Chapter 1406 : Roots of the Void

Therefore, he still had to rely on the World-Opening Spiritual Root [a primordial spiritual root capable of absorbing energy from the void] to continuously draw power from the Dimensional Void [the chaotic space between dimensions], so that Eldrin Chen could rapidly advance his cultivation.

At that time, within Eldrin Chen's Earth Immortal World [the inner world cultivated by an Earth Immortal], thirteen World-Opening Spiritual Root were planted. Combined with various Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill [high-grade immortal elixirs marked with cloud-like patterns] and Spiritual Object [objects imbued with spiritual energy], plus the Immortal Spirit Qi [the purest form of spiritual energy for immortals] provided by the Blessed Land [a land of profound spiritual fortune], his cultivation progress was certain to advance by leaps and bounds.

If nothing unexpected occurred, it would likely take only one hundred and thirty thousand years for his cultivation base to increase by one layer.

Under these circumstances, it was clearly the optimal choice for Eldrin Chen to exchange for World-Initiating Qi [the primordial energy that gave birth to worlds] and Spiritual Root [a root that channels spiritual energy].

Not to mention, these World-Initiating Qi could also nurture sixty-one World-Opening Spiritual Root. Even if distributed among him, Verdant Consort, Nyssa Qu, and Lyra Jiang, it would be more than sufficient.

Sky Abyss Daoist did not understand this point. Seeing that Eldrin Chen would not listen, he could only sigh and say, "I suppose Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a cultivator] has your own calculations in mind. I shall say no more."

Having said his piece, Sky Abyss Daoist spoke no further.

Not long after, that Sky Abyss Daoist stepped onto the platform.

He exchanged his Incense Fire Celestial Silver [a rare celestial metal refined by immortal incense fires], along with his surplus Heaven-Opening Marvel [a wondrous treasure born from the opening of the heavens] and other exotic treasures, entirely for Immortal Source [the foundational source energy for immortals] and Cloud-Patterned Immortal Pill. The most valuable item among them was a vial of the 'Galaxy Star-Sand Pill'.

That Galaxy Star-Sand Pill was exceedingly precious, said to be refined from the stars of a shattered cosmos. Immerse yourself in the complete world at https://audio-novel.com.

Each Galaxy Star-Sand Pill [a potent cultivation pill refined from the core essence of a star] is forged using a great star as its primary ingredient. While a single Galaxy Star-Sand Pill contains energy that is but a drop in the ocean for an Earth Immortal World [the internal world cultivated within an Earth Immortal], the sheer quantity makes a monumental difference.

This single vial holds over three million such pills, equivalent to the condensed material and spiritual energy of more than three million indestructible stars gathered into one place.

If Sky Abyss Daoist were to fully refine and absorb them all, the primordial Qi [the foundational life-force energy] within his Earth Immortal World would reach perfection, allowing him to break through to the second layer of the Earth Immortal [a powerful immortal realm focused on cultivating an internal world] realm.

Of course, the process of refining Galaxy Star-Sand Pill is profoundly cruel. Although the stellar raw materials used are mere hundreds of thousands of Li-length [one Li-length equals five hundred meters] in size—insignificant compared to the billions-of-Li-spanning Great Thousand World [a vast, complete world] like the Purple Realm—the scale of destruction required is staggering.

The number of stars consumed to produce a single vial of Nine Heavens Star-Sand Pill [an even more potent version of the star-sand pill] is simply too vast to contemplate.

And from the perspective of a Great Thousand Universe [a complete, self-contained cosmos], each star is a cradle capable of nurturing billions of living beings. Therefore, crafting Nine Heavens Star-Sand Pill incurs an immense Karmic Burden [a metaphysical debt of cause and effect, often with severe consequences].

Generally speaking, most Nine Heavens Star-Sand Pill are born from universes on the brink of annihilation.

Within the Boundless Chaos [the infinite, formless primordial expanse], new universes are born almost every moment, yet universes also shatter and die just as constantly.

From the vantage of the entire Primordial Chaos [the original, undifferentiated state of existence], those universes cling to the fringes of the Immortal Domain's Dimensional Void [the dimensional barrier surrounding the Immortal Realm]. The power of the Immortal Domain [the realm of true immortals] itself shields them from the ravaging Chaotic Torrent [the destructive flows of raw chaos].

Yet, even a universe, over the span of a billion years, will eventually age, decay, and one day fracture into nothingness.

Of course, the cosmos is divided into the Major Universe and Minor Universe. The visible expanse of the Major Universe exceeds hundreds of billions of light-years, while its unseen reaches are boundless and immeasurable. Trillions or even quadrillions of light-years are but the tip of its iceberg.

Its existence will span an unimaginably vast duration. Even after enduring countless Calamity Tribulation, it may not necessarily be destroyed; at most, it might merely undergo a cosmic rebirth.

In contrast, Minor Universe have shorter lifespans. They are often born and perish within tens of millions or hundreds of millions of years. These universes can be as small as a million light-years across, while the largest typically do not exceed one hundred million light-years in size.

Yet within the Primordial Chaos [the formless, primordial state before creation], there exists only one Major Universe, while the number of Minor Universe is truly beyond counting.

Whenever a Minor Universe approaches its demise, the boundless stars and the endless Primordial Source [the fundamental, origin-creating energy of the cosmos] within it become treasures coveted by Earth Immortal Progenitor and even Heavenly Immortal Paragon.

The infinite stars required to refine the Galaxy Star-Sand Pill are often harvested from Minor Universe on the brink of destruction.

After obtaining the Galaxy Star-Sand Pill, Sky Abyss Daoist returned and said to Eldrin Chen, "Roughly within five hundred thousand years, a Minor Universe near the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain and the Western Pole Frontier is destined to perish."

"If you can break through to the Middle Stage Earth Immortal before that time, you might be able to venture deep within to seek your fortune."

Upon hearing this, Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered with a thoughtful light before he nodded and said, "Thank you for the reminder, Fellow Daoist."

Seeing his reaction, Sky Abyss Daoist cautioned further, "Our circumstances differ. If I break through to the Middle Stage Earth Immortal, possessing the combat power of a Late Stage Earth Immortal, I should be able to enter and explore. But you must weigh the risks carefully."

"But you are a prodigy who has stepped into the Forbidden Realm [a legendary cultivation realm beyond the conventional limits]. The Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm] experts of every clan have long seen you as a thorn in their side. If you only possess the combat power of a Late Stage Earth Immortal [a cultivator in the advanced phase of the Earth Immortal realm], I fear it will be difficult to ensure your own safety."

"Remember, do not venture there lightly unless you are sufficiently confident."

"I understand."

Eldrin Chen nodded, a trace of solemnity involuntarily coloring his expression.

The ongoing Barter Convention [a grand gathering where cultivators trade rare resources and treasures] continued. Although Eldrin Chen had achieved his wish, he was in no hurry to depart.

The primary reason for his stay was that the Void Gate [a mystical portal capable of traversing vast distances] of the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven [a legendary pocket dimension and sacred land] would not activate until the Barter Convention concluded. Secondly, it was an opportunity to broaden his experience and knowledge. Published by audio-novel . com. All rights reserved.

Thus, time flowed swiftly, and several years passed in the blink of an eye.

Once all participants had concluded their business at the Barter Convention, the crowd dispersed, each person satisfied with their gains.

Before parting, Eldrin Chen led his companions through the Void Gate.

Just before the Void Gate activated, he exchanged a glance with Lyra Jiang and the others, then sent a voice transmission to Qixuan the Daoist: "Fellow Daoist Qixuan the Daoist, now that you possess Heavy Treasures [exceptionally powerful and coveted enchanted artifacts], you must be extra vigilant."

Upon hearing this, Qixuan the Daoist [a powerful cultivator] showed a flicker of movement in his gaze. He glanced at Eldrin Chen and spoke, "Thank you for the reminder, Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for a fellow cultivator]. This humble Daoist understands the situation."

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen said nothing more.

He exchanged a look with Lyra Jiang and the others, then altered the destination coordinates of the Void Gate [a portal for traversing vast distances through the void] to the Qixuan Sea Region.

No sooner had the coordinates been set than Eldrin Chen felt the Void [the formless, boundless space between realms] shudder violently. Boundless Void Power [energy drawn from the void itself] swept them through the endless Void, depositing them instantly within a vast Boundless Sea Region.

As he regained his bearings, he found Lyra Jiang, Verdant Consort, and Nyssa Qu all by myself side.

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen immediately activated the Yin-Yang Void Realm [a treasure that manipulates the forces of yin and yang to conceal one's presence], shrouding the traces of all four of them.

"Boom—"

In that very instant, a fierce battle erupted in the distant Boundless Sea Region. Awe-inspiring divine power surged in all directions, and terrifying shockwaves swept across the Boundless Sea Region.

Clearly, a great confrontation was unfolding within the Qixuan Sea Region.

"Just as I suspected."

A flicker of thought crossed Eldrin Chen's mind, and he spoke decisively, "Let us go and see."

With those words, Eldrin Chen led the others as they stealthily advanced towards the battlefield.

He had not traveled far before he discovered, within the Qixuan Sea Region, four figures besieging Qixuan the Daoist.

Those four figures had concealed their appearances and masked their auras, yet judging by the fluctuations of Mana [the refined spiritual energy wielded by high-level cultivators] in their attacks, three were at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm] and one was a Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a cultivator who has transcended the Earth Immortal realm but not yet fully ascended to Celestial Immortality].

"Most likely, it is the Lord of the Flowing Fire Star Palace, along with a few other top-tier Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has achieved immortality anchored to the mortal world] who have set their sights on the Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure [a legendary artifact of supreme power capable of cleaving the heavens]," Eldrin Chen remarked coolly, a glint of sharpness flashing in the depths of his eyes.

Qixuan the Daoist possessed cultivation at the lofty Earth Immortal Great Perfection realm and was a peerless figure who had opened the Seventh Heaven [the seventh and highest tier of foundational heavens within a cultivator's dantian]. Yet, besieged by three Earth Immortal Great Perfection experts and one Half-Step Celestial Immortal, he was already hard-pressed and struggling to hold his ground.

Eldrin Chen observed the scene, his expression calm yet his gaze piercingly sharp. For uninterrupted reading, go to audi0-n0vel.c0m.