Chapter 1350 : A Sword Borrowed, An Elixir Forged

"Borrow the sword?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly.

This Heaven Abyss Path Master cultivates the Heaven Abyss [a profound and deep abyss] principle of the water attribute, which aligns well with the nature of the Primal Shadow Heaven-Slaying Sword, allowing him to unleash roughly seventy percent of this High-Grade World-Opening Treasure's [a supreme treasure capable of assisting in the creation of a new world] might.

If he could borrow the Primal Shadow Heaven-Slaying Sword, then the Heaven Abyss Path Master's strength for opening the Ninefold Heaven [a legendary, multi-layered heavenly realm] should be barely sufficient.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen nodded and said, "As you say, I can lend you the Primal Shadow Heaven-Slaying Sword. However, relying on the sword alone may still fall somewhat short."

"That is precisely the second purpose of my visit."

Heaven Abyss Path Master inclined his head in agreement, then continued, "While the strength hurdle can be overcome by borrowing a treasure, the Magical Power Pass [a critical stage requiring immense reserves of spiritual energy] is also crucial."

"I have heard you are an artificer. Therefore, I wish to request your aid in refining an External Elixir [a supreme pill that can temporarily grant immense power or aid in a critical breakthrough] for me."

As he spoke, Heaven Abyss Path Master produced a radiant Spirit Pearl [a pearl imbued with concentrated spiritual energy] and declared, "This North Sea Divine Pearl was born from the essence of an Eight Tribulations Demon Immortal [a demonic immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations]."

"Do you have the confidence, fellow Daoist, to assist me in refining it into an External Elixir?" Immerse yourself in the complete world at audio-novel.com (official site).

"Oh?"

Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly as he took the North Sea Divine Pearl [a legendary pearl of immense spiritual power from the northern seas] and examined it.

After observing it carefully for a moment, he mused, "This object is indeed profound. If refined into an External Elixir [a special pill that stores vast amounts of energy for later use], it should be able to store half the spiritual energy of a mid-stage Earth Immortal [a powerful immortal whose power is anchored to the earth]."

"However, with just this, I'm afraid it still wouldn't be enough to unleash a single full-force strike from the Primal Shadow Heaven-Slaying Sword [a legendary divine sword of immense destructive power]."

Upon hearing this, Heaven Abyss Path Master [a powerful immortal master] felt his heart sink slightly.

The might of a High-Grade World-Opening Treasure [a supreme-grade artifact capable of cleaving open primordial chaos] is boundless, its power alone sufficient to sunder the vast Chaos Void [the formless, primordial state before creation]. Yet, for cultivators like them at the Half-Step Earth Immortal [a realm just shy of becoming a true Earth Immortal] stage, attempting to wield such power is far too taxing.

Heaven Abyss Path Master is a Nine Tribulations Immortal [an immortal who has survived nine heavenly tribulations], his spiritual energy purity rivaling that of a mid-stage Earth Immortal. Yet, it still falls far short of Eldrin Chen's Primordial One Limitless Dharma Power [a legendary, supremely pure and vast type of spiritual energy]. He can only unleash seventy percent of the treasure's true power.

Even so, due to the insufficient quality of his energy, he must expend several times the normal amount of spiritual power to activate the Primal Shadow Heaven-Slaying Sword.

Under these circumstances, Heaven Abyss Path Master's spiritual energy reserves are simply inadequate.

He had originally intended to rely on the power of an External Elixir to fuel the Primal Shadow Heaven-Slaying Sword at the critical moment, using it to cleave open the earth and achieve a World-Opening [the act of creating a new world or realm] breakthrough. He never imagined that refining the North Sea Divine Pearl into an External Elixir would yield a vessel incapable of storing even a single strike's worth of power.

"It is not that the North Sea Divine Pearl [a legendary pearl said to contain the condensed essence of the northern seas] is weak, but rather that activating a High-Grade World-Opening Treasure [a supreme artifact capable of cleaving open new realms] consumes far too much power."

"The value of this North Sea Divine Pearl rivals that of a World-Opening Treasure, yet even so, compared to the power of an entire Earth Immortal World [a self-contained minor world cultivated by an Earth Immortal], it still falls far short."

"After all, an External Elixir [a pill that stores vast amounts of spiritual energy for later use] is not a life-bound treasure; the amount of spiritual power it can store is slightly inferior. Therefore, attempting to use it to activate the Primal Shadow Heaven-Slaying Sword [a divine sword of immense destructive power] remains somewhat insufficient."

Eldrin Chen explained calmly, his eyes reflecting a profound tranquility.

Heaven Abyss Path Master sighed inwardly, a flicker of regret crossing his mind. Yet, seeing Eldrin Chen's composed demeanor, he could not help but ask, "I observe your serene composure, Fellow Daoist. Could it be you have another method in mind?"

"There is indeed a method, but the price for it is not small."

Eldrin Chen spoke with calm finality, taking a measured sip from his teacup.

Upon hearing this, Heaven Abyss Path Master grew visibly excited. "Speak freely, Fellow Daoist! Compared to the task of opening up the Ninefold Heaven [a legendary, multi-layered heavenly realm], I am willing to pay any price."

"Hmm."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, set down his cup, and began to explain. "Normally, the amount of spiritual power the North Sea Divine Pearl can store has its limits; it is difficult for it to sustain the force required for a single strike from a High-Grade World-Opening Treasure."

"However, my Primordial One Limitless Rule Power [the foundational energy of the Primordial One Limitless Rule] is condensed from five distinct laws, its density and purity are several times greater than that of ordinary laws."

"If I were to refine the Primordial One Limitless Rule [the supreme law of primordial unity and boundlessness] into this North Sea Divine Pearl [a divine pearl forged by an ancient North Sea deity], I could compress and refine the spiritual energy stored within. In doing so, its capacity should increase threefold."

Eldrin Chen spoke softly, pausing briefly after this point.

He looked at the North Sea Divine Pearl and shook his head. "Yet, my Primordial One Limitless Rule is far too domineering. Ordinary World-Opening Marvel [rare treasures born from the chaos of world creation] simply cannot bear its weight."

"If I use it to refine the North Sea Divine Pearl, even if it doesn't shatter the pearl outright, it would severely diminish its lifespan."

"In all likelihood, this North Sea Divine Pearl would be damaged after a single use, becoming a disposable External Elixir [a powerful pill that stores immense external energy for rapid absorption]." Support the author by reading on audio-novel[dot]com.

Upon hearing this, Heaven Abyss Path Master hesitated slightly. This North Sea Divine Pearl was the lifelong-cultivated Inner Pill [the condensed spiritual core of a powerful being] of an Eight Tribulations Demon Immortal [a demonic immortal who has survived eight heavenly tribulations] North Sea Divine Turtle. Its value was comparable to a World-Opening Treasure [a supreme treasure forged during the dawn of creation].

Moreover, an item originating from an Eight Tribulations Demon Immortal was exceedingly rare. Its unique properties were even more uncommon than a Mid-Grade World-Opening Treasure, its latent potential far surpassing that of ordinary World-Opening Marvel.

Since acquiring this treasure, Heaven Abyss Path Master had regarded it as a priceless heirloom, intending to use it as a foundational resource after his breakthrough to the Earth Immortal [the Earth Immortal realm, a major stage of cultivation] realm.

To think it would now serve only as a single-use External Elixir was, without a doubt, a grievous waste of a divine object.

However, considering the immense difficulty of opening a Ninefold Heaven [a legendary, multi-layered heavenly realm], Heaven Abyss Path Master gritted his teeth and declared, "As long as we can open the Ninefold Heaven [a legendary, multi-layered heavenly realm], it will all be worth it. What does it matter if we must destroy this North Sea Divine Pearl [a sacred pearl of immense power from the Northern Seas]?"

"I beseech you, Fellow Daoist, to take action and refine this North Sea Divine Pearl [a sacred pearl of immense power from the Northern Seas] for me."

Speaking to this point, Heaven Abyss Path Master stated, "Upon success, I will offer a strand of World-Opening Energy [a primordial energy used in the creation of worlds] as compensation for borrowing your treasure and requesting your assistance."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen could not help but reveal a faint smile. He then spoke, "Today, I shall act and forge the External Elixir [an external, artifact-like elixir used for cultivation breakthroughs] for you."

With these words settled, Eldrin Chen immediately took possession of the North Sea Divine Pearl [a sacred pearl of immense power from the Northern Seas]. He then accompanied Heaven Abyss Path Master into the Artifact Forging Chamber [a specialized chamber for crafting magical artifacts].

Given Eldrin Chen's current cultivation base and mastery of artifact forging, refining this North Sea Divine Pearl [a sacred pearl of immense power from the Northern Seas] was naturally not a difficult task.

He had already successfully elevated two Innate World-Opening Treasure [treasures born from the chaos of creation, possessing world-shattering power]. Therefore, refining the North Sea Divine Pearl [a sacred pearl of immense power from the Northern Seas] proceeded with remarkable speed, especially when its long-term durability was not a primary concern.

It could be seen that he and Heaven Abyss Path Master joined forces, continuously inscribing the principles of the Primordial One Limitless Rule [the fundamental, boundless law of the primordial chaos] into the pearl. These inscriptions served as the formation patterns for refining the North Sea Divine Pearl [a sacred pearl of immense power from the Northern Seas].

Simultaneously, Heaven Abyss Path Master channeled his own vast reserves of spiritual energy, pouring them ceaselessly into the North Sea Divine Pearl [a sacred pearl of immense power from the Northern Seas].

This process consumed over a hundred years. Heaven Abyss Path Master repeatedly depleted and restored his spiritual energy, each time funneling it anew into the North Sea Divine Pearl [a sacred pearl of immense power from the Northern Seas]. He continued until the artifact's internal capacity was completely saturated, only then concluding the arduous task.

Only at this moment did Eldrin Chen finally breathe a sigh of relief, having sealed the North Sea Divine Pearl with the Primordial One Limitless Rule.

"It is done!"

Eldrin Chen let out a long breath, then handed the North Sea Divine Pearl to Heaven Abyss Path Master, offering a final word of caution.

"Within this External Elixir [a potent pill containing immense, refined energy], I have refined it using the Primordial One Limitless Rule. The spiritual energy and the Rule's power within have now reached a state of perfect equilibrium."

"However, this is an immense concentration of power, placing a tremendous strain on the pill's structure."

"Once you break the seal and begin to draw upon its energy, the flow will not cease until every last drop of power is exhausted. At that moment, this External Elixir will turn to dust and vanish."

Upon hearing this, Heaven Abyss Path Master's expression turned profoundly solemn.

He understood perfectly. There was only one such External Elixir, and the act of World-Opening [the perilous process of creating one's own inner world] was a venture with no middle ground—it was triumph or oblivion. Should he fail to seize the opportunity, there would be no second chance. Access the full story on audio-novel-dot-com.