Chapter 1380 : A Thousand Treasures for a New World

After settling the tribulation-fallen Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality through cultivation], Eldrin Chen waved his sleeve once more, sending forth over a thousand beams of immortal light.

These thousand-plus beams of light were, in fact, over a thousand Immortal Treasure and Rare Object [precious objects of immense power used by immortals]. The lowest grade among them were Immortal Rank Rare Treasures [rare treasures of immortal rank], with over a dozen even reaching the level of Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure [the pinnacle grade of immortal treasures].

Of this vast quantity of divine objects, a portion constituted compensation and assets for the fallen tribulation Immortal, but the greater share was what Eldrin Chen himself infused into the world.

As the creator deity of this realm and its Heaven-Opening Ancient Ancestor [the primordial progenitor who shaped the world], investing resources to nurture the life within the Earth Immortal World [a world sustained by an Earth Immortal's power] was the most natural course of action.

After all, as the power of this world grew, it would in turn provide Eldrin Chen with more of the Primordial Source [the fundamental, creative energy of the cosmos].

To infuse the world with over a thousand Immortal Treasures [powerful artifacts used by immortals] in one go, including over a dozen Supreme Grade Immortal Treasure, was a staggering display of largesse. Many mid-to-late stage Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power is fused with a world] would struggle to match such a feat.

Only Eldrin Chen, who commanded the Immortal Alliance [a coalition of immortal forces] and had slain countless Demon Immortal [immortals who follow a demonic path] deities in numerous great wars, could muster such resources at once.

Beyond the treasures Eldrin Chen invested, the very fabric of Primordial Chaos's Beginning [the nascent state of the cosmos after its initial formation] had also spontaneously generated many wonders. With a sweeping glance, Eldrin Chen discerned that over a thousand Immortal Rank Rare Treasures had already taken form, with several times that number still gestating within the world's womb.

Furthermore, within many of the unique spiritual sites, as Eldrin Chen's cultivation advanced and the Primordial Source within the world grew ever more profound, Immortal Treasure and Rare Object and even Heaven-Opening Marvel [marvelous treasures born from the act of world-creation] would gradually be conceived.

Among these treasures, the most precious numbered twenty. Though they had not yet fully manifested, Eldrin Chen could roughly surmise their origins. Experience the full epic at *audio-novel.com*.

These twenty treasures currently gestating within represent the twenty Supreme authorities. They are further categorized into the Heaven and Earth Supreme Treasures, the True Spirit Ancient Treasures, the Six Celestial Emperor Weapons, and the Seven Realms Imperial Artifacts.

The Heaven and Earth Supreme Treasures, born from the world's Yin and Yang Dual Qi [the primordial energies of passive and active forces], are the two peerless artifacts known as the Heavenly Dao Seal and the Earthly Dao Disc. They respectively embody the authority over the heavens and the earth.

Whoever masters these two treasures can ascend to become the Second Ancestor of Heaven and Earth.

There are five True Spirit Ancient Treasures. These are the Companion Spirit Treasure [a treasure intrinsically linked to a specific primordial spirit] of the five World Creation True Spirit [primordial spirits that participated in the creation of the world]. They are: the Fire Phoenix Furnace, the Azure Dragon Pearl, the White Tiger Blade, the Black Tortoise Armor, and the Kylin Cauldron.

The Six Celestial Emperor Weapons consist of the Abyssal Grotto Flask, the Pure Yang Scepter, the Star Pearl, the Ethereal Void Mirror, the Aurora Vial, and the Longevity Ancient Tree.

The Seven Realms Imperial Artifacts are divided into: the Thunder Abyss Bell, the Frost Soul Sword, the Tempest Banner, the Southern Li Fire Jade, the Northern Abyss Diagram, the Western Heaven Ancient Pennant, and the Eastern Pole Celestial Halberd.

Although these twenty supreme treasures have not yet fully manifested, they are born from the Primordial Source [the foundational, creative energy of the cosmos] of this nascent world. As artifacts representing the world's fundamental authorities, their power will grow in tandem with the gradual expansion of the world's Primordial Source.

Given the profound foundation of Eldrin Chen, should his cultivation one day reach the Heaven Immortal Realm [the realm of celestial immortals], all twenty of these treasures would advance to the level of Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure [a supreme treasure capable of cleaving the heavens].

The most supreme among them, the Heaven and Earth treasures, could even ascend into the domain of Taiyi Immortal Weapon [a legendary immortal weapon of unparalleled rank].

If Eldrin Chen were willing to fuse them with Innate Qi [the primordial, uncreated energy that predates the cosmos], it would even be possible for them to evolve into Innate Treasure [a treasure born from the primordial chaos, possessing innate laws]. "The manifestation of these myriad divine spirits will require time."

"Twenty Primordial Source Treasures [supreme artifacts born from the fundamental energies of heaven and earth] also require a sufficient period of time to gestate; their accumulation cannot be rushed," Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly. He then retrieved several Soul-Gathering Pearl [magical orbs capable of collecting and preserving wandering soul fragments].

These Soul-Gathering Pearl contained the Soul Spirits [the core spiritual essence of a being] of Thalion Chen, Magnus the Virtuous, Riverlord Chang, and Silas Chen respectively.

After all these years, their Divine Soul [the highest form of spiritual consciousness] had been repaired, regaining a measure of their awareness. They could now be sent into Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth]. Eldrin Chen intended to place them all within the world he himself had created, yet he first spoke to seek their consent.

"I have now accomplished World Creation [the act of forging a new world]. Within my Earth Immortal World [a self-contained realm created and governed by an Earth Immortal], there are several positions of Imperial Lord Rank [a high-ranking celestial authority within a created world]."

"I wish to hear your thoughts. If you are willing to be reborn within my Earth Immortal World, I can secure for you a status of Imperial Lord Rank."

"If you prefer not to, after the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic heavenly calamity], I shall guide you into Reincarnation and bestow upon you significant gifts for your next life." Upon hearing this, the four fell into a contemplative silence.

After a moment, Old Granduncle smiled warmly and said with contentment, "This old man's talent is ordinary. Even with another lifetime of cultivation, I fear I would find it difficult to achieve the Great Dao [the ultimate truth and pinnacle of cultivation]."

"Henceforth, let me remain within the world you have forged, to manage its myriad mundane affairs on your behalf."

Eldrin Chen smiled in return and spoke earnestly, "You, Old Granduncle, have journeyed by my side for many years. The governance of this great realm shall henceforth rely upon your wise stewardship."

With those words, Eldrin Chen waved his sleeve, sending Thalion Chen's soul into the depths of the Abyssal Grand Realm [the Grand Realm of the Abyss, the world created by Eldrin Chen].

Behold, the Divine Soul [the spiritual core of a cultivator] of Old Granduncle soared forth, ascending into the boundless Firmament [the highest heavens] and merging into the Heavenly Dao's Primordial Source [the fundamental, origin-creating essence of the cosmos]. There, it intertwined with the Primordial Source of the still-gestating Heavenly Dao Seal [a supreme artifact representing the authority of the Heavenly Dao].

The nascent deities, still in the womb of creation, sensed this shift with a profound intuition. They understood immediately that the position of Ancestor of the Heavenly Dao now had its chosen one.

Thalion Chen had become the Heaven-ordained Dao Ancestor [the Progenitor of the Dao, a position of supreme cosmic authority]. This was the decree of the Progenitor of World Creation [the act of forging a new universe], the God of Creation Himself—a mandate immutable and beyond contest. None could vie for it.

Witnessing this, Riverlord Chang spoke, "With this old one's foundation, even after several more reincarnations, I fear I would merely reach the Ascension to Immortality Realm [the realm of becoming a true Immortal]. To advance a single step further would be a trial of ten thousand hardships."

"Henceforth, within the great world you have opened, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator], I shall content myself as a carefree Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality]."

Eldrin Chen offered a gentle smile. "Before I attained the Dao, Senior, you extended your hand to guide and elevate me on numerous occasions. How could this junior dare forget such profound grace?" Continue reading this story at site: audio-novel.com.

As his words faded, Eldrin Chen gave a slight flick of his sleeve. The Divine Soul of Riverlord Chang soared into the Great Tribulation [the grand cosmic calamity that reshapes fate], entering the place where the Grotto Abyss Heaven [a profound and abyssal celestial realm] was being nurtured. There, his Divine Soul fused and melded with the gestating Abyssal Grotto Flask [a mystical vessel of abyssal power].

"The position of Six Heavens Abyssal Grotto Imperial Lord [the Imperial Sovereign presiding over the Six Heavens of the Abyssal Grotto] now also has its master."

A palpable sense of urgency descended upon the myriad spirits still taking form within the nascent heavens and earth.

Though the cosmos Eldrin Chen had opened was vast, the positions of Imperial Lord Rank [the realm of an Imperial Sovereign, a pinnacle existence] were ultimately finite. Like planting radishes, each precious slot filled a single hole; in total, there were merely thirteen such exalted thrones.

With one less now, among the remaining twelve Imperial Lord Rank [the rank of an Imperial Lord, a supreme sovereign among deities], six of the Heavenly Mandates [destinies ordained by heaven] have been temporarily reserved by Eldrin Chen for his closest kin.

Only six are left for the others.

Even as the first generation of deities born between heaven and earth, vying for these six positions will likely be no easy feat. Furthermore, of the five identities as World Creation True Spirit [primordial spirits born from the essence of world creation], Separated Flame Phoenix, Ancestor Black Tortoise, and Xuan Qingyi each claim one.

The remaining two World Creation True Spirit, White Tiger and Qilin, require one to possess the bloodline of the Qilin [a benevolent mythical hooved beast] or the White Tiger [a mythical white tiger, one of the Four Symbols] to be qualified for reincarnation into them. As for the position of Progenitor of the Earthly Path [the foundational ancestor of all earthly principles], such a supremely noble status would certainly not be granted lightly. With these thoughts, the assembled deities could only settle their minds.

They dare not prematurely take physical form before their gestation is utterly complete, lest their foundations remain insufficient, making it impossible to seize a Heavenly Mandate.

Meanwhile, within the Soul-Gathering Pearl [a mystical orb capable of gathering and preserving souls] held by Eldrin Chen, only the souls of Silas Chen and Magnus the Virtuous remained.

Sensing the vast, magnificent world within Eldrin Chen, Magnus the Virtuous spoke with profound satisfaction: "I have slumbered but a few tens of thousands of years, yet never imagined you would cultivate to such a realm."

"Such a Dao Fruit [the ultimate fruit of one's cultivation path, representing supreme attainment]... it brings me great contentment." This chapter is part of a larger work available at audio-novel.com (official site).