Chapter 1348 : The Alchemist's Promise

Speaking to this point, Eldrin Chen added, "Within the Spirit Herb Garden, I have planted several stalks of Heaven-Mending Herb [a legendary herb said to mend foundational flaws in one's cultivation]. They have now matured to the Eighth Rank Realm."

"In a few days, I will open the furnace to refine several batches of Heaven-Mending Pill [a precious pill refined from Heaven-Mending Herbs, used to repair cultivation foundations]. Once successful, I shall leave one or two for you."

"Whether you can mend your foundation, reforge [to reshape and strengthen through profound cultivation processes] your World-Opening Path Fruit, will depend entirely on your own Creation [the innate potential and destiny for creation within a cultivator]."

Upon hearing this, Ethan Chen did not immediately agree. Instead, he pondered for a moment before saying, "The Heaven-Mending Pill is too precious. It should be reserved for my two aunts."

Eldrin Chen understood that Ethan Chen was referring to Violet Consort Yan and Lila. He shook his head slightly, a touch of pleased satisfaction in his expression. "It is rare that you still remember your aunts."

"However, their situations are slightly different. Even an eighth-rank Heaven-Mending Herb can only mend part of their foundation. Unless paired with a Path Source [a primordial source of spiritual energy and enlightenment] of Seven Tribulations [a level of profound power and refinement] or higher, it would still be difficult for them to reforge their Three Path Fruits [the three core fruits of one's cultivation path, representing major achievements]."

At this point, Eldrin Chen chuckled again. "Moreover, do you perhaps underestimate your clan uncle's alchemy skills?"

Hearing this, Ethan Chen could not help but scratch his head, then said somewhat awkwardly, "Then I thank my clan uncle for his great favor."

Having spoken thus far, neither of them said anything more on the matter.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen took a treasure gourd from his sleeve and handed it over. "Over the years, the Jade Marrow Golden Bamboo Shoot [a rare spiritual bamboo shoot with jade-like marrow and golden hue] within the Immortal Alliance have ripened one after another. I opened the furnace and refined several batches of Jade Marrow Golden Core [a pill refined from Jade Marrow Golden Bamboo Shoots, known for strengthening the core]." Enjoyed this chapter? Read more at audi novel.com.

"Take these. Return to me only after you have swiftly cultivated the World-Opening True Body [a supreme physical cultivation technique that forges a body capable of withstanding the forces of world creation]."

Ethan Chen accepted the treasure gourd. With but a flicker of his divine sense, he discovered it contained a full ten Jade Marrow Golden Core [a legendary pill that refines the marrow and fortifies the golden core, the foundation of an immortal's power], and his heart trembled slightly.

The Jade Marrow Golden Core was a Superior Grade Immortal Pill [a pill of the highest purity and efficacy within the immortal grade] of staggering value. A single pill was sufficient to forge a physical cultivator of the Late Ascendant Immortal Realm [the third major stage of immortal cultivation, where one ascends to a higher state of being].

For Eldrin Chen to bestow ten upon him at once was a clear demonstration of his utmost support.

This thought warmed Ethan Chen's heart. He immediately prostrated himself upon the Earthly Path [the foundational cultivation path, representing stability and connection to the mortal world]. "This disciple fears he can never repay such grace from his clan uncle."

"Foolish child."

Eldrin Chen shook his head, a profound sense of gratification welling within him.

Back when Eldrin Chen was merely at the Foundation Establishment [the second major realm of cultivation, where one solidifies their spiritual foundation], Ethan Chen had already begun following him in cultivation. He was among the very first in the clan to achieve Self-Achieved Foundation Establishment [reaching the Foundation Establishment realm through one's own efforts, without external pill assistance].

Now, after tens of thousands of years, their bond was not quite that of father and son, but they remained among each other's closest and most trusted.

Eldrin Chen had long regarded him as his own disciple, even a son in all but blood. To witness Ethan Chen now continuing his journey upon the Path [the grand and eternal way of cultivation and enlightenment] filled him with deep contentment.

He helped Ethan Chen to his feet and then spoke, "Continue your seclusion. Strive to cultivate the World-Opening True Body within a thousand years, so you may share some of my burdens."

"Understood." Ethan Chen nodded, rising as he did so. "I, Ethan, will not fail your expectations, Uncle."

With those words, neither had more to say.

Eldrin Chen watched Ethan Chen depart, then made his way into the Immortal Herb Garden.

Within the Spirit Herb Garden now, thanks to the continuous efforts of the Chen Immortal Clan, grew a profusion of rare Immortal Herb [plants imbued with potent spiritual energy, used in alchemy and cultivation].

Among them was a vast, dazzling expanse of golden bamboo shoots. There were thousands of them, each one shimmering with a brilliant radiance, each having reached the immortal-grade realm.

These golden shoots were the Jade Marrow Golden Bamboo Shoot [a precious immortal-grade bamboo prized for its potent marrow], which the Chen Immortal Clan had cultivated for many years.

Among these shoots, most were merely at the initial stage of the immortal-grade realm, with only a precious few having advanced to the level of High Grade Immortal Herbs.

Yet, the sheer scale of several thousand shoots was nothing short of astonishing, constituting the single greatest treasure within the Chen Immortal Clan's Spirit Herb Garden.

According to Eldrin Chen's estimation, over the next hundred thousand years, these Jade Marrow Golden Bamboo Shoot would mature in succession. The immense wealth they would then yield was likely to surpass even the output of an entire Blessed Land [a region of exceptionally concentrated spiritual energy and natural treasures].

Once refined into Jade Marrow Golden Core [a supreme-grade golden core pill that enhances cultivation foundation], they would become invaluable resources, whether sold for profit or used to nurture the clan's rising talents.

"To cultivate such a vast quantity of Jade Marrow Golden Bamboo Shoot [a rare spiritual bamboo shoot with marrow-like essence]... truly, this is a testament to the profound legacy once held by the Demon Race Heavenly Court [the ancient celestial court ruled by demonic beings]," he mused.

Gazing upon the fields of Jade Marrow Golden Bamboo Shoot, a deep sense of satisfaction settled within Eldrin Chen.

Yet, his purpose today lay not with these shoots. Thus, he passed by the Spirit Herb Garden [a garden dedicated to cultivating spiritual plants] and stepped into a grove of Immortal Herb [herbs of celestial grade, possessing miraculous properties].

These Immortal Herb were precious medicines nurtured by the clan for many years. Among them, the most treasured were three stalks of eighth-rank Heaven-Mending Herb [a legendary herb said to possess the power to repair even heavenly flaws].

Of these three eighth-rank herbs, two had now fully matured, their essence ripe for harvesting. The third was not far behind. Continue your cultivation journey at www . audio-novel.com.

"With members of the Immortal Alliance [a coalition of immortal cultivators and sects] emerging from their secluded cultivation one after another in recent times, I finally have the opportunity to focus my efforts here," he thought.

His gaze lingered on the radiant Heaven-Mending Herb, a quiet resolve forming in Eldrin Chen's heart.

He carefully harvested one of the mature stalks and proceeded to the Alchemy Chamber [a specially constructed chamber for pill refinement]. There, he began the arduous task of concocting the legendary Eighth Rank Heaven-Mending Pill [a pinnacle eighth-rank pill capable of mending profound spiritual and physical damage].

The Eighth Rank Heaven-Mending Pill was a rare eighth-rank Immortal Pill [a pill of celestial grade, far surpassing mortal elixirs], and the difficulty of its refinement was nothing short of monumental.

Fortunately, in the hands of Eldrin Chen, he possessed the alchemical legacies of both the Lingering Sun Blessed Land and the Crimson Flame Immortal Sect, and had also obtained the World-Opening Celestial Immortal Scripture from the Verdant Stream Ancient Sect and the Lord of Thousand Dragon Lake.

Over these years, through his dedicated contemplation, his alchemical arts had unknowingly approached the threshold of the Eighth Rank.

Now, as Eldrin Chen commenced the pill refinement, relying on his spiritual power comparable to that of a Late Stage Earth Immortal, the process proceeded with remarkable swiftness.

After a mere three hundred years, he successfully refined the Heaven-Mending Pill, yielding two pills from a single cauldron.

"Only two pills. It seems my Primordial Spirit [the spiritual core of a cultivator] power is still too risky for refining Eighth Rank Immortal Pill [a pill of celestial grade, immensely potent for cultivation] at this stage," Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, a tinge of regret coloring his thoughts.

Eldrin Chen sighed quietly to himself, feeling a pang of disappointment.

With his current spiritual power, rivaling that of a Late Stage Earth Immortal, combined with his alchemical mastery, the success rate for refining an Eighth Rank Low-Grade Immortal Pill should theoretically be above thirty percent.

Unfortunately, his Path Fruit [the condensed essence of a cultivator's chosen Dao, representing a major milestone] had not yet been fully cultivated, leading to insufficient control over his spiritual energy and a consequent drop in the final success rate.

"The remaining two stalks of Heaven-Mending Herb [a rare celestial herb used for mending foundational flaws] should wait a few more years for refinement. I shall attempt it again after I break through to the Earth Immortal Realm," he resolved within his heart.

Holding this thought, Eldrin Chen emerged from his Seclusion Chamber.

"Husband."

As he emerged from the Seclusion Chamber, he found Lila and Violet Consort Yan had been waiting for some time.

After so many years apart, both Lila and Violet Consort Yan had successfully refined their Supreme-Grade Path Source. Lila had cultivated the Frost Soul Immortal Body, while Violet Consort Yan had comprehended the Violet Flame Rule, each having stepped into the Half-Step Earth Immortal Realm.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen felt a swell of pride in his heart. He then inquired, "Have Exquisite and Verdant Consort emerged from their seclusion yet?"

"They have not yet emerged."

Lila shook her head, then spoke, "But I estimate it will be soon."

Eldrin Chen nodded. After catching up on the affairs of the Immortal Alliance, he realized that most of its members had already concluded their seclusion.

Both Heaven Abyss Path Master and Ancient Ruins Nether Lord had completed their cultivation cycles two centuries prior.

Among them, Ancient Ruins Nether Lord had broken through to the Earth Immortal realm two hundred years ago, successfully opening his Ninefold Heaven [the ninth and highest layer of the heavens in some cosmological systems].

However, Heaven Abyss Path Master had not yet made the breakthrough to Earth Immortal. Although his Star Palaces were complete, it seemed he was still waiting for something.

Sun Consort, Earth Spring Patriarch, and Heavenwind Daoist had all made significant strides in their cultivation, each attaining the Second Level Earth Immortal stage [the second major stage of the Earth Immortal cultivation path]. Official source: audio-novel*com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.