Chapter 1311 : Path of the Verdant Consort

Speaking of this, Eldrin Chen said, "If you refine this, Madam, reaching the realm of a Seven Tribulations Immortal will be a certainty, and the threshold of an Eight Tribulations Immortal may also be glimpsed."

"Mm."

Hearing this, Verdant Consort gave a slight nod.

As a Great Encompassing Foundation cultivator with Three Path Fruits, once she cultivated all three types of Path Fruit [the condensed essence of a cultivator's comprehension of a specific Dao] to the World-Opening Realm, she would possess combat power on par with a Nine Tribulations Immortal.

Furthermore, if she successfully cultivated two types of World-Opening Path Fruit, she would possess at least the power of a Seven Tribulations Immortal, with the potential to even step into the domain of an Eight Tribulations Immortal.

Given her foundational strength, without external aids, cultivating two types of World-Opening Path Fruit would require at least several hundred thousand years.

However, with the assistance of the Supreme-Grade Path Source [a supreme-grade spiritual essence that aids in comprehending and solidifying a Path] from the Grand Granary Black Fish and the World-Opening Path Source [a rare object containing the profound essence of world-creation, invaluable for advancing one's Path] from the Purple Radiance Thunder Dragon, she was fully confident she could cultivate two types of World-Opening Path Fruit within a few thousand years.

Thinking this, Verdant Consort took the two Path Source and said, "Refining these two Path Source should allow me to cultivate the World-Opening True Body [a divine physique forged through the power of world-creation] and two types of Rule Power [the power to command and manifest a specific fundamental law of reality] within two or three thousand years."

"Then my mind is at ease."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, a wave of relief washing over him. Find thousands of chapters at audio-novel .c om.

He spoke no further, immediately entering seclusion to cultivate. Seating himself by the side of the Blessed Land [a land imbued with potent spiritual energy] and the Immortal Spring [a spring of pure, life-giving spiritual water], he retrieved the Path Source [the condensed essence of a cultivator's cultivation base and life force] belonging to the Lingering Sun Patriarch and Nether Grand Austerity, preparing to enter deep meditation to fully refine them.

"..."

At the same time, far beyond the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect, within a majestic and towering Great Hall, four figures sat facing one another.

These four were the Patriarchs of Thousand Dragon Lake, led by the one known as the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake.

Within the Great Hall, the atmosphere was oppressively silent. After an immeasurable stretch of that deathly stillness, the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake finally spoke.

"Violet Radiance has fallen in battle, and Grand Austerity has perished. We all underestimated That upstart Eldrin."

In that instant, the faces of the three Earth Immortal Patriarchs [powerful cultivators who have ascended to the Earth Immortal realm] twitched slightly.

After a long while, the Blazing Austerity Patriarch spoke. "Patriarch, we cannot leave the death of Nether Grand Austerity unavenged."

"I know!"

The Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake replied, his expression dark and grim. "But now, we are pinned down by the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect. Not only are we powerless to act against That upstart Eldrin, we must also guard against their counterattack."

The several Patriarch who heard this all felt a slight chill settle upon their faces.

After this battle, Thousand Dragon Lake had lost one Middle Stage Earth Immortal [a powerful cultivator who has forged their own inner world], one Eight Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations], and the Five Elements Heavenly Dragons [a powerful dragon embodying the five elements]. In essence, they had lost the combat power of three Earth Immortal [cultivators who have ascended to the realm of world-creating immortals], along with over three hundred Demon Immortal [immortals of demonic origin] True Dragon [pure-blooded dragons of immense power].

Such a staggering loss had depleted Thousand Dragon Lake's foundational strength by a full thirty percent, significantly reducing their ability to suppress the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect.

In their current state, they could only manage to pressure the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect, while the goal of utterly annihilating them had grown increasingly distant.

If the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect could hold out for a few thousand more years, allowing Eldrin Chen and the others to fully digest the gains from this conflict, they would inevitably face Thousand Dragon Lake in another decisive battle. The outcome of such a confrontation would then be far from certain.

Contemplating this, a Patriarch clad in Gilded Battle Armor spoke, his voice grim. "For That upstart Eldrin to have slain Tai'ao, he must possess combat power rivaling an Eight Tribulations Immortal."

"Now that he has obtained Nether Grand Austerity's Path Source [the condensed essence of a cultivator's lifelong cultivation path], refining it will undoubtedly propel him into the Nine Tribulations Realm [the pinnacle stage before becoming a World-Opening Patriarch]."

"If he also gathers the necessary World-Opening Spiritual Root [a legendary spiritual treasure required to forge a new world], then in mere millennia, he could become a World-Opening Patriarch [a supreme patriarch capable of creating a new heavenly realm] who establishes a Ninefold Heaven [a perfect, nine-layered heavenly world]. Our time is running short."

Upon hearing this, the faces of the several Dragon Clan Patriarch turned frosty once more.

An Earth Immortal who had opened a Ninefold Heaven, even if freshly ascended, would wield power at least equivalent to a Middle Stage Earth Immortal, comparable to one at the Sixth Level Earth Immortal.

It must be understood that any being capable of cultivating to the Sixth Level Earth Immortal has opened at least four, or even a Fivefold Heaven Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to the terrestrial immortal realm]. Their combat power far surpasses that of an existence like the Purple Radiance Thunder Dragon Patriarch, who was merely a Fourth Level Earth Immortal.

Such beings possess at least four or five strands of World-Opening Energy [the primordial energy used to forge a new world within a cultivator]. They wield one or two more World-Opening Treasure [a treasure born from the act of world creation] than a Purple Radiance Thunder Dragon, or possess an additional World-Opening Foundation [the foundational principles used to establish one's inner world]. Their battle prowess is at least double that of a Purple Radiance Thunder Dragon.

Take the Blazing Austerity Patriarch as an example. He opened a Fivefold Heaven Earth [an inner world of five layers], cultivated dual World-Opening Foundation in both the Fleshly Body Path Principles [the cultivation path focusing on physical perfection] and another discipline, and commands two Innate World-Opening Treasure [a world-opening treasure born with the cultivator] and one life-bound World-Opening Heavenly God Ability [a divine power intrinsic to one's world-opening foundation].

With such profound foundations and methods, he would face two or three ordinary Fourth Level Earth Immortal without the slightest fear.

As for a being like the Nine Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has survived nine heavenly tribulations], once they step into the Earth Immortal Realm and open a Ninefold Heaven Earth [a nine-layered inner world], their combat power would instantly ascend to this very tier.

Even if they only opened an Eighth Heaven and Earth [an eight-layered inner world], their power would be truly earth-shattering, enough to shift the very balance of the battlefield at Thousand Dragon Lake. Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at (audio-novel.com).

Turning these thoughts over, the several Patriarch felt a deep unease settle in their hearts.

In contrast, the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake remained composed, his expression calm as he spoke. "To my knowledge, That upstart Eldrin does not possess an eighth-rank World-Opening Spiritual Root [a spiritual root of sufficient grade to serve as the core for opening a new world]."

"The three World-Opening Spiritual Root prepared by Nether Grand Austerity are still in my possession," he continued. "They were not taken to this battle. I believe he cannot gather the necessary World-Opening Spiritual Root."

Having said this, the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake declared, "Therefore, I am certain he will not make a breakthrough into the Earth Immortal Realm."

"This presents an opportunity for us, a chance perhaps to slay him."

Upon hearing this, the several Dragon Clan Patriarchs were momentarily taken aback, then nodded slightly in agreement.

They understood the situation perfectly. Within the entire Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea, aside from the two great Grotto-Heavens [celestial paradises and cultivation sanctuaries], only the most supreme Blessed Lands [lands of profound spiritual fortune] like the Celestial Prison Clan, the Western Abyss Dragon Palace, or the Glazed Blessed Land could gather four World-Opening Spiritual Roots [primordial spiritual roots capable of anchoring a world] at once.

Beyond those, even Thousand Dragon Lake could not accomplish this. The Verdant Stream Ancient Sect, with tens of millions of years of accumulation, likely possessed only one or two at most. They did not believe Eldrin Chen could achieve it in a short time.

The Fourth Supreme Elder of Thousand Dragon Lake, the Frigid Ice Chi Dragon Patriarch, nodded and said, "That makes sense. Even if That upstart Eldrin breaks through to the Nine Tribulations Realm, it should be impossible for him to advance to Earth Immortal [a foundational immortal realm tied to the earth's spiritual veins] within a million years."

"However, even so, a Nine Tribulations Immortal's combat power is likely not inferior to a Middle Stage Earth Immortal, lacking only in spiritual energy reserves. He would still be a formidable opponent."

The Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake gave a slight nod, then said with a calm expression, "In this Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic era of heavenly ordained calamity], within the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas, there are six Eight Tribulations Immortals."

"They are: Tai Ao, the Young Master Meteor from the Flowing Fire Star Palace; the Old Path Master Verdant Mystery from the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect; the Heavenly Fiend Child from the Celestial Prison Clan; the rogue cultivator Heaven Abyss Path Master; and that That upstart Eldrin."

"Among these six, Tai Ao has already perished. The whereabouts of the Heaven Abyss Path Master are unknown. A decisive victory between the Heavenly Fiend Child and the Young Master Meteor is unlikely in the short term. Only this Old Path Master Verdant Mystery is a fish in a barrel."

The Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake spoke methodically, then continued with a grave expression, "I have sent word to the Celestial Prison Clan, offering the Old Path Master Verdant Mystery's Path Source [the condensed essence of a cultivator's lifelong cultivation path] in exchange for their intervention."

"This..."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of everyone present shifted slightly.

Unwilling to accept this, Blazing Austerity Patriarch could not suppress his fury and thundered, "In this war, for the sake of Thousand Dragon Lake, we have already fought bitterly for over six thousand years."

"We have fought to this point, losing more than two hundred True Dragon in battle. We have finally exhausted the reserves of the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect. How can we allow the Celestial Prison Clan to pluck the ripe fruit now?"

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