Chapter 1295 : The Mandate of Heaven's Power

Under such circumstances, the more prodigious the Earth Immortal Patriarch [a patriarch who has attained the Earth Immortal realm], the more precious the Mandate of Heaven [the divine right to rule, a supreme authority over fate and destiny] within them becomes.

For instance, Eldrin Chen possesses the Great Encompassing Potential [a supreme constitution capable of encompassing all things]. Once he cultivates to the realm of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [a supreme immortal who has opened a world within themselves], the value of the Mandate of Heaven within the world he opens would be beyond measure.

This is because within the Immortal Domain [a domain or world created by a supreme immortal] opened by a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal, the Mandate of Heaven contains the power of the Great Path [the supreme, all-encompassing Dao]. Merely by wielding it, one can directly possess combat power at the Ancient Immortal Realm [the realm of an Ancient Immortal, a venerable and immensely powerful existence].

What manner of beings are Ancient Immortal [venerable immortals of immense age and power]? Throughout the entire Vast Azure Immortal Domain, there are only a handful. They are supreme, peerless existences, mere half a step away from becoming Great Encompassing Golden Immortal themselves.

To reach this realm through one's own cultivation is a feat that would earn the regard of even a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal, and command the respect of the Immortal Court [the celestial court governing immortals].

An Ancient Immortal who wields the Mandate of Heaven may not be as revered as one who attained the realm through their own cultivation, but there is no qualitative difference in their combat prowess.

Furthermore, such Mandate-wielding Ancient Immortal typically have the backing of a Great Encompassing Golden Immortal. Determining which holds greater prestige is no simple matter.

Contemplating this, Eldrin Chen mused, "The Mandate of Heaven is precious indeed. However, all present Immortals have already attained their honorable status and have no need for it."

"If the Divine Lord [a title for a powerful deity or immortal lord] is willing, perhaps a few Path Principles [the foundational principles and authority of a specific Dao or cultivation path] positions could be granted to meritorious cultivators who fell in battle."

Upon hearing this, all the assembled Immortals nodded in agreement. Experience the full epic at (audio-novel.com).

After comprehending the preciousness of this Mandate of Heaven [the divine right to rule, a metaphysical authority over a domain], they could not help but glance at Eldrin Chen.

Within the Returning Abyss Immortal Alliance now, who did not know that Eldrin Chen possessed the Great Encompassing Potential [a legendary physique with boundless capacity for growth]? Thus, their gazes held a palpable heat at this moment.

Setting aside the realm of Great Encompassing Golden Immortal [the pinnacle of immortal cultivation], if Eldrin Chen were to break through to the Celestial Immortal Realm in the future, the Mandate of Heaven within the world he would create could likely forge dozens of Earth Immortal [immortals anchored to the terrestrial plane], or even powerhouses at the Half-Step Celestial Immortal level.

If he truly ascended to Great Encompassing Golden Immortal, then even an existence as supreme as the Lord of Western Abyss Dragon Palace might find its ultimate achievements potentially eclipsed by the wielder of his Mandate of Heaven.

At this thought, a hundred different schemes and calculations churned within the hearts of the assembled immortals.

Kunpeng Demon Sage's eyes flickered with a subtle light, a silent contemplation echoing within: "It seems in the wars to come, this Sage can no longer afford to hold back."

Returning to the matter at hand, upon hearing Eldrin Chen's words, Sun Consort spoke directly: "To grasp the Heavenly Mandate of my Earth Immortal World [a world governed by an Earth Immortal], one must forsake their current Path Fruit [the condensed essence of one's cultivation path] and cultivation base, entering my world through reincarnation with only their soul."

"For those who fell in battle, if their souls remain relatively intact, they may be sent within."

Seeing Sun Consort's agreement, Eldrin Chen smiled. "My thanks, then."

With that settled, Eldrin Chen had someone fetch the Soul-Gathering Pearl [a mystical orb capable of collecting and preserving souls]. From among the countless fallen cultivators, he selected several Primordial Spirit Path Lord [powerful cultivators at the Primordial Spirit stage who have comprehended a Path] who had rendered significant merit.

After obtaining her consent, he sent them into the world opened by Sun Consort to gestate.

After reincarnation, these cultivators would become the first batch of Divine Spirits [innate spiritual beings born of heaven and earth] nurtured by this newly formed world, born with the authority to wield the Path Principles [the fundamental laws governing reality] of heaven and earth.

With this matter settled, the affairs concerning Sun Consort's World-Opening [the act of creating a new world or realm] came to a temporary conclusion.

The assembled immortals returned to the Returning Abyss Sea Region, while Eldrin Chen made his way to the location of the Returning Abyss Blessed Land.

Upon returning to the Returning Abyss Blessed Land, he retrieved the World-Opening Energy [the primordial creative force released during the formation of a new world] gifted by Sun Consort and fell into deep contemplation.

With this strand of World-Opening Energy, Eldrin Chen could now begin the process of elevating one of his treasures to the World-Opening Treasure [a treasure of the highest grade, forged with the energy of world creation] level.

However, he possessed five Lifebound Immortal Treasures [treasures bound to a cultivator's life and soul]: the Polarity Void Mirror, the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell, the Positive Water Verdant Lotus Throne, the Solar Fire Returning Abyss Sword, and the Heavenly River Positive Water Sword. Each one required World-Opening Energy for its ascension.

"The World-Opening Energy is insufficient. I can only choose one," he murmured.

Eldrin Chen pondered silently, then spoke to himself, "Advancing a treasure to the World-Opening Treasure level also requires vast resources. The only source I possess capable of providing such materials is the endless Primordial Heavy Water [a primordial, immensely dense and potent form of water essence] from the Source of the Returning Abyss."

"For now, it seems the Heavenly River Positive Water Sword is the only viable choice."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself, then couldn't help but shake his head slightly.

In truth, advancing the Heavenly River Positive Water Sword was not the optimal choice. Once his Celestial Abyss Twin Swords merged, their power was already comparable to a World-Opening Treasure.

Furthermore, after the Heavenly River Positive Water Sword was advanced, it could no longer perform the Sky-Severance Sword Union. Therefore, advancing it would not result in a significant increase in Eldrin Chen's combat prowess.

Noticing his expression, Exquisite Jiang beside him pondered for a moment before speaking. "If you seek resources for advancement to the World-Opening realm now, why not make a journey to the Suwei Sea?"

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen was momentarily taken aback, then nodded in agreement. "Within the Suwei Sea lies a supreme-grade Golden Source Immortal Vein. Perhaps we truly can find the resources needed to advance the Polarity Void Mirror." Continue reading this story at audio novel.com.

"Since that is the case, I shall make the journey."

He whispered this thought to himself. Without informing anyone, he departed quietly for the Suwei Sea that very day.

The Suwei Sea was not far from the Returning Abyss Sea Region. At full speed, Eldrin Chen could reach it in merely two or three days of flight.

However, to avoid detection, he concealed his form and traveled slowly beneath the water's surface. The journey took a full three months before he finally arrived at the Suwei Sea.

"What a prosperous sea region."

Upon arriving at Suwei Sea, Eldrin Chen immediately noticed that this sea teemed with countless varieties of Spirit Fish [spiritually infused fish, a common food source and cultivation resource].

During the great battle in the Returning Abyss Sea Region two millennia ago, over ninety-five percent of the Demon Race [the collective term for sentient demonic beasts and cultivators] in the Suwei Sea were slain.

Yet, the tenacity of life is truly wondrous. In the mere two thousand years since, the Suwei Sea has regained its former bustle.

Foundation Establishment, Violet Sanctum, and Golden Core Realm Demon Beasts [demonic beasts that have gained sentience and can cultivate] are now commonplace. However, Demon Race above the Infant Soul realm remain exceedingly rare, and Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator, a high-level cultivation stage] level Demon Race have been nearly wiped out.

"It is easy for the lower-tier Demon Race to recover their numbers, but for the high-tier Demon Race of the Primordial Spirit Realm, restoring their former glory will likely take a hundred thousand years."

"As for the fallen Demon Immortal [demonic cultivators who have ascended to the Immortal Realm], their recovery may require a million years."

Eldrin Chen mused silently to himself before stepping forward calmly. Unconsciously, he had already arrived at the very heart of the Suwei Sea.

The Suwei Immortal Island was the core of the Suwei Sea, a vast Immortal Isles [islands imbued with dense spiritual energy, often used as cultivation bases] stretching for millions of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters]. It was even larger than the former Purple Seal Realm.

In the days when Patriarch Suwei still lived, this island was a Forbidden Land [a restricted area, often dangerous or sacred] for all demonkind. Even Demon Immortal would tread its shores with fear and trembling.

Now, as Eldrin Chen set foot upon this mountain, his expression remained placid as he sensed the Immortal Spirit Essence [the foundational spiritual energy of an immortal realm]. A slight frown creased his brow.

"The Immortal Spirit Essence here is saturated with an extraordinarily dense Essence of Metallic Gold [a potent spiritual energy embodying the sharp, unyielding properties of metal]," he observed.

"A piercing, bone-chilling Metallic Gold Killing Energy [a lethal aura of metallic sharpness] emanates from the very earth. It seems this Immortal Isles must harbor at least one top-grade Golden Essence Vein [a prime spiritual ore vein rich in metallic energy]."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly to himself, his steps carrying him toward the heart of the Immortal Isles. Before he knew it, he had arrived at the summit of a towering peak.

Standing upon this lofty height, Eldrin Chen surveyed the entirety of Suwei Immortal Island. His fingers danced in a complex pattern as he calculated and traced the intricate web of spiritual energy currents flowing through the isle.

After a long while, Eldrin Chen gathered his World-Opening Power [the primordial force used to shape worlds]. He manifested a Primordial One Energy Grasping Hand [a titanic hand of condensed primordial energy] that blotted out the sky. With a thunderous descent, it plunged deep into the vast, untamed earth below.

"Rise!" he commanded.

At Eldrin Chen's soft yet resonant cry, heaven and earth began to tremble violently.

A cataclysmic earthquake shook the expanse of Suwei Immortal Island for millions upon millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters]. Mountains split, rivers cracked, and the primordial land was torn asunder.

That sky-obscuring Primordial One Giant Hand emerged from the sundered earth, clutching a colossal ore vein that stretched for countless tens of millions of Li-lengths.

"What a massive Venus Metallic Gold Ore Vein!" Your portal to cultivation novels: audio—novel.com.