Chapter 1392 : A Catalyst for Ascension

"This method might be worth a try."

Eldrin Chen pondered briefly, then began calculating with his fingers. After a moment, he said, "Using one portion of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [the supreme primordial energy of creation] as a catalyst, supplemented by a single strand of World-Opening Energy [a rare energy released during the creation of a new world], is sufficient to elevate one World-Opening Spiritual Root [a spiritual plant of the highest grade, born from world-creation]."

Upon hearing this, everyone felt a flicker of joy in their hearts.

If one were to elevate a World-Opening Spiritual Root using only Primordial Chaos Violet Aura, it would require the accumulation of roughly four thousand nine hundred years.

However, by supplementing it with World-Opening Energy, only one portion of Primordial Chaos Violet Aura is needed—a mere ten years of accumulation. The difficulty is thus greatly reduced.

Seeing this, Verdant Consort took out the World-Opening Energy in her hand and said, "This time, I have one extra strand of World-Opening Energy. Combined with the six strands you have previously accumulated, we should be able to elevate seven plants."

Eldrin Chen nodded, a smile gracing his lips. "After this Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic event that reshapes the cosmos], there will be no shortage of World-Opening [the realm of cultivators who have opened their own inner world] Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power is anchored to the earth]. We can then purchase some World-Opening Energy in due course."

With a substitute for the Primordial Chaos Violet Aura, Eldrin Chen immediately felt his mood lighten considerably.

Although the price of World-Opening Energy was also exorbitantly high, it was, after all, something that could be purchased. Using it to cultivate World-Opening Spiritual Root was undoubtedly a worthwhile endeavor.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen immediately went to Green Chariot Mountain. There, using Primordial Chaos Violet Aura supplemented with World-Opening Energy, he cultivated the Immortal Peach Tree [a divine tree whose fruit grants longevity], the Enlightenment Tea Tree [a mystical tree whose leaves brew tea that aids spiritual insight], and the Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree [a miraculous tree aligned with the eight trigrams, bearing treasures of fortune]. For the best reading experience, visit @udio-novel.com.

These several Spiritual Root [a plant with innate spiritual properties that aids cultivation] are all supreme treasures for cultivation. Among them, the Immortal Peach Tree [a legendary tree whose fruit grants longevity and enhances cultivation] can increase an Immortal's [a being who has achieved immortality through cultivation] cultivation speed, while the Enlightenment Tea Tree [a mystical tree whose leaves can induce a state of profound comprehension] can allow an Immortal to enter a state of enlightenment [a deep meditative trance where one comprehends the profound truths of the Dao].

Once these two Spiritual Root advance a step further and ascend to become World-Opening Spiritual Root [a supreme-grade spiritual root capable of supporting the creation of a minor world], everyone's cultivation within the Earth Immortal Realm [the foundational realm for true immortals, marking the beginning of their celestial path] will also be greatly accelerated.

Eldrin Chen used all seven strands of World-Opening Energy [a primordial energy used to establish and stabilize a cultivator's internal world] in one go, and then resumed his life of secluded cultivation.

Having completed this task, Eldrin Chen found himself with a rare moment of leisure.

Thus, he retrieved the Path Source [the crystallized essence of a cultivator's comprehension of their chosen Dao Path] of the Blaze Lord of Heaven's Prison and began closed-door cultivation to refine this exceedingly precious treasure.

The quality of this Path Source from the Blaze Lord of Heaven's Prison was exceptionally high. For Eldrin Chen at his current realm, refining it was a tremendous tonic.

If an ordinary First Layer Earth Immortal [the initial stage of the Earth Immortal realm] were to refine this Path Source, their cultivation base would very likely break through to the Third Level Earth Immortal [the third stage of the Earth Immortal realm].

However, Eldrin Chen had opened a Thirteenfold Heaven [an exceptionally vast and profound internal world, a sign of supreme foundation]. His own foundational reserves were four or five times that of an ordinary Early-stage Earth Immortal, and the resources required for his breakthroughs were also several times that of a typical Earth Immortal.

Therefore, after Eldrin Chen finished refining the Path Source of the Blaze Lord of Heaven's Prison, he discovered his cultivation had not even reached the Second Level Earth Immortal Realm [the second stage of the Earth Immortal realm].

"A bit of a pity," he murmured.

After refining the Path Source [the condensed origin of a cultivator's path and cultivation] of the Blaze Lord of Heaven's Prison, Eldrin Chen could not help but shake his head.

The greatest use of this Path Source was to assist a Sixth Level Earth Immortal [an immortal whose power is anchored to a personal world] in breaking through to the Seventh Level Earth Immortal realm. It contained more of the Blaze Lord of Heaven's Prison's cultivation insights and fundamental essence matter, while the actual energy contained within was not particularly abundant.

Therefore, Eldrin Chen's Earth Immortal World [the personal inner world of an Earth Immortal cultivator] only gained a portion of foundational essence, and it would still require a considerable amount of time before he could break through to the Second Level Earth Immortal Realm.

"It has increased my cultivation by roughly one hundred thousand years."

Sensing the World-Opening Power [the primordial force used to create and expand a cultivator's inner world] within him, Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly.

Upon reaching the Earth Immortal Realm, an Immortal's progress in cultivation naturally begins to slow.

Generally speaking, without relying on external aids but with a sufficient supply of Immortal Spirit Essence [the purified spiritual energy used by immortals for cultivation], an Earth Immortal Patriarch could advance one minor realm approximately every one hundred thousand years.

Eldrin Chen had opened a Thirteenfold Heaven [a foundation of supreme quality, representing thirteen layers of heavenly perfection]. The expanse of his internal Earth Immortal World was four to five times vaster than that of an ordinary Early-stage Earth Immortal. Consequently, the resources he consumed were also four to five times greater, and his cultivation speed could not be fast.

By Eldrin Chen's estimation, even if all the Imperial Lords [rulers of heavenly domains who assist in managing cosmic laws] within the Six Heavens and Seven Realms [a cosmological structure of interconnected heavenly and earthly domains] were in their positions, constantly assisting his Earth Immortal World in drawing upon the power of the void to strengthen its foundational essence...

...it would still require three hundred thousand years for Eldrin Chen's Earth Immortal World to be fully saturated with primordial energy, reaching the point of perfection for the First Layer Earth Immortal realm.

This time, he had saved a hundred thousand years of cultivation, likely because his Earth Immortal World [the personal inner world of an Earth Immortal cultivator] had gained roughly one-third of its Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy [the foundational, life-giving energy of a world].

"Once the Immortal Peach Tree [a legendary tree bearing peaches that grant longevity and power] advances in grade, combined with the cultivation amplification from the Blessed Land [a region of exceptionally concentrated spiritual energy], perhaps it can increase my cultivation speed somewhat," he mused.

"But my Earth Immortal World is far too vast. Filling it completely with Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy is no easy task. The energy from the Immortal Peach Tree is but a drop in the bucket compared to the needs of an entire Earth Immortal World."

"If my estimation is correct, from now on, it will take me two hundred thousand years to advance a single minor realm in cultivation."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself. After a moment of contemplation, he stored the Immortal Peach Tree, the Enlightenment Tea Tree [a spiritual tree whose leaves aid in meditation and comprehension], and the Eight Trigrams Treasure Tree [a spiritual tree aligned with the Eight Trigrams, often used for divination and protection] into his Earth Immortal World.

With three Supreme-Grade Acquired Spiritual Root [the highest grade of spiritual root that can be acquired after birth, not innate] now residing within him, Eldrin Chen immediately sensed a slight increase in the rate at which Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy accumulated. For uninterrupted reading, go to http://www . audio-novel.com.

Lower-grade Worldly Spiritual Root [spiritual roots that absorb worldly energy and convert it into spiritual energy for cultivation] can draw upon the energy of heaven and earth, transforming it into spiritual energy to nourish a cultivator. Higher-grade World-Opening Spiritual Root [spiritual roots capable of drawing upon the primal energies of the void itself], however, can convert the power of the void into Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy.

These three Supreme-Grade Acquired Spiritual Root were not yet true World-Opening Spiritual Root, but they could still barely draw a wisp of void energy, thereby accelerating the world's accumulation of primordial energy.

Eldrin Chen focused his senses for a moment, then his eyes lit up. "Within the Earth Immortal World, each additional World-Opening Spiritual Root should increase the accumulation rate of Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy by about half a tenth," he declared.

"If that's the case, with ten World-Opening Spiritual Root, wouldn't my cultivation speed increase by fifty percent?"

"If I had one hundred World-Opening Spiritual Root [a primordial spiritual root that aids in the creation and stabilization of worlds], wouldn't my cultivation speed increase fivefold?"

Sensing the profound mysteries of the World-Opening Spiritual Root, Eldrin Chen could not help but feel even more delighted.

With this thought, he immediately began to calculate with his fingers, but after a moment, he shook his head and said, "A pity. There are also limitations to planting the World-Opening Spiritual Root."

"Within an Earth Immortal World [a self-contained minor world created and sustained by an Earth Immortal cultivator], the number of World-Opening Spiritual Root that can be planted is related to the number of World-Opening [World-Opening Realm] lands it contains."

"Only one root can be planted per layer of heaven. Given the stature of my Six Heavens and Seven Realms Thirteenfold Heaven [a thirteen-layered heavenly realm structure], aside from the Four Extremities Celestial Pillars [primordial spiritual roots that stabilize the four corners of the world], I can plant at most thirteen World-Opening Spiritual Root."

"Any more, and the world would be unable to bear the power of the World-Opening Spiritual Root."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, yet a flicker of joy passed through his eyes.

Thirteen World-Opening Spiritual Root would be enough to increase his cultivation speed by sixty-five percent.

By then, combined with various Spirit Herb [plants imbued with spiritual energy] and rare treasures, Eldrin Chen estimated he could advance one layer of cultivation in roughly one hundred and thirty thousand years—a speed that could be considered quite respectable.

Thinking this, Eldrin Chen's eyes gleamed with determination. "It seems," he declared, "I should make preparations and find a way to acquire more World-Opening Energy [the primordial energy required to nurture a World-Opening Spiritual Root]."

With this thought in mind, Eldrin Chen arrived within the Returning Abyss Blessed Land and ascended Green Chariot Mountain.

At this moment, Green Chariot Mountain was bustling with activity. Many cultivators of the clan were joyously preparing for a grand feast, their faces all radiant with pride and honor.

Eldrin Chen understood that over these years, Old Granduncle Eternal Profound Chen had been tirelessly making preparations for his Hundred Millennium Grand Birthday [a grand celebration marking one hundred thousand years of life].

Now, as time flowed onward, the day of the great birthday celebration drew ever closer.

Immortals [beings who have transcended mortality through cultivation], blessed with longevity and agelessness, rarely celebrate birthdays. It is only on momentous anniversaries—such as ten thousand years, one hundred thousand years, one million years, ten million years, or even one hundred million years since their birth—that they hold special commemorations. Official source: audio novel.com. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.