Chapter 1256 : Gifts of the Verdant Lotus

"I owe you a debt of gratitude, Senior. This is what I should do."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, then turned his gaze towards Sun Consort and the other two.

After so many years apart, the cultivation bases of these three Elder from the Glazed Blessed Land had all seen significant advancement.

Among the three, Sun Consort had weathered four Great Tribulation [cosmic trials that test a cultivator's foundation and willpower] and, with the support of the Glazed Blessed Land, the power of her Great Sun Rule [a profound cultivation art harnessing solar essence] had grown substantially.

Moon Consort had also made great strides in her cultivation; her current realm was now just half a step away from the Half-Step Earth Immortal [a transitional state between the peak of the Primordial Spirit realm and the true Earth Immortal realm].

Having received the supreme-grade Source of the Stellar [a condensed essence of stellar power, invaluable for star-aligned cultivators] gifted by Eldrin Chen years ago, Star Consort had finally broken through another barrier, successfully advancing into the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm.

With this in mind, Eldrin Chen retrieved two Verdant Lotus Seed [seeds from a mystical lotus, containing potent life and spiritual energy] from his sleeve and spoke, "These are items I chanced upon. I brought them here, thinking they might be of some use to the three of you."

"Oh?"

Upon seeing the two Lotus Seed, Sun Consort and her companions could not help but show looks of surprise.

With their discerning eyes, they naturally recognized the wondrous properties of these Lotus Seed, and a flicker of desire appeared in their expressions. Support the author by reading on https://audio-novel.com.

Sun Consort was fine. She had already cultivated the Great Sun Rule and achieved the World-Opening True Body known as the 'Great Sun Divine Body'. She only needed to survive the Earth Immortal Great Tribulation to break through to the Half-Step Earth Immortal realm. This item was no longer of great use to her.

However, both Star Consort and Moon Consort revealed expressions of wild joy.

Between the two, Star Consort had already comprehended the Stellar Rule, but her 'Stellar Divine Body' had not yet been cultivated to the World-Opening Realm. This item would be of immense benefit to her.

Moon Consort's Moon Goddess Path Principles and her Dawn Moon Divine Body were both just half a step away from entering the World-Opening Realm. This item was precisely what she urgently needed. Thus, both women were deeply moved.

Considering the preciousness of this Lotus Seed, Moon Consort and Star Consort couldn't help but look towards Glazed Divine Lord. The item's value was extraordinary. Although they possessed some wealth, they did not have enough surplus to purchase it outright.

"You two girls..."

Seeing their expressions, Glazed Divine Lord shook her head with a wry smile.

She looked at Eldrin Chen and spoke, "This item is indeed Extraordinary, but I cannot simply take it from you. Is there a treasure you desire?"

"A treasure I desire..."

Eldrin Chen pondered briefly. At this moment, the treasure he most desired was naturally a World-Opening Spiritual Root.

However, a Spiritual Root of this grade [a cultivator's innate affinity for absorbing spiritual energy] possesses a value that is simply immeasurable, far beyond what two Lotus Seed [a spiritual herb seed] could ever compare to.

If he asked for something of too low a value, he would likely incur a loss; if he asked for something too high, he would appear presumptuous and ungrateful.

Therefore, after a moment of contemplation, he ventured cautiously, "If the Senior [a respectful term for a cultivator of higher standing] is inclined, you may bestow any treasure as you see fit."

"You little fox."

Glazed Divine Lord [a title for a powerful immortal] could not help but shake her head with a wry smile. As a Ninth Heaven Heavenly God [a high-level divine being], she would naturally not be stingy in her reward.

She glanced at Eldrin Chen and said thoughtfully, "With your current level of cultivation, ordinary treasures are likely of little use to you now."

"I shall grant you this, then."

As her words fell, with a flick of her sleeve, a stream of Dao Gold [a supreme spiritual material] light descended into Eldrin Chen's hand.

The treasure materialized, transforming into a pure golden ingot. This ingot weighed a mere one Qian-weight [one Qian-weight equals five grams], appearing as a tiny fragment no larger than a grain of rice.

Yet, within it surged a boundless Fortune Power [the metaphysical power of destiny and good fortune], as if it had been condensed from the grand destiny of an entire world.

"Could this be...?"

Gazing at the treasure in his hand, Eldrin Chen had a suspicion, and he spoke with a hint of uncertainty.

Glazed Divine Lord gave a slight nod and then spoke: "This is indeed the Fortune Path Gold [a legendary substance formed from the purest essence of fortune and destiny], condensed from the Fortune [the metaphysical force of luck and providence] gathered within my Glazed Blessed Land."

"It truly is this object."

Eldrin Chen's heart trembled, and an expression of wild joy could not help but appear on his face.

Long before achieving immortality, Eldrin Chen had heard tales of the Fortune Path Gold. This substance was a supreme treasure born from the convergence of boundless Fortune. Official source: audio~novel.com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.

For an Immortal at the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier [the ninth and highest tier of the Ascendant Immortal realm], refining a single Qian-weight [five grams] of Fortune Path Gold would grant them the support of immense Fortune, greatly increasing their chances of comprehending a Path Principles Path Fruit [a profound cultivation achievement representing mastery over a fundamental cosmic principle] and boosting the likelihood of attaining a World-Opening Path Fruit [an even higher cultivation fruit representing the power to shape worlds] by at least thirty to forty percent.

If one possessed a full Liang-weight [fifty grams] of Fortune Path Gold, it would offer significant benefit even to a cultivator like Glazed Divine Lord, who was at the Ninth Level Earth Immortal [the pinnacle of the Earth Immortal realm], increasing their certainty of comprehending a Path Principle [a fundamental law of the cosmos] by roughly thirty percent.

And if one had enough Fortune Path Gold, it would still hold considerable value even for a Celestial Immortal Great Power [a mighty being who has ascended to the Celestial Immortal realm], which illustrates just how precious this substance truly is.

Seeing the look on Eldrin Chen's face, Glazed Divine Lord smiled faintly once more. "This portion of Fortune Path Gold weighs only one Qian-weight, but it should be more than sufficient for one at your current stage of cultivation."

"Exchanging for your two Verdant Lotus Seed [a rare spiritual seed that can grow into a lotus of profound vitality], you will not be at a disadvantage."

"Not at all, not at all," Eldrin Chen said hurriedly as he took the Fortune Path Gold [a mystical metal imbued with the power to influence fate and fortune], his face alight with joy. "For you to bestow this treasure, Senior, it is I who has received a great boon."

Glazed Divine Lord [a title for a powerful immortal being] gave a slight nod. Then, casting a glance at Nyssa Qu, she spoke with calm finality. "Nyssa's Seven Extremities Spirit-Slaying Sword [a legendary sword of immense power, said to be capable of slaying even divine spirits] is not yet forged. It is not yet time for her to enter the tribulation and emerge into the world."

"This time, I will have her remain within the Glazed Blessed Land [a paradisiacal realm of spiritual abundance]. After the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic event of heavenly retribution and renewal] concludes, and the spiritual treasures required for the Seven Extremities Spirit-Slaying Sword are gathered, I will then assist her in breaking through to the Earth Immortal [a high realm of cultivation where one becomes an immortal tied to the earthly plane]."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen exchanged a look with Nyssa Qu before letting out a sigh. "If the Divine Lord [a respectful title for a deity or supreme cultivator] is willing to offer Nyssa shelter, this junior is, of course, profoundly grateful."

"This matter... I entrust to you, Divine Lord."

"Mm."

Glazed Divine Lord gave a nod of acknowledgment. She rose to her full height and, taking Nyssa Qu with her, ascended into the heavens.

High above in the vast firmament, a Heavenly Scar [a rift or gateway in the fabric of the sky, often leading to other realms] slowly yawned open. Boundless radiance in seven glorious hues cascaded down, bathing the majestic expanse of the Glazed Blessed Land in its light.

In that instant, the entire Glazed Blessed Land lifted from its foundations and soared upward, disappearing into the heart of the Heavenly Scar.

After the Blessed Land [a realm of exceptional spiritual richness and fortune] stele was taken away, only immortal mists lingered between heaven and earth, as if the former Glazed Blessed Land [a blessed land renowned for its crystalline purity and spiritual abundance] had ceased to exist.

"We respectfully bid farewell to the Patriarch [the revered founding ancestor or supreme leader of a cultivation lineage]!"

As the Glazed Divine Lord [a title for a supreme cultivator associated with purity and crystalline power] was about to vanish, Eldrin Chen and the three Immortal Consorts offered a slight bow and said.

The Glazed Divine Lord took one last look at them and sighed, saying, "The Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic, era-defining calamity that tests all cultivators and realms] approaches. I shall seal my mountain retreat to avoid its calamity."

"Since you have chosen to enter the tribulation, remember to act with utmost caution. Should you meet your end, with your path extinguished and life lost, it will be because your skills were insufficient. I will not intervene in the tribulation on your behalf."

Upon hearing this, the three Elder [senior members of a sect or clan] of the Sun and Moon [a celestial domain or sect associated with the sun and moon] Star immediately bowed slightly and said, "We thank the Patriarch for the reminder. We, your juniors, will certainly bear it in mind."

"Go now. I hope that by the time I emerge from seclusion, you will have already proven your path and attained the Earth Immortal [a high realm of cultivation, representing a profound connection to the world's foundational energies] realm!"

With those words, the Glazed Divine Lord and Nyssa Qu stepped into the Boundless Void [the infinite, formless expanse between realms], vanishing completely without a trace. Only a faint aura of World-Opening [a legendary cultivation realm associated with the power to create or shape worlds] lingered within the Glazed Sea Territory [the sea region once governed by the Glazed Divine Lord].

Only when he could no longer sense the presence of the Earth Immortal World [a world or realm anchored and sustained by an Earth Immortal's power] did Eldrin Chen finally let out a soft sigh of relief. He turned to the three Immortal Consorts beside him and asked, "The Great Tribulation approaches. What are your thoughts on how we should proceed into its crucible?"

Upon hearing this, Moon Consort and Star Consort both furrowed their brows slightly and instinctively looked towards the Immortal Maiden Sun Consort.

The Immortal Maiden Sun Consort, as the Grand Elder of the Glazed Blessed Land [a sacred realm blessed by the heavens], though only a Four Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has survived four heavenly tribulations], possessed strength and methods that rivaled even a Six Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has survived six heavenly tribulations]. She served as the pillar and core of strength for the three maidens. The complete novel can be found at AUDIO-NOVEL.COM.