Chapter 1456 : A Scent from the Forbidden Heart

Not long after Eldrin Chen achieved his breakthrough, the might of Lyra Jiang's Great Five Elements Pure Yin Divine Thunder also increased significantly.

However, Lyra Jiang's Rule Power could not compare to Eldrin Chen's Primordial Chaos Limitless Rule, and her Mana [the spiritual energy cultivated and wielded by practitioners] was also slightly inferior by half a measure. When truly unleashed, its power was somewhat lesser.

Nevertheless, Eldrin Chen estimated that once Lyra Jiang broke through to the Middle Stage Earth Immortal realm and the quality of her Mana underwent a qualitative transformation, this Great Five Elements Pure Yin Divine Thunder would become a trump card capable of severely injuring an Earth Immortal Great Perfection expert.

Having cultivated the Great Five Elements Pure Yin Divine Thunder and the Pure Yang Divine Thunder, their objective for this journey was essentially accomplished.

With their goal achieved, Nyssa Qu spoke up, "It is time for us to depart."

"Mm."

Eldrin Chen nodded and prepared to withdraw and leave.

Yet, just before their departure, Eldrin Chen's brow furrowed slightly as if he faintly perceived something. His steps halted for a moment.

Seeing this, Lyra Jiang inquired, "What is it?"

"A scent of medicinal herbs. Can you smell it?" Access the full story on audio~novel.com.

Eldrin Chen spoke, his brow slightly furrowed.

Upon hearing this, the others were momentarily taken aback. They carefully probed their surroundings and eventually also detected the faint, ethereal fragrance of medicinal herbs. Their gazes turned almost as one toward the direction from which the scent drifted.

"That is..."

Verdant Consort murmured, a slight crease forming between her brows. "This medicinal aroma... it originates from the heart of the Demonfall Continent."

Hearing this, the expressions of the group all tightened slightly.

Since entering the Demonfall Continent, they had been seeking opportunities, yet they had deliberately avoided its central region.

The fundamental reason was the continent's profound danger. The periphery was perilous enough, but offered some chance of survival. However, none who dared venture into the very heart of the Demonfall Continent had ever been heard to return alive.

Considering this, Lyra Jiang spoke up, "If it is from the core, then we should not approach."

"It is not the very core."

Eldrin Chen closed his eyes, sensing for a long moment before speaking again. "It should be at the edge of the core region, still within the outer reaches of the Demonfall Continent."

Hearing this, the group fell into contemplative silence. Qiyuan Chen spoke first, "Judging by the medicinal fragrance, it must be at least an Eighth Rank Supreme Grade Immortal Herb [a herb of the highest quality, containing immense spiritual power]. Since we are still on the periphery, we can investigate further before deciding."

"Agreed."

Eldrin Chen nodded and was the first to stride towards the source of the alluring scent.

They flew for an indeterminate length of time, finally discovering an ancient-looking Immortal Herbs [plants imbued with immortal energy, used in high-level cultivation] atop a lofty mountain not far from the heart of the Demonfall Continent.

"Taiyi Immortal Fruit."

The moment his eyes fell upon that ancient Immortal Herbs, Eldrin Chen felt a jolt of shock, his expression transforming into one of utter astonishment.

In that instant, a profound tremor shook the hearts of everyone present, and a flicker of intense desire appeared in their eyes.

The Taiyi Immortal Fruit was a legendary Ninth Rank Immortal Medicine [a medicinal substance of the ninth and highest rank, possessing near-mythical properties]. It served as the primary ingredient for the Taiyi Immortal Pill [a supreme elixir], capable of aiding an Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to the Earth Immortal realm] at the Earth Immortal Great Perfection stage in condensing their Primordial Foundation [the foundational spiritual core necessary for further ascension].

Such a Supreme [of the utmost, peerless quality] treasure was truly priceless. How many Earth Immortal [cultivators who have attained the Earth Immortal realm] within the vast expanse of the Azure Firmament Immortal Domain spent their entire lifetimes in Great Perfection without ever obtaining a single Taiyi Immortal Pill?

If they could secure this Taiyi Immortal Fruit, and deliver it to a Grotto-Heaven [a secluded paradise and cultivation sanctuary of immense power] for refinement, they would be guaranteed to receive at least one Taiyi Immortal Pill as their share.

If their Alchemy [the art of refining spiritual pills and elixirs] reached the level of the Ninth Rank [the pinnacle of alchemical mastery], they could refine several pills in a single batch, and myself would receive exactly that number, maximizing their value to the utmost.

With this thought, Eldrin Chen suppressed the excitement in his heart and carefully transplanted this Taiyi Immortal Fruit [a legendary fruit said to contain the essence of primordial unity] into the Earth Immortal World [a higher cultivation realm where one becomes an immortal tied to the earth].

After completing this step, everyone was filled with excitement. They looked at Eldrin Chen and said, "A great opportunity, a heaven-sent fortune."

Eldrin Chen nodded. With this Taiyi Immortal Fruit, the hope for the clan members to break through to the Heaven Immortal Realm [a celestial immortal realm of higher existence] had increased by several degrees.

Thinking this, he raised his head and looked toward the center of the Demonfall Continent [a continent where demons are said to have fallen]. What he saw made him freeze in place.

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The others noticed his strange reaction and followed his gaze. With a single glance, their eyes were locked, unable to look away.

There, in the heart of the Demonfall Continent, upon the slopes of a nearby majestic mountain, grew no less than seven or eight Taiyi Immortal Fruit plants.

"So many!"

Astonishment gripped them all, and they nearly lost control, their hands itching to pluck the Taiyi Immortal Fruit.

In that moment, the group faintly sensed that the heart of the Demonfall Continent seemed to hold boundless wealth and a supreme treasure capable of altering their very destinies.

"Something is amiss!"

Eldrin Chen murmured, his brow furrowing slightly as he halted the others who were ready to act.

At this moment, Eldrin Chen could perceive with stark clarity a certain voice emanating from the continent's core, a silent call beckoning him forward.

That voice whispered promises—that at the continent's heart lay the Taiyi Immortal Fruit [a legendary fruit said to grant immortality], Innate Qi [the primordial spiritual energy from which all things are born], Innate Treasure [a treasure born of heaven and earth, possessing innate divine powers], and countless other treasures beyond measure.

These treasures were so plentiful, the voice suggested, that harvesting them would be enough to fuel his cultivation all the way to the Great Luo Golden Immortal Realm [the pinnacle realm of immortal attainment].

However, Eldrin Chen had condensed the Indestructible Primordial Chaos Dao Fruit [a perfect Dao Fruit representing mastery over primordial chaos], granting him a flawless, impervious Dao Heart [the core of a cultivator's will and enlightenment] that was difficult to influence. He immediately recognized the anomaly.

He instantly suppressed the rising greed in his heart and spoke with grave solemnity, "The Demonfall Continent is the burial ground of ancient demons. Since time immemorial, none who have ventured into its central depths have ever returned alive."

"Think carefully. However many treasures lie within, you must be alive to claim them."

His companions, all beings who had condensed flawless Dao Fruit [the crystallized fruit of one's cultivation path, representing a major breakthrough], sensed the wrongness upon his words and grew wary.

They exchanged a glance, then immediately turned and flew towards the edge of Demonfall Continent.

"Alas!"

Simultaneously, from the deepest reaches of Demonfall Continent, a sighing sound echoed forth.

Atop a towering mountain peak, a pitch-black treasure orb hovered and sank rhythmically. Beneath it, endless white bones gleamed, blanketing countless peaks in a skeletal shroud.

These interred bones seemed to be the remains of Immortal [a being who has ascended to immortality] and even Earth Immortal [a powerful immortal bound to the mortal realm] cultivators. In their final moments, they had seemingly crawled with desperate fervor towards the black orb, their death masks etched with expressions of unbridled greed.

"A pity. Several seeds of Great Luo [the pinnacle of immortal cultivation, a realm of supreme power], and they slipped away just like that."

"That one's Dao-heart [the core of a cultivator's will and conviction] possesses a firmness surpassing many Heavenly Immortal Paragon [a supreme master among celestial immortals]. No wonder he could cost me a Taiyi Immortal Fruit [a legendary fruit of immense spiritual power]."

The black orb rotated slowly. Its voice held not a trace of emotion, yet seemed to carry a faint undercurrent of killing intent.

As the orb turned slightly, at the heart of this vast continent, countless Taiyi Immortal Fruit [legendary fruits of immense spiritual power], Innate Marvels [objects born from the primal forces of heaven and earth], and other supreme treasures revealed their true forms, transforming into piles of gleaming white bone.

The group finally exited Demonfall Continent, and they all let out a collective sigh of relief.

Eldrin Chen cast a glance back towards the heart of the continent, then looked down at the Taiyi Immortal Fruit [a legendary fruit said to grant immortality] in his hand and sneered coldly. "To use a single Taiyi Immortal Fruit as bait for us... the being at the continent's core has truly spared no expense."

Lyra Jiang also narrowed her gaze, a trace of lingering fear in her voice. "If not for Husband sensing the anomaly, our judgment clouded by greed, we would have been but a single Eldrin step away from falling into its trap."

Eldrin Chen gave a slight nod, then spoke. "For it to possess a Taiyi Immortal Fruit, this entity must be at least at the Celestial Immortal Level [a supreme realm of cultivation approaching true divinity]. Yet it cannot act directly, most likely trapped within the continent's center."

"However, such a being may yet find a way to break free one day. Having incurred its enmity, we must remain vigilant henceforth." Support the author by reading on audio-novel . com.