Chapter 1406 : The Roots of Ascendant Power

Therefore, he still had to rely on the World-Opening Spiritual Root to continuously draw power from the Dimensional Void. Only then could Eldrin Chen's cultivation advance at a rapid pace.

At that time, within Eldrin Chen's Earth Immortal World, thirteen World-Opening Spiritual Root were planted. Combined with various Immortal Pill and Spiritual Object, plus the Immortal Spirit Essence provided by the Blessed Land, his cultivation progress was certain to surge forward by leaps and bounds.

If nothing unexpected occurred, it would likely take only one hundred and thirty thousand years for his cultivation realm to advance by one level.

Under these circumstances, exchanging for World-Opening Energy and Spiritual Root was clearly the optimal choice for Eldrin Chen.

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

Heaven Abyss Path Master did not grasp this point. Seeing that Eldrin Chen would not heed his advice, he could only sigh and say, "It seems the Fellow Daoist has his own calculations in mind. I shall say no more."

Having said his piece, Heaven Abyss Path Master offered no further words.

Not long after, that Heaven Abyss Path Master ascended the platform.

He exchanged all his Incense Offering Celestial Silver, along with his surplus World-Opening Marvel and Exotic Treasure, for Immortal Source and Immortal Pill. The most valuable item among them was a vial of 'Galaxy Star Sand Pill'.

That Galaxy Star Sand Pill was exceedingly precious. It was said to be refined from the Stellar [celestial bodies and cosmic dust] found within a shattered Universe. Discover more cultivation stories at audi0-n0vel.c0m.

Each individual Galaxy Star Sand Pill [a pill refined from the condensed essence of a star] is crafted using an entire star as its primary ingredient. While the energy contained within a single pill is but a drop in the ocean for an Earth Immortal World [a world cultivated within an Earth Immortal's body], this bottle holds a staggering quantity.

This single vessel contains over three million pills, equivalent to the condensed material and spiritual energy of over three million Indestructibility [a state of near-permanence] grade stars gathered within. If Heaven Abyss Path Master were to fully refine them all, the Primordial Qi within his Earth Immortal World would likely reach perfection, allowing him to break through to the Second Layer of Earth Immortal Realm.

Of course, the refinement of Galaxy Star Sand Pill is an act of profound cruelty. Although the stellar raw materials used are mere tens 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 Seal Realm—the scale of destruction required is immense.

The number of stars consumed to produce a single bottle of Nine Heavens Star Sand Pill [a supreme-grade version of the Galaxy Star Sand Pill] is truly astronomical. Within a Great Thousand Universe [a vast cosmos containing countless worlds], each star is a cradle capable of nurturing billions of living beings. Therefore, crafting these pills incurs a tremendous burden of karmic retribution.

Generally speaking, most Nine Heavens Star Sand Pill are born from the cataclysmic destruction of entire Universe [a complete, self-contained cosmos]. In the Endless Chaos [the primordial, formless expanse beyond ordered realms], new universes are born at every moment, yet others are ceaselessly meeting their end.

From the perspective of the entire Chaos [the primordial, undifferentiated state of existence], those Universe cling to the fringes of the Immortal Domain's Dimensional Void [the dimensional barrier], shielded by the power of the Immortal Domain from the ravaging Chaos Torrent [torrents of chaotic energy].

Yet, even a Universe, over the span of a billion years, will eventually age, decay, and shatter.

In the Endless Chaos, new Universe are born almost every moment, yet others are ceaselessly meeting their end.

From the perspective of the entire Chaos, those Universe are attached to the edges of the Immortal Domain's Dimensional Void, their existence shielded by the power of the Immortal Domain from all Chaos Torrent.

But even a single Universe, over the course of a billion years, will one day grow old and crumble.

Of course, Universe are divided into Great Universe and Small Universe. The observable expanse of a Great Universe exceeds hundreds of billions of light-years, while its unseen reaches are boundless and immeasurable. Trillions or even tens of trillions of light-years are but the tip of its iceberg.

Its existence spans an unfathomably long duration. Even enduring an Immeasurable Kalpa Tribulation may not necessarily lead to its Oblivion [the state of complete cosmic annihilation]; at most, the Universe may simply undergo a great rebirth.

In contrast, Small Universe have shorter lifespans. They often exist for mere tens of millions or hundreds of millions of years before facing Oblivion. Such universes can be as small as a million light-years across, while the largest seldom exceed one hundred million light-years in size.

However, within the Chaos [the primordial, formless state before creation], there exists only one Great Universe, yet Small Universe are as countless as the stars.

Whenever a Small Universe nears its Oblivion, the boundless Stellar [matter and energy related to stars and galaxies] and infinite primordial essence within become treasures coveted by Earth Immortal Patriarch and even Celestial Immortal Great Power alike.

The endless Stellar required to refine the Galaxy Star Sand Pill is often harvested from Small Universe on the brink of Oblivion.

After obtaining the Galaxy Star Sand Pill, Heaven Abyss Path Master returned and said to Eldrin Chen, "Roughly within five hundred thousand years, a Small Universe located near the Western Pole Frontier of the Vast Azure Immortal Domain is destined for Oblivion."

"If you can break through to the Middle Stage Earth Immortal realm before then, you might venture deep within to seek its Opportunity and Fortune."

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

Seeing his reaction, Heaven Abyss Path Master cautioned further, "Our situations differ. If I break through to Middle Stage Earth Immortal, attaining combat power rivaling a Late Stage Earth Immortal, I should be able to explore its depths. But for you, the perils would be far greater."

"But you are a prodigy who has stepped into the Forbidden Domain [a legendary cultivation state beyond the Earth Immortal realm]. The Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm] cultivators of every clan have long seen you as a thorn in their side. With only the combat power of a Late Stage Earth Immortal [the third major stage within the Earth Immortal realm], I fear it will be difficult to ensure your own safety."

"Remember this well: do not set foot within it lightly unless you possess sufficient confidence."

"I understand."

Eldrin Chen nodded, a trace of solemnity 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 portal artifact capable of traversing vast distances] of the Divine Abyss Grotto-Heaven [a mystical realm and cultivation sanctuary] would not activate until the Barter Convention concluded. Secondly, it was an opportunity to broaden his experience and knowledge. Original publication: audi novel.com - The source of this chapter.

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

Once everyone had completed their transactions 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 Exquisite Jiang and the others, then sent a voice transmission to Seven Mystery Path Master: "Fellow Daoist Seven Mystery, you now carry Heavy Treasures [exceptionally powerful and coveted magical artifacts]. You must take great care."

Upon hearing this, the Seven Mystery Path Master [a senior cultivator versed in the profound arts of the seven mysteries] shifted his gaze slightly, casting a look at Eldrin Chen before speaking. "Many thanks for the reminder, Fellow Daoist. This humble Daoist understands the situation."

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen said no more.

He exchanged a glance with Exquisite Jiang and the others, then altered the destination coordinates of the Void Gate [a portal capable of traversing vast distances through the void], setting them for the Qixuan Sea Region.

No sooner had the coordinates been changed than Eldrin Chen felt a violent tremor in the void. Boundless spatial energy swept them through the endless emptiness, arriving in an instant within a vast Boundless Sea Region.

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

Seeing this, Eldrin Chen immediately activated the Polarity Void Mirror [a treasure that conceals one's presence by bending light and spiritual perception], shrouding the traces of all four of them.

"BOOM—"

At that very moment, a fierce battle erupted in the distant Boundless Sea Region. Terrifying divine power clashed against a Six Harmonies [a powerful defensive or sealing array based on the harmony of six directions], and devastating shockwaves swept across the Boundless Sea Region.

It was clear that a major confrontation was unfolding within the Qixuan Sea Region.

"Just as I suspected."

A flicker of thought crossed Eldrin Chen's mind, and he spoke without hesitation, "Let us go and see."

With those words, Eldrin Chen led the others, stealthily advancing towards the battlefield.

He had not traveled far when he discovered, within the Qixuan Sea Region, four figures besieging Seven Mystery Path Master.

Those four figures had concealed their appearances and masked their auras, yet from the fluctuations of their unleashed spiritual power, three were at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection [the pinnacle stage of the Earth Immortal realm] and one was at the Half-Step Celestial Immortal [a transitional state between Earth Immortal and Celestial Immortal].

"Most likely, it is the Master of Flowing Fire Star Palace and a few other top-tier Earth Immortal [immortals bound to the earthly realm] who have set their sights on the World-Opening Supreme Treasure [a treasure of supreme rank, capable of aiding in the creation of a new world]," Eldrin Chen remarked coolly, a glint of sharpness flashing in the depths of his eyes.

Eldrin Chen spoke with a calm tone, yet a trace of solemn intensity flickered across his brow.

That Seven Mystery Path Master possessed cultivation at the lofty Earth Immortal Great Perfection and had opened the Seventh Heaven [the seventh and highest of the foundational heavenly realms within a cultivator's body], marking him as a supreme figure. Yet, besieged by three other Earth Immortal Great Perfection and one Half-Step Celestial Immortal, even he was being stretched to his limit. Read the full novel exclusively on audio novel.com.