Chapter 1342 : The Divine Roots of Creation

"I shall choose this item."

Ancient Ruins Yin Lord [a powerful Yin-aligned deity] spoke calmly. He was not lacking in World-Opening Spiritual Root [a supreme-grade spiritual root capable of supporting the creation of a world]. To obtain a High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure [a top-tier treasure used to initiate the creation of a personal inner world] of such staggering value was already an immense harvest for him.

With a faint smile, he continued, "Previously, I had only a fifty percent certainty of successfully opening a Ninefold Heavens and Earth [the pinnacle foundation for a cultivator's inner world, comprising nine heavenly and nine earthly layers]. Now, with this treasure in hand, my confidence has risen to ninety percent for opening the Ninefold Heavens [the nine heavenly layers of the supreme cultivation foundation]."

"Then I wish you, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator], immediate success and the forging of a Great Luo [the supreme, foundational state of a primordial immortal] foundation." "My congratulations to you, Fellow Daoist."

Eldrin Chen smiled slightly and then turned his gaze towards Lyra Jiang.

Without the slightest hesitation, Lyra Jiang immediately claimed the World-Opening Spiritual Root known as the Fusang Divine Wood [the legendary Fusang Tree, a divine wood associated with the sun].

By this point, Lyra Jiang had already gathered five Spiritual Root [a plant of immense spiritual power that can form the core of a cultivator's inner world]: the Vast Cold Immortal Osmanthus [an osmanthus tree imbued with frost and immortal essence], the Heavenly Heart Divine Willow [a willow tree with a divine, heaven-touching heart], the Dusk Sun Fire Mulberry [a mulberry tree burning with the essence of the setting sun], the Acquired Jianmu Tree [a later-generation Jianmu, the World Tree], and the Netherworld Ancient Locust [an ancient locust tree steeped in netherworld energies].

Among these Spiritual Root, the Jianmu [the legendary World Tree connecting heaven and earth] was a World-Opening Spiritual Root gifted by the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect. The others required only a little over twenty thousand years more to advance to the World-Opening Spiritual Root grade. Therefore, she was not in need of a World-Opening Spiritual Root for herself.

This particular Fusang Divine Wood was being prepared for Verdant Consort.

After distributing the most precious Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest immortal grade], Eldrin Chen turned his attention to the remaining spoils. The harvest from this great battle was unprecedentedly abundant. The story continues at www . audio-novel.com.

Beyond the seven most precious World-Opening Immortal Treasure [treasures of immense power used to establish or stabilize a nascent world], there were also quite a few Heaven-Opening Marvel [rare and wondrous objects of cosmic origin].

Among them were nine World-Opening Treasure [powerful magical artifacts used in world-creation rituals], and two Mid-Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure [mid-tier treasures of heavenly origin], specifically the Eternal Flame Dragon Armor [an armor forged from the scales of an eternal flame dragon] and the Primordial True Sun Furnace [an ancient furnace containing the essence of the primordial sun].

There were seven Low Grade World Creation Treasure [lower-grade treasures used in the act of world creation], namely: the Supreme Frost Immortal Skirt [a divine skirt woven from threads of supreme frost], the Supreme Profound Frost Sword [a sword of profound cold and frost], the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Pearl [a pearl containing the condensed essence of a five-clawed golden dragon], the Golden Dragon Immortal-Slaying Blade [a blade capable of slaying even immortals, forged with golden dragon essence], the Counter-Scale Ancient Sword [an ancient sword designed to pierce dragon scales], the Supreme Frost Condensation Pearl [a pearl that condenses supreme frost energy], and the Soul-Seizing Ancient Mirror [an ancient mirror with the power to capture souls].

There were also five Heaven-Opening Dao Source [sources of primordial Dao power, remnants from the opening of the heavens], originating from Blazeforge Ancient Ancestor, the Grand Frost Ice Drake [a mighty frost drake of ancient lineage], the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon [a legendary dragon with five claws, a symbol of imperial power], and two newly ascended True Dragon [a genuine dragon, the pinnacle of draconic beings] Ancient Ancestor [venerable progenitors of immense age and power].

Furthermore, there were seven Peerless [a grade denoting supreme, matchless quality] Fourth Grade Heaven's Pillar [pillars that support the heavens, of the fourth grade], originating from Blazeforge Ancient Ancestor and Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake. These Four Extremities Heaven Pillars [heaven-pillars that stabilize the four cardinal directions of a realm] had been refined and empowered by two Earth Immortal Progenitor [an Earth Immortal, a cultivator who has attained immortality while remaining bound to the mortal world, and a progenitor of a lineage], making their power far surpass that of Mortal [abilities or artifacts of the mortal realm].

Unfortunately, without the empowerment of the two Earth Immortal Progenitor, these seven Heaven's Pillar [pillars supporting the celestial realm] had now fallen back to the level of ordinary Peerless Four Extremities Heaven Pillars. Nevertheless, they remained rare and precious treasures.

In addition to these treasures, the group had also seized five World-Opening Grade [a grade of treasure associated with the power to open or create worlds] rare wonders, over a dozen Eighth Rank Ancient Medicine [ancient medicinal herbs of the eighth rank, possessing immense potency], and eleven Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Root [spiritual roots of the highest acquired grade, which can greatly enhance cultivation].

"Nine World-Opening Treasure, five Heaven-Opening Dao Source, seven Peerless Fourth Grade Heaven's Pillar, eleven Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Root, and five eighth-rank rare wonders," Eldrin Chen recited, surveying the hoard.

He glanced at the remaining members of the group and said with a faint smile, "Let these treasures be exchanged according to your accrued Merit Points [a metaphysical currency representing virtuous deeds and contributions]."

His gaze swept over the assembled cultivators, the weight of the decision hanging in the air laden with spiritual energy.

Verdant Consort [a title for a powerful female cultivator or spirit] saw this and immediately exchanged the Nine Calamities Dao Source [a primordial object containing the condensed essence of nine great tribulations] held by Jaxian. If she refined this object herself, it would undoubtedly forge another Ninth Tribulation Immortal [an immortal who has survived nine heavenly tribulations].

If given to Lyra Jiang, the Immortal Alliance [a coalition of powerful immortal sects and clans] would very likely gain another Ten Calamity Immortal [an immortal who has survived ten heavenly tribulations, reaching a legendary realm].

Sky Abyss Daoist and Ancient Ruins Dao Lord witnessed this exchange but said nothing. Ascending to the Ten Calamity realm was an immensely arduous feat; relying solely on a Nine Calamities Dao Source was of limited use.

To truly set foot upon the Ten Calamity realm, one's own foundational strength and Dao Fruit [the ultimate spiritual attainment and proof of one's cultivation path] were paramount.

If they possessed foundations as formidable as Eldrin Chen's—with his mighty Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule [a supreme cultivation art governing the boundless laws of primordial chaos] and his Primordial Indestructible Body [a legendary physique said to be unbreakable since the dawn of creation]—they could reach the Ten Calamity realm even without a Dao Source [a source object containing condensed primordial Dao essence].

If, like Lyra Jiang, one had cultivated the Great Five Elements Limitless Rule [a supreme divine ability commanding the infinite laws of the five fundamental elements], refining such a Dao Source could shave off hundreds of thousands of years of cultivation, allowing an earlier entry into the Forbidden Realm [a legendary cultivation realm beyond normal limits].

But they lacked such profound foundations. Even if they refined this Dao Source, it would likely be a waste.

"For Immortals [beings who have transcended mortality through cultivation] beyond the Ninth Calamity, a Dao Source holds diminishing utility,"

"They have reached their zenith. To advance further ultimately depends on myself—one must shatter one's own limits."

"Even a treasure as precious as the Nine Calamities Dao Source can, for those above the Ninth Calamity, only serve as a final embellishment upon an already perfected foundation."

"Those capable of breaking through to the Ten Calamities Realm do not need to refine the Nine Calamities Dao Source [a supreme treasure said to contain the essence of nine cosmic tribulations] to succeed. Those who cannot break through will remain stuck even if they refine such a treasure."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a trace of serene detachment flashing in his eyes.

Having stepped into the Ten Calamities Realm himself, he understood with perfect clarity

that within the heavens and the earth, no Dao Source [a primordial source of the Great Dao's power] held any further use for him.

Only by relying on myself to fully cultivate the Primordial Chaos Indestructible Body [a legendary physique said to be unbreakable as primordial chaos], and even to cultivate the flawless, leak-proof Dao Fruit [the ultimate crystallization of one's cultivation path], could he truly shatter his limits and transcend the perfect, flawless Forbidden Realm [a legendary cultivation realm beyond the known limits].

In truth, the same held for Verdant Consort. For her, fully mastering the Yin-Yang Azure Lotus Dao [a profound cultivation art based on the duality of Yin and Yang, symbolized by an azure lotus], and cultivating both the World-Opening True Body [a divine ability said to grant a body capable of splitting open worlds] and the World-Opening Dao Fruit [the ultimate fruit of the World-Opening cultivation path], would naturally allow her to set foot in the Ten Calamities Realm. Support the author by reading on audio-novel .c om.

Whether it was the Eight Calamity Dao Source or the Nine Calamities Dao Source, to her they were merely accelerants for this process. Even an ordinary Supreme Grade Dao Source [a top-tier, but not ultimate, source of Dao essence] would suffice to complete this step for her.

Strictly speaking, the most crucial function of such a Nine Calamities Dao Source was its ability to replenish the foundation [the core stability and potential of a cultivator's cultivation base] of an Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality], allowing an Immortal who cultivated Dual Dao Fruits [the rare achievement of cultivating two ultimate Dao Fruits] to solidify their foundation, enabling them to cultivate all three types of Heaven-Opening Foundation [a supreme foundational cultivation art said to 'open the heavens'].

This was also the reason why any Immortal, provided they could successively survive nine Great Tribulations [cataclysmic trials imposed by heaven and earth], was destined to cultivate the Great Luo Foundation [the supreme foundation of the Great Luo Heaven, representing ultimate stability and power].

For an existence capable of surviving nine Great Tribulations would inevitably refine vast quantities of Supreme Grade Dao Source during those nine trials, thereby solidifying the foundation of their own Dao Fruit.

Furthermore, tempered by the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic trial that refines one's destiny and cultivation], the innate talent and Deep-Seated Foundation [the profound and stable base of one's cultivation] of an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality and achieved immortality] will continuously improve, ultimately allowing them to naturally cultivate the Three Types of Heaven-Opening Dao Fruits [the three supreme types of Dao Fruits that signify the opening of one's heavenly path].

"It seems the Immortal Alliance [a grand coalition of immortal powers] will soon gain at least one more Ninth Tribulation Immortal [an immortal who has successfully weathered nine heavenly tribulations]."

Watching Verdant Consort depart with the Nine Calamities Dao Source [a primordial source of Dao power, refined through nine great calamities], Solara spoke with boundless envy. Without a moment's hesitation, she promptly claimed the Dao Source [a primordial source of Dao power] that belonged to the Blazeforge Ancient Ancestor.

With this exceedingly rare Dao Source, her cultivation would surely advance by leaps and bounds, facing no significant bottlenecks at least until her breakthrough to the Middle Stage Earth Immortal [the middle stage of the Earth Immortal realm, a powerful immortal rank].

Seeing this, the remaining individuals—Skywind the Daoist, the Earth Spring Ancient Ancestor, and the Two Supreme Elders of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect [the two highest-ranking elders of the ancient Verdant Stream Sect]—promptly exchanged for the remaining four Dao Source.

Each obtained one Dao Source, and anticipating substantial growth in their cultivation after refining it, they could not help but reveal expressions of joy.

As the strongest combatant in this battle, Eldrin Chen still possessed a considerable number of Merit Points [a metaphysical currency representing virtuous deeds and contributions]. Seeing the others select their treasures, he immediately exchanged for the Eternal Flame Dragon Armor [an armor forged from eternal flames and dragon essence] and the Primordial True Sun Furnace [a furnace containing the essence of the primordial sun].

Both of these treasures were Mid-Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure [a mid-grade treasure capable of opening one's path to the heavens]. While they held little direct use for Eldrin Chen, he intended to give them to Verdant Consort and Lyra Jiang for them to refine and make their own.

There were still several remaining World-Opening Immortal Treasure [immortal treasures of the world-opening grade]. After further exchanges among themselves, the four Early Stage Earth Immortal [cultivators at the early stage of the Earth Immortal realm] Ancient Ancestor—Skywind, Earth Spring, and the others—each received one World-Opening Treasure [a treasure of the world-opening grade]. These were respectively the Golden Dragon Immortal-Slaying Blade [a blade capable of slaying immortals, forged with golden dragon essence], the Counter-Scale Ancient Sword [an ancient sword specialized in striking a dragon's reverse scale], the Supreme Frost Condensation Pearl [a pearl that condenses supreme frost energy], and the Soul-Seizing Ancient Mirror [an ancient mirror with the power to seize souls].

Using her remaining Merit Points, Solara pooled resources with Luna, the Consort and Stella to exchange for seven stalks of the Peerless [a grade denoting supreme, matchless quality] Four Extremities Heaven Pillars [heavenly pillars that represent the four extremities of the world].

Eleven stalks of Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Roots [a top-tier spiritual root obtained through cultivation, not innate] were then acquired by Lyra Jiang and Verdant Consort in exchange.

These Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Roots could not be immediately used to refine the Four Extremities Heaven Pillars [a set of four divine pillars used to stabilize a world or realm]. However, for the Chen Immortal Clan, which possessed Primordial Essence [the purest form of foundational energy from the dawn of creation], they could serve as a strategic reserve for future World-Opening Spiritual Roots [a supreme spiritual root used in the foundational act of creating or stabilizing a new world or realm]. This chapter is provided by audio-novel dot com. Support the original.