Chapter 1429 : Treasures of the Shattered Cosmos

Ancient Ruins Yin Lord [the ruler of the ancient ruins in the Yin Plane] pondered for a moment before speaking. "If our cultivation advances a step further, breaking through to the Middle Stage Earth Immortal [the fourth major stage of Earth Immortal cultivation] realm, then our chances of victory in a battle against them would perhaps be greater."

"If we could possess a Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure [a supreme-grade treasure of legendary power capable of splitting the heavens], then we would have a seventy to eighty percent certainty of seizing the Yin Plane Microcosm [a small, self-contained universe within the Yin Plane]." As he spoke, the Ancient Ruins Yin Lord turned his gaze towards Eldrin Chen.

Noticing his expression, Eldrin Chen nodded in understanding and said, "Given the current circumstances, the Crimson Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron [a mighty cauldron treasure imbued with the power of a crimson dragon] should successfully advance in rank within roughly two hundred thousand years."

"By then, combined with the power of the Black Dragon World-Suppressing Cauldron [a mighty cauldron treasure imbued with the power of a black dragon], the strength of two Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure should be sufficient to suppress the Abyssal Sea Pearl [a mystical pearl containing the essence of the abyssal sea]."

Everyone nodded slightly at his words. Lyra Jiang then spoke, "To activate two Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure requires an immensely profound reservoir of Mana [the spiritual energy cultivated and harnessed by practitioners]."

"Moreover, besides the Abyssal Sea Pearl, we must also contend with over a hundred Netherworld Earth Immortal [Earth Immortals who cultivate the ghostly, Yin-aligned path of the Netherworld]. To secure a complete victory, we must further augment our combat strength."

The Ancient Ruins Yin Lord nodded and continued, "The Minor Universe [a small, self-contained cosmos] will likely be destroyed within approximately four hundred thousand years. If we wish to lay plans for the Yang Plane Microcosm [a small, self-contained universe within the Yang Plane], we must ultimately conquer the Yin Plane Microcosm one hundred thousand years in advance."

"Then let us set a limit of three hundred thousand years. We must strive to break through to the Middle Stage Earth Immortal realm as swiftly as possible, augment our combat strength to the utmost, and prepare numerous methods to counter Ghost Cultivator [practitioners who follow the ghostly, Yin-aligned path of cultivation]."

Eldrin Chen gave a firm nod. "Then it is decided," he declared.

With that, Eldrin Chen retrieved from his sleeve the storage treasure Storage Treasure [a magical artifact used to store items in a separate dimensional space] that had belonged to the Netherworld Ghost Immortal [a Ghost Immortal, a powerful practitioner of the Netherworld path]. The complete novel can be found at audio–novel.com.

This Netherworld Ghost Immortal [a powerful ghost cultivator who has attained the Earth Immortal realm] was an existence at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm], and his Storage Treasure [a spatial artifact for storing items] held a surprisingly vast trove of treasures.

After a brief inventory, Eldrin Chen discovered over ten thousand pieces of Incense Fire Celestial Silver [a rare, ghostly metal used in crafting], along with twenty-seven Eighth Rank Netherworld Ghost Treasure [powerful artifacts forged in the Netherworld]. Among these were nine Eighth Rank High Grade Netherworld [the underworld, realm of ghosts and spirits] rarities.

Witnessing this, the group was taken aback. Ethan Chen could not help but ask, "A mere Earth Immortal Nine Layers [the ninth and final layer of the Earth Immortal realm], yet possessing such immense wealth?"

Eldrin Chen, however, had anticipated this. He sighed and explained, "The Heavenly Dao [the Celestial Way, the fundamental order of the cosmos] of the Yin Plane Microcosm [the miniature underworld realm] has collapsed, leading to the tribulation-induced demise of a great many Netherworld Ghost Immortal."

"Now, less than one in ten of the original Netherworld Ghost Progenitor [ancient, progenitor-level ghost immortals] remain. Naturally, each survivor is exceedingly wealthy."

As he spoke, Eldrin Chen selected two World-Opening Ancient Herb [ancient spiritual herbs of immense power] from the hoard: one stalk of Soul-Returning Flower [a flower said to guide lost souls] and three fruits of Extreme Yin Fruit [a fruit brimming with pure Yin energy].

Of these two Immortal Herbs [herbs imbued with immortal-grade spiritual energy], the Soul-Returning Flower was a high-grade Heaven-Opening Immortal Medicine [a supreme medicinal ingredient capable of miraculous effects]. It served as the primary ingredient for the Healing Immortal Pill [a pill that mends grievous wounds and soul damage] known as the Soul-Returning Pill [a pill renowned for restoring shattered souls].

The Extreme Yin Fruit, meanwhile, was a low-grade Heaven-Opening Immortal Medicine. Legend held that when refined together with the Extreme Yang Flower [a flower brimming with pure Yang energy], it formed the main component for the Yin-Yang Dual Poles Pill [a pill harnessing the opposing forces of Yin and Yang].

The Yin-Yang Dual Poles Pill contained the dual-polarity power of Yin-Yang [the complementary opposites of dark/cold/feminine and light/hot/masculine energy]. Consuming it could give birth to a dual-polarity light within one's Earth Immortal World [the internal miniature world of an Earth Immortal], aiding an Earth Immortal Progenitor [a foundational Earth Immortal cultivator] in breaking through to the Middle Stage Earth Immortal [the intermediate phase of the Earth Immortal realm]. It held some utility even for Eldrin Chen.

The remaining treasures were all objects of the Netherworld and held no use for Eldrin Chen. He handed them to Ancient Ruins Yin Lord and said, "The Yin Lord [a title for a powerful lord of Yin energy] may select one or two suitable items to enhance your strength."

"Please take the remainder on my behalf to sell, exchanging them for Incense Fire Celestial Silver [a special currency used in transactions with the underworld or celestial realms] and some resources unique to the Netherworld Hell [the realm of the dead and departed spirits]." "That is easily arranged."

Ancient Ruins Yin Lord nodded and said, "These items from the Netherworld [the underworld, the realm of ghosts and spirits] will find ready buyers in the Yin Realm [the underworld]. Give me a list of what you wish to trade for."

Eldrin Chen nodded, providing him with a list consisting of Immortal Herbs [plants imbued with potent spiritual energy, used in alchemy and cultivation] and rare treasures that could only grow within the Netherworld Hell.

Among them were several extremely precious items, unique to the Yin Realm and nearly extinct within the Immortal Domain [the realm of immortals and high-level cultivators]. After settling this matter, Eldrin Chen led his companions away, soon returning to the Abyssal Sea Region.

Back in the Abyssal Sea Region, Eldrin Chen gathered his five Dao Companions [spouses or partners who cultivate the Dao together] and spoke, "From this recent battle, it is clear our strength is still insufficient."

"That Netherworld Ghost Immortal [an immortal who ascended from the ghostly path of the underworld] was far weaker than a true Immortal [a being who has achieved immortality through cultivation] of the same realm, yet we still could not easily defeat it. If we were to face a Blessed Land [a land of profound spiritual energy and natural blessings] defended by a cultivator at the Earth Immortal Nine Layers [the ninth and pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm], I fear we would possess only the power to defend ourselves."

"Therefore, in the time to come, we must continue our preparations and further enhance myself and our collective strength."

Everyone nodded in agreement. Yvonne the Violet Consort spoke up, "Within our clan and among our disciples, those with the potential to break through to Earth Immortal [the realm of an immortal connected to the earth, a high stage of cultivation] within the next three hundred thousand years..."

"...include Ysander, Qingfeng,

Caleb, Valerius, Caspian, Alistair Lu, Lana, Elara, and others."

"Within the Immortal Alliance [a grand coalition of immortal cultivators and sects], Master of the Dao Palace, Lin Tianqi, Taibai Jiang, Inscription of Sorrow Lord [a title meaning 'Lord of Inscribed Sorrow'], and others are also expected to break through to the Earth Immortal Realm [the realm of an Earth Immortal, a powerful terrestrial deity] within three hundred thousand years."

"We should also support these individuals, providing them with a certain degree of preferential resource allocation." Upon hearing this, the several women nodded slightly.

Verdant Consort [a title for a powerful female cultivator] however, furrowed her brow slightly and spoke: "Sylas, Caleb, Ysander, Inscription of Sorrow Lord, and others all have the potential to step into the Nine Calamities Realm [a high-level cultivation realm involving nine great tribulations]. There is no need to rush them for now; letting them strive for the opportunity of Dao Tribulation [a heavenly trial to test one's cultivation and Dao] is not too late."

"As for the rest, they possess foundations of Dual Dao Fruits [a cultivation base yielding two Dao Fruits, representing dual mastery]. We can support them in opening up Seventh Heaven [the seventh level of a cultivator's internal world], but I fear World-Opening Spiritual Root [a rare spiritual root used to stabilize and initiate the creation of an inner world] will be insufficient." Eldrin Chen pondered for a moment before continuing, "We can provide support for both World-Opening Spiritual Root and Supreme Grade Acquired Spiritual Root [the highest grade of spiritual root that can be acquired post-natally], but after they open their worlds, they must repay the karmic debt."

"For every single World-Opening Spiritual Root they take, they will need to repay us with two strands of World-Initiating Qi [Primordial World-Breath, the foundational energy used in world creation] in the future." Hearing him say this, the women could not help but nod in agreement.

For these individuals, once they use the Four Extremities Heaven Pillars [a set of four divine pillars representing the cardinal directions, used to stabilize a nascent world] for World Creation [the act of creating an internal universe], each person will require four World-Opening Spiritual Root, meaning they would need to repay eight strands of World-Initiating Qi. Visit AUDIO-NOVEL.COM to enjoy the complete series.

Even if they successfully open a Seventh Heaven, gathering eight strands of World-Initiating Qi would be difficult. Fortunately, within the Immortal Domain [a higher realm where immortals reside], World-Initiating Qi is often auctioned. As long as they break through to Earth Immortal and sell some of their Heaven-Opening Marvel [marvelous treasures born from the opening of a new heaven], they should still be able to gather the required eight strands.

And for Eldrin Chen, this approach not only supports several Fellow Daoist [a respectful term for fellow cultivators] but also earns a profit of one strand of World-Initiating Qi per person, making it a rather favorable transaction.

With this matter settled, Eldrin Chen spoke again: "Beyond supporting clansmen and friends with the potential to break through to Earth Immortal, our most crucial task is to increase our own strength."

"We must cultivate to the Middle Stage Earth Immortal as swiftly as possible within these three hundred thousand years, and further enhance our methods and combat prowess."

Upon hearing this, the others nodded in agreement. Nyssa Qu then spoke, "With the empowerment of our World-Opening Spiritual Root [a supreme-grade spiritual root that grants immense cultivation potential], we are confident of breaking through to the Fourth Heaven Earth Immortal [the fourth major stage of the Earth Immortal realm] within three hundred thousand years."

"However," she continued, "Lila and Violet Consort advanced later and have yet to implant a World-Opening Spiritual Root. I fear they may not make it in time."

Eldrin Chen nodded at her words and said, "Our clan still possesses several World-Opening Spiritual Root. This time, I have also procured thirty-two strands of World-Initiating Qi [a primordial energy used to nurture supreme spiritual roots]. For now, our resources are sufficient."

"Once Lila and Violet Consort implant their Spiritual Root [the foundational spiritual organ that determines a cultivator's aptitude], they should be able to advance to the Middle Stage Earth Immortal [the middle phase of the Earth Immortal realm] within that same span of three hundred thousand years."

Mentioning this, Eldrin Chen sighed. "Our clan now boasts a full nine Earth Immortal Progenitor [cultivators who have reached the Earth Immortal realm and can found their own lineage], each having opened Ninefold Heavens [a reference to cultivating a perfect, nine-layered foundational world within oneself]. The consumption of resources is truly staggering." Continue reading this story at audio - novel . com.