Chapter 1323 : The Aurora of Ascension

After reviewing them, the Patriarch of Verdant Stream Ancient Sect spoke, "The World-Opening Aurora [the first aurora born at the dawn of a world] is far too scarce. My Verdant Stream Ancient Sect has accumulated resources for many years, and now we possess only a single strand of it."

"A supreme-grade Five Elements Thunder Source [a rare spiritual object containing the essence of thunder from the five elements] is even rarer. Within the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea, I fear only the Myriad Tribulation Thunder Domain might hold one, and we have none in our possession."

"However, we do have one piece of Primordial One Ancient Copper [an ancient, supreme-grade immortal metal of the earth element], which can serve as the material you require."

With that, the Patriarch of Verdant Stream Ancient Sect handed over the Primordial One Ancient Copper and that single strand of World-Opening Aurora to Eldrin Chen.

This Primordial One Ancient Copper was a supreme-grade earth-attribute immortal metal, perfectly suited for refining the Bulwark Earth Sovereign Bell.

As for the World-Opening Aurora, it was naturally intended for Eldrin Chen to use in advancing his Five-Colored Divine Light [a divine ability harnessing the power of the five elements].

Eldrin Chen had cultivated the Five-Colored Divine Light for many years. His comprehension of this Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power cultivated by immortals] had already surpassed all past and present sages of the Purple Seal Realm, pushing it into the realm of Mysterious Grade Divine Ability [a profound and mysterious tier of divine abilities].

Similar to Primordial One Energy [the primordial, undifferentiated energy of creation], for the Five Elements Divine Light to reach the profound Mysterious Grade Divine Ability realm, it required the consumption of an exceedingly rare and precious treasure.

That treasure was the first aurora born between heaven and earth at the moment of World-Opening [the primordial event of a world's creation].

The World-Opening Aurora belonged to the category of World-Opening Marvel [marvelous objects born during a world's creation], yet its value ranked at the very bottom among them, roughly equivalent to a single Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure. It was not considered excessively expensive. Published by audio-novel . com. All rights reserved.

However, Eldrin Chen's Five-Colored Divine Light requires five strands of World-Opening Aurora [a primal light born at the dawn of creation], and furthermore, they must each correspond to one of the Five Elements Attribute [the fundamental forces of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth].

Such World-Opening Marvel [a wonder born from the chaos of creation] can only be birthed during the primordial opening of heaven and earth, making their value utterly priceless and exceedingly rare.

Moreover, the elemental attribute of the first World-Opening [the foundational act of world creation] aurora is intrinsically linked to the laws governed by the being who performed that act of creation and their World-Opening Foundation [the unique cultivation base formed during world creation].

In the past, when Sun Consort performed her World-Opening [act of primordial creation], a Fire-attribute strand of World-Opening Aurora was born between heaven and earth, which was later acquired by Eldrin Chen through an exchange.

When Heaven Wind Path Master performed his World-Opening, a Wind-attribute strand of World-Opening Aurora was born, yet it was of no use to Eldrin Chen.

The strand of World-Opening Aurora presented now by the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect is of the Wood attribute, which fortunately can be utilized by Eldrin Chen.

Eldrin Chen exchanged a single Supreme-Grade Immortal Treasure [a treasure of the highest immortal rank], adding a sum of Incense Offering Celestial Silver [a special celestial metal used in rituals] to acquire the Primordial One Ancient Copper [a mythical copper ore from the dawn of time] and the strand of World-Opening Aurora. He then let out a soft sigh.

These World-Opening Aurora are exceedingly rare. Gathering the final three strands—those of Earth, Water, and Metal attributes—would likely prove to be an arduous task.

"I have had people searching for news of them for years without success. Who knows when the final three strands will be gathered," he murmured to himself.

With this thought lingering in his mind, Eldrin Chen stored away the World-Opening Aurora and the Primordial One Ancient Copper.

Seeing this, the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect Patriarch pondered briefly before speaking. "This World-Opening Aurora [the primordial aurora born at the dawn of creation] is the very first aurora that manifested when heaven and earth were first sundered apart."

"Whether it is fused into an Immortal Sword or used to refine a Divine Ability [a supreme supernatural power], it is a material of the highest grade. Thus, it is exceedingly rare and coveted. However, after the Great Tribulation [the cataclysmic heavenly calamity] concludes, the Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea will undoubtedly see many newly ascended Earth Immortal [immortals anchored to the earthly realm]."

"Once the Great Tribulation is over, the first Barter Convention [a grand gathering for the exchange of rare treasures] held in the Flowing Stream Hundred Seas after the calamity will surely offer the chance to acquire the final three strands of World-Opening Aurora."

"My thanks for the reminder."

Eldrin Chen nodded, then inquired further. "The Divine Ability is of secondary concern. What truly matters is the Supreme-Grade Earth Vein [a pinnacle-grade terrestrial spiritual energy leyline] I require, for it is crucial to the perfection of my World-Opening True Body [a divine physique forged in the manner of world creation]."

"You, Fellow Daoist, have trodden the path for many years. Do you have any insights on this matter?"

The Verdant Stream Ancient Sect Patriarch pondered for a moment before replying. "The Western Essence Divine Abyss Sea is a land of water essence. I am aware of quite a few water-attribute Supreme-Grade Earth Vein there."

"The Path-Field [a cultivator's personal spiritual domain] of the Grand Granary Black Fish you slew in the past was, in fact, a Supreme-Grade Water Vein [a supreme-grade spiritual energy source of the water element]."

"As for fire-attribute Earth Vein..."

The Patriarch of Verdant Stream Ancient Sect fell into deep thought once more, then suddenly spoke up. "Why not journey to the ruins of the Crimson Sun Blessed Land and investigate there?"

"That's right, why didn't I think of that?"

A flicker of delight crossed Eldrin Chen's face. In the past, to force the Flowing Fire Star Palace into the great tribulation, the Celestial Prison Clan and the Western Abyss Dragon Palace had jointly besieged Thousand Streams Path Master with two Eighth Level Earth Immortal powerhouses.

After that battle, the Crimson Flame Earth Immortal Realm collapsed, and the Crimson Sun Blessed Land within it was also destroyed in the cataclysm.

Following the destruction of the Crimson Sun Blessed Land, its vast Primordial Solar Flame Vein [a vein of pure solar fire energy] scattered across the Crimson Sun Sea Region. Barring unforeseen circumstances, it should have been sufficient to nurture a new top-grade Fire Vein [a concentrated flow of fire-attribute spiritual energy].

With this thought, Eldrin Chen could delay no longer. He immediately departed the Returning Abyss Sea Region in secret.

He first went to the Grand Granary Sea Region, discovering that the Water Vein [a concentrated flow of water-attribute spiritual energy] once occupied by the Grand Granary Black Fish was indeed still there, though it was now held by a Demon Immortal [a demonic being who has attained immortality] of the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier. Continue your cultivation journey at audi novel.com.

Without hesitation, Eldrin Chen slew the creature on the spot and used the Polarity Void Mirror to seize this Supreme-Grade Water Vein.

This task complete, Eldrin Chen then flew towards the Crimson Sun Sea Region.

Upon arriving at the site of the former Crimson Sun Blessed Land, he found the sea region embroiled in a fierce battle, with the human and demon races contending for sovereignty over these waters.

Initially, Eldrin Chen paid it little mind, for the strongest leaders on either side of this conflict were merely a few Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier cultivators, utterly unworthy of his focused attention.

Yet, to his surprise, a rather familiar aura lingered upon this battlefield.

"Is that him?"

"..."

Meanwhile, within the Crimson Sun Sea Region, a brutal and bloody conflict raged on.

The Human Race alliance had marshaled over one hundred thousand Treasure Ship of various sizes, clashing against the Demon Race hordes numbering in the billions. They fought a relentless tug-of-war, contesting each other's Spirit Island and territories.

Upon one of the Immortal Isles, a group of Immortal [cultivators who have ascended to immortality] gathered, their expressions turning grave as they surveyed the sea ahead.

Among the leaders, an elder clad in gray robes coughed, his face pale. "Esteemed colleagues," he began, "not long ago, Fellow Daoist Tianming was slain. That Nine-Headed Hydra Dragon seized the opportunity to break through to the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier [the ninth and highest tier of the Ascendant Immortal realm]."

"Now, the balance of power between our forces has been shattered. We must consider our path of retreat."

Upon hearing this, the assembled immortals could only offer bitter smiles.

Tens of thousands of years prior, the Crimson Sun Sea Region had been a sea region of no small strength, where the Human Race forces held Sovereign [dominant] status.

At that time, the Crimson Sun Sea Region was home to several dozen Immortal [powerful beings who have transcended mortality] of the Human Race, including three at the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier [the ninth and highest tier of the Ascendant Immortal realm]. Its strength surpassed even that of the Crimson Dragon Sea, the predecessor of the Returning Abyss Sea Region.

Alas, during the battle for the Crimson Sun Earth Immortal Realm, the entire Crimson Sun Blessed Land [a land imbued with immense spiritual fortune] was shattered, plunging the whole Crimson Sun Sea into a living hell where countless lives were extinguished.

Of the three Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier experts from the Human Race, two perished in that cataclysmic disaster.

Following that, the Great Tribulation [a period of immense cosmic upheaval and calamity] erupted. The Demon Race seized the opportunity to rise, and they have been locked in conflict with the Human Race for over six thousand years.

The Demon Race in the Crimson Sun Sea already possessed one Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier expert. During the Great Tribulation, they gained another source of power at that same tier, which allowed them to overpower the forces of the Human Race.

That alone was a dire situation, but not long ago, a Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has taken the first crucial step towards becoming an Earth Immortal] from the Demon Race arrived from across the seas and intervened in this battlefield.

Caught off guard, the Human Race suffered a grievous blow. An Ascendant Immortal 8th Tier cultivator was slain in the great battle, and his Path Source [the condensed essence of a cultivator's cultivation path and power] was seized by the Demon Race's Nine-Headed Hydra Dragon.

That Nine-Headed Hydra Dragon used the opportunity to break through to the Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier. The balance of power between Ascendant Immortal 9th Tier experts shifted to three against one in favor of the demons. Furthermore, with the addition of a Half-Step Earth Immortal, it was clear the scales of the conflict had tipped completely and irrevocably. Immerse yourself in the complete world at (audio-novel.com).