Chapter 1350 : The Sword and the Forged Elixir

"Borrow the sword?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly.

This Sky Abyss Daoist cultivates the Water-Attributed [a profound Dao principle related to the unfathomable depths] rule, which aligns well with the attributes of the Profound Yin Heaven-Slaying Sword, allowing him to unleash roughly seventy percent of this High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure's [a supreme-grade treasure capable of cleaving open the heavens] might.

If he borrows the Profound Yin Heaven-Slaying Sword, then Sky Abyss Daoist's strength to cleave open the Ninefold Heavens [the nine layered celestial realms] should be barely sufficient.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen nodded and said, "As you say, I can lend you the Profound Yin Heaven-Slaying Sword. However, relying on the sword alone may still fall somewhat short."

"That is precisely the second purpose of my visit."

Sky Abyss Daoist inclined his head in agreement, then continued, "The trial of strength can be aided by borrowing a treasure, but the trial of Mana [the spiritual energy or power cultivated by an immortal] is equally crucial."

"I have heard that Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator] is an Artificer [a master of crafting magical treasures and artifacts]. Therefore, I wish to request Fellow Daoist to forge an External Elixir [a powerful, external source of condensed spiritual energy, akin to a pseudo-core] for me."

As he spoke, Sky Abyss Daoist produced a radiant spiritual pearl and said, "This North Sea Divine Pearl was born from the essence of an Eight Tribulations Demon Immortal [a demonic immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations]."

"I wonder if Fellow Daoist has the confidence to assist me in refining it into an External Elixir?" "Oh?" Original publication: audio-novel`com - The source of this chapter.

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly as he took the North Sea Divine Pearl and examined it. [a legendary spiritual pearl from the depths of the North Sea]

After observing it carefully for a moment, he mused thoughtfully, "This object is indeed profound and marvelous. If one were to refine it into an External Elixir [an external vessel for storing vast amounts of spiritual power], it should be capable of storing the Mana [the spiritual energy used to fuel spells and techniques] of half an Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to the realm of an Earthly Immortal]."

"However, with just this, I fear it would still be insufficient to unleash even a single strike from the Profound Yin Heaven-Slaying Sword." Upon hearing this, Sky Abyss Daoist's heart sank a little.

The might of a High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure [a supreme-grade treasure capable of cleaving open the primordial chaos] is boundless, a single blow from it enough to sunder the vast Chaotic Void [the formless, primordial chaos that existed before creation]. Yet, for those at the Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator on the very cusp of the Earth Immortal realm] level, attempting to wield such power remains an immense strain.

Sky Abyss Daoist was a Ninth Tribulation Immortal [an immortal who has survived nine heavenly tribulations], his Mana purity comparable to a mid-stage Earth Immortal. Yet, it was still far inferior to Eldrin Chen's Primordial Chaos Limitless Dharma Power [a divine ability granting boundless spiritual power drawn from the Primordial Chaos], allowing him to unleash only seventy percent of that treasure's full might.

Even so, due to the insufficient quality of his Mana, attempting to activate the Profound Yin Heaven-Slaying Sword would require expending several times more Mana than normal.

Under such circumstances, Sky Abyss Daoist's reserves of Mana were simply inadequate.

He had originally intended to borrow the power of an External Elixir to finally unleash the Profound Yin Heaven-Slaying Sword at the critical moment, to cleave open the World Creation [the foundational act of creating a new world or realm]. Yet, he had not anticipated that refining an External Elixir with the North Sea Divine Pearl would result in a vessel storing less Mana than required for a single, full-powered strike.

"It is not that the North Sea Divine Pearl is weak, but rather that the consumption required to activate a High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure is simply too immense."

"The value of this North Sea Divine Pearl rivals that of a World-Opening Treasure [a treasure of the highest order, capable of initiating world creation]. Yet, even so, compared to the power contained within an entire Earth Immortal World [the personal inner world cultivated by an Earth Immortal], it still falls woefully short."

"After all, the External Elixir [a potent pill refined from external materials, not one's own vital essence] is not a Life-Bound Treasure [a magical artifact forged with and bound to a cultivator's very life force and soul], and the Mana [the refined spiritual energy used to power spells and techniques] it stores is slightly inferior by half a measure. Therefore, attempting to use it to activate the Profound Yin Heaven-Slaying Sword [a legendary sword of immense power, capable of cleaving the heavens with its profound yin energy] still falls somewhat short."

Eldrin Chen explained calmly, his eyes reflecting a profound tranquility.

Sky Abyss Daoist sighed inwardly, a flicker of regret coloring his thoughts. Yet, seeing Eldrin Chen's composed demeanor, he could not help but ask, "I observe that you, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator], remain utterly unperturbed. Could it be you have another method in mind?"

"There is indeed a method," Eldrin Chen stated serenely, pausing to take a measured sip of tea. "However, the price for this method is not small."

Upon hearing this, Sky Abyss Daoist grew visibly excited. "Please, Fellow Daoist, speak freely! Compared to the act of opening the Ninefold Heavens and Earth [a legendary, multi-layered realm of profound spiritual energy, often the goal of supreme cultivation breakthroughs], I am willing to pay any price, no matter how great."

"Hmm."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, set down his teacup, and began to elaborate. "Normally, the amount of Mana the North Sea Divine Pearl [a mystical pearl from the Northern Sea, renowned for its capacity to store vast spiritual energy] can store has its limits. It struggles to sustain the power required for a single strike from a High Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure [a top-tier magical artifact of such power it is said to be capable of 'opening the heavens']."

"But I have mastered the Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule Power [a supreme divine ability born from the fusion of five fundamental cosmic rules, granting power far beyond ordinary laws]. It is forged from the convergence of five fundamental rules, and its condensed essence is several times more potent than ordinary rule power."

"If I refine the essence of the Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule [the supreme cultivation art that gives rise to the Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule Power] into this North Sea Divine Pearl, I can compress and refine the Mana stored within it. In doing so, the pearl's storage capacity for Mana should increase approximately threefold."

Eldrin Chen explained softly, his words trailing off into a deliberate pause after this revelation.

He gazed at the North Sea Divine Pearl [a legendary pearl of immense spiritual power from the depths of the North Sea], then shook his head and said, "However, my Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule [a supreme cultivation art of boundless and overwhelming power] is far too domineering. Ordinary Heaven-Opening Marvel [rare treasures of heaven-defying nature used in profound cultivation processes] simply cannot bear its weight."

"If I were to refine this North Sea Divine Pearl with it, even if it didn't shatter outright, its usable lifespan would be severely diminished."

"Without a doubt, after a single use, this North Sea Divine Pearl would be damaged, becoming a one-time External Elixir [a powerful consumable item that grants immense temporary or permanent cultivation benefits]." Hearing this, Sky Abyss Daoist [a powerful Daoist cultivator] could not help but hesitate slightly. This North Sea Divine Pearl was the Lifebound Inner Core [a core spiritual object intrinsically linked to a cultivator or creature's life force] painstakingly refined over many years by an Eight Tribulations Demon Immortal [a Demon Immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations] North Sea Divine Turtle [a mythical turtle of divine lineage from the North Sea]. Its value was comparable to, if not surpassing, that of a World-Opening Treasure [a legendary treasure of creation-grade power].

Moreover, an item originating from an Eight Tribulations Demon Immortal was exceedingly rare. Its unique properties were even more uncommon than a Mid-Grade Heaven-Opening Treasure [a mid-tier treasure of the legendary Heaven-Opening grade], and its latent potential far outstripped that of any ordinary Heaven-Opening Marvel.

Ever since obtaining this treasure, Sky Abyss Daoist had regarded it as a priceless jewel, intending to use it as one of the cornerstones for his foundation after breaking through to the Earth Immortal [the Earth Immortal realm, a profound stage of cultivation] realm.

To think it would now be reduced to a single-use External Elixir was, without a doubt, a grievous waste of a divine object. Experience the full epic at audio-novel`com.

Yet, contemplating the immense difficulty of opening the Ninefold Heavens [the legendary Ninefold Heavens, a supreme cultivation realm within oneself], Sky Abyss Daoist gritted his teeth and declared, "If it can help me open the Ninefold Heavens and Earth [the supreme internal cultivation realm of Ninefold Heavens and Earth], then it is all worth it. What does it matter if this North Sea Divine Pearl is destroyed?"

"I beseech you, Fellow Daoist [a respectful title used among cultivators], to take action and refine this North Sea Divine Pearl for me."

Having said this, Sky Abyss Daoist added, "Upon success, I will offer a strand of World-Initiating Qi [a primordial strand of Qi, the essence of creation from the world's beginning] as remuneration for borrowing your power and for your esteemed assistance, Fellow Daoist."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but reveal a faint smile. He then spoke, "Today, I shall act. I will refine this External Elixir for you."

With those words spoken, Eldrin Chen immediately took possession of the North Sea Divine Pearl and accompanied Sky Abyss Daoist into the Artificer's Workshop.

Given Eldrin Chen's current Mana [the refined spiritual energy cultivated by immortals] and mastery of artifact forging, refining this North Sea Divine Pearl was naturally not difficult.

He had already successfully elevated two Innate Heaven-Opening Treasure [treasures born from primordial chaos, possessing world-shaking power]. Now, as he refined the North Sea Divine Pearl, and without concern for its operational lifespan, the process proceeded with remarkable speed.

He and Sky Abyss Daoist joined forces, continuously inscribing the principles of the Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule [a supreme cultivation art governing the boundless laws of chaos] into the pearl, using these inscriptions as the core Formation Patterns [mystical arrays and diagrams that channel power] to forge the North Sea Divine Pearl.

Simultaneously, Sky Abyss Daoist channeled his own vast reserves of Mana [the refined spiritual energy cultivated by immortals], pouring them ceaselessly into the North Sea Divine Pearl. This arduous process spanned over a century. Sky Abyss Daoist repeatedly depleted his Mana, recovered it through meditation, and poured it forth again into the pearl, continuing this cycle until the vessel was filled to absolute capacity.

Only then did Eldrin Chen seal the North Sea Divine Pearl with a final application of the Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule [a supreme cultivation art governing the boundless laws of chaos]. He let out a sigh of relief. "It is done!"

Eldrin Chen exhaled slowly, then handed the completed North Sea Divine Pearl to Sky Abyss Daoist, offering a final word of caution.

"Within this External Elixir [an external vessel storing immense spiritual power, akin to a battery], refined by my Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule [a supreme cultivation art governing the boundless laws of chaos], the contained Mana [the refined spiritual energy cultivated by immortals] and the art's governing principles have achieved a perfect, stable equilibrium."

"However, it is, after all, Mana [the refined spiritual energy cultivated by immortals] compressed to an extreme density, placing an immense strain upon the vessel itself."

"Once you break the seal and begin to draw upon the Mana within, the released power will flow without cease. When the last vestige of Mana is exhausted, this External Elixir [an external vessel storing immense spiritual power, akin to a battery] will turn to dust and vanish."

Upon hearing this, Sky Abyss Daoist [a powerful cultivator from the Celestial Prison Clan] immediately revealed a grave expression.

In his heart, he understood clearly: there was only one External Elixir [a miraculous pill that can grant immense power or prolong life], and the act of World Creation [the supreme, perilous endeavor of forging one's own inner universe] was an all-or-nothing gamble—a path of life or utter annihilation. Should he fail to seize this single chance, there would be no second opportunity. Your portal to cultivation novels: audio-novel . com.