Chapter 1323 : Rare Treasures of the Ancient Sect

After reviewing them, Patriarch of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect spoke: "The Heaven-Opening Polar Light [the first aurora born at the dawn of creation] is far too scarce. My Verdant Stream Ancient Sect has accumulated them for many years, and now we possess only a single strand remaining."

"The PeerlessFive Elements Thunder Source [a primordial source of thunder embodying the five elements] is even rarer. Within the Western Divine Abyss Sea, I fear only the Myriad Tribulations Thunder Domain might yield one, and we have none in our possession."

"However, we do have one piece of Primordial Chaos Ancient Copper [ancient metal forged in the primordial chaos], which can serve as one of the items you require."

With that, the Patriarch of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect handed over the Primordial Chaos Ancient Copper along with that single portion of Heaven-Opening Polar Light to Eldrin Chen.

This Primordial Chaos Ancient Copper is an Earth AttributeSupreme Grade Immortal Gold [metal of the highest grade, imbued with immortal essence], perfectly suited for refining the Earth-Fortress Sovereign Bell. As for the Heaven-Opening Polar Light, it was naturally intended for Eldrin Chen to use in advancing his Five-Colored Divine Radiance [a divine ability manifesting as a five-colored light].

Eldrin Chen had cultivated the Five-Colored Divine Radiance for many years. His comprehension of this Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power] had already surpassed the ancient sages of the Purple Realm, pushing it into the realm of a Profound Grade Divine Ability [a divine ability of profound and mysterious power].

Similar to the Primordial Unity Dao, elevating this Five Elements Divine Radiance to the Mysterious Profound [a realm of profound mystery] Divine Ability domain required the consumption of exceedingly rare and precious treasures.

These treasures were the first auroras born between heaven and earth at the moment of World Creation [the primordial act of creation].

The Heaven-Opening Polar Light belongs to the category of Heaven-Opening Marvel [wonders born at the dawn of creation], yet its value sits at the bottom among them, roughly equivalent to a single Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest immortal grade], and is not considered excessively precious.

However, Eldrin Chen's Five-Colored Divine Radiance required five strands of Heaven-Opening Polar Light, and furthermore, they needed to be Heaven-Opening Polar Light of the five distinct elemental attributes. Visit audio-novel*com to enjoy the complete series.

Such a Heaven-Opening Marvel [a primordial wonder born only at the very dawn of creation], can only be born at the moment of the world's inception, and its value can be said to be exceedingly rare.

Furthermore, the attribute of the first polar light from World Creation [the act of forging a new world or realm], is also greatly related to the laws governed by the being who performed the World Creation and their Heaven-Opening Foundation [a foundational cultivation method used at the genesis of a world].

In the past, when Solara performed World Creation, a fire-attribute Heaven-Opening Polar Light [the first ray of light born during world creation, imbued with primordial power] manifested between heaven and earth, which was later obtained by Eldrin Chen through exchange.

When Skywind the Daoist performed World Creation, a wind-attribute Heaven-Opening Polar Light was born, yet it could not be utilized by Eldrin Chen.

The Heaven-Opening Polar Light presented now by the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect is precisely a Wood Attribute Heaven-Opening Polar Light, which can indeed be used by Eldrin Chen.

Eldrin Chen exchanged a single Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest immortal rank] and added a sum of Incense Fire Celestial Silver [a celestial metal refined from the essence of incense and fire] to obtain the Primordial Chaos Ancient Copper [an ore formed in the primordial chaos] and one portion of the Heaven-Opening Polar Light. He then could not help but sigh softly.

This Heaven-Opening Polar Light is quite rare. Gathering the final earth-attribute, water-attribute, and metal-attribute Heaven-Opening Polar Light will likely prove to be exceedingly difficult.

"I have had people inquire for many years without any news. I wonder when the final three can be gathered," Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, storing away the Heaven-Opening Polar Light and the Primordial Chaos Ancient Copper.

Seeing this, the representative from the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect said after a moment of contemplation, "This Heaven-Opening Polar Light is the first polar light born at the dawn of creation."

"Whether infused into an Immortal Sword or used to refine a Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power], it is a supreme material. Hence, it is highly sought after. However, after the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly trial] concludes, the Western Divine Abyss Sea will surely see many newly advanced Earth Immortal [immortals who have attained the Earth Immortal realm]."

"After the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic event of cosmic scale] concludes, the first Barter Convention [a grand gathering for trade and exchange among cultivators] held in the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas [a vast and complex network of waterways and seas] following the calamity will surely be the place to acquire the final three strands of Heaven-Opening Polar Light [a rare and potent celestial energy used for breakthroughs]."

"Thank you for the reminder."

Eldrin Chen nodded, then inquired, "The Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power] is of secondary concern. What I truly need is a Supreme Grade Earth Vein [a pinnacle-grade terrestrial energy leyline], for it is crucial to perfecting my World-Opening True Body [a legendary physique capable of creating and sustaining worlds]."

"You have walked the Dao [the fundamental path or principle of cultivation] for many years, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator]. Do you have any insights on this matter?"

The Verdant Stream Ancient Sect [an ancient and venerable cultivation sect] pondered for a moment before speaking. "The Western Divine Abyss Sea [a western sea of profound and divine depths] is a land of water origin. I know of several water-attribute Supreme Grade Earth Vein."

"The Daoist Assembly Ground [a sacred meeting place for cultivators] of the Taicang Black Fish [a powerful ancient demonic fish] you slew in the past was, in fact, situated upon a Supreme-Grade Water Vein [a supreme-grade leyline of water energy]. As for fire-attribute Earth Vein [terrestrial energy leylines]..."

The Patriarch of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect fell into thought once more, then suddenly suggested, "Why not investigate the ruins of the Crimson Sun Blessed Land [a legendary land blessed by a crimson sun]?"

"Ah, how did I not think of that?"

Eldrin Chen's expression brightened with realization. In the past, the Celestial Prison Race [a powerful and ancient race] and the Western Abyss Dragon Palace [the palace of the dragon kings of the western abyss] had jointly besieged Thousand Streams Daoist [a Daoist master of a thousand streams] in an attempt to force the Flowing Fire Star Palace [a celestial palace associated with flowing fire and stars] into the tribulation. That clash involved two Eighth Level Earth Immortal [Earth Immortals of the eighth level, immensely powerful beings].

That great battle resulted in the destruction of the Crimson Flame Earth Immortal World [an Earth Immortal's personal world imbued with crimson flame], and the Crimson Sun Blessed Land within it was also shattered in the cataclysm.

After the collapse of the Crimson Sun Blessed Land [a region imbued with the power of the crimson sun], the vast Pure Yang Flame [a divine flame of pure yang energy] veins scattered across the Crimson Sun Sea Region. If left undisturbed, they would likely be sufficient to nurture a new Peerless-grade Fire Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated fire-attribute spiritual energy].

With this thought, Eldrin Chen could delay no longer. He quietly departed the Abyssal Sea Region. His first destination was the Taicang Sea Region, where he confirmed that the Water Vein [a subterranean channel of concentrated water-attribute spiritual energy] once occupied by the Taicang Black Fish was indeed still present. However, it was now held by a Demon Immortal [a demonic being who has ascended to immortality] at the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality.

Eldrin Chen showed no hesitation. He slew the creature on the spot and then used the Mirror of Yin, Yang, and Void to capture and extract this Supreme-Grade Water Vein [a water vein of the highest possible quality].

With this task complete, Eldrin Chen flew towards the Crimson Sun Sea Region.

Upon his arrival at the ruins of the Crimson Sun Blessed Land, he found the sea region engulfed in a fierce battle. The Human Race and the Demonic Tribe were locked in a desperate struggle for control of the territory.

Initially, Eldrin Chen paid it little mind. The strongest commanders on both sides of this battlefield were merely a few cultivators at the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality, utterly unworthy of his focused attention. Published by (audio-novel.com). All rights reserved.

Yet, to his surprise, a familiar aura drifted from the chaos of the conflict.

"Him?"

Meanwhile, within the Crimson Sun Sea Region, a brutal and bloody clash raged on.

The Human Race alliance had mobilized over one hundred thousand Treasure Ship [enchanted vessels used for transport and warfare] of various sizes. This armada collided with a sea of billions upon billions of Demonic Tribe troops. They fought relentlessly, contesting every Spirit Island [islands rich in spiritual energy] and every strategic foothold.

Upon an Immortal Island [a landmass suffused with potent spiritual energy, often a dwelling place for powerful cultivators], a gathering of Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and ascended to a higher state of existence] stood together, their gazes fixed upon the sea ahead, expressions etched with profound gravity.

Among the leaders, an elder clad in gray robes coughed, his pallid face betraying his condition. "Esteemed colleagues," he began, his voice strained, "not long ago, Fellow Daoist Tianming was slain. Seizing that opportunity, the Nine-Headed Hydra Dragon [a monstrous serpent-dragon with nine heads, a creature of immense power and malevolence] managed to break through to the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality [the pinnacle stage of the Immortal Ascension Realm, one step from Earth Immortality]."

"Now, the balance of power between our forces has been shattered. We must... consider our path of retreat." Hearing his words, the assembled Immortals could only offer bitter, helpless smiles.

Tens of thousands of years prior, the Crimson Sun Sea Region was a domain of no small strength, where the Human Race held dominion as the paramount power.

In that era, the Human Race of the Crimson Sun Sea Region boasted several dozen Immortal, including three at the Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality. Their might even surpassed that of the Crimson Dragon Sea, the predecessor to the present-day Abyssal Sea Region.

Alas, the cataclysm of the Crimson Sun Earth Immortal Realm [a higher-dimensional realm or blessed land] shattered more than just that realm. The eruption of the entire Crimson Sun Blessed Land [a paradise-like land of concentrated spiritual energy] laid waste to the Crimson Sun Sea, bringing ruin to all living beings within its bounds.

Of the Human Race's three supreme Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality, two perished in that great calamity.

Thereafter, the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic, era-defining conflict ordained by fate or cosmic law] erupted. The Demonic Tribe [a collective of demonic beings and monstrous races] rose to prominence, and for over six thousand years, they have warred with the Human Race. The Demonic Tribe of the Crimson Sun Sea already possessed one Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality. During the Great Tribulation, another source of power at that level emerged among their ranks, tipping the scales decisively against the Human Race forces.

Yet even that was not the final blow. Not long ago, a Half-Step Earth Immortal [a being who has partially transcended the Immortal realm, touching the power of an Earth Immortal] from beyond these seas arrived and intervened in this conflict.

Caught unprepared, the Human Race suffered a grievous loss in the ensuing battle. An Eighth Level of Immortal Ascension Realm [a high-stage Immortal cultivator] was slain, and his Dao Source [the condensed essence of a cultivator's comprehension of the Dao, a source of immense power] was seized by the Demonic Tribe's Nine-Headed Hydra Dragon.

Seizing the opportunity, the Nine-Headed Hydra Dragon broke through to the Ninth Level of Ascination to Immortality [the pinnacle stage of cultivation before achieving Earth Immortality]. The balance of power on the battlefield tilted drastically, with the number of Ninth Level of Ascension to Immortality cultivators now standing at three to one in favor of the Demonic Tribe. Furthermore, the demonic forces gained an additional Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has partially transcended mortality but not yet fully ascended to Earth Immortality], making it clear the scales of war had tipped irreversibly. For more chapters, visit audio‑novel.com for the complete novel.