Chapter 1371 : Forging the Solar Ascension Path

Upon hearing this, both individuals' gazes flickered subtly, though their reactions differed.

Jareth Chen revealed a faint smile and then spoke: "This method resonates deeply with my own path. It is indeed an excellent technique."

"If I simplify it somewhat, using the Vast Heaven as the crucible and the Great Sun as the flame, it might be sufficient to help me achieve perfect integration of my Dao Fruit."

Jareth Chen, the Eastern Sovereign possessed an extraordinary origin. He was a Heaven and Earth Divine Spirit [a divine being born from the essence of heaven and earth] ultimately nurtured by Eldrin Chen, using the Eastern Sovereign's Physical Body, the Eastern Sovereign Bell, and the Remnant Soul [the lingering spiritual essence of a deceased being] of the Profound Star Deity as the foundation.

This process was further aided by Solar Divine Gold as nourishment, the Nine Heavens Immortal Formation as the furnace, and the Underground Fire Vein [a subterranean channel of potent spiritual fire] of the Purple Realm as the flame.

It could be said that Eastern Sovereign's foundation was no weaker than that of an Innate Divine Spirit [a divine being born with innate spiritual power]. The sole distinction was the lack of a single, crucial thread of Innate Qi [the primordial vital energy one is born with].

With such a foundation, after ascending to the Immortal Domain, Eastern Sovereign cultivated the Crimson Sun Ascension Path from the Ancient Scroll of World-Opening and, using it as a basis, pioneered his own Solar Ascension Path.

That Solar Ascension Path was a method for tempering the physical body by absorbing Solar True Flame. It was said that, when cultivated to its ultimate limit, one could forge nine cycles of Supreme Yang [the pinnacle essence of solar energy] within their body.

At that ultimate stage, relying solely on the power of the physical form, one could contend with an expert at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection stage, a testament to the astonishing nature of this cultivation art.

Meanwhile, Eldrin Chen's method involved using heaven and earth as the crucible and Yin-Yang [the complementary forces of dark/passive and light/active] as the flame to forge the physical body. This principle aligned perfectly with Jareth Chen's own path of cultivation. This chapter is provided by audio-novel.com (official site). Support the original.

With his cultivation of the Indestructible Golden Body and the Solar Ascension Path, his potential to step into the Nine Calamities Realm using this method was far greater than that of an ordinary Eight-Calamity Immortal.

However, Kael Chen shook his head and spoke, "This method treats the physical body as a Treasure Pill to be refined, placing extremely high demands on its resilience."

"I have not cultivated the World-Opening True Body. Relying solely on the power of the Three Types of Dao Fruits, I fear my body could not withstand such a furnace's fire."

Speaking to this point, Kael Chen added, "It would be better for me to venture once more to the heart of the Great Tribulation and see if I can slay an Eight-Calamity Immortal."

Hearing this, Eldrin Chen furrowed his brow and said, "Any Immortal [a being who has ascended beyond mortality through cultivation] capable of reaching the Eighth Calamity must have a patron of at least Late Stage Earth Immortal rank or higher."

"For you to rashly enter that place would be far too perilous." "Do not try to dissuade me," Kael Chen shook his head, stating firmly, "The path of cultivation is fraught with obstacles. Some trials are simply meant to be faced."

Eldrin Chen understood. His clan elder brother's Dao-heart [the core of a cultivator's will and conviction] was unshakable, not easily swayed by others.

With no other choice, Eldrin Chen retrieved an ancient talisman from his sleeve. "Take this. Proceed with utmost caution."

Upon hearing this, everyone present felt a subtle stir within their hearts.

This ancient talisman was a Void Talisman Treasure, imprinted by Eldrin Chen from within the Yin-Yang Void Realm using materials from a Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure. It was an Ancient Void Talisman.

Such a Peerless [a treasure grade denoting supreme rarity and power] talisman, containing the Heterodox Grade World-Opening Divine Ability [a divine ability of the highest order, capable of affecting the fundamental laws of reality] known as "Void-Sundering Escape" [a supreme escape technique that allows one to tear through the fabric of space], can, at a critical moment, allow a cultivator to ignore the vast majority of Eighth Rank Formation [formations of the eighth rank, representing extremely powerful spatial and energy barriers] and instantly traverse beyond hundreds of millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] of sea.

Because the Peerless rare materials capable of imprinting a World-Opening Divine Ability are exceedingly scarce, Eldrin Chen had only managed to refine two ancient talismans imbued with the "Void-Sundering Escape" Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power] over all these years.

Kael Chen took the ancient talisman, a soft sigh escaping him as he spoke with feeling, "Over these years, the karmic debt I owe you has likely grown beyond any hope of repayment."

"Amongst kin of the same clan, why must we keep such meticulous accounts?" Eldrin Chen replied with a gentle smile.

He continued, "If you can step into the Nine Calamities Realm [a legendary cultivation realm where one must survive nine great tribulations], you will become one of my right-hand pillars. Consider this a small measure of my support."

Hearing this, Kael Chen gave a slight nod. Over the years, Eldrin Chen had forged many friendships within the Immortal Domain [a vast and ancient realm inhabited by powerful immortals].

Yet, as time flowed on, the number of those who could offer Eldrin Chen significant aid had dwindled considerably.

Individuals like the Master of the Dao Palace, unless they could one day cultivate to the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of a Heaven Immortal, a being of immense power and longevity], would likely only be able to assist with minor matters, unable to provide substantial support to Eldrin Chen.

Those with truly formidable potential were few, such as the Sky Abyss Daoist and the Ancient Ruins Yin Lord.

However, the bonds with these friends were not yet deeply forged; discerning their true character and integrity would require the test of hundreds of thousands, even millions, of years.

For the present moment, only those clansmen like Kael Chen and Ethan Chen, who have walked alongside him for tens of thousands of years and whose roots and depths are fully known, could be considered truly trustworthy.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen turned his gaze towards Sylas Ye, Alistair Lu, and Ysander.

Over these past several Millennium, the cultivation of these three had advanced significantly. Now, both Alistair Lu and Ysander had already stepped into the Great Perfection of Immortal Ascension [the pinnacle stage of the Immortal Ascension Realm], while Sylas Ye had cultivated to the Eighth Level of Immortal Ascension Realm [the eighth tier of the Immortal Ascension Realm], merely A Step Away from reaching Great Perfection of Immortal Ascension.

Recalling this, Eldrin Chen retrieved three Dao Source [a rare spiritual object containing the essence of the Great Dao] and said, "During my journey to the Myriad Calamities Thunder Sea, I slew five deities at the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a transitional state between the Immortal Ascension and Earth Immortal Realms] and happened to obtain several Supreme Grade Dao Source [the highest quality of Dao Source]."

"Take one each, so you may break through to the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm as swiftly as possible."

Upon hearing this, the three felt a surge of joy within their hearts and promptly prostrated themselves, saying, "We thank our Master for bestowing this treasure." "You may withdraw now." Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audio—novel.com.

Eldrin Chen waved his hand, signaling for them to leave.

After everyone had departed, Eldrin Chen looked at the final two Supreme Grade Dao Source in his hand, then turned to Lyra Jiang and asked, "What does my lady think should be done with these last two Dao Source?"

Lyra Jiang pondered briefly before speaking, "The quality of these Dao Source is somewhat ordinary. For Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to immortality] who have transcended six or more heavenly tribulations, their usefulness is already quite limited."

"It would be better to give them to the Glazed Blessed Land [a sacred realm of cultivation] and see if they can help produce two more Six Tribulations Immortal [Immortals who have survived six heavenly tribulations]."

Eldrin Chen's gaze flickered with understanding; he grasped that Lyra Jiang intended these for Luna, the Consort and Stella.

Since the outbreak of the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic era of conflict and heavenly retribution], Solara and Stella had been the first to break through to the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm [a quasi-immortal state just below true Earth Immortality]. Their gains, consequently, had been immense.

They had successively refined several Supreme Grade Dao Source [pinnacle-grade crystallizations of primordial cosmic essence]. Now, both had attained the Immortal Foundation of the sixth heavenly calamity. One more step would see them enter the Seven Calamities Realm [a formidable stage of cultivation requiring the transcendence of seven great tribulations], their power likely not far inferior to Solara's own strength in her prime.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen summoned the trio from the Glazed Blessed Land [a paradise-like realm of spiritual abundance] and presented the two Dao Source [crystallizations of primordial cosmic essence] to them.

Taking the Dao Source, both Stella and Luna, the Consort revealed looks of genuine delight.

Observing this, Solara spoke up, "The value of a Supreme Grade Dao Source is inestimable. Might I ask what treasures Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a cultivator of similar standing] wishes to exchange for them?"

"There is no need for such formality," Eldrin Chen replied with a faint smile. "At the dawn of the Great Tribulation, the three of you contributed greatly. Now that I have risen to prominence amidst these tribulations, it is only fitting I offer some recompense."

"We cannot see it that way," Solara shook her head, her tone resolute. "One matter is separate from another. In this war, we have also received our share of treasures."

Pausing briefly in thought, Solara continued, "I have observed your Starry Glazed Realm [a mystical formation resembling a starry, crystalline domain]. It possesses extraordinary potential, seemingly capable of evolving into an Earth Immortal Blessed Land [a personal paradise realm for an Earth Immortal]."

"Very well. After Luna, the Consort and Stella break through to Earth Immortal [a major realm of immortality tied to the earth], each of us shall contribute one Eighth Rank Divine Pearl [a divine treasure of the eighth rank] to assist the Starry Glazed Realm in its evolution into a true Blessed Land [a paradise realm]."

"Is this truly the case?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but reveal a flicker of joy.

Even before the Great Tribulation, the Starry Glazed Realm [a mystical realm of stars and crystal] could roughly sustain the cultivation of more than thirty Immortal [beings who have transcended mortality and attained a higher state of existence]. Experience the full epic at @udio-novel.com.