Chapter 1285 : Forging the Pillars of Immortality

Currently, Eldrin Chen has comprehended five different Rule Power [the fundamental laws that govern reality and power cultivation]. Among them, he has already grasped three: the Primordial One Ancient Metal, the Rule of Life, and the Profound Darkness True Water. Furthermore, the Path Source [a primordial source energy required for comprehending profound laws] needed for the Primordial Solar Heavenly Flame has also been fully gathered.

The remaining rule, that of the Myriad Things Earth, would only become useful after refining an earth-attribute Supreme-Grade Path Source [the highest grade of primordial source energy].

The Supreme-Grade Path Source before him now contained the fire-attribute rule power of 'Azure Sky Immortal Fire', which was of little further use to Eldrin Chen.

"I shall leave this for Verdant Consort," he decided.

Stowing away both the Azure Feather Immortal Wings and the Supreme-Grade Path Source, Eldrin Chen then turned his gaze to the four ancient trees, a genuine smile gracing his features.

No cultivator ever had enough Acquired Spiritual Root [a spiritual root obtained through cultivation or fortune, distinct from innate talent]. The present Great Mystery Pine, Netherworld Nether Antiquity Locust Tree, and Heaven-Piercing Tree were all excellent materials to serve as Four Extremities Celestial Pillars [spiritual roots used to stabilize and empower a cultivation realm or formation].

As for the 'Lingering Sun Fire Mulberry Tree', it was a Supreme-Grade Immortal Root [a spiritual root of the highest immortal grade], worthy of being preserved as a foundational treasure for his clan.

"The Lingering Sun Fire Mulberry Tree and the Netherworld Nether Antiquity Locust Tree both possess the Polarity [the fundamental duality of opposing yet complementary forces, like yin and yang] attribute," Eldrin Chen mused. "Together with the Vast Cold Immortal Osmanthus Tree and the Heavenly Heart Divine Willow Tree from the Returning Abyss Blessed Land, they can form the dualities of Polarity and Heaven-Earth, intertwining to weave primordial formation patterns."

"Once these four Spiritual Root advance to become World-Opening Spiritual Root [spiritual roots powerful enough to help shape or stabilize a nascent world], they will serve as the perfect choice for Exquisite's Four Extremities Celestial Pillars."

With these thoughts, Eldrin Chen carefully stored away all four Spiritual Root. Continue reading this story at https://audio-novel.com.

After completing this step, Eldrin Chen conducted another search, only to find that the treasures within Lingering Sun Blessed Land that could still catch his eye were few and far between. A faint sigh escaped his heart.

"They cleaned things out quite thoroughly before departing."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, shaking his head slightly.

He cast one final glance at Lingering Sun Blessed Land, shook his head, and withdrew.

The treasures of this Lingering Sun Blessed Land had been taken, leaving behind a Blessed Land [a realm of exceptional spiritual richness and fortune] of staggering value, yet one that could not be carried away.

However, once the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic, world-shaking calamity] concluded, Eldrin Chen had no intention of abandoning this Lingering Sun Blessed Land.

The Primordial One Indestructibility Body [a legendary, nigh-unbreakable physical cultivation foundation] that Eldrin Chen cultivated was far too potent. To achieve the World-Opening True Body [a divine physique capable of splitting open worlds], he needed to gather the Five Elements Primordial Breath [the primordial essence of the five fundamental elements] and supplement his Wind, Thunder, and Ice Three Anomalies Source [a rare spiritual root affinity for the anomalous elements of wind, thunder, and ice] to achieve a breakthrough.

Originally, Eldrin Chen had planned to refine five Five Elements Earth Vein [earth veins imbued with the power of the five elements] of Upper Grade Immortal Rank [a high-tier classification for immortal-level resources], and then leverage the power of three Supreme-Grade Earth Vein [the highest possible grade of earth vein] of wind, thunder, and ice to break through.

Yet, the present Eldrin Chen had already successively secured the Water Vein [a concentrated spiritual current of water energy] within the Returning Abyss Blessed Land, and now with this eighth-rank Fire Vein [a concentrated spiritual current of fire energy] from the Lingering Sun Blessed Land, the ambitions in his heart grew severalfold.

"If I could utilize the Returning Abyss Water Vein, the Lingering Sun Fire Vein, the Suwei Gold Vein, and then find two more earth veins and a Wood Vein [a concentrated spiritual current of wood energy] of at least supreme-grade quality..."

"Could I advance further, forging a Primordial One World-Opening Body that stands peerless and unmatched?"

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, a glint of unwavering resolve flashing in his eyes.

Over these years, by synthesizing countless cultivation arts, he had long since elevated the Primordial One Indestructibility Scripture to the Eighth Rank Realm. He progressed from absorbing the Five Elements Energy [the fundamental energies of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth] within an Earth Vein [a subterranean spiritual energy artery] to replenish his foundational essence, to the point where he could now refine the Earth Vein itself.

According to his calculations, his Primordial Chaos Indestructibility Body could drain the Primordial Essence Energy [the primordial foundational energy of creation] accumulated over many years within a Blessed Land [a land imbued with potent spiritual fortune]. Alternatively, it could completely refine a Supreme-Grade Earth Vein [a peak-quality spiritual energy artery] into his Five Viscera [the five internal organs: heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys].

The foundational energy accumulated over many years within a single Blessed Land is far more profound than the world contained within an Earth Immortal Patriarch. Furthermore, the Five Elements Primordial Breath [the primordial breath of the five elements] from a supreme-grade immortal-rank Earth Vein possesses energy sufficient to overwhelm several Half-Step Earth Immortal cultivators.

If he used the boundless Primordial Essence Energy of a Blessed Land to nourish his Five Viscera, or refined a supreme-grade immortal-rank Earth Vein into them, the wellspring of power for his physical body would become nearly inexhaustible.

Under such conditions, if he could take a further step and temper his flesh with the ultimate Rule Power [the power of fundamental cosmic laws] of wind, thunder, and ice, his Primordial One Indestructibility Body would undoubtedly become unprecedented in all of history.

At that stage, perhaps his physical strength alone would rival that of a Nine Tribulations Immortal, granting him the boundless, earth-shattering might to rend Primordial Era Divine Spirits [innate divine beings from the dawn of creation] with his bare hands and cleave primordial behemoths in two.

In that state, augmented by the Primordial One Limitless Rule Power, Eldrin Chen's combat prowess would certainly surpass that of a Nine Tribulations Immortal. He might even step into a mythical Forbidden Domain [a realm of power considered taboo or impossible to reach].

"One step at a time."

"The most pressing matter now is to first digest our gains."

Eldrin Chen reined in the boundless flights of fancy within his heart, pulling his thoughts back to the present, and continued striding towards the Returning Abyss Sea Region.

He had not flown for long when Eldrin Chen suddenly halted before a cluster of Immortal Isles [mystical islands inhabited by powerful cultivators and immortals].

Lifting his gaze, he saw a fierce and brutal war erupting upon the majestic peaks of those Immortal Isles.

Beyond the isles, countless cultivators had gathered and were relentlessly assaulting the Mountain Protection Formation [a defensive energy barrier that shields a mountain or territory] surrounding the Immortal Isles.

"Verdant Rock Island." Visit www . audio-novel.com to enjoy the complete series.

Gazing at this particular Immortal Isles, Eldrin Chen felt a slight stir in the center of his brow.

Verdant Rock Island was the territory of the Qian Immortal Clan. The patriarch of this lineage, Xander Qian, could be considered an old acquaintance of Eldrin Chen.

In the early years after Eldrin Chen first ascended to the immortal realms, he had maintained a fairly good relationship with Xander Qian. Back when Eldrin Chen was first establishing himself in the Crimson Dragon Sea Region, he had also relied on Xander Qian to lend him credibility and support.

However, as Eldrin Chen's cultivation base grew increasingly profound, and he found himself less and less in agreement with Xander Qian's philosophy of secluded cultivation to avoid calamities, the interactions between the two gradually dwindled.

In the tens of thousands of years that followed, Eldrin Chen found himself more aligned in spirit and purpose with Heaven Wind Immortal. Unconsciously, his closest friend within the Lingering Sun Sea had become Heaven Wind Path Master.

"Decades of millennia have passed in a flash. Now that the Great Tribulation has erupted once more, it seems even the Qian Immortal Clan could not escape its Tribulation [a cataclysmic, world-shaking calamity]."

Eldrin Chen sighed inwardly. Then, with a single step, he strode forward towards Verdant Rock Island.

"..."

Meanwhile, upon Verdant Rock Island, the brutal battle had reached a fever pitch.

Over one hundred thousand Treasure Ship [enchanted vessels used for travel and warfare] filled the skies, leading countless cultivators in the siege of Verdant Rock Island. Among the attackers were no fewer than seven Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality through cultivation].

Upon the island itself, the radiance of the Mountain Protection Formation [a powerful defensive array] had grown perilously dim. Countless cultivators of the Qian Clan had suffered severe injuries from the Formation's backlash, and with each passing moment, more were falling.

"Hold the line! Hold it, I say!"

At the heart of the Formation's core on Verdant Rock Island, Xander Qian of the Qian Immortal Clan channeled the array's power with an expression of utmost gravity.

As he directed the Formation's energies, his face pale, he demanded, "Why is the Formation's spiritual energy [the vital energy that flows through all living things and powers cultivation] insufficient? Send someone immediately to replenish the Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy] and the Immortal Source [a source of pure, potent energy used by immortals]!"

"Patriarch..."

Beside Xander Qian, the young Immortal of the Qian Clan, Calligraphy Qian, revealed a bitter smile. "Our reserves of Spirit Stone [a mineral that stores and radiates spiritual energy] and Immortal Source [a concentrated source of immortal-grade spiritual energy] were exhausted over three years ago."

"Now, the cultivators of our clan are fueling the Formation [a defensive or offensive array powered by spiritual energy] by draining their own vital essence and mana."

Xander Qian swayed slightly before rising to survey his surroundings, discovering that over half of the Qian Immortal Clan cultivators had already perished.

The surviving cultivators were slumped on the ground, their faces deathly pale. A mere handful struggled to maintain the Formation, but they too were on the verge of complete exhaustion.

Xander Qian's face was ashen with despair. "We have been besieged for a millennium and have sent out nine pleas for aid," he asked with a thread of hope. "Has Fellow Cultivator Eldrin sent anyone to assist us?"

Calligraphy Qian shook his head, his expression one of utter desolation. "Not only have our messages likely failed to get through, but even if they did, it would be futile."

"The Returning Abyss Sea Region first fought a bitter war against the Suwei Sea for a thousand years, and has now been under siege by the Lingering Sun Blessed Land for another millennium."

"By now, it is likely on the brink of collapse itself. How could it possibly spare any thought for us?"

Xander Qian staggered, nearly collapsing to the ground. A look of utter hopelessness washed over him. "Is our Qian Immortal Clan truly fated to be extinguished in this calamity?" Dive deeper into the Dao at audi novel.com.