chaos Limitless Path and instead embarked upon the path of the Five Elements Limitless [the philosophical concept of boundlessness and infinite potential]. Read the full novel exclusively on *audio-novel.com*.

This path of the Five Elements Limitless also leads directly to the Primordial Chaos Realm [the legendary realm of primordial chaos], yet compared to Eldrin Chen's Primordial Chaos Limitless Path, it ultimately falls slightly short.

Of course, by not walking the Primordial Chaos Limitless Path, the difficulty of her cultivation journey is also somewhat reduced.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, after Lyra Jiang refines the Dao Source of the Five Elements Celestial Dragons, it should be sufficient for her to comprehend the Five Elements Limitless Rule. Her combat prowess should then barely reach the threshold of the Ninth Tribulation Immortal [the pinnacle realm of immortal cultivation, transcending nine heavenly tribulations].

Though merely touching that threshold, it is, after all, the domain of the Ninth Tribulation Immortal. A breakthrough into that realm would undoubtedly be an earth-shattering, heaven-rending event.

If she were to wait until her Lunar Immortal Physique [a supreme cultivation constitution attuned to lunar energies] and her Dao Fruit [the ultimate fruit of one's cultivation path, representing profound enlightenment] were both refined to the Heaven-Opening Realm [the pinnacle realm of cultivation, signifying one who can cleave open the heavens themselves], then her combat prowess would at the very least rank among the very peak of Ninth Tribulation Immortal [an immortal who has survived nine heavenly tribulations], and might even soar far beyond the domain of a typical Ninth Tribulation Immortal.

Eldrin Chen possessed little understanding of this, but from what he knew, the realm beyond Ninth Tribulation Immortal seemed to be an untouchable, Myth [a legendary, almost storybook-like] forbidden domain.

"Before reaching that realm, it is difficult to even speak of it."

"Perhaps only on the day I myself step into that domain will I comprehend what manner of existence it truly is."

Eldrin Chen pondered silently for a moment, then asked Lyra Jiang, "My Lady, approximately how long will it take for you to fully comprehend the Five Elements Limitless Rule [a supreme divine ability governing the boundless power of the five fundamental elements]?"

Lyra Jiang considered briefly before replying, "The Rule Power [the fundamental power of a cosmic rule or law] of the Five Elements grows increasingly difficult to grasp the deeper one delves. Even with the aid of the Supreme Grade Dao Source [a supreme-grade treasure containing the pure essence of the Dao itself], it will likely require no small amount of time."

"At best, five Millennium [a period of one thousand years]; at worst, the endeavor may consume the labor of ten thousand years."

Eldrin Chen nodded in understanding and said, "Comprehending the Five Elements Limitless Rule is the key to forging the foundation required to achieve the stature of a Ninth Tribulation Immortal."

"For this tribulation crossing, my Lady, if you cannot achieve success, remember you must not leave seclusion." "I understand."

Lyra Jiang nodded, her expression turning solemn and grave.

She understood clearly in her heart that an opportunity to achieve the Great Dao [the supreme, fundamental principle and path of cultivation] was a matter of fate. Once missed, it signified a lack of the destined fortune for attaining the Dao, and thereafter, the chance to cultivate it to completion would likely be exceedingly difficult to grasp.

Seeing that Lyra Jiang agreed, Eldrin Chen handed the Dao Source [the condensed essence of a being's cultivation and comprehension of the Dao] of the Taicang Black Fish and the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon to Verdant Consort, then spoke: "The Dao Source of the Taicang Black Fish can aid in nourishing the Green Lotus Immortal Constitution [a rare and potent innate physique symbolizing purity and boundless vitality]."

"The Dao Source of the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon can be divided into the powers of water and fire. It should allow for the comprehension of two distinct Daos." Experience the full epic at audio-novel . com.