Chapter 1311 : The Path of Twin Dao Fruits

Speaking of this, Eldrin Chen said, "If you refine this, Madam, reaching the Seven Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has survived seven heavenly tribulations] realm will be assured, and you may even glimpse the Eight-Calamity Immortal [an immortal who has survived eight heavenly calamities] realm."

"Mm."

Hearing this, Verdant Consort gave a slight nod.

With a Great Luo Foundation [the supreme foundation for an immortal, representing the pinnacle of potential] built upon Three Dao Fruits [three distinct fruits of enlightenment representing mastery over different aspects of the Dao], as long as she cultivated all three Dao Fruit [the fruit of enlightenment, a crystallization of one's comprehension of a specific aspect of the Dao] to the Heaven-Opening Realm [a profound realm of cultivation where one gains the power to influence the heavens themselves], she would possess combat power on par with a Ninth Tribulation Immortal [an immortal who has survived the ultimate, ninth heavenly tribulation].

Furthermore, if she could simultaneously cultivate two World-Opening Dao Fruit [Dao Fruits granting the power to create or shape worlds], she would possess at least Seven Tribulations Immortal-level combat power, with the potential to even step into the domain of the Eight-Calamity Immortal.

Given her foundational strength, without external aids, cultivating two World-Opening Dao Fruit would likely take her several hundred thousand years.

However, with the assistance of the Supreme Grade Dao Source [the highest quality source of primordial Dao essence] from the Taicang Black Fish and the World Creation [the concept and power of creating a world] Dao Source [a primordial source of Dao essence, the fundamental energy of creation and cultivation] from the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon, she was fully confident she could cultivate two World-Opening Dao Fruit within a few Millennium [a period of one thousand years].

Thinking this, Verdant Consort took the two Dao Source and said, "By refining these two Dao Source, I should be able to cultivate the World-Opening True Body [a divine body capable of withstanding or initiating world creation] and two types of Rule Power [the power to impose or manipulate fundamental laws of reality] within two or three thousand years." "Then my mind is at ease."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, a wave of relief washing over him internally.

He said no more and immediately began his secluded cultivation. Settling by the side of the Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power and domain are deeply connected to the earth] blessed spring, he took out the Dao Source from Duskfall Ancient Ancestor and Netherus, preparing to enter deep seclusion to fully refine them. This content originates from audio-novel . com. Please respect copyright.

Simultaneously, far beyond the borders of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect, within a vast and imposing Grand Hall, four figures sat facing one another.

These four were the Ancient Ancestors of Thousand Dragons Lake, led by none other than the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake.

Within the Grand Hall at this moment, the atmosphere was oppressively silent. After an immeasurable stretch of this deathly stillness, the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake finally spoke.

"Violet Radiance has fallen in battle, and Netherus has perished. We all underestimated that Eldrin, the Junior." In that instant, the faces of the three Earth Immortal Progenitors [powerful cultivators who have ascended to the Earth Immortal realm] trembled faintly.

After a long while, the Blazeforge Ancient Ancestor spoke: "Clan Lord, we cannot leave the death of Netherus unavenged."

"I know!"

The Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake replied, his expression darkening further. "But now, we are bogged down here at the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect. Not only are we powerless to strike against that Eldrin, the Junior, we must also guard against their counterattack."

Upon hearing this, the other Ancient Ancestors all wore grim expressions.

After this battle, Thousand Dragons Lake had lost one Middle Stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator in the middle stage of the Earth Immortal realm], one Eight-Calamity Immortal [an immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations], and the Five Elements Celestial Dragons [powerful dragon-type demon beasts attuned to the five elements]. In essence, they had lost the combat power of three Earth Immortals [cultivators of the Earth Immortal realm], along with over three hundred Demon Immortal [demonic beings who have attained immortality] True Dragons [pure-blooded dragons of immense power].

Such staggering losses had eroded the Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound, accumulated strength and resources of a force] of Thousand Dragons Lake by a full third, significantly weakening their pressure on the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect instead.

Under such circumstances, they could only manage to suppress the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect [an ancient and venerable sect], and the task of utterly annihilating it was becoming increasingly difficult.

If the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect could merely hold out for several Millennium [a period of one thousand years], allowing Eldrin Chen and his allies to fully digest the gains from this battle, they would inevitably face the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect in another confrontation. At that point, predicting the victor would be no simple matter.

Contemplating this, an Ancient Ancestor clad in gilded battle armor spoke, "That Eldrin, the Junior was able to slay Netherus, which confirms he possesses the combat power of an Eight-Calamity cultivator."

"Now that he has obtained Netherus's Dao Source [the condensed essence of one's cultivation path and laws], once he refines it, he will undoubtedly step into the Nine Calamities Realm."

"If he also gathers the necessary World-Opening Spiritual Root [a supreme spiritual root required to open one's inner world during the Earth Immortal breakthrough], then within a few millennia, he will likely become a Heaven-Opening Ancient Ancestor [an Earth Immortal who has opened nine layers of their inner heavens]. Our time is running short."

Upon hearing these words, the expressions of the several Dragon Clan Elder Ancestors turned slightly grim.

An Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to immortality by opening an inner world] who has opened nine layers of heavens, even if they have just entered the Earth Immortal Realm, would possess combat power at least equivalent to a Middle Stage Earth Immortal, and one comparable to the Earth Immortal Sixth Layer at that.

It must be understood that any being capable of cultivating to the Earth Immortal Sixth Layer would have opened at least four, if not five, layers of heavens. Their combat prowess would far surpass that of an Earth Immortal like the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon Ancient Ancestor, who was merely a Fourth Heaven Earth Immortal.

Such an existence would possess at least four or five strands of World-Initiating Qi [the primordial energy used to construct and stabilize an Earth Immortal's inner world], one or two more World-Opening Treasure [a treasure born with one's inner world, sharing its fate] than the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon, or perhaps an additional Heaven-Opening Foundation [a supreme foundational cultivation art used to open the heavens of one's inner world]. Their combat power would be at least double that of the Violet Radiance Thunder Dragon.

The Blazeforge Ancient Ancestor was precisely such a case. He had opened five layers of heavens, cultivated both his physical body and his comprehension of the Laws of the Dao [the fundamental principles that govern reality, mastery of which grants immense power] as dual Heaven-Opening Foundation, and possessed two life-bound World-Opening Treasure and one life-bound World-Opening Divine Ability [a supreme divine ability born from one's inner world].

Given his profound foundation and formidable methods, he would face no fear even if two or three ordinary Fourth Heaven Earth Immortals [Earth Immortals who have cultivated to the Fourth Heavenly Layer] were to attack him together.

Furthermore, if a Ninth Tribulation Immortal [an Immortal who has survived nine Heavenly Tribulations] were to step into the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of Earth Immortals] and open nine layers of inner heaven and earth, their combat power would instantly ascend to this very domain.

Even opening merely eight layers would result in a battle prowess so astonishing it could shake the very foundations of the Thousand Dragons Lake battlefield.

After much contemplation, the several Ancient Ancestors felt a deep-seated unease in their hearts.

In contrast, the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake remained composed and spoke with calm assurance: "To my knowledge, Eldrin, the Junior does not yet possess an eighth-rank World-Opening Spiritual Root [a spiritual root capable of assisting in opening the inner world of an Earth Immortal]."

"The two World-Opening Spiritual Roots prepared by Netherus are still in my possession and were not taken to this battle. I believe he cannot gather the necessary World-Opening Spiritual Roots." This chapter is provided by audio-novel.com. Support the original.

At this point, the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake continued, "Therefore, I am certain he will not make a breakthrough into the Earth Immortal Realm."

"This presents an opportunity for us—a chance, perhaps, to eliminate him."

Hearing this, the several Dragon Clan Elders were momentarily taken aback, then nodded slightly in agreement.

They understood clearly that within the entire Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea, aside from the two great Grotto-Heavens [self-contained paradisiacal realms], only the most supreme Blessed Lands [lands of profound spiritual fortune]—such as the Celestial Prison Race, the Western Abyss Dragon Palace, or the Glazed Blessed Land—could possibly gather four World-Opening Spiritual Roots at once.

Beyond this, even Thousand Dragons Lake could not achieve it. With the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect's accumulation over tens of millions of years, they likely possessed only one or two such items at most. They did not believe Eldrin Chen could accomplish this in a short span of time.

The Fourth Grand Elder of Thousand Dragons Lake, Grand Frost Ice Drake Ancient Ancestor, nodded and said, "That makes sense. Even if Eldrin, the Junior were to break through to the Nine Calamities Realm, it would be impossible for him to advance to the Earth Immortal [a powerful immortal who has attained a profound connection with the earth's spiritual veins] realm within a million years."

"However, even so, a Ninth Tribulation Immortal's combat prowess is likely not much weaker than a Middle Stage Earth Immortal's, merely lacking somewhat in Mana [the refined spiritual energy used to power spells and techniques]. He remains a formidable opponent."

Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake inclined his head slightly, then spoke with a calm expression, "During this Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic era of conflict ordained by fate], within the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas, there are six Eight-Calamity Immortal [immortals who have survived eight heavenly tribulations]."

"They are: Tai'ao, the Meteor Young Master from the Flowing Fire Star Palace, Qingxuan the Old Daoist from the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect, Heaven's Malignancy Scion from the Celestial Prison Race, the Rogue Cultivator Sky Abyss Daoist, and that Eldrin, the Junior."

"Among these six, Tai'ao has already perished. Sky Abyss Daoist's whereabouts are unknown. Heaven's Malignancy Scion and Meteor Young Master are unlikely to decide their contest swiftly. Only this Qingxuan the Old Daoist is a turtle in a jar—trapped and unable to escape."

Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake spoke methodically, then continued with a grave expression, "I have sent word to the Celestial Prison Race, offering Qingxuan the Old Daoist's Dao Source [the condensed essence of a cultivator's comprehension of the Dao, a priceless treasure] in exchange for their intervention."

"This..."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of all present shifted slightly.

That Blazeforge Ancient Ancestor, his heart filled with resentment, could not contain his fury and thundered, "In this war, for the sake of Thousand Dragons Lake, we have fought bitterly for over six thousand years!"

"After fighting to this point, we have lost over two hundred True Dragon [mighty dragon-type demon beasts]. We have finally exhausted the Deep-Seated Foundation [the accumulated strategic resources and reserves] of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect. How can we allow the Celestial Prison Race to pluck the ripe fruit from our grasp?"

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